Polar FT60™
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1. 35 ENGLISH Footpod Calibration 35 6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 36 Caring for Your Polar FT60 36 SENICE an E aE date te ies 37 Changing 38 Precautions 40 Troubleshooting 42 Technical Specifications 43 Guarantee and Disclaimer 44 ENGLISH 1 GET STARTED Get to Know Your Polar FT60 The Wrist Unit records and displays your heart rate and other data during training The WearLink transmits the heart rate signal to the wrist unit The transmitter consists of a connector and strap The latest version of this user manual can be downloaded at www polar fi support Register your Polar product at http register polar fi and help us improve our products and services to better meet your needs 4 Get Started Start With Basic Settings To activate your Polar FT60 press and hold any button for one second Once the FT60 is activated it cannot be switched off T cB S09 Language Select Deutsch English Espa ol Francais Italiano Portugu s or Suomi with UP DOWN Press OK Please enter basic settings is displayed Press OK Select Time Format Enter Time Enter Date Select Units metric KG CM or imperial LBS FT By selecting Ibs ft calories are displayed as CAL otherwise they2. Calories Expended calories during the session and fat percentage Average Maximum dum 9 Average and maximum heart rate during training session 1 Average Maximum Average and maximum speed of training session displayed only if optional GPS footpod in use H Distance Distance and duration of training session displayed only if optional GPS footpod in use This week Your targets for the current training week and the results you have achieved so far This information is only visible when the program is active Optional GPS sensor or Footpod required to view speed and distance data 22 After Training ENGLISH Table 1 Feedback Fat burn improving Training at low intensity is improving your body s ability to burn fat Fitness improving Training at moderate intensity is improving your fitness Maximal perform improving Training at hard intensity is improving your maximal performance If you are training enough at more than one intensity level training will have several effects Fat burn and fitness Training is primarily improving your body s ability to burn fat but it improving also improves your fitness Fitness and fat burn Training is primarily improving your fitness but also your body s ability improving to burn fat Max perf and fitness improving Training is improving your fitness and maximal performance After Training 23 ENGLISH Weekly Follow up Every Sun
3. Language Select Deutsch English Espa ol Francais Italiano Portugu s or Suomi Accessory Settings Footpod Calibration Calibrate Foot Pod during training on the fly calibration Make sure the foot pod function in the Polar FT60 is on Select Settings gt Training settings gt Speed sensor Footpod and press OK To calibrate the footpod during training choosing either alternative 1 Stop running stand still and press and hold LIGHT to go to Quick menu OR 2 Stop running stand still and press BACK once Select Calibrate Footpod Fix the displayed distance with the actual distance you just run and press OK Calibration factor set is displayed The foot pod is now calibrated and ready for action ENGLISH Set Calibration Factor Manually There are two options for setting the calibration factor manually 1 Before training Select Settings gt Training settings gt Footpod calib Factor Set the calibration factor and press OK The foot pod is now calibrated 2 After starting heart rate measurement and before training recording In the time mode press OK and then select Training settings gt Footpod calib Factor Set the calibration factor and press OK The foot pod is now calibrated To start training recording press BACK once and then select Start Optional S1 foot pod required Settings 35 ENGLISH 6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Caring for Your Polar FT60 Like any electronic device the
4. you run 20 50 km or 12 31 miles per week or spend 3 5 hours per week in comparable physical activity Settings 33 ENGLISH 34 3 MODERATE 1 3 hours per week You participate regularly in recreational sports e g you run 5 10 km or 3 6 miles per week or spend 1 3 hours per week in comparable physical activity or your work requires modest physical activity 4 LOW 0 1 hours per week You do not participate regularly in programmed recreational sport or heavy physical activity e g you walk only for pleasure or exercise hard enough to cause heavy breathing or perspiration only occasionally wnIndex Y02max When you perform the Polar Fitness Test your OwnIndex value is shown as a default Change the default value only if you know your laboratory measured value Settings General Settings Select Settings gt General settings Button sounds Select OFF Soft Loud or Yery loud Button lock Select Manual lock or Automatic lock Automatic lock The wrist unit automatically locks all the buttons except LIGHT during training You can switch the button lock off by pressing and holding LIGHT until Buttons unlocked is displayed Manual Lock To lock buttons manually press and hold LIGHT and confirm with OK To unlock press LIGHT until Buttons unlocked is displayed Units Select Metric kg km or Imperial lb Ft By selecting Ib ft calories are displayed as Cal otherwise they are shown as kcal
