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Polar Electro F4TM User Manual

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Polar Electro Oy
Professorintie 5
FIN-90440 KEMPELE
Tel +358 8 5202 100
Fax +358 8 5202 300
www.polar.fi
17925928.00 DEU/ENG/FRA/ITA/NLD A
GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG
USER MANUAL
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
MANUALE D'USO
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
Polar F4™
Fitness Herzfrequenz-Messgerät
Fitness Heart Rate Monitor
Cardiofréquencemètre
Cardiofrequenzimetro per il Fitness
Fitness Hartslagmeter

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  • Page 1 Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Tel +358 8 5202 100 Fax +358 8 5202 300 www.polar.fi 17925928.00 DEU/ENG/FRA/ITA/NLD A GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG USER MANUAL MANUEL D’UTILISATION MANUALE D’USO GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING Polar F4™ Fitness Herzfrequenz-Messgerät Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Cardiofréquencemètre...
  • Page 2 • It has a large easy to read display. The Polar F4 heart rate monitor provides you a reliable and convenient way to measure your heart rate wirelessly. It measures the electrocardiogram (ECG). You can use the wrist unit to conveniently view your heart rate and other information while walking, cycling, cross-country skiing, or performing any other exercise without disturbing your exercise rhythm.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE ... 48 PRECAUTIONS ... 49 8.1 INTERFERENCE DURING EXERCISE ... 49 8.2 MINIMIZING POSSIBLE RISKS WHEN EXERCISING ... 50 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ... 51 10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ... 52 11. LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE ... 53 12. DISCLAIMER ... 54...

  • Page 5: Introduction To The F4 Heart Rate Monitor

    1. INTRODUCTION TO THE F4 HEART RATE MONITOR 1.1 F4 PRODUCT SET The Polar F4 heart rate monitor set consists of the following items: The wrist unit displays your heart rate, calories expended, and exercise time. You can also wear it as a watch.

  • Page 6: Wrist Unit Buttons And Symbols

    • In the Exercise mode the target zone alarm can be switched ON/OFF Heart Touch In the Exercise mode, you can see the time of day by bringing the wrist unit close to the Polar logo on the transmitter.
  • Page 7 The blinking heart symbol indicates that your heart rate is being measured. The sound symbol indicates that • the Target Heart Rate Alarm is on (Exercise mode). • the Alarm is on (Time of Day mode). Pressing the SET button snoozes the alarm for ten minutes.

  • Page 8: Functions

    1.3 FUNCTIONS Basic Settings • When using the wrist unit for the first time or after resetting it, press any button to go to the Basic Settings mode. Exercise • Measures and records exercise information • Shows exercise information during •...

  • Page 9: Basic Settings

    2. BASIC SETTINGS You only need to activate the blank wrist unit once or after resetting it. Once activated, the wrist unit cannot be switched off. It is important that you be precise with the Basic Settings, especially when setting your weight, height, age and gender, as they have an impact on the accuracy of the measuring values, such as the target heart rate limits and calorie expenditure.

  • Page 10: Exercising

    Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo is in a central, upright position. 4. Wear the wrist unit as a watch and press OK to start recording your exercise data.

  • Page 11: Functions During Exercise

    3.2 FUNCTIONS DURING EXERCISE Checking the Time of Day Bring the wrist unit near the Polar logo on the transmitter. The time of day is displayed for three seconds. Or you can press the SET button until you see the Time of Day display.

  • Page 12: How To Stop And Review The Exercise Summary

    Note: If your display reads 00, your heart rate is not being received. Bring Exercise time in the target the wrist unit up to your chest near the transmitter’s Polar logo. The wrist heart rate zone (hh:mm ss) unit starts looking for the heart rate signal again. The display refreshes in about 5 seconds.

  • Page 13: Checking Saved Exercise Information

    4. CHECKING SAVED EXERCISE INFORMATION 4.1 SUMMARY FILE You can review your latest exercise information in the Summary file. 1. In the Time of Day display, press SET. SUMMARY is displayed. 2. Press OK to start reviewing the data. DATE is displayed. 3.
  • Page 14 If you wish to reset all the information, press OK. RESET flashes on the display. Select RESET or NO RESET with SET. Confirm your choice with the OK button. RESET ALL is displayed. 4. Press and hold the OK button until the wrist unit returns to the Time of Day display.

  • Page 15: How To Change Settings

    5. HOW TO CHANGE SETTINGS In the Settings menu, you can view or change the information you have set earlier, such as heart rate limits, your personal information and watch settings. You can also prepare your settings and transfer them to your wrist unit from your PC. For further information, see the section Transferring Settings from Your Computer on page 45.

  • Page 16: Sound Setting

    5.2 SOUND SETTING If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4. 5. SOUND SET is displayed. Select sound ON or OFF with SET. Press OK. 6. Press SET to proceed to Watch Settings. Press OK. 5.3 WATCH SETTINGS Note: The time and date are presented in two ways.

  • Page 17: User Information Settings

    6. Return to the Time of Day display by pressing and holding OK. 5.6 TRANSFERRING SETTINGS FROM YOUR COMPUTER Your Polar F4 heart rate monitor offers you the option of transferring all the settings easily from your PC to your wrist unit via Polar UpLink feature.

  • Page 18: Target Heart Rate Zone

    6. TARGET HEART RATE ZONE Your target heart rate zone is a range between the lower and upper heart rate limits expressed as percentages of your maximum heart rate ) or as beats per minute (bpm). HR the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion.
  • Page 19 Exercise in higher intensity for shorter periods. Note: Polar target heart rate intensity definition is modified from international exercise science authorities' recommendations in which light intensity can reach lower than 60% of HR...

  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    • Do not open the wrist unit yourself. To ensure the water resistance properties and the use of authorized components, the wrist unit battery should be replaced by an authorized Polar Service Center only. At the same time a full periodic check of the Polar heart rate monitor will be done.

  • Page 21: Precautions

    3. Put the transmitter back on your chest and keep the wrist unit in this interference-free area as far as it is possible. 4. If the Polar heart rate monitor still does not work with the exercise equipment, this piece of equipment may be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement.

  • Page 22: Minimizing Possible Risks When Exercising

    Notice to persons with pacemakers, defibrillators, or other implanted electronic devices. Individuals who have a pacemaker use the Polar heart rate monitor at their own risk. Before use, we always recommend an exercise test under a doctor’s supervision. The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the heart rate monitor.

  • Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions

    …the display is blank? The Polar F4 heart rate monitor is in battery saving mode when it is dispatched from the factory. To activate it, press any of the buttons.

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION The Polar F4 heart rate monitor is designed to • help users to achieve their personal fitness goals. • indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity during an exercise session. No other use is intended or implied.

  • Page 25: Limited Polar International Guarantee

    Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ™ symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ® symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.

  • Page 26: Disclaimer

    The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’s continuous development program. • Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein. Polar Electro Inc. /...

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