Polar AXN500, AXN700 User's Manual
USER MANUAL
Polar
Outdoor Computer
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AXN500™/AXN700™
BUTTONS
Light/
Keylock
Stop
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
Up
Start
Down
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 & AXN700 QUICK GUIDE
Information only specific to the AXN700 product is in blue text.
Button symbols:
Start: Press Start button
Up
: Press Up button
Stop: Press and hold the Stop button to return to the starting point (Time main mode) from any mode.
Menu
WATCH SET
FILES
SETTINGS
STOPWATCH
COUNTDOWN
CONNECT
Stop
Up
Start
Activate:
ALTI/BARO
Altitude
SCALE
Altitude
ALARM
Altitude
CALIBRATION
Stop
Up Up Up Up
Start Start Start Start
Activate:
BARO/ALTI
Barometer
CALIBRATION
Stop
Compass:
BEARING
Compass:
CALIBRATION
Compass:
DECLINATION
Stop
Test:
FITNESS
Test:
HR REST
Stop
Action:
REC ON
Stop
POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER SET
Wrist Unit
With the wrist unit, you can monitor
your outdoor activity and environment.
AXN700
AXN500
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
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.
Computer settings are also easy to
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 help 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 Web 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.
Quick Guide ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Polar Outdoor Computer .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
1. THE WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................... 9
1.1 USING YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER FOR THE FIRST TIME ...................................................................................... 10
1.2 HOW TO SHORTEN THE AXN700 WRIST BAND ........................................................................................................ 12
2. THE MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER ......................................................................................... 14
2.1 TIME MAIN MODE .................................................................................................................................................. 16
2.2 ALTI MAIN MODE (ALTIMETER) .............................................................................................................................. 18
2.3 BARO MAIN MODE (BAROMETER) ......................................................................................................................... 22
2.4 NAVI MAIN MODE (COMPASS) ............................................................................................................................... 26
2.5 TEST MAIN MODE .................................................................................................................................................. 27
2.6 ACTION MAIN MODE .............................................................................................................................................. 27
3. MEASURING AND RECORDING WITH YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER ................................................................................. 30
3.1 ACTION SUB MODE ............................................................................................................................................... 30
3.1.1 Why Monitor Your Heart Rate when engaging in Outdoor Sports? .......................................................... 30
3.1.2 Putting Your Transmitter on ................................................................................................................... 30
3.1.3 Recording Your Action .................................................................................................................... 32
3.1.4 Features during Your Action Recording .................................................................................................. 34
3.1.5 FileView during Action Recording........................................................................................................... 35
5 ENGLISH CONTENTS
3.1.6 Stopping or Pausing Action Recording ................................................................................................... 36
3.2 ALTI SUB MODE (ALTIMETER) ................................................................................................................................ 37
3.2.1 Activating the Altimeter ................................................................................................................. 37
3.2.2 Setting the Scale for the Graphical Trend .............................................................................................. 38
3.2.3 Setting Altitude Alarms .................................................................................................................. 40
3.2.4 Calibrating Altitude ............................................................................................................................... 41
3.3 BARO SUB MODE (BAROMETER) ........................................................................................................................... 43
3.3.1 Activating the Barometer ............................................................................................................... 43
3.3.2 Calibrating the Barometer ..................................................................................................................... 44
3.4 NAVI SUB MODE (COMPASS) ................................................................................................................................. 46
3.4.1 Direction Indication ............................................................................................................................... 46
3.4.2 Setting the Compass Bearing ................................................................................................................ 47
3.4.3 Calibrating the Compass ....................................................................................................................... 49
3.4.4 Setting the Compass Declination .......................................................................................................... 51
3.5 TEST SUB MODE ................................................................................................................................................... 52
3.5.1 Performing the Polar Fitness Test .......................................................................................................... 52
3.5.2 OwnIndex - Fitness Test Result .............................................................................................................. 54
3.5.3 OwnIndex Interpretation ........................................................................................................................ 55
3.5.4 Performing the Polar HR
3.5.5 Resting Heart Rate - HR
Test ............................................................................................................. 56
rest
Test Result .................................................................................................. 58
rest
4. ADJUSTING SETTINGS, REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS (TIME MAIN MODE) ........................................................ 59
4.1 WATCH SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................................. 59
4.1.1 Setting Alarms ................................................................................................................................. 60
CONTENTS6
4.1.2 Changing the Time of Day and Setting the Dual Time (Time Set) ........................................................... 61
4.1.3 Changing the Date ................................................................................................................................ 63
4.1.4 Setting Reminders ................................................................................................................................. 63