5. Feels like Tiredness in muscles and heavy breathing Recommended for Fit users for short training sessions Zone 2 70 80 Benefits Improves aerobic fitness Feels like Good easy breathing moderate sweating Recommended for Everybody for typical training sessions with moderate length Zone 1 60 70 Benefits Improves basic endurance and helps recovery Feels like Comfortable easy breathing low loading for muscles light sweating Recommended for Everybody Troubleshooting User information missing is displayed Enter the missing user information e Fitness test result required is displayed gt You need to perform the Fitness Test Read more about training in Training Articles at http articles polar fi 10 Before Training Change End your program To change your fitness goal create a new program in Menu Rpplications Training program Change program For instance if you have started with weight loss program and have achieved your goal change your goal to Improve Fitness or Maximize Fitness To end your active training program select Menu gt AppUcations gt Training program gt program gt End Program Select Yes ENGLISH To view the results of your previous program Select Menu gt Applications gt Training program gt Results of past prog The following information is displayed Start date and Duration The start date and the duration of the tra
6. have a user changeable battery To change the battery yourself please follow the instructions carefully as instructed in chapter Change Batteries Yourself Prior to changing the batteries please note the following The low battery indicator is displayed when only 10 15 of the battery capacity is left Excessive use of the backlight drains the battery more rapidly The backlight and sound are automatically turned off when the low battery indicator is displayed Any alarms set prior to the appearance of the low battery indicator will remain active e n cold conditions the low battery indicator may appear but will disappear when the temperature rises 38 Important Information Change Batteries Yourself When changing the battery make sure the sealing ring is not damaged in which case you should replace it with a new one You can purchase the sealing ring battery kits at well equipped Polar retailers and authorized Polar Services In the USA and Canada the additional sealing rings are available at authorized Polar Service Centers In the USA the sealing ring battery kits are also available at www shoppolar com Keep the batteries away from children If swallowed contact a doctor immediately Batteries should be properly disposed of according to local regulations When handling a new fully charged battery avoid clasp like contact i e simultaneous from both sides with metal or electrically conducting tools like t
7. scope of Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and batteries and accumulators used in products are in the scope of Directive 2006 66 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators These products and batteries accumulators inside Polar products should thus be disposed of separately in EU countries A This marking shows that the product is protected against electric shocks Important Information 45 ENGLISH Disclaimer Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 The material in this manual is for informational FIN 90440 KEMPELE purposes only The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice due to the manufacturer s Tel 358 8 5202 100 Fax 358 8 5202 300 continuous development program www polar fi e Polar Electro Inc Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein e Polar Electro Inc Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable 17943441 00 ENGA 03 2011 any damages losses costs or expenses direct indirect or incidental consequential or special arising out of or related to the use of this material or the products described herein This product is covered by the following patent documents US 5486818 US6277080 US6537227 US65406
8. the value you want to change and press OK Adjust the values with UP DOWN and accept with OK Select Settings gt Watch time and date e Alarm Set the alarm to go on Once from Monday to Friday Every day or turn it OFF Press BACK to stop the alarm or UP DOWN to snooze for 10 minutes The alarm cannot be used during training Time Select Time 1 and set the time format hours and minutes Select Time 2 to set time for another time zone by adding or substracting hours In the Time view you can quickly change from Time 1 to Time 2 by pressing and holding DOWN Time zone Select time zone 1 or 2 Date Set the date e Watch Face Select Time and logo Time and trophy or Time only 32 Settings Training Settings Select Settings gt Training settings Training sounds Select Very loud Loud Soft or OFF Speed sensor Activate or deactivate speed and distance sensor by selecting BPS sensor Footpod or OFF e Heart rate view Set the FT60 to display your heart rate as Beats per minute or as Percent of maximum Speed view Select Kilometres per hour KM H Minutes per kilometre or Miles per hour MPH Minutes per mile Footpod calib factor For more information see Accessory settings e HeartTouch Select On or OFF e Zone lack Select Zone 1 2 Or 3 to train on a specific heart rate zone or set the zone lock OFF Zone 1 Limits Adjust your zone 1 limits manually When s
9. 86 US20090156944 US7324841 US7076291 US6104947 US5611346 US 049299955 Other patents pending 46 Important Information Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN 90440 KEMPELE Tel 358 8 5202 100 Fax 4358 8 5202 300 www polar fi m P POLAR LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
10. Polar FT60 User Manual A POLAR LISTEN TO YOUR BODY ENGLISH Contents 1 GET STARTED Get to Know Your Polar FT60 Start With Basic Settings Wrist Unit Buttons and Menu Structure Symbols on the Display 2 BEFORE TRAINING Activate Your Polar Star Training Program cene rne Change End your program Test Your Fitness Level 3 TRAINING eere Wear the Transmitter Start Start Training With OwnZone During Training Stop Training Recording 21 AFTER TRAINING 22 Training Feedback 22 Weekly Follow up 24 Program Update 26 Weight Diary 27 Follow Your fitness Test Results 28 Review Training Data 29 Transfer 31 ne SETTINGS anana aaae oaa 32 Watch 32 Training Settings 32 User Information 33 General Settings 34 Accessory
