Manufactured by
Polar Electro Oy
Professorintie 5
FIN-90440 KEMPELE
Tel +358 8 5202 100
Fax +358 8 5202 300
User Manual
Manuel d’Utilisation
Manual del Usuario
Manual do Utilizador
www.polar.fi
Polar FS1/FS2/FS3™
17927466.00 USA/FRA/ESP/PRT B
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Polar FS1/FS2/FS3™ Fitness Heart Rate Monitor!
E
This manual contains the information you need to use and maintain your product. Please read
this through to understand how to use the functions and get the most out of your Polar heart rate
monitor.
Please check our web sites for your personalized exercise program and online diary, as well as for
versatile tips and background information for your exercise:
www.Polar.fi
3
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
QUICK GUIDE
Time of Day
Display
In the Exercise
mode you can
measure your
heart rate.
In the File mode
you can see your
latest exercise
information.
In the Zone mode In the Time mode In the Date
In the User
mode you can
set your age.
(FS3)
you can set the
heart rate limits
manually.
you can set the
time of day.
mode you can
set the date.
(FS2/FS3)
Wait for 3 secs.
Heart Rate
Wait for 3 secs.
Wait for 3 secs.
Wait for 3 secs.
Wait for 3 secs.
Wait for 3 secs.
Set age
Total Exercise
duration
Target heart
rate zone alarm
ON/OFF
Select 12h/24h
time mode
Set month/day
or
Set day/month
Heart Touch*
Exercise duration
Time of day
Average
heart rate
Select AM/PM
(in 12h time
mode)
Set upper limit
Set lower limit
Set weekday
Maximum
heart rate
Set hours
Current
Heart rate
Exercise date
Set minutes
You can return to the Time of Day display from any mode except Exercise mode by pressing and holding the front button.
*Heart Touch changes display in Exercise mode.
4
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
CONTENTS
Information specific only to the FS2/FS3 products is marked in blue.
Information specific only to the FS3 product is marked in gray background.
All other information applies to all three products: FS1, FS2 and FS3.
E
1. INTRODUCTION TO THE FS1, FS2 AND FS3
HEART RATE MONITORS ............................................. 6
1.1 HEART RATE MONITOR ELEMENTS ...............................6
1.2 WRIST UNIT FRONT BUTTON AND
5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE..........................................20
6. PRECAUTIONS...........................................................21
6.1 INTERFERENCE DURING EXERCISE............................21
6.2 MINIMIZING POSSIBLE RISKS WHEN
DISPLAY SYMBOLS.......................................................7
EXERCISING...............................................................22
2. EXERCISING................................................................9
2.1 MEASURING YOUR HEART RATE...................................9
2.2 FUNCTIONS DURING EXERCISE..................................11
2.3 STOPPING THE EXERICSE ..........................................12
7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...............................23
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................24
9. LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE ...........25
10. DISCLAIMER..............................................................26
3. CHECKING SAVED EXERCISE INFORMATION..............13
4. SETTINGS ..................................................................14
4.1 TIME SETTING............................................................14
4.2 DATE SETTING (FS2/FS3) ...........................................15
4.3 USER SETTINGS (FS3)................................................17
4.4 HEART RATE LIMITS...................................................18
5
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
1. INTRODUCTION TO THE FS1, FS2 AND FS3 HEART RATE MONITORS
The following chapter contains information on the elements of the FS1/FS2/FS3 heart rate monitors and how to get started.
1.1 HEART RATE MONITOR ELEMENTS
Wrist Unit
The wrist unit displays your heart rate, exercise time, and
the time of day. You can also wear it as a watch.
Polar Transmitter
Wear the transmitter while exercising. The electrode areas
are on the back of the transmitter. The electrodes detect your
heart rate continuously and it is transmitted to the wrist unit.
Elastic Strap
The elastic strap holds the transmitter around your chest.
Polar Web Services
tailored to support your exercise. Free registration gives
you access to the exercise diary, tests and calculators,
reports and useful articles. Moreover, you can get the latest
product tips and support online at www.polar.fi.
6
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
1.2 WRIST UNIT FRONT BUTTON AND DISPLAY SYMBOLS
This section contains information on how to operate the wrist unit and a symbols guide for reading the data on the display.
Polar FS1, FS2 and FS3 heart rate monitors have one operating front button.
E
Front button functions:
• Start and stop heart rate measurement and stopwatch.
• Move forward to the next mode.
• Lock your selection/desired value.
