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User Manual for AXN500/AXN700 in English

1. 30 ACTION SUB MODE n ate tri n bee etel Hera 30 3 1 1 Why Monitor Your Heart Rate when engaging in Outdoor Sports sss 30 3 1 2 Putting Your Transmitter on 3 13 Recording Your Action REC 3 14 Features during Your Action Recording neuss aaa 34 3 15 FileView during Action Recording sse 35 ENGLISH 4 CONTENTS 5 4 6 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 41 3 1 6 ALTI SUB MODE ALTIMETER 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 4 BARO SUB MODE BAROMETER 3 3 1 3 3 2 NAVI SUB MODE COMPASS Stopping or Pausing Action Recording Activating the Altimeter ZA Setting the Scale for the Graphical Trend Setting Altitude Alarms 224 Calibrating Altitude Activating the Barometer Calibrating the Barometer 3 41 Direction Indication 3 4 2 Setting the Compass Bearing 3 4 3 Calibrating the Compass 3 4 4 Setting the Compass Declination TEST SUB MODE 3 5 1 Performing the Polar Fitness Test 3 5 2 Ownindex Fitness Test Result 3 5 3 Ownindex Interpretation 3 5 4 Performing the Polar HR Test 3 5 5 Heart Rate HR Test Result WATCH SETTINGS 411 CONTENTS Setting Alarms A 42 43 44
2. 4 5 COUNTDOWN TIMER 4 1 2 Changing the Time of Day and Setting the Dual Time Time Set 4 1 3 Changing the Date 41 4 Setting Reminders PIES sitne 4 2 1 Auto Log 4 2 2 Action Deleting Files by One Deleting All Files 4 2 3 Season Total Values SETTINGS 4 3 1 Setting the Memory Rate 4 3 2 Setting User Information 4 3 3 General Settings Setting Heart Rate Limits for the Target Zone Alarm Changing the Units Setting Rate for Vertical Speed Setting Intro ON OFF Setting Sound ON OFF CARE AND MAINTENANCE 22 97 SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR OUTDOOR 101 CONTENTS 4 1 7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 102 8 TECHNICAL SPEDIFIGATIONS aiat itte cnet cenas 103 9 LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE 10 POEAR DISCEAIMER 5e a taka a a as 105 MEUS 106 8 CONTENTS 1 THE WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The button symbols of the Outdoor Computer are on the metal case of the wrist unit The main mode names are on the lens frame Light button A Up button Turn the backlight on in all modes in Move to the ne
3. Automatically The wrist unit automatically records a marker when you start Action recording the altitude or sea level pressure is recorded you activate or calibrate the altimeter or barometer you swap your heart rate limits you set a bearing or when the wrist unit registers a slope you have done See the tables below 1 In the Markers view press the Start button to view the list of Markers The first Marker is automatically recorded marker Autom 1 the altitude or sea level pressure reading when you have started Action recording 2 Browse the Marker list with the Up or Down V button The following information starts to alternate Split time SPLIT time of day TIME and date DATE when the marker was recorded wily wiley Marker Marker indicates manually taken markers rin Uri 3 nui n Autom is displayed if a marker is 0005 ie d UH Sa automatically recorded 3 To view the details of a Maker press the Start button The Marker information is best viewed in the software For further information see the Polar Precision Performance software s online help 2 gt ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 To stop viewing the Markers press the Stop button Continue browsing the Action File information or to return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button Note The bigger the marker number the more recent the marker is The wri
4. 1 In the Navi main mode press the Start button AXN700 Press the Up A button 2 Compass CALIBRATION is displayed 3 3 Press the Start button The wrist unit displays the text Keep LEVEL to indicate that you Ratate K should keep the wrist unit horizontal at the same height as your chest during the calibration seo When 360 is diplayed slowly rotate a full circle Note If some We indicators in the outer circle of the display are missing turn again slowly to reset them Calibration is in progress when the indicators appear one by one MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 19 4 After you have finished rotating a full circle the amp indicators form a full circle on the display Nd g g Note Be careful not to leave empty spaces between the amp indicators If holes remain after you have rotated a full circle 2 rotate slowly another 360 to complete the calibration 3 3 ny S The wrist unit displays Any nnne Calibration OK If the calibration succeeded The wrist unit returns to the Navi main mode OR e Calibration FAILED Calibrate the compass again after the wrist unit returns to the Compass calibration display Return to step 3 e return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button Note To cancel the calibration press the Stop button during calibration Calibration FAILED is displayed and the wrist unit returns to the C
5. MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 4 25 3 4 NAVI SUB MODE COMPASS Press Start BEARING Press Up CALIBRATION Press Up A DECLINATION In the Navi sub mode you can Set your bearing readings manually Calibrate the compass Set the compass declination 3 4 1 DIRECTION INDICATION The compass shows the following information depending on your direction North 3 direction pointers point North showing its relation to your current direction H H H i M E E ur I North LJ The direction value is interpreted asa 7 ou cardinal point as well as in degrees You are heading North You are heading West Keep your wrist horizontal to make sure you obtain accurate bearings As Compass FREEZE is displayed the compass is automatically deactivated to save the battery of the wrist unit To reactivate the compass press the Start button Note When wearing a transmitter do not bring the wrist unit too close to the transmitter to avoid activating the HeartTouch function which changes the main modes automatically 4 gt MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 3 4 2 SETTING THE COMPASS BEARING Set a bearing reading to help yourself keep on track There are two ways to set a bearing Point Polar logo of the wrist unit towards the target destination or landmark and set a bearing by pressing and holding the Up A button in the Navi
6. ON OFF The sound settings affect the following sounds the button sound Heart Rate Target Zone Alarms and the start and stop sounds of the Stopwatch CountDown and Action timers The sound settings do not affect the watch alarms Daily Alarms and reminders Altitude Alarms Memory Full Alarm or Fitness Test Completed Failed Sound Inthe Time main mode press the Start button Menu WATCH SET is displayed Use the Up A or Down Y button until Menu SETTINGS is displayed Press the Start button Settings MEMORY is displayed Press the Down Y button Settings GENERAL is displayed Press the Start button Set HR LIMITS is displayed Press the Down V button Set SOUND is displayed Press the Start button to turn the sound on or off Co gt The display reads Press the Up A or Down Y button Press the Start button to Set SOUND to switch the sound on or off accept ON or OFF e return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button Note The wrist unit sounds are turned off when the low battery symbol amp is displayed However the Watch Alarm will work if it is set before the symbol appears ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 9 4 4 STOPWATCH Use the stopwatch when you want to monitor the duration of an event with intermediate times such as during a trail run or if you want to know how much time it takes to climb a certain hill In the Ti
7. 4 Stay relaxed Keep your hands beside your body and limit your body movements and communication with other people 5 When your test is over your current HR value and date alternate with the Gap to BASELINE display Gap to Baseline indicates the difference between your current test results and your original baseline value If the value is negative save it later as your Baseline value step 7 6 Press the Start button The wrist unit asks Save new VALUE To update your Test result press the Start button Alternatively to not save your Test result press the Stop button 7 The wrist unit asks Save new BASELINE Save the test result as your baseline value only if it is lower than the previous test result To save your Test result as your Baseline value press the Start button Alternatively to not save your Test result as your Baseline value press the Stop button The wrist unit returns to the Test main mode Toreturn to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 4 5 Canceling the Test Press the Stop button to stop the test at any time during testing Your test is interrupted and your last test result is not replaced 3 5 5 RESTING HEART RATE HR es TEST RESULT Your resting heart rate tends to decrease as you become more fit A resting heart rate significantly higher than your baseline may be an indication of incomplete recovery overtraining mental stress fatique flu or i
8. FT INHG F Up Down Y Start 6 Weight Set KILOGRAM or POUNDS Up A Down Y Start Note If you chose the wrong units you can still change them by pressing and holding the Light button 7 Height Set CM or FT Up Down Y Start Set INCH inches if you chose Units 2 Up Down Y Start 8 Birthday DD set days or MM set month if you chose 12h Up Down Y Start set month or DD set days if you chose 12h Up Down Y Start YY set year Up Down Y Start 9 Sex Set MALE or FEMALE Up Down Y Start e Settings OK is displayed To change your settings press the Stop button until you return to the desired setting mode To accept the settings press the Start button The Basic Settings are completed and the display automatically goes to the Time main mode THE WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 4 1 2 HOW TO SHORTEN THE AXN700 WRIST BAND If the wrist band needs to be shortened visit a local watch or jewellery store or you can do the shortening yourself by following these instructions 1 Place the AXN700 on your wrist and measure how many sections you should shorten the wrist band Cuttable area of the wrist band One section of the cuttable area 2 Detach the buckle with the Polar logo by pressing the spring bar with a pin or other sharp pointed tool Buckle Wrist band hole 3 After the buckle is detached push the spring bar with a pin and pull it out from
9. For further information on how to release memory for new files by deleting files see page 73 When the total memory becomes full the wrist unit beeps and displays the Memory full text The wrist unit stops recording Action File information and the Season Total Values are not updated any more after the memory is full This has no effect on the Auto Log function For further information on how to release memory for new files by deleting files see page 73 MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 4 33 3 1 4 FEATURES DURING YOUR ACTION RECORDING In the Action main mode you can use the following functions during your Action recording To turn the sounds on or off Press and hold the Up A button The symbol indicates that the button activity and Target Zone Alarm sounds are on Setting Markers for interesting points moments or places Press the Start button The wrist unit informs Marker SET for a few seconds After the activity you can check the recorded Marker times and split times in the Action File For further information see page 72 Note Some additional marker information which is not shown in the Action File can be viewed with the Polar Precision Performance software after you transfer the Action Files to your PC For further information see the separate Toolkit user manual e Markers are also recorded automatically when the altimeter or barometer is calibrated during Action recording AXN700 Marker
10. are recorded in an Action File If you want also to record your heart rate and energy expenditure in calories wear the transmitter For further information on wearing the transmitter see page 30 THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 2 In the Time main mode use the Down V button to enter the Action main mode The Action main mode includes the following information Preset heart rate limits and free memory left ZA Altimeter or barometer symbol depending alternate T d on which function is activated A A Limits Henr enrien Dnan nn oann nn Action duration g 138 Target zone alarm symbol Flashing heart symbol and your current heart rate if a heart beat is detected Start Action recording by pressing the Start button For further information see page 32 Note To record the altimeter information in an Action File make sure that the altimeter is activated A 28 gt THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER Changing the lower row information To change the information in the lower row press and hold the Down V button 1 Your current heart rate 2 Current rate of calories 3 Calories burned during 4 Your current heart beats per minute burned kcal h Action recording kcal rate as a percentage of your maximum heart rate 4 k Press and hold and hold The number of calories burned is measured after you have started recording See futher information on h
11. day month year hours and minutes or in 12h mode month day year AM PM hours and minutes with the Up A or Down Y buttons Press the Start button after each selection To set another reminder return to step 5 Toreturn to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button You can transfer the reminder data with an identifying name and time to the wrist unit from the Polar Precision Performance software For further information see the separate Toolkit user manual How the Reminder Works The Reminder Alarm is shown in all modes When the Reminder Alarm sounds the number of the reminder or its name if you have set it with a PC is displayed The Alarm stays on for one minute unless you turn it off by pressing the Start Stop Up or Down Y button 64 gt ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 2 FILES Press Start AUTO LOG Press Up ACTION FILE Press Up SEASON TOT There are three types of files for recording information in your wrist unit Auto Log includes two weeks of altitude or barometer information recorded automatically and continuously depending on which feature you have used Action File includes the information you have recorded during your activity e Season Total Values includes cumulative and maximum values for the information recorded for your activities 4 2 1 AUTO LOG Auto Log allows you to review altimeter or barometer readings for the past