11. Polar training computer should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use Dry the connector with a soft towel Never use alcohol or any abrasive material e g steel wool or cleaning chemicals Wash the strap regularly in a washing machine at 40 C 104 F or at least after every fifth use This ensures reliable measurement and maximizes the life span of the transmitter Use a washing pouch Do not soak spin dry iron dry clean or bleach the strap Do not use detergent with bleach or fabric softener Never put the transmitter connector in the washing machine or drier 36 Important Information Dry and store the strap and the transmitter connector separately to maximize the transmitter battery lifetime Wash the strap in a washing machine before long term storage and always after use in pool water with high chlorine content Keep your training computer and transmitter in a cool and dry place Do not keep them in a damp environment in non breathable material a plastic bag or a sports bag nor with conductive material a wet towel The training computer and transmitter are water resistant and can be used in water activities Other compatible sensors are water resistant and can be used in rainy weather Do not expose the training computer to d
12. are shown as KCAL Calories are measured as kilocalories 10 TI ENGLISH Enter Weight Enter Height Enter Date of birth Select Sex Settings 0K is displayed Select Yes to accept and save the settings Basic settings complete is displayed and the FT60 enters Time mode Select No if you want to change the settings Please enter basic settings is displayed Re enter your basic settings To modify your personal settings later see Settings Get Started 5 ENGLISH Wrist Unit Buttons and Menu Structure A UP Enter the menu and move through selection lists adjust values OK Confirm selections select training Data type or training settings Follow Up Your Achievements Y DOWN Enter the menu and move through selection lists adjust values ini Applications BACK Training pp Exit the menu Return to the previous level Cancel selection Leave settings unchanged With a long press return to Time view 180808 Settings LIGHT e Illuminate the display e With a long press enter quick menu in Time view to lock buttons set alarm or select time zone or during training to adjust training sounds or lock buttons 6 Get Started ENGLISH Symbols on the Display The following table presents the display symbols and their descriptions Description The battery of the wrist unit is low The alarm is active Sounds are off Time 2 is in use Number two is displayed at t
13. back on your chest and keep the wrist unit in this interference free area as much as possible If the FT60 still does not work the piece of equipment may be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement Polar FT60 may be worn when swimming To maintain water resistance do not press buttons under water For more information visit http support polar fi Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281 Products are divided into three categories according to their water resistance Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category and compare it to the chart below Please note that these definitions do not necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers Marking on case back Water resistant characteristics Water resistant Protected against wash splashes sweat raindrops etc Not suitable for swimming Water resistant 30 m 50 m Suitable for bathing and swimming Water resistant 100 m Suitable for swimming and snorkeling without air tanks Important Information 41 ENGLISH Troubleshooting If you don t know where you are in the menu press and hold BACK until the time of day is displayed If there are no reactions to any buttons or the wrist unit displays unusual readings reset the wrist unit by pressing four buttons UP DOWN BACK and LIGHT simultaneously for four seconds All other settings but time and date are saved If the hear
14. day at midnight an envelope with the week s results will appear on the display of your wrist unit Press UP to view Week targets achieved Tells you whether or not you have achieved the week s targets Results Excellent Well done Nice Fitness maintained Incomplete training week Good recovery week Excellent recovery week If your result is excellent the FT60 rewards you with a trophy The trophy appears in the time mode display Achieved week targ t Achieved training duration vs week target duration Rchieved Week target Expended calories vs week target sessions The number of training sessions achieved this week also displayed without a program Achieved time per zone Time spent in intensity zones 1 2 and 3 This week Training guidance for the starting week displayed only when accessed from the envelope See Table 2 for more information 24 After Training Table 2 Training guidance for the starting week ENGLISH Train a lot more You need to train a lot more to get effects Train more You do not train enough for improvement Train more in zone X Train like Last week You need to train more in this zone You did a good job last week Keep it up Train less in zone X You should decrease training in this zone Train much less in zone 3 You should train less in hard intensity zone this week Recovery week You need recovery to avoid ov
