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QUICK GUIDE
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Time of day display
• Start measuring the heart rate
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POLAR M91ti™
HEART RATE MONITOR
USER’S MANUAL
Ho w t o st a rt m e a su rin g yo u r h e a rt ra t e
1. Place the transmitter around your chest and wet the
electrodes. Place the wrist receiver on your wrist.
2. Press and hold the OK button to start the
measurement. The stopwatch and the exercise
recording start. Your heart rate will appear in
about 15 seconds.
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Ho w t o st o p m e a su rin g yo u r h e a rt ra t e
1. Press the OK button. The stopwatch and other
calculations stop. Heart rate measurement
continues but exercise data is not recorded into a
file anymore.
2. Press the Up button. The receiver returns to Time
of day display.
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Th e Po la r M91 t i d e t e rm in e s Ow n Zo n e , t h e in d ivid u a l
t ra in in g h e a rt ra t e zo n e fo r yo u . Ow n Zo n e a llo w s
yo u t o cu st o m ise e xe rcise se ssio n s t o fit yo u r
p e rso n a l n e e d s. Ow n Ca l ca lo rie ca lcu la t io n le t s yo u
fo llo w h o w m u ch e n e rg y yo u e xp e n d b y e xe rcisin g .
By p e rfo rm in g t h e q u ick a n d e a sy Po la r Fit n e ss Te st ,
yo u ca n m o n it o r yo u r fit n e ss le ve l, a n d a n y lo n g t e rm
ch a n g e s in it .
Ple a se re a d t h is m a n u a l ca re fu lly t o fa m ilia rize
yo u rse lf w it h t h e Po la r M91 t i. He re is w h e re yo u ca n
fin d t h e in fo rm a t io n yo u n e e d t o u se a n d m a in t a in
yo u r e q u ip m e n t .
Th e fu n ct io n ro a d m a p o n t h e fro n t co ve r is a q u ick
g u id e t o t h e fe a t u re s o f t h e Po la r M91 t i. Ple a se t e a r
it o ff a n d sa ve it fo r yo u r re fe re n ce .
Re fe r t o t h e g lo ssa ry fo r sp e cia l t e rm s, d isp la y
sym b o ls a n d t e xt e xp la n a t io n s. Th e a lp h a b e t ica l
in d e x w ill h e lp yo u q u ickly fin d a n sw e rs t o a n y
q u e st io n s t h a t yo u m ig h t e n co u n t e r w h ile u sin g yo u r
Po la r M91 t i.
Th a n k yo u fo r
ch o o sin g Po la r!
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Swap the user ...........................................................31
Start/stop the stopwatch ..........................................31
Check exercise information ......................................32
Check your heart rate limits .....................................33
See your progress bullets during exercise ...............33
Swap the heart rate limits .......................................33
Stop the heart rate measurement........................................34
Recalling training information.............................................35
Date ...........................................................................35
Exercise time ..............................................................35
Exercise time in zone ...............................................35
Target heart rate limits .............................................36
Average heart rate ...................................................36
Calories expended during the exercise ....................36
Total calorie count ....................................................36
Total exercise time ....................................................37
Latest OwnIndex ......................................................38
OwnIndex ................................................................................38
Fitness test settings ....................................................39
Carrying out the test ...................................................40
Fitness test result .........................................................42
Care and maintenance .........................................................44
Taking care ...............................................................44
Batteries ....................................................................45
Service ......................................................................45
Precautions ...........................................................................46
In a water environment ............................................46
Interference ...............................................................46
Minimizing possible risks in exercising ....................47
Frequently asked questions .................................................49
Technical specifications ........................................................53
Limited Polar warranty .........................................................55
Disclaimer ..............................................................................56
Polar glossary ........................................................................57
Index ......................................................................................59
CONTENTS
Getting going .........................................................................4
Parts .........................................................................................4
Buttons and their functions ...................................................5
Easy start..................................................................................6
How to prepare the wrist receiver......................................6
How to put the transmitter on.........................................7
How to start measuring your heart rate..........................7
How to stop measuring your heart rate...........................8
After exercising..................................................................8
Modes and their functions ...................................................9
Settings ..................................................................................11
User information settings ....................................................11
Setting user 1 or 2 .....................................................11
Setting weight ...........................................................12
Setting height ...........................................................13
Setting age ................................................................13
Setting sex .................................................................13
Setting activity level ..................................................14
Measurement options settings ............................................15
Selecting OwnZone.................................................................15
Setting heart rate limits manually .......................................16
OwnCal calorie counter on/off ............................................17
Polar Fitness Test on/off .......................................................19
Setting the watch ....................................................................20
Setting the alarm ......................................................20
Setting the time of day .............................................21
Setting the date ........................................................22
Start the heart rate measurement ......................................24
OwnZone ..............................................................................26
How to determine your OwnZone ...........................26
OwnZone methods ...................................................28
How to use previously determined OwnZone.........29
Functions during heart rate measurement .........................30
See your heart rate ................................................30
Illuminate the display ..............................................30
Turn the sound signal and button sound on/off......30
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BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
GETTING GOING
RESET
SCROLL UP
HEART RATE MONITOR PARTS
SCROLL DOWN
The elastic strap holds the transmitter comfortably, yet
firmly, in the correct position.
OK
The Polar T61™ transmitter
detects your heart rate and
transmits it to the wrist
receiver.
OK
The Polar M91 ti™ wrist
receiver displays your heart
rate and other data during
exercise. Enter your
personal settings
• Start heart rate measurement
• Start the stopwatch
• Stop the stopwatch
• Activate the displayed mode
• Lock your selection
into the receiver
and analyze the
Scroll Up
exercise file after
• Move forward to the next mode
• Select the desired value (up)
you’re done.
Scroll Down
• Move backward to the previous mode
• Select the desired value (down)
• Backlight on
• Signal sound on or off
Reset
• Resets the heart rate monitor, watch settings will return
to the default settings.
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• Briefly pressing a button (approximately 1 second)
will do different things than pressing and holding
the button for a longer period of time
(approximately 2 to 5 seconds).
HOW TO PUT THE TRANSMITTER ON
1. Attach the transmitter to the
• The buttons are slightly stiffer than those of an
ordinary watch to prevent them from being pressed
accidentally.
elastic strap.
• You can always return to the Time of day display
from the Options setting or File recalling loops by
pressing and holding the OK button.
• See the glossary for display symbols and text
interpretation.
2. Adjust the strap length to fit
snugly and comfortably. Secure
the strap around your chest,
below the chest muscles.
3. Lift the transmitter off your
chest and moisten the grooved
electrode areas on the back.
EASY START
HOW TO PREPARE THE WRIST RECEIVER
4. Check that the wet electrode
areas are firmly against your skin
and the Polar logo is in a central,
upright position.
1. Since the display is blank when the receiver leaves the
factory, you have to activate the wrist receiver by
pressing the OK button twice, after which the Time of
day display appears. This is a one-off procedure; once you
have turned on your receiver you can not turn it off
anymore.
HOW TO START MEASURING YOUR HEART RATE
2. You may start measuring your heart rate right away
using the default settings. However, the following
settings are ones that it would be useful to change as
soon as possible: Time of day (see section Setting the
watch) and personal user settings (see section User
information settings).
1. Begin with the display that shows the time of day.
2. Keep the wrist receiver within 3 feet/ 1 metre of your
transmitter.
3. Check that you are not near other people that have
heart rate monitors, high voltage power lines, televisions,
mobile phones or other sources of electromagnetic
disturbance.
3. Wear the wrist receiver as you would wear an ordinary
watch. If you go biking, we recommend attaching the
wrist receiver to a Polar Bike Mount™.
