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Polar Electro S720i 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.
Cycling functions – speed, altitude and thermometre.
Optional cadence™ and power output sensors™.
Infra red communication allows two-way
exchange of settings and
exercise data
with a PC.
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H E A R T R A T E M O N I T O R
Quick Guide
Signal/Light
Stop
• exit the
displayed mode
• return to the
Time of day display
How to Start Measuring Your Heart Rate (BasicUse)
1. Place the transmitter around your chest and wet the electrodes. Place the
wrist 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
G B R
15 seconds.
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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 the Time of day display.
Up
• move onward
• increase the
selected value
Down
• move backward
• reduce the
selected value
OK
• start measuring the heart rate
• lock in your selection

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  • Page 1 Displays your heart rate as bpm and % of HR , average Quick Guide 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 Signal/Light complete files of the exercises.
  • Page 2 Road Map Dear Customer Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Scroll Up / Down STOP - exit the displayed mode Congratulations on purchasing a Polar Heart Rate Time Of Day File Options Fit. Test Connect Tel. +358-8-520 2100 Monitor! We are proud to assist you in achieving...
  • Page 3 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. Please refer to the glossary for special terms, display symbols and text explanations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Predicted maximum How to prepare the wrist receiver ..8 heart rate on/off ........ 33 Installing the Polar Bike Mount ..9 Altitude and thermometre on/off ... 33 Installing the Polar Speed Sensor ..9 How to put the transmitter on ..11 Bicycle feature settings ......
  • Page 5 C. Exercise ........ 45 Resetting the trip distance ....62 Returning to the manually Measure mode ........45 set altitude ......... 62 Autostart for recording Restarting the interval or a cycling exercise.......48 Exercise recording mode ....... 48 recovery calculation ......62 Heart rate zone alarm on/off ...
  • Page 6 Downloading training data Index ............110 to computer ..........77 Uploading settings from computer ..78 F. Polar Fitness Test ....80 OwnIndex ..........80 Predicted maximum heart rate ..... 82 Fitness test settings ........ 83 Carrying out the test ......83 Update OwnIndex and HR -p .....

  • Page 7: Getting Going

    A. GETTING GOING Heart rate monitor parts and their functions The elastic strap holds the transmitter comfortably, yet firmly, in the correct position. The transmitter detects your heart rate and transmits it to the wrist receiver. The wrist receiver displays your heart rate and cycling data during exercise.

  • Page 8: Buttons And Their Functions

    Buttons and their functions SIGNAL Signal/ Light Turns the beep on or off. LIGHT Turns the backlight on. Stop Return - Stops measuring the heart rate. Exits the displayed mode and returns to the previous mode level. STOP Returns to the Time of day display from any mode by pressing and holding the stop button.
  • Page 9 Moves to the following mode. Increases the selected value. Reset Resets the heart rate monitor. Down Returns to the previous mode. Decreases the selected value. Useful tips • Briefly pressing a button (approximately 1 second) will do different things than pressing and holding the button for a longer period of time (approximately 2 to 5 seconds).

  • Page 10: Easy Start

    Modes and their functions. You can either manually enter the settings by pressing the receiver buttons or you can define your settings Polar Precision Performance software, after which the data should be transferred from your computer to the wrist receiver.

  • Page 11: Installing The Polar Bike Mount

    Attach the receiver by securing the wrist strap. Installing the Polar Speed Sensor™ The Polar Speed Sensor measures speed and distance when cycling. 1. Check the front side of the front fork to find a suitable place for the max 50 cm / speed sensor.
  • Page 12 4. There are two spoke magnet options. You only need to install one of them. Check which of the magnets fits the spoke of your bike best. One (A) is installed by rotating it around the spoke before putting the metal cover on, another (B) by tightening the screw.

  • Page 13: How To Put The Transmitter On

    4. Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and the Polar logo is in a central, upright position. How to start measuring your heart rate 1. Begin with the display that shows the time of day.

