Polar M31, M32, M61, M62 User Manual

Polar Electro Oy

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Polar Electro GmbH Deutschland

Abteilung Kundendienst

Darmstädter Straße 59

D-64572 Büttelborn

GERMANY

Polar Electro GmbH Deutschland

Niederlassung Österreich

Donaufelder Straße 101

A-1210 Wien

AUSTRIA

Polar Electro France S.A.S

Zi les Pontôts

FR-64 600 Anglet

FRANCE

Polar Electro Italia S.p.A.

Via Cartiera, 90/i

IT-40044 Pontecchio Marconi Bo

ITALY

Polar Electro Nederland B.V.

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Postbus 1044

1300 BA Almere

THE NETHERLANDS

CONTENTS

How the Polar Heart Rate Monitor works ........ 38

Buttons and their functions ...................................... 40

Modes and their functions ........................................ 40

Settings ..................................................................... 41

User information settings ......................................... 41

Setting user 1 or 2 ................................................ 42

Setting weight ...................................................... 42

Setting height ....................................................... 42

Setting age ............................................................ 42

Setting sex ............................................................. 43

Setting activity level ............................................. 43

Measurement options settings ................................. 43

OwnZone on/off ................................................... 43

Setting heart rate limits manually ....................... 44

OwnCal calorie counter on/off ............................ 44

Polar Fitness Test on/off .......................................45

Watch settings ........................................................... 46

Setting the 12/24 h time mode ............................ 46

Setting the alarm .................................................. 46

Setting the time of day ........................................ 47

Setting the date .................................................... 47

Start the heart rate measurement ..................... 48

OwnZone .................................................................. 49

How to determine your OwnZone ........................... 49

OwnZone methods .................................................... 50

How to use previously determined OwnZone ......... 51

Functions during heart rate measurement ...... 51

See your heart rate .................................................... 51

Illuminate the display ................................................ 51

Turn the sound signal on/off ....................................52

Swap the user ............................................................ 52

Start/stop the stopwatch ........................................... 52

Check exercise information ....................................... 53

Check your heart rate limits ..................................... 53

See your progress bullets during exercise ................ 53

Swap the heart rate limits ........................................ 53

Stop the heart rate measurement ..................... 54

Recalling training information ........................... 54

Date ............................................................................ 54

Exercise time .............................................................. 54

Exercise time in the target zone ............................... 54

Target heart rate limits ............................................. 55

Average heart rate .................................................... 55

Calories expended during the exercise .................... 55

Total calorie count ..................................................... 55

Total exercise time ..................................................... 55

Latest OwnIndex ........................................................ 56

OwnIndex ................................................................. 56

Fitness test settings .................................................... 57

Carrying out the test ................................................. 57

Fitness test result ....................................................... 58

Care and maintenance .......................................... 59

Taking care ................................................................. 59

Batteries ..................................................................... 60

Service ........................................................................ 60

Precautions .............................................................. 60

In a water environment ............................................ 60

Interference ............................................................... 60

Minimizing possible risks in exercising

with a heart rate monitor ......................................... 61

Frequently asked questions ................................. 62

Polar glossary .......................................................... 64

Technical specifications ........................................ 65

Limited Polar international guarantee ............. 66

Disclaimer ................................................................66

Index ......................................................................... 67

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VISUAL CUES TO READ THIS GUIDE

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Indicates a useful tip. It is good to know these things.

HOW THE POLAR HEART RA

When using Polar WearLinkTM Transmitter:

Electrode areas

Connector

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See also.

Text with colored background indicates features only available in models M61 and M62.

IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER!

• Adjust the strap length snug enough and wet the Polar transmitter electrodes to ensure flawless heart rate measurement.

• Do not bend or stretch the transmitter.

• Do not operate the buttons of the wrist receiver under water.

• Wash and dry your transmitter regularly after use; never store it wet.

• Keep the Polar Heart Rate Monitor out of extreme cold and heat.

• Do not expose the Polar Heart Rate Monitor to direct sunlight for extended periods.

Polar WearLink

Moisten the electrode areas of the strap under running water and make sure that it is well moistened.

Attach the connector to the strap. Attach the connector’s letter R to the letter R on the strap and snap the fastener.

Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably. Secure the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and snap the second fastener.

Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a central, upright position.

Starp

When using other Polar transmitters:

Polar Transmitter

Elastic Strap

Electrode areas

on the back.

Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap.

Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably. Secure the strap around your chest, below the chest muscles. Lock the buckle.

Lift the transmitter off your chest and wet the grooved

electrode areas on the back of it.

Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and the Polar logo is in a central upright position.

All Polar Transmitters:

Wear the wrist receiver as you would wear an ordinary watch. If you go biking, you may attach the wrist receiver to a Polar Bike Mount™. Keep the wrist receiver within the transmission range (1 meter/ 3 feet).

It is recommended that you wear the transmitter against your bare skin to ensure flawless operation. However, if you wish to wear the transmitter over a shirt, moisten the shirt well under the electrodes.

