ENGLISH Polar FT7 User Manual
ENGLISH CONTENTS 1. BENEFITS OF YOUR POLAR FT7 TRAINING COMPUTER...................................................................... 3 2. GET STARTED ...................................................................................................................... Get to Know Your Polar FT7 Training Computer ............................................................................. FT7 Buttons and Menu ................................................................................................
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ENGLISH 2. GET STARTED Get to Know Your Polar FT7 Training Computer Training computer records and displays your heart rate and other data during training. WearLink ®+ transmitter transmits the heart rate signal to the training computer. The WearLink+ transmitter consists of a connector (A) and strap (B). The latest version of this user manual can be downloaded at www.polar.fi/support. For video tutorials, go to http://www.polar.fi/en/support/video_tutorials.
ENGLISH Start With Basic Settings To activate your Polar FT7 training computer, press and hold any button for one second. Once the FT7 is activated, it cannot be switched off. 1. Language: Select Deutsch, English, Español, Français , Italiano, Português, Suomi or Svenska with UP/DOWN. Press OK. 2. Please enter basic settings is displayed. Press OK. 3. Select Time format. 4. Enter Time. 5. Enter Date. 6. Select Units. Set metric (KG, CM) or imperial (LBS, FT).
ENGLISH 3. TRAINING Wear the Transmitter 1. Wet the electrode areas of the strap well under running water. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. Adjust the strap length to fit it tightly but comfortably. 3. Tie 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.
ENGLISH recording a training session, the FT7 analyses your current condition and, if necessary, will adjust the intensities accordingly. This intelligent training computer can detect your body's daily state from your heart rate and heart rate variability. When your body is recovered from previous training sessions and is not tired or stressed, then you are prepared for more intensive training. The effect of your training is displayed on the wrist unit in real time.
ENGLISH DURATION The duration of your training session TIME OF DAY Time of day. Fitness(heart symbol is on the right side of the line) Your current heart rate. You are exercising on a fitness improving zone. FT7 has a display memory function which remembers the last display (for example the calorie display) you have used during your training session. Next time when you start a training session, the display will automatically select the calorie display.
ENGLISH 4. AFTER TRAINING Training Summary The Polar FT7 displays a training summary after each training session: DURATION The duration of your training session CALORIES The amount of burnt calories during the training session.
ENGLISH Delete Files The maximum number of training files is 99. When the Training files memory becomes full, the oldest training file is overwritten by the most most recent one. To save the training file for a longer period of time, transfer it to Polar web service at www.polarpersonaltrainer.com. • To delete a training file, select Data > Delete > Training file > OK. • Select the file you want to delete, press OK. • Delete file? is displayed. Select Yes. • Remove from totals? is displayed.
ENGLISH DURATION The total duration of training sessions SESSIONS The total number of training sessions CALORIES The total amount of calories burnt during your training sessions Reset Totals To reset totals, select Data > Reset totals and Yes. Transfer Data For a long-term follow-up, store all your training files at polarpersonaltrainer.com web service. There you can view detailed information of your training data and get a better understanding of your training.
ENGLISH 5. SETTINGS Watch Settings Select the value you want to change and press OK. Adjust the values with UP/DOWN and confirm with OK. Select Settings > Watch, time and date . • Alarm: Set alarm Off or On. If you select On, set the hours and minutes. Press BACK to stop the alarm or UP/DOWN/OK 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 subtracting hours.
ENGLISH • Language: Select Deutsch, English, Español, Français, Italiano, Português, Suomi or Svenska.
ENGLISH 6. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Register your Polar product at http://register.polar.fi/ to ensure we can keep improving our products and services to better meet your needs. 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. Caring for Your FT7 Training Computer Training computer: Clean with a mild soap and water solution, dry with towel.
ENGLISH with metal or electrically conducting tools, like tweezers. This may short circuit the battery, causing it to discharge more rapidly. Typically, short circuiting does not damage the battery, but may decrease the capacity and thus the lifetime of the battery. 1. Open the battery cover with a coin by turning it from CLOSE to OPEN. 2.
ENGLISH own risk. Before starting use, take a maximal training stress test under the supervision of a physician. The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the Polar FT7. 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.
ENGLISH If the heart rate measurement does not work with the sports apparel, try using the strap. If it works, the problem is most probably in the apparel. Check that the electrode areas of the apparel are clean. Before washing the apparel, check the washing instructions. If the heart rate measurement still does not work, please contact the apparel retailer/manufacturer. Strong electromagnetic signals can cause erratic readings.
ENGLISH • • • • • OwnZone® assessment for determining personal target heart rate limits for the day OwnCode® coded transmission OwnCal® personal calorie calculation WearLink® technology for heart rate measurement FlowLink® data transfer Limited International Polar Guarantee • This guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national or state laws in force, or the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract.
ENGLISH This product is compliant with Directive 93/42/EEC. The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at www.support.polar.fi.