12. the other side rm aos Spring bar 12 gt THE WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Shorten one section of the wrist band cut along the grooves on the inner surface of the wrist band Or if you need to shorten the wrist band by more than one section detach the buckle also from the other end Cut one section of the other wrist band so that the buckle will stay in the middle Cut the sections one by one so that you do not shorten the wrist bands too much Insert the spring bar in to the last spring bar hole Attach the wrist band with the spring bar back to the buckle Make sure that the spring bar is placed correctly You can here a klick In case you detached the buckle from the both ends of the wrist band attach the both ends back There are small holes on both sides of the buckle plate By shifting the spring bar you can do the final adjustment of the band length THE WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 4 13 2 THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER The Polar Outdoor Computer has six main modes Time home mode Alti altimeter Baro barometer Navi compass Test fitness test and test Action recording your activity This section describes you how to use these different modes The function map side of the Quick Guide introduces you to browsing the main modes and their sub modes consult it as needed To browse the main modes use the Up or Down Y button Alternatively you
13. 31 35 30 33 28 31 26 29 24 27 23 25 21 23 19 21 4 middle good 51 56 49 53 46 51 44 48 42 46 40 43 37 41 35 39 33 36 42 46 41 44 38 42 36 40 34 37 32 35 30 32 28 30 25 27 gt 62 gt 59 gt 56 gt 54 gt 51 gt 48 gt 46 gt 43 gt 40 gt 51 gt 49 gt 46 gt 44 gt 41 gt 38 gt 36 gt 33 gt 30 This classification is based a literature review of 62 studies where VOomay was measured directly in healthy adults 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 The values in the table are typical for individuals who are not competing in sports Top athletes typically score Ownlndex values above 70 men and 60 women Values as high as 95 can be reached by Olympic level endurance athletes MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 55 3 5 4 PERFORMING THE POLAR HR es TEST Your resting heart rate HR is highly individual therefore compare the value to your own baseline To find out your personal baseline perform the test on five consecutive days in the mornings at home or at the same altitude that you live at After this update your baseline resting heart rate once every six months If you train regularly and improve your fitness you may need to change baseline more often The test is intended for healthy adults After you fi
14. If the indicator is on a point where the altimeter was active A only the altitude barometer was active only the information is shown barometric pressure information is shown 66 gt ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 6 To view more detailed information for a date press the Start button to select the date The following information is displayed Graphical altitude or barometric trend A Altitude or barometric pressure value at the time the information was recorded GAN A 1 6534 Time and date when the information was recorded alternate 7 Use the Up or Down Y button to scroll through the information which was recorded every 0505 15 minutes 8 To exit the menu press the Stop button Return to step 5 4921 feet i 9 To view an Action File press the Stop button and press the Up A button Files ACTION FILE is displayed e return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button 422 ACTION FILE The Action File allows you to review heart rate energy expenditure and performance data collected while Action recording The wrist unit starts recording activity information in an Action File as soon as you start Action recording in the Action main mode One Action File is generated at a time The bigger the file number the more recent the file is You can record a maximum of 100 files The selected memory rate and the length of time for which informatio
15. Watch Alarm sound works if you have activated the Watch Alarm before the symbol appears 1 Open the battery cover by screwing it counterclockwise 2 Remove the battery cover Put a small screw driver in OPEN direction with a coin that sits tight into the back the hole indicated by the two arrows Carefully lift the cover groove battery using the screw driver and replace it with a new battery Be carefull not to damage the threads of the back cover CARE AND MAINTENANCE 9 99 3 Place the negative side of the battery against the bottom and the positive side against the cover 4 Remove the sealing ring of the battery cover and replace it with a new ring Make sure that the cover s sealing ring is placed correctly in its groove 5 Put the battery cover in its place and close it by screwing the cover clockwise CLOSE direction with a coin Make sure that the cover is closed properly It is recommended that the altimeter or barometer and the compass are calibrated after battery replacement Note After a battery change re enter the Basic Settings For further information see page 10 Transmitter To change the battery you need a coin sealing ring and battery CR 2025 1 Open the battery cover of the connector by turning it counterclockwise with a coin from the CLOSE position to the OPEN position 100 gt CARE AND MAINTENANCE co Remove the battery cover lift the battery out and replace it with a n
16. before going out When you put your transmitter on it starts to detect your heart rate which is then transmitted to the wrist unit A heart symbol starts flashing in the Action or Alti main mode and your heart rate in beats per minute bpm appears in a maximum of 15 seconds Note If the wrist unit does not display your heart rate check that the transmitter electrodes are wet and that the strap is snug enough MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 4 3 3 1 3 RECORDING YOUR ACTION 1 In the Time main mode press the Down V button to enter the Action Main mode Your heart rate appears in a few seconds if you are wearing the transmitter To start Action recording press the Start button Alternatively you can quickstart Action recording in the Time main mode by pressing and holding the Start button 2 The wrist unit displays Action REC ON and the Action timer starts running Your activity information is recorded in an Action File For further information see page 67 The Action recording mode displays the following information Z Altimeter or barometer symbol depending on which one is active A aAA Heart rate trend graph UUU 125 indi i e fg Li REE indicates recording Flashing heart symbol and your heart rate A frame around the heart rate symbol indicates a coded heart rate transmission Heart rate coding amp reduces interference from other heart rate monitors that are close by To ensure t
17. can browse the main modes Time Alti Baro Navi Action by using the HeartTouch function in case you cannot press the buttons such as when you are wearing gloves The HeartTouch function operates only when you are wearing a transmitter Activate the HeartTouch function by bringing your wrist unit close to the Polar logo of your transmitter Note e f your heart rate is not detected and there is in the lower row in Altimeter Action or Time main mode the browsing of the main modes does not work Instead the wrist unit starts detecting for your heart rate To change the HeartTouch function to turn the backlight on instead of browsing the main modes use the Polar Precision Performance software For further information see the separate Toolkit user manual 4 gt THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER Mode level indicators To start browsing the sub modes use the Start button in the Time Alti Baro and Navi main modes When browsing the sub modes the symbol indicates how deep in a mode you are In the example picture the wrist unit is in the first level of the Time main mode When browsing the modes or menus you can see which mode or menu you are in by the flashing mode level indicator In the example picture the lowest symbol is flashing which indicates that the WATCH SET is the first menu of the six menus in the Time main mode THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 15 2 1 TIME MAIN MODE Use th
18. cannot activate the Alarm 4 1 2 CHANGING THE TIME OF DAY AND SETTING THE DUAL TIME TIME SET In the Time Set menu you can change the time of day for your wrist unit and set the time for two different time zones The dual time feature can be used when you travel to check the time at home before calling from abroad or for other uses 1 In the Time main mode press the Start button Menu WATCH SET is displayed 2 Press the Start button WatchSet ALARM is displayed 3 Press the Up button WatchSet TIME is displayed ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 6 4 Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the steps below The display reads Press Up A or Down Y button Press the Start button to set the flashing value to accept 5 Time 1 Up Down Y Start SET select the time zone 1 or 2 6 SET 12h 24h time mode Up Down Y Start select flashing 12h or 24h If you chose 24h mode skip step 7 7 SET AM PM Up Down Y Start if you chose 12h mode select AM or PM 8 SET HOURS Up Down Y Start adjust the flashing hours 9 SETMIN Up Down Y Start adjust the flashing minutes To set another time zone return to step 5 e Toreturn to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button 2 gt ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 1 3 CHANGING THE DATE 1 In the Time main mode press the Start button Menu WATCH SET is display
19. insert any objects into the openings Using Your Polar Outdoor Computer in Water Heart rate monitoring in water may suffer from interference because pool water with a high chlorine content and seawater are very conductive The electrodes of the transmitter may short circuit which prevents the transmitter unit from detecting ECG signals The wrist unit is water resistant to 100 m 330 ft so you can wear it e g when swimming The Polar Outdoor Computer is not however a diving instrument Therefore the functions should not be used for underwater activities and the buttons should not be pressed while under water CARE AND MAINTENANCE 4 9 Taking Care of your WearLink Transmitter If you use insect repellent on your skin you must ensure that it does not come into contact with the transmitter WearLink Connector Clean the connector regularly after use with a mild soap and water solution Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals on any part of the transmitter Do not dry the connector in any other way than with a towel Mishandling may damage it Never put the connector in a washing machine or a drier WearLink Strap e The strap can be washed in a washing machine at 40 C 104 F We recommend that you use a washing pouch We recommend that you wash the strap after each time you have used it in pool water with a high chlorine content Do not spin dry the strap or put the
20. main mode e Alternatively set a bearing reading by following steps 1 3 1 In the Navi main mode press the Start button Compass BEARING is displayed 2 Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the step below 3 The display reads Press the Up A or Down Y button Press the Start button to Bearing SET to set your bearing reading accept the value e return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER How it works The bearing indicator shows the direction to the destination in the Navi main mode Turn to that direction where the north and bearing indicators meet i e the indicators are on top of one another You are heading to the right direction You are heading to the wrong direction a 45 The bearing you have set North indicator amp Bearing indicator Bearing indicator North indicator indicating same direction To erase a bearing press and hold the Up A button in the Navi main mode 48 gt MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 3 4 3 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS Calibrate the compass when you use it for the first time in a new environment whenever it is exposed to big temperature changes or strong external magnetic fields such as loudspeakers televisions or other strong magnetic sources e if you notice that your compass is not showing the direction correctly after a wrist unit battery change
21. select manual calibration MANUAL 4 Calibrate Up Down Y Start MANUAL e set the altitude of your current location Calibration OK is displayed and the wrist unit returns to the Alti main mode e To return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button Note To cancel the calibration press the Stop button when the calibrated value flashes Calibration FAILED is displayed and the wrist unit returns to the previous display Using a Calibration List If you have created a calibration list with the Polar Precision Performance software you can use preprogrammed altitude points for example during your hiking route When you arrive at a preprogrammed calibration point just accept the point from your list Transfer the list you have created with the software to the wrist unit For further information see the Polar Precision Performance software s online helps 2x MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 3 3 BARO SUB MODE BAROMETER Press Start ACTIVATE Press Up CALIBRATION In the Baro sub mode you can Activate your barometer Calibratet he sea level pressure 3 3 1 ACTIVATING THE BAROMETER C Because baro metric pressure decreases considerably when the altitude increases it is recommended that you use the barometer when you stay at the same altitude for a longer period of time for ex It is recomme see the follow The wrist unit ample when camping overnight nded th
