Polar FT4™ Getting Started Guide
CONTENTS 1. GET STARTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Get to Know Your Polar FT4™ Training Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FT4 Buttons and Menu . . . . . . . . . . Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wear the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . Record Your Training Session. . . . . Start Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stop Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Follow-up . . . . .
ENGLISH 1. GET STARTED Get to Know Your Polar FT4 ™ Training Computer Training computer records and displays your heart rate and other data during training. WearLink ® transmits the heart rate signal to the training computer. The WearLink consists of a connector (A) and strap (B). The full FT4 user manual can be downloaded at www.polar.fi/support. Register your Polar product at http://register.polar.fi/ to ensure we can keep improving our products and services to better meet your needs.
FT4 Buttons and Menu UP: Enter the menu and move through selection lists, adjust values. Change the watch face with a long press in the time view.
ENGLISH Basic Settings 11. Settings OK? is displayed. To activate your Polar FT4 training computer, press and hold any button for one second. Once the FT4 is activated, it cannot be switched off. Language: Select Deutsch, English, Español, Français ,Italiano, Suomi, Svenska or Português 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).
To accept and save the settings, select Yes. FT4 enters Time mode. To change the settings, select No. Re-enter your basic settings. You can modify your user information at a later date. For more information, consult the full user manual at www.polar.fi/support.
ENGLISH 2. TRAINING Wear the Transmitter Before starting training recording, you need to wear the transmitter. 1. 2. 3. 4. Wet the electrode areas of the strap well under running water. Attach the connector to the strap. Adjust the strap length to fit it tightly but comfortably. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap.
Record Your Training Session Stop Training 1. Start Training 1. 2. Wear the transmitter and the training computer. Press OK. Wait until your heart rate is displayed, and then press OK to start the recording. To modify sound, heart rate view or other training settings before starting the training session, select Training Settings. Your training file is saved only when the recording has lasted for more than one minute. 8 Training 2. To pause the recording of your training session, press BACK.
ENGLISH 3. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Caring for Your Polar FT4 Training computer: Complete care and maintenance instructions please see full user manual at www.polar.fi/support. WearLink transmitter: Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. Dry the always after use in pool water with high chlorine content. Battery We recommend that you have the battery replaced by an authorized Polar Service Center.
Precautions nicotine may also affect heart rate. Minimizing Possible Risks It is important to be sensitive to your body’s responses during training. If you feel 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.
ENGLISH Technical Specifications FT4 Training Computer CR1632 Average 12 months (training 0.5 h/day, 7 days/week) Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F Wrist strap material Polyurethane Back cover and wrist Stainless steel complying with the strap buckle EU 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. Watch accuracy Better than ± 0.5 seconds/day at 25 °C / 77 °F temperature.
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.
ENGLISH 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.
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