4. Press the OK button to start measuring your heart rate. A
heart symbol will start flashing and your heart rate (beats
per minute) will appear in a maximum of 15 seconds.
5. Press OK again. The stopwatch starts running and you
can start exercising. The exercise data will only be stored
in a file if you have turned the stopwatch on.
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HOW TO STOP MEASURING YOUR HEART RATE
MODES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
1. Press the OK button. The stopwatch stops.
Your Polar heart rate monitor has four main modes: Time
of day, Exercise, File and Options.
QUIT? Appears in the display. Heart rate measurement
without exercising limits or calorie calculation continues.
2. Press
Scroll Up. The heart rate measuring stops.
1. TIME OF DAY
The receiver shows the Time of day display again.
You can use the Polar heart rate monitor as an ordinary
watch with date, weekday indicator and alarm function.
AFTER EXERCISING
Press and hold OK to return to the
Time of day display, wherever you
are in the Options setting or File
recalling cycle.
1. Carefully wash the transmitter with a mild soap and
water solution.
2. Rinse it with pure water.
3. Dry the transmitter carefully with a soft towel.
4. Store the transmitter in a clean and dry place. Dirt
impairs the elasticity and functioning of the transmitter.
Sweat and moisture can keep the electrodes wet and the
transmitter activated, which shortens battery life.
Your Polar heart rate monitor
starts reminding you at full
hours if more than three days
has passed since your last
recorded exercise. Keep exercising
regularly!
2. EXERCISE
In the Exercise mode you measure the
heart rate. In this mode you can
• see your heart rate reading
• record the exercise data
• use the stopwatch
• determine your OwnZone
• see your exercising limits
• see the time of day
• see the time you have exercised
within your target zone so far
• see the OwnCal calorie count of
your exercise session
• swap heart rate limits
• swap user (before stopwatch is on)
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3. FILE
SETTINGS
Polar heart rate monitor saves information on your latest
exercise session. In the File mode you can see the following
information:
• date of the exercise
• total exercising time
In the Options mode you can set
• exercising time spent in your
target zone
• your personal user information which is a prerequisite for
using OwnZone and OwnCal functions
• measurement options which are used during Exercise mode
• Polar Fitness Test function on or off
• heart rate limits used during
exercise
• average heart rate
• watch functions
• OwnCal calorie count and fat
percentage of the energy
expenditure during the exercise
session
At any time during the settings you can return to
the Time of day display by pressing and holding OK.
• total calorie expenditure starting from
the moment you have reset the counter
• total exercising time starting from the moment you have
reset the counter
The digits run faster if you press and hold the
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down.
Release the button at the desired value.
• latest OwnIndex based on Polar Fitness Test
USER INFORMATION
4. OPTIONS
In the Options mode you can define the following
information:
Begin with the display showing the time of day.
1. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until OPTIONS is
• User specific information;
user 1/ 2, weight, height, age,
sex and activity level for
displayed.
2. Press OK to enter the Options mode.
USER SET is displayed.
Polar Fitness Test. You have
two users and can set the
3. Press OK to enter the user information loop.
preferences for both user 1 and
user 2.
SETTING USER 1 o r 2
• OwnZone basic, low or high. If
you want to determine the values
for the target zone manually, set
OwnZone OFF.
You can set two users’ preferences. This
function is practical e.g. for another
family member. Make the settings ready
for both users: when you start
exercising, just select your personal
user id 1 or 2.
• OwnCal calorie counter On/OFF
• Polar Fitness Test On/OFF
• Watch settings; alarm, 12h/24h mode, time of day, date
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USER appears, 1 or 2 is flashing.
4. Press Scroll Up or Scroll Down to select USER 1
or USER 2.
SETTING HEIGHT
If you are in the Time of day display start from Use r
5. Press OK to lock your selection.
You have now selected the user id. All settings are made
to the selected user.
in fo rm a t io n , steps 1-3. Then press OK until
FT / INCH or CM appears and the digits of feet/
centimeters are flashing.
In File, Measure, Options and Fitness test main
modes you can change the user id by pressing and
4. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to adjust
holding
Scroll Up.
your height.
5. Press OK to lock your selection.
If you want to disable the user id 2, set the weight of the
user 2 to zero.
You can change the height unit between ft/ inch and
cm in watch settings.
Continue by setting your weight or return to the Time of
day display by pressing and holding OK.
12 h time mode -> ft
24 h time mode -> cm
Continue by setting your age or return to the Time of day
display by pressing and holding OK.
SETTING WEIGHT
If you are in the Time of day display start from Use r
SETTING AGE
in fo rm a t io n , steps 1-3. Then press OK until
If you are in the Time of day display start from Use r
LBS or KG appears and the digits of pounds/
kilograms are flashing.
in fo rm a t io n , steps 1-3. Then press OK until
AGE appears and the digits for years are flashing.
4. Press
weight.
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to adjust your
4. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to adjust
5. Press OK to lock your selection.
your age.
5. Press OK to lock your selection.
You can change the weight unit between lbs and kg
in watch settings.
Continue by setting your gender or return to the Time of
day display by pressing and holding OK.
12 h time mode -> lbs
24 h time mode -> kg
SETTING SEX
Continue the user settings or return to the Time of day
display by pressing and holding OK.
If you are in the Time of day display start from Use r
in fo rm a t io n , steps 1-3. Then press OK until
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SEX appears and FEMALE / MALE is flashing.
MEASUREMENT OPTIONS SETTING
4. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to select the
SELECTING OWNZONE
right gender.
5. Press OK to lock your selection.
Select whether you want to use the OwnZone option. You
can select between three different OwnZones. Alternatively,
you can set the target zone limits manually yourself.
SETTING ACTIVITY LEVEL
• OwnZone BASIC for allround exercising
• OwnZone LOW for light intensity exercising
• OwnZone HIGH for moderate intensity exercising
• OwnZone OFF - The OwnZone function is off and you can
set the target zone limits manually.
You need to set a suitable activity level for Polar Fitness
Test.
If you are in the Time of day display start from Use r
in fo rm a t io n , steps 1-3. Then press OK until
If you choose to use OwnZone, Polar heart rate monitor
asks your user information, if you haven’t set them earlier
in the USER SET mode.
ACTIVITY appears and LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
is flashing.
4. Press
Scroll Up or Scroll Down to select the
right activity level.
Begin with the display showing the time of day.
5. Press OK to lock your selection.
1. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until OPTIONS is
displayed.
You have now set all necessary user information.
2. Press OK to enter the setting loop.
USER SET is displayed.
USER SET is displayed.
Ch o o se fro m t h e fo llo w in g t w o a lt e rn a t ive s t o
co n t in u e :
3. Press
Scroll Up once.
OWNZONE OFF or BASIC or LOW or HIGH is
displayed.
1. To set OwnZone function on or off, press Scroll Up.
2. To return to the Time of day display, press and hold OK.
4. Press OK to enter the setting loop.
OWNZONE is displayed.
OFF or BASIC or LOW or HIGH is flashing.
5. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to select a
suitable OwnZone for your exercise or OwnZone OFF.
6. Press OK to lock your selection.
Ch o o se fro m t h e fo llo w in g a lt e rn a t ive s t o co n t in u e :
1. If you selected OwnZone OFF continue directly from
Se t t in g h e a rt ra t e lim it s m a n u a lly.
or
2. If you selected OwnZone on continue from Tu rn in g t h e
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Ow n Ca l ca lo rie co u n t e r On /OFF by pressing
7. Press OK to lock your selection.
Scroll Up once.