22. the Time main mode if you wear the transmitter For further information see page 32 THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 4 17 2 2 ALTI MAIN MODE ALTIMETER Use the Alti main mode to check your altitude when you are moving In the Time main mode press the Up A button to enter the Alti main mode The Alti main mode includes the following information The altimeter symbol is displayed when the altimeter bo AC is active To activate the altimeter see page 37 The graphical altitude trend un gt The most recently updated point The current altitude reading 2800 m equals 9186 ft goo en uw If you are wearing your transmitter the amp heart rate symbol with your current heart beats per minute are displayed Note e f the altimeter is inactive and the barometer is active the graphical altitude trend shows a straight line and the last measured altitude reading remains in the display e f your heart rate is not displayed and appears in the display the heart rate detection has stopped Bring the wrist unit near the Polar logo the transmitter to restart the heart rate detection Alternatively press and hold the Down button to change the lower row information 18 gt THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER Graphical Altitude Trend The graph shows how the altitude has changed Altitude The most recently updated point Time Altitude The scale used in th
23. two weeks without having to record an Action File It is perfect for reviewing the altitudes of a long trek or looking at weather trends The wrist unit continuously records altimeter or barometer information every 15 minutes in a two week running memory called Auto Log It does not require you to start recording When the memory is full the oldest information is overwritten Viewing the Auto Log 1 In the Time main mode press the Start button Menu WATCH SET is displayed 2 Press the Up A button Menu FILES is displayed 3 Press the Start button Files AUTO LOG is displayed ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 9 65 4 Press the Start button The most recent recorded information END is displayed v Graphical altitude or C gt barometric pressure trend END indicates the ending point of the graph It is the most recently recorded graphical trend information E EHD 030304 Date when the information was recorded 1134 MAL Time when the information was recorded if you use 12h mode A or P alternates with the time A AM and PM Note END START indicates the ending starting point of the recorded graphical trend 5 Use the Up or Down Y button to scroll through the recorded information The graph indicator moves to show the current displayed point in the graph and the date and time when the information was recorded Pd If the indicator is on a point where the
24. while sitting To easily determine your HR sit down and put on your transmitter In the Time main mode use the Down V button to see your heart rate Look at your wrist unit after 2 to 3 minutes This is your HRs To more precisely calculate your HRs wear your Outdoor Computer for one normal day Occasionally when you sit and do not engage in any physical activity for 2 3 minutes write down your heart rate value In the evening calculate the average value 96 gt ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 3 3 GENERAL SETTINGS Press Start HR LIMITS Press Up UNITS Press Up VERT SPEED Press Up A INTRO Press Up A SOUND Set the general settings for your wrist unit in the Settings General menu You can set the following information Your personal target heart rate zone For AXN700 you can set 3 different heart rate limits Units of measurement Vertical speed i e the ascent or descent rate in minutes or hours e Whether intro pictures for the main modes are switched on or off Whether button and activity sounds for the wrist unit 9 are switch on or off Setting Heart Rate Limits for the Target Zone Marm Setting lower and upper heart rate limits allows you to create a target heart rate zone Use this feature to help you maintain a particular level of intensity depending on your objectives The wrist unit default target heart rate zone is 80 160 bpm Your target zone c
25. 358 iu t T Sea level pressure hPa inHg the value of the barometric i5 pressure at your current location reduced to sea level 1013 hPa equals 29 90 InHg Temperature reading C F 15 C equals 59 F Note If the barometer is inactive and the altimeter is active 4A the graphical trend is a straight line The last measured pressure reading remains in the display absolute pressure reading though will be updated 2 THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER Graphical Barometer Trend The graph shows how the sea level pressure has changed Pressure readings vary locally and seasonally and also according to the altitude Check you local average pressures and learn to interpret the trend according to your local readings Sea level pressure The entire axis equals 15 hPa or 0 75 inHg One white pixel equals 1 hPa or 0 05 inHg The most recently updated point The trend is updated every 15 minutes loan v cc Time last 11 hours and 45 minutes e fthetrend rises the weather is likely to improve e fthetrend drops the weather is likely to get worse The longer or more rapidly the trend drops the greater the chance of a storm Example You switched the barometer on when camping for the night In the morning you can interpret from the trend how the weather is likely to develop m c 1 In example one the pressure has dropped The Pressure Drop Epi Alarm symbol indicates a possibl
26. INGS Stop Stop A Altitude Compass STOPACH ALARM DECLINATION COUNTDOWN Altitude Stop A CALIBRATION CONNECT Stop Stop POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER SET Wrist Unit With the wrist unit you can monitor your outdoor activity and environment Polar WearLink Coded Transmitter The connector transmits your heart rate signal to the wrist unit The electrode areas of the strap detect your heart rate Polar AXN Toolkit CD ROM including Polar Precision Performance software Outdoor Edition Polar Precision Performance software offers you an easy way to analyze activity data via infrared The Outdoor Computer settings are also easy to transfer to your wrist unit from the software via infrared or UpLink The Polar Outdoor Sports Toolkit includes usage demos that interactively guide you through using the Polar AXN Outdoor Computer For futher information see the separate Toolkit user manual User Manual with Quick Guide This User Manual contains necessary information on using your Outdoor Computer For a quick reference take the function map included in the Quick Guide with you when going out for your activities Customer Service Registration and International Guarantee Information If your Polar Outdoor Computer needs repair return it with the Return Card for service to your Polar Service Centre Complete the customer registration section and mail it to Customer Registration within two weeks of the date of purchase to h
27. OUTDOOR COMPUTER 4 25 2 4 NAVI MAIN MODE COMPASS Use the Navi main mode for navigation and checking your direction In the Time main mode press the Up A or Down Y button until you enter the Navi main mode The direction reading is displayed in degrees and as cardinal points North 0 360 North West NW 315 EN ne VA North East NE 45 i m E o mm riv o West W 270 u East E 90 South West SW 225 P E South S 180 South East SE 135 Keep your arm or the wrist unit horizontal when measuring a direction For further information see page 46 6 gt THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 2 5 TEST MAIN MODE In the Test main mode you can Do the Polar Fitness Test to measure your Ownlndex value comparable to maximal oxygen uptake VO5 to find out your aerobic fitness level For further information see page 52 e Do the Polar HR Test to measure your resting heart rate which gives you information on the state of your physical fitness and recovery or your adaptation at different altitudes For further information see page 56 In the Time main mode press the Up A or Down V button until you enter the Test main mode 2 8 ACTION MAIN MODE Use the Action main mode to record your physical activity and changes in altitude When you start recording your activity a variety of information including activity duration vertical speed while ascending or descending and altitude
28. POLAR BUTTONS Light Keylock Dear customer Congratulations on your purchase of a Polar Outdoor Computer We are proud to offer a product targeted and tailored for all outdoor enthusiasts Your Polar Outdoor Computer will provide you with the confidence and security to get the most from your outdoor activities Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with your Outdoor Computer and practice the use of the Outdoor Computer before using it in outdoor sports This manual contains the information you need to use and maintain your Outdoor Computer The function map on the back of the front cover is a quick guide to the versatile features of the Polar Outdoor Computer Cut it out and take it with you Please check www polar fi for more detailed product support and www PolarOutdoorGuide com for a personalized exercise program and diary Polar wishes you many enjoyable outdoor adventures Reach your peak with Polar AXN500 amp AXN700 QUICK GUIDE Information only specific to the AXN700 product is in blue text Button symbols Start Press Start button Up A Press Up A button Stop Press and hold the Stop button to return to the starting point Time main mode from any mode X H g Menu Activate Activate Compass Test Action WATCH SET ALTI BARO BARO ALTI BEARING FITNESS REC ON Stop FILES Altitude Barometer Compass Test SCALE CALIBRATION CALIBRATION HR REST SETT
29. VATING THE ALTIMETER Z The altimeter converts the measured barometric pressure to an altitude reading Due to the fact that both the altimeter and the barometer use barometric pressure you can activate only one of these features at a time Therefore you must activate your altimeter to use it It is recommended that you calibrate the altimeter after activating it For further information see page 41 The wrist unit records altimeter information automatically and continuously in a two week circular memory called Auto Log if the altimeter is activated 1 In the Time main mode press the Up A button to enter the Alti main mode 2 In the Alti main mode press the Start button Activate ALTI or C gt BARO is displayed MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 4 31 3 Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the step below 4 The display reads Press the Up or Down Y button Press the Start button to active Activate 24 ALTI or C gt BARO to select 4A ALTI altimeter the selected function e return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button Note e Activating the altimeter locks off the sea level pressure reading Every time you activate the altitude value and the Action recording is on a Marker is recorded automatically 3 2 2 SETTING THE SCALE FOR THE GRAPHICAL TREND The optional scales for the altitude graphical trend are Altitude 1 m 3ft 10 m 30 ft and 100 m 300 ft The table b
30. an also be expressed as percentages of your HR see page 84 For example if your maximum heart rate is 200 bpm 6026 8576 of your is 120 170 bpm 1 In the Time main mode press the Start button Menu WATCH SET is displayed 2 Use the Up A or Down Y button until Menu SETTINGS is displayed 3 Press the Start button Settings MEMORY is displayed 4 Press the Down V button Settings GENERAL is displayed 5 Press the Start button Set HR LIMITS is displayed ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 87 6 Press the Start button to specify your heart rate limits and follow the steps below The display reads Press Up or Down V button Press the Start button to set the flashing value to accept Only if you are using AXN700 Up A Down Y Start HR Limits 1 2 or 3 select the heart rate limit you want to set quit your selection 7 Limit High e SET ON or OFF Up Down Y Start turn the upper limit on or off if you turn the limit off move to step 8 SET LIMIT Up Down Y Start adjust the upper limit 8 Limit Low Up Down Y Start SET ON or OFF turn the lower limit on or off e if you turn the limit off skip the rest of the steps e SET LIMIT Up Down Y Start adjust the lower limit The lower limit cannot be higher than the upper limit value To set another heart rate limit return to step 6 Toreturn to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button For
31. at you calibrate the barometer after activating it For further information ing page records barometer information automatically and continuously in a two week circular memory called Auto Log if the barometer is activated 1 In the Time main mode press the Up A button to enter the Alti main mode 2 In the Alti main mode press the Start button Activate X ALTI or BARO is displayed MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 4 9 3 Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the step below 4 The display reads Press the Up or Down Y button Press the Start button to active Activate 2 ALTI or C gt BARO to select BARO barometer the selected function e return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button Note Due to the fact that both the altimeter and barometer measurements are based on barometric pressure you can use only one of these features at a time Activating the barometer turns off the altimeter and vice versa e Every time you activate the barometer and Action recording is on a Marker is recorded automatically Tip How to Predict Weather Changes when Using the Altimeter If you notice that the altitude reading is significantly off you know your altitude is about 2000 m 6500 ft but the altimeter reads 3000 m 9500 ft this could result from a change in weather conditions You should prepare yourself for a change in the weather 3 3 2 CALIBRATING THE BAROMETER Cali
