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Polar Electro F1 User Manual

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Polar Electro Oy
Professorintie 5
FIN-90440 KEMPELE
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+358 8 5202 100
Fax +358 8 5202 300
www.polar.fi
17922832.00 DEU/ENG/FRA/NLD/ESP/PRT/ITA B
GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG
USER MANUAL
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
MANUAL DEL USARIO
MANUAL DO USUÁRIO
MANUALE D'USO
F1/F2 Herzfrequenz-Messgerät
F1/F2 Heart Rate Monitor
Cardiofréquencemètre F1/F2
F1/F2 Hartslagmeter
Monitor de ritmo cardíaco F1/F2
Monitor de Freqüência
Cardíaca F1/F2
F1/F2 Cardiofrequenzimetro

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  • Page 1 Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 F1/F2 Herzfrequenz-Messgerät FIN-90440 KEMPELE F1/F2 Heart Rate Monitor +358 8 5202 100 Cardiofréquencemètre F1/F2 Fax +358 8 5202 300 F1/F2 Hartslagmeter Monitor de ritmo cardíaco F1/F2 www.polar.fi Monitor de Freqüência Cardíaca F1/F2 17922832.00 DEU/ENG/FRA/NLD/ESP/PRT/ITA B F1/F2 Cardiofrequenzimetro...
  • Page 2 DEUTSCH ..........3 ENGLISH ..........20 FRANÇAIS..........37 NEDERLANDS........54 ESPAÑOL ..........71 PORTUGUÊSE........88 ITALIANO ...........105...
  • Page 3 “Recommendations from experts agree that for better health, physical activity should be preformed regularly. The most recent The Polar F1/F2 heart rate monitor is a reliable and convenient recommendations advise people of all ages to include a way to measure your heart rate. It is as accurate as using an minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity of moderate electrocardiogram (ECG).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Information specific to the F2 product only is marked in gray. 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE F1 AND F2 HEART RATE MONITORS ............. 22 1.1 HEART RATE MONITOR ELEMENTS ........................ 22 1.2 WRIST UNIT SIDE BUTTON AND DISPLAY SYMBOLS ..................23 2.

  • Page 5: Introduction To The F1 And F2 Heart Rate Monitors

    1. INTRODUCTION TO THE F1 AND F2 HEART RATE MONITORS The following chapter contains information on the elements of the F1/F2 heart rate monitors and how to get started. 1.1 HEART RATE MONITOR ELEMENTS Wrist Unit The wrist unit allows you to monitor your heart rate and exercise time.

  • Page 6: Wrist Unit Side Button And Display Symbols

    (bpm), represents the average heart rate Polar F1 and F2 heart rate monitors have one operating measured over a specific period of time side button.

  • Page 7: How To Activate Your Heart Rate Monitor For The First Time

    2. HOW TO ACTIVATE YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR FOR THE FIRST TIME This chapter contains information on how to start to use 3. Lift the transmitter off your chest your heart rate monitor for the first time and how to wear and moisten the two grooved the transmitter.

  • Page 8: Measuring Your Heart Rate

    2.1 MEASURING YOUR HEART RATE Exercise Time Indicator 1 bullet = 10 minutes of exercise, 6 bullets = 1 hour of exercise. 1. Press the side button to start. After one hour, when all the bullets are filled in, the cycle Keep a minimum of 3 feet/1 meter starts again.

  • Page 9: How To Stop And Review A File

    2.2 HOW TO STOP AND REVIEW A FILE 2.3 HOW TO REVIEW YOUR PREVIOUS EXERCISE FILE 1. Press the side button to stop recording the exercise. 1. In the OFF mode, press and hold the side button until FILE appears on the display. Release the side button. FILE and SET flash alternatively.

  • Page 10: How To Set Target Heart Rate Limits In F2

    3. HOW TO SET TARGET HEART RATE LIMITS IN F2 Before exercising, it is recommended that you set your target 2. When SET is on the display (SET and FILE flash heart rate limits and alarm. This way you can make sure alternatively), press side button to enter SET mode.
  • Page 11 4. LO appears briefly on the display, followed by the low 6. Target Heart Rate Alarm OFF limit reading (default 80). Press the side button to If you want to switch the alarm from On to OFF press change the low limit. The limit can be set in five beat the side button when On is flashing on the display.

  • Page 12: Target Heart Rate Zone

    4. TARGET HEART RATE ZONE You should always start exercising slowly at a light intensity For a more accurate measurement of your HR visit your and gradually increase the intensity of your exercise to raise doctor or exercise physiologist for an exercise stress test. your heart rate.

  • Page 13: Care And Maintenance

    5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Transmitter Batteries Your Polar heart rate monitor is a high-tech instrument and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help The estimated average battery lifespan of the transmitter is you fulfill the guarantee obligations and enjoy the product for 2500 hours of use.

  • Page 14: Precautions

    6.1 POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR AND INTERFERENCE Crosstalk Electromagnetic Interference The F1 and F2 wrist units are non-coded and pick up Interference may occur near high voltage power lines, traffic transmitter signals within 3 feet/1 meter. Other non-coded lights, overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines or...

  • Page 15: Minimizing Possible Risks When Exercising With Your Heart Rate Monitor

    6.2 MINIMIZING POSSIBLE RISKS WHEN EXERCISING It is important to be sensitive to your body’s reactions during WITH YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR exercise. If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when exercising, it is recommended that you stop the exercise or Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have continue at a lighter intensity.

  • Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions

    ECG waveform? In this case, consult your physician. service not authorized by Polar Electro. Polar Service Center will test your wrist unit for water resistance after battery ...heart symbol flashes irregularly? replacement and makes a full periodic check of your complete 1.

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The F1/F2 heart rate monitor is designed to Total exercise time: 9 h 59 min • to help the users to achieve their personal fitness goals. Exercise time display < 1 h: mm:ss • to indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity Exercise time display >...

  • Page 18: Limited Polar International Guarantee

    Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ® symbol • Guarantee does not cover any damage/s, losses, costs or in this user manual or in the package of this product are expenses, direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.

  • Page 19: Disclaimer

    • 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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