Before using your training computer for the first time, customize the basic settings. Enter as accurate data as possible to ensure correct feedback based on your performance.
Activate your training computer, by pressing Select language is displayed. You can select from
.Dansk, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Norsk, Português, Suomi or Svenska and accept with . Please enter basic settings is displayed. Press and adjust the following data:
Time: Select 12h or 24h. With 12h, select AM or PM. Enter the local time.
Date: Enter current date.
Units: Select metric (kg/cm) or imperial (lb/ft) units.
Weight: Enter your weight.
Height: Enter your height. In LB/FT format, first enter feet then inches.
Date of birth: Enter your date of birth.
Sex: Select Male or Female.
Settings OK? is displayed. To change your settings, press until you return to the desired setting. To accept the settings, press and the training computer goes to the time mode.
It is important that you are precise with the Basic Settings, especially when setting your weight, height, date of birth and sex, as they have an impact on the accuracy of the measuring values, such as the heart rate limits and calorie expenditure.
Button Functions
The training computer has five buttons that have different functionalities depending on the situation of use.
LIGHT | BACK | OK | UP | DOWN |
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Menu Structure
Data
Follow up on your training data. For more information, see 6. After Training.
Settings
Personalize your training computer and select the necessary features for each of the sport profiles to suit your training. For more information, see 8. Settings.
Fitness Test
To train right and to monitor your progress, it is important to know your current fitness level. The Polar Fitness Test is an easy and quick way to measure your cardiovascular fitness and aerobic capacity. The test is performed at rest. The test result is a value called OwnIndex. OwnIndex is comparable to maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), which is a commonly used aerobic capacity measure. For more information, see 9. Polar Fitness Test.
Connect
For long-term follow-up, store all your training files in the polarpersonaltrainer.com web service. There you can view information of your training data and get a better understanding of your training. Polar DataLink data transfer unit and WebSync software make it easy to transfer training files to the web service. For more information, see 7. Data Transfer
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