It is important that the electrodes are wet during exercise. After exercising, to preserve the electrodes and battery life:

1. Wash the transmitter carefully with a mild soap and water solution.

2. Rinse it with pure water.

3. Dry the transmitter carefully.

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BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

RESET

START/STOP/OK

• Start heart rate measurement

• Start the stopwatch

• Stop the stopwatch

• Activate the displayed mode

• Lock your selection

• Move forward to the next mode

• Select the desired value (up)

Down

• Move backward to the previous mode

• Select the desired value (down)

• Backlight on

• Signal sound on or off

RESET

Briefly pressing a button (approximately 1 second) will do different things than pressing and holding button for a longer period of time (approximately 2 to 5 seconds).

Down

MODES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor has four main modes:

1. TIME OF DAY

You can use the Polar Heart Rate Monitor as an ordinary watch with date, weekday indicator and alarm function.

Press and hold START/STOP/OK to return to the Time of day display, wherever you are in the Options setting or File recalling cycle.

Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor starts reminding you at full hours if more than three days has passed since your last recorded exercise. Keep exercising regularly!

2. EXERCISE

In the Exercise mode you measure the heart rate. In this mode you can

• see your heart rate reading

• record the exercise data

• use the stopwatch

• determine your OwnZone®

• see your exercising limits

• see the time of day

• see the time you have exercised within your target

zone so far

• see the OwnCal® calorie count of your exercise session

• In models M61 and M62: swap heart rate limits

• In models M61 and M62: swap user (before

stopwatch is on)

3. FILE

Polar Heart Rate Monitor saves information on your latest exercise session. In the File mode you can see the following information:

• date of the exercise

• total exercising time

• exercising time spent in your target zone

• heart rate limits used during exercise

• average heart rate

• OwnCal calorie count and fat

percentage of the energy expenditure during the exercise session

• total calorie expenditure starting from the moment you have reset the counter

• total exercising time starting from the moment you have reset the counter

• In models M61 and M62: your latest OwnIndex™ based on Polar Fitness Test™

4. OPTIONS

In the Options mode you can define the following information:

• User specific information; weight, age and sex. In models M61 and M62 you can also define height and your activity level for Polar Fitness Test. You have two users and can set the preferences for both user 1 and user 2.

• OwnZone ON/OFF select whether you want to use your personal OwnZone or determine the values for the Target Zone manually. In models M61 and M62 you can choose between three OwnZone levels: OwnZone basic, low and high.

• OwnCal calorie counter ON/OFF

• In models M61 and M62: Polar

Fitness Test ON/OFF

• Watch settings; alarm, 12h/24h mode, time of day, date

SETTINGS

In the Options mode you can set

• your personal user information which is a prerequisite for using OwnZone and OwnCal functions

• measurement options which are used during Exercise mode

• watch functions

• In models M61 and M62: Polar Fitness Test

function ON or OFF.

At any time during the settings you can return to the Time of day display by pressing and holding START/STOP/OK.

The digits run faster if you press and hold the

Up or Down. Release the button at the

desired value.

USER INFORMATION

Begin with the display showing the time of day.

1. Press Up or Down until OPTIONS is displayed.

2. Press START/STOP/OK to enter the Options mode. USER SET is displayed.

3. Press START/STOP/OK to enter the user information loop.

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SETTING USER 1 or 2

If you are in the Time of day display start from User information.

In models M61 and M62 you can set two users’ preferences. This function is practical e.g. for another family member. Make the settings ready for both users: when you start exercising, just select your personal user id 1 or 2.

USER appears, 1 or 2 is flashing.

1. Press Up or Down to select USER 1 or USER 2.

2. Press START/STOP/OK to lock your selection.

You have now selected the user id. All settings are made to the selected user.

In File, Measure, Options and Fitness test main modes you can change the user id by pressing and holding

If you want to disable the user id 2, set the weight of the user 2 to zero.

Continue by setting your weight or return to the Time of day display by pressing and holding START/STOP/OK.

SETTING WEIGHT

If you are in the Time of day display start from User information. Press START/STOP/OK until

KG or LBS appears and the digits of kilograms/ pounds are flashing.

1. Press Up or Down to adjust your weight.

2. Press START/STOP/OK to lock your selection.

You have now set your weight.

Up.

You can change the weight unit between kg and lbs in watch settings. 24 h time mode -> kg 12 h time mode -> lbs

Continue the user settings or return to the Time of day display by pressing and holding START/STOP/OK.

SETTING HEIGHT

In models M61 and M62 you need to set your height.

If you are in the Time of day display start from User information. Press START/STOP/OK until

CM or FT / INCH appears and the digits of centimeters/ feet are flashing.

1. Press Up or Down to adjust your height.

2. Press START/STOP/OK to lock your selection. You have now set your height.

You can change the height unit between cm and ft/ inch in watch settings. 24 h time mode -> cm 12 h time mode -> ft

Continue by setting your age or return to the Time of day display by pressing and holding START/STOP/OK.