4.2 FILES .................................................................................................................................................................... 65
4.2.1 Auto Log ................................................................................................................................................ 65
4.2.2 Action File .............................................................................................................................................. 67
Deleting Files One by One ...................................................................................................................... 73
Deleting All Files .................................................................................................................................... 74
4.2.3 Season Total Values ............................................................................................................................... 74
4.3 SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................................. 79
4.3.1 Setting the Memory Rate ....................................................................................................................... 79
4.3.2 Setting User Information ....................................................................................................................... 82
4.3.3 General Settings .................................................................................................................................... 87
Setting Heart Rate Limits for the Target Zone Alarm .............................................................................87
Changing the Units ............................................................................................................................... 89
Setting Rate for Vertical Speed .............................................................................................................. 90
Setting Intro ON/OFF .............................................................................................................................. 92
Setting Sound ON/OFF ...................................................................................................................... 93
4.4 STOPWATCH.......................................................................................................................................................... 94
4.5 COUNTDOWN TIMER ............................................................................................................................................. 95
5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................................. 97
6. SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR OUTDOOR COMPUTER ....................................................................................................... 101
7CONTENTS
7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 102
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................... 103
9. LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE .............................................................................................................. 104
10. POLAR DISCLAIMER ..................................................................................................................................................... 105
11. INDEX .......................................................................................................................................................................... 106
CONTENTS8
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
•Turn the backlight on in all modes in
the dark
•Turn the Keylock on or off (press and
hold the button at least 1 second).
Keylock prevents accidental pressing
of the button.
Stop button
• Stop, pause or cancel the function
• 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)
Note:
There are different types of button presses for different operations:
• Normal press: press and release the button.
• Long press: press and hold the button (at least 1 second). Use long presses for shortcuts (described in the main modes).
Up button
• Move to the next mode or menu level
• Increase the selected value
• Turn the sounds on or off during
Action recording (press and hold the
button at least 1 second).
Start 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)
Down button
• Move to a previous mode or menu
level
• Decrease the selected value
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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.polar.fi. For further information, see the separate
Toolkit user manual.
How to enter the Basic Settings
You only need to activate the blank wrist unit once. Once
activated, the wrist unit cannot be turned off.
Activate the wrist unit by pressing the Start button.
The display fills up with numbers and texts.
1. Press the Start button. Basic SETTINGS is displayed.
Note:
• The numbers scroll faster if you press and hold the Up
button as you adjust the value.
• After the battery is changed or after you reset the wrist unit,
you only need to set the time and date in the Basic Settings. You
can skip the rest of the settings by pressing and holding the Stop
button.
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or Down
2. Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the
steps below:
The display reads: Press Up or
3. Time
• Set 12h/24h (time mode)
• Set AM/PM
(if you chose 12h)
• Set hours
• Set Min (minutes)
4. Date
• 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)
Down
button to
set the flashing
value
Up
/ Down
Up / Down
Up / Down
Up / Down
Up / Down
Up / Down
Up / Down
Press the Start
button to
accept
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
The display reads:
5. Units
•1 (M/HPA/°C) or 2 (FT/INHG/°F)
6. Weight
• Set KILOGRAM or POUNDS
or Down button
Press Up
to set the flashing value
Up / Down
Up / Down
Press the Start
button to accept
Start
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
• Set INCH (inches, if you chose Units 2)
8. 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)
9. Sex
• Set MALE or FEMALE
Up / Down
Up / Down
Up / Down
Up / Down
Up / Down
Up / Down
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
• 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.
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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
the other side.
Spring bar
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4. 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.
5. Insert the spring bar in to the last spring bar hole.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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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 HR
• 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!
Note:
• If 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.
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test)
rest
To browse the main modes use the Up or Down button. Alternatively you 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.
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.
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2.1 TIME MAIN MODE
Use the 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. Downloadable text logo
Press and
hold
Press and
hold
Moving symbol indicates the
seconds.
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To personalize your wrist unit, create and transfer a picture or text logo to the wrist
unit from your PC. For further information, see the separate Toolkit user manual.
Changing the dual time
To swap between Time 1 and 2, press and hold the Down 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:
• AM/PM indicates that you are using the 12h time mode. To change the time settings, see page 61.
• The flashing mode level symbol
• During Action recording, you can also see your heart rate in the Time main mode, if you wear the transmitter. For further information, see page 32.
indicates that the stopwatch or CountDown timer is on. For further information, see page 94.
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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 button to enter the Alti main mode.
The Alti main mode includes the following information:
The altimeter symbol is displayed when the altimeter
is active. To activate the altimeter, see page 37.
The graphical altitude trend.
The most recently updated point.
The current altitude reading.
2800 m equals 9186 ft.
If you are wearing your transmitter, the heart rate symbol with your current
heart beats per minute are displayed.
Note:
• If the altimeter is inactive and the barometer is active
reading remains in the display.
• If 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. Alternatively, press and hold the Down
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, the graphical altitude trend shows a straight line and the last measured altitude
button to change the lower row information.
Graphical Altitude Trend
The graph shows how the altitude has changed.
Altitude
The most recently updated point
Time
Altitude
• The scale used in the 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.
• If Action recording is on ( is in the display), the
frequency of the updates depends on your memory
settings (see the options in the table below). To change
the memory settings, see page 79.
Updating frequency when
Action recording is on
5 s
15 s
60 s
5 min
The total time
axis equals
3 min 55 s
11 min 45 s
47 min
3 h 55 min
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Changing the upper row information:
To change the information in the upper row, press and hold the Up 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 button:
1. Heart rate* 2. Current rate of calories
3. Time of day
burned (kcal/h)*
Press and
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.
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Press and
hold
1.
Altimeter Display Examples
1. To monitor how your energy expenditure rate changes in accordance with your pace and
altitude during your activity, select your
the
amount calories
2800 m equals 9186 ft.
burned per hour.
vertical speed
while ascending or descending and
2.
2. To monitor how your body reacts to changes in pace and altitude, select your
while ascending or descending and your
Note:
• 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.
heart rate
.
vertical speed
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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 or Down 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.
Graphical barometer trend. Use the trend with the sea level
pressure reading to analyze changes in the weather.
Sea level pressure (hPa/inHg) = the value of the barometric
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 , the graphical
trend is a straight line. The last measured pressure reading remains in the display,
absolute pressure reading though will be updated.
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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.
Time: last 11 hours and 45 minutes
• If the trend rises, the weather is likely to improve.
• If the trend 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.
1. 2.
1. In example one, the pressure has dropped. The Pressure Drop
Alarm symbol indicates a possible change in weather
conditions.
2. In example two, the pressure has remained quite stabile.
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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)
Press and
hold
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Absolute pressure reading is your
current location’s barometric
pressure.
1011 hPa equals 29.85 inHg.
Changing the lower row information:
To change the information in the lower row, press and hold the Down button:
1. Temperature (°C/°F) 2. Time of day
Press and
hold
Note:
• 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.
•You can also change the upper and lower row information while recording your activity.
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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 or Down button until you enter the Navi main mode.
The direction reading is displayed in degrees and as cardinal points:
North (N), 0/360°
North West (NW), 315°
West (W), 270°
South West (SW), 225°
South (S), 180°
Keep your arm or the wrist unit horizontal when measuring a direction.
For further information, see page 46.
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North East (NE), 45°
East (E), 90°
South East (SE), 135°
2.5 TEST MAIN MODE
In the Test main mode, you can:
• Do the Polar Fitness Test to measure your OwnIndex® value (comparable to maximal oxygen uptake, VO
2max
) to find
out your aerobic fitness level. For further information, see page 52.
• Do the Polar HR
Test to measure your resting heart rate, which gives you information on the state of your physical
rest
fitness and recovery, or your adaptation at different altitudes. For further information, see page 56.
In the Time main mode, press the Up or Down button until you enter the Test main mode.
2.6 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, 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.
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In the Time main mode, use the Down button to enter the Action main mode.
The Action main mode includes the following information:
Preset heart rate limits and free memory left
alternate.
Altimeter or barometer symbol (depending
on which function is activated).
Action duration.
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 .
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Changing the lower row information
To change the information in the lower row, press and hold the Down button:
1. Your current heart rate
(beats per minute)
2. Current rate of calories
burned (kcal/h)*
3. Calories burned during
Action recording (kcal)*
4. Your current heart
rate as a percentage
of your maximum
heart rate
Press
and hold
*The number of calories burned is measured after you have started recording.
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.
• If your heart rate is not displayed and
the transmitter to restart the heart rate detection.
• 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
- -
appears in the display, the heart rate detection has stopped. Bring the wrist unit near the Polar logo on
Press
and hold
button to activate the alternative heart rate limits 1, 2 or 3.
Press
and hold
See futher information on how
to use the heart rate as % of
your maximum heart rate in
page 87.
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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 - You can 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
Pace - You can 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
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,
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.
working.
and time or journey, your heart rate should decrease due to improvements in your fitness.
temperature and humidity).
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