The lower limit reading starts to flash.
or
8. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to adjust the
3. Return to the Time of day display by pressing and holding
OK.
correct value.
9. Press OK to lock your selection.
OWNZONE OFF is displayed.
SETTING HEART RATE LIMITS MANUALLY
The highest possible value for the upper limit is 240
and the lowest possible value for the lower limit is
30. The lower limit cannot be set above the upper
limit.
If you choose not to use the OwnZone function, you may
manually enter a target zone. When you start the manual
target zone settings for the first time:
• Polar heart rate monitor automatically calculates you
heart rate limits based on age, if you have set your user
information.
Ch o o se fro m t h e fo llo w in g t w o a lt e rn a t ive s t o
co n t in u e :
1. To continue setting the OwnCal function On or OFF,
• If you haven’t done the user settings, default settings
80/ 160 are shown on the display.
press
Scroll Up.
2. To return to the Time of day display, press and hold OK.
You can start exercising with these limits right away.
Begin with the display showing the time of day.
TURNING THE OWNCAL CALORIE COUNTER ON/OFF
1. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until you enter
Begin with the display showing the time of day.
the Options mode.
1. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until OPTIONS is
2. Press OK to enter the setting loop.
displayed.
USER SET is displayed.
2. Press OK to enter the setting loop.
3. Press
Scroll Up once.
USER SET is displayed
OWNZONE OFF is displayed.
3. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until OWNCAL
4. Press OK to enter the setting loop.
OWNZONE is displayed.
is displayed.
OFF is flashing.
OWNCAL On or OFF is displayed.
5. Press OK to lock OwnZone OFF.
4. Press OK to enter the setting loop.
OWNCAL is displayed.
LIMITS is displayed.
On or OFF is flashing.
The upper limit is flashing.
5. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to select
6. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to adjust
whether you want the calorie expenditure count to be
On or OFF.
the value.
6. Press OK to lock your selection.
The digits run faster if you press and hold the
Scroll Up or Scroll Down button. Release the
button at the desired value.
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Ch o o se fro m t h e fo llo w in g t w o a lt e rn a t ive s t o
co n t in u e :
TURNING POLAR FITNESS TEST ON/OFF
1. To continue settings, press
Scroll Up.
Begin with the display showing the time of day.
2. To return to the Time of day display, press and hold OK.
1. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until OPTIONS is
displayed.
The OwnCal calorie calculation starts when your heart rate
reaches 100 bpm. The higher the heart rate, the faster the
energy expenditure accumulation. Energy expenditure
depends on body weight; the heavier the weight the
higher the energy expenditure. Men’s calorie expenditure is
more intense than women’s at the same heart rate.
2. Press OK to enter the setting loop.
USER SET is displayed.
3. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until FIT. TEST is
displayed.
FIT. TEST On or OFF is displayed.
4. Press OK to enter the setting loop.
FIT. TEST is displayed.
The energy expenditure measurement with Polar heart rate
monitor is most accurate in continuous activities such as
walking, cycling and jogging. Polar heart rate monitor
shows the energy expenditure in kilocalories (kcal).
On or OFF is flashing.
5. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to select
whether you want the Polar Fitness Test to be On or OFF.
6. Press OK to lock your selection.
When you expend calories, your body actually uses fat and
carbohydrates as energy resources. The amount of fat from
the total calorie expenditure varies between 10% - 60% .
The rest (40% - 90% ) is mostly carbohydrates.
If you select Polar Fitness Test On, the Fitness test mode
appears in the main mode loop. The Polar Fitness Test is
carried out in the Fitness test mode.
The lower the heart rate, the bigger the fat percentage is
of the total energy expenditure. If you want to control
weight by exercising, it is recommended to aim at as big a
fat percentage of total energy expenditure as possible.
Exercise with OwnZone Low.
Ch o o se fro m t h e fo llo w in g t w o a lt e rn a t ive s t o
co n t in u e :
1. To continue settings, press
Scroll Up.
2. To return to the Time of day display, press and hold OK.
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SETTING THE WATCH
11. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to adjust the
desired minutes.
12. Press OK to lock your selection.
Quick enter to the Watch setting loop: In the Time
of day display press and hold the
a couple of seconds.
button for
Ch o o se fro m t h e fo llo w in g t w o a lt e rn a t ive s t o
co n t in u e :
1. To set the time of day continue in chapter Setting the
If you want to skip some parts and go directly to set
a particular watch function, press OK
time of day.
2. To return to the Time of day display, press and hold
OK.
until the desired watch function is displayed.
When the alarm is turned on
appears on the display.
To return to the Time of day display at any stage of
watch settings, press and hold OK.
When the alarm comes on, it will sound for one
minute or you can turn it off by pressing any of the
four buttons.
The digits run faster if you press and hold the
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down. Release the
button at the desired value.
SETTING THE TIME OF DAY
SETTING THE ALARM
1. In the Time of day display press
If you are in the Time of day display start from Se t t in g t h e
a la rm , steps 1-4. Then press OK until
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until OPTIONS is displayed.
2. Press OK to enter the Options mode.
USER SET is displayed.
TIME and the time of day are displayed.
12h or 24h is flashing.
3. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until WATCH
5. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to select 12h or
SET is displayed.
24h mode.
4. Press OK to start the watch settings.
ALARM is displayed.
6. Press OK to lock your selection.
If you chose 12h time mode,
On or OFF is flashing.
TIME AM or TIME PM is displayed.
7. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to select AM or PM.
5. Press
or OFF.
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to set the alarm On
8. Press OK to lock your selection.
The hours start to flash.
6. Press OK to lock your selection.
9. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to adjust the
If you have 12h time mode, AM or PM starts to flash.
desired hour.
7. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to select
10. Press OK to lock your selection.
AM or PM.
The minutes start to flash.
8. Press OK to lock your selection.
11. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to adjust the
The hours start to flash.
desired minutes.
9. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to adjust the
The seconds go to zero.
12. Press OK to lock your selection.
The seconds start running.
desired hour.
10. Press OK to lock your selection.
The minutes start to flash.
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Ch o o se fro m t h e fo llo w in g t w o a lt e rn a t ive s t o
5. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to adjust the
co n t in u e :
desired value for the month/ day.
6. Press OK to lock your selection.
DAY or MONTH is displayed.
1. To set the date continue in chapter Setting the date.
2. To return to the Time of day display, press and hold
OK.
The middle digits start to flash.
7. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to adjust the
SETTING THE DATE
desired value for the day/ month.
8. Press OK to lock your selection.
YEAR is displayed.
If you are in the Time of day display start from Se t t in g t h e
a la rm , steps 1-4. Then press OK until
The digits for the year start to flash.
9. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to adjust the
MONTH or DAY is displayed.
The first digits start to flash.
desired value for the year.
10. Press OK to lock your selection.
WATCH SET is displayed.
The date is displayed differently depending on which time
mode (12h or 24h) has been chosen.
Ch o o se fro m t h e fo llo w in g t w o a lt e rn a t ive s t o
co n t in u e :
1. Press OK to continue from the alarm setting.
2. To return to the Time of day display, press and hold OK.
12h time mode:
MONTH - DAY - YEAR
24h time mode:
DAY - MONTH - YEAR
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If you still do not succeed in code searching, but your heart
rate is displayed and the heart symbol without a frame is
flashing, you can start exercising but your wrist receiver
may become disturbed by other heart rate monitors.
START THE HEART RATE
MEASUREMENT
Check that your personal user id is active.
You can change the user before starting the
stopwatch by pressing and holding
Scroll Up.
1. Wear the transmitter and the wrist receiver as described
in the chapter Ge t t in g g o in g .