32. brate the barometer by setting the sea level pressure Information sources such as weather stations airports or Internet weather pages can provide you with your sea level pressure reference value Calibrate your barometer often to ensure it remains accurate Tip When calibrating the barometer the altimeter is calibrated simultaneously If you do not know the current sea level pressure but you know your exact altitude you can calibrate the current altitude of your position to help determine the sea level pressure of your location and vice versa For further information on altimeter calibration see page 41 4b MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 1 In the Baro main mode press the Start button Press the Down V button Barometer CALIBRATION is displayed 2 Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the step below 3 The display reads Press the Up or Down Y button Press the Start button to Barometer to set the flashing sea level accept the value SEA LEVEL pressure value Calibration OK is displayed and the wrist unit returns to the Baro main mode Toreturn to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button Note e Every time you calibrate the sea level pressure value and Action recording is on or paused a Marker is recorded automatically e To cancel the calibration press the Stop button during calibration Calibration FAILED is displayed and the wrist unit returns to the Barometer CALIBRATION display
33. button to specify the rate for the vertical speed gt 8 The display reads Press the Up or Down Y button Press the Start button to Vert speed RATE SET M FT to select the vertical speed per accept minute Min or hour e return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 99 Setting Intro ON OFF When you browse the main modes the main mode introduction animation is displayed for a few seconds before you enter the main mode display If you do not want the intro to be displayed nn la turn the intro off Ws Y b od Hon 26 In the Time main mode press the Start button Menu WATCH SET is displayed Usethe Up or Down Y button until Menu SETTINGS is displayed Press the Start button Settings MEMORY is displayed Press the Down Y button Settings GENERAL is displayed Press the Start button Set HR LIMITS is displayed Press the Up or Down V button until Set INTRO is displayed Press the Start button to turn the introduction animation on or off SNOOP 8 The display reads Press the Up or Down Y button Press the Start button to Set INTRO to switch the intro on or off accept ON or OFF e return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button 2 gt ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE Setting Sound
34. decrease due to improvements in your fitness Safety Monitor your heart rate during and after activity to keep yourself from pushing too hard or overtraining Adaptation Your heart rate responds to internal and external factors acting on your body for example altitude temperature and humidity 3 1 2 PUTTING YOUR TRANSMITTER ON Although you can use your wrist unit as a watch and record performance and environmental data without wearing the transmitter wear the transmitter when you want to measure and record your heart rate and calorie expenditure 30 gt MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER Moisten the electrode areas of the strap under running water and make sure that they are well moistened 2 Nttach the connector to the strap Position the letter L on the connector next to the word LEFT on the strap and snap the fastener 3 Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably Secure the strap around your chest just below your chest muscles and snap the second fastener 4 Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a central upright position To ensure trouble free heart rate monitoring start your heart rate monitoring in a place with the fewest possible electromagnetic disturbances skilifts computers mobile phones other people using heart rate monitors high voltage power lines cars motor driven exercise equipment etc
35. e Time main mode as a watch as it includes the date alarms and reminders The Time main mode is your home mode to which you can return from any mode or menu by pressing and holding the Stop button The Time sub modes allow you to enter watch user memory and general settings You can also use the stopwatch and CountDown timers view memory files and connect the wrist unit to a PC For further information see page 59 Changing the upper row information To change the information in the upper row press and hold the Up button 1 Weekday and date 2 Downloadable picture logo 3 Downloadahle text logo Press and hold Press and hold Moving symbol indicates the To personalize your wrist unit create and transfer a picture or text logo to the wrist seconds unit from your PC For further information see the separate Toolkit user manual 16 gt THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER Changing the dual time To swap between Time 1 and 2 press and hold the Down V button 1 Time 1 2 Time 2 Time 2 is displayed for a few seconds Press and hold For further information on setting the two different times see page 61 Note e AM PM indicates that you are using the 12h time mode To change the time settings see page 61 The flashing mode level symbol We indicates that the stopwatch or CountDown timer is on For further information see page 94 During Action recording you can also see your heart rate in
36. e change in weather we Un conditions Iu du 15 15 2 In example two the pressure has remained quite stabile THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 4 23 Barometric Pressure Drop Alarm A pressure change over an interval of about 2 3 hours is the best indicator for a weather prediction If the barometric pressure drops 4 hPa 0 12 inHg or more in 3 hours the Pressure Drop Alarm symbol appears automatically and you receive the Barometer ALARM notice text The text remains in the display until you press a button Changing the upper row information As in the Alti main mode you can change the display to show the information that you need To change the information in the upper row press and hold the Up button 1 Barometer trend 2 Absolute pressure reading hPa inHg Absolute pressure reading is your current location s barometric pressure 1011 hPa equals 29 85 inHg 4 gt THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER Changing the lower row information To change the information in the lower row press and hold the Down V button 1 Temperature C F 2 Time of day Press and hold Note e Because your body temperature affects the actual temperature reading the best way to obtain an accurate temperature is to take your wrist unit off for at least 10 minutes e You can also change the upper and lower row information while recording your activity THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR
37. e desired value The wrist unit asks RESET 2 Press the Start button The wrist unit asks Are you SURE 3 If you are sure that you want to reset the value to zero press the Start button Alternatively to cancel the reset press the Stop button 9 gt ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 3 SETTINGS Press Start MEMORY Press Up USER Press Up GENERAL The Settings menus allow you to manually enter memory user and wrist unit settings You can also prepare your settings with the Polar Precision Performance software and transfer them to your wrist unit from your PC For further information see the separate Toolkit user manual Note You are not able to enter the Settings menu when you are using Action recording 4 3 1 SETTING THE MEMORY RATE The available recording time of the wrist unit depends on the selected memory rate 5 15 or 60 seconds or 5 minutes The free memory allows a maximum of 660 h or 100 Action Files to be recorded depending on the memory rate The smaller the memory rate the sooner the memory becomes full If the total memory is full you can continue your activity but the action is no longer recorded in an Action File Use the 5 minute memory rate when you record information without wearing your transmitter For example when you hike in terrain with slower changes in altitude When the altitude changes more quickly or you are climbing at high altitudes it i
38. e graph to display altitude depends on your settings For further information see page 38 Time The graph is updated every 15 minutes if Action recording is not on The entire graph shows you the last 11 hours 45 minutes 5s 555 e f Action recording is on REC is in the display the 15s 11 min 45 s frequency of the updates depends on your memory settings see the options in the table below To change the memory settings see page 79 5 min 3h55 min 60s 47 min THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 19 Changing the upper row information To change the information in the upper row press and hold the Up A button 1 Graphical altitude trend 2 Vertical speed while ascending or descending m min or ft min Press and hold Changing the lower row information To change the information in the lower row press and hold the Down V button 1 Heart rate 2 Current rate of calories 3 Time of day burned kcal h Press and hold hold To monitor your heart rate wear the transmitter To monitor the amount of calories you burn wear the transmitter and turn Action recording on in the Action main mode For further information see page 27 20 gt THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 28005 y ZA H rari KCAL H X H n nin 135 Altimeter Display Examples 1 To monitor how your energy expenditure rate changes in accordance with your pace and altitude duri
39. ed 2 Press the Start button WatchSet ALARM is displayed 3 Press the Up or Down V button until WatchSet DATE is displayed 4 Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the steps below The display reads Press Up A or Down V button Press the Start button to set the flashing value to accept 5 Date DD MM YY or Up A Down Y Start MM DD YY if you use select the flashing day or month 12h mode 12h mode 6 MM month or Up A Down Y Start DD days 12h mode select the flashing month or day 12h mode 7 year Up A Down Y Start select the flashing year e To return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button 4 1 4 SETTING REMINDERS Set five reminders to indicate important events meetings and other times during your day 1 In the Time main mode press the Start button Menu WATCH SET is displayed 2 Press the Start button WatchSet ALARM is displayed ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 63 3 Press the Down Y button WatchSet REMINDER is displayed 4 Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the steps below The display reads Press Up A or Down V button Press the Start button to set the flashing value to accept 5 Remindl Up Down Y Start select one of the five reminders 6 SETONor OFF Up Down Y Start turn the reminder on or off If you selected OFF skip the following settings for the reminder n 24h mode Adjust
40. elow contains recommended graphical trend scale settings for different activties Activity Graphical Trend Scale Graphical Trend Scale One pixel equals The total altitude axis equals Hiking level to moderate terrain 1m 3ft 15 m or 45 ft Hiking moderate to steep terrain 10 10 m 30 ft 150 m or 450 ft Back country skiing or snowboarding Downhill skiing or snowboarding 100 100 m 300 ft 1500 m or 4500 ft 38 gt MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER To set the scale 1 In the Alti main mode press the Start button Use the Up A button until Altitude SCALE is displayed 2 Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the step below 3 The display reads Press the Up or Down Y button Press the Start button Altitude SCALE to select the desired scale The wrist unit returns to the Altitude SCALE menu e return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 9 39 3 2 3 SETTING ALTITUDE ALARMS 42A Altitude Alarms are intended to remind you when you reach a preset altitude limit A good way to keep track of your daily ascent is to set an Altitude Alarm to correspond to a desired target altitude 1 In the Alti main mode press the Start button Use the Up A or Down V button until Altitude Alarm is displayed 2 Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the steps below The display reads Press Up A or Down Y button Press the Start button t
41. elp us continue developing products and services that meet your needs The Polar two year guarantee is issued to the original consumer purchaser of the product Keep the International Guarantee Card as your proof of purchase Polar Weh Services www PolarOutdoorGuide com web service offers you personalized exercise program and diary free of charge Moreover you can get the latest Polar software updates as well as product tips and support online at www polar fi CONTENTS Information that only applies to the AXN700 product is in blue A 3 Polar Outdoor COTIDUEGT tete icem tie ertet pede 4 1 THE WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 0 ssssssssssseccesscseessseecsssecatecsseesstecsueesaeeesueseaeesseesatessueesaseeeaseeeee 11 USING YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER FOR THE FIRST TIME 1 2 HOW TO SHORTEN THE AXN 00 WRIST 2 THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR 0 14 21 TIME MAIN MODE 16 2 2 ALTI MAIN MODE ALTIMETER 18 2 3 BARO MAIN MODE BAROMETER 22 2 4 NAVIMAIN MODE COMPASS itinere citet teen aiani 26 2 5 TEST MAIN MODE 2 6 ACTION MAIN MODE 3 MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER
42. et reliable test results follow these basic requirements The test can take place anywhere as long as the testing environment is peaceful There should be no disturbing noises e g television radio or telephone and no other people talking to you Keep the testing place time of day and environment similar every time you take the test Avoid eating a heavy meal drinking coffee or smoking 2 3 hours prior to performing the test 5 x MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER Limit heavy physical exertions and avoid alcoholic beverages or pharmacological stimulants on the test day and the day before Lie down and relax for 1 3 minutes before the test To Perform the Test 1 In the Time main mode press the Up or Down Y button until you enter the Test main mode AXN700 Press the Start button Test FITNESS is displayed 2 f you have taken the test before your latest OwnIndex value and the test date are displayed 3 Press the Start button to start the test The wrist unit starts searching for your heart rate The test begins as 5 Test ON and your heart rate are displayed The increasing number of arrows indicates that the test is in progress Note If the wrist unit displays Setting Missing set your weight height date of birth sex and activity level before performing the test For further information see page 82 4 Stay relaxed Keep your hands beside your body and limit your body m
