Polar Heart Rate Monitor FT1 User Manual

Polar FT1  
Polar FT2  
Getting Started Guide  
 
ENGLISH  
1. GET STARTED  
Training computer displays the time,  
heart rate and other data during training.  
Menu Structure  
Press the button in the Time display  
(showing the time of day, date and  
weekday) to enter different modes:  
Transmitter sends the ECG accurate heart  
rate signal to the training computer.  
EXE (exercise) to measure your  
heart rate  
FILE to view your training  
information  
In this Getting Started Guide you can  
find basic information on using Polar  
FT1/FT2 training computer.  
ZONE to set your target heart rate  
limits manually  
The full user manual and the latest  
version of this getting started guide can  
TIME to set the time  
DATE to set the date  
USER to set your age*  
Register your Polar product at  
keep improving our products and services  
to better meet your needs.  
* Applies only to Polar FT2 training  
computer.  
 
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Button Functions  
With the button you enter different modes. In addition, you:  
FILE  
+ symbol is displayed  
- symbol is displayed. The decrease symbol is displayed two  
seconds after you have increased a value.  
OK? is displayed.  
Enter Settings  
1. Select the desired setting/mode with the button.  
2. Wait until the option/value is displayed and starts flashing.  
3. Select the option/adjust the value by pressing the button.  
4. When OK? is displayed, confirm your selection by pressing the button.  
Setting/Mode  
Option/Value  
ZONE  
BEEP ON/OFF (target  
heart rate zone alarm  
on/off )  
HIGH  
LOW  
(upper heart rate limit)  
(lower heart rate limit)  
TIME  
12h/24h  
AM/PM  
hours and minutes  
DATE  
month and day/day and  
month  
weekday  
USER*  
AGE in years  
* Applies only to Polar  
FT2 training computer  
 
Get Started  
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ENGLISH  
2. TRAINING  
Wear the Transmitter  
1. Fasten one end of the transmitter to the  
elastic strap.  
2. Adjust the transmitter  
snugly and comfortably. Secure the strap  
around your chest, just below the chest  
muscles, and fasten the strap to the  
transmitter.  
3. Lift the transmitter off your chest and  
moisten the two grooved electrode areas on  
the back. Check that the wet electrode areas  
are firmly against your skin, and that the  
text on the transmitter is in an upright  
position and in the centre of your chest.  
For more information on how to maintain your  
transmitter, see Caring for Your Training  
Computer.  
 
Training  
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4. To stop training recording, press the  
button. STOP is displayed and the  
training computer returns to the Time  
display.  
Start Training  
Before you start training, wear the  
transmitter and the training computer.  
There should be no other training  
computers within a one-meter/three-feet  
radius from you to avoid interference.  
HeartTouch: Change the display  
information (Heart rate / Duration / Time)  
during the training session by bringing  
the training computer close to the  
transmitter's Polar logo. Keep the  
training computer close to the  
1. Start recording your training session  
by pressing the button once. EXE  
(Exercise) is displayed.  
2. The stopwatch starts running in a few  
seconds. The outline of the heart  
symbol flashes until your heart rate is  
detected (this should not take more  
than 15 seconds).  
transmitter until you hear a beep and the  
desired information is displayed.  
3. Your heart rate is displayed. A flashing  
heart symbol indicates an ongoing  
heart rate measurement. The symbol  
flashes at the pace of your heart.  
 
