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Dear Teacher, Congratulations on your purchase of the Polar E40 heart rate monitor. Help your students reach their full potential. Make a vital difference in their lives - a difference that can help make a positive impact on their wellness for a lifetime. For your students, Polar technology means a better understanding of how their cardiovascular systems work and how they can become more responsible for their own wellness.
QUICK GUIDE Summary: Shows the data recorded during the exercise session. Press BLACK Press RED EXERCISE Exercise: Monitors information during exercise. 4 ENGLISH Totals: Shows cumulative exercise data. Press BLACK Settings: Changes alarm, time of day, and other settings. Press BLACK Press BLACK RED RED RED DATE BLACK DURATION BLACK IN ZONE BLACK AVG. HR BLACK MAX HR BLACK CALORIES BLACK TOT. TIME BLACK TOT.
CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE POLAR E40 HEART RATE MONITOR ............................................. 6 1.1 Product Set ............................................ 6 1.2 Wrist Unit Buttons and Symbols ............... 7 1.3 Before Using the Wrist Unit ..................... 9 5. TARGET HEART RATE ZONE ......................... 22 6. CALORIE CALCULATION ............................... 23 7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................... 24 2. EXERCISING ........................................
1. INTRODUCTION TO THE POLAR E40 HEART RATE MONITOR 1.1 Product Set The Polar E40 heart rate monitor set consists of the following items: The wrist unit displays heart rate and exercise time. It can be worn as a wristwatch. The transmitter must be worn while exercising. The electrodes, which are on the back of the transmitter, detect heart rate continuously and transmit the signal to the wrist unit. The elastic strap holds the transmitter around the chest.
1.2 Wrist Unit Buttons and Symbols RED button • Starts and stops heart rate measurement • Enters the displayed menu and setting • Returns to the main mode in the Summary and Totals file • Accepts the settings • Switches off the alarm and snooze Note: By pressing and holding the RED button, the wrist unit returns to the Time of Day display from any menu, except when recording an exercise session.
The flashing heart symbol indicates heart rate measurement. The heart rate is displayed in beats per minute (bpm). The sound symbol indicates that • the target zone alarm is on (Exercise mode). • the Alarm is on (Time of Day display). Pressing the BLACK button snoozes the alarm for ten minutes, while pressing the RED button stops the alarm. The fitness bullets indicate time spent in the target heart rate zone. For further information, see chapter 2.2 Start Exercise and View Data.
1.3 Before Using the Wrist Unit Activate the wrist unit by pressing any button twice. Once activated, it cannot be switched off. SETTINGS is displayed. Set basic settings by using UpLink Tool software. Then, press and hold the RED button until the wrist unit displays Time of Day. Alternatively set basic settings with the wrist unit as follows: Note: • Digits run faster by pressing and holding the BLACK button. Release the button at the desired value.
6. WEIGHT: Press the BLACK button to set weight. Then press the RED button. 7. HEIGHT: Press the BLACK button to set height. Then press the RED button. Note: In lb/ft, set value for feet first, then inches. 8. AGE: Press the BLACK button to set age. Then press the RED button. 9. SEX: Press the BLACK button to select FEMALE or MALE. Then press the RED button. The wrist unit displays SETTINGS OK and displays Time of Day in 3 seconds. The basic settings can be edited in Settings mode.
2. EXERCISING Wear the transmitter in order to measure heart rate. The wrist unit records exercise information (duration, time spent in target heart rate zone, average and maximum heart rate) during exercise. 2.1 Wear the Transmitter 1. Attach one end of the transmitter to the elastic strap. 2. Adjust strap length to fit snugly and comfortably. Secure the strap around your student’s chest, just below the chest muscles, and buckle the strap to the transmitter. 3.
2.2 Start Exercise and View Data When starting to exercise, have your students stay at least 3 feet / 1 meter apart to allow the wrist unit to lock onto its wearer’s heart rate signal. This helps minimize interference when the students come close together during exercise. For further information on interference, see chapter 8 Precautions.
Heart Rate Limits Default heart rate limits 80-160 bpm are set in the wrist unit, and can be seen on the upper row of the display. To change the heart rate limits, see chapter How to Change Settings. The heart symbol on the line moves according to heart rate. If there is no heart symbol on the line, heart rate is either below or above limits. An alarm sounds outside the limits, if the target zone alarm is on. For further information on target heart rate limits, see chapter 5 Target Heart Rate Zone.
2.3 Stop Exercise and Review Summary Note: The following information is available only when using the transmitter during the exercise session, and exercise has lasted more than one minute. Press the RED button to stop exercise data recording. The SUMMARY view is automatically displayed. Each of the following summary values is displayed for 3 seconds: DURATION IN ZONE 14 ENGLISH Exercise duration (hh:mm ss) Exercise time in the target heart rate zone (hh:mm ss) AVG.
After Exercise Summary, the wrist unit returns to the Time of Day display. Skip Exercise Summary by pressing the RED button. The information may be checked later. For further information, see chapter 3 View Saved Exercise Information.
3. VIEW SAVED EXERCISE INFORMATION 3.1 Summary File Review the latest exercise information in the Summary file. Note: The exercise information is saved in the Summary and Totals files only if the exercise session has lasted more than one minute. 1. In the Time of Day display, press the BLACK button. SUMMARY is displayed. 2. Press the RED button to review data. DATE is displayed. Note: If EMPTY is displayed, no exercise information has been recorded in the File. 3.
