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Polar Electro S610 User Manual

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Displays your heart rate as bpm and % of HR
heart rate and exercise duration.
COMPLETE HR
Allows you to set 5 exercise sets for interval training with HR
target zones and recovery calculation. Records complete files
of the exercises.
Predicts your maximal oxygen uptake.
Reduces possible interference from other heart rate monitors.
Sports watch features.
Infra red communication allows two-way exchange of
settings and exercise data with a PC.
S610
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H E A R T R AT E M O N I T O R
, average
max
S610
H E A R T R AT E M O N I T O R
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U S E R ' S M A N U A L
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Quick Guide
Signal/Light
Stop
• exit the
displayed mode
• return to the
Time of Day display
OK
• start measuring the heart rate
• lock in your selection
How to Start Measuring Your Heart Rate (BasicUse)
1. Place the transmitter around your chest and wet the electrodes. Place the
receiver on your wrist.
2. Press and hold the OK button to start the measurement. The stopwatch and
the exercise recording start. Your heart rate will appear in about 15 seconds.
How to Stop Measuring Your Heart Rate
1. Press the stop button. The stopwatch and other calculations stop. Heart rate
measurement continues but exercise data is not recorded into a file anymore.
2. Press the stop button again. The receiver returns to Time of Day display.
Up
• move onward
• increase the
selected value
Down
• move backward
• reduce the
selected value

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  • Page 1 Your heart rate will appear in about 15 seconds. U S A / G B R S610 U S E R ’ S M A N U A L How to Stop Measuring Your Heart Rate ™...
  • Page 2 Memory Set Function Set User Set Monitor Set Watch Set Distributed in the USA by Polar Electro Inc. If you want to get even more out of your 370 Crossways Park Drive Polar heart rate monitor during training, Woodbury NY 11797-2050...
  • Page 3 This is where you can find the information you need to use and maintain your equipment. The function road map on the front cover is a quick guide to the versatile features of the Polar heart rate monitor. Please tear it off and save it for your reference.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS A. Getting Going ....... 5 C. Exercise ........ 35 Setting Recovery Calculation ..26 Tips During the Exercise ......48 Heart Rate Monitor Parts ......5 Naming Exercise Sets ......27 Heart Rate Measure Mode ....35 Swapping the Recording Rate ..48 Buttons and Their Functions ....

  • Page 5: Getting Going

    K. Limited Polar International Uploading Settings from Computer ..61 The transmitter detects Guarantee ......84 your heart rate and F. Polar Fitness Test ....63 transmits it to the wrist L. Disclaimer ......85 OwnIndex ..........63 receiver. Predicted Maximum Heart Rate ... 65 M.

  • Page 6: Buttons And Their Functions

    Buttons and Their Functions Signal/Light Turns the beep on or off. SIGNAL Moves to the following LIGHT Turns the backlight on. mode. Increases the selected value. RESET Reset Resets the heart rate monitor. Down Returns to the previous Stop Return - Stops measuring the heart rate. mode.

  • Page 7: Easy Start

    Time of Day (see section Watch Settings) 4. Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly and personal user settings (see section User information against your skin and the Polar logo is in a settings). central, upright position.

  • Page 8: How To Stop Measuring Your Heart Rate

    Modes and Their Functions will start flashing and your heart rate (beats per minute) will appear in Your Polar heart rate monitor has six main modes: Time of Day, Exercise, a maximum of 15 seconds. 5. Press OK again. The stopwatch starts running and you can start File, Options, Fitness test and Connection.
  • Page 9 A. During BasicUse, you can save 99 split and lap times with current, 3. FILE maximum and average heart rates for each lap. You can configure the Your receiver stores exercise information in 99 exercise files: display to show information on the following: •...
  • Page 10 6. CONNECTION In this mode you can: Function settings: OwnCal calorie counter on/off, fitness test on/off, • upload your receiver settings from your computer to receiver with Polar predicted maximum heart rate on/off Precision Performance version 3 or later •...

  • Page 11: How To Enter Settings

    • Scroll up or down to adjust the value. prepare your settings with Polar Precision • Press OK to lock in your selection. Performance software and upload them to your •...

  • Page 12: User Information Settings

    10. Scroll up or down to select your gender. Press OK. Measuring units depend on your choice in Options/ Monitor Set/ Unit 1 or Unit 2. Activity Level (Activity) 11. Scroll up or down to select your activity level for Polar Fitness Test. Units 1 Units 2 Press OK.

  • Page 13: Exercise Settings

    If you do not know this value, update it in the Fitness Test mode after BasicUse is a simple mode for exercising. During exercising with this mode you having carried out the Polar Fitness Test. You do not have to do any settings can see the same optional values as before exercising with this Exercise in the BasicUse mode.

