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Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Information specific to the F3 product only is marked in blue.

22 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE F1, F2 AND F3 HEART RATE MONITORS ............................................... 23 1.1 HEART RATE MONITOR ELEMENTS ................................................................................................................ 231.2 WRIST UNIT S...

Page 4 - HEART RATE MONITOR ELEMENTS; Wrist Unit; sounds or the reading flashes if you; Transmitter; INTRODUCTION TO THE F1, F2 AND F3 HEART RATE MONITORS

23 ENGLISH The following chapter contains information on the elementsof the F1/F2/F3 heart rate monitors and how to get started. 1.1 HEART RATE MONITOR ELEMENTS Wrist Unit The wrist unit allows you to monitor yourheart rate and exercise time.You can set target heart rate limits foryourself, which yo...

Page 5 - WRIST UNIT SIDE BUTTON AND; In F3 your elapsed; Watch; Indicates the time of day in measure and file mode.

24 ENGLISH 1.2 WRIST UNIT SIDE BUTTON AND DISPLAY SYMBOLS This section contains information on how to operate the wristunit and a symbols guide for reading the data on the display. Polar F1, F2 and F3 heart rate monitors have oneoperating side button. Display symbols Side button functions: • Start h...

Page 6 - HOW TO ACTIVATE YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR FOR THE FIRST TIME

25 ENGLISH This chapter contains information on how to start to useyour heart rate monitor for the first time and how to wearthe transmitter. Before you start exercising, we recommend that you readabout target heart rate zones on page 30. This informationwill help you exercise at the right level.Aft...

Page 7 - MEASURING YOUR HEART RATE; Exercise Time Indicator; mode

26 ENGLISH 2.1 MEASURING YOUR HEART RATE Exercise Time Indicator 1 bullet = 10 minutes of exercise, 6 bullets = 1 hour of exercise.After one hour, when all the bullets are filled in, the cyclestarts again. After 9 hour 59 minutes of exercise the wrist unit returns tothe OFF mode/ TIME mode (F3) . To...

Page 8 - HOW TO REVIEW YOUR PREVIOUS EXERCISE FILE; TIME; HOW TO STOP AND REVIEW A FILE; TIME; and starting time; TIME

27 ENGLISH 2.3 HOW TO REVIEW YOUR PREVIOUS EXERCISE FILE 1. In the OFF mode/ TIME mode , press and hold the side button until FILE appears on the display. Release the side button. FILE , SET and TIME flash alternatively. When FILE is on the display, press the side button to enter the FILE mode. 2.2 ...

Page 9 - HOW TO SET TARGET HEART RATE LIMITS IN F2 AND F3

28 ENGLISH 2. When SET is on the display ( SET , FILE and TIME flash alternatively), press side button to enter SET mode. 3. HI appears briefly on the display, followed by the high limit reading (default 160). Press the side button tochange the high limit. The limit can be set in five beatsteps. Pre...

Page 11 - TIME SETTING IN F3

30 ENGLISH In the time mode, press and hold the side button until FILE appears on the display. Release the side button. FILE , SET and TIME flash alternatively. When TIME is on the display, press the side button to enter TIME set mode. Minutes flash on the display.Select the minutes by pressing the ...

Page 12 - Target Heart Rate Intensity Zones; Light Intensity; TARGET HEART RATE ZONE

31 ENGLISH Your target heart rate zone is a range between the lower and upperheart rate limits expressed as beats per minute (bpm) or aspercentages of your maximum heart rate (HR max ). HR max = The highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximumphysical exertion. To find your maximum heart r...

Page 13 - Taking Care of Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor; CARE AND MAINTENANCE

32 ENGLISH Your Polar heart rate monitor is a high-tech instrument andshould be treated with care. The suggestions below will helpyou fulfill the guarantee obligations and enjoy the product formany years to come. Taking Care of Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor • Clean the transmitter regularly after us...

Page 14 - POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR AND INTERFERENCE; Electromagnetic Interference; Crosstalk

33 ENGLISH 7.1 POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR AND INTERFERENCE Electromagnetic Interference Interference may occur near high voltage power lines, trafficlights, overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines ortrams, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motordriven exercise equipment, ce...

Page 15 - MINIMIZING POSSIBLE RISKS WHEN EXERCISING

34 ENGLISH 7.2 MINIMIZING POSSIBLE RISKS WHEN EXERCISING WITH YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who havebeen sedentary. Before starting a regular exercise program, it isrecommended that you answer the following questions aboutyour health status. If your ans...

Page 16 - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

35 ENGLISH What should I do if... ...there is no heart rate reading (00)? 1. Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed. 2. Check that you have kept the transmitter clean.3. Check that there are no sources of electromagnetic radiation in clos...

Page 17 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

36 ENGLISH The F1/F2/F3 heart rate monitor is designed to • to help the users to achieve their personal fitness goals.• to indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity during an exercise session. No other use is intended or implied. Heart rate is displayed asnumber of heartbeats per minu...

Page 18 - • Please keep the receipt or International Guarantee Card,; LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE

37 ENGLISH • This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar 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 have purchased this product in othercountries. •...

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