Polar Electro AXN500 User manual

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Polar
Outdoor Computer
AXN500™/AXN700™
USER MANUAL

BUTTONS
Light/
Keylock
Stop
Start
Up
Down
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
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
Start
Up
Start Start Start Start
Compass:
BEARING
Stop
Action:
Up Up Up Up
Stop
Test:
HR REST
REC ON
Stop
Altitude
SCALE
Activate:
ALTI/BARO
Menu
WATCH SET
FILES
SETTINGS
STOPWATCH
COUNTDOWN
CONNECT
Stop
Altitude
CALIBRATION
Stop
Test:
FITNESS
Activate:
BARO/ALTI
Barometer
CALIBRATION
Stop
Compass:
CALIBRATION
Compass:
DECLINATION
Altitude
ALARM
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.

POLAR OUTDOOR COMPUTER SET
AXN700
AXN500
Wrist Unit
With the wrist unit, you can monitor
your outdoor activity and environment.
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
Computer settings are also easy to
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.
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.

5ENGLISH 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
CONTENTS

CONTENTS6
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 HRrest Test ............................................................................................................. 56
3.5.5 Resting Heart Rate - HRrest Test Result .................................................................................................. 58
4. ADJUSTING SETTINGS, REVIEWING FILES AND USING TIMERS (TIME MAIN MODE) ........................................................ 59
4.1 WATCH SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................. 59
4.1.1 Setting Alarms ................................................................................................................................. 60

7CONTENTS
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

CONTENTS8
7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 102
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 103
9. LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE .............................................................................................................. 104
10. POLAR DISCLAIMER ..................................................................................................................................................... 105
11. INDEX .......................................................................................................................................................................... 106

9THE WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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.
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).
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)
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

THE WRIST UNIT BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS10
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.
2. Continue by pressing the Start button and follow the
steps below:
The display reads: Press Up or
Down button to
set the flashing
value
Press the Start
button to
accept
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)
Up / Down
Up / Down
Up / Down
Up / Down
Up / Down
Up / Down
Up / Down
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Note:
•The numbers scroll faster if you press and hold the Up or Down
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.