SETTING AGE

If you are in the Time of day display start from User information. Press START/STOP/OK until

AGE appears and the digits for years are flashing.

1. Press Up or Down to adjust your age.

2. Press START/STOP/OK to lock your selection. You have now set your age.

Continue by setting your gender or return to the Time of day display by pressing and holding START/STOP/OK.

SETTING SEX

If you are in the Time of day display start from User information. Press START/STOP/OK until

SEX appears and FEMALE/MALE is flashing.

1. Press Up or Down to select the right gender.

2. Press START/STOP/OK to lock your selection. You have now set your gender.

SETTING ACTIVITY LEVEL

In models M61 and M62 you need to set a suitable activity level for Polar Fitness Test. OwnIndex

If you are in the Time of day display start from User information. Press START/STOP/OK until

ACTIVITY appears and LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH/TOP is flashing.

1. Press Up or Down to select the right activity

level.

2. Press START/STOP/OK to lock your selection.

You have now set all necessary user information.

USER SET is displayed.

Choose from the following two alternatives to continue:

1. To set OwnZone function ON or OFF, press Up.

2. To return to the Time of day display, press Up

or Down until you come to the Time of day display or simply press and hold START/STOP/OK.

MEASUREMENT OPTIONS SETTING

TURNING OWNZONE ON/OFF

Select whether you want to use the OwnZone option. Alternatively, you can set the target zone limits manually yourself.

If you choose to use OwnZone, Polar Heart Rate Monitor asks your user information, if you haven’t set them earlier in the USER SET mode.

Begin with the display showing the time of day.

1. Press Up or Down until OPTIONS is displayed.

2. Press START/STOP/OK to enter the setting loop.

USER SET is displayed.

3. Press Up once.

OWNZONE ON or OFF is displayed.

4. Press START/STOP/OK to enter the setting loop.

OWNZONE is displayed. ON or OFF is flashing.

5. Press Up or Down to select OwnZone ON or OFF.

ON - You can determine your OwnZone each time you start exercising and use the OwnZone limits to guide your intensity level. OFF - The OwnZone function is off and you can set the target zone limits manually.

6. Press START/STOP/OK to lock your selection.

In models M61 and M62 you select between three different OwnZones:

• OwnZone BASIC for allround exercising

• OwnZone LOW for light intensity exercising

• OwnZone HIGH for moderate intensity exercising

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3. Press Up once. OWNZONE OFF or BASIC or LOW or HIGH is displayed.

4. Press START/STOP/OK to enter the setting loop. OWNZONE is displayed. OFF or BASIC or LOW or HIGH is flashing.

5. Press Up or Down to select a suitable

OwnZone for your exercise or OwnZone OFF.

6. Press START/STOP/OK to lock your selection.

Choose from the following alternatives to continue:

1. If you selected OwnZone OFF continue directly

from Setting heart rate limits manually.

2. If you selected OwnZone ON continue from

Turning the OwnCal calorie counter ON/OFF

by pressing Up once.

3. Return to the Time of day display by pressing and

holding START/STOP/OK.

SETTING HEART RATE LIMITS MANUALLY

If you choose not to use the OwnZone function, you may manually enter a target zone. When you start the manual target zone settings for the first time:

• Polar Heart Rate Monitor automatically

calculates you heart rate limits based on age, if you have set your user information.

• If you haven’t done the user settings, default

settings 80/ 160 are shown on the display.

You can start exercising with these limits right away.

Begin with the display showing the time of day.

1. Press Up or Down until you enter the

Options mode.

2. Press START/STOP/OK to enter the setting loop. USER SET is displayed.

3. Press Up once. OWNZONE OFF is displayed.

4. Press START/STOP/OK to enter the setting loop. OWNZONE is displayed. OFF is flashing.

5. Press START/STOP/OK to lock OwnZone OFF.

LIMITS is displayed. The upper limit is flashing.

6. Press Up or Down to adjust the value.

The digits run faster if you press and hold the

Up or Down button. Release the button

at the desired value.

7. Press START/STOP/OK to lock your selection. The lower limit reading starts to flash.

8. Press Up or Down to adjust the correct

value.

9. Press START/STOP/OK to lock your selection. OWNZONE OFF is displayed.

The highest possible value for the upper limit is 240 and the lowest possible value for the lower limit is 30. The lower limit cannot be set above the upper limit.

Choose from the following two alternatives to continue:

1. To continue setting the OwnCal function ON or

OFF, press Up.

2. To return to the Time of day display, press Up

or Down until you come to the Time of day display or simply press and hold START/STOP/OK.

TURNING THE OWNCAL CALORIE COUNTER ON/OFF

Begin with the display showing the time of day.

1. Press Up or Down until OPTIONS is

displayed.

2. Press START/STOP/OK to enter the setting loop. USER SET is displayed.

3. Press Up or Down until OWNCAL is displayed.

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