5. Start the stopwatch by pressing OK.
2. To make sure that the code search will be successful:
• Keep the wrist receiver within 3 feet/ 1 metre of
your transmitter.
Stopwatch starts running.
Automatic recording begins.
If you set OwnZone on:
• Check that you are not near to other people with
heart rate monitors, high voltage power lines,
televisions, mobile phones, cars, exercise
equipment etc.
OZ
appears in the
display and OwnZone
determination begins.
If you set heart rate limits
manually: EXERCISE appears in
the display.
3. Begin with display showing time of day.
4. Press OK.
6. You can now start warmup with your
Polar heart rate monitor.
MEASURE appears in the display.
A heart shaped frame appears.
The wrist receiver starts
searching for heart rate
transmission for max. 15
seconds.
Qu ick st a rt : In the Time of day display, press and
hold OK for a couple of seconds.
To st o p t h e h e a rt ra t e m e a su re m e n t :
Press OK to stop the stopwatch. If you want to
QUIT the heart rate measurement mode, press
Heart rate measurement
Scroll Up or
day display.
Scroll Down to enter the Time of
commences and the heart symbol
inside the frame starts flashing.
Your heart rate reading (in beats
per minute) appears in the display.
If the code search was not successful, the frame around the
heart symbol will disappear after 15 seconds. Go back to
step 2 to repeat the code search.
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4. Start the heart rate measurement as described earlier.
OWNZONE
5. Start the stopwatch.
OZ appears in the display.
Stopwatch starts running.
Polar heart rate monitor is able to determine the individual
training heart rate zone for you. This exercise zone is called
your OwnZone (OZ).
6. There are five stages in finding your OwnZone. OwnZone
appears typically on the 3 rd or 4 th stage (in 5-6 minutes).
Keep your heart rate below 100 bpm during the first
stage. After each stage you should increase your heart rate
10-20 bpm. The display shows which stage you are in:
For most adults, OwnZone corresponds to 65-85 % of the
maximum heart rate. OwnZone is suitable for
cardiovascular training either for health-related or fitness
improvement purposes.
Walking at very slow pace for 2 min.
Walking at brisk pace for 2 min.
Walking at very brisk pace for 2 min.
Jogging at slow pace for 2 min.
Running for 2 min.
OwnZone works well for those whose goal is weight
control via physical activity and exercise, because the
OwnZone corresponds to intensity from “light to
moderate” to “moderate”. Exercise of this intensity level
can be conducted even for extended periods safely and
often yields the best results for weight loss.
7. At some point during the stages 1 - 5 you hear two
beeps. This indicates that Polar heart rate monitor has
determined your exercising limits and you can continue
your exercising.
The OwnZone can be found during a warmup period of an
exercise session lasting 1-10 minutes.
The determined heart rate limits are
displayed for a few seconds.
HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR OWNZONE
EXERCISE appears in the display.
OwnZone is easily determined by walking and jogging as
instructed below. However, you are able to find your
OwnZone with other exercise modes as well, e.g. exercising
with a stationary bike. The principle is that you start
exercising very slowly with light intensity and gradually
increase your heart rate.
You can recall the limits onto
the display by bringing the
receiver close to the
transmitter.
You can turn the OwnZone
timing signals off by pressing and
1. Check that you have set your personal user information
correctly.
holding
for two seconds
before starting the OwnZone determination.
2. Because OwnZone determination needs every heart beat
to be picked up properly, make sure that the transmitter
belt is tight enough and the electrodes well moistened.
3. Check that you have set the OwnZone function on.
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Re se t t h e st o p w a t ch :
3. OZ.A (OwnZone Age) and your age-predicted
heart rate limits appear on the illuminated display.
If needed you can reset the stopwatch to zero and restart
OwnZone determination:
Yo u w ill a lso se e w h ich Ow n Zo n e le ve l yo u h a ve
se le ct e d t o u se :
1. Stop the OwnZone determination by pressing OK.
Heart rate limits for your previously determined
OwnZone appear on the display.
BASIC (OwnZone Basic for allround exercising)
HIGH (OwnZone High for exercising at moderate
intensity)
2. Stop the stopwatch by pressing OK.
QUIT? appears in the display.
LOW (OwnZone Low for exercising at light to
moderate intensity)
3. To reset the stopwatch press and hold
for 2 seconds.
Scroll Down
4. To restart the stopwatch press OK.
HOW TO USE PREVIOUSLY
DETERMINED OWNZONE
OWNZONE METHODS
Every time you start the stopwatch and have the OwnZone
option on, the Polar heart rate monitor starts finding your
OwnZone. You can determine your OwnZone for every
exercise session separately. At least it should always be
performed when changing exercise environment, exercise
mode or if you have abnormal feelings about your
physiological state when starting the exercise.
Polar heart rate monitor uses multiple methods for
determining your OwnZone. The OwnZone determination
is based on measuring and analysing the heart rate
variability during graded exercise.
If your heart rate exceeds the safety limit during the
determination, Polar heart rate monitor picks up your
latest OwnZone definition based on heart rate variability.
Alternatively, if there is no previous determination in
memory, OwnZone limits, which are based on your age
predicted maximum heart rate, will be used. These
methods ensure that the safest possible exercise zone is
determined for you.
However, you can choose to exercise with the latest
OwnZone limits in case you are not willing to start the
process of redefining your OwnZone.
1. Start the heart rate measurement and stopwatch as usual.
OZ
appears on the display.
2. Press OK. Polar heart rate monitor starts
using your latest determined OwnZone.
OZ.L and the values for your previously determined
OwnZone appear momentarily on the illuminated
display.
The method used in defining the OwnZone is indicated
after the two beeps as follows:
1. OZ.V (OwnZone Variability) and the currently
determined OwnZone limits appear on the
illuminated display.
In case there is no previously determined OwnZone in
memory, Polar heart rate monitor starts using your age
predicted exercising limits.
2. OZ.L (OwnZone Latest) and your previously
determined OwnZone limits appear on the
illuminated display.
OZ.A and your age-predicted heart rate limits
appear on the illuminated display.
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the lower limit of your Target Zone. You will hear a beep
when pressing the buttons. The sound signal will be on in
OwnZone determination and will alarm you at the end of
the Fitness test.
FUNCTIONS DURING
HEART RATE MEASUREMENT
Press and hold
for 2 seconds to turn the sound
signal and the button sound on or off.
Sound signal is on.
MEASURE
A flashing heart rate reading also informs you of
being outside your target zone.
EXERCISE
TIME
IN ZONE
OWNCAL
The sound signal setting is saved i.e. the next time
you start heart rate measurement the previous
setting will be used.
SEE YOUR HEART RATE
SWAP THE USER
You can see your heart rate in beats per minute. A flashing
heart symbol indicates an ongoing heart rate
measurement. The inner heart symbol flashes at the pace
of your heart. The outline indicates that the heart rate
reception is coded.
You can swap the user in the beginning of an exercise
when the stopwatch is not running yet.
Press and hold
Scroll Up.
or
is displayed to indicate which one of the
If there is - - reading on the display, there has not been
heart rate reception for at least 5 minutes. Bring the wrist
receiver up to your chest near the transmitter’s Polar logo.
The receiver starts looking for the heart rate again.
user settings are activated.
The following exercise will be recorded in the selected
user’s file.
To be able to swap the user you need to set preferences for
two users.
ILLUMINATE THE DISPLAY
Press
.
Backlight is activated for a few seconds.
START/STOP THE STOPWATCH
Press OK to start/stop the stopwatch.
