Polar FT4 User Manual
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1. Average 2 years 1 h day 7 days week O ring 20 0 x 1 0 Material FPM 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F Polyamide 35 Polyester 35 Polyamide 30 Polyurethane 23 h 59 min 59 s 15 240 bpm 0 9999 h 59 min 59 s 0 999999 kcal Cal 65 535 1921 2020 Limited Polar International Guarantee 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 e This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc for consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for consumers who have purchased this product in other countries e Polar Electro Oy Polar Electro Inc guarantees the original consumer purchaser of this device that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two 2 years from the date of purchase e The receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase e The guarantee does not cover the battery normal wear and tear damage due to misuse abuse accidents or non compliance with the precautions improper maintenance commercial use cracked broken or scratched cases displays elastic strap and Polar apparel e The guarantee does not cover any damage s losses costs or expenses direct indirect or incidental consequential or sp2. e Adjust values e Change the watch face with a long press in the Time view OK e Confirm selections e Select training type or training settings Y DOWN e Enter the menu e Move through selection lists e Adjust values B BACK e Exit the menu e Return to the previous level e Cancel selection e Leave settings unchanged e Return to Time view with a long press LIGHT e llluminate the display e Enter quick menu in Time view with a long press to lock buttons set alarm or select time zone e During training with a long press switch training sounds ON OFF or lock buttons e Night Mode during training Press LIGHT once during recording and the backlight will be activated by pressing any button Night mode is switched off when the FT4 goes back to Time mode 4 Get Started ENGLISH Start With Basic Settings To activate your Polar FT4 training computer press and hold any button for one second Once FT4 is activated it cannot be switched off de NAS p N 9 10 Language Select Deutsch English Espa ol Francais Italiano Suomi Portugu s or Svenska with UP DOWN Press OK Please enter basic settings is displayed Press OK Select Time format Enter Time Enter Date Select Units Set metric KG CM or imperial LBS FT By selecting Ibs ft calories are displayed as CAL otherwise they are shown as KCAL Calories are measured as kilocalories Enter Weight Enter Height Enter Da
3. and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators These products and batteries accumulators inside Polar products should thus be disposed of separately in EU countries Polar encourages you to minimize possible effects of waste on the environment and human health also outside the European Union by following local waste disposal regulations and where possible utilize separate collection of electronic devices for products and battery and accumulator collection for batteries and accumulators A This marking shows that the product is protected against electric shocks 17938096 00 ENG A Customer Service Information 15
4. more information see Training Settings page 10 O Your training file is saved only when the recording has lasted for more than one minute During Training The following information is displayed during training recording Press UP DOWN to change the view HEART RATE v HEART RATE Your current heart rate i C4 CALORIES CALORIES Calories burnt during the training session KCAL 6 Training ENGLISH DURATION Eno ne OO la 15 The duration of your training session TIME OF DAY TIME OF DAY Time of day IN ZONE The training computer informs if you are training in the fitness improving zone by 27 4B ice calculating your age based heart rate limits automatically LY Your current heart rate is also displayed If your heart rate is not within the designated zone limits NOT IN ZONE is displayed By bringing the training computer near the transmitter connector during training the time of day displayed The backlight also lights up providing that you have pressed the LIGHT button during the training session Set the HeartTouch function On Off in Settings gt Training Settings gt HeartTouch Pause Stop Training 1 To pause your training session recording press BACK To continue training recording press OK If you have not continued recording in five minutes the FT4 will automatically remind you to do so by a sound You will hear the sound every ten minutes until session recording is ei
5. positive side facing the cover e When changing transmitter battery 2b place the battery inside the cover with the positive side facing the cover 3 Replace the old sealing ring with a new one fitting it snuggly in the cover groove to ensure water resistance 4 Put the cover back on and turn it clockwise to CLOSE 5 Re enter the basic settings if you changed the training computer batteries Precautions Your Polar FT4 training computer is designed to help you achieve personal fitness goals and indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity during training sessions No other use is intended or implied Minimizing Possible Risks Training may include some risk Before beginning a regular training program answer the following questions concerning your health status If you answer yes to any of these questions consult a physician before starting any training program e Have you been physically inactive for the past five years e Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol e Do you have symptoms of any disease e Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication e Do you have a history of breathing problems e Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment e Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device e Do you smoke e Are you pregnant Note that in addition to training intensity medication for heart conditions blood pressure psychological condit