• Return to the Time of Day display from any mode except Exercise mode (EXE) by pressing and holding the button.
• Activate the target heart rate zone alarm in Exercise mode by pressing and holding the button.
• Activate the backlight FS2/FS3
- You can activate the night mode in the Time of Day display by pressing and holding the front button. A button press
activates the backlight in any mode if the night mode is active. The night mode is turned off automatically after five
minutes timeout if you do not press the front button. If you press the front button again before the timeout occurs,
the backlight is activated again, and the timeout is reset. If you start to exercise when the night mode is on,
the mode stays on until the end of the exercise. During the exercise you can activate the backlight with Heart Touch.
7
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Display symbols
Clock symbol indicates the time of day in Exercise and Time Settings mode.
The target heart rate zone alarm symbol indicates when the target heart rate zone alarm is
on in the Exercise mode.
Heart symbol indicates that your heart rate is being measured and that heart rate is inside
the target heart rate zone.
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Weekday indicator indicates the weekday in the Time of Day display. Weekdays are printed
on the display frame (FS2/FS3).
The battery symbol in the Time of Day display indicates that the wrist unit battery is low.
For further information see the Care and Maintenance chapter on page 20.
The menu level indicator shows you the number of menu items. When browsing the menu,
the
symbol indicates where you are in the current menu level.
8
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
2. EXERCISING
This chapter contains information on how to start to use
your heart rate monitor for the first time, and how to wear
the transmitter.
2. Adjust the transmitter’s strap
length to fit snugly and
comfortably. Secure the strap
around your chest, just below
the chest muscles, and buckle
the strap to the transmitter.
E
Before you start exercising it is recommended that you set
your target heart rate limits and alarm. For further
information, see Heart Rate Limits chapter on page 18.
3. Lift the transmitter off your
chest and moisten the two
grooved electrode areas
on the back. Check that the
wet electrode areas are firmly
against your skin and that
the Polar logo is in a central,
upright position.
2.1 MEASURING YOUR HEART RATE
To measure your heart rate you need to wear the transmitter.
Check that you are not near other people with heart rate
monitors or any source of electromagnetic disturbances
(for further information on interference, see the Precautions
chapter on page 21).
4. Wear the wrist unit as a watch.
1. Attach one end of the
transmitter to the elastic
strap.
9
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
5. In the Time of Day display,
press the front button to
enter the menu. EXE (Exercise)
is displayed. If you will need
the backlight during the
7. Your heart rate and the heart
symbol will appear within
15 seconds.
exercise, activate the night
mode by pressing and holding
the front button in the Time of
Day display (FS2/FS3).
A flashing heart symbol indicates an ongoing heart rate
measurement. The heart symbol flashes at the pace of your
heart.
6. After three seconds the wrist
unit goes into Exercise mode
and the stopwatch starts.
The stopwatch is displayed
and the outline of the heart
symbol will flash until your
heart rate is detected.
Note:
• Please allow sufficient time for signal pick up.
• If the wrist unit does not receive your heart rate, the stopwatch
keeps running and the flashing heart frame symbol disappears.
Check that the transmitter electrodes are wet and that the
strap is snug enough.
10
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
The heart rate value also flashes and the target heart rate
zone alarm beeps (if you have set the alarm on) outside the
target zone.
2.2 FUNCTIONS DURING EXERCISE
Checking Exercise Information
Heart Touch
2. Exercise Duration (Displayed
as minutes and seconds up
until one hour of exercise,
then displayed as hours and
minutes.)
E
By bringing the wrist unit
close to the Polar logo on the
transmitter you can change the
display information (Heart Rate /
Exercise Duration / Time of Day) during the exercise.
Keep the wrist unit close to the logo, until the desired
information is displayed.
3. Time of Day
1. Current Heart Rate
symbol indicates that your
heart rate is inside the target
heart rate zone.
Illuminating the Display (FS2/FS3)
If you have activated the night mode in the Time of Day
display before starting the exercise by pressing and holding
the front button, Heart Touch activates the backlight.
symbol indicates that you are below your target
heart rate zone.
Note: If you have activated the night mode, first Heart Touch
activates the backlight. In order to change the display information,
you need to keep the wrist unit close to the Polar logo on the
transmitter until the desired information is displayed.
symbol indicates that you are above your target
heart rate zone.
11
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Exercise Time Indicator
Switching Target Heart Rate Zone Alarm ON or OFF
In the Exercise mode you can turn the audible target heart
rate zone alarm ON or OFF by pressing and holding the
front button. The target heart rate zone alarm symbol
beside the heart symbol will appear/disappear.