43. ew battery Remove the sealing ring of the battery cover and replace it with a new ring Place the negative side of the battery against the bottom and the positive side against the cover Put the cover on so that the arrow points to the OPEN position Make sure that the cover s sealing ring is placed correctly in its groove Gently press the cover deep enough so that its exterior surface is on the same level as the connector s surface Turn the cover with the coin clockwise so that the arrow on the cover turns from OPEN to CLOSE Make sure that the cover is closed properly Note e Keep the batteries away from children If swallowed contact a doctor immediately Batteries should be disposed of properly according to local regulations 6 SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER The Polar Outdoor Computer shows environmental conditions such as altitude barometric pressure directions and your performance indicators It indicates the level of physiological strain and intensity during your activity No other use is intended or implied The Polar Outdoor Computer should not be used for obtaining environmental measurements that require professional or industrial precision Furthermore the device should not be used to obtain measurements when engaged in airborne or underwater activities Minimizing Possible Risks during Physical Outdoor Activities Physical activity always includes some risk Before starting regula
44. futher information on how the Target Zone Alarm works see page 35 Note If you turn the heart rate limits off there is no Target Zone Alarm in the Action main mode and no limit values are calculated in the Action File 8 P ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE Tip How to use the Target Heart Rate Zones When it comes to preparing for most outdoor activities harder is not always better Vary the intensity of your training according to your goals and fitness level Do some exercises at light to moderate intensity 60 70 of your HRmax and some at higher intensity The longer your planned activity the more low intensity activity you should do For further information on the target zones and for a personalized exercise program see www PolarOutdoorGuide com Changing the Units The Units settings affect the following features Personal information kg Ib cm Altitude m ft Barometric pressure hPa inHg Vertical speed while ascending or descending m min ft min m h ft h Temperature C F To change the rate for vertical speed see the following section 1 In the Time main mode press the Start button Menu WATCH SET is displayed 2 Use the Up A or Down V button until Menu SETTINGS is displayed 3 Press the Start button Settings MEMORY is displayed 4 Press the Down Y button Settings GENERAL is displayed ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 9 89 5 Press the Star
45. hat the code search is successful make sure that there is no other heart rate monitor within reception range 1 meter 3 feet before the framed heart rate appears Q9 A heart rate symbol without a frame indicates an non coded heart rate transmission However the heart rate measurement works in a non coded mode 32 gt MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER Graphical Heart Rate Trend The graph shows how your heart rate has changed Heart Rate The entire axis equals 15 beats per minute and one pixel equals 1 bpm The most recently updated point The trend is updated every 15 seconds SS eee eco Time last 11 minutes and 45 seconds Note e f the Action recording is on and you are wearing the transmitter your current heart rate is also displayed in the Time and Alti main modes e The wrist unit automatically records a marker in the Action File when you start Action recording From the marker you can see what your sea level pressure or altitude depending on whether the barometer or altimeter was active was at that time e You can change the lower row information by pressing and holding the Down V button in the Action main mode e f the maximum recording time of one Action File 99 hours 59 min 59 s becomes full the wrist unit beeps and automatically pauses Action recording and displays the HALT text Stop Action recording by pressing the Stop button and start recording in another Action file if there is memory left
46. iewing the values press the Stop button e To return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button Note You can view additional information that is not shown in the wrist unit in the Polar Precision Performance software after you transfer the Action Files to your PC For further information see the separate Toolkit user manual ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 Using the previously recorded maximum altitude in the Season Total Values If the altimeter gives a faulty maximum reading you can correct the recorded reading by using the previously recorded maximum altitude 1 In the Altitude max display press the Start button to start using the previous maximum altitude value The wrist unit asks Altitude RESET 2 Press the Up A button Your previous maximum altitude is displayed he wrist unit asks Altitude RETURN OLD 3 Press the Start button The wrist unit asks Are you SURE 4 f you are sure press the Start button Alternatively to cancel the reset press the Stop button Resetting the Season Total Values to zero Use the Season Total Values as a seasonal or weekly monthly counter of your activity values by resetting them to zero once a season Once you have reset a value you cannot retrieve it Start with any display in the previous table Tot Kcal Slopes Vert Speed 7 max Vert Speed max Ascent Descent or Altitude max 1 Press the Start button to start resetting th
47. irst time see the instructions on value page 86 13 HR SET Up Down Y Start Your heart rate value in sitting position adjust your heart rate value in a sitting see the instructions on page 86 position Toreturn to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button gt ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE Activity Level The activity level is an assessment of your level of physical activity Select the alternative that best describes the overall amount and intensity of your physical activity in the past half a year Low occasional You occasionally participate in outdoor activities or other exercise that causes heavy breathing or perspiration You do not engaged in regular exercise program or sport activity Moderate consistent You spend 1 2 2 hours week participating in outdoor activities or other forms of exercise or your work requires modest physical activity Example you run or hike 5 10 km week 3 6 miles week High committed You spend 2 3 hours week participating in vigorous outdoor activities or other forms of strenuous exercise You may occasionally go on long outdoor excursions 1 3 days or participate in competitive events Example you run or hike 10 20 km week 6 12 miles week Top competitor You participate in vigorous outdoor activities or other forms of strenuous exercise at least 5 times week You are most likely exercising to improve your performance or to
48. ist unit asks Are you SURE 4 To delete all the files press the Start button Files DELETED is displayed Alternatively to cancel the deletion press the Stop button twice The wrist unit returns to the Files ACTION FILE display To return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button co 4 2 3 SEASON TOTAL VALUES Use the Season Total Values file as a weekly monthly counter of your activity values The Season Total Values are updated automatically when Action recording is stopped This function keeps track of your cumulative and maximum values starting from the last reset You can reset the values to zero manually or by PC Viewing the Season Total Values 1 In the Time main mode press the Start button Menu WATCH SET is displayed 2 Press the Up button Menu FILES is displayed 3 Press the Start button Files AUTO LOG is displayed 4 Press the Down Y button Files SEASON TOT is displayed 5 In the Season Total Values menu press the Start button The total calories burned Tot Kcal are displayed nuo ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 6 Use the Up A or Down Y button to browse through the following information Season Total Values Tot Kral The date when the total calories burned was last reset 0 02 04 11 aeae The total calories burned from the previous reset eb Your heart rate must be measured during action recording to update j the total bu
49. lay range 550 m to 9000 m 1800 ft to 29500 ft Resolution 1m 5ft Ascent Descent resolution 5 m 20 ft Vertical speed resolution 1 m per min or 50 m per hour 5 ft per min or 200 ft per hour Temperature compensated Barometer Display range Current sea level pressure 800 hPa to 1100 hPa 23 60 inHg to 32 50 inHg Absolute pressure 300 hPa to 1100 hPa 8 85 inHg to 32 50 inHg Resolution 1 hPa 0 05 inHg Thermometer Display range 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Resolution Resolution 1 degree Transmitter Battery life Average 2 years 1h day 7 days week Battery type CR 2025 Battery sealing ring O ring 20 0 x 1 0 Operating temperature 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F Storage temperature 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Water resistance up to 30 m 100 ft Strap Material Polyurethane polyester polyamide nylon and elasthane Limit Values of information recorded to Action File Maximum of 100 Action Files Maximum Action time recorded to Action File 99 h 59 min 59 s TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS lt 103 9 LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc for the consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for the consumers who have purchased this product in other countries Polar Electro Oy Pola
50. me main mode press the Start button Menu WATCH SET is displayed Press the Up A or Down Y button until Menu STOPWATCH is displayed Press the Start button to start the stopwatch The stopwatch starts running To take split times press the Start button StopWatch SPLIT is displayed To stop the stopwatch press the Stop button StopWatch PAUSED is displayed 6 To restart the stopwatch press the Start button To return to the Time main mode and use other functons while the stopwatch is running press and hold the Stop button gt You can reset the stopwatch to zero when the stopwatch is paused Press and hold the Stop button until the reading is reset to zero Note Other timers do not affect the stopwatch You can use the stopwatch independently while using Action recording and other functions 94 ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 5 COUNTDOWN TIMER The CountDown timer works like the stopwatch but it counts the time down to zero from a preset value Set the CountDown timer time and start the timer in the CountDown menu To go to the CountDown menu press the Start button in the Time main mode and press the Up or Down V button until Menu COUNTDOWN is displayed 2 Press the Start button to set the timer time Usethe Up or Down Y button to adjust the hours minutes and seconds Press the Start button after each selection After setting the sec
51. n was recorded in an Action File limit the maximum number of files For further information see page 79 ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 67 Viewing the Action File In the Time main mode press the Start button Menu WATCH SET is displayed Press the Up A button Menu FILES is displayed Press the Start button Files AUTO LOG is displayed Press the Up A button Files ACTION FILE is displayed Press the Start button The last Action File is displayed gt RictionFile Action File number 45 fs Date and time when the file was recorded Note If the wrist unit displays File Rec ACTIVE stop Action recording to view the Action Files 6 Use the Up A or Down Y button to browse through the files Note if you press the Up button first you see Delete ALL FILES For further information see page 74 Press the Up button to view the first Action File 6 gt ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 7 To view the information recorded in a file press the Start button to select the file Use the Up or Down Y button to browse through the recorded information Recorded Action File Information Muy Duration A Duration or recorded activity E Uu r3 103 185 7 Maximum and average heart rate readings iuo Limits INZONE ABOVE Time spent in above and below your target zone du
52. nd out your baseline value you can start following changes in your HR If HR Test is performed after exercise in the following morning it allows you to find out the state of your physical recovery If performed during treks at higher altitudes the test allows you to find out your acclimatization level i e your adaptation to altitude Your resting heart rate is affected by many factors including the state of your physical fitness recovery mental stress quality of sleep and acclimatization to altitude The test should be performed inthe morning after waking up while lying down 56 gt MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER To Perform the HR Rest Test 1 In the Time main mode press the Up A or Down Y button until you enter the Test main mode 2 Press the Start button Press the Up or Down V button to select the Test HR REST Press the Start button If you have taken the test before your previous test result and the test date are displayed If you are performing the test for the first time the test starts and your can skip step 3 3 To start the test press the Start button The test begins ask Test ON and your heart rate are displayed The increasing number of arrows indicates that the test is in progress Note If the wrist unit does not receive your heart rate at the beginning or during the test the test fails Check that the transmitter electrodes are wet and that the strap is snug enough