  • Page 14: How To Stop Measuring Your Heart Rate

    4. Press the OK button to start measuring your heart rate. A heart symbol will start flashing and your heart rate (beats per minute) will appear in a maximum of 15 seconds. 5. Press OK again. The stopwatch starts running and you can start exercising.

  • Page 15: Modes And Their Functions

    Your receiver has six main modes: Time of day, Exercise, File, Options, Fitness test and Connection. 1. TIME OF DAY You can use your Polar heart rate monitor as an ordinary watch with date, weekday indicator and alarm function. You can also change between two different countries’ time zones.
  • Page 16 • three adjustable target heart rate limits • three adjustable, alternating timers • time-based or heart-rate-based recovery calculation *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. A 14...
  • Page 17 C. Freely programmable Interval Trainer will automatically guide you through your interval training session with the help of the following, preset exercise phases: • warm-up with a target heart rate zone and a countdown timer • up to 30 intervals with a target heart rate zone. After each interval you have a recovery calculation option.
  • Page 18 • time spent in, above and below your target zones during exercise • OwnCal calorie expenditure • cumulative calorie expenditure • cumulative exercise time • cumulative riding time • odometer • your interval training information: warm-up, interval and cool-down phases •...
  • Page 19 -p values 6. CONNECTION In this mode you can: • upload your receiver settings from your computer with Polar Precision Performance version 3 or later • download recorded exercise information to your computer for detailed analysis with Polar Precision Performance version 3 or later *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required.

  • Page 20: How To Enter Settings

    B. HOW TO ENTER SETTINGS This section describes how to manually enter settings by pressing the receiver buttons. However, Polar heart rate monitor offers you another and faster way as well: prepare your settings with Polar Precision Performance software and upload them to your receiver from your computer.

  • Page 21: User Information Settings

    User information settings Options User Set kg/lbs cm/feet inch Birthday Activity 2max In the User Set loop you can move forward only by pressing OK. The digits run faster if you press and hold the up or down button as you adjust the value.
  • Page 22 10. Scroll up or down to select your gender. Press OK. Activity level (Activity) 11. Scroll up or down to select your activity level for Polar Fitness Test. Press OK. Assess your long-term physical activity level. Do not change your activity level description if your regular exercise habits have changed during the last six months.
  • Page 23 13. Press OK. If you do not know this value, update it in the Fitness Test mode after having carried out the Polar Fitness Test. Maximal oxygen uptake value (VO 2max 14. The wrist receiver suggests value 35 for females and value 45 for males as a default setting when you set this value for the first time.

  • Page 24: Exercise Settings

    Exercise settings When you start setting your exercise preferences your first choice is to select whether you want to set your personal exercise set or to exercise with BasicUse option. If you select to start setting the exercise sets, your second choice is whether you want to select BasicSet or an Interval Training Set.

  • Page 25: Setting Exercise Sets

    Setting exercise sets Preset exercise sets ready for five exercise sets; when you start exercising, just select one of the sets. Interval Training Set BasicSet If you choose interval on, you can If you choose interval off, you can set 3 different exercise phases for set the following functions to your each exercise set in following order: exercise:...
  • Page 26 1. In the Time of day display Options scroll up or down until Exercise Set OPTIONS is displayed. 2. Press OK to enter the Options mode. EXERCISE SET is displayed. 3. Press OK to start the exercise settings. BasicUse E0 or exercise set E1 - E5 is displayed.

  • Page 27: Setting Timers

    Setting timers If you start from the Time of day display, repeat steps 1-5. 6. Scroll up or down until desired timer is displayed. Press OK to start setting the timer. 7. Scroll up or down to turn the timer on or off. Press OK. Timer OFF: skip steps 8-9.