TURN THE SOUND SIGNAL AND
THE BUTTON SOUND ON/OFF
Exe rcise in fo rm a t io n w ill b e st o re d in a n e xe rcise file
o n ly w h e n t h e st o p w a t ch is ru n n in g .
When
is displayed, you will hear an alarm sound with
each heart beat if you go above the upper limit or below
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You can pause the stopwatch by pressing OK.
Repressing it will restart the stopwatch and the above
calculations.
CHECK YOUR HEART RATE LIMITS
While exercising you don’t have to press any button to
check the heart rate limits you are using. Just bring the
wrist receiver up to your chest near the transmitter’s Polar
logo.
To re se t t h e st o p w a t ch t o ze ro :
1. Stop the stopwatch.
2. Press and hold
Scroll Down for two seconds.
The current exercising zone values and backlight will
be on for a few seconds.
CHECK EXERCISE INFORMATION
When the stopwatch is running press
Scroll Up or
SEE YOUR PROGRESS BULLETS
DURING EXERCISE
Scroll Down to see the following information
during the exercise:
A bullet appears for every 15 minutes exercise in Target
Zone.
Tim e o f d a y (TIME)
SWAP THE HEART RATE LIMITS
You can swap heart rate limits during the exercise while the
stopwatch is running and you have set OwnZone on. You
can select between OwnZone Basic, OwnZone High,
OwnZone Low and manually set limits.
Tim e sp e n t in t a rg e t zo n e
(IN ZONE)
Press and hold
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down.
Ca lo rie e xp e n d it u re (OWNCAL)
The calorie counting feature
must be set on to be able to
see the OWNCAL display.
If you swap heart rate limits during exercise, the
latest ones in use will be saved as measurement
option settings and your next exercise will start with
these limits.
St o p w a t ch (EXERCISE)
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STOP THE HEART RATE
MEASUREMENT
RECALLING TRAINING
INFORMATION
1. Press OK to stop the stopwatch.
Your latest training information is in the memory of the
Polar heart rate monitor until the next time you start the
stopwatch. Then your previous training information will be
replaced by the new one. Polar heart rate monitor saves
only one training file at a time. The training information is
saved, if the stopwatch has been on more than one minute.
The stopwatch stops.
QUIT?
appears in the display.
Heart rate measurement without exercising limits or
calorie calculation continues.
2. Press
Measure mode.
Heart rate measurement stops.
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to leave the
1. In the Time of day display, press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until you enter the FILE mode.
FILE is displayed.
If you press and hold
Scroll Down for 2 seconds,
2. Press OK to enter the training information
recalling loop.
the stopwatch will be reset and the current exercise
information will be deleted.
3. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to recall the
training information.
The heart rate monitor receiver turns itself into Time
of day mode within 5 minutes in case you forget to
quit the heart rate measuring mode after having
stopped the stopwatch and taken the transmitter
off your chest.
DATE
The date of your last exercise session.
EXERCISE TIME (EXE. TIME)
The exercise time is the time which you have exercised with
the stopwatch running.
EXERCISE TIME IN THE TARGET
ZONE (IN ZONE)
The exercise time, which you have spent within your
OwnZone or your self-defined target zone.
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3. You can now subtract the calories by pressing
Scroll Down.
TARGET HEART RATE LIMITS
(LIMITS)
4. Press OK to lock the desired amount.
You will see the target heart rate limits of your exercise.
This function is useful in weight management, if you
want to follow the combined effects of exercise and
nutrition.
AVERAGE HEART RATE
(AVERAGE Hr )
To re se t t h e t o t a l ca lo rie e xp e n d it u re co u n t t o ze ro :
1. Start with the display showing Tot. KCAL.
2. Press OK to enter the Tot. KCAL mode.
You will see the average heart rate of your exercise session.
The amount of total calories starts flashing.
3. Press and hold
Scroll Down for a couple of seconds.
RESET starts to flash.
CALORIES EXPENDED
DURING THE EXERCISE
(KCAL / FAT)
0 appears.
If you release the
Scroll Down button, when RESET is
flashing, the value is not reset.
You will see how many kilocalories
you have expended during the
exercise and the fat percentage of the
total energy expenditure.
TOTAL EXERCISE TIME
(Tot. TIME)
The cumulative exercise time counter is a function, which
memorizes information for more than one exercise session.
You will have a count for the cumulative time of several
exercise sessions. This function can be used as a gauge of
exercise time e.g. during one week.
TOTAL CALORIE COUNT
(Tot. KCAL)
The total calorie counter is a function, which memorises
information for more than one exercise session. You will
have a count for cumulative calories expended during
several exercise sessions. This function allows you to follow
the calorie count as a gauge of effective exercise e.g.
during one week.
To re se t t h e cu m u la t ive e xe rcise t im e co u n t t o ze ro :
1. Start with the display showing Tot. TIME.
2. Press OK to enter the Tot. TIME mode.
The amount of cumulative exercise time starts flashing.
3. Press and hold
RESET starts to flash.
00:0000 appears.
Scroll Down for a couple of seconds.
You can su b t ra ct t h e t o t a l ca lo rie a m o u n t . The
kilocalories are subtracted by 10-kcal decrement. Once you
have subtracted the Tot. KCal value, ypu cannot return it.
1. Start with the display showing Tot. KCAL.
If you release the
Scroll Down button, when RESET is
2. Press OK to enter the Tot. KCAL mode.
flashing, the value is not reset.
The amount of total kilocalories starts flashing.
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To be able to follow your fitness progress start with
measuring your OwnIndex a couple of times during the
first two weeks to get a reliable baseline value. Thereafter
repeat the test approximately once a month. Polar Fitness
Test is targeted to healthy adults.
LATEST OWNINDEX
You can see your OwnIndex based on your latest Polar
Fitness Test and the date when it was carried out.
FITNESS TEST SETTINGS
OWNINDEX
To be able to carry out the Polar Fitness Test you need to do
the following settings:
• Select your long-term physical activity level.
• Set the Fitness test mode on.
OwnIndex is a score which is comparable to VO
, a
2max
commonly used descriptor of aerobic fitness. OwnIndex is a
result of the Polar Fitness Test™, which is an easy, safe and
quick way to estimate maximal aerobic power. The
SET THE ACTIVITY LEVEL
OwnIndex is based on heart rate, heart rate variability at
rest, body structure and self-assessed physical activity.
Begin with the display showing the time of day.
1. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until you enter
the Options mode.
Cardiovascular or aerobic fitness relates to how well your
cardiovascular system works to transport oxygen to your
body. The better the cardiovascular fitness, the stronger
and more efficient your heart is.
2. Press OK to enter the setting loop.
USER SET is displayed.
3. Press OK to enter the user information loop.
4. Press OK until ACTIVITY appears.
ACTIVITY is displayed and LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH is
flashing.
Having good cardiovascular fitness has many health
benefits. For example, it decreases your risk of
5. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down to select the
cardiovascular diseases, stroke and high blood pressure.
right activity level.
6. Press OK to lock your selection.
USER SET is displayed.
If you want to improve your cardiovascular fitness, it takes
a minimum of 6 weeks of regular training to see a
noticeable change. Less fit individuals see progress even
more rapidly and for more active individuals more time is
needed.
7. To return to the Time of day display, press and hold
OK.
Act ivit y Le ve l
Cardiovascular fitness is best improved by exercise types
which use large muscle groups. Such activities include e.g.
walking, jogging, swimming, rowing, skating, cross-country
skiing and cycling.
Assess your long-term physical activity level. Do not change
your activity level description if your regular exercise habits
have changed less than six months ago.
