Polar Electro AXN500 User Manual page 57

To Perform the HR Rest Test
1. In the Time main mode, press the Up
2. Press the Start button. Press the Up
taken the test before, your previous test result and the test date are displayed. If you are performing the test for the first
time, the test starts and your can skip step 3.
3. To start the test, press the Start button.
The test begins as
indicates that the test is in progress.
Note: If the wrist unit does not receive your heart rate at the beginning or during the test, the test fails. Check that the transmitter electrodes are wet and
that the strap is snug enough.
4. Stay relaxed. Keep your hands beside your body and limit your body movements and communication with other people.
5. When your test is over, your current HR
Gap to Baseline indicates the difference between your current test results and your original baseline value.
If the value is negative, save it later as your Baseline value (step 7).
6. Press the Start button. The wrist unit asks: Save new VALUE?
To update your Test result, press the Start button.
Alternatively, to not save your Test result, press the Stop button.
7. The wrist unit asks: Save new BASELINE? Save the test result as your baseline value only if it is lower than the previous
test result.
To save your Test result as your Baseline value, press the Start button.
Alternatively, to not save your Test result as your Baseline value, press the Stop button.
The wrist unit returns to the Test main mode.
• To return to the Time main mode, press and hold the Stop button.
or Down button until you enter the Test main mode.
or Down button to select the Test: HR REST. Press the Start button. If you have
Test ON and your heart rate are displayed. The increasing number of arrows
value and date alternate with the Gap to BASELINE display.
rest
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