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1. POLAR ACTIVE System Guide POLAR LISTENS TO YOUR BODY ENGLISH Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 2 POLARGOFIT COM Setting Up Polargofit com 3 FIRST STEPS eee 4 ACTIVITY MONITOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM cseseeee e 5 DATA TRANSFER ccceseeeeeeeenenees 6 ACTIVITY PROGRESS POSTER 7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Care and Maintenance Precautions cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeenee 15 Medical Devices In Professional USO E A A EE eet odi eredi 16 Copyright ideae vides eas 16 Disclaimer 2 2 rite i seers ieee 17 1 INTRODUCTION The Polar activity monitoring solution can consist of the following parts and devices polargofit com web service for tracking and sharing activity data Polar Active activity monitor for following and recording daily activity data Polar FlowLink data transfer unit and Polar WebSync software for transferring activity data to polargofit com Activity monitor management system case for storage and transport of Polar Active activity monitors Lessons for Life teacher s guide book for practical information and tips on applying activity and heart rate monitoring in physical education Activity progress poster for manual tracking of daily activity Polar Active quick guide poster for simple instructions of Polar Active use and Activity zones p2. Student needs user credentials if he she wants to download activity data to the web service The same user credentials are used with polargofit com and WebSync Student s username is school alias student ID for example polar school johnadams Student s password is generated in polargofit com Data Transfer 11 ENGLISH Adding activity monitors to web service Polar Active activity monitors must be added registered to the polargofit com web service before they are taken into use 1 Login to the web service on the polargofit com home page www polargofit com with teacher user credentials Go to School Monitors Click Register monitors to school Select a label case A Z for the activity monitor from the drop down list Monitors can be added to one letter at a time Click Start 5 Make sure WebSync is running and the FlowLink is plugged into the USB port If WebSync is not installed download the installer at www polar fi support 6 Place the first activity monitor on the FlowLink with the display facing down The activity monitor must be activated by pushing any of the buttons before placing it on the FlowLink Bom 12 Data Transfer 7 WebSync prompts for polargofit com user credentials 8 As soon as a green tick appears for the activity monitor in WebSync and polargofit com place another activity monitor on the FlowLink Follow the progress in WebSync 9 After adding all the activity monitors for the se
3. crosoft Windows XP Vista 7 or Mac OS X 10 5 or newer running on Intel platform Free USB port for FlowLink Additional requirements for Activarium e Adobe Flash Player Setting Up Polargofit com The school receives the first user credentials to polargofit com service when the licenses are purchased After login more user accounts can be created within the limits of purchased licenses It is recommended that each teacher has their own user account because created courses are attached to teacher accounts Separate accounts help to organize courses more efficiently Courses are shown for all teachers but only the teacher who created the course can edit it We recommend that the following steps are completed when the polargofit com web service is taken into use School settings can also be modified later with any teacher user account All the steps are completed in the School section of the web service For further instructions see the web service s user guide online ENGLISH 1 Log in to the web service on the polargofit com home page www polargofit com Import or add students in the Students tab Add register the activity monitors to the web service in the Monitors tab A FlowLink and WebSync are needed when adding monitors to the web service You can download WebSync at www polar fi support 4 Configure evaluation types in the Evaluation tab The default grade limits can also be used 5 Create user accounts for the o
4. dry with towel Do not press buttons under water Never use alcohol or any abrasive material steel wool or cleaning chemicals Keep in a cool and dry place Do not store in a damp environment in non breathable material such as a plastic bag or a sports bag Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended periods ENGLISH Activity and heart rate monitors can be sanitized with a disinfectant such as Simple Green d Pro 5G Precautions Polargofit com web service is designed to enable tracking and documenting of students daily activity and time spent in different activity zones No other use is intended or implied We recommend teachers to obtain written consent from he students parents for using the activity monitor Minimizing Possible Risks Physical activity and exercising may include some risks Before beginning a regular exercise program answer the ollowing questions concerning your health status If you answer yes to any of these questions consult a physician before starting any exercise program Important Information 15 ENGLISH The following questions are for children You can find the questions for adolescents and adults from the full user manual Have you been physically inactive Do you have symptoms of any disease Are you taking heart or any other medication Do you have a history of breathing problems Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment e Do you use a pacemaker or ot