Lo w Exercise is not a regular part of your life. You walk
only for pleasure or occasionally exercise sufficiently
to cause heavy breathing or perspiration.
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Mid d le
You participate regularly in recreational
sports. For example, you run 5 miles a week or
spend 30 - 60 minutes a week in comparable
physical activity. Or, your work requires
modest physical activity.
• Keep the testing place, time of day and environment the
same every time the test is repeated.
• Avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking 2-3 hours prior to
testing.
• Avoid heavy physical effort, alcoholic beverages or
pharmacological stimulants on the test day and the day
before.
Hig h
Exercise is an inseparable part of your life. You
exercise regularly at least 3 times a week with
heavy paced intensity. Exercise causes clear
breathlessness and sweating. For example, you
run regularly more than 5 miles a week or
spend more than 1,5 - 2 hours in comparable
physical activity.
PREPARE THE WRIST RECEIVER
1. In the Time of day display press
Scroll Down until you come to the Fitness test
mode.
Scroll Up or
FIT. TEST is displayed.
SET THE FITNESS TEST MODE ON
RELAX YOURSELF FOR 1-3 MINUTES
2. Lay down, relax your muscles and mind.
START THE TEST
1. In the Time of day display press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until you enter the Options mode.
OPTIONS is displayed.
2. Press OK to enter the setting loop.
USER SET is displayed.
3. Press
Scroll Up or
Scroll Down until you come to
3. Press OK to start the test.
The wrist receiver starts searching for your
heart rate.
the Fitness test setting mode.
FIT. TEST On/OFF is displayed.
4. Press OK to enter the Fitness test setting loop.
FIT. TEST is displayed.
TEST On and your heart rate are
displayed.
On or OFF is flashing.
The test begins.
5. Press Scroll Up or Scroll Down to select the test on.
6. Press OK to lock your selection.
7. To return to the Time of day display, press and hold
OK.
If you want to have the sound signal on during the
Fitness test, check there is in the display. Press and
hold
to have sound signal on. The sound
signal will alarm you at the end of the test.
CARRYING OUT THE TEST
4. It takes 3-5 minutes to carry out the test. Lie relaxed,
don’t raise arms or legs, avoid body movements during
the test. Don’t communicate with other people.
Your current OwnIndex and the testing date
are displayed.
To get reliable test results, there are the following basic
requirements:
• You should be relaxed and calm.
• The test can take place anywhere - home, office, health
club - as long as the testing environment is peaceful. No
disturbing noises (e.g. television, radio or telephone), no
other people talking to you.
5. To return to the Time of day display after the test, press
and hold OK.
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You can stop the test anytime during the test by pressing
OK. The latest OwnIndex will not be replaced.
FAILED TEST is displayed for a moment.
Your latest OwnIndex and the test date are
displayed.
If the wrist receiver does not succeed to receive your heart
rate at the beginning or during the test, the test will fail.
Check that the transmitter electrodes are wet and the
elastic strap is snug enough. Restart the procedure.
FITNESS TEST RESULT
The test result, your OwnIndex, is most meaningful when
comparing your individual values and changes in it.
OwnIndex can also be interpreted according to your
gender and age. Locate your OwnIndex on the following
table to find out your current cardiovascular fitness
classification, compared to those who are of same age and
gender.
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6
5
4
3
2
1
1-3
4
Increase exercise for health benefits and fitness.
Maintain current exercise habits to ensure better
health. Exercise increase recommended for fitness
improvements.
5-7
Maintain current exercise habits for good health and
fitness.
The classification is based on literature review (Shvartz & Reibold) of 62 studies where
VO2max was measured directly in healthy adult subjects in the USA, Canada and 7
European countries. Reference: Shvartz E, Reibold RC: Aerobic fitness norms for males
and females aged 6 to 75 years: a review. Aviat Space Environ Med; 61:3-11, 1990.
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BATTERIES
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
POLAR TRANSMITTER
The estimated average battery life of the transmitter is
2500 hours of use. Contact your distributor/ dealer for a
transmitter replacement. Polar recycles used transmitters.
Your Polar heart rate monitor is a high-tech instrument of
superior design and workmanship and should be treated
with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill the
warranty obligations and enjoy this product for many years
to come.
POLAR WRIST RECEIVER
The estimated average battery life of the Polar wrist
receiver is 1 year in normal use (2h/ day, 7 days a week).
Note also that excessive use of the backlight and the alarm
signals will use the battery more rapidly. Do not open the
Polar wrist receiver yourself. To ensure the water resistance
properties and the use of qualified components, the wrist
receiver battery should be replaced only by an authorized
Polar Service Center. At the same time a full periodic check
of the Polar heart rate monitor will be done.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR POLAR
HEART RATE MONITOR
• Wash the transmitter regularly after use with a mild soap
and water solution. Dry it carefully after washing.
• Never store the transmitter wet. Sweat and moisture can
keep its electrodes wet and the transmitter activated,
which shortens the battery life.
SERVICE
• Store your Polar heart rate monitor in a cool and dry
place. Do not store it in any kind of non-breathing
material, such as a plastic bag or a sports bag
if it is w e t .
Should your Polar heart rate monitor need service, see
Customer Care Charter to contact an authorized Polar
Service Center.
Water resistance cannot be guaranteed after
unauthorized service.
• Do not bend or stretch the transmitter. This may damage
the electrodes.
• Don’t dry the transmitter in any other way than with a
towel. Hard-handed handling may damage the
electrodes.
• Keep your Polar heart rate monitor out of extreme cold
(below 14 ºF / -10 ºC) and heat (above 122 ºF / 50 ºC).
• Do not expose the Polar heart rate monitor to direct
sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car.
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CROSSTALK
PRECAUTIONS
The Polar wrist receiver in non-coded mode of operation
picks up transmitter signals within 3 feet/ 1 metre. Non-
coded signals from more than one transmitter picked up
simultaneously can cause an incorrect readout.
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
USING A POLAR HEART RATE
MONITOR IN A WATER
ENVIRONMENT
Several pieces of exercise equipment with electronic or
electrical components such as LED displays, motors and
electrical brakes may cause interfering stray signals. To try
to tackle these problems, relocate the Polar wrist receiver
as follows:
Your Polar heart rate monitor is water resistant to 330 feet/
100 meters. To maintain the water resistance, do not
operate the buttons of the wrist receiver under water.
1. Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the
exercise equipment as you would normally.
2. Move the wrist receiver around until you find an area in
which it displays no stray reading or flashing of the heart
symbol. Interference is often worst right in front of the
display panel of the equipment, while the left or right
side of the display is relatively free of disturbance.
3. Put the transmitter back on the chest and keep the wrist
receiver in this interference-free area as far as it is
possible.
Heart rate measurement in a water environment is
technically demanding for the following reasons:
• Pool water with a high chlorine content and seawater
may be very conductive and the electrodes of Polar
transmitter may get short circuited and EKG signals
cannot be detected by the transmitter unit.
• Jumping into the water or strenuous muscle movement
during competitive swimming may cause water resistance
that shifts the transmitter on the body to a location
where it is not possible to pick up EKG signal.
• The EKG signal strength varies depending on the
individual’s tissue composition and the percentage of
people who have problems in heart rate measuring is
considerably higher in a water environment than in other
use.
4. If the Polar heart rate monitor still does not work with
the exercise equipment, this piece of equipment may be
electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement.
MINIMIZING POSSIBLE RISKS IN
EXERCISING WITH A HEART RATE
MONITOR
Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who
have been sedentary. To minimize possible risks consider
the following advice:
POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR
AND ELECTROMAGNETIC
INTERFERENCE
Be fo re b e g in n in g a re g u la r e xe rcise p ro g ra m co n su lt
yo u r d o ct o r
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.
