Polar Electro M71 User Manual

Polar heart rate monitor user manual

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C O N T E N T S
How Polar M71 ti works ........................................................ 6
Polar M71 ti parts .................................................... 6
Getting going .......................................................... 7
Buttons and their functions ................................... 8
Modes and their functions ..................................... 8
Polar M71 ti Help .................................................. 10
Setting the watch ................................................................ 11
Setting the alarm .................................................. 12
Setting the time of day ......................................... 13
Setting the date .................................................... 14
User settings .......................................................... 16
OwnZone ON/OFF ................................................. 18
OwnCal calorie counter ON/OFF .......................... 20
Help ON/OFF .......................................................... 21
Start the heart rate measurement ...................................... 22
Determine your OwnZone .................................................. 23
How to determine your OwnZone ....................... 24
OwnZone methods ............................................... 26
Functions during heart rate measurement ........................ 28
See your heart rate ............................................... 28
Illuminate the display ........................................... 28
Start/stop the stopwatch ...................................... 29
Check your heart rate limits ................................. 29
Check exercise information .................................. 29
Stop the heart rate measurement ...................................... 30
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GBR/B C O N T E N T S How Polar M71 ti works ... 6 Polar M71 ti parts ... 6 Getting going ... 7 Buttons and their functions ... 8 Modes and their functions ... 8 Polar M71 ti Help ...
  • Page 2 See also. I M P O R T A N T T O R E M E M B E R ! • Adjust the strap length snug enough and wet the Polar transmitter electrodes to ensure flawless heart rate measurement.
  • Page 3: How Polar M71 Ti Works

    M 7 1 t i W O R K S P O L A R M 7 1 t i P A R T S Your Polar M71 ti consists of three parts: 1. Polar T61™ Transmitter • Grooved electrode areas 2.
  • Page 4: Buttons And Their Functions

    B U T T O N S A N D T H E I R F U N C T I O N S You can move forward to different modes and control their functions by using the three buttons of the Polar M71 ti. Their principle functions are:...
  • Page 5: Polar M71 Ti Help

    P O L A R M 7 1 t i H E L P Polar M71 ti guides you with help texts if the Help option is activated. When you begin using the functions and leave the buttons untouched for 5 seconds, Polar M71 ti will assume you need some assistance.
  • Page 6: Setting The Alarm

    S E T T I N G T H E A L A R M In the Time of day mode, press SET/START/STOP. Alarm symbol • is flashing. SET/ START/ STOP • Lock your selection 1. Press /LIGHT to select whether you want the alarm ON or OFF Alarm is ON •...
  • Page 7: Setting The Date

    You can move on even though some digit is blinking on the display. The latest displayed values will be saved. The settings of user information and measurement options are a prerequisite for the use of Polar M71 ti’s unique OwnZone and OwnCal features. 16.1.2001, 11:01...
  • Page 8: User Settings

    U S E R S E T T I N G S Polar M71 ti needs information about you to calculate your OwnZone and OwnCal calorie expenditure. Begin with the display showing the time of day. 1. Press MODE three times to enter the SET mode.
  • Page 9: Ownzone On/Off

    Target Zone limits manually. Age must be entered before the OwnZone feature can be used. Polar M71 ti prompts USER? if your age is missing. M A N U A L L Y D E F I N I N G Y O U R...
  • Page 10: Manually Defined Target Zone Limits

    A C T I V A T I N G T H E H E L P O N / O F F Polar M71 ti has English help texts. When you are familiar with the product and do not need the Help, you can disable it.
  • Page 11: Start The Heart Rate Measurement

    Automatic recording begins. Determining your OwnZone begins if you have set the option ON. 6. You can now start your warmup with your Polar M71 ti. DETERMINE YOUR OWNZONE Polar M71 ti is able to determine the individual training heart rate zone for you. This exercise zone is called your OwnZone (O.Z.).
  • Page 12: How To Determine Your Ownzone

    4. Jogging at slow pace for 2 min. 5. Running for 2 min. 7. At some point during the stages 2 - 5 you hear two beeps. This indicates that Polar M71 ti has determined m71ti manual GBR/B 24-25 your exercising limits and you can continue your exercising.
  • Page 13: Ownzone Methods

    Polar M71 ti picks up your latest OwnZone definition based on heart rate variability. Alternatively, if there is no previous determination in memory, Polar M71 ti will automatically calculate Target Zone limits which are based on your age predicted maximum heart rate. These methods ensure the safest possible exercising zone determination for you.
  • Page 14: Functions During Heart Rate Measurement

    While exercising you don’t have to press any button to check the heart rate limits you are using. Just bring the wrist receiver up to your chest near the transmitter’s Polar logo. The current exercising zone values and backlight will be on for a few seconds.
  • Page 15: Stop The Heart Rate Measurement

    KCAL Your latest training information is in the memory of the Polar M71 ti until the next time you start the stopwatch. Then your previous training information will be replaced by the new one. Polar M71 ti saves only one compiled training file at a time.
  • Page 16: 4 . T O T A L C A L O R I E E X P E N D I T U R E

    • Store your Polar Heart Rate Monitor in a cool and dry place. Do not store it in any kind of non-breathing material, such as a plastic bag or a sports bag if it is wet.
  • Page 17: Batteries

    M O N I T O R I N A W A T E R E N V I R O N M E N T Polar M71 ti Heart Rate Monitor is water resistant to 50 metres/160 feet. To maintain the water resistance, do not operate the buttons of the wrist receiver under water.
  • Page 18: Frequently Asked Questions

    3. Put the transmitter back on the chest and keep the wrist receiver 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 19 Even although the user is the same age as you the age must still be reset in order that the O.Z.V heart rate limits are zeroed. If this is not done the Polar M71 ti may give the following user OwnZone heart rate limits based on your heart rate variability which is stored in the memory of the equipment.
  • Page 20: Polar Glossary

    1. Simultaneously press all three buttons. Display becomes full of digits. 2. Press SET/START/STOP button once. The Polar M71 ti enters the Time of day mode..THE DISPLAY IS BLANK OR FADING? Usually the first sign of a discharged battery is fading of the digits when using the backlight.
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    GBR/B 42-43 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Polar Heart Rate Monitor is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity in sports and exercise. No other use is intended or implied. Heart rate is displayed as number of heart beats per minute (bpm).
  • Page 22: Limited Polar Warranty

    All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy. Polar logotype is a registered trademark and Polar M71ti is a trademark of Polar Electro Oy.
  • Page 23: Index

    INDEX Buttons and their functions ... 8 Care and maintenance ... 33 Check your active heart rate limits ... 29 Disclaimer ... 45 Frequently asked questions ... 37 Functions during heart rate measurement ... 28 Getting going ... 7 Glossary ... 41 Help texts ...
  • Page 24: Heart Rate Monitor

    Manufactured by: Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Tel. +358-8-520 2100 Fax +358-8-520 2300 www.polar.fi 179146 GBR B m71ti manual GBR/B 48-49 ™ POLAR M71ti HEART RATE MONITOR USER’S MANUAL 16.1.2001, 11:01...

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