  • Page 28: Setting Interval Type

    Setting interval type You can select four optional types of intervals: A. Time-based interval Ends your interval when you have used the preset time. B. Heart-rate-based interval Ends your interval as you reach the preset heart rate. When selecting heart- rate-based interval, recovery calculation must be set on.

  • Page 29: Setting Number Of Intervals And Recoveries

    A. Time-based interval 8. Scroll up or down to adjust minutes. Press OK. 9. Scroll up or down to adjust seconds. Press OK. Interval TIMER appears. B. Heart-rate-based interval 8. Scroll up or down to adjust the heart rate that will end your interval. Press OK.

  • Page 30: Setting Recovery Calculation

    Setting recovery calculation You can select 3 optional types of recoveries: A. Time-based recovery Ends your recovery as you reach the preset time. B. Heart-rate-based recovery Ends your recovery as you reach the preset heart rate. C. Distance-based recovery Ends your recovery as you reach the selected distance.

  • Page 31: Naming Exercise Sets

    C. Rec. Dist is displayed. Units 2: Adjustable units 10. Scroll up or down to adjust kilometres. are miles and feet. Press OK. 11. Scroll up or down to adjust hundreds of metres. Press OK. Recovery DIST appears. To continue your settings, press the stop button or to return to the Time of day display, press and hold the stop button.

  • Page 32: Setting Recording Rate

    Setting recording rate 1. In the Time of day display scroll Options up or down until OPTIONS Memory Set is displayed. 2. Press OK to enter the Options mode. Rec. Rate 5 Sec / 15 Sec / 60 Sec EXERCISE SET is displayed. 3.
  • Page 33 The following table shows the maximum exercise times for each recording rate. Altitude Speed Cadence Power Rec. Rate 5s Rec. Rate 15s Rec. Rate 60s 4 h 57 min 14 h 53 min 59 h 34 min 8 h 56 min 26 h 48 min 99 h 59 min 5 h 35 min...

  • Page 34: Turning Functions On/Off

    2max and the HR setting with clinically measured values (if available). If you do not know your clinically measured values perform Polar Fitness Test and update the OwnIndex and HR -p settings in Fitness Test mode. Fitness test on/off If you start from the Time of day display, repeat steps 1-4.

  • Page 35: Predicted Maximum Heart Rate On/Off

    7. Scroll up or down to set the HR -p on or off. Press OK. -p can be turned on only if Polar Fitness Test is on. Altitude and thermometre on/off If you start from the Time of day display, repeat steps 1-4 5.

  • Page 36: Bicycle Feature Settings

    Bicycle feature settings Options Bike Set Bike 1/ Bike 2/ Bike OFF Wheel Size Cadence On/OFF Power On/OFF Autostart On/OFF 1. In the Time of day display scroll up or down until OPTIONS is displayed. 2. Press OK to enter the Options mode. EXERCISE SET is displayed. 3.
  • Page 37 7. Press OK to start setting the wheel size. 8. Scroll up or down to adjust the wheel size. Press OK. You have the following alternatives to find out the wheel size of your bike: METHOD 1. Look at the wheel of your bike and find the wheel diameter printed on it. On the chart below, find your wheel diameter in inches or in ERTRO reading and match it to the wheel size in millimetres on the right.

  • Page 38: Cadence On/Off

    6. Scroll up or down until Cadence is displayed. 7. Press OK to start setting the Cadence. On/OFF starts to flash. 8. Scroll up or down to set the Cadence on or off. Press OK. *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. B 36...

  • Page 39: Power On/Off

    11. S. length is displayed. Scroll up or down to adjust the span length. Press OK. If you are using the wireless Polar Speed Sensor, set the Power off. For more detailed information, see the Polar Power Output™ manual. Autostart on/off (AutoStrt) If you start from the Time of day display, repeat steps 1-5.

  • Page 40: Naming Bike 1 Or 2

    Naming bike 1 and bike 2 You can name the bikes with four letters, numbers or marks. The number in the right corner indicates, which bike settings are in use. (b0=Bike OFF, b1=Bike 1, b2=Bike 2) 1. In the Time of day display scroll up or down until OPTIONS is displayed. 2.

