Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor User Manual


 
3. TRAINING
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.
For more detailed information on how to maintain your transmitter, see Washing Instructions for
WearLink+ Transmitter (page 14).
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 training sound, heart rate view, heart touch or zone limits before starting the recording of the
training session, select Settings > Training Settings. For more information, see Training Settings (page 12).
Your training file is saved only when the recording has lasted for more than one minute.
Exercise duration timer
The FT7 has an exercise duration timer, which enables you to just record exercise time without using the
transmitter.
1. To time your exercise press OK twice Started is displayed.
2. Press DOWN until you can see the DURATION/ TIME OF DAY display.
3. You can follow the elapsed time. When Check heart rate transmitter! appears, press OK to continue
timing.
4. To stop the timing, press BACK twice.
5. The summary will follow and you can check the elapsed time.
Burn Fat or Improve Fitness
While training, the Polar FT7 displays your optimal training intensity for burning fat and improving fitness.
These intensities may vary depending on your daily physical and mental condition. When you start
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6 Training