53. ng your activity select your vertical speed while ascending or descending and the amount calories burned per hour 2800 m equals 9186 ft 2 To monitor how your body reacts to changes in pace and altitude select your vertical speed while ascending or descending and your heart rate Note e When wearing the transmitter and recording your activity the heart rate reading flashes and the wrist unit sounds an alarm if your heart rate is above or below the preset target zone You can turn the Target Zone Alarm sound on or off in the Action main mode For further information see page 34 You can also change the upper and lower row information while recording your activity THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 21 2 3 BARO MAIN MODE BAROMETER Use the Baro main mode to check the sea level or absolute barometric pressure and temperature All changes in barometric pressure are interpreted as being due to changes in weather conditions You can interpret the weather conditions from measured barometric pressure changes when you stay at the same altitude In the Time main mode press the Up A or Down V button until you enter the Baro main mode The Baro main mode includes the following information The barometer symbol indicates that the barometer is active To activate the barometer see page 43 o Graphical barometer trend Use the trend with the sea level pressure reading to analyze changes in the weather U 6
54. nsufficient adaptation to higher altitudes 58 gt MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 4 ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE In the Time sub modes you can specify watch user memory and wrist unit settings as well as use Stopwatch and CountDown timers view memory files and connect to a PC For further information on connecting to a PC see the separate Toolkit user manual 4 1 WATCH SETTINGS Press Start e WATCH SET In addition to normal watch functions the Polar Outdoor Press Up Computer includes everything you need to keep your day organized e SETTINGS Three Daily Alarms with snooze functions Press Up e Two different time zone settings STOPWATCH e Date and weekday eei x v Press Start Five reminders Press Up A ALARM e CONNECT Press Up When setting values TIME e Select or adjust a value with the Up A or Down Y button m e Accept your selection and go deeper in the menu with the Start Press Up button REMINDER e Cancel your selection or return to the previous mode or menu by pressing the Stop button ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 59 4 1 1 SETTING ALARMS Q In the Setting Alarm menu you can set three Daily Alarms Do not worry about forgetting to turn your alarm clock on in the evenings once turned on the Alarms work every day If you have difficulties waking up use your wris
55. nt to 300 m 1 000 ft per day to help reduce the risk of AMS Also monitor your heart rate while ascending to get information about your body s response to the increased altitude 3 2 4 CALIBRATING ALTITUDE There are two ways to calibrate the altimeter manually setting a value by scrolling or with a calibration list if you have prepared the list in advance with the Polar Precision Performance software Calibrate your altimeter often to ensure it remains accurate Set the reference altitude whenever a reliable reference such as a peak or a topographic map is available Tip When calibrating the altimeter the barometer is calibrated simultaneously If you do not know the altitude of your position but you do know the exact sea level pressure of your location you can calibrate the sea level pressure to help determine the altitude and vice versa For further information on the barometer calibration see page 44 Note Every time you calibrate the altitude value and the Action recording is on or paused a Marker is recorded automatically MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 41 Manual Calibration 1 In the Alti main mode press the Start button Press the Down V button Altitude CALIBRATION is displayed 2 Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the steps below The display reads Press Up A or Down Y button Press the Start button to set the flashing value to accept 3 Calibrate Up A Down Y Start MANUAL LIST
56. o drink at least 250 ml 4 oz of water or other fluid each hour more if you are in a hot and or humid environment If your heart rate is gradually rising although there is no increase in speed increase your fluid intake Do not wait until you are thirsty to drink that means you are already dehydrated 96 gt ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 9 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Like any electronic device your Polar Outdoor Computer should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill the guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come Store your wrist unit and transmitter in a cool and dry place Do not store them in a damp environment in non breathable material i e a plastic bag or with conductive material such as a wet towel Taking Care of Your Wrist Unit Keep your Polar Outdoor Computer 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 e The operating temperatures are 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F and the storage temperatures are 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Do not expose the Outdoor Computer to direct sunlight for extended periods such as by leaving it in a car Keep the air pressure channels the openings on the side of the wrist unit clean to make sure that the altitude and temperature measurements work Do not
57. o not press any button after you reset the wrist unit within one minute the wrist unit goes to the Time main mode the heart rate reading becomes erratic or extremely high You may have come within range of strong electromagnetic signals which can cause erratic readings This may occur near high voltage power lines traffic lights overhead lines of electric railways or trams skilifts car motors bike computers some motor driven exercise equipment e g fitness testers 102 gt FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS or cellular phones Check your surroundings and move further away from the source of the disturbance the altitude reading changes even though I stay at the same altitude Altitude measurement is based on barometric pressure Changes in altitude or weather cause changes in the pressure For example if you stay at the same altitude but the weather and pressure changes the altimeter interprets the pressure change as a change in altitude the barometric pressure readings are inaccurate Your barometer may show faulty barometric pressures if it is exposed to external interference like strong wind or air conditioning It is also important that you stay at the same altitude when using the barometer If the readings are constantly inaccurate dirt may be blocking the air pressure channels In this case send the Outdoor Computer to a Polar Service Center cannot calibrate the compass or the calibration of the compass was
58. o set the flashing value to accept 3 ALTITUDE ALARM1 SET ON or OFF 4 ALTITUDE ALARM1 SET 5 ALTITUDE ALARM2 SET ON or OFF 6 ALTITUDE ALARM2 SET Up A Down Y e turn Alarm 1 on or off Up Down Y set the Altitude Alarm limit Up Down Y e turn Alarm 2 on or off Up Down Y set the Altitude Alarm limit Start If you select off skip step 4 Start Start If you select off skip step 6 Start The wrist unit returns to the Altitude Marm menu Toreturn to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button 40 gt MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER How Altitude Alarms 4A work Altitude Alarms work in all main modes When you reach a preset altitude point the wrist unit sounds an alarm and the symbol 24 and text Altitude Alarm are displayed Press any button to stop the Alarm To prevent the alarm from going off continuously for the same altitude the wrist unit sounds the alarm again only if you have ascended or descended at least 10 m 33 ft before reaching the same preset altitude In order to use the Altitude Alarms you need to activate the altimeter in the Alti main mode Tip The Altitude Alarm function can also be used to help climb or trek safely at high altitudes Cases of Acute Mountain Sickness AMS may occur at altitudes typically near or above 3 000 m 10 000 ft or higher If you are not adapted or acclimatized to the altitude limit your daily rate of asce
59. ompass CALIBRATION display 50 MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 3 44 SETTING THE COMPASS DECLINATION Declination is the difference in degrees between Magnetic North as indicated by the compass and Geographic map North Declination varies between regions Check your local declination For example you could use a topographic map Set your declination correction 1 In the Navi main mode press the Start button Press the Up A button until Compass DECLINATION is displayed 2 Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the step below 3 The display reads Press the Up A or Down Y button Press the Start button to Declination SET to set the declination accept the value WEST W EAST B e return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 5 3 5 TEST SUB MODE 3 5 1 PERFORMING THE POLAR FITNESS TEST To monitor the progress of your aerobic fitness perform the Fitness Test a couple of times during the first two weeks of your activity to get a baseline value Thereafter repeat the test approximately once a month to follow the changes in your fitness Before you can perform the test you need to enter your personal user information and long term physical activity in the Settings User menu see page 82 and to wear your transmitter see page 30 It takes 3 5 minutes to perform the test The test is intended for healthy adults To g
60. onds the CountDown timer starts running Press the Start button to take split times If you want to pause the CountDown timer press the Stop button CountDown PAUSED is displayed To restart the CountDown timer press the Start button To return to the Time main mode and use other functons while the CountDown timer is running press and hold the Stop button w CO o The CountDown timer remembers the preset value e f you use the same value you do not need to set a new time when you use your CountDown timer the next time e f you want to reset the CountDown timer to the preset value when you have paused it press and hold the Start button e f you want to reset the CountDown timer when you have paused it press and hold the Stop button The CountDown timer is reset to zero You can now set the CountDown value again ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 lt 9 How it works In the Time main mode I the flashing indicator in the outer circle informs you that the stopwatch or CountDown timer is on As the timer stops the wrist unit sounds an alarm briefly and displays COUNTDOWN 00 00 00 Press any button except Light button and the wrist unit returns to the mode you were using Other timers do not affect the CountDown timer Tip How to use the CountDown Timer to prevent dehydration Set your CountDown timer to remind you to take regular small drinks throughout your activity Plan t
61. ovements and communication with other people p 5 When your test is over your current OwnIndex and its interpretation are Dunlndes Fitness class displayed For further information on the interpretation see page 55 VERY GOOD Test date 6 Press the Start button If the test result is different from the previous result Db NG ny the wrist unit asks Save new VALUE ui ot Ownlndex Saving the Ownlndex value automatically updates your Ownlndex in the lt User Set VO setting mode For further information see page 82 7 To save your Ownlndex value press the Start button Alternatively if you do not want to update your Ownlndex value press the Stop button The wrist unit returns to the Test main mode To return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button Canceling the Test Press the Stop button to stop the test at any time during testing Your test is interrupted and your last OwnIndex value is not replaced If the wrist unit does not receive your heart rate at the beginning or during the test the test fails Check that the transmitter electrodes are wet and that the strap is snug enough MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 4 5 3 5 2 OWNINDEX FITNESS TEST RESULT Ownlndex is a value that is comparable to your maximal oxygen uptake VOzmax in ml kg min a commonly used descriptor of aerobic fitness Aerobic cardiovascular fitness relates to how well your cardiovascular system works to trans
62. ow to use the heart rate as of your maximum heart rate in page 87 Note You can also change the lower row information while Action recording Your current heart rate is also displayed in the Alti and Time main modes while Action recording e f your heart rate is not displayed and appears in the display the heart rate detection has stopped Bring the wrist unit near the Polar logo on the transmitter to restart the heart rate detection e As you start Action recording the AXN700 always activates the first heart rate limits that you have set and switched on You can swap the heart rate limits before starting Action recording Press and hold the Up button to activate the alternative heart rate limits 1 2 or 3 THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 29 3 MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 3 1 ACTION SUB MODE 3 1 1 WHY MONITOR YOUR HEART RATE WHEN ENGAGING IN OUTDOOR SPORTS There are many reasons to monitor your heart rate during outdoor activities Planning Youcan use heart rate in planning your training for various activities Intensity Your heart rate is an accurate measure of the intensity of the activity you will know how hard you are working Pace You use heart rate to set a pace that you will be able to maintain Progress Your heart rate allows you to objectively measure improvements in your fitness level For a particular speed and time or journey your heart rate should