  • Page 41: Monitor Settings

    Monitor settings 1. In the Time of day display Options scroll up or down until Monitor Set OPTIONS is displayed. 2. Press OK to enter the Sound On/OFF Units Help On/OFF Options mode. EXERCISE SET is displayed. 3. Scroll up or down until MONITOR SET is displayed. 4.

  • Page 42: Help On/Off

    The units settings affect the following features: Units 1: Units 2: User information kg, cm lbs, feet Date of birth day-month-year month-day-year Speed km/h Distance km, hundreds of metres miles, feet Altitude metres feet Metres ascended metres feet °C °F Temperature Wheel size mm (Note!)

  • Page 43: Watch Settings

    Watch settings Options 1. In the Time of day display scroll up or Watch Set down until OPTIONS is displayed. Alarm Time 1/2 Date Remind On/OFF 2. Press OK to enter the Options mode. EXERCISE SET is displayed. 3. Scroll up or down until WATCH SET is displayed. 4.

  • Page 44: Setting Time Of Day

    Setting time of day If you start from the Time of day display, repeat steps 1-4. 5. Scroll up or down until TIME1/ TIME2 is displayed. 6. Press OK to start setting the time of day. 7. Time is flashing. Scroll up or down to select time 1 or time 2. Press OK. 8.

  • Page 45: Reminders On/Off

    9. Scroll up or down to set the reminder on or off. Press OK. You can upload 7 reminders, each including time and name, to your wrist receiver from Polar Precision Performance software. The reminder sounds an alarm only when time of day is displayed. When the reminder alarm comes on, it will sound for 15 seconds or you can turn it off by pressing any of the buttons except the signal/light button.

  • Page 46: Setting Tips

    Swap date, user ID number, user name and logo 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. You can swap between the user ID, user name, logo and date by pressing and holding the up button.

  • Page 47: Exercise

    C. EXERCISE You can use two modes in your Time of Day exercise: Measure or Exercise mode. Measure Mode In the Measure mode you can see your heart rate but your exercise is not Exercise Recording Mode recorded. In the Exercise mode your exercise is recorded and stopwatch and other calculations are started.
  • Page 48 3. Start from the Time of day display by pressing the OK to start measuring your heart rate. A heart symbol will start flashing and your heart rate in beats per minute will appear in max. 15 seconds. The receiver returns automatically to the Time of day display within 5 minutes if there is no heart rate reception.
  • Page 49 The following displays start to alternate, if you have bike 1 or 2 and altitude settings on, as you enter the Measure mode. Exercise name Memory left Bike name Altitude and bike functions Time of day Current heart rate BasicUse (E0)/ bike in use Recording rate Exercise set in use...

  • Page 50: Autostart For Recording A Cycling Exercise

    Autostart for recording a cycling exercise If you start from the Time of day display, press OK briefly to enter the Measure mode. Your exercise recording automatically starts/ pauses as you start/ stop cycling. If you want to record cycling information only, start cycling after the heart rate reading 00 appears on the display.

  • Page 51: Heart Rate Zone Alarm On/Off

    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. The receiver starts looking for the heart rate signal again.

  • Page 52: Swapping The Heart Rate Limits

    Swapping the heart rate limits Press and hold the up button. Repeat until the desired limits are displayed. In the Interval Training mode the limits are automatically swapped when the phase changes to the preset limits. You have three optional Exercise modes depending on the selected exercise: •...

  • Page 53: Storing Lap And Split Time

    Storing lap and split time Press OK to store lap and split time. First Then Lap time Split time Average heart rate of the lap Number of the lap The receiver automatically stores a lap time when you stop recording an exercise.

