Page 2 - Thank you for choosing Polar!
The Polar S510 offers you various possibilities on customising exercise sessionsto fit your personal needs. For example, use the Interval Trainer function to guide you through a completeinterval training session. Or, you can choose the functions that suit you best:OwnCal calorie calculation, timers,...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS A. Getting going ....................... 5 Heart rate monitor parts ......................... 5Buttons and their functions .................... 6Easy start ................................................... 8 How to prepare the wrist receiver ..... 8Installing the Polar Bike Mount ...........
Page 4 - I. Frequently asked questions 88
A 5 Heart rate monitorparts and theirfunctions The Polar T61™transmitter detects yourheart rate and transmitsit to the wrist receiver. The elastic strap holdsthe transmittercomfortably, yet firmly,in the correct position. The Polar wrist receiverdisplays your heart rateand cycling data duringexercis...
Page 5 - Resets the heart rate monitor.; Buttons and their functions; See the glossary for display symbols and text interpretation.
A 6 A 7 STOP SIGNAL / LIGHT RESET OK Signal/ Light Turns the beep on or off.Turns the backlight on. Reset Resets the heart rate monitor. Stop Return - Stops measuring the heart rate.Exits the displayed mode and returns tothe previous mode level.Returns to the Time of day displayfrom any mode by pres...
Page 6 - How to prepare the wrist receiver; Easy start; Installing the Polar Bike Mount
A 8 A 9 How to prepare the wrist receiver 1. Since the display is blank when the receiver leaves the factory, you have to activate the wrist receiver by pressingthe OK button twice, after which the Time of day displayappears. This is a one-off procedure; once you have turnedon your receiver you can ...
Page 8 - Modes and their functions; Press OK again. The stopwatch starts running and you can start; How to stop measuring your heart rate; Press the stop button. The stopwatch and other calculations stop.; After exercising
A 12 A 13 Modes and their functions 4. Press the OK button to start measuring your heart rate. A heart symbol will start flashing and your heart rate (beats per minute) will appear ina maximum of 15 seconds. 5. Press OK again. The stopwatch starts running and you can start exercising. The exercise d...
Page 9 - complete file
A 14 A 15 *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor required 3. FILE Your receiver stores the latest exercise information in one complete file : • the start date and time of the exercise • total exercise time • the average and maximum heart rate readings for the exercise session • the recovery value (only Basi...
Page 11 - B. HOW TO ENTER SETTINGS; Move forward and backward by using the up or down buttons.
B 19 B 18 Time Of Day File Options Fit. Test Connect Exercise Set Function Set Bike Set User Set Monitor Set Watch Set B. HOW TO ENTER SETTINGS This section describes how to manually entersettings by pressing the receiver buttons. However,Polar S510 offers you another way as well: prepareyour settin...
Page 12 - User information settings
B 21 B 20 Options User Set kg/ lbs cm/ feet inch Birthday Sex Activity HR max VO 2max User information settings In the User Set loop you can move forward only by pressing OK. Units 2: setting orderis month - day - year. Measuring units depend on the settings in Options/ Monitor Set/ Unit 1 or Unit 2...
Page 13 - Exercise settings; Top; setting when you set this value for the first time.
B 23 B 22 When you start setting your exercise preferences your first choice is to selectwhether you want to set your personal exercise set or to exercise withBasicUse option. If you select to start setting the exercise sets, your secondchoice is whether you want to select BasicSet or an Interval Tr...
Page 15 - You can select 4 optional types of intervals:
B 27 B 26 Setting timers If you start from the Time of day display, repeat steps 1-5. 6. Scroll up or down until desired timer is displayed. Press OK to start setting the timer. 7. Scroll up or down to turn the timer on or OFF. Press OK. Timer OFF: Skip steps 8-9. 8. Scroll up or down to adjust minu...
Page 17 - Naming exercise sets; Turning functions on/off; OwnCal calorie counter on/off
B 31 B 30 B . RecoHr is displayed. 10. Scroll up or down to adjust the value. Press OK. Recovery Hr appears. OrC. Rec. Dist is displayed. 10. Scroll up or down to adjust kilometres. Press OK. 11. Scroll up or down to adjust hundreds of metres. Press OK. Recovery DIST appears. To continue your settin...
Page 18 - Bicycle feature settings; Predicted maximum heart rate on/off; Scroll up or down to set the HR; -p can be turned on only if Polar Fitness Test is on.
B 33 B 32 Bicycle feature settings 1. In the Time of day display scroll up or down until OPTIONS is displayed.2. Press OK to enter the Options mode. EXERCISE SET is displayed.3. Scroll up or down until BIKE SET is displayed.4. Press OK to start the bike settings.5. Scroll up or down to start setting...
Page 19 - This is the value you must set on the meter.; Adjusting the wheel size; ERTRO
B 35 B 34 METHOD 2.Mark the tread of the front tire with a line and roll the tire perpendicularto the ground. You can also use the valve as a mark. Mark a line on theground. Move your bike on a flat surface straight ahead for one completewheel rotation. Check that the tire is perpendicular to the gr...
Page 20 - Naming Bike 1 and Bike 2
B 37 B 36 Cadence* on/off (Cadence) If you start from the Time of day display, repeat steps 1-5. 6. Scroll up or down until Cadence is displayed.7. Press OK to start setting the Cadence. On/OFF starts to flash.8. Scroll up or down to set the Cadence on or off. Press OK. Autostart on/off (AutoStrt) I...
Page 21 - Monitor settings; Selecting measuring units
B 39 B 38 Options Monitor Set Sound Units Help On/OFF 1/2 On/OFF Monitor settings 1. In the Time of day display scroll up or down untilOPTIONS is displayed. 2. Press OK to enter the Options mode.EXERCISE SETis displayed. 3. Scroll up or down until MONITOR SET is displayed.4. Press OK to start the mo...
Page 22 - Setting alarm; Watch settings
B 41 B 40 Options Watch Set Alarm Time 1/2 Date 12h Time mode:month - day - year. 1. In the Time of day display scroll up or down until OPTIONS is displayed. 2. Press OK to enter the Options mode. EXERCISE SET is displayed. 3. Scroll up or down until WATCH SET is displayed. 4. Press OK to start the ...
Page 23 - Setting tips; Swap time 1 or time 2; Measure mode; Keep the wrist receiver within 1 metre/ 3 feet of your transmitter.
B 42 C 43 Time of day Measure mode Exercise recording mode Setting tips Swap time 1 or time 2 In the Time of day display press and hold the down button. Time 1 or Time2 is displayed in the uppermost row for a couple of seconds. Displayedtime will now be used in all watch and alarm functions. If you ...
Page 24 - Or
C 45 C 44 3. Start from the Time of day display by pressing the OK to start measuring your heart rate. A heart symbol will start flashing and your heart rate inbeats per minute will appear in max. 15 seconds. You have now enteredto the Measure mode. The receiver returns automatically to the Time ofd...
Page 25 - If you are starting from the Time of day display, press and hold OK.; If your preset exercise requires cycling settings; , Set Bike is displayed; Exercise recording mode; Autostart for recording a cycling exercise
C 47 C 46 If you are starting from the Time of day display, press and hold OK. Exercise information will be stored in an exercise file only when thestopwatch is running. The ongoing recording is indicated with a graphicbar that runs continuously on the display. If your preset exercise requires cycli...
Page 26 - In addition to the alarm you can see:; Swapping the heart rate limits; Press OK to store lap and split time.; Pausing the exercise
C 49 C 48 The following functions can be used during all three optional Exercise modes. Illuminating the display Press the signal/light button.After you use backlight once in the Measure mode, Polar S510 automaticallyilluminates the display if you: start or stop the exercise session, store lapinform...
Page 28 - indicates that Interval; First
C 53 C 52 Starting an exercise set 1. Start from the Time of day display. Press OK to enter the Measure mode.2. If you want to swap the preset exercise set, press and hold the up button until the exercise set (E1-E5) is swapped. Release. Repeat untildesired exercise set is displayed. 3. To start exe...
Page 29 - Interval session; Interval phase; Distance-based interval; Recovery calculation; based or
C 55 C 54 Interval session 1. First Preset heart rate limits 2 (if set on).2. Then One of the following is displayed depending on your settings: A. manual, B. time-based, C. heart-rate-based interval or D. distance-based interval. A. Manual interval Number of set intervals.Current interval number.If...
Page 30 - Drop in your heart rate.; Interrupting an interval training exercise; Exercising with BasicSet; Starting the timers
C 57 C 56 OrC. Distance-based recovery Recovery countdown distance.Current heart rate. At the end of recovery A. and B. Or C. Recovery duration. Recovery distance. Drop in your heart rate. Cool-down phase 1. First Preset heart rate limits 3 (if set on). 2. Then Countdown timer 3.Heart rate informati...
Page 32 - Starting date and time alternate on the display.
D 61 D 60 D. HOW TO RECALL TRAININGINFORMATION Time of Day File Options Fit. Test Connect F6 F5 F4 F3 F2 F1 The Polar S510 starts saving your exercisinginformation as you start the stopwatch in theExercise mode. You can recall the information inthe File mode. The Polar S510 stores one completetraini...
Page 33 - Exercise time; You can see the exercised distance.; Speed information; Average and maximum speed of the exercise alternate.
D 63 D 62 Complete File Exe. Time Recovery Exe. Dist Speed Cadence Limits InZone1 InZone2 InZone3 KCal Tot. KCal Tot. Time Rid. Time Odometer EXE. SET LAPS Lap 99 Lap 1 Best Lap CoolDown Interval WarmUp Reco 30 Int 30 Reco 1 Int 1 • Move forward and backward within fileloops with up or down buttons....
Page 34 - Average and maximum cadence of the exercise alternate.
D 65 D 64 Cadence information* (Cad. Avg/ Max) Average and maximum cadence of the exercise alternate. Heart rate limits 1, 2 and 3 (Limits 1/ Limits 2/ Limits 3) Settings of the heart rate limits alternate on the display. Limits 1 are usedfor target heart rate zone 1, limits 2 for zone 2 and limits ...
Page 35 - Recovery information
D 67 D 66 Start with the display showing Interval.Continue recalling more detailed information on your Interval phase.1. Press OK to see details of each interval and recovery.2. Scroll up or down between intervals and recoveries.3. To return to the interval phase display press the stop button. Inter...
Page 36 - Resetting your cumulative counts to zero; Downloading Training Data to Computer; Laps
D 68 E 69 E. CONNECTION TOCOMPUTER Resetting your cumulative counts to zero Once your have reset the cumulative count you cannot retrieve it.Start with the display showing Tot. KCal, Tot. Time, Rid. Time or Odometer. 1. Press OK to start resetting the desired total count. Reset appears and the value...
Page 37 - Interrupt the data transfer to the computer; Uploading Settings from Computer
E 70 E 71 To be able to transfer the recorded training information via SonicLink™and to analyse it with PC Coach Light software version 3.0 or later, youneed a personal computer with a sound card and microphone. To makesure that the training information transfer will be successful, check thatthere a...
Page 38 - OwnIndex; F. POLAR FITNESS TEST
E 72 F 73 If the data transfer was unsuccessful bring the receiver closer to the loudspeakers or turn the volume level of the loudspeakers up. Interrupt the data transfer to the computer by pressing the stop button during data transfer. CONNECT is displayed. OwnIndex OwnIndex is a value which is com...
Page 39 - Predicted maximum heart rate
F 74 F 75 If you want to improve your cardiovascular fitness, it takes a minimum of6 weeks on an average to see a noticeable change in OwnIndex. Less fitindividuals see progress even more rapidly and for more fit individualsmore time is needed. The better the cardiovascular fitness of an individual,...
Page 40 - Lie down and relax; Turn the fitness test sound signal on/off; Fitness test settings
F 76 F 77 To be able to carry out the Polar Fitness Test you need to do the followingsettings in the Options mode: • Set your personal user information and long-term physical activity level. • Set the Polar Fitness Test on. • Set the HR max -p on if you want to get a prediction of your maximum heart...
Page 41 - Interrupt the test; Update OwnIndex and HR; You can update your OwnIndex and HR; appears if you have not updated your latest test results.; To return to the Time of day display, press and hold the stop button.; Fitness classes; MEN
F 78 F 79 Interrupt the test • You can stop the test any time during the test by pressing the stop button.Failed TEST is displayed for a few seconds.The latest OwnIndex and HR max -p are not replaced. If the wrist receiver does not succeed in receiving your heart rate at thebeginning or during the t...
Page 42 - Taking care of your Polar heart rate monitor; Do not immerse the speed sensor in water.
F 80 G. CARE ANDMAINTENANCE Your Polar heart rate monitor is a high-tech instrument ofsuperior design and workmanship and should be treated withcare. The suggestions below will help you fulfill the warrantyobligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. Taking care of your Polar heart rat...
Page 43 - with a small screwdriver.; Service
Batteries Polar T61 transmitter The estimated average battery life of the Polar T61 transmitter is 2500hours of use. Contact your distributor/ dealer for a transmitterreplacement. Polar recycles used transmitters. See your Customer CareCharter for detailed instructions. Polar S510 wrist receiver The...
Page 44 - as you would normally.; Polar heart rate monitor and interference; Using the Polar S510 in a water environment; Your Polar S510 is water resistant to 20 metres/ 60 feet.
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 exercise equipment, cellularphones or when you walk through electric security ...
Page 45 - Before beginning a regular exercise program consult your doctor
If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contactwith the skin, check the Polar heart rate monitor materials from the “Technical specifications” chapter. It is recommended that you wearthe transmitter against your bare skin to ensure flawless operation.However, if you wish to wear the tra...
Page 47 - Press any of the buttons once. The time of day is displayed.; ...there are irregular speed, distance or heart rate readings?; your training partner.
1. Press the RESET button with a pen tip. Display becomes full of digits. If you don’t press any button after reset within one minute the wristreceiver goes to the Time of day display. 2. Press any of the buttons once. The time of day is displayed. ...the battery of the wrist receiver must be replac...
Page 49 - Default Settings; Limit Values
Default Settings Time of day 24h Alarm OFF Date of Birth 0 (adjustable range for year is 1921 - 2020)Sex Male Weight 0 (kg) Height 0 (cm) Activity Low HR max 220-age VO 2max male (Male) 45 female (Female) 35 Bike 1/2 OFF Wheel size for bike 1 2000 Wheel size for bike 2 2100 Cadence, autostart OFF Ac...
Page 54 - Index
M 104 Index 12/ 24h time mode ................................. 41Activity/button sound On/OFF .............. 38Alarm settings ........................................ 40Autostart On/OFF ................................... 36BasicSet exercise .............................. 24, 57Bike 1/2/OFF ..........
Page 55 - Road Map; Polar Electro Oy; Dear Customer
COVER S510 GBR C.fh8 8.3.2001 12:45 Page 2 Road Map OK Manufactured by: Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Tel. +358-8-520 2100 Fax +358-8-520 2300 www.polar.fi Dear Customer Recyclable material. Printed in Holland. Graphic Design CIS, Finland. Congratulations on purchasing a Polar ...