Each of the six exercise time indicators represents
10 minutes of exercising. When you start the exercise,
minutes and seconds are displayed, and the first exercise
time indicator starts to flash. You can see exercise duration
graphically all the time, in every exercise mode.
Note: It is recommended to switch the target heart rate zone alarm
ON or OFF before you start exercising in order to avoid accidental
ending of the exercise.
2.3 STOPPING THE EXERCISE
Press the front button to stop
the exercise recording. STOP
is displayed and the wrist unit
returns to the Time of Day
display.
After one hour of
exercising, the indicators
start to fill in again.
After 10 minutes of
exercising the second
indicator starts to
flash.
12
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
3. CHECKING SAVED EXERCISE INFORMATION
Your exercise information is in the memory of the wrist
unit until the next time you start the stopwatch. Then your
previous training information will be replaced by the new
one. FILE is protected for accidental start and information
is saved only if the exercise recording has been on for more
than one minute.
3. Press the front button. Your
average heart rate of the
exercise session is displayed.
E
4. Press the front button. Your
maximum heart rate of the
exercise session is displayed
(FS2/FS3).
1. In the Time of Day display,
press the front button until
FILE is displayed.
5. Press the front button. The
date of your latest exercise
session is displayed
(FS2/FS3).
2. Wait for three seconds to
enter the File. Your total
exercise duration is
displayed.
6. Press the front button to return to the Time of Day
display.
13
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
4. SETTINGS
4.1 TIME SETTING
3. If you selected 12h time mode, AM or PM is flashing.
Press the front button to select
AM or PM.
1. In the Time of Day display, press the front button until
TIME is displayed. Wait for three seconds to enter the
time settings.
Wait until OK? is displayed.
To approve you choice, press the
front button.
2. 12h or 24h is flashing.
Press the front button to
select 12h or 24h.
4. Hours flash on the display.
When
is on the display,
increase the value by pressing
the front button.
If you increase the value, the
wrist unit goes into decrease
Wait until OK? is displayed.
To approve your choice, press
the front button.
mode
after two seconds.
If you do not approve your choice
within three seconds, the wrist
unit will return to the time mode
selection.
When
is on the display, you can decrease the value by
pressing the front button.
If you decrease the value, the wrist unit returns to increase
mode
after two seconds.
14
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
When the desired value is on the display, wait until the
wrist unit goes to minutes setting.
4.2 DATE SETTING FS2/FS3
The date is displayed differently depending on which time
mode (12h or 24h) has been chosen.
5. Minutes flash on the display.
N
12h time mode:
MONTH - DAY
24h time mode:
DAY - MONTH
When
is on the display,
increase the value by pressing
the front button.
If you increase the value, the
wrist unit goes into decrease
1. In the Time of Day display, press the front button until
DATE is displayed. Wait for three seconds to enter the
date settings.
2. The value for the month (in 12h time mode) or the day
(in 24h time mode) is flashing.
mode
after two seconds.
When
is on the display, you can decrease the value by
pressing the front button.
If you decrease the value, the wrist unit returns to increase
When
is on the display,
increase the value by pressing
the front button.
mode
after two seconds.
If you increase the value, the
wrist unit goes into decrease
When the desired value is on the display, wait until OK? is
displayed. To approve your choice, press the front button.
The wrist unit will return to the Time of Day display.
mode
after two seconds.
When
is on the display, you can decrease the value by
pressing the front button.
If you decrease the value, the wrist unit returns to increase
mode
after two seconds.
15
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
When the desired value is on the display, wait until the
wrist unit goes to the day (in 12h time mode) or the month
(in 24h time mode) setting.
4. DAY is displayed. The weekday indicator is flashing.
The weekdays are printed on the display frame.
When
is on the display, press the front button to select
3. The value for the day (in 12h time mode) or the month
(in 24h time mode) is flashing.
the weekday.
Weekday Indicator
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
MON = Monday
TUE = Tuesday
WED = Wednesday
THU = Thursday
FRI = Friday
When
is on the display,
increase the value by pressing
the front button.
If you increase the value, the
wrist unit goes into decrease
SAT = Saturday
SUN = Sunday
mode
after two seconds.
If you need to move the weekday indicator to the previous
When
is on the display, you can decrease the value by
weekday, wait until
front button.
is on the display and then press the
pressing the front button.
If you decrease the value, the wrist unit returns to increase
mode
after two seconds.
