Polar FT80 manual

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    Pol ar FT80 Getting Started Guide[...]

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    CONTENTS 1 . G E T S T A R T E D .................... 3 Get to Know Y our Polar FT80 T raining Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Buttons and Menu Structure. . . . . . 4 Start with Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . 5 2. BEFORE TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Activate your Polar Star T raining P r o g r a m .......................... 6[...]

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    1. GET ST ARTED Get to Know Y our Polar FT80 T raining Computer The Polar FT80 training computer records and displays your heart rate and other data during training. The Polar H1 heart rate sensor transmits the heart rate signal to the training computer . The heart rate sensor consists of a connector and a strap. Y ou can transfer data easily betwe[...]

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    Buttons and Menu Structure UP : Enter the menu and move through selection lists, adjust values OK : Confirm selections, select training type or training settings DOWN : Enter the menu and move through selection lists, adjust values BACK : • Exit the menu • Return to the previous level • Cancel selection • Leave settings unchanged • With a[...]

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    Start with Basic Settings T o activate your FT80, press and hold any button for one second. Once the FT80 is activated, it cannot be switched off. 1. Language: Select Deutsch , English , Español , Fr ançais , Italiano , Português or Suomi with UP / DOWN . Press OK . 2. Ple ase ente r basic settings is displayed. Press OK . 3. Select Time format [...]

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    2. BEFORE TRAINING Activate your Polar Star T raining Program The adaptive, personalized and built-in Polar Star T raining Program gives you the optimal intensity and time targets for your training. The training computer gives feedback on your performance after each training session and once a week. The FT80 creates a training program based on your[...]

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    6. Press DOWN and OK to view your target training time in three different heart rate zones (intensity targets). Press DOWN to change the display . 7. Y ou have now activated your training program. Press and hold BACK to return to T ime view. T o view your week targets later , select Menu > Applications > Tr aining Progr am > View week targ[...]

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    3. TRAINING W ear the heart rate sensor to measure heart rate. 1. Moisten the electrode area of the strap. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. 3. T ie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap. 4. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably . Check that the moist electr[...]

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    Start T raining 1. W ear the training computer and heart rate sensor . 2. Press OK and select Start , or long-press OK when you want to start recording your training session. T o modify sounds, heart rate view or other training settings before starting the training session, select Tr aining Settings . See section Settings for more information. Y ou[...]

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    Optimize Y our Strength T raining with Heart Rate Guidance Strength training with Polar FT80 helps you effectively improve your muscle strength and power by guiding your recovery heart rate between exercise sets during workout. 1. Create up to three workouts in polarpersonaltrainer .com and download the workout(s) to your FT80. See T ransfer Data f[...]

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    If you have not yet downloaded workouts from polarpersonaltrainer .com , FT80 still guides your strength training informing you how long to rest between each set. 1. Press OK and select Start strength tr aining . 2. When you have completed a set, the FT80 tells you the optimal recovery time. Sit down to wait and see when your heart rate graph hits [...]

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    4. AFTER TRAINING Review T raining Data Review your training data in Tr aining files , Week summaries and Totals. T raining Files Select Data > Tr aining files to view detailed training information on your 100 most recent training sessions. When Tr aining files becomes full, the oldest training file is replaced by the most recent one. If you wan[...]

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    T ransfer Data Use ready-made strenght training exercises or add your own strenght training exercises in polarpersonaltrainer .com and transfer those to your FT80 to guide your strength training session. After training session(s), follow-up easily your fitness level development by transferring training data from FT80 to polarpersonaltrainer .com . [...]

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    5. IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Caring for Y our Product T raining computer: Keep your training computer clean. Clean it with a mild soap and water solution and rinse them with clean water . Do not immerse the training computer in water . Dry it carefully with a soft towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemic[...]

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    For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses, visit www .polar .com/support and country-specific websites. 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 usernam[...]

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    Change Batteries Y ourself When changing the battery , make sure the sealing ring is not damaged, in which case you should replace it with a new one. Y ou can purchase the sealing ring/battery kits at well-equipped Polar retailers and authorized Polar Services. In the USA and Canada, the additional sealing rings are available at authorized Polar Se[...]

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    Changing T raining Computer Battery 1. Open the battery cover with a coin by turning it from CLOSE to OPEN (A1). 2. Remove the battery cover and lift the battery out carefully with a suitable sized small rigid stick or bar , such as a toothpick. A non-metal tool is preferable. Be careful not to damage the metal sound element (*) or the grooves. (A2[...]

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    Precautions The Polar training computer shows your performance indicators. It indicates the level of physiological strain and intensity during your training session. No other use is intended or implied. Minimizing Risks When T raining T raining may include some risk. Before beginning a regular training program, answer the following questions concer[...]

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    manufacturer to determine safety in your case. 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 T echnical Specifications. T o avoid any skin reaction to the heart rate sensor , wear it over a shirt, but moisten the shirt well u[...]

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    T echnical Specifications T raining computer Battery type CR 2025 Battery life Average 8 months (training 1h/day 7 times a week) Battery cap sealing ring O-ring 23.0 x 0,6 Material EPDM Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F Wrist strap material Polyurethane Back cover and wrist strap buckle Stainless steel complying with the [...]

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    Polar FlowLink and Polar WebSync 2.1 (or newer) System Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 or Intel Mac OS X 10.5 or newer The Polar FT80 training computer applies the following patented technologies, among others: • OwnZone ® assessment for determining personal target heart rate limits for the day • OwnCode ® coded transmission • Ow[...]

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    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. • This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for consumers who have p[...]

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    The names and logos 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 tradema[...]

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    This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie[...]

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    operation. Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if [...]

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    This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows that Polar products are electronic devices and are in the scope of Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries and accumulators used in products are in the scope of Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and o[...]

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    http://www.polar .com/en/support/FT80 ST AR T raining Program Fitness T est T raining Load Strength T raining Guidance Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Prof essorintie 5 FI-90440 KEMPELE T el +358 8 5202 100 F ax +358 8 5202 300 www.polar .com Download full user manual .01 Compatible with: Gy m Link[...]