• if you are over 40 years of age and have not been
following a regular exercise program during the past 5
years
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• if you smoke
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• if you have high blood pressure
• if you have high blood cholesterol
• if you have any signs or symptoms of any disease
• if you are recovering from a serious illness or a medical
treatment e.g. surgery
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF...
• if you use a pacemaker or another implanted electronic
device.
...I DON' T KNOW WHERE I AM IN THE OPTIONS OR FILE
CYCLE?
Note also that in addition to exercise intensity the heart
rate can be affected by, amongst others, heart, circulation
(particularly high blood pressure) and asthma and other
breathing medications, as well as some energy drinks,
alcohol and nicotine.
Press and hold the OK button until time of day is displayed.
... OWNZONE DETERMINATION ONLY SELDOM GIVES
ME HEART RATE LIMITS WHICH ARE BASED ON HEART
RATE VARIABILITY (OZ.V)?
It is im p o rt a n t t o b e se n sit ive t o yo u r b o d y’s
re a ct io n s d u rin g t h e e xe rcise . If you feel unexpected
pain or tiredness regarding your exercise intensity level, it is
recommended to stop the exercise or continue at a lighter
intensity.
1. Check that the elastic strap is snug enough.
2. Make sure that the electrodes of the transmitter are
moistened against your skin.
3. Put on the transmitter 15-20 minutes prior to the start of
your exercise to ensure good adaptation between the
electrodes and your skin.
If yo u a re a lle rg ic t o a n y su b st a n ce t h a t co m e s in t o
co n t a ct w it h t h e skin , check the Polar heart rate monitor
materials from the “Technical specifications” chapter. It is
recommended that you wear the transmitter against your
bare skin to ensure flawless operation. However, if you
wish to wear the transmitter over a shirt, moisten the shirt
well under the electrodes.
4. Start the first stage of determining your OwnZone
sufficiently slowly. If you obtain the heart rate limits
based on age (OZ.A) within the first 2 minutes you have
raised your heart rate too quickly. The heart rate reading
should not rise over 20 beats/ minute from the starting
level. During the first stage you can, for example, put on
your sports clothing.
5. If you reach the OwnZone limits based on age (OZ.A) or
the previously determined OwnZone limits based on your
heart rate variability (OZ.L) only after 10 minutes from
starting specification you have not raised your heart rate
sufficiently rapidly. Raise your heart rate more quickly
during the OwnZone determination.
No t ice t o p e rso n s w it h p a ce m a ke rs, d e fib rilla t o r o r
o t h e r im p la n t e d e le ct ro n ic d e vice . Persons who have a
pacemaker use the Polar heart rate monitor at their own
risk. Before starting use, we always recommend an exercise
test under doctor’s supervision. The test is to ensure the
safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the
pacemaker and the heart rate monitor.
6. If you have always used walking and running to
determine your OwnZone, walking uphill, cycling or
using an ergometer may work better for you.
7. Stress or heavy mental loading may reduce your heart
rate variability so that the needed point where the heart
rate variability vanishes cannot be measured. Relax for 5 -
10 minutes before exercising by sitting down and
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decreasing your heart rate.
within the reception range (3 feet/ 1 metre).
5. Cardiac arrythmia may cause irregular readings. In this
case consult your physician.
8. For a small percentage of people the heart rate
variability will not totally disappear with increasing
workload. In this case the age-predicted limits are the
best estimation for the exercising zone.
...OTHER PERSON WITH HEART RATE MONITOR IS
CAUSING INTERFERENCE?
...THE OWNZONE LIMITS BASED ON HEART RATE
VARIABILITY (OZ.V) VARY CONSIDERABLY?
Heart rate variability reacts sensitively to all changes taking
place in the body and environment. The OZ.V heart rate
limits are affected by, amongst others, your daily state of
fitness, the time of OwnZone determination, the type of
exercise and state of mind. The lower limit of the OZ.V
heart rate limits can change for the same person by as
much as 30 beats.
Your training partner may have coincidentally activated
exactly the same code as you. In this case keep distance to
your training partner or proceed as follows:
1. Stop the stopwatch and heart rate measurement.
2. Take the transmitter off your chest for 10 seconds.
3. Put the transmitter back and start the heart rate
measurement again.
... HEART RATE READING BECOMES ERRATIC OR
EXTREMELY HIGH?
However it is important that the feeling of exercise carried
out in the OwnZone is light or moderate. For example if
you raise your heart rate too rapidly after the first stage,
you may get too high OwnZone heart rate limits. If the
OwnZone limits seem to be too high we recommend that
the OwnZone determination is done again.
You may have come within range of strong
electromagnetic signals which cause erratic readings on the
wrist receiver display. Check your surroundings and move
further away from the source of disturbance.
... THERE ARE NO REACTIONS TO ANY BUTTONS?
Reset the Polar heart rate monitor. Resetting clears watch
settings which will return to the default settings. User
information and measurement options settings will be
saved.
... THERE IS NO HEART RATE READING (- -)?
1. Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are
moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed.
2. Check that you have kept the transmitter clean.
3. Check that there are no sources of electromagnetic
radiation in the close vicinity of the Polar wrist receiver,
such as TV sets, mobile phones, CRT monitors etc.
4. Have you had a cardiac event which may have altered
your EKG waveform? In this case consult your physician.
1. Press the RESET button with a pen tip.
Display becomes full of digits.
2. Press any of the four button once.
The Polar heart rate monitor enters the Time of day
display.
If you don’t press any button after reset within one minute
the wrist receiver goes to the battery saving mode.
...HEART SYMBOL FLASHES IRREGULARLY?
1. Check that your Polar wrist receiver is inside the
transmission range and not further that 3 feet/ 1 metre
from the Polar transmitter you are wearing.
2. Check that the elastic strap has not become loose during
exercise.
... THE DISPLAY IS BLANK OR FADING?
The Polar heart rate monitor is in battery saving mode
when it leaves the factory. Wake up by pressing the OK
button twice.
The Polar heart rate monitor enters the Time of day
display.
3. Make sure that the electrodes of the transmitter are
moistened.
4. Make sure that there is no other heart rate transmitter
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Usually the first sign of a discharged battery is fading of
the digits when using the backlight. Have the batteries
checked.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
... THE BATTERY OF THE WRIST RECEIVER MUST BE
REPLACED?
Polar heart rate monitor is designed to indicate the level of
physiological strain and intensity in sports and exercise. No
other use is intended or implied. Heart rate is displayed as
number of heart beats per minute (bpm).
We recommend having all service done by an authorized
Polar Service Center. This is especially necessary to ensure
the warranty remains valid and is not affected by incorrect
repair procedures done by an unauthorized agent. Polar
Service will test your wrist receiver for water resistance
after battery replacement and make a full periodic check of
the complete Polar heart rate monitor.
POLAR TRANSMITTER
Battery type:
Battery life:
Built-in Lithium Cell
Average 2500 hours of use
Operating temperature: 14 °F to 122 °F / -10 °C to +50 °C
Material:
Polyurethane
ELASTIC STRAP
Buckle material:
Fabric material:
Polyurethane
Nylon, polyester and natural
rubber including a small amount
of latex
WRIST RECEIVER
Battery type:
CR 2032
Battery life:
Average 1 year (2h/ day, 7 days/
week)
Operating temperature: 14 °F to 122 °F / -10 °C to +50 °C
Water resistance:
to 330 feet/ 100 meters
Accuracy of formula for
age based OwnZone
heart rate limits (OZ.A): ±1bpm
Case: Titanium
Backcover and wrist strap buckle: Stainless steel complying
with the EU Directive 94/27/EU and its 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
77 ºF / 25 ºC temperature.