  • Page 54: Swapping The Displayed Exercise Information

    3. Speed 4. Altitude Temperature 5. Power* 6. Stopwatch Time of day Remember to attach your receiver to the Polar Bike mount in order to record the correct temperature. *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. C 52...
  • Page 55 When you have set your Interval Training Set on, you will have one Phase Name extra display. You can only change the Countdown lower row for this display. See the alternative phase displays from timer “Exercising with Interval Training Set” section.

  • Page 56: Resetting The Stopwatch To Zero

    Select the lower heart rate information row 3. Press and hold the down button to select from the following: Current heart rate, average heart rate (avg) or the reading in percentages of your maximum heart rate (% max) if you have set your user information.

  • Page 57: Exercising With Interval Training Set

    Exercising with Interval Training Set (Int On, E1-E5) In this mode you can also use the functions in “Exercise recording mode” section. The Interval Trainer automatically guides you through your exercise. In order to hear the activity sounds when the phase starts and stops make sure the activity sound is on.

  • Page 58: Warm-Up Phase

    Warm-up phase 1. First Heart rate limits 1 (if set on). 2. Then Countdown timer 1. Heart rate information. Countdown timer starts running if you have set the timer 1 on. If you have set the timer off, press and hold OK and continue from the interval phase.
  • Page 59 A. Manual interval. Number of set intervals. Current interval number. Interval time. Heart rate information. If you selected manual interval your interval will end as you press and hold OK. B. Time-based interval. Countdown timer 2. If you selected time-based interval your interval will end as you reach the preset time.
  • Page 60 Recovery calculation One of the following is displayed depending on your settings: A. time-based recovery calculation or B. heart- rate-based recovery calculation or C. distance-based recovery calculation. A. Time-based recovery. Recovery countdown timer. Current heart rate. B. Heart-rate-based recovery. The difference between the preset recovery heart rate and current heart rate.

  • Page 61: Cool-Down Phase

    Cool-down phase 1. First Preset heart rate limits 3 (if set on). 2. Then Countdown timer 3. Heart rate information. Countdown timer starts running if you have set the timer 3 on. If you have set the timer off press and hold OK to end a phase.

  • Page 62: Interrupting An Interval Training Exercise

    Interrupting an interval training exercise 1. Press the stop button to pause the exercise. 2. Press and hold the stop button to return to the Time of day display. Press the stop button. BasicUse appears. You can continue measuring your heart rate in this mode (Measure mode).

  • Page 63: Starting The Recovery Calculation

    Starting recovery calculation To start the recovery calculation, press and hold the OK button. See “Exercising with Interval Trainer”/ “Recovery calculation” for the displayed information during the recovery calculation. After the recovery calculation is done the exercise is paused. You can continue the exercise by pressing the OK button after the recovery calculation.

  • Page 64: Swapping The Bike Setting

    Swap the bike setting (b0, b1 or b2) Tips during the exercise Start from the Measure mode. Press and hold the down button until Bike 1 or 2 or Bike OFF is displayed. You can now start exercising with the chosen settings.

  • Page 65: Interrupting An Interval Or Recovery Calculation

    The heart touch function is activated as you bring the wrist receiver near the transmitter’s Polar logo. You have three alternatives for the heart touch function. To select heart touch display, use your Polar Precision Performance software: • Checking the current heart rate limits • Swapping the display options •...

  • Page 66: How To Recall Training Information

    D. HOW TO RECALL TRAINING INFORMATION The receiver starts saving exercise information to a file as you start the stopwatch. You can recall the information in the File mode. In the File mode there are up to 99 exercise files and a records file, which keeps track of the cumulative and maximum exercise values.
  • Page 67 File (F1-F99) Exe. Time Some information alternates on the display automatically. Recovery You can make the alternation faster by pressing the OK Exe. Dist button e.g. the target heart rate zone information. Speed Exercise file Cadence 1. In the Time of day display scroll up or down until FILE is displayed. Altitude 2.