15. dex value OWMINDEX 8 09 08 To delete an OwnIndex value select the value you want to delete with UP DOWN When the value is displayed press and hold LIGHT until Delete this value is displayed Select Yes 28 After Training ENGLISH Review Training Data Review your training data in Training Files Week summaries and Totals 1 Select Data gt Training Files to view detailed training information on your 100 most recent training sessions The information is similar to what is displayed after each training session Each bar represents training session Select a training session you wish to view 13 03 2008 Upper row Date and time of day when the file was created Lower row Training time When Training files becomes full the oldest training file is replaced by the most recent one If you want to save the file for a longer period transfer it to Polar web service on www polarpersonaltrainer com For further information see Transfer Data To delete a training file select Data gt Delete files and the file you want to delete Delete File is displayed Select Yes Remove From total is displayed To remove the file from totals as well select Yes After Training 29 ENGLISH 2 Select Data Week summaries to view the training data and results for the last 16 weeks Each bar represents one training week Select a week you wish to view with UP DOWN Upper row Week start Week end date Lower row T
16. e Polar training computer at their own risk Before starting use we always recommend a maximal exercise stress test under a doctor s supervision The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the Polar training computer If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with your skin or if you suspect an allergic reaction due to using the product check the listed materials in Technical Specifications To avoid any skin reaction to the transmitter wear it over a shirt but moisten the shirt well under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause a black color to come off the transmitter s surface possibly staining light colored clothes If you use perfume or insect repellent on your skin you must ensure that it does not come into contact with the training computer or the transmitter ENGLISH Training equipment with electronic components may cause interfering stray signals To tackle these problems try the following 1 Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the training equipment as you would normally 2 Move the wrist unit around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or does not flash the heart symbol Interference is often worst right in front of the display panel of the equipment while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance 3 Putthe transmitter
17. er and age Locate your OwnlIndex on the table and find out your fitness level class and how your aerobic fitness compares to others of the same gender and age This classification is based on a literature review of 62 studies where VOomax was measured directly in healthy adult subjects in the USA Canada and 7 European countries Reference Shvartz E Reibold RC Aerobic fitness norms for males and females aged 6 to 75 years a review Aviat Space Environ Med 61 3 11 1990 14 Before Training 3 TRAINING Wear the Transmitter Wear the transmitter to measure heart rate 1 Wet the electrode areas of the strap under running water 2 Attach the connector to the strap Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably 3 the strap around your chest just below the chest muscles and attach the hook to the other end of the strap 4 Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a central and upright position Detach the connector from the strap after every use to maximize the transmitter battery lifetime Sweat and moisture may keep the electrodes wet and the transmitter activated This will reduce the transmitter battery life See detailed washing instructions in Important Information chapter e m zc 2 c Training ENGLISH 15 ENGLISH Start Training 1 Wear the wrist unit and WearLink 2 In Time mode press OK a
18. erreaching Recovery week still needed You have not recovered yet last week was still too hard Train as planned You have had a good start continue training according to the program After Training 25 ENGLISH Weight Update If you are following the weight loss program the FT60 will remind you to update your weight by displaying an envelope once a week l Time to check your weight is displayed Press OK 2 Set current weight appears Select Yes to update your weight Fitness Test As soon as you reach your training targets the FT60 will post an envelope reminding you to take a fitness test The result of the test is taken into account in the weekly program update l Time to test Fitness is displayed 2 Test fitness appears Select Yes or No 3 f you decide to take a new test see Test Your Fitness Level for more information 26 After Training Program Update Polar FT60 continuously analyzes your progress and adjusts by increasing or decreasing weekly targets An envelope appears on the display to notify you when the program has been updated Press UP to open the envelope 1 Program has been updated is displayed the FT60 has analyzed your progress and adapted your program targets accordingly 2 Time for a recovery week is displayed To optimize your training you need to have an ideal balance between training and recovery Recovery week allows your body to improve and adapt to the st
19. etting the upper limit the lower limit of zone 2 is set automatically Zone 2 limits Adjust your zone 2 limits manually When setting the lower limit the upper limit of zone 1 is set automatically When setting the upper limit the lower limit of zone 3 is set automatically Zone 3 limits Adjust your zone 3 limits manually When setting the lower limit the upper limit of zone 2 is set automatically Change the zone limits defined by Polar FT60 only if you know your limits for burning fat improving fitness and maximizing fitness If the training program is active the FT60 will incorporate your new zone limits when updating the program targets ENGLISH User Information Select Settings gt User Information and press OK Weight Enter your weight Height Enter your height Date of birth Enter your date of birth Sex Select MALE or FEMALE Maximum heart rate is the highest number of heartbeats per minute bpm during maximum physical exertion Change the default value only if you know your laboratory measured value Activity Select the alternative that best describes the overall amount and intensity of your physical activity during the past three months 1 TOP 5 hours per week You participate in heavy physical exercise at least 5 times a week or you exercise to improve performance for competitive purposes 2 HIGH 3 5 hours per week You participate at least 3 times a week in heavy physical exercise e g
20. he lower right corner of the display You have one or more new messages The button lock is active The footpod is in use If the symbol is blinking the FT60 is trying to establish a connection with the footpod The GPS sensor is in use If the symbol is blinking the FT60 is trying to establish a connection with the GPS sensor or the GPS sensor is trying to establish a connection with the satellites Heart rate is transmitted Get Started 7 ENGLISH 2 BEFORE TRAINING Activate Your Polar Star Training Program The adaptive personalized and in built Polar Star Training Program gives you the optimal intensity and time targets for your training The wrist unit gives feedback on your performance after each training session and once a week The Polar FT60 creates a training program based on your user information weight height age Sex fitness level activity level and training goal By analyzing your weekly training results and fitness level the wrist unit gives you training guidance for the following week The training program adapts to your training habits and to your changing fitness level 8 Before Training 1 In Time mode select Menu gt Applications gt Training program gt Create new program Perfom Polar Fitness Test For more information see Test Your Fitness Level Select your training goal Improve Fitness if your target is to improve your current cardiovascular fitne
21. imulus that training has provided ENGLISH Weight Diary In the weight diary you can monitor your weight loss and view your progress over a period of time To update your weight select Menu gt Applications gt Weight diary gt Set current weight Set your weight and press OK Your current weight will also be updated in User information To view your weight trend select Menu gt Applications gt Weight diary gt Weight trend and press OK Weight trend The weight and the date on which it was entered The weight trend including the lowest and highest weight To delete a value select the value you want to delete with UP DOWN When the value is displayed press and hold LIGHT until Delete this value is displayed Select Yes After Training 27 ENGLISH Follow Your fitness Test Results On average it takes six weeks of regular training to improve your aerobic fitness noticeably To improve your aerobic fitness most efficiently you need to train large muscle groups Monitor your long term test results under the wnIndex results containing 47 of your latest OwnIndex values and the date the tests were performed 1 Select Menu gt Applications gt Fitness test gt Ownlndex results 2 The latest OwnIndex result and the date of the test is displayed Press UP DOWN to view the previous Ownlndex results The date and the result of the test Your Ownlndex result graph with the lowest and highest OwnIn
22. ining program Excel wks and Calories The number of excellent training weeks 100 of target reached vs total number of training weeks and the calories expended during the program Before After Your Fitness Test result OwnIndex or your weight when weight loss program active before and after the program Before Training 11 ENGLISH Test Your Fitness Level To train right and to monitor your progress it is important to know your current fitness level The Polar Fitness Test is an easy and quick way to measure your cardiovascular fitness The test is performed at rest As a result you will get a value called Ownlndex OwnIndex is comparable to maximal oxygen uptake VO244 which is a commonly used aerobic fitness measure Read more on how to interpret the results in Interpret Your Fitness Test Results The Ownlndex value also affects the accuracy of the training program and calorie calculation during training 12 Before Training The test is developed for healthy adults To make sure the test is reliable take the following issues into consideration e Avoid distractions The more relaxed you are and the more peaceful the testing environment is the more accurate the test result will be for instance no television telephone or talking e Avoid heavy physical effort alcohol and unprescribed pharmacological stimulants on the test day and the day before e Avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking 2 3 hours