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Accuracy of heart rate measurement: ± 1% or ± 1 bpm,
whichever larger, definition applies to steady state
conditions
LIMITED POLAR WARRANTY
DEFAULT SETTINGS
• Polar Electro Inc. warrants to the original consumer/
purchaser of this heart rate monitor that the product will
be free from defects in material or workmanship for one
year from the date of purchase. Please keep the receipt
which is your proof of purchase!
Time of day
Alarm
12h
OFF
User ID
Weight
Height
Age
1
00 (lbs)
00 (ft/ inch)
0
• Warranty does not cover receiver battery, damage due to
misuse, abuse, accidents or negligence of the
precautions; improper maintenance, commercial use,
cracked or broken cases.
Sex
Male
Activity
Low
• Warranty does not cover damage or consequential
damage caused by service not authorized by
Polar Electro Inc.
OwnZone
OFF
160
80
Upper Limit (manual)
Lower Limit (manual)
OwnCal
• During the warranty period the product will be either
repaired or replaced at an authorized service center free
of charge.
OFF
OFF
Polar Fitness Test
• This warranty 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.
LIMIT VALUES
Chronometer
Heart rate limits
Kcal
23 h 59 min 59 s
30 - 240 bpm
99999 kcal
Tot. kcal
999999 kcal
This CE marking shows compliance of this product with Directive 93/42/
EEC.
Tot.time
99 h 59 min 59 s
Copyright © 2000 Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440 KEMPELE, Finland
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form
or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy.
Polar logotype is a registered trademark and Polar M91 ti is a trademark of Polar
Electro Oy.
This product is protected by one or several of the following patents: FI 88223, DE
4215549, FR 92.06120, GB 2257523, HK 113/1996, SG 9591671-4, US 5491474, FI
88972, FR 92.09150, GB 2258587, HK 306/1996, SG 9592117-7, US 5486818, FI 96380,
US 5611346, EP 665947, DE 69414362, FI 68734, DE 3439238, GB 2149514, HK 812/
1989, US 4625733, FI 100924, FI 100452, US 5840039, FI 4150, FI 4069, DE 29910633,
FI 104463. Other patents pending.
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DISCLAIMER
POLAR GLOSSARY
• 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.
Co d e d h e a rt ra t e t ra n sm issio n : Polar T61™ transmitter
automatically locks in a code to transmit your heart rate to
your wrist receiver. In coded transmission the receiver
accepts heart rate from your transmitter only. Coding
significantly reduces crosstalk caused by other users of
heart rate monitors. However, it does not necessarily
reduce all environmental interference.
• Polar Electro Inc. makes no representations or warranties
with respect to this manual or with respect to the
products described herein. Polar Electro Inc. shall not be
liable for any damages, direct or incidental,
Ele ct ro d e s: The grooved areas of the transmitter, against
the skin. Pick up the heart’s electrical impulses.
consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the
use of this material or the products described herein.
He a rt ra t e : The number of heart beats per minute (bpm)
He a rt ra t e va ria b ilit y: Fluctuations of interbeat intervals.
Heart rate variability of a healthy subject is in general large
in resting conditions and during light exercise. Heart rate
variability gradually disappears when exercise becomes
more intense and heart rate increases.
Ta rg e t zo n e , TZ: The area between the upper and lower
target zone limits. Can be defined automatically by Polar
heart rate monitor or manually by yourself.
DISPLAY SYMBOLS
Indicates coded transmission of heart rate. The inner
heart flashes to the beat of your heart.
In the Time of day mode indicates that the alarm is
on. In the measure mode indicates that the sound
signal will alarm if you are exercising outside your
Target Zone.
Progress bullets in the measure mode.
One bullet = 15 minutes in target zone.
Indicates OwnZone determination procedure.
Measure mode, heart rate measurement is on.
Exercise mode, stopwatch is on.
User 1
User 2
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DISPLAY TEXTS
INDEX
AGE: Insert your age in User settings.
ALARM: Indicates the alarm clock in watch settings.
AM o r PM: 12 hour mode of time.
AVERAGE Hr: Average heart rate of the exercise.
EXERCISE: Heart rate measurement mode, stopwatch is on
and the exercise information is recorded.
EXE. TIME: Total exercise time.
FAT: Indicates the fat percentage of the total calorie
expenditure.
FILE: File mode to recall training information.
IN ZONE: Exercising time in Target Zone.
KCAL: Indicates the energy expenditure of your exercise
session.
LIMITS: Manually set target zone limits are determined as
percentages of age predicted or measured maximum heart
rate. The percentages are converted into heart rate beats
per minute.
MEASURE: Heart rate measurement mode, stopwatch is off.
OPTIONS: Setting mode for user information, heart rate
measurement options and watch functions.
OWNCAL: Calorie expenditure during exercise.
Ow n INDEX: OwnIndex is a score which is comparable to
VO2max. OwnIndex is a result of the Polar Fitness Test.
OWNZONE, OZ.:Target zone which Polar heart rate
monitor determines for you. OwnZone is an individual
guide for light to moderate exercise intensity.
OZ.A: Indicates OwnZone limits which are determined
according to your age.
Bullets in the display during exercise...................................33
Button sound On/OFF..............................................................30
Buttons and their functions....................................................5
Care and maintenance..........................................................44
Check exercise information...................................................32
Check your heart rate limits..................................................33
Disclaimer................................................................................56
Exercise reminder at full hours...............................................9
Fitness test settings................................................................39
Frequently asked questions..................................................49
Functions during heart rate measurement..........................30
Getting going..........................................................................4
Glossary....................................................................................57
Illuminate the display...........................................................30
Latest OwnIndex..................................................................38
Modes and their functions....................................................9
OwnCal calorie consumption...............................................18
OwnCal calorie counter On/OFF...........................................17
OwnIndex.............................................................................38
OwnZone..............................................................................26
OwnZone On/OFF.................................................................15
Parts........................................................................................4
Polar Fitness Test On/OFF......................................................19
Precautions............................................................................46
Recalling training information.............................................35
Reset stopwatch....................................................................32
Reset the total calorie consumption count..........................37
Reset the total exercising time............................................37
Return to Time of day display...............................................6
See your heart rate...............................................................30
See your progress during exercise........................................33
Selecting OwnZone...............................................................15
Setting activity level..............................................................14
Setting age............................................................................13
OZ.L: Your latest OwnZone limits.
OZ.V: Indicates currently measured OwnZone limits which
are based on your heart rate variability.
SEX: Indicates the gender (Male or Female) in User settings.
TIME: Indicates the time of day in the watch settings.
To t . KCAL: Cumulative total calorie expenditure of your
exercise.
To t . TIME: Cumulative total exercise time of your exercise
sessions.
USER SET: Indicates the setting loop for your personal
information.
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Setting heart rate limits manually........................................16
Setting height.......................................................................13
Setting measurement options..............................................15
Setting sex.............................................................................13
Setting the alarm.................................................................20
Setting the date....................................................................22
Setting the time of day.........................................................21
Setting user 1 or 2.................................................................11
Setting user information.........................................................11
Setting weight......................................................................12
Sound signal On/OFF...............................................................30
Start the heart rate measurement.......................................24
Start/stop the stopwatch......................................................31
Stop the heart rate measurement.......................................34
Subtract the total calorie expenditure amount...................36
Swap the heart rate limits...................................................33
Swap the user........................................................................31
Technical specifications........................................................53
Warranty..............................................................................55
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