Polar Electro FT4 User manual

Polar FT4™
Getting Started Guide
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Getting Started Guide

CONTENTS
1. GET STARTED.................... 3
Get to Know Your Polar FT4™
Training Computer................ 3
FT4 Buttons and Menu .......... 4
Basic Settings.................... 5
2. TRAINING........................ 7
Wear the Transmitter ............. 7
Record Your Training Session..... 8
Start Training.................... 8
Stop Training.................... 8
Follow-up ....................... 8
3. CUSTOMER SERVICE
INFORMATION................... 9
Caring for Your Polar FT4......... 9
Battery .......................... 9
Precautions....................... 10
Technical Specifications.......... 11
Guarantee........................ 12

1. GET STARTED
Get to Know Your Polar FT4™Training Computer
Training computer records and displays
your heart rate and other data during
training.
WearLink®transmits the heart rate signal to
the training computer. The WearLink
consists of a connector (A) and strap (B).
The full FT4 user manual can be
downloaded at www.polar.fi/support.
Register your Polar product at
http://register.polar.fi/ to ensure we can
keep improving our products and services to
better meet your needs.
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Get Started 3

FT4 Buttons and Menu
UP: Enter the menu and move through selection lists,
adjust values. Change the watch face with a long press in the
time view.
OK: Confirm selections, select training type or training
settings
DOWN: Enter the menu and move through selection lists,
adjust values
BACK:
• Exit the menu
• Return to the previous level
• Cancel selection
• Leave settings unchanged
• With a long press, return to Time view
LIGHT:
• Illuminate the display
• With a long press, enter quick menu in Time view (to lock
buttons, set alarm or select time zone) or during training
(to adjust training sounds or lock buttons)
4Get Started

Basic Settings
To activate your Polar FT4 training
computer, press and hold any button for
one second. Once the FT4 is activated, it
cannot be switched off.
1. Language: Select Deutsch,
English,Español,
Français,Italiano,Suomi,Svenska
or Português with UP/DOWN. Press
OK.
2. Please enter basic settings is
displayed. Press OK.
3. Select Time format.
4. Enter Time.
5. Enter Date.
6. Select Units Set metric (KG, CM) or
imperial (LBS, FT). By selecting
lbs/ft, calories are displayed as CAL,
otherwise they are shown as KCAL.
Calories are measured as kilocalories.
7. Enter Weight.
8. Enter Height.
9. Enter Date of birth.
10. Select Sex.
11. Settings OK? is displayed.
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Get Started 5

To accept and save the settings,
select Yes. FT4 enters Time mode.
To change the settings, select No.
Re-enter your basic settings.
You can modify your user information at a
later date. For more information, consult
the full user manual at
www.polar.fi/support.
6Get Started

2. TRAINING
Wear the Transmitter
Before starting training recording, you need to wear
the transmitter.
1. Wet the electrode areas of the strap well under
running water.
2. Attach the connector to the strap. Adjust the
strap length to fit it tightly but comfortably.
3. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the
chest muscles, and attach the hook to the
other end of the strap.
4. Check that the wet 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 when you are
not using it to maximize the transmitter lifetime. See
detailed washing instructions in Customer Service
Information.
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Training 7

Record Your Training Session
Start Training
1. Wear the transmitter and the training
computer.
2. Press OK. Wait until your heart rate
is displayed, and then press OK to
start the recording.
To modify sound, heart rate view or other
training settings before starting the
training session, select Training
Settings.
Your training file is saved only when the
recording has lasted for more than one
minute.
Stop Training
1. To pause the recording of your
training session, press BACK. To
continue training recording press OK.
2. To stop the recording, press BACK
once more. Stopped is displayed. A
summary of your training session
appears. For more information on
reviewing your training data, consult
the full user manual at
www.polar.fi/support.
Follow-up
For a long-term follow up transfer data
from your FT4 manually to
polarpersonaltrainer.com web service.
There you can see detailed information of
your training data and get a better
understanding of your training. First you
need to register at
polarpersonaltrainer.com and after that
you can transfer your Training data. For
further instructions see
polarpersonaltrainer.com "Help".
8Training

3. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION
Caring for Your Polar FT4
Training computer: Complete care and
maintenance instructions please see full user
manual at www.polar.fi/support.
WearLink transmitter: Detach the transmitter
connector from the strap and rinse the strap
under running water after every use. Dry the
connector with a soft towel. Never use alcohol
or any abrasive material (steel wool or cleaning
chemicals).
Wash the strap regularly in a washing
machine at 40ºC/104ºF or at least after every
fifth use. This ensures reliable measurement
and maximizes the life span of the transmitter.
Use a washing pouch. Do not soak, spin-dry,
iron, dry clean or bleach the strap. Do not use
detergent with bleach or fabric softener. Never
put the transmitter connector in the washing
machine or drier!
Dry and store the strap and the transmitter
connector separately. Wash the strap in a
washing machine before long-term storage and
always after use in pool water with high chlorine
content.
Battery
We recommend that you have the battery
replaced by an authorized Polar Service Center.
They test your Polar FT4 for water resistance
after battery replacement.
•The low battery indicator is displayed when
10-15% of the battery capacity is left.
•Excessive use of the backlight drains the
battery more rapidly.
•In cold conditions, the low battery indicator
may appear, but will disappear when the
temperature rises.
•The backlight and sound are automatically
turned off when the low battery indicator is
displayed. Any alarms set prior to the
appearance of the low battery indicator will
remain active.
To change the battery yourself, consult the full
user manual at www.polar.fi/support.
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Customer Service Information 9

Precautions
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.
• Have you been physically inactive for the
past five years?
• Do you have high blood pressure or high
blood cholesterol?
• Do you have symptoms of any disease?
• Are you taking any blood pressure or heart
medication?
• Do you have a history of breathing problems?
• Are you recovering from a serious illness or
medical treatment?
• Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted
electronic device?
• Do you smoke?
• Are you pregnant?
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.
It is important to be sensitive to your body’s
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 FT4 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 FT4.
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
flawless operation. If you use insect repellent on
your skin, make sure that it does not come into
contact with the training computer or the
transmitter.
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Technical Specifications
FT4 Training Computer
Battery type CR1632
Battery life Average 12 months (training 0.5
h/day, 7 days/week)
Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F
Wrist strap material Polyurethane
Back cover and wrist
strap buckle
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.
Watch accuracy Better than ± 0.5 seconds/day at 25
°C / 77 °F temperature.
Accuracy of heart rate
measurement
± 1% or ± 1 bpm, whichever larger,
definition applies to steady state
conditions.
Water resistance 30m (Suitable for bathing and
swimming)
WearLink Transmitter
Battery type CR 2025
Battery life Average 2 years (1 h/day, 7
days/week)
Battery sealing ring O-ring 20.0 x 1.0 Material FPM
Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F
Connector material Polyamide
Strap material 35% Polyester, 35% Polyamide,
30% Polyurethane
Water resistance 30m (Suitable for bathing and
swimming)
Water resistance of Polar FT4
To maintain water resistance, do not press
buttons under water. For more information, visit
http://www.polar.fi/support. Water resistance of
Polar products is tested according to
International Standard ISO 2281. Please note
that these definitions do not necessarily apply
to products of other manufacturers.
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Customer Service Information 11

Guarantee
•This limited Polar international guarantee is
issued by Polar Electro Inc. for the
consumers who have purchased this product
in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar
international guarantee is issued by Polar
Electro Oy for the consumers who have
purchased this product in other countries.
•Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy
guarantees to the original consumer/
purchaser of this product that the product
will be free from defects in material or
workmanship for two years from the date of
purchase.
•Please keep the receipt as a proof of
purchase!
•The guarantee does not cover the battery,
damage due to misuse, abuse, accidents or
non-compliance with the precautions;
improper maintenance, commercial use,
cracked or broken cases.
•The guarantee does not cover any damage/s,
losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or
incidential, consequential or special, arising
out of, or related to the product. During the
guarantee period the product will be either
repaired or replaced at an authorized
service center free of charge.
•This guarantee does not affect the
consumer’s statutory rights under
applicable national or state laws in force, or
the consumer’s rights against the dealer
arising from their sales/ purchase contract.
© 2009 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
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of Microsoft Corporation.
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Disclaimer
•The material in this manual is for
informational purposes only. The products it
describes are subject to change without
prior notice, due to the manufacturer’s
continuous 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.
•Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy shall
not be liable for any damages, losses, costs
or expenses, direct, indirect or incidental,
consequential or special, arising out of, or
related to the use of this material or the
products described herein.
This product is protected by the incorporeal
rights of Polar Electro Oy as defined by the
following documents: US7418237,
US7324841, USD492783S, USD492784S,
USD492999S, US5611346, US7076291, US
6537227, US 6540686, US 5486818,
US5690119. Other patents pending.
Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy,
Professorintie 5, FIN-90440 KEMPELE, Tel
[phone], Fax [phone],
www.polar.fi
This product is compliant with Directive
93/42/EEC. The relevant Declaration of
Conformity is available at www.polar.fi/support.
This marking shows that Polar products are
electronic devices and are in the scope of
Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). Products and
batteries and accumulators used in products are
in the scope of Directive 2006/66/EC and
should thus be disposed of separately in EU
countries and also in the countries outside the
EU by following local waste disposal
regulations.
This marking shows that the product is
protected against electric shocks.
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Manufactured by
Polar Electro Oy
Professorintie 5
FIN-90440 KEMPELE
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.polar.fi