  • Page 14: Setting Exercise Sets

    Setting Exercise Sets 1. In the Time of Day display Options Preset exercise sets ready for five exercise sets; when you start exercising, scroll up or down until just select one of the sets. OPTIONS is displayed. Exercise Set 2. Press OK to enter the Interval Training Set BasicSet Options mode.

  • Page 15: Setting Timers

    Setting Timers Setting Interval Type If you start from Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-5. You can select 3 optional types of intervals: 6. Scroll up or down until desired timer is displayed. Press OK to start setting the timer. A.

  • Page 16: Setting Number Of Intervals And Recoveries

    Setting the Number of Intervals and Recoveries (Repeat) A. RecoTime is displayed. If you start from Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-5. 10. Scroll up or down to adjust minutes. Press OK. You can set up to 30 intervals and recoveries (if set on) for an interval phase. 11.

  • Page 17: Setting Recording Rate

    2max maximum exercise times for each recording rate. setting with clinically measured values (if available). If you do not know your clinically measured values perform Polar Fitness Test and update Recording rate Maximum exercising time the OwnIndex and HR -p settings in Fitness Test mode.

  • Page 18: Predicted Maximum Heart Rate On/Off

    If you start from Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4. 5. Scroll up or down until Units is displayed. -p can be turned on only if Polar Fitness Test is on. 6. Press OK to start setting the units. 1 or 2 starts to flash.

  • Page 19: Watch Settings

    8. 12h/ 24h starts to flash. Scroll up or down to select 12h or 24h time Watch Settings mode. Press OK. 24h: skip step 9. 9. AM/ PM starts to flash. Scroll up or down to select AM or PM. Press OK. 1.

  • Page 20: Setting Tips

    Swap Date, User ID Number, User Name and Logo exercise equipment or other electromagnetic disturbance. You are able to set a user ID number, user name and logo by Polar Precision Performance software. These settings are shown on the upper row of the Time of Day display.

  • Page 21: Exercise Recording Mode

    If there is 00 / - - reading on the display, there is no heart rate reception. Bring the wrist receiver up to your chest near the transmitter’s Polar logo. Memory left Time of Day Exercise name The receiver starts looking for the heart rate signal again.

  • Page 22: Swapping The Heart Rate Limits

    In addition to the rate zone alarm you can see: Storing Lap and Split Time if you are exercising above heart rate zone. Press OK to store lap and split time. if you are exercising below heart rate zone. First Then Swapping the Heart Rate Limits Lap time...

  • Page 23: Swapping The Displayed Exercise Information

    Swapping the Displayed Exercise Information Select the Middle Row Information There are three display options, which you can swap between by pressing 1. Press the down button to select the desired display alternative. When the down button. The receiver saves the upper and lower row settings for you swap the middle row information, the upper and lower rows the three display options.

  • Page 24: Starting An Exercise Set

    Starting an Exercise Set Structure of an interval training exercise: Heart Interval Phase rate 1. Start from the Time of Day display. Press OK to enter the Measure mode. Repeats 03 2. If you want to swap the preset exercise set, press and hold the up button until the exercise set (E1-E5) is swapped.

  • Page 25: Interval Phase

    Interval Phase 3. At the end of Interval The receiver records up to 30 repeated interval phases. Your interval phase Interval duration. is divided into interval and recovery calculation (if set on) sections, which Average heart rate of the interval. alternate continuously through your interval phase.

  • Page 26: Cool-Down Phase

    Cool-down Phase Interrupting an Interval Training Exercise 1. First 1. Press the stop button to pause the exercise. Preset heart rate limits 3 (if set on). 2. Press and hold the stop button to return to the Time of Day display. 2.

  • Page 27: Starting Recovery Calculation

    You have three display alternatives for the heart touch function. To select you heart touch display, use your Polar Precision Performance software: Swapping the Exercise Type (E0 or E1-E5) • Checking the current heart rate limits In the Measure mode press and hold the up button.

  • Page 28: How To Recall Training Information

    D. HOW TO RECALL TRAINING Time of Day File Options Fit. Test Connect INFORMATION Records Your first file is F1, then F2 and so on, until you have recorded maximum 99 exercise files. The bigger the file number the more recent it is. Some information alternates on the display automatically.

  • Page 29: Exercise Time

    • Move forward and backward within file loops with up or down buttons. Exercise Time (Exe. Time) • Press OK to enter a file or to enter a deeper level in the file loop. The exercise time is the amount of time that you have •...

  • Page 30: Exercise Time Within, Above And Below The Heart Rate Zones

    Exercise Time within, above and below the Heart Rate Zones Interval Training Information (EXE. SET) Indicates the exercise time, which you have spent within (InZone), above F1-F99 and below each heart rate limits during the entire exercise. Start with the display showing EXE.

  • Page 31: Lap Information

    3. Press the stop button to return to the previous file level and skip steps 6. To continue recalling, Ex. lap information press the stop button twice. 4 - 6. Or, continue recalling more detailed information of the interval Scroll up or down until LAPS is displayed. phase.

