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Polar Electro Polar SmartEdge User Manual

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  • Page 1 Polar SmartEdge ™ Heart Rate Monitor User's manual...
  • Page 2 Indicates a useful tip. It is good to know these things. See also IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER! • Adjust the strap length snug enough and wet the Polar Coded Transmitter electrodes to ensure flawless heart rate measurement. • Do not bend or stretch the transmitter.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How Polar SmartEdge works ... 5 Polar SmartEdge parts ... 5 Getting going ... 6 Buttons and their functions ... 7 Modes and their functions ... 7 Polar SmartEdge Help ... 8 Setting the watch ... 9 Setting the alarm time ... 10 Setting the time of day ...
  • Page 4 Exercising time in Target Zone ... 26 Calorie consumption during the exercise ... 27 Total calorie consumption ... 27 Exercising with your Polar Heart Rate Monitor ... 28 Intensity of exercise ... 29 Frequency of training ... 33 Type of activity ... 33 Structure of an exercise session ...

  • Page 5: Getting Going

    3. Dry the Transmitter carefully. BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS You can move forward to different modes and control their functions by using the three buttons of the Polar SmartEdge. Their principle functions are: • SET/START/STOP • Activate the displayed mode...

  • Page 6: Polar Smartedge Help

    Target Zone manually • OwnCal energy expenditure: select if you want to use this function during exercising • Help; the Polar SmartEdge guides you with help texts if you turn this function on POLAR SmartEdge HELP Polar SmartEdge guides you with help texts if the Help option is activated.

  • Page 7: Setting The Alarm Time

    SETTING THE ALARM TIME In the Time of Day mode, press SET/START/STOP. Alarm symbol • is flashing. 1. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to select whether you want the alarm on or off. Alarm is on Alarm is off • 2. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection. AM/PM starts to flash.

  • Page 8: Setting User Information And Measurement Options

    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 SmartEdge’s unique OwnZone and OwnCal features. USER SETTINGS Polar SmartEdge needs information about you to calculate your OwnZone and OwnCal calorie consumption.

  • Page 9: Ownzone On/Off

    See your latest OwnZone In the user information loop you can see the latest OwnZone which Polar SmartEdge has determined for you. This is read- only information, you cannot change the values manually. To see your latest OwnZone heart rate limits proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 10: Manually Defined Target Zone Limits

    300 and 1500 - 2000 kilocalories. ACTIVATING THE HELP ON/OFF Polar SmartEdge has English help texts. When you are familiar with the product and do not need the Help, you can disable it. 1. Begin with the display showing SET. Press SET/START/STOP to enter the setting loop.

  • Page 11: Start The Heart Rate Measurement

    Stopwatch starts running and you hear a long beep. Automatic recording begins. Determining your OwnZone begins if you have set the option on. 6. You can now start your warmup with your Polar SmartEdge. Determine Your OwnZone Polar SmartEdge is able to determine the individual training heart rate zone for you.

  • Page 12: How To Determine Your Ownzone

    You can turn the OwnZone timing signals off by pressing and holding SIGNAL/LIGHT for two seconds before starting the OwnZone determination. However you will hear two long beep signals at the time Polar SmartEdge has determined your OwnZone heart rate limits. OWNZONE METHODS Polar SmartEdge uses multiple methods for determining your safe OwnZone.

  • Page 13: How To Use Previously Determined Ownzone

    HOW TO USE PREVIOUSLY DETERMINED OWNZONE Every time you start the stopwatch and have the OwnZone option on, Polar SmartEdge starts finding your OwnZone. It is recommended to determine your OwnZone for every exercise session separately. At least it should always be performed...

  • Page 14: Start/Stop The Stopwatch

    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: Recalling Training Information

    FILE TOTAL IN TZ Your latest training information is in the memory of the Polar SmartEdge until the next time you start the stopwatch. Then your previous training information will be replaced by the new one. Polar SmartEdge saves only one compiled training file at a time.

  • Page 16: Exercising With Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor

    Whether you are about to start a regular exercise program or you already do sports training, a Polar Heart Rate Monitor will help you to achieve your personal fitness goals in less time, with greater safety.
  • Page 17 220 - Age = Maximum Heart Rate For example a 35-year old person’s Maximum Heart Rate would be: 220 - 35 = 185 beats per minute. Also Polar SmartEdge uses the approximation of this formula. Polar SmartEdge automatically calculates your age based OwnZone heart rate limits (O.Z.A) when you enter your age in...

  • Page 18: Frequency Of Training

    Target Zone. 6. You have now found your Target Zone which you can set in Polar SmartEdge’s memory. As you exercise, make sure that your heart rate stays within the Target Zone (between the lower and the upper limit) to get the maximum benefit from your workout.

  • Page 19: References

    • How much time do I spend today participating in physical acivity? • What are my goals? The following steps help you answer the two questions, get the most out of your Polar Heart Rate Monitor, and achieve cool Resting down your personal exercise goals.

  • Page 20: Determine Your Exercise Goals

    Which alternative best describes your general activity level for the previous month? A beginner who does not participate regularly in programmed recreational sports or heavy physical activity. Avoid walking or exertion whenever possible. Walk for pleasure, routinely use stairs, occasionally exercise sufficiently to cause heavy breathing or perspiration.

  • Page 21: Care And Maintenance

    • Wash the Polar Coded Transmitter regularly after use with a • Never store the Polar Coded Transmitter wet. Sweat and • Store your Polar Heart Rate Monitor in a cool and dry place. • Do not bend or stretch the Polar Coded Transmitter. This •...

  • Page 22: Batteries

    Polar Electro Oy. At the same time a full periodic check of the Polar Heart Rate Monitor will be done.

  • Page 23: Interference

    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 24 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 SmartEdge 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 25: Polar Glossary

    1. Simultaneously press all three buttons. Display becomes full of digits. 2. Press SET/START/STOP button once. The Polar SmartEdge 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 26: Technical Specifications

    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 27: Polar Books And Accessories

    Warranty Registration Card within two weeks of the date of purchase. Polar Service will help you get the most out of your Polar Heart Rate Monitor. Should your Polar Heart Rate Monitor need service, please follow the instructions below.

  • Page 28: Sending Instructions

    SENDING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Pack the product carefully to avoid further damage. 2. Include all the parts of the Polar Heart Rate Monitor. A full periodic check will be done on the whole product. 3. Include proof of purchase (a receipt or its photocopy) if the product is under warranty.

  • Page 29: Index

    Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein. Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages, direct or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the use of this material or the products described herein.

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