5. he FlowLink 4 Login to the web service on the polargofit com home page www polargofit com using either teacher or student user credentials to review the activity data For more information see WebSync help and polargofit com user guide Data Transfer 13 ENGLISH 6 ACTIVITY PROGRESS POSTER The poster is for manual follow up of daily 3 Students color the activity bar based on daily activity The poster is designed to be reusable activity Use a non permanent marker to be able to wipe _ i the markings away After the activity measurement period each student s activity bars are connected to get the 1 Fill in the dates as column headings on the top progress curve row of the poster See the Polar Active s user manual or the Polar 2 Fill in student s names as row headings Active quick guide poster for instructions on how to read the activity monitor s diary 14 Activity Progress Poster 7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Care and Maintenance Activity monitor management system Clean the case with a damp cloth excluding the foam parts Never use alcohol or any abrasive material steel wool or cleaning chemicals Keep in a cool and dry place Do not store in a damp environment or inside non breathable material such as a plastic bag Activity progress poster Use a non permanent marker Wipe the old markings away with a dry or moistened cloth or paper towel Polar Active Clean with a mild soap and water solution
6. her implanted electronic device If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when exercising stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity 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 16 Important Information Medical Devices In Professional Use Medical devices in professional use sets high standards for the manufacturer distributor and user of a medical device Polar offers user instructions and training for professional users in order to ensure the safe use of Polar devices Copyright Copyright 2012 Polar Electro Oy FIN 90440 KEMPELE 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 Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001 2000 certified company The names and logos marked with a symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy The names and logos marked with a 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 Disclaimer The material in this manual is for informational purposes only The products it describes are subject to change without pri
7. lected case letter click Finish to return to the Monitors tab The monitor ID date and time are updated to the activity monitor when they are added to the web service Assigning activity monitors to students Activity monitors must be assigned to students while creating a course to transfer activity data to web service 1 Log in to the web service on the polargofit com home page www polargofit com with teacher user credentials 2 Create a new or edit an old course in Courses section 3 Click Assign monitors on course page 4 Make sure WebSync is running and the FlowLink is plugged into the USB port If WebSync is not installed download the installer at www polar fi support 5 Place the first activity monitor on the FlowLink with the display facing down 6 WebSync prompts for polargofit com user credentials 7 As soon as a green tick appears for the activity monitor in WebSync and polargofit com place another activity monitor on the FlowLink Follow the progress in WebSync 8 Click Finish to return to the course page Downloading activity data from activity monitor to web service 1 Make sure WebSync is running and the FlowLink is plugged into the USB port Place the first activity monitor on the FlowLink with the display facing down WebSync prompts for polargofit com user credentials As soon as a green tick appears for the activity monitor in WebSync place another activity ENGLISH monitor on t
8. or notice due to development program Polar Electro Inc Polar Elec he manufacturer s continuous ro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein Polar Electro Inc Polar Elec ro Oy shall not be liable for any damages losses costs or expenses direct indirect or incidental consequential or special arising out of or related to the use of this ma described herein erial or the products Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN 90440 KEMPELE Tel 358 8 5202 100 Fax 358 8 5202 300 www polar fi Important Information ENGLISH 17 Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN 90440 KEMPELE Tel 358 8 5202 100 Fax 358 8 5202 300 www polar com POLAR LISTENS TO YOUR BODY ENG 03
9. oster for explanations of activity zones ENGLISH Getting the most out of the activity monitoring solution See the following user guides for further instructions and information polargofit com web service s user guide Polar Active activity monitor s user manual Polar WebSync software s help Activity zones poster and Polar Active quick guide poster Introduction 3 ENGLISH 2 POLARGOFIT COM The polargofit com web service enables teachers and students to track students daily activity and time spent in the different activity zones Teachers can use polargofit com for organizing courses and groups They can also follow and document each student s activity and improvement in and out of the classroom The web service makes it easy to create reports and track long term progress The data can also be shared with parents and administrators Students can use polargofit com to review their daily activity and learn a healthy lifestyle Activarium Activarium purchased separately is a game in polargofit com that students play individually and as a group with the activity data they collect on their activity monitors 4 Polargofit com Computer requirements e Internet connection e Compatible web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or newer Apple Safari 4 or newer Mozilla Firefox 3 or newer e 1024 x 768 resolution display or better Additional requirements for data transfer with FlowLink and WebSync e Mi