63. p 4 9 gt ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE The display reads A Press the Start button to set the flashing value button to accept rA Height Set CM or FT Set INCH if you use Units 2 Birthday DD set days or MM set month if you chose 12h MM set month or DD set days if you chose 12h YY set year Sex SET MALE or FEMALE 10 Activity Set LOW MODERATE HIGH or TOP see the instructions on page 85 11 VOzmax SET The wrist unit suggests a value of 36 for females and a value of 45 for males as a default setting when you set this value for the first time see the instructions on page 86 Up Down Y Up Down Y Up A Down Y Up Down Y Up Down Y Up Down Y Up A Down Y select your activity level for the Fitness Test Up Down Y adjust this if you know your laboratory measured current maximal oxygen uptake value ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE Start Start Start Start Start Start Start Start 4 83 The display reads Press Up A or Down A Press the Start button to set the flashing value button to accept 12 HRmax SET Your age predicted maximum heart rate Up A Down Y Start value 220 age is displayed as a default adjust this if you know your laboratory setting when you set this value for measured current maximum heart rate the f
64. port and utilize oxygen in your body The stronger and more efficient your heart is the better your aerobic fitness is VOzmax is a good indicator of performance capability in endurance and outdoor sports Ownlndex or your preset VOzmax value is used in the estimation of your energy expenditure If you want to improve your aerobic fitness it takes a minimum of 6 weeks on average to see a noticeable change in your Ownlndex Less fit individuals see progress even more rapidly while more fit individuals need more time Aerobic fitness is improved by exercise types that employ large muscle groups over longer periods of time more than 30 minutes OwnIndex is based on your heart rate and heart rate variability at rest age gender height body weight and the self assessed physical activity level given in the Settings User menu gt MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 3 5 3 OWNINDEX INTERPRETATION Your OwnIndex is most meaningful when comparing your individual values and changes in them Ownlndex can also be interpreted in accordance with your gender and age Locate your Ownlndex in the table to find out your current aerobic fitness classification compared to those who are of the same age and gender Age 1 very years low lt 32 lt 31 lt 29 28 26 25 24 22 21 21 26 25 24 22 21 19 18 16 3 fair 38 43 36 42 35 40 33 38 32 35 30 34 28 32 27 30 25 28 32 36
65. prepare for a long outdoor excursion ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 9 85 Maximal oxygen uptake value ml kg min VOomaxy is used in the estimation of energy expenditure VOzmax is the maximum capacity for oxygen consumption by your body during maximum exertion It is also known as maximum aerobic power or maximal oxygen intake consumption VOomax is commonly used determinant of aerobic cardiovascular fitness Aerobic fitness relates to how well your cardiovascular system works to transport and utilize oxygen in your body The most accurate way of determining your individual VOzmax is to perform a maximal exercise stress test in a laboratory Note If you do not know this value you can determine a comparable value your Ownlndex by taking the Fitness Test For further information see page 52 Maximum heart rate value HR 2 is used in the estimation of energy expenditure HR max is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion HR max is a useful tool for determining the intensity of acitivity The most accurate way of determining your individual HR max is to perform a maximal exercise stress test in a laboratory Heart rate value in a sitting position HR is used in the estimation of energy expenditure In order to get the most accurate energy expenditure estimate HR should be your typical heart rate when you are not doing any physical activity
66. r If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with your skin or if you suspect an allergic reaction due to using the product check the listed materials on page 103 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 SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 4 101 7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What should do if the data transfer from the wrist unit to my PC was unsuccessful Check that the wrist unit is in the Connect mode e the wrist unit is in the correct position for the infrared window or external device e the surroundings are not too bright This problem often occurs near windows or surfaces that reflect light e there are no obstructions between the infrared windows of the interface and the wrist unit For further information on data transfer to a PC see the separate Toolkit user manual there are no reactions to any buttons If there are no reactions to any buttons reset the wrist unit Resetting only clears the date and Daily Alarm times not the recorded files or Auto Log The altimeter and barometer calibration values return to their default values standard sea level pressure 1013 hPa 29 90 inHg To reset press all the buttons except the Light button simultaneously until the display is filled with numbers and texts To set the time and date again see page 10 Note If you d
67. r Data transfer to computer Date settings Declination setting Deleting a file Descent Descent rate Dual Time Energy expenditure FileView Fitness Test Graphical altitude trend Graphical barometer trend Graphical heart rate trend Heart rate Heart rate limits 10 17 61 37 65 106 INDEX HeartTouch function HRrest Test Keylock Q Low battery indication Markers Memory rate Ownlndex Recall activity information Recording an Action REG Reminders Reset the wrist uni Resting heart rate Return to the Time display Season Total Values Slope counter Sound on off e Start measuring your heart rate Stopwatch Target Zone Alarm Temperature Transmitter Units setting User settings Vertical speed settings
68. r Electro Inc guarantees to the original consumer purchaser of this device 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 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 e Guarantee does not cover any damage s losses costs or expenses direct indirect or incidental 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 e 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 Ce This CE marking shows compliance of this product with Directive 93 42 EEC Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001 2000 certified company o537 Copyright 2004 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 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 name
69. r fi For further information see the separate Toolkit user manual 2 Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the How to enter the Basic Settings steps below You only need to activate the blank wrist unit once Once activated the wrist unit cannot be turned off The display reads Press Up Press the Start Down V buttonto button to set the flashing accept Activate the wrist unit by pressing the Start button value The display fills up with numbers and texts gm Time 1 Press the Start button Basic SETTINGS is displayed Set 12h 24h time mode Up A Down Y Start Set AM PM Up A Down Y Start if you chose 12h Set hours Up Down Y Start Set Min minutes Up Down Y Start 4 Date DD set days Up A Down Y Start j MM set month if you e The numbers scroll faster if you press and hold the Up or Down Y chose 12h button as you adjust the value i MM set month or Up Down V Start After the battery is changed or after you reset the wrist unit DD set days if you you only need to set the time and date in the Basic Settings You chose 12h can skip the rest of the settings by pressing and holding the Stop YY set year Up Down Y Start button 10 THE WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The display reads Press Up A or Down Y button Press the Start to set the flashing value button to accept 5 Units 1 M HPA C or 2
70. r outdoor activity it is recommended that you answer the following questions concerning your health status If you answer yes to any of these questions we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting any activity Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years Do you have high blood pressure or 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 Do you use a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device Do you smoke Are you pregnant Note that in addition to activity intensity heart blood pressure psychical conditions asthma breathing etc medication as well as some energy drinks alcohol and nicotine can affect your heart rate It is important to he sensitive to your body s reactions during activity If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue during activity it is recommended that you stop or continue at a lighter intensity Notice to individuals with pacemakers defibrillators or other implanted electronic devices Individuals who have a pacemaker use the Outdoor Computer s heart rate monitoring at their own risk Before starting use we always recommend a maximal exercise stress test under a doctor s supervision The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the Polar Outdoor Compute
71. ring your activity BELOW alternates Heart rate limits Calories KCAL Total accumulated calories burned during the activity Slope COUNT Accumulated number of slopes These values are not displayed if the CC barometer was active The wrist unit automatically counts a descent of at least 50 m 165 ft as a slope ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 9 69 Recorded Action File Information fiscum d Total ascended meters feet ann mut s 5 MAH Maximum and average ascent rate alternate 0 m min Descent i Total descended meters feet 1 my 5 80 Hs n MAH en Maximum and average descent rate alternate q Ave 0 mmn These values are not displayed if the C barometer was active n ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE Recorded Action File Information Altitude Highest and lowest altitude points MAX MIN Markers To view recorded markers see page 72 File Delete To delete this file see page 73 These values are not displayed if the C barometer was active To stop viewing the File details press the Stop button to return to the File List go to step 6 e To return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 n Viewing Recorded Markers Markers are recorded in an Action File in two ways Manually You have taken a snapshot
72. rned calories Slopes The date when the number of slopes was last reset peri t The cumulative number of slopes commencing from the previous reset Lj g U c wuy Wert Sed T The date when the maximum ascent rate was recorded t Maximum ascent rate Li man m min The altimeter must be on during action recording to update these values The value is not updated if the barometer was activated ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 75 Season Total Values uuu Wert Spd The date when the maximum descent rate was recorded 08 080 J Maximum descent rate z amp man m min A t The date when the total altitude ascended was last reset Scen A AP s Cumulative altitude ascended commencing from the previous reset e uns D The date when the total altitude descended was last reset e GNA Cumulative altitude descended commencing from the previous reset HU The altimeter must be on during action recording to update these values The value is not updated if the barometer was activated 76 gt ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE Season Total Values Altitude 04 03 04 98 tn The date when the maximum altitude was recorded Maximum altitude AARARR The altimeter must be on during action recording to update these values The value is not updated if the barometer was activated 7 To stop v
73. s and logos marked with a amp symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy 14 LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE 10 POLAR DISCLAIMER The material in this manual is for informational purposes only The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice due to the manufacturer s continuous development program Polar Electro Inc Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein Polar Electro Inc 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 of the products described herein This product is protected by one or several of the following patents US 6277080 US 6361502 US 6418394 US 6537227 US 5486818 US 4625733 US 5611346 Other patents pending Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN 90440 KEMPELE Tel 358 8 5202 100 Fax 358 8 5202 300 www polar fi POLAR POLAR DISCLAIMER 9 105 12h 24h time mode Absolute barometric pressure Alarm on off fA Action File Altitude Alarm 224 Ascent Ascent rate Auto Log Backlight Barometric Pressure Drop Alarm Battery replacement Bearing setting Calibrating the altitude Calibrating the barometer Calibrating the compass CountDown time
74. s are also recorded automatically when you go down a slope each time you swap your heart rate limits or when you set your bearing e f the Marker full text is displayed the wrist unit s memory is full Stop Action recording and delete files For further information see page 73 You can change the HeartTouch funtion to set markers instead of browsing the main modes with the Polar Precision Performance software For further information see the separate Toolkit user manual 3 MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER Target Zone Alarm With the Target Zone Alarm you can make sure you exercise at the correct intensity After you set your heart rate limits the wrist unit sounds an alarm when you are above or below your heart rate limits You can set the heart rate limits for your target zone in the Settings General menu For further information see page 87 How it works The heart rate value starts flashing and your wrist unit beeps with each heartbeat if you are out of your target zone The Target Zone Alarm also works in the Alti and Time main modes during Action recording Swapping the heart rate limits To change heart rate limits 1 2 or 3 press the Stop button to pause the Action timer The wrist unit displays Action PAUSED Press and hold the Up A button to activate the alternative heart rate limits Press the Start button to continue recording your activity In the Action File you can see the information on the Target Zones yo