Wait until OK? is displayed, and press the front button to
approve your choice.
The wrist unit returns to the Time of Day display.
When the desired value is on the display, wait until OK? is
displayed. To approve your choice press the front button.
Note: In a leap year, the wrist unit will skip the 29th of February.
Correct the date in the date settings.
16
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
3. When the desired value is on the display, wait until OK?
is displayed. To approve your choice, press the front
button.
4.3 USER SETTINGS (FS3)
Setting Age
1. In the Time of Day display, press the front button until
USER is displayed. Wait for three seconds to enter the
user settings.
E
ZONE SET is displayed to inform that the age-based heart
rate limits are set.
2. AGE is displayed for two seconds.
The digits for years are flashing.
The wrist unit returns to the Time of Day display.
Note: When setting your age, current heart rate limits will be
overwritten by age-based heart rate limits (if you have earlier
set heart rate limits manually). If you want, you can change the
age-based heart rate limits in ZONE mode afterwards.
When
is on the display,
increase the value by pressing
the front button.
If you increase the value, the
wrist unit goes into decrease
Note: If you do not change the value within three seconds, OK?
is displayed. To approve your choice, press the front button.
If you do not approve your choice within three seconds, the wrist
unit returns to selection mode.
mode
after two seconds.
When
is on the display, you can decrease the value by
pressing the front button.
If you decrease the value, the wrist unit returns to increase
mode
after two seconds.
17
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
The wrist unit goes to the manual setting of heart rate
limits.
4.4 HEART RATE LIMITS
Before exercising, it is recommended that you set your
target heart rate limits and alarm. In this way you can
make sure that you are exercising at the right intensity
level. For further information on your personal target heart
rate, see the Easy Guide to Fitness that was included in the
product package.
Setting Target Heart Rate Limits Manually
3. HIGH is displayed for two seconds.
A default setting of 160 for the upper limit is flashing.
Alternatively, an age-based limit is displayed if you have
set your user information (FS3).
The Polar heart rate monitor automatically calculates your
heart rate limits based on age, if you have set your user
information (FS3).
When
is on the display,
Setting Audible Target Heart Rate Zone Alarm
ON/OFF
1. In the Time of Day display, press the front button until
ZONE is displayed. Wait for three seconds to enter the
target zone alarm settings.
increase the value by pressing
the front button.
If you increase the value, the
wrist unit goes into decrease
mode
after two seconds.
2. BEEP is displayed for two seconds. ON or OFF is flashing.
When
is on the display, you can decrease the value by
pressing the front button.
If you decrease the value, the wrist unit returns to increase
Press the front button to select
ON or OFF.
mode
after two seconds.
Wait until OK? is displayed.
To approve you choice, press the
front button.
18
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
4. When the desired value is on the display, wait until OK?
is displayed. Press the front button to approve your
choice.
6. When the desired value is on the display, wait until OK?
is displayed. Press the front button to approve your
choice.
5. LOW is displayed for two seconds.
The wrist unit returns to the Time of Day display.
E
A default setting of 80 for the lower limit is flashing.
Alternatively, an age-based limit is displayed if you have
set your user information (FS3).
When
is on the display,
increase the value by pressing
the front button.
If you increase the value, the
wrist unit goes into decrease
mode
after two seconds.
When
is on the display, you can decrease the value by
pressing the front button.
If you decrease the value, the wrist unit returns to increase
mode
after two seconds.
19
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Polar heart rate monitor is a high-tech instrument and should
be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill the
guarantee obligations.
Transmitter Battery
The estimated average battery lifespan of the transmitter is
2500 hours of use. If you suspect that the transmitter battery has
discharged, contact your authorized Polar Service Center for a
replacement transmitter. Polar recycles used transmitters.
Store your heart rate monitor in a cool, 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 wet.
Wrist Unit Battery
The estimated average battery lifespan of the wrist unit is two years
Service
with normal use (1h/day, 7 days a week). The
indicates a low
During the two-year guarantee/warranty period, we recommend
that your product is serviced by an authorized Polar Service Center
only. The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage
caused by any service not authorized by Polar Electro.
battery and that the battery should be replaced. Please note that
excessive use of the alarm signal and the backlight (FS2/FS3) will
drain the battery more rapidly. Do not open the wrist unit yourself.
To ensure the water resistance properties and the use of qualified
components, the wrist unit battery should be replaced by an authorized
Polar Service Center only. 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
• Keep your unit clean. Clean it with a mild soap and water
solution. Dry it carefully with a soft towel. Never use alcohol or
any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals.