6. 0 C 104 F or at least after every fifth use This ensures reliable measurement and maximizes the life span of the transmitter Use a washing pouch Do not soak spin dry iron dry clean or bleach the strap Do not use detergent with bleach or fabric softener Never put the transmitter connector in the washing machine or drier Dry and store the strap and the transmitter connector separately Wash the strap in a washing machine before long term storage and always after use in pool water with high chlorine content 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 Please see the separate Polar Customer Service Card for details Changing 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 They test your Polar FT4 for water resistance after battery replacement and make a full periodic check Please note the following e The low battery indicator is displayed when 10 15 of the battery capacity is left e Excessive use of the back light drains the battery more rapidly e In cold conditions the low battery indicator may appear but will disappear when the temperature rises e The back light and sound are automatically turned off when th
7. ENGLISH Polar FT4 User Manual ENGLISH CONTENTS 1 BENEFITS OF YOUR POLAR FT4 TRAINING COMPUTER 2 ecceceeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeaeeeeaees 3 2 GET STARTED oi a dada dinos 4 Get to Know Your Polar FT4 Training Computer oocococococococononcncncacacanacannnnnnnnnncncncnrarnrornrnrononnnnanas 4 FTA Buttons and M nu E A tas site 4 Start With Basic S uingS c cceccscsccesesceeeccaceteus aada ricota add E a lacada plain 5 3 TRAINING aiiiar aranatarren O iria Enia as iiin 6 Wear the Transmite iii da fa aaa Da aaiae a 6 Start Tram IMG oea a a en aai 6 Dunne TM cia id a Ao aaa aada iia 6 Pause Stop Training ii a A di aa ai 7 4 AFTER TRAINING Cc icieccsscsuscdsccutesexvcvsadssavneesdenrescdssdevtecsuacusddsrcsdvescsveeecisaaoxtersastusecscesuveederserscas 8 Training SUMMALY ve icc5 orc ox seed choes secs iran accion 8 Review Training Data oi Ci estes dee es eke ae es ce ae eto 8 TA Piles e a ad 8 TO SA A A AA A A A A 9 TM ia da 9 SAA OO 10 Watch Seti o ici 10 Training Settings oca A a a ia 10 User Information s cise ccevecseccaccvcnedesecdecisccddesesvendwscurccedclasucdves aia aa a dai nado din 10 General SONS coa dize 10 6 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION oocoococcccoccccoccncoconcncnncncnnnncnrenrnrnnrnrnnrnrnnrnrnnrnrnrnnrarnnrnrnarananns 11 Caring for Your FT4 Training COMputer oocococccococococococonononononcananacananannnnnnnnnncncnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnnnnnananas 11 Washing Instructions fo
8. Electro Inc Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages losses costs or expenses direct indirect or incidental consequential or special arising out of or related to the use of this material or the products described herein This product is protected by the incorporeal rights of Polar Electro Oy as defined by the following documents FI115084 US7418237 EP1543769 FI110915 US7324841 EP1361819 FI23471 EU00046107 0001 USD492783S USD492784S USD492999S FI96380 JP3568954 US5611346 EP665947 DE69414362 FI6815 EP1245184 US7076291 HK1048426 Fl 114202 US 6537227 EP1147790 HK1040065 DE60128746 0 Fl 115289 EP 1127544 US 6540686 HK 1041188 FI 88972 DE4223657 6 A Fl 9219139 8 FR 92 09150 GB 2258587 HK 306 1996 SG 9592117 7 US 5486818 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 C 0537 This product is compliant with Directive 93 42 EEC The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at www support polar fi X This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows that Polar products are electronic devices and are in the scope of Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and batteries and accumulators used in products are in the scope of Directive 2006 66 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries
9. day view is displayed Totals To review your training totals select Menu gt Data gt Totals since xx xx xxxx DATA DATA Totals Totals since 01 09 2009 since o 1 09 2009 DURATION DURATION 08 42 33 The total duration of your training sessions SESSIONS SESSIONS 7 The total number of training your sessions CALORIES CALORIES et i 3488 kcal The total number of calories burnt during your training sessions Reset Totals To reset totals select Data gt Reset totals and Yes Transfer Data For a long term follow up transfer data from your FT4 manually to polarpersonaltrainer com web service There you can view detailed information of your training data and get a better understanding of your training First you need to register at polarpersonaltrainer com and after that you can manually transfer your Training data For further instructions see polarpersonaltrainer com Help After Training 9 ENGLISH 5 SETTINGS Watch Settings Select the value you want to change and press OK Adjust the values with UP DOWN and confirm with OK Select Settings gt Watch time and date Alarm Set alarm OFF or On If you select On set the hours and minutes Press BACK to stop the alarm or UP DOWN OK to snooze for 10 minutes The alarm cannot be used during training Time Select Time 1 and set the time format hours and minutes Select Time 2 to set time for another time zone by adding or subtracting hours In t
10. e low battery indicator is displayed Any alarms set prior to the appearance of the low battery indicator will remain active To change the battery yourself Change the sealing ring of the battery cover every time you change the battery You can purchase the sealing ring battery kits at well equipped Polar retailers and authorized Polar Services In the USA and Canada the additional sealing rings are available at authorized Polar Service Centers only Keep the batteries away from children If swallowed contact a doctor immediately Batteries should be disposed of properly according to local regulations When handling a new fully charged battery avoid clasp like contact i e simultaneously from both sides with metal or electrically conducting tools like tweezers This may short circuit the battery causing it to discharge more rapidly Typically short circuiting does not damage the battery but may decrease the capacity and thus the lifetime of the battery Customer Service Information 11 ENGLISH 1 Open the battery cover with a coin by 1 turning it from CLOSE to OPEN 2 e When changing training computer battery 2a remove the battery cover and lift the battery out carefully with a suitable sized small rigid stick or bar However prefer a non metal tool for wrenching the 2a battery out Be careful not to damage the metal sound element or the grooves Insert a new battery inside the cover with the 2b gt
11. ecial arising out of or related to the product e Items purchased second hand are not covered by the two 2 year warranty unless otherwise stipulated by local law e During the guarantee period the product will be either repaired or replaced at any of the authorized Polar Service Centers regardless of the country of purchase Guarantee with respect to any product will be limited to countries where the product has been initially 14 Customer Service Information ENGLISH marketed O 2009 Polar Electro Oy FIN 90440 KEMPELE Finland Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001 2000 certified company 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 TM symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy The names and logos marked with a symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy except that Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Disclaimer e 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 e Polar Electro Inc Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein e Polar
12. g data select Menu gt Data gt Training Files Then select the date and time you want to view File creation day 12 09 2009 12 09 2009 3 18 20 File creation time 18 20 Each bar represents one training session file Select the training session you want to mA view DURATION DURATION Late y 00 58 46 Duration of your training session CALORIES CALORIES T 4B7 kcal The amount of burnt calories during the training session AVERAGE AVERAGE l sek 39 Average heart rate during the training session MAXIMUM MAXIMUM m Maximum heart rate during the training session IN ZONE IH ZONE 00 43 57 The total time spent in the fitness improving zone 8 After Training ENGLISH Delete Files The maximum number of training files is 10 When the Training Files memory becomes full the oldest training file is overwritten by the most recent one To save the training file for a longer period of time transfer it manually to Polar web service at www polarpersonaltrainer com e To delete a training file select Data gt Delete gt Training File gt OK e Select the file you want to delete press OK e Delete file is displayed Select Yes e Remove From totals is displayed To remove the file from totals select Yes Delete all files e Select Data gt Delete gt All files gt OK e Delete all files is displayed Select Yes AU files deleted is displayed O To cancel file deletion press BACK until Time of
13. he Time view you can quickly change from Time 1 to Time 2 by pressing and holding DOWN When Time 2 is selected 2 is displayed at the bottom right corner of the display Time zone Select time zone 1 or 2 Date Set the date Watch face Select Time only Time and logo or Birthday logo Selectable only on birthday O To change the Watch face quickly press and hold UP Watch face changed s displayed Training Settings Select Settings gt Training settings Training sounds Select OFF or On Heart rate view Set the FT4 to display your heart rate as Beats per minute or as Percent of maximum O BPM The measurement of the work your heart does expressed as the number of beats per minute OF MAX The measurement of the work your heart does expressed as of your maximum heart rate HeartTouch Select On or OFF By bringing the training computer near the transmitter connector during training the time of day displayed The backlight also lights up providing that you have pressed the LIGHT button during the training session Zone limits help you train within your personal target heart rate zone The default limits are based on your age or your maximum heart rate HR max Changing either of these values or manually selecting new limits will change the displayed heart rate zone accordingly User Information Select Settings gt User Information and press OK Weight Enter your weight Height Enter your height Date of birth En
14. ions asthma breathing etc as well as some energy drinks alcohol and nicotine may also affect heart rate It is important to be sensitive to your body s responses during training If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when training stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity If you have a pacemaker defibrillator or other implanted electronic device you use the Polar FT4 at your own risk Before starting use take a maximal training stress test under the supervision of a physician The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the Polar FT4 If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with your skin or if you suspect an allergic 12 Customer Service Information ENGLISH reaction due to using the product check the listed materials in Technical Specifications To avoid any skin reaction to the transmitter wear it over a shirt Moisten the shirt well under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation If you use insect repellent on your skin make sure that it does not come into contact with the training computer or the transmitter Exercise equipment with electronic components may cause interfering stray signals To tackle these problems try the following 1 Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the exercise equipment as you would normally Move the training computer around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or does n
15. ot flash the heart symbol Interference is often worst right in front of the display panel of the equipment while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance 3 Put the transmitter back on your chest and keep the training computer in this interference free area as much as possible If the Polar FT4 still does not work the piece of equipment may be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement Water Resistance of the Polar FT4 Training Computer Polar FT4 may be worn when swimming To maintain water resistance do not press buttons under water For more information visit http www polar fi support Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281 Products are divided into three categories according to their water resistance Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category and compare it to the chart below Please note that these definitions do not necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers Water resistant Protected against wash splashes sweat raindrops etc Not suitable for swimming Water resistant 30 m 50 m Suitable for bathing and swimming Water resistant 100 m Suitable for swimming and snorkeling without air tanks Troubleshooting If you don t know where you are in the menu press and hold BACK until the time of day is displayed If there are no reactions to any buttons or the FT4 displays unusual readings rese
16. r WearLink Transmitter ococococococococononcncanacanacananannnnnncncncnrarororarararanannana 11 SUM Ci A A ia 11 Changing Batteries ca A id a nea 11 LL 11 Le COPOCPPPOONU 0 0 PPP NS 12 TODA Mii dai daba e 13 Technical SpecifiGations lt 2 06 2 seco5 vc scec2es Seco totes ule cc vay ches coe ae uu ecte vesedesssbestesecscutecacBewoessc sees 14 Limited Polar International Guarantee 2 0ccscceceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeee sees snes eaesesaesesaeseseeeeseeeeeeeees 14 Disc Me iii a d 15 ENGLISH 1 BENEFITS OF YOUR POLAR FT4 TRAINING COMPUTER EASINESS OF TRAINING With Polar FT4 Training Computer you get an easy start to heart rate based training MOTIVATION FT4 guides and motivates you to train in the right fitness improving zone ENJOYMENT Polar WearLink textile transmitter makes your training session enjoyable Benefits of Your Polar FT4 Training Computer 3 ENGLISH 2 GET STARTED Get to Know Your Polar FT4 Training Computer Training computer records and displays your heart rate and other data during training WearLink transmitter transmits the heart rate signal to the training computer The WearLink consists of a connector A and strap B Register your Polar product at http register polar fi to ensure we can keep improving our products and services to better meet your needs FT4 Buttons and Menu AUP e Enter the menu e Move through selection lists
17. slow down and check your pulse manually If you feel it corresponds to the high reading on the display you may be experiencing cardiac arrhythmia Most cases of arrhythmia are not serious but consult your doctor nevertheless Customer Service Information 13 ENGLISH If heart rate measurement does not work despite the actions mentioned previously the battery of your transmitter may be empty A cardiac event may have altered your ECG waveform so that the transmitter is not able to detect it In this case consult your physician Technical Specifications FT4 Training Computer Battery type Battery life Operating temperature Wrist strap material Back cover and wrist strap buckle Watch accuracy Accuracy of heart rate measurement WearLink Transmitter Battery type Battery life Battery sealing ring Operating temperature Connector material Strap material Limit Values Chronometer Heart rate Total time Total calories Total exercise count Year of birth CR 1632 Average 12 months training 0 5 h day 7 days week 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F Polyurethane Stainless steel complying with the EU Directive 94 27 EU and amendment 1999 C 205 05 on the release of nickel from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin Better than 0 5 seconds day at 25 C 77 F temperature 1 or 1 bpm whichever larger definition applies to steady state conditions CR 2025
18. t the training computer by pressing four buttons UP DOWN BACK and LIGHT simultaneously for four seconds The display will go blank for a moment Press OK and Please enter basic settings will shortly be displayed Enter time and date With long press BACK the display returns to time of day view All other settings except time and date will be saved If the heart rate reading becomes erratic extremely high or shows nil 00 make sure that there are no other heart rate transmitters within 1 m 3 ft and that the transmitter strap the textile electrodes fit snugly and are moistened clean and undamaged If the heart rate measurement does not work with the sports apparel try using the strap If it works the problem is most probably in the apparel Check that the electrode areas of the apparel are clean Before washing the apparel check the washing instructions If the heart rate measurement still does not work please contact the apparel retailer manufacturer Strong electromagnetic signals can cause erratic readings Electromagnetic disturbances may occur near high voltage power lines traffic lights overhead lines of electric railways electric bus lines or trams televisions car motors bike computers some motor driven training equipment cellular phones or at electric security gates To avoid erratic readings move away from possible sources of disturbance If the abnormal reading continues despite moving away from the source of disturbance
19. te of birth Select Sex 11 Settings OK is displayed To confirm and save the settings select Yes Basic settings complete is displayed and the FT4 enters Time view To change the settings select No Please enter basic settings is displayed Re enter your basic settings You can modify your user information at a later date For more information see Chapter 5 page 10 Get Started 5 ENGLISH 3 TRAINING Wear the Transmitter 1 Wet the electrode areas of the strap 1 well under running water 2 Attach the connector to the strap Adjust the strap length to fit it tightly but comfortably 3 Tie the strap around your chest just below the chest muscles and attach the hook to the other end of the strap 2 4 Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a 3 A central and upright position 4 De o o O Detach the connector from the strap when you are not using it to maximize the transmitter lifetime For more information on how to maintain your transmitter see Washing Instructions for WearLink Transmitter page 1 Start Training 1 Wear the transmitter and the training computer 2 Press OK Wait until your heart rate is displayed and then press OK to start the recording To modify training sound heart rate view heart touch or zone limits before starting the recording of the training session select Settings gt Training Settings For
20. ter your date of birth Sex Select MALE or FEMALE Maximum heart rate is the highest number of heartbeats per minute bpm during maximum physical exertion Change the default value only if you know your laboratory measured value General Settings Select Settings gt General settings 10 Button sounds Select button sounds On or OFF Units Select Metric kgkm or Imperial lb ft By selecting lb ft calories are displayed as Cal otherwise they are shown as kcal Calories are measured as kilocalories Language Select Deutsch English Espa ol Francais Italiano Portuqu s Suomi or Svenska Settings ENGLISH 6 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Caring for Your FT4 Training Computer Training computer Clean with a mild soap and water solution dry with towel Do not press buttons under water Never use alcohol or any abrasive material steel wool or cleaning chemicals Keep in a cool and dry place Do not store in a damp environment in non breathable material a plastic bag or a sports bag nor with conductive material a wet towel Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended periods Washing Instructions for WearLink Transmitter WearLink transmitter Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use Dry the connector with a soft towel Never use alcohol or any abrasive material steel wool or cleaning chemicals Wash the strap regularly in a washing machine at 4
21. ther continued or stopped Note If the sound is off mode then display remains in pause mode until user makes the next selection or the battery runs out 2 To stop the recording press BACK once more Stopped is displayed See Training Summary page 8 for information on training session feedback O Training session feedback will be shown only if the recording has lasted for more than ten minutes Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use Wash the strap regularly in a washing machine at 40 C 104 F at least after every fifth use For more information on caring the transmitter see Washing Instructions for WearLink Transmitter page 1 Training 7 ENGLISH 4 AFTER TRAINING Training Summary The Polar FT4 displays a training summary after each training session DURATION DURATION M3 00 58 46 The duration of your training session CALORIES CALORIES 4871 kcal The amount of burnt calories during the training session AVERAGE AVERAGE na 39 Your average heart rate during the training session MAXIMUM MAXIMUM m Your maximum heart rate during the training session IN ZONE Time you stayed in the fitness improving zone during the training session Review Training Data To review your training data select MENU gt Data Then select Training files Totals since xx xXx xx Delete Files or Reset totals Training Files To review your past trainin
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