  • Page 32: Recorded Heart Rate Samples

    Recorded Heart Rate Samples 2. Press and hold the down button. Reset starts to flash. You can still FILE Check from the sample file detailed heart rate information cancel the resetting by releasing the down button before the value is F1-F99 of the exercise.

  • Page 33: Connection To Computer

    E. CONNECTION TO B) an optional Polar IR Interface for USB port and Windows® 98 operating system or later in your computer. COMPUTER Install the Polar Precision software (version 3 or later) first, then connect the optional Interface to the corresponding port of the computer before starting the software.

  • Page 34: Polar Fitness Test

    To be able to upload the settings from Polar Precision Performance 2max indicator of performance capability in endurance sports. software via Polar Uplink, you need a personal computer with a sound card (compatible with SoundBlaster™) and dynamic loudspeakers or headphones.

  • Page 35: Predicted Maximum Heart Rate

    The HR -p definition is carried out simultaneously with the Polar Fitness Test. more time is needed. The better the cardiovascular fitness of an individual, the smaller the improvements in OwnIndex.

  • Page 36: Fitness Test Settings

    Fit. Test Connect To be able to carry out the Polar Fitness Test you need to do the following settings in the Options mode: 1. In the Time of Day display scroll up or down until FIT. TEST is displayed.

  • Page 37: Update Ownindex And Hr

    You can stop the test any time during the test by pressing the stop button. Failed TEST is displayed for a few seconds. The Polar Fitness Test result, your OwnIndex, is most meaningful when The latest OwnIndex and HR -p are not replaced.

  • Page 38: Care And Maintenance

    • 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 Top athletes typically score OwnIndex values above 70 (men) and 60 bag if it is wet.

  • Page 39: Precautions

    The electrodes of a Polar transmitter may becoome short battery should be replaced by an authorized Polar Service Center only. circuited which prevents EKG signals from detection by the transmitter At the same time a full periodic check of the Polar heart rate monitor unit. •...
  • Page 40 Polar Heart Rate Monitor and Interference 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 Electromagnetic Interference wireless heart rate measurement. Disturbances may occur near high voltage power lines, traffic lights,...

  • Page 41: Frequently Asked

    What should I do if... implanted electronic device. Persons who have a pacemaker use the Polar heart rate monitor at their own risk. Before starting use, we ...I don’t know where I am in the Options or File cycle? always recommend an exercise test under doctor’s supervision. The test Press and hold the stop button until time of day is displayed.
  • Page 42 You may have come within range of strong electromagnetic signals which Bring the receiver up to your chest near the transmitter’s Polar logo. The cause erratic readings. Check your surroundings and move further away receiver starts looking for a heart rate signal again. If you still do not from the source of disturbance.

  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    Polar heart rate monitor is designed to indicate the level of and is not affected by incorrect repair procedures done by an unauthorized agent. Polar Service will test your wrist receiver for water resistance after physiological strain and intensity in sports and exercise. No battery replacement and make a full periodic check of the complete Polar other use is intended or implied.
  • Page 44 Watch accuracy better than 0,5 seconds/ day at 77 F/ 25 C temperature. Heart touch function Shows heart rate limits Polar S610i is a Class 1 Laser Product. Recording rate Accuracy of heart rate measurement: 1% or 1 bpm, whichever larger, definition applies to steady state conditions.

  • Page 45: Limited Polar International

    US 6183422, FI 4157, DE 20008883.1, FR 0006778, WO 97/33512, of Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ™ symbol in this user's manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy, except that Sound Blaster is a trademark of GB 2326240.

  • Page 46: Polar Glossary

    Heart touch function: When you Is the highest number of heart are in Exercise mode, bring your beats per minute of a person. wrist receiver close to the Polar logo on your transmitter. Measure mode: Measuring your Interval training: Seeks to heart rate without recording the exercise.

  • Page 47: Display Symbols

    - - Indicates there is no heart rate reception. Bring the wrist receiver up to BasicUse: Exercising without times or intervals but they won’t be your chest near the transmitter’s Polar logo. The receiver starts looking settings. recorded into the file.
  • Page 48 OPTIONS: Indicates the Options continuous activities such as cycling mode. and running. OwnCal: Calculates energy OwnINDEX: Result of Polar Fitness expenditure during exercise in Test and comparable score with kilocalories. 1 kilocalorie (kcal) = maximal oxygen uptake (VO ) in 1000 calories (cal).

  • Page 49: Index

    NOTE Index 12h/24h time mode ........ 32 Modes and their functions ....11 Activity/button sound on/off ....30 Naming exercise sets ......27 Alarm settings ........32 Options lock function ......60 BasicSet exercise ......22, 47 OwnCal on/off ........29 Buttons ............
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