10. see picture 1 Make sure the number strips are attached in such a way that the numbers are in an upright position when the case is hung on the wall 3 Insert the case identification pad to the case s pocket see picture 1 4 Tagthe remaining cases in the same way Placing the monitor in the case l Fold the activity monitor as shown in picture 2 2 Place the folded activity monitor into the slot so that the monitor display can be easily read 8 Activity Monitor Management System The easiest way to pick up the activity monitor from the slot is shown in picture 3 After the activity monitors are assigned to the students for the activity measurement period the top row of the activity monitor s display shows either the monitor ID or the assigned student s polargofit com username It is easy for the student to locate their activity monitor from the case You can print out a student list for the course in the polargofit com web service and place the list into the case s pocket on the top flap Hanging on the wall The case can be hung on the wall by the carrying strap ENGLISH Activity Monitor Management System 9 ENGLISH 5 DATA TRANSFER A Polar FlowLink data transfer unit and Polar WebSync software version 2 4 or newer are needed for data transfer between the activity monitors and polargofit com WebSync can be downloaded at www polar fi support To install WebSync download the installer run it and follow
11. the instructions on the screen Use data transfer to e add activity monitors to the polargofit com web service assign activity monitors to students when creating courses and e download activity data from the activity monitor to polargofit com The activity monitor is placed on the FlowLink with the display facing down When the activity monitor is detected and WebSync is running WebSync prompts for polargofit com user credentials The WebSync icon turns green in the task bar Windows menu bar OS X at the same time 10 Data Transfer want to Location in polargofit com WebSync ENGLISH Flowlink add activity monitors to he web service for my school School Monitors assign activity monitors o students for a course Courses Create a course Assign monitors Courses select course Assign monitors download activity data rom an activity monitor o the web service Working with several activity monitors When WebSync confirms with a green tick that the activi needed Student s username and password Start if the software is not already running If there is a WebSync icon in the task bar Windows menu bar OS X the software is ready to be used Plug into USB port y monitor is okay leave the software running and place the next activity monitor on the FlowLink If you accidentally closed WebSync it prompts for the user credentials again when
12. ther teachers in the Teacher tab The teacher user accounts are limited based on the number of purchased licenses Remember to inform your colleagues about the user accounts WS Continue by adding the first courses in the Courses section Polargofit com 5 ENGLISH 3 FIRST STEPS Follow the steps below to start using the activity monitoring solution In order to transfer activity data from Polar Active activity monitors you need to add register Polar Active activity monitors to the polargofit com service 1 Set up the polargofit com web service according to the instructions in chapter Setting Up Polargofit com Make sure you have a FlowLink data transfer device available and the WebSync application installed Create a course in the web service Assign the activity monitors to students Activity monitors are set up individually for the students Give the activity monitors to the students The activity monitors are worn on the wrist First Steps 5 Download the activity data from the activity monitors to the web service weekly by using FlowLink and WebSync Polar Active has room for 21 days in the Activity diary During an activity measurement period if the activity data is not transferred from the activity monitor to the web service the activity monitor stops recording activity data after 21 days of use If your school has not purchased polargofit com licenses activity monitoring can be started manually by se
13. tting up the Polar Active activity monitors by hand Daily activity can be tracked without the web service by using Activity progress poster For more information on the activity monitors see the Polar Active s user manual ENGLISH 4 ACTIVITY MONITOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM With each activity monitor management system case you get number strips and case identification pads A case can accommodate 12 activity monitors The cases are named according to the Polar Active monitor IDs The monitor IDs consist of a letter A Z and a number 1 48 The monitor ID tells which case the activity monitor belongs to The monitor IDs are set to the activity monitors in polargofit com when the monitors are added to the web service Typically the activity monitors for the first case are A1 A12 for the second case B1 B12 or A13 24 and so on You can also create a teacher specific case system and name the monitors and cases based on for example the first letter of teacher s name Activity Monitor Management System 7 ENGLISH Using the case After adding the activity monitors to polargofit com see Setting Up Polargofit com tag the cases accordingly For instruction pictures see page 8 of this user manual 1 Select the number strips and case identification pads which correspond to the monitor IDs of the first case 2 Remove the adhesive cover from the back of the number strips and attach the strips on the grooves on the case
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