  • Page 68: Exercise Time

    You can see the exercised distance. Speed information (Spd. Avg/ Max) Average and maximum speed of the exercise alternate. Cadence information* (Cad. Avg/ Max) Average and maximum cadence of the exercise alternate. *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. D 66...

  • Page 69: Altitude

    Altitude (Alt. Avg/ Max/ Min) Average, maximum and minimum altitude of the exercise alternate. Temperature (°C or °F Avg/ Max/ Min) Average, maximum and minimum temperature of the exercise alternate. Ascended metres/feet (Ascent) You can see the ascended metres/ feet of the exercise. Power* (Pwr Avg/ Max) Average and maximum output power of the exercise alternate.

  • Page 70: Calorie Expenditure

    Calorie expenditure (KCal) You will see how many kilocalories you have expended during the exercise. Cumulative calorie count (Tot. KCal) You will have a count for cumulative calories expended during several exercise sessions starting from the previous resetting of the value in records file.

  • Page 71: Interval Training Information

    Interval Training information (EXE. SET) F1-F99 Start with the display showing EXE. SET. EXE. SET 1. Press OK to start recalling the interval WarmUp Interval CoolDown training information. Int 1 Reco 1 Int 30 Reco30 2. Scroll up or down to see the information on warm-up, interval and cool-down phases.
  • Page 72 Cool-down phase Duration of the cool-down. The heart rate at the end of the cool-down, average and maximum heart rates of the cool-down phase. 3. Press the stop button to return to the previous file level and skip steps 4-6. Or, continue recalling more detailed information of the interval phase.

  • Page 73: Lap Information

    Recovery information Time-based recovery. Recovery duration. Drop in your heart rate. Heart-rate-based recovery. Time it took reach the preset heart rate reading. Drop in your heart rate. Distance-based recovery. Recovery distance. Drop in your heart rate. 6. To continue recalling, e. g. , lap information press the stop button twice. Scroll up or down until LAPS is displayed.
  • Page 74 • altitude at the end of the lap (Altitude), • ascended metres at the end of the lap (Ascent), • power* at the end of the lap (Power), *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. D 72...

  • Page 75: Recorded Samples

    • left right pedalling balance at the end of the lap* (LRB), • pedalling index* (PI %), • ridden distance at the end of the lap (Distance), • temperature at the end of the lap (°C/ °F). Press the stop button to exit the LAPS display. Press and hold stop to return to the Time of day display.

  • Page 76: Deleting A File

    Deleting a file 1. In the Time of day display scroll up or down until FILE is displayed. 2. Press OK to enter the File mode. 3. Scroll up or down until desired exercise file is displayed. Press and hold the signal/light button.

  • Page 77: Resetting Cumulative Counts To Zero

    If you are sure that you want to reset the value keep holding the down button until value is reset. Release. *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. D 75...

  • Page 78: Returning To Your Previous Maximum Value

    4. You can still cancel the reset by pressing the stop button. If you are sure you want to return to the previous value, press OK. 5. Press and hold the stop button to return to the Time of day display. *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. D 76...

  • Page 79: Connection To Computer

    If you do not have an IrDA port in your computer you need one of the following: A) an optional Polar IR Interface for RS 232 port and Windows® 95 operating system or later in your computer B) an optional Polar IR Interface for USB port and Windows® 98 operating system or later in your computer.

  • Page 80: Uploading Settings From Computer

    The receiver automatically returns to the Time of day display after data transfer. Uploading settings from computer Your Polar heart rate monitor offers you the option of preparing your settings with Polar Precision Performance software. You are also able toset following functions with the software: •...
  • Page 81 To be able to upload the settings from Polar Precision Performance software via Polar Uplink, you need a personal computer with a sound card (compatible with SoundBlaster™) and dynamic loudspeakers or headphones.

