Polar FT7™ Getting Started Guide
CONTENTS 1. GET STARTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Get to Know Your Polar FT7™ Training Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FT7 Buttons and Menu . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 4 5 2. TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Wear the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Record Your Training Session. . . . . 7 Start Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Stop Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH 1. GET STARTED Get to Know Your Polar FT7 ™ Training Computer Training computer records and displays your heart rate and other data during training. Polar WearLink ®+ transmitter transmits the heart rate signal to the training computer. The WearLink consists of a connector (A) and strap (B). The full user manual and the latest version of this getting started guide can be downloaded at www.polar.fi/support. For video tutorials, go to http://www.polar.fi/en/support/video_tutorials.
FT7 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 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. 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).
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.
ENGLISH Record Your Training Session Stop Training 1. Start Training 1. 2. Wear the transmitter and the training computer. Press OK and select Start. 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. 2. To pause the recording of your training session, press BACK. To continue training recording press OK. To stop the recording, press BACK once more.
Transfer Data For a long-term follow-up, transfer your training files effortlessly from FT7 to polarpersonaltrainer.com. There you can see detailed information of your training data and get a better understanding of your training. First you need to register at polarpersonaltrainer.com and after that you can transfer your Training data.
ENGLISH 3. 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.
Battery Precautions The FT7 and WearLink+ both have a user changeable battery. To change the battery yourself, consult the full user manual at www.polar.fi/support. Minimizing Possible Risks • The low battery indicator is displayed when 10-15% of the battery capacity is left. • Excessive use of the backlight drains the battery more rapidly. • In cold conditions, the low battery indicator • may appear, but will disappear when the temperature rises.
ENGLISH Note that in addition to training intensity, medication for heart conditions/blood pressure/psychological conditions/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 training. If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when training, stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity. shirt well under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation.
Technical Specifications FT7 Training Computer CR1632 Average 11 months (training 1 h/day, 7 days/week) Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F Back cover material Polyamide Wrist strap material Polyurethane Wrist strap buckle Stainless steel complying with the 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.
ENGLISH 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. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for consumers who have purchased this 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.
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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