Page 2 - Contents; E N G L I S H
Contents 1. THE BENEFITS OF YOUR POLAR FA20™ . . . . . . 3 2. GET STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FA20 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - THE BENEFITS OF YOUR POLAR FA20TM
1. THE BENEFITS OF YOUR POLAR FA20™ E N G L I S H The Benefits of Your Polar FA20™ 3
Page 5 - Basic Settings
Basic Settings Before taking the Polar FA20 in use, you need topersonalize it. For activity feedback to beaccurate, all user information must be correct. 1. To activate your FA20, press any button for onesecond. Once activated, it cannot be switchedoff. 2. Language: Select Deutsch , English , Españo...
Page 6 - Menu Structure
Menu Structure Time mode: Displays current date andtime. Activity log: See your daily active timeand the number of burnt calories, andreceive feedback on your activity level. Training: Record and receive advancedfeedback on your training sessions. Settings: Change settings and operatewatch functions...
Page 7 - YOUR DAILY ACTIVITY; Activity
3. YOUR DAILY ACTIVITY Activity Wear the FA20 on your wrist to measure your physical activitycontinuously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All you need to do iswear it, no button presses required. The FA20 gives you continuousfeedback on your daily activity, and makes monitoring your activitylevel eas...
Page 8 - Activity Log
Activity Log During the course of the day, you can check the log for immediate feedback on activity level and burntcalories. If it says Lazy day , this means you need to be more active for it to be beneficial to your health. Check your Activity log by pressing UP in time mode and enter the log with ...
Page 12 - During Training
During Training View the following information during training: TO TARGET (Displayed only if target set) Calories left to burn or kilometers/miles to go before target is reached. EFFECT Training in low intensities brings you Health benefits. Training in higher intesities brings you Fitness benefits....
Page 16 - Stop Training
Stop Training To pause your training session, press BACK.• To continue recording press OK. • To stop recording, press DOWN and OK. • To adjust the training sounds press DOWN twice and OK. Set thesound Off , Soft , Loud or Very loud and confirm with OK. To stop the training session quickly, press BAC...
Page 17 - After Training
After Training Check your training results in the Activity log. 1. In Time mode press UP once and Activity log is displayed. 2. Enter the log by pressing OK. Your activity dates are displayed as bars. Browse the dates with UP andDOWN and select the date you want to review. Enter the file with OK. 3....
Page 19 - Transfer Data; How to transfer data from your FA20 to polarpersonaltrainer.com
Transfer Data How to transfer data from your FA20 to polarpersonaltrainer.com For long-term follow-up, transfer your training files effortlessly from your Polar FA20 topolarpersonaltrainer.com with the Polar FlowLink accessory*. There your training data (calories, distance,active steps and training ...
Page 21 - General Settings
General Settings • Button sounds : Set the sounds Off , Soft , Loud or Very loud . • Button lock : Select Manual lock or Automatic lock . To lock or unlock buttons manually, press and hold LIGHT and confirm with OK. Automaticbutton lock is activated when you have notpressed the buttons for a minute....
Page 22 - CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION; Caring for Your Polar FA20; Battery
6. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Caring for Your Polar FA20 Like any electronic device, your Polar FA20 shouldbe treated with care. The suggestions below willhelp you fulfill the guarantee obligations and enjoythis product for many years to come. Clean the FA20 with a mild soap and watersolution, dry...
Page 23 - To change the battery:
• The backlight and sound are automaticallyturned off when the low battery indicator isdisplayed. Any alarms set prior to theappearance of the low battery indicator willremain active. To change the battery: 1. Open the battery cover with a coin by turning itfrom CLOSE to OPEN. 2. Remove the battery ...
Page 24 - Service
When handling a new, fully charged battery, avoidclasping it with a metal or electrically-conductingtool (e.g. tweezers). This may short-circuit thebattery, causing it to discharge rapidly. Usually,momentary short circuits don't damage thebattery, but may decrease the capacity and thusthe lifetime o...
Page 25 - Precautions; Minimizing possible risks
Precautions Minimizing possible risks Training may include some risk. Before beginninga regular training, answer the following questionsconcerning your health status. If you answer yes toany of these questions, consult a physician beforestarting any training. • Have you been physically inactive for ...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting; If the low battery symbol is visible, this may mean
Troubleshooting If you don't know where your are in the menu,press and hold BACK until the time is displayed. If there are no reactions to any buttons or if thedisplay is behaving abnormally, reset the wrist unitby pressing four buttons (UP, DOWN, BACK andLIGHT) simultaneously for four seconds. Thea...
Page 27 - Technical Specifications; Wrist unit; Polyurethane; Limit values
Technical Specifications Wrist unit Battery type: CR2025 Battery life: Average 1.5 years (1 h/day, 7days/week exercise) Operatingtemperature: -10 °C to +60 °C / +14 °F to +140 °F Storagetemperature: -20 °C to +70 °C / -4 °F to +158 °F Wrist strapmaterial: Polyurethane Back cover andwrist strap buckl...
Page 28 - Water Resistance
Water Resistance Polar FA20 may be worn when swimming. To maintain water resistance, do not press buttons under water.For more information, visit http://support.polar.fi. The water resistance of Polar products is testedaccording to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are divided into three cat...
Page 29 - Guarantee and Disclaimer; Limited Polar International Guarantee
Guarantee and Disclaimer Limited Polar International Guarantee This limited Polar international guarantee is issued byPolar Electro Inc. for the consumers who have purchasedthis product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polarinternational guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy forthe consumers who...
Page 30 - Disclaimer
Disclaimer The material in this manual is for informational purposesonly. The products it describes are subject to changewithout prior notice, due to the manufacturer’s continuousdevelopment program. Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy makes norepresentations or warranties with respect to this man...