  • Page 82: Polar Fitness Test

    F. POLAR FITNESS TEST The Polar Fitness Test is an easy, safe and quick way to estimate individual maximal aerobic power and to get predicted maximum heart rate value. The Polar Fitness Test is targeted to healthy adults. OwnIndex OwnIndex is a value which is comparable to maximal oxygen uptake (VO 2max a commonly used descriptor of aerobic fitness.
  • Page 83 If you want to improve your cardiovascular fitness, it takes a minimum of 6 weeks on an average to see a noticeable change in OwnIndex. Less fit individuals see progress even more rapidly and for more fit individuals more time is needed. Cardiovascular fitness is best improved by exercise types which employ large muscle groups.

  • Page 84: Predicted Maximum Heart Rate

    Predicted maximum heart rate (HR The HR -p definition is carried out simultaneously with the Polar Fitness Test. The HR -p score predicts your individual maximum heart rate value more accurately than the age-based formula (220 - age). The age-based method provides a rough estimation and is thus not very accurate, especially for people who have been fit for many years or for older people.

  • Page 85: Fitness Test Settings

    Fitness test settings To be able to carry out the Polar Fitness Test you need to do the following settings in the Options mode: • Set your personal user information and long-term physical activity level. • Set the Polar Fitness Test on.
  • Page 86 Time of Day File Options Fit. Test Connect 1. In the Time of day display scroll up or down until FIT. TEST is displayed. If you cannot find Fitness Test mode check that you have turned the function on in the Options mode. 2.

  • Page 87: Update Ownindex And Hr

    Interrupt the test • You can stop the test any time during the test by pressing the stop button. Failed TEST is displayed for a few seconds. The latest OwnIndex and HR -p are not replaced. If the wrist receiver does not succeed in receiving your heart rate at the beginning or during the test, the test will fail.

  • Page 88: Fitness Classes

    Fitness classes The Polar Fitness Test result, your OwnIndex, is most meaningful when comparing your individual values and changes in them. OwnIndex can also be interpreted according to your gender and age. Locate your OwnIndex on the table to find out your current cardiovascular fitness classification, compared with those who are of the same age and gender.
  • Page 89 For various fitness classes we recommend the following: 5-7 Maintain current exercise habits To ensure good health, for good health maintain current exercise and fitness. habits. For fitness improvement an increase in 1-3 Increase exercise exercise is recommended. for health benefits and fitness improvement.

  • Page 90: 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 bag if it is wet.
  • Page 91 Polar Service Centre. At the same time a full periodic check of the Polar heart rate monitor will be done. Battery Replacement for Speed Sensor The estimated average battery life of the speed sensor is 2500 hours of use.
  • Page 92 10. Do not throw the replaced battery away with normal waste; take it to a place where problem waste is handled. Service Should your Polar heart rate monitor need service, see Customer Care Charter to contact an authorised Polar Service Centre. Water resistance cannot be guaranteed after unauthorised service.

  • Page 93: Precautions

    H. PRECAUTIONS Using the Polar heart rate monitor in a water environment Your Polar heart rate monitor is water resistant to 20 metres/ 60 feet. To maintain the water resistance, do not operate the buttons of the wrist receiver under water.

  • Page 94: Polar Heart Rate Monitor And 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 95 Minimising possible risks in exercising with a heart rate monitor Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have been sedentary. Before starting a regular exercise program an individual is recommended to answer to the following questions for health status checking. If the answer is yes to any of the questions, we recommend to consult a doctor before starting an exercise program.
  • Page 96 Notice to persons with pacemakers, defibrillator or other implanted electronic device. Persons who have a pacemaker use the Polar heart rate monitor at their own risk. Before starting use, we always recommend an exercise test under 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 97: Frequently Asked

