Polar Electro FT7 User manual

Polar FT7™
Getting Started Guide
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Getting Started Guide

CONTENTS
1. GET STARTED.................... 3
Get to Know Your Polar FT7™
Training Computer................ 3
FT7 Buttons and Menu ........... 4
Basic Settings.................... 5
2. TRAINING........................ 6
Wear the Transmitter ............. 6
Record Your Training Session..... 7
Start Training.................... 7
Stop Training.................... 7
Transfer Data.................... 8
3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..... 9
Caring for Your FT7............... 9
Battery .......................... 10
Precautions....................... 10
Technical Specifications.......... 12
Guarantee........................ 12

1. GET STARTED
Get to Know Your Polar FT7™Training Computer
Training computer records and displays your
heart rate and other data during training.
Polar WearLink®+transmitter transmits the
heart rate signal to the training computer. The
WearLink consists of a connector (A) and strap
(B).
The full user manual and the latest version of
this getting started guide can be downloaded
at www.polar.fi/support.
For video tutorials, go to
http://www.polar.fi/en/support/video_tutorials.
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Get Started 3

FT7 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 FT7 training
computer, press and hold any button for
one second. Once the FT7 is activated, it
cannot be switched off.
1. Language: Select Deutsch,English,
Español,Français,Italiano,
Português,Suomi or Svenska 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.
To accept and save the settings, select
Yes. FT7 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.
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Get Started 5

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 after every use, to
maximize the transmitter battery lifetime. Sweat and
moisture may keep the electrodes wet and the transmitter
activated. This will reduce the transmitter battery life. See
detailed washing instructions in the Important Information
chapter.
6Training

Record Your Training Session
Start Training
1. Wear the transmitter and the training
computer.
2. Press OK and select Start. 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.
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Training 7

Transfer Data
For a long-term follow-up, transfer your
training files effortlessly from FT7 to
polarpersonaltrainer.com. 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 data transfer you need an optional
Polar FlowLink data transfer unit and
WebSync software, or alternatively you
can transfer your training data manually
to polarpersonaltrainer.com. For more
information on data transfer, consult the
full user manual at www.polar.fi/support
or polarpersonaltrainer.com "Help".
8Training

3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Register your Polar product at
http://register.polar.fi/ to ensure we can keep
improving our products and services to better
meet your needs.
The username for your Polar Account is always your
email address. The same username and password
are valid for Polar product registration,
polarpersonaltrainer.com, Polar discussion forum
and Newsletter registration.
Caring for Your FT7
Training computer: For complete care and
maintenance instructions, see the 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 to maximize the
transmitter battery lifetime. Wash the strap in
a washing machine before long-term storage and
always after use in pool water with high chlorine
content.
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Important Information 9

Battery
The FT7 and WearLink+ both have a user
changeable battery. To change the battery
yourself, consult the full user manual at
www.polar.fi/support.
•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.
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?
10 Important Information

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 FT7 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 FT7.
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.
The combined impact of moisture and intense
abrasion may cause a black color to come off the
transmitter’s surface, possibly staining
light-colored clothes. 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 transmitter.
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Important Information 11

Technical Specifications
FT7 Training Computer
Battery type CR1632
Battery life Average 11 months (training 1
h/day, 7 days/week)
Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F
Back cover material Polyamide
Wrist strap material Polyurethane
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 700 hours of use
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)
Polar FlowLink and Polar WebSync 2.1 (or
newer)
System Requirements: PC MS Windows (2000/XP/Vista), 32
bit, Microsoft .NET Framework
Version 2.0
Intel Mac OS X 10.5 or newer
Water resistance of Polar FT7
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.
12 Important Information

Guarantee
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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 with respect to any product will be
limited to countries where the product has been
initially marketed.
© 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
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of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro
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this product are registered trademarks of Polar
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of Microsoft Corporation.
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Important Information 13

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.
14 Important Information

Manufactured by
Polar Electro Oy
Professorintie 5
FIN-90440 KEMPELE
Tel [phone]
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