23. irect sunlight for extended periods such as by leaving it in a car or mounted on the bike mount Keep your training computer clean To maintain the water resistance do not wash the training computer with a pressure washer and do not press buttons under water Clean the training computer with a mild soap and water solution and rinse it with clean water Do not immerse it in water Dry it carefully with a soft towel Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals Avoid hard hits to the training computer as these may damage the sensor unit Service During the two year guarantee warranty period we recommend that you have service done by an authorized Polar Service Center only The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses visit www polar fi support and country specific websites Register your Polar product at http register polar fi to ensure we can keep improving our products and services to better meet your needs ENGLISH The username for your Polar Account is always your email address The same username and password are valid for Polar product registration polarpersonaltrainer com Polar discussion forum and Newsletter registration Important Information 37 ENGLISH Changing Batteries The FT60 training computer and the WearLink transmitter both
24. n New limits in use is displayed Proceed normally with your training Troubleshooting If OwnZone determination fails and you have determined your OwnZone limits earlier Previous limits in use is displayed If you have not determined your OwnZone limits Age based limits in use is displayed The OwnZone determination fails if the heart rate rises too fast during the OwnZone determination or if the heart rate is too high at the beginning of the test Training 17 ENGLISH During Training The following information can be displayed during training recording Press UP DOWN to change the view Session duration is displayed in all views Heart rate Your heart rate during training Calories Burned calories In zone 1 2 or3 Training time in zone and your heart rate Smiley face means that OwnZone determination was succesfull If your heart rate is not within the zones NOT IN ZONE is displayed 18 Training ENGLISH Week target displayed if training program is active Weekly target for each zone and the actual training time Speed Optional GPS sensor or footpod required to view speed data Distance Optional GPS sensor or footpod required to view distance data Training 19 ENGLISH Time of day Lock a zone Depending on your goal for a training session you can lock zone 1 2 or 3 during the session When you are training in a desired zone lock it by pressing OK for one second For i
25. nd select Start or long press OK once when you want to start recording your training session To modify sound heart rate view or other training settings before recording your training session select Training Settings See Settings for more information Your training session is recorded only if the stopwatch has been on for more than one minute 16 Training Start Training With OwnZone Starting every training session with the OwnZone guarantees safe and effective heart rate zones for your daily condition Check your OwnZone at least when changing training environment or sport when training for the first time after a week s break f you have not recovered from the previous training or if you are not feeling well or are stressed after changing user information Determining OwnZone limits take five minutes and can be performed as a warm up Start slowly keeping your heart rate below 100 bpm 50 HRmax After each minute increase your speed gradually about 10 bpm 5 HR max If you have activated your training program and you actively use the OwnZone determination the wrist unit takes into account your long term OwnZone results when updating the program targets ENGLISH Wear the wrist unit and WearLink Press OK and select Start with OwnZone Walk slowly for 1 min Walk at a normal pace for 1 min Walk fast for 1 min Jog for 1 min Run for 1 min Speed up At some point during OwnZone determinatio
26. nstance when you have achieved your weekly target for zones 2 and 3 you can lock zone 1 The zone alarm helps you stay inside the locked zone For example zone 2 is locked in this image Quick Menu Long pressing LIGHT during recording brings you to Buick menu The Buick menu is a short cut to locking buttons adjusting training sounds and if footpod is in use calibrating it Heart Touch Check the time of day during training recording by bringing the wrist unit near WearLink Set Heart Touch function n DfFf in Settings gt Training Settings gt HeartTouch 20 Training ENGLISH Stop Training Recording To pause your training session press BACK To stop the training session press BACK twice and Stopped is displayed For more information on instant training session feedback see Follow Up Your Achievements Training feedback will be shown only if the training session has lasted for ten minutes or longer Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use Wash the strap regularly in a washing machine at 40 C 104 F at least after every fifth use Training 21 ENGLISH 4 AFTER TRAINING Training Feedback The wrist unit provides you with the following feedback after a training session Effect Training effect feedback See Table 1 for more information Intensity Time spent in zones 1 2 and 3 Zone limits OwnZone limits displayed if OwnZone in use
27. otal training time WEEK 15 09 1 09 02 3 579 To reset week summaries select Data gt Reset weeks Select Yes to reset week summaries 3 Select Data gt Totals since xx xx xxxx to view the total cumulative duration number of training sessions and calories starting from the last reset To reset totals select Data gt Reset totals and select Yes 30 After Training ENGLISH Transfer Data How to transfer data from your FT60 to polarpersonaltrainer com For long term follow up you can store all your training files at polarpersonaltrainer com There you can see graphs and more of your training data and get a better understanding of your training With Polar FlowLink it is easy to transfer the training files to the web service 1 2 3 Register in polarpersonaltrainer com Follow instructions to download and install WebSync data transfer software onto your computer Polar WebSync software is automatically activated and instructions for downloading the data are displayed on your computer Follow the instructions and your training data is transferred to polarpersonaltrainer com web service Place your FT60 onto FlowLink display facing down Follow data transfer process from the WebSync Software on your computer screen For further instructions on data transfer see polarpersonaltrainer com Help Optional Polar FlowLink required After Training 31 ENGLISH 5 SETTINGS Watch Settings Select
28. others e OwnZone assessment for determining personal target heart rate limits for the day OwnCode coded transmission OwnlIndex9 technology for fitness test OwnCal personal calorie calculation WearLink9 technology for heart rate measurement FlowLink9 data transfer Important Information 43 ENGLISH Guarantee and Disclaimer Limited International Polar Guarantee 44 This guarantee does not affect the consumer s statutory rights under applicable national or state laws in force or he consumer s rights against the dealer arising from heir sales purchase contract This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc for consumers who have purchased his product in the USA or Canada This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for consumers who have purchased this product in other countries Polar Electro Oy Polar Electro Inc guarantees the original consumer purchaser of this device that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two 2 years from the date of purchase The receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase The guarantee does not cover the battery normal wear and tear damage due to misuse abuse accidents or non compliance with the precautions improper maintenance commercial use cracked broken or scratched cases displays armband elastic strap and Polar apparel Important Information e The guarantee doe
29. prior to the test e Always perform the test in similar conditions and at the same time Make sure that your user information is correct Perform Polar Fitness Test 1 Wear the WearLink lie down and relax for 1 3 minutes 2 In Time mode select Menu gt Applications gt Fitness test gt Start test The fitness test begins instantly once the FT60 has located your heart rate 3 About 5 minutes later a beep will indicate the end of the test and your test result will appear on the display 4 Press OK UPDATE 0 is displayed 5 Select Yes to save the test result in your User information and Ownlndex results If you know your laboratory measured VO2max value and have entered it in User information select No to save your test result in Ownlndex results only ENGLISH Troubleshooting e Set activity lev of past 3 months is displayed gt Set your activity level see Settings for more information on activity levels Activity set is displayed and the test begins Test Failed is displayed gt Your most recent OwnIndex value is not replaced e No heart rate shown gt Test fails Check that the transmitter electrodes are moist enough and that the strap is snug enough around your chest Before Training 13 ENGLISH Interpret your fitness test results Interpret the OwnIndex values by comparing your individual values and their progression over time Ownlndex can also be interpreted based on gend
30. s not cover any damage s losses costs or expenses direct indirect or incidental consequential or special arising out of or related to the product e tems purchased second hand are not covered by the two 2 year warranty unless otherwise stipulated by local law e During the guarantee period the product will be either repaired or replaced at any of the authorized Polar Service Centers regardless of the country of purchase Guarantee with respect to any product will be limited to countries where the product has been initially marketed Copyright 2011 Polar Electro Oy FIN 90440 KEMPELE Finland All rights reserved No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy The names and logos in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy The names and logos marked with a amp symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation and Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001 2008 certified company 0537 This product is compliant with Directive 93 42 EEC The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at www polar fi support ENGLISH This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows that Polar products are electronic devices and are in the
31. ss level and you are able to train regularly Maximize Fitness if your target is to maximize your current cardiovascular fitness level and if you have been training regularly for at least 10 12 weeks and training nearly every day is not a problem for you Lose weight if your target is to lose some weight Training program created is displayed ENGLISH 5 Next View week targets is displayed Select YES to view the time and calorie targets for your first training week If you select No Training program active is displayed and the wrist unit returns to Time view Time target The amount of time you should train during this week illae Calorie target CAL TARGET The number of calories you should burn this week ISO0 kcal 6 Press DOWN and OK to view your target training time in three different heart rate zones intensity targets Press DOWN to change the display Time target For intensity zone 1 The bars indicate the target times in different intensities The bars fill up as you train The target time for intensity zone 1 for the week is displayed in the lowest row 7 have now activated your training program Press BACK to return to Time mode To view your week targets later select Menu gt Applications Training Program gt View week targets Before Training 9 ENGLISH Zone Intensity of HR max Training benefit Zone 3 80 90 Benefits Increases maximum performance capacity
