Polar ft80 user manual

Create up to three workouts in polarpersonaltrainer. See Transfer Data for more information. Press OK to start your warm-up session and after warm-up, press OK again. Start workout? Select Yes and press OK. Select the workout and press OK.

Select the exercise you want to perform from the list. Press OK and start your workout with the first set. When you have completed a set, the FT80 tells you the optimal recovery time. Sit down to wait and see when your heart rate graph hits the dotted line on the display and you hear a beep. You have now recovered enough. Start next set! When you have completed all sets of an exercise press OK , and Exercise completed? Select Yes to save the exercise data. The exercise set is now removed from your exercise list in this session.

After workout, carry out a suitable cool down session. To stop the cool down session, press BACK twice. Transfer data to polarpersonaltrainer. If you have not yet downloaded workouts from polarpersonaltrainer. Press OK and select Start strength training. Perform the exercises and finish your workout. After workout, transfer data to polarpersonaltrainer. If you have activated the STAR Training Program, the performed strength trainings are automatically accumulated to the weekly training results.

Starting every session with OwnZone determination guarantees safe, effective and individual heart rate zones. Check your OwnZone at least: when you change training environment or sport.

OwnZone determination takes only five minutes, and can be performed as a warm-up in any sport. If training program is activated and you actively use this determination, FT80 incorporates your long-term results when updating program targets. Follow the instructions on the display.

You should hear a snap. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type. The Polar training computer shows your performance indicators. It indicates the level of physiological strain and intensity during your training session. No other use is intended or implied. 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. Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years? In addition to exercise intensity, medications for heart conditions, blood pressure, psychological conditions, asthma, breathing, etc.

If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when exercising, it is recommended that you stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity.

If you are using a pacemaker, you can use Polar training computers. In theory interference to pacemaker caused by Polar products should not be possible. In practice no reports exist to suggest anyone ever having experienced interference. We cannot however issue an official guarantee on our products' suitability with all pacemakers or other implanted devices due to the variety of devices available.

If you have any doubts, or if you experience any unusual sensations while using Polar products, please consult your physician or contact the implanted electronic device manufacturer to determine safety in your case. 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 heart rate sensor, wear it over a shirt, but moisten the shirt well under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation. If you use perfume or insect repellent on your skin, you must ensure that it does not come into contact with the training computer or the heart rate sensor. Training equipment with electronic components may cause interfering stray signals.

To tackle these problems, try the following:. Remove the heart rate sensor from your chest and use the training equipment as you would normally. Move the wrist unit around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or does not flash the heart symbol.

Interference is often worst right in front of the display panel of the equipment, while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance. Put the heart rate sensor back on your chest and keep the wrist unit in this interference-free area as much as possible.

If the FT80 still does not work, the piece of equipment may be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement. FT80 may be worn when swimming. To maintain water resistance, do not press buttons under water. Products are divided into three categories according to their water resistance.

Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category, and compare it to the chart below. Please note that these definitions do not necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers. Marking on the case back.

Protected against wash splashes, sweat, raindrops etc. Not suitable for swimming. If you don't know where you are in the menu , press and hold BACK until time is displayed. All other settings but time and date are saved. If the heart rate measurement does not work with the sports apparel, try using the strap.

If it works, the problem is most probably in the apparel. Strong electromagnetic signals can cause erratic readings. Electromagnetic disturbances may occur near high-voltage power lines, traffic lights, overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines or trams, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor-driven training equipment, cellular phones, or at electric security gates.

To avoid erratic readings, move away from possible sources of disturbance. If the abnormal reading continues despite moving away from the source of disturbance, slow down and check your pulse manually.

If you feel it corresponds to the high reading on the display, you may be experiencing cardiac arrhythmia. Most cases of arrhythmia are not serious, but consult your doctor nevertheless. A cardiac event may have altered your ECG waveform. In this case, consult your physician. If heart rate measurement fails despite the actions mentioned previously, the battery of your heart rate sensor may be empty.

The Polar FT80 training computer applies the following patented technologies, among others:. Limited Polar International Guarantee. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. Next, View week targets? Select YES to view the time and calorie targets for your first training week.

If you select No ,. Training program active! Press DOWN to change the display. You have now activated your training program. Wear the heart rate sensor, lie down and relax for minutes.

The fitness test begins instantly once the FT80 has located your heart rate. About 5 minutes later, a beep will indicate the end of the test, and your test result will appear on the display. Select Yes to save the test result in your User information and OwnIndex results. If you know your. Moisten the electrode area of the strap. Attach the connector to the strap. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap.

Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably. Check that the moist electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a central and upright position. Detach the connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. Sweat and moisture may keep the electrodes wet and the heart rate sensor activated.

This will reduce the heart rate sensor battery life. For more detailed washing instructions, see Important Information. Wear the training computer and heart rate sensor. To modify sounds, heart rate view or other training settings before starting the training session, select Training Settings. See section Settings for more information.

Your training session is saved only when the recording has been on for more than one minute. For more information on instant, training session feedback, see the full user manual at www. A training summary will be shown only if the training session has lasted for more than one minute. Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration.