Training computer displays the time, heart rate and other data during training. You can also wear it as a watch. Heart rate sensor sends the ECG accurate heart rate signal to the training computer. The latest version of this user manual can be downloaded at www.polar.com/support. Register your Polar product at http://register.polar.fi/ to ensure we can keep improving our products and services to better meet your needs. |
The training computer functions with one button. Press the button in the Time display (showing the time of day, date and weekday) to enter different modes:
Button presses | Mode | Menu structure |
x 1 | EXE (exercise) to measure your heart rate | |
x 2 | FILE to view your training information | |
x 3 | ZONE to set your target heart rate limits manually | |
x 4 | TIME to set the time | |
x 5 | DATE to set the date | |
x 6 | USER to set your age* |
* Applies only to Polar FT2 training computer.
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The battery of the training computer is low. | |
The target heart rate zone alarm is active. | |
Clock symbol indicates the time of day on Exercise and Time Setting mode. | |
Your heart rate is being measured and heart rate is inside the target heart rate zone. | |
Your heart rate is below your target heart rate zone. | |
Your heart rate is above your target heart rate zone. | |
Weekday indicator indicates the weekday in the Time display. Weekdays are printed on the display frame. | |
The menu level indicator shows you the number of menu items. When browsing the menu, the symbol indicates where you are in the current menu level. | |
Training time indicator represents 10 minutes of continuous training. | |
When displayed, you can increase the value by one by pressing the button once. | |
When displayed, you can decrease the value by one by pressing the button once. |
The button of the training computer has different functionalities depending on the situation of use.
Press the button to
Select the mode (EXE, FILE, ZONE, TIME, DATE, USER*).
Move to the next display in FILE.
Increase a value when symbol is displayed. Pressing the button increases the value by one.
Decrease a value when symbol is displayed. Pressing the button decreases the value by one. The minus symbol is displayed two seconds after you have increased a value.
Confirm your selection/desired value when OK? is displayed.
* Applies only to Polar FT2 training computer.
Press and hold the button to
Return to the Time display from any mode except Exercise mode. Press and hold the button until EXIT is displayed.
Activate/deactivate the target heart rate zone alarm in the Exercise mode. Press and hold the button until symbol appears/disappears.
Activate the backlight in the Time display. After activating, a button press turns the backlight on in any mode. Backlight is deactivated automatically after five minutes if you do not press the button. If you start training when the backlight is activated, it stays activated until the end of the training session. During training you can turn the backlight on with HeartTouch.
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If you selected 12h time format, select AM or PM. Wait until OK? appears and press the button to confirm your selection. | |
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When you have set the time, the training computer returns to the Time display.
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When you have set the date, the training computer returns to the Time display.
* Applies only to Polar FT2 training computer.
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When you have selected your age, the training computer returns to the Time display.
To make sure that you are training at the right intensity level, set your target heart rate limits and alarm before a training session. The alarm sounds when you are out of your target heart rate zone. For more information on heart rate limits and training intensities, see 1. Benefits of Your Polar FT1/ Polar FT2 Training Computer.
The target heart rate zone alarm indicates when you are out of your target heart rate zone.
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Your FT2 training computer automatically calculates your age-based heart rate limits once you have entered your age in the user settings. However, in this display, you can adjust the limits manually. For FT1 training computer, the limits have to be adjusted manually.
(To skip this, press and hold the button until EXIT is displayed.)
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When you have completed the target heart rate settings, the training computer returns to the Time display.