32. st Unit Battery type CR2025 Battery life Average 1 year 1 h day 7 days week exercise Operating temperature 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F Wrist strap material Polyurethane Back cover and wrist strap Stainless steel complying with the EU buckle Directive 94 27 EU and amendment 1999 C 205 05 on the release of nickel from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin Better than 0 5 seconds day at 25 C 77 F temperature 1 or 1 bpm whichever larger Watch accuracy Accuracy of heart rate measurement definition applies to steady state conditions Transmitter Battery type CR 2025 Battery life Average 700 hours of use Battery sealing ring Operating temperature Connector material Strap material O ring 20 0 x 1 0 Material FPM 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F Polyamide 35 Polyester 35 Polyamide 30 Polyurethane ENGLISH Limit values Chronometer 23h59 min 59 s Heart rate 15 240 bpm Total time 0 9999 h 59 min 59 s Total calories 0 999999 kcal Cal Total exercise count 65 535 Year of birth 1921 2020 Maximum speed with a GPS 199 9 km h sensor Maximum speed with footpod 29 5 km h Polar FlowLink and Polar WebSync 2 1 or newer PC MS Windows 7 XP Vista 32 bit Microsoft NET Framework Version 2 0 Intel Mac OS X 10 5 or newer System Requirements The Polar FT60 training computer applies the following patented technologies among
33. t rate reading becomes erratic extremely high or shows nil 00 make sure that there are no other heart rate transmitters within 1 m 3 ft and that the transmitter strap the textile electrodes fit snugly and are moistened clean and undamaged If the heart rate measurement does not work with the sports apparel try measuring using the strap If it works the problem is most probably in the apparel Please contact the apparel retailer manufacturer 42 Important Information Strong electromagnetic signals can cause erratic readings Electromagnetic 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 training equipment cellular phones or at electric security gates To avoid erratic readings move away from possible sources of disturbance If the abnormal reading continues despite moving away from the source of disturbance slow down and check your pulse manually If you feel it corresponds to the high reading on the display you may be experiencing cardiac arrhythmia Most cases of arrhythmia are not serious but consult your doctor nevertheless A cardiac event may have altered your ECG waveform In this case consult your physician If heart rate measurement does not work despite the actions mentioned previously the battery of your transmitter may be empty Technical Specifications Wri
34. weezers This may short circuit the battery causing it to discharge more rapidly Typically short circuiting does not damage the battery but it may decrease the capacity and lifetime of the battery 1 Open the battery cover with a coin by turning it from CLOSE to OPEN 2 When changing wrist unit battery 2a remove the battery cover and lift the battery out carefully with a suitable sized small rigid stick or bar such as a toothpick A non metal tool is preferable Be careful not to damage the metal sound element or the grooves Insert a new battery with the positive side outwards e When changing transmitter battery 2b place the battery inside the cover with the positive side facing the cover 3 Replace the old sealing ring with a new one if available fitting it snugly in the cover groove to ensure water resistance 4 Put the cover back on and turn clockwise to CLOSE 5 Please enter basic settings is displayed Press and hold the BACK button to skip the Basic settings If you re enter the Basic Settings the training computer thinks there is a new user and the STAR Program is turned off 6 Goto Settings mode and adjust time and date 7 return to Time mode press and hold the BACK button Now your FT60 can be used normally Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type 2b 1 Important Information ENGLISH 39 ENGLISH Precautions The Polar training computer shows
35. your performance indicators It indicates the level of physiological strain and intensity during your training session No other use is intended or implied Minimizing Risks When Training Training may include some risk Before beginning a regular training program answer the following questions concerning your health status If you answer yes to any of these questions consult a physician before starting any training program Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication Do you have a history of breathing problems Do you have symptoms of any disease Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical reatment Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device Do you smoke Are you pregnant In addition to exercise intensity medications for heart conditions blood pressure psychological conditions 40 Important Information asthma breathing etc as well as some energy drinks alcohol and nicotine may also affect heart rate It is important to be sensitive to your body s responses during exercise If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when exercising it is recommended that you stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity Notice to individuals with pacemakers defibrillators or other implanted electronic devices Individuals who have a pacemaker use th
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