75. s useful to monitor and record your heart rate to know how your body is reacting to the altitude and or the rate at which you are ascending or descending In this case use a smaller memory rate to get more accurate data By selecting a shorter memory rate you will also get more accurate information with the Polar Precision Performance software ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 9 19 The following table contains some recommendations for memory rates in different activities rx Downhill skiing shorter period than a day 5s Mountain biking shorter higher intensity ride Maximum of 11 h free memory Whitewater padding Navigating using the altimeter Back country skiing 15s Mountain biking longer ride Maximum of 33 h free memory Hiking in steep terrain Long Treks recording heart rate for a long 60s period of time Maximum of 132 h free memory Recording without monitoring heart rate 5 min Maximum of 660 h free memory 860 gt ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE gt Memory rate Merry RATE SET A SEC Memory left with the selected memory rate option ey et od Continue adjusting the Memory Settings by following the step below The display reads Press the Up A or Down Y button Memory to set the flashing memory rate RATE SET To return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button To go to the Se
76. st unit records up to 255 Markers in one file Deleting Files One by One You can release memory by deleting files Before you delete files transfer them to the Polar Precision Performance software Once you have deleted a file you cannot retrieve it gt Ne In the Files ACTION FILE display press the Start button Use the Up A or Down Y button to browse the files Press the Start button to select an Action File with the desired number Press the Down V button File DELETE is displayed If you do not want to delete the file cancel the deletion by pressing the Up or Down V button You can continue browsing the Action File information Press the Start button The wrist unit asks Are you SURE To delete the file press the Start button File DELETED is displayed Alternatively to cancel the deletion press the Stop button The wrist unit returns to the Action File display To continue deleting your files go to step 2 To return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button Note You can see the memory left in the Action main mode ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 n Deleting All Files 1 In the Files ACTION FILE display press the Start button and the Up A button 2 The wrist unit asks Delete ALL FILES If you do not want to delete all the files press the Up or Down V button You can continue browsing the Action Files Press the Start button The wr
77. strap in a drier Do not iron the strap 9 gt CARE AND MAINTENANCE Service During the two year guarantee warranty period we recommend that you have service done by an authorized Polar Service Center only The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro Changing Wrist Unit or Transmitter Batteries Avoid opening the sealed battery cover during the guarantee period We recommend that you have the battery replaced by an authorized Polar Service Center If you choose to change the battery yourself follow the instructions Note In order to ensure the maximum lifespan of the battery cover open it only when you need to change the battery We recommend that you change the sealing ring of the battery cover every time you change the battery Additional sealing rings are available from an authorized Polar Service Center only Wrist Unit To change the wrist unit battery you need a small screw driver sealing ring coin and battery CR 2032 The low battery indicator Bis displayed when 10 1576 of the wrist unit battery capacity is left Note e Excessive use of the backlight compass and altimeter drain the wrist unit s battery more rapidly cold conditions the low battery indicator may appear but the indicator is deactivated when you return to a normal temperature The backlight and wrist unit sounds are automatically turned off when is displayed However the
78. t button Set HR LIMITS is displayed 6 Use the Up A button Set UNITS is displayed 7 Press the Start button and follow the step below 8 The display reads Press the Up or Down V button Press the Start button to Units to select the flashing Units 1 or 2 accept 1 M HPA C or 2 FT INHG F e return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button Note You can use the Unit Converter feature of the Polar Precision Performance software to convert units for example from meters to feet for altitude readings Setting Rate for Vertical Speed The vertical speed setting defines if the ascent descent rate is displayed as meter feet per minute or hour You can monitor your ascent or descent rate when the altimeter is activated in the Alti main mode Rate per minute fast changes in altitude can be expected such as when you are downhill skiing or mountaneering Rate per hour are hiking in terrain with no steep hills or mountains 90 ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE In the Time main mode press the Start button Menu WATCH SET is displayed Use the Up or Down Y button until Menu SETTINGS is displayed Press the Start button Settings MEMORY is displayed Press the Down Y button Settings GENERAL is displayed Press the Start button Set HR LIMITS is displayed Press the Up or Down Y button until Set VERT SPEED is displayed Press the Start
79. t unit s snooze function to sleep that ten extra valuable minutes 1 In the Time main mode press the Start button Menu WATCH SET is displayed 2 Press the Start button WatchSet ALARM is displayed 3 Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the steps below The display reads Press Up A or Down V button Press the Start button to set the flashing value to accept 4 ALARM 1 Up Down Y Start SET select the one of the three daily Alarms 5 SET ON or OFF Up A Down Y Start e turn the Alarm on or off Skip step 6 if you use 24h time mode 6 SET AM PM Up Down Y Start if you use 12h select AM or PM 7 SET HOURS Up Down Y Start adjust the flashing hours 8 SETMIN Up Down Y Start adjust the flashing minutes To set another Alarm return to step 4 To return to the Time main mode press and hold the Stop button 60 gt ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE How the Alarm works The Alarm works in all modes When the Alarm sounds Daily Marm A with flashing backlight is displayed The alarm stays on for a minute if you do not turn it off by pressing the Stop button Alternatively if you want to sleep an extra 10 minutes press the Up Down or Start button Snooze is displayed The alarm will sound again after 10 minutes To cancel the snooze and Alarm press the Stop button in Snooze mode Note If the amp battery low symbol appears in the display you
80. the display for a few secods press the Start button To continue automatic scrolling press the Start button again To browse the FileView press the Up or Down Y button To stop viewing information while recording press the Stop button The wrist unit returns to the Action recording mode These values are not displayed if your Barometer was active during Action recording The wrist unit automatically counts a descent of at least 50 m 165 ft as a slope 3 1 6 STOPPING OR PAUSING ACTION RECORDING You can pause recording in any main mode The wrist unit returns to the Action mode 1 Press the Stop button to pause Action recording The wrist unit displays Action PAUSED Flashing REC indicates that your Action recording is paused 2 To continue recording press the Start button Action recording starts again Alternatively to stop recording press the Stop button again Action STOPPED is displayed for a few seconds before the wrist unit returns to the Time main mode 3 2 ALTI SUB MODE ALTIMETER Press Start ACTIVATE Press Up A SCALE Press Up A ALARM Press Up A CALIBRATION In the Alti sub mode you can Activate your altimeter e Set the altitude scale for the graphical trend to suit the type of activity you will be doing e Set Altitude Alarms to remind you of altitude limits for the day or to assist with navigation when using a topographical map e Calibrate the altitude 3 2 1 ACTI
81. ttings menu press the Start button in the Time main mode Menu WATCH SET is displayed Press the Up or Down Y button until Menu SETTINGS is displayed Press the Start button Settings MEMORY is displayed Press the Start button The following information is displayed Press the Start button to accept The amount of Memory LEFT in hours is displayed for a few seconds The wrist unit returns to the Settings MEMORY display ADJUSTING SETTINGS REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS TIME MAIN MODE 4 8l 4 3 2 SETTING USER INFORMATION Entering your personal information ensures that your calorie counter and Fitness Test will operate with the highest possible degree of accuracy 1 In the Time main mode press the Start button Menu WATCH SET is displayed 2 Press the Up or Down Y button until Menu SETTINGS is displayed 3 Press the Start button Settings MEMORY is displayed 4 Press the Up button Settings USER is displayed 5 Press the Start button to specify the user information settings and follow the steps below The display reads Press Up or Down V button Press the Start to set the flashing value button to accept 6 Weight Set KILOGRAM or POUNDS Up A Down Y Start Note e The units of weight and height depend on your choice in the units settings If you chose the wrong units you can still change them by pressing and holding the Light button change your settings press the Stop button and return to ste
82. u have used while recording your activity Note If the heart rate limits are turned off there is no Target Zone Alarm in the Action mode and no target zone information is placed in the Action File Exercising in the dark After you have pressed the Light button once the display automatically illuminates each time you press a button or bring the wrist unit near the Polar logo on the transmitter until you stop Action recording 3 1 5 FILEVIEW DURING ACTION RECORDING If you want to view your information during Action recording you can check the summary of the information recorded so far The FileView function is available in all main modes except in the Test main mode MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 9 3 1 Press and hold the Start button during recording to activate the FileView function 2 FileView SPLIT is displayed FileView starts automatically scrolling through the following information SPLIT Split time HR AVG Average heart rate HR MAX Maximum heart rate Kcal Accumulated calories VERT SPD AVG Average ascent rate VERT SPD MAX Maximum ascent rate VERT SPD AVG Average descent rate VERT SPD MAX Maximum descent rate SLOPES Number of slopes you have gone down ALTITUDE MAX M FT Maximum Altitude ALTITUDE MIN M FT Minimum Altitude ASCENT Ascended meters feet DESCENT Descended meters feet 38 gt MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER 3 To freeze
83. unsuccessful Check that you not around a strong magnetic source e rotate 360 even if the EZ indicators do not appear during calibration e do not tilt the compass keep it horizontal during calibration do not leave empty spaces between the IE indicators If holes remain after you have rotated a full circle hold the wrist unit still until it displays Turn AGAIN Rotate another 360 to complete the calibration 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wrist Unit The wrist unit is a Class 1 Laser Product Battery life Average 1 year in normal use Battery type CR 2032 Battery sealing ring O ring 21 50 x 0 60 Operating temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Storage temperature 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Water resistance up to 100 m 330 ft Wrist strap material Polyurethane Back cover and Wrist strap buckle and AXN700 wrist strap material 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 25 C 77 F temperature Heart Rate Monitor Accuracy 1 or 1 bpm whichever larger definition applies to steady state conditions Heart rate measuring range 15 240 Altimeter The Polar wrist unit calculates altitude by using the standard average altitude at defined air pressures according to ISO 2533 Disp
84. xt mode or menu level the dark Increase the selected value Turn the Keylock on or off press and Turn the sounds on or off during hold the button at least 1 second Action recording press and hold the Keylock prevents accidental pressing button at least 1 second of the button Start enter or accept the function Enter the displayed mode or menu and move to a lower menu level View your file summary during Action recording press and hold the button at least 1 second Stop button Stop pause or cancel the function e Exit the menu and return to the previous level of the menu Return to the Time mode from any mode press and hold the button at least 1 second Y Down button Move to a previous mode or menu level Decrease the selected value Note There are different types of button presses for different operations e Normal press press and release the button e Long press press and hold the button at least 1 second Use long presses for shortcuts described in the main modes THE WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 4 9 1 1 USING YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER FOR THE FIRST TIME Enter your settings in the Basic Settings mode time date units and personal settings when you start to use the Outdoor Computer for the first time Alternatively you can prepare the settings with the Polar Precision Performance Software or with the Polar UpLink Tool that you can download free of charge from www pola

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