• Never store the transmitter when it is wet. Sweat and moisture
can keep its electrodes wet and the transmitter activated,
which shorten the lifespan of the battery.
Note:
• In cold conditions, the low battery indicator may appear,
but the indicator is deactivated when you return to a normal
temperature.
• Keep your heart rate monitor out of extreme cold and heat.
The operating temperature is 14°F to 122°F / -10°C to +50°C.
• Do not expose the heart rate monitor to direct sunlight for
extended periods, eg. by leaving it in a car.
• Water resistance cannot be guaranteed after unauthorized
service.
• The sounds and the backlight FS2/FS3 are disabled when
the battery is low, in order to optimize the battery lifespan.
• Do not bend or stretch the transmitter. This may damage the
electrodes.
• Do not dry the transmitter in any other way than with a towel.
Mishandling may damage the electrodes.
20
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
6. PRECAUTIONS
Crosstalk
6.1 INTERFERENCE DURING EXERCISE
The Polar wrist unit picks up transmitter signals within 3 feet/
1 meter. Simultaneous signals from more than one transmitter can
cause incorrect readings.
Electromagnetic Interference
Interference 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, cell phones or when you walk through electric security
gates.
E
Using Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor in Water
Your Polar heart rate monitor is water resistant and can be used
when swimming. To maintain the water resistance, do not press the
button of the wrist unit under water.
Exercise Equipment
Users measuring their heart rate in water may experience
interference for the following reasons:
• Pool water with a high chlorine content and seawater are very
conductive. The electrodes of a transmitter may short-circuit,
which prevents ECG signals from being detected by the
transmitter.
• Jumping into 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 an ECG signal.
• ECG signal strength is individual and also varies depending
on an individual’s tissue composition. The percentage of
people who have difficulties with heart rate measurement is
considerably higher in water than in other use.
Several pieces of exercise equipment with electronic or electrical
components such as LED displays, motors, and electric brakes may
cause interference with stray signals. To try to solve the problem,
relocate your wrist unit as follows:
1. Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the exercise
equipment as you would normally.
2. Move the wrist unit around until you find an area where it
displays no stray reading or the heart symbol does not flash.
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 from interference.
3. Put the transmitter back on your chest and keep your wrist unit
in this interference-free zone as much as possible.
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.
21
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
It is important to be sensitive to your body’s reactions during
exercise. If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when
exercising, it is recommended to stop the exercise or continue at a
lighter intensity.
6.2 MINIMIZING POSSIBLE RISKS
WHEN EXERCISING
Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have been
sedentary.
Notice to persons with a pacemaker, defibrillator or other
implanted electronic device. 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.
Before starting a regular exercise program, you are recommended
to answer the following questions for health status checking. If
the answer is yes to any of the questions, we recommend that you
consult a doctor before starting an exercise program.
• Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years?
• Do you have high blood pressure?
• Do you have high blood cholesterol?
• Do you have symptoms of any disease?
• Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?
• Do you have a history of breathing problems?
• Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical
treatment?
If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with
the skin or if you suspect an allergic reaction due to using the
product, check the listed materials in the Technical Specifications
chapter, page 24. To avoid any skin reaction risk with the transmitter,
wear it over a shirt. However, moisten the shirt well under the
electrodes to ensure flawless operation.
Note: The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may
cause a black color to come off the transmitter’s surface, which
may stain light-colored clothes.
• Do you use a pacemaker or another implanted electronic
device?
• Do you smoke?
• Are you pregnant?
Note that in addition to exercise intensity, medications for heart,
blood pressure, psychical conditions, asthma, breathing etc. as
well as some energy drinks, alcohol and nicotine can affect your
heart rate.
22
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What should I do if...
...the heart rate reading becomes erratic or extremely high?
Strong electromagnetic signals can cause erratic readings. So move
away from possible sources of disturbance such as high-voltage
power lines, traffic lights, overhead lines of electric railways or
trams, car motors, bike computers, some motor-driven exercise
equipment (like fitness testers) or cell phones.
...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
close vicinity to the Polar wrist unit, such as TV sets, cell
phones, CRT monitors, etc.
4. Cardiac arrhythmia may cause irregular readings or a cardiac
event may have altered your ECG waveform. In these cases,
consult your physician
E
If moving away does not help and the heart rate reading remains
erratic, slow down your speed and check your pulse manually. If you
feel it corresponds to the high reading on the display, you may be
experiencing cardiac arrhythmia. Most cases of arrhythmia are not
serious, but consult your doctor nevertheless.
