Page 3 - POLAR F4 QUICK GUIDE; For further
Press OK 1. SETTINGS 2. TIME MODE? Select 12h or 24h time mode with SET Press OK Press OK If you chose 12h time mode select AM or PM with SET Press OK 3. TIME OF DAY Select the hours with SET Press OK Select the minutes with SET Press OK 4. SET DATE Select MONTH/DATE with SET Press OK Select DATE/MO...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
32 ENGLISH CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE F4 HEART RATE MONITOR ... 33 1.1 F4 PRODUCT SET ............................................ 33 1.2 WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND SYMBOLS ............. 34 1.3 FUNCTIONS ..................................................... 36 2. BASIC SETTINGS .......................
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION TO THE F4 HEART RATE MONITOR; The wrist unit
33 ENGLISH 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE F4 HEART RATE MONITOR 1.1 F4 PRODUCT SET The Polar F4 heart rate monitor setconsists of the following items: The wrist unit displays your heart rate, calories expended, and exercise time. You can also wear it as a watch. Wear the transmitter while exercising. The el...
Page 6 - WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND SYMBOLS; OK button; SET button; Heart Touch
34 ENGLISH 1.2 WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND SYMBOLS OK button • Starts and stops the heart rate measurement • Enters the displayed menu and setting• Moves back to the main mode in the Summary and Totals menu • Accepts the settings• Switches the alarm and snooze off Note: By pressing and holding the OK but...
Page 8 - Settings
36 ENGLISH 1.3 FUNCTIONS Settings Totals Summary Basic Settings • When using the wrist unit for the first time orafter resettingit, press any button to go tothe Basic Settings mode. • Starting point for all functions • Shows date and time • Shows the data recorded during theexercise session (date, d...
Page 10 - HOW TO PUT YOUR TRANSMITTER ON AND
38 ENGLISH 3. EXERCISING To measure your heart rate, you need to wear the transmitter.The wrist unit records the exercise information (date, duration,time spent in target heart rate zone, average heart rate,maximum heart rate and expended calories) during yourexercise session. Note: The default sett...
Page 11 - For further information on determining your; Fitness bullets; is displayed when the alarm is on.; bullet starts to blink. When 10 minutes is up, the next
39 ENGLISH 3.2 FUNCTIONS DURING EXERCISE Checking the Time of Day Bring the wrist unit near the Polar logoon the transmitter. The time of day isdisplayed for three seconds. Or you canpress the SET button until you seethe Time of Day display. limits. These are the limits you can see on the upper row ...
Page 12 - HOW TO STOP AND REVIEW THE EXERCISE SUMMARY; The following information is shown in the Exercise Summary.; DURATION
40 ENGLISH 3.3 HOW TO STOP AND REVIEW THE EXERCISE SUMMARY Note: The following information is only available if you have used the transmitter belt during your exercise session. Press the OK button to stop the recording of the exercisedata. The SUMMARY view is automatically displayed. Eachresult is d...
Page 13 - CHECKING SAVED EXERCISE INFORMATION
41 ENGLISH 4. CHECKING SAVED EXERCISE INFORMATION 4.1 SUMMARY FILE You can review your latest exercise information in theSummary file. 1. In the Time of Day display, press SET. SUMMARY is displayed. 2. Press OK to start reviewing the data. DATE is displayed. 3. Scroll with the SET to see the followi...
Page 14 - RESET; TOTALS
42 ENGLISH If you wish to reset all the information, press OK. RESET flashes on the display. Select RESET or NO RESET with SET.Confirm your choice with the OK button. RESET ALL is displayed. 4. Press and hold the OK button until the wrist unit returns to the Time of Day display. Press SET twice Rese...
Page 15 - HOW TO CHANGE SETTINGS; OK
43 ENGLISH 5. HOW TO CHANGE SETTINGS In the Settings menu, you can view or change the informationyou have set earlier, such as heart rate limits, your personalinformation and watch settings. You can also prepare yoursettings and transfer them to your wrist unit from your PC.For further information, ...
Page 17 - USER INFORMATION SETTINGS; UNIT
45 ENGLISH 5.4 USER INFORMATION SETTINGS If you start from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4.5. WEIGHT (LBS/KG) is displayed. Adjust your weight with SET. Press OK to proceed to height setting. 6. HEIGHT: Adjust your height with SET. Press OK to proceed to age setting. Note: If you use lb/ft...
Page 18 - TARGET HEART RATE ZONE; is; according to your age:; visit your; , write down your own target heart rate zones and select the; Target Heart Rate Intensity Zones
46 ENGLISH 6. TARGET HEART RATE ZONE Your target heart rate zone is a range betweenthe lower and upper heart rate limits expressedas percentages of your maximum heart rate(HR max ) or as beats per minute (bpm). HR max is the highest number of heartbeats per minuteduring maximum physical exertion. Th...
Page 19 - Light Intensity Zone; Moderate Intensity Zone; Hard
47 ENGLISH When your heart beats at 60-70% of your HR max (HR max % ), you are in the Light Intensity Zone . Whether you have just started working out or you exercise fairly regularly, much ofyour workout will be in this zone. Fat is the body’s main sourceof energy at this level of intensity; theref...
Page 20 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; Taking Care of Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor
48 ENGLISH 7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Polar heart rate monitor is a high-tech instrument and shouldbe treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill theguarantee obligations and enjoy the product for many years to come. Taking Care of Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor • Clean the trans...
Page 21 - INTERFERENCE DURING EXERCISE; Electromagnetic Interference
49 ENGLISH 8.1 INTERFERENCE DURING EXERCISE Electromagnetic Interference Disturbances may occur near high voltage power lines, traffic lights,overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines or trams,televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor driven exerciseequipment, cellular phones...
Page 22 - MINIMIZING POSSIBLE RISKS WHEN EXERCISING; • Do you use a pacemaker or another implanted electronic
50 ENGLISH 8.2 MINIMIZING POSSIBLE RISKS WHEN EXERCISING Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have beensedentary. Before starting a regular exercise program, it isrecommended that you answer the following questions about yourhealth status. If the answer is yes to any of these que...
Page 23 - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
51 ENGLISH 9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What should I do if... …I don’t know where I am in the menu? Press and hold the OK button until the time of day is displayed. …there is no heart rate reading (00)? 1. Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened and that you are wearing it as in...
Page 24 - Wrist Unit; TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION; Transmitter
52 ENGLISH The Polar F4 heart rate monitor is designed to • help users to achieve their personal fitness goals.• indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity during an exercise session. No other use is intended or implied. Wrist Unit Battery type: CR 1632 Battery life: Average 2 years (E...
Page 25 - LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE; • This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by
53 ENGLISH 11. LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE • This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for the consumers who have purchased thisproduct in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar internationalguarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for the consumers whohave p...
Page 26 - • The material in this manual is for informational purposes only.
54 ENGLISH 12. DISCLAIMER • The material in this manual is for informational purposes only. The products it describes are subject to change without priornotice, due to the manufacturer’s continuous developmentprogram. • Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties wit...