Training  
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ENGLISH  
3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
Battery  
Caring for Your Training Computer  
Wrist Unit and Transmitter: Keep in a cool  
and dry place. Do not store in a damp  
Transmitter Battery: If you suspect that the  
transmitter battery has discharged, contact your  
authorized Polar Service Center for a  
replacement transmitter. Polar recycles used  
transmitters.  
environment, in non-breathable material (a  
plastic bag or a sports bag) or with conductive  
material (a wet towel). Do not expose to direct  
sunlight for extended periods. Clean with a mild  
soap and water solution, dry with towel. Never  
use alcohol or any abrasive material (steel wool  
or cleaning chemicals). Do not bend or stretch  
the transmitter. This may damage the  
Training Computer Battery: Do not open the  
training computer yourself. We recommend that  
you have the battery replaced by an authorized  
Polar Service Center. They test your training  
computer for water resistance after battery  
replacement.  
electrodes. Do not press the button of your  
training computer under running water.  
Elastic Strap: Rinse with water after every use.  
Wash after swimming. If used regularly, wash at  
least once every three weeks in a washing  
machine at  
pouch. Do not soak, and use neither detergent  
with bleach nor fabric softener. Do not  
dry-clean, spin-dry or iron.  
10-15% of the battery capacity is left.  
battery more rapidly.  
may appear, but will disappear when the  
temperature rises.  
 
Important Information  
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Precautions  
turned off when the low battery indicator is  
displayed.  
Your training computer is designed to help you  
achieve your personal fitness goals and indicate  
the level of physiological strain and intensity  
during a training session. No other use is  
intended nor 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.  
five years?  
cholesterol?  
medication?  
medical treatment?  
 
Important Information  
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ENGLISH  
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 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  
electronic device?  
Note that in addition to training intensity,  
medication for heart conditions/blood  
pressure/psychological  
conditions/asthma/breathing/etc, as well as  
some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may  
also affect heart rate.  
flawless operation. If you use insect repellent on  
your skin, make sure that it does not come into  
contact with the wrist unit or the transmitter.  
It is important to be sensitive to your  
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 FT1/FT2 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 FT1/FT2.  
 
Important Information  
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Transmitter  
Technical Specification  
Average 2500 hours  
Operating temperature -10  
Transmitter material Polyurethane  
Battery life  
Wrist Unit  
CR 2025  
Average 2 years (1 h/day, 7  
days/week exercise)  
Battery type  
Battery life  
Strap material  
Buckle: Polyurethane, Fabric: Nylon  
46 %, polyester 32%, natural  
rubber (latex) 22%  
30 m (suitable for bathing and  
swimming)  
Operating temperature -10  
Water resistance  
Wrist strap material  
Back cover, buckle  
and tongue  
Thermoplastic 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 ± 2.0 seconds/day at 25  
Water resistance of Polar FT1/FT2  
To maintain water resistance, do not press the  
button under water. Water resistance of this  
product is tested according to International  
Standard ISO 2281. Please note that these  
definitions do not necessarily apply to products  
of other manufacturers. For more information on  
water resistance, visit  
Watch accuracy  
Accuracy of heart rate ± 1% or ± 1 bpm, whichever larger,  
measurement  
definition applies to steady state  
conditions.  
Water resistance  
30 m (suitable for bathing and  
swimming)  
 
Important Information  
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ENGLISH  
The 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. Items  
purchased second hand are not covered by the two (2) year  
warranty, unless otherwise stipulated by local law. 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 and Disclaimer  
Guarantee  
This guarantee does not affect the  
rights under applicable national or state laws in force, or  
the  
sales/purchase contract.  
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.  
Guarantee with respect to any product will be limited to  
countries where the product has been initially marketed.  
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2010 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  
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The names and logos marked with a ® symbol in this user  
manual or in the package of this product are registered  
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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.  
The receipt of the original purchase is your  
proof of purchase!  
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.  
 
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Disclaimer  
Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy, Professorintie 5,  
FIN-90440 KEMPELE. Tel +358 8 5202 100, Fax +358 8  
The material in this manual is for informational purposes  
only. The products it describes are subject to change without  
prior notice, due to the  
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.  
This product is compliant with Directive  
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incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or  
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against electric shocks.  
 
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Manufactured by  
Polar Electro Oy  
Professorintie 5  
FIN-90440 KEMPELE  
Tel +358 8 5202 100  
Fax +358 8 5202 300  
www.polar.fi  
 

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