    I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What should I do if..I don’t know where I am in the Options or File cycle? Press and hold the stop button until time of day is displayed..I cannot find the previous exercise’s file? You may have used the Measure mode during your exercise, which means that your exercise was not stored.
  • Page 98 2. Put the transmitter back and bring the receiver up to your chest near the transmitter’s Polar logo. The receiver starts looking for a heart rate signal again. Continue your training session normally..heart rate reading becomes erratic or extremely high?
  • Page 99 We recommend having all service done by an authorised Polar Service Centre. The guarantee does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorised by Polar Electro. Polar Service will test your wrist receiver for water resistance after battery replacement and make a full periodic check of the complete Polar Heart rate monitor.
  • Page 100 4. If the 00 reading is constant, you may have exceeded 2500 riding hours and the battery of the speed sensor needs to be replaced. 5. If you are using the wireless Polar Speed Sensor, check that Power is turned off in the Options mode.

  • Page 101: Technical Specifications

    J. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Polar heart rate monitor is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity in sports and exercise. Polar S720i/S710i also measures altitude and temperature in cycling. No other use is intended or implied. The altitude and temperature functions are not designed to be exclusive measuring equipment in aviation, climbing sports, water sports or their equivalent.
  • Page 102 Watch accuracy better than ± 0,5 seconds/ day at 25 °C/ 77 °F temperature. Polar S720i/S710i is a Class 1 Laser Product. Accuracy of heart rate measurement: ±1% or ±1 bpm, whichever larger, definition applies to steady state conditions.
  • Page 103 Default Settings Timer 1, 2, 3 OFF/ 2 minutes Time of day Limits 1, 2, 3 80/ 160 Alarm Recovery function OFF/ Date of Birth recovery timer (adjustable range for Recovery heart rate 80 year is 1921 – 2020) Recovery timer 1 min male Recovery distance...

  • Page 104: Limited Polar International Guarantee

    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. 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 Creative Technology, Ltd.

  • Page 105: Disclaimer

    • 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. / Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages, losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the use of this material or the products described herein.

  • Page 106: M.polar Glossary

    Activity level: Your long-term Coded heart rate transmission: physical activity level you need to Polar coded transmitter automatically assess in order to do the Polar Fitness locks in a code to transmit your Test. heart rate to the wrist receiver. In a...

  • Page 107: Display Symbols

    Indicates there has not been heart rate reception for at least 5 seconds. - - Indicates there is no heart rate reception. Bring the wrist receiver up to your chest near the transmitter’s Polar logo. The receiver starts looking for the heart rate signal again.

  • Page 108: Display Texts

    BasicUse: Exercising without CoolDown: Cool-down phase at settings. the end of an interval training BestLap: Indicates the shortest lap exercise. time information. E0: BasicUse settings. *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. M 106...
  • Page 109 E1-E5: Indicates which exercise set Lp: Indicates lap time. you have used for the exercise. LAPS: Indicates how many lap times ExeSet: Start setting your BasicSet have been stored. (Int OFF) or Interval Training Set Lim High: The higher heart rate (Int On).
  • Page 110 (in maximal treadmill or distance. bicycle stress test) VO and HR RecoHr, heart-rate-based 2max into the wrist receiver. Energy recovery: You set the heart rate, *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor or Polar Power Output Sensor required. M 108...
  • Page 111 which will end your recovery calculation. In the File mode you will see the drop in your heart rate and the recovery duration. RecoTime, time-based recovery: You set the recovery time in the Options mode. In the File mode you will see the drop in your heart rate and the recovery duration.

  • Page 112: Index

    Index 12h/ 24h time mode ....... 42 How to enter settings ......18 Activity/ button sound on/off ....39 -p on/off ......... 33 Alarm settings ........41 Illuminate the display ..... 50, 63 Altitude ........46, 52, 67 Interrupt an interval Altitude on/off ........
  • Page 113 Reset the stopwatch ......54 Reset the trip distance ......62 Return to the Time of day display ..7 Selecting exercise type ......22 Setting tips ..........44 Start an exercise set ....... 54 Start cycling measurement ....47 Start measuring your heart rate ..
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