Polar FT1™ Polar FT2™ Getting Started Guide
CONTENTS 1. GET STARTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 4 4 2. TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wear the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Start Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 6 3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION . . . . . 7 Caring for Your Training Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH 1. GET STARTED Training computer displays the time, heart rate and other data during training. Transmitter sends the ECG accurate heart rate signal to the training computer. In this Getting Started Guide you can find basic information on using Polar FT1/FT2 training computer. The full user manual and the latest version of this getting started guide can be downloaded at www.polar.fi/support. Register your Polar product at http://register.polar.
Button Functions With the button you enter different modes. In addition, you: move to the next display in FILE increase a value when the + symbol is displayed decrease a value when the - symbol is displayed. The decrease symbol is displayed two seconds after you have increased a value. • confirm your selection/desired value when OK? is displayed. • • • Enter Settings 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the desired setting/mode with the button. Wait until the option/value is displayed and starts flashing.
ENGLISH 2. TRAINING Wear the Transmitter 1. 2. 3. Fasten one end of the transmitter to the elastic strap. Adjust the transmitter’s strap length to fit snugly and comfortably. Secure the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and fasten the strap to the transmitter. Lift the transmitter off your chest and moisten the two grooved electrode areas on the back.
Start Training Before you start training, wear the transmitter and the training computer. There should be no other training computers within a one-meter/three-feet radius from you to avoid interference. 1. 2. 3. 6 Start recording your training session by pressing the button once. EXE (Exercise) is displayed. The stopwatch starts running in a few seconds. The outline of the heart symbol flashes until your heart rate is detected (this should not take more than 15 seconds). Your heart rate is displayed.
ENGLISH 3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Caring for Your Training Computer Battery Wrist Unit and Transmitter: Keep in a cool Transmitter Battery: If you suspect that the and dry place. Do not store in a damp environment, in non-breathable material (a plastic bag or a sports bag) or with conductive material (a wet towel). Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended periods. Clean with a mild soap and water solution, dry with towel.
• The backlight and sound are automatically turned off when the low battery indicator is displayed. Precautions Your training computer is designed to help you achieve your personal fitness goals and indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity during a training session. No other use is intended nor implied. Minimizing Possible Risks Training may include some risk. Before beginning a regular training program, answer the following questions concerning your health status.
ENGLISH • • • Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device? Do you smoke? Are you pregnant? Note that in addition to training intensity, medication for heart conditions/blood pressure/psychological conditions/asthma/breathing/etc, as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may also affect heart rate.
Technical Specification Wrist Unit CR 2025 Average 2 years (1 h/day, 7 days/week exercise) Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F Wrist strap material Thermoplastic Polyurethane Back cover, buckle Stainless steel complying with the and tongue EU Directive 94/27/EU and amendment 1999/C 205/05 on the release of nickel from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. Watch accuracy Better than ± 2.0 seconds/day at 25 °C / 77 °F temperature.
ENGLISH Guarantee and Disclaimer Guarantee This guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national or state laws in force, or the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada.
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. 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.
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