...heart symbol flashes irregularly?
...the display is fading?
Usually the first sign of a discharged battery is the low battery
1. Check that your wrist unit is inside the transmission range and
not further than 3 feet/1 meter from the Polar transmitter you
are wearing.
indicator
or the fading of the digits when using the
backlight (FS2/FS3). Have the batteries checked.
2. Check that the elastic strap has not become loose during
exercise.
3. Make sure that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened.
4. Make sure that there is no other heart rate transmitter within the
reception range (3 feet/1 meter).
5. Cardiac arrhythmia may cause irregular readings. In this case,
consult your physician.
...the wrist unit battery needs changing?
We recommend that all services should be done by an authorized
Polar Service Center. The 2-year International Guarantee/Warranty
does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by services
not authorized by Polar Electro. A Polar Service Center will test your
wrist unit for water resistance after battery replacement and makes
a full periodic check of your complete Polar heart rate monitor.
23
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The FS1/FS2/FS3 heart rate monitor is designed
•
•
to help the users to achieve their personal fitness goals.
to indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity during an exercise session.
No other use is intended or implied. Heart rate is displayed as the number of heartbeats per minute (bpm).
Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are divided into three different categories
according to their water resistance. Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category and compare it to the chart below.
Please note that these definitions do not necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers.
Marking on the
case back
Wash splashes, sweat, Bathing and
SCUBA diving
Water resistant
Skin diving with
snorkel (no air tanks)
raindrops etc.
swimming
(with air tanks) characteristics
Splashes,
raindrops etc.
Water resistant
X
Minimum for bathing
and swimming
Water resistant 50m
Water resistant 100m
X
X
X
X
For frequent use in water
but no SCUBA diving
X
Wrist Unit
Battery type:
Battery life:
Accuracy of heart rate
measurement:
CR 2025
1% or 1 bpm, whichever larger,
definition applies to steady state conditions
average 2 years (1h/day, 7 days/week)
Operating temperature: 14 °F to 122 °F/-10 °C to +50 °C
Wrist strap material: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
Heart rate measuring
range:
15 - 240 bpm
Back cover material:
Stainless steel complying with the nickel
release regulations of the EU
(EU Directive 94/27/EU and its
amendment 1999/C 205/05).
better than 2.0 seconds/day
Watch:
Exercise duration:
Heart rate limits:
Exercise time display < 1 h: mm:ss
Exercise time display > 1 h: hh:mm
12 h or 24 h
0 - 23:59
30 - 199 bpm
Watch accuracy:
24
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
9. LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL
GUARANTEE
Transmitter
Battery type:
Battery life:
•
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.
Built-in Lithium Cell
Average 2500 hours of use
Operating temperature: 14 °F to 122 °F/-10 °C to +50 °C
Material:
E
Polyurethane
Water resistant 100m
•
Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy guarantees the original
consumer/ purchaser of this product that the product will be free
from defects in material or workmanship for two years from the
date of purchase.
Please keep the receipt or International Guarantee Card,
which is your proof of purchase!
Elastic Strap
Buckle material:
Fabric material:
Polyurethane
Nylon, polyester, and natural rubber
including a small amount of latex
•
•
The guarantee does not cover the battery, damage due to
misuse, abuse, accidents or non-compliance with the
precautions; improper maintenance, commercial use, cracked or
broken cases and elastic strap.
•
•
The guarantee does not cover any damages, losses, costs or
expenses, direct, indirect or incidential, consequential or
special, arising out of, or related to the product. During the
guarantee period the product will be either repaired or replaced
at an authorized service center free of charge.
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.
25
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
10. DISCLAIMER
This CE marking shows compliance of this
product with Directive 93/42/EEC.
•
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.
0537
Polar Electro Oy is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company.
•
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. / Polar Electro Oy
shall not be liable for any damages, losses, costs or expenses,
direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or special, arising
out of, or related to the use of this material or the products
described herein.
Copyright © 2005 Polar Electro Oy, 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.
The names and logos marked with a ™ symbol 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.
This product is protected by one or several of the following patents:
FI 68734, DE 3439238, GB 2149514, HK 812/1989, US 4625733,
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 4150, DE 20008882.3,
FR 0006504, US 6477397, F1 4069, DE 29910633, GB 2339833,
US 6272365, US 6361502. Other patents pending.
26
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
|