Page 3 - C O N T E N T S
How Polar M71 ti works ........................................................ 6 Polar M71 ti parts .................................................... 6Getting going .......................................................... 7Buttons and their functions ................................... 8Modes ...
Page 5 - V I S U A L C U E S T O R E A D T H I S G U I D E; I M P O R T A N T T O R E M E M B E R !
5 V I S U A L C U E S T O R E A D T H I S G U I D E Indicates important issues. Please, pay attention! Indicates a useful tip. It is good to know thesethings. Indicates a tip to do things faster. See also. I M P O R T A N T T O R E M E M B E R ! • Adjust the strap length snug enough and wet the Pola...
Page 6 - P O L A R M 7 1 t i P A R T S
6 H O W P O L A RM 7 1 t i W O R K S P O L A R M 7 1 t i P A R T S Your Polar M71 ti consists of three parts: 1. Polar transmitter™ • Grooved electrode areas 2. Elastic strap 3. Polar M71 ti wrist receiver
Page 7 - G E T T I N G G O I N G
7 G E T T I N G G O I N G 1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap. 2. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably.Secure the strap around your chest, below the chestmuscles. Lock the buckle. 3. Lift the transmitter off your chest and wet the grooved electrode areas on theback of it ...
Page 10 - P O L A R M 7 1 t i H E L P
10 P O L A R M 7 1 t i H E L P Polar M71 ti guides you with help texts if the Help option isactivated. When you begin using the functions and leavethe buttons untouched for 5 seconds, Polar M71 ti willassume you need some assistance. It will begin to give youhints on what to do next. MODE •
Page 11 - S E T T I N G T H E W A T C H
11 Set the 12/24 h display 1. To activate 12h mode with AM/PM indicator: In the Time of day mode, press and hold SET/START/STOP for twoseconds. 2. To activate 24h mode: Press and hold SET/START/STOP again. Release after two seconds. The chosen time mode is now used in all watch functions. Starting t...
Page 12 - S E T T I N G T H E A L A R M
12 S E T T I N G T H E A L A R M In the Time of day mode, press SET/START/STOP. Alarm symbol • is flashing. 1. Press /LIGHT to select whether you want the alarm ON or OFF Alarm is ON • Alarm is OFF 2. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection. AM/PM starts to flash.In 24h mode the hours flash step...
Page 13 - S E T T I N G T H E T I M E O F D A Y
13 9. Press /LIGHT repeatedly to adjust the desired minutes. You have gone through the alarm setting function. The minutes are flashing. 10. Press MODE and move onward to set the time. When the alarm sounds, it will remain on for oneminute unless you turn it off earlier by pressing any of the three ...
Page 14 - S E T T I N G T H E D A T E
14 S E T T I N G T H E D A T E The date follows the structure YearMonthDay. The digit for the tens of years is flashing. 1. Press /LIGHT to adjust the desired value for the tens of years. 2. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection. The digit for years starts to flash. 3. Press /LIGHT to adjust t...
Page 16 - U S E R S E T T I N G S
16 U S E R S E T T I N G S Polar M71 ti needs information about you to calculate yourOwnZone and OwnCal calorie expenditure. Begin with the display showing the time of day.1. Press MODE three times to enter the SET mode. 2. Press SET/START/STOP to enter the setting loop. USER is displayed. Setting a...
Page 18 - T U R N I N G O W N Z O N E O N / O F F
18 T U R N I N G O W N Z O N E O N / O F F Select whether you want to use the OwnZone option.Alternatively, you can set the Target Zone limits manuallyyourself. 1. Begin with the display showing SET. Press SET/START/ STOP to enter the setting loop. USER is displayed. 2. Press MODE to move onward in ...
Page 21 - A C T I V A T I N G T H E H E L P O N / O F F
21 A C T I V A T I N G T H E H E L P O N / O F F Polar M71 ti has English help texts. When you are familiarwith the product and do not need the Help, you candisable it. 1. Begin with the display showing SET. Press SET/START/ STOP to enter the setting loop. USER is displayed. 2. Press MODE to move on...
Page 23 - DETERMINE YOUR OWNZONE
23 DETERMINE YOUR OWNZONE Polar M71 ti is able to determine the individual trainingheart rate zone for you. This exercise zone is called yourOwnZone (O.Z.). For most adults, OwnZone corresponds to 65-85 % of themaximum heart rate. OwnZone is suitable forcardiovascular training either for health-rela...
Page 26 - O W N Z O N E M E T H O D S
26 O W N Z O N E M E T H O D S Polar M71 ti uses multiple methods for determining yoursafe OwnZone. The primary method is to measure andanalyze the heart rate variability and thereby determinethe most individual and current parameters. If your heart rate exceeds the safety limit during thedeterminat...
Page 29 - S T A R T / S T O P T H E S T O P W A T C H; C H E C K Y O U R H E A R T R A T E L I M I T S
29 S T A R T / S T O P T H E S T O P W A T C H Press SET/START/STOP to start/stop the stopwatch. The elapsed exercise time, time within the TargetZone, calorie expenditure during the exercise and theincrement for the cumulative calorie expenditure will be stored only when the stopwatch is running. Y...
Page 31 - . T O T A L E X E R C I S I N G T I M E ( T O T A L )
31 Your latest training information is in the memory of thePolar M71 ti until the next time you start the stopwatch.Then your previous training information will be replaced bythe new one. Polar M71 ti saves only one compiled trainingfile at a time. 1. In the File mode, press SET/START/STOP to enter ...
Page 33 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
33 Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor is a high-tech instrument ofsuperior design and workmanship and should be treatedwith care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill thewarranty obligations and enjoy this product for many yearsto come. T A K I N G C A R E O F Y O U R P O L A RH E A R T R A T E M ...
Page 34 - B A T T E R I E S; S E R V I C E
34 B A T T E R I E S POLAR TRANSMITTERThe estimated average battery life of the Polar transmitteris 2500 hours of use. Contact your distributor/ dealer for atransmitter replacement. Customer Care Charter for detailed instructions. Polar recycles used transmitters. POLAR M71 ti RECEIVER The estimated...
Page 35 - PRECAUTIONS
35 U S I N G A P O L A R H E A R T R A T EM O N I T O R I N A W A T E RE N V I R O N M E N T Polar M71 ti Heart Rate Monitor is water resistant to 160feet/50 meters. To maintain the water resistance, do notoperate the buttons of the wrist receiver under water. Heart rate measurement in a water envir...
Page 41 - POLAR GLOSSARY
41 Indicates transmission of heart rate. The heart flashes to the beat of your heart. In the Time of day mode indicates that the alarm is on. In the measure mode indicates that the sound signal willalarm if you are exercising outside your Target Zone. Indicates OwnZone determination procedure AGE : ...
Page 43 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
43 Polar Heart Rate Monitor is designed to indicate the level ofphysiological strain and intensity in sports and exercise. Noother use is intended or implied. Heart rate is displayed asnumber of heart beats per minute (bpm). POLAR TRANSMITTER Battery type: Built-in Lithium Cell Battery life: Average...
Page 44 - LIMITED POLAR WARRANTY
44 • Polar Electro Inc. warrants to the original consumer/ purchaser of this heart rate monitor that the product willbe free from defects in material or workmanship for oneyear from the date of purchase. Please keep the receipt which is your proof of purchase! • Polar transmitter is covered by a two...
Page 45 - DISCLAIMER
45 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. makes no representations or warrantieswith respect to this manual or with respect to the ...
Page 46 - INDEX
46 Buttons and their functions .................................................. 8Care and maintenance ........................................................ 33Check your active heart rate limits ..................................... 29Disclaimer .....................................................