PER WEEK Average frequency of exercise sessions per week (starting Monday 00:00.00). RESET ALL Resets all information in the Totals file. To reset all information, press the RED button. RESET flashes on the display. Select RESET or NO RESET with the BLACK button. Confirm with the RED button. RESET ALL is displayed. 4. Press and hold the RED button until the wrist unit returns to the Time of Day display. Note: An individual Total value can also be reset in the Totals file.
4. HOW TO CHANGE SETTINGS The settings can easily be changed using UpLink Tool software. Alternatively, they can be configured in the wrist unit as follows: 1. In the Time of Day display, press the BLACK button until SETTINGS is displayed. 2. Press the RED button. LIMIT SET is displayed. 3. Press the BLACK button to browse LIMIT SET, SOUND SET, WATCH SET, USER SET or UNIT SET. 4. Press the RED button to enter the desired setting.
4.2 Sound Setting Starting from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4. 5. SOUND SET is displayed. Select sound ON or OFF with the BLACK button, then press the RED button. 6. Press the BLACK button to proceed to WATCH SET. Then press the RED button. 4.3 Watch Settings Note: The time and date can be displayed in two ways. Select 12h (month, day, year) or 24h (day, month, year) time mode. Time Setting Starting from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4. 5. TIME is displayed. 6.
Date Setting 10. MONTH or DAY is displayed. 11. Set MONTH or DAY with the BLACK button. Then press the RED button. 12. Set DAY or MONTH with the BLACK button. Then press the RED button. 13. Set YEAR with the BLACK button. Then press the RED button. 14. Press the BLACK button to proceed to USER SET. Then press the RED button. 4.4 User Settings Note: • If you prefer not to record calories, enter nil for personal information. • To use calorie calculation, see chapter 6 Calorie Calculation.
4.5 Unit Setting Starting from the Time of Day display, repeat steps 1-4. 5. UNIT is displayed. Select LB/FT or KG/CM with the BLACK button. Then press the RED button. 6. Return to the Time of Day display by pressing and holding the RED button.
5. TARGET HEART RATE ZONE The target heart rate zone is a range between the lower and upper heart rate limits expressed as percentages of the maximum heart rate (%HRmax) or as beats per minute (bpm). HRmax is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion. Where you have set the age of your student on the wrist unit, the limits are calculated using the following formulas: 220 - the age of the student = HRmax .65 x HRmax = lower limit .
6. CALORIE CALCULATION Polar E40 can also measure calorie expenditure during the exercise session. The function is off as default but can be turned on with the UpLink Tool, or by setting the student’s personal information (i.e. weight, height, age and gender) in the wrist unit. To measure calories correctly, set the student’s personal data as accurately as possible. Using the UpLink Tool, calorie calculation can be turned off again.
7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE The Polar E40 heart rate monitor is a high-tech instrument and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help fulfill the guarantee obligations, and allow you to enjoy the product for many years to come. Taking Care of the Polar Heart Rate Monitor • Clean the transmitter regularly after use with a mild soap and water solution. Dry it carefully with a soft towel. Keep the wrist unit clean and wipe off any moisture.
You will need the following: Battery: CR 1632 Dust-free pad that won’t scratch the face of the wrist unit Small Phillips or standard head screwdriver Plastic tweezers 1. 2. 1. Put the wrist unit on the clean, dustfree pad, face down. 2. Open the back cover by removing the four screws with the screwdriver. 3. Bend the hook of the battery holder with the screwdriver away from the battery (see picture 1). 4. Insert a small screwdriver in the battery holder gap and pry the battery out of its position. 5.
Note: • If you have set the alarm before the battery symbol is displayed, the alarm will still activate until the battery runs out. If you try to reset the alarm the wrist unit displays Low. You cannot reset the alarm until the battery is replaced. • All sounds are disabled when the battery is low to optimize battery lifespan. • In cold conditions, the low battery indicator may appear, but will disappear once in normal temperature. • Keep the batteries away from children.
8. PRECAUTIONS 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 exercise equipment, cellular phones, or when you walk through electric security gates.
8.2 Minimizing Possible Risks when Exercising Exercising may include some risk. Before beginning a regular activity, we recommend that you answer the following questions concerning your health. If the answer is yes to any of these questions, we recommend consulting a doctor before starting any activity.
9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What should I do if... ...I don’t know where I am in the menu? Press and hold the RED button until the time of day is displayed. ...there is no heart rate reading (00/ --) or the heart symbol flashes irregularly? 1. Make sure the electrodes of the transmitter are wet and that the transmitter is worn as instructed. The strap must be snug enough. 2. Make sure the transmitter is clean. 3.
...the buttons do not react? Reset the wrist unit by pressing and holding both buttons. The display should fill with digits. By pressing any button, the wrist unit goes to Basic Settings (SETTINGS is displayed). When you have completed the Basic Settings, the wrist unit returns automatically to the Time of Day display. If this does not work, have the batteries checked. For more information, see chapter 7 Care and Maintenance. ...
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Polar E40 heart rate monitor is designed to • help achieve personal fitness goals • indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity during an exercise session No other use is intended or implied. Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are divided into three categories according to levels of water resistance.
Wrist Unit Battery type: Battery life: Operating temperature: Accuracy of heart rate measurement: Watch accuracy error: Wrist strap material: Wrist strap buckle and strap tongue material: Back cover material: CR 1632 Average 2 years (Exercise 1h/day, 7 days/week) 14 °F to 122 °F/-10 °C to +50 °C ± 1% or ± 1 bpm, whichever is larger, definition applies to steady state conditions better than ± 0.
11. LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE • This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for the consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for the consumers who have purchased this product in other countries. • Polar Electro Inc.
12. DISCLAIMER • The material in this manual is for informational purposes only. The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’s continuous development program. • Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein. • Polar Electro Inc.
