Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Polar Tempo Polar Electro
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Tempo USA kansi 1.10.1998 11:21 Page 1 Composite C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Polar T empo Heart Rate Monitor USA User's manual ™.
Contents How does Polar T empo work .................................................. 4 Polar T empo parts .................................................... 4 Polar T empo symbols ............................................... 4 Getting going ...
5 4 GETTING GOING 1. Attach the Polar Transmitter to the elastic strap. 2. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably . Secure the strap around your chest, below the chest muscles. Lock the buckle. 3. Raise the transmitter a little off your chest and wet the grooved electrode ar eas on the back of it.
7 6 Functions during Heart Rate Measurement SEE YOUR HEART RA TE Y ou can see your heart rate in beats per minute. A flashing heart symbol indicates an ongoing heart rate measurement. The inner heart symbol flashes at the pace of your heart. CHECK ELAPSED EXERCISING TIME 1.
9 8 Exercising with Y our Polar Heart Rate Monitor Regular exercise helps you to sustain and improve your health and fitness, as well as feel better . Exercising also has other great benefits. Y ou can reduce stress, learn to know your body’ s reactions and optimize your training time.
11 10 How to find your T ar get Zone ? If you have had your maximum heart rate measured, use the upper axis for measured HR max . This gives you the precise values for your T arget Zone. In case you do not know your exact maximum heart rate, use the lower axis for age.
13 12 It is vital in helping to build lean muscle mass and increase cardiovascular exer cise benefits. Other intermittent activities such as tennis or aerobics can also be r ecommended.
15 14 Developing a Personal Exercise Program Before beginning, you should ask yourself two key questions: • How much time do I spend today participating in physical activity? • What are my goals? .
17 16 2. DETERMINE YOUR EXERCISE GOALS It is easier to stay motivated when you determine your reason for exercising and establish a goal. That is why you should define your personal exercise goal very clearly .
19 18 Care and Maintenance Y our Polar Heart Rate Monitor is a high-tech instrument of superior design and workmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill the warranty obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come.
21 20 Precautions POLAR HEART RA TE MONITOR IN A WA TER ENVIRONMENT Polar Heart Rate Monitors are water resistant to 20 meters. T o maintain the water resistance, it is strongly r ecommended to have all service done by an authorized Polar Service Center .
23 22 Frequently Asked Questions WHA T SHOULD I DO IF ... ... THERE IS NO HEART RA TE READING? 1. Check that the elastic strap is snug enough. 2. Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed. 3. Check that you have kept the transmitter clean.
25 24 3. Put a new battery in the battery housing + side up, using plastic tweezers. Do not use metal tweezers because they may shortcircuit the battery .
27 26 T echnical 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).
29 28 Service T o ensure continuous improvement of Polar pr oducts, please complete and mail the enclosed Warranty Registration Car d within two weeks of the date of purchase. Polar Service will help you get the most out of your Polar Heart Rate Monitor .
31 30 Limited Polar W arranty • Polar Electro Inc. warrants to the original consumer/ purchaser of this heart rate monitor that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.
33 32 Notes Disclaimer The material in this manual is for informational purposes only . The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’ s continuous development program.
34 Notes Tempo manual USA 179120.A 1.10.1998, 11:24 34.
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