Polar TEMPO Heart Rate Monitor User Manual


 
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Contents
How does Polar Tempo work .................................................. 5
Polar Tempo parts ....................................................
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Polar Tempo symbols ...............................................
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Getting going ...........................................................
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Start the heart rate measurement ........................................... 7
Functions during heart rate measurement.............................. 8
See your heart rate ...................................................
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Check elapsed exercising time................................
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Reset exercising time ...............................................
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Stop the heart rate measurement ........................................... 9
Exercising with your Polar Heart Rate Monitor ..................... 10
Intensity of exercise ...............................................
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Frequency of training .............................................
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Type of activity .......................................................
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Structure of an exercise session ............................
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References .............................................................
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Developing a personal exercise program ............................ 16
Classify yourself by level of activity........................
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Determine your exercise goals ..............................
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Examples of exercise recommendations ...............
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Care and maintenance ......................................................... 20
Taking care .............................................................
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Batteries .................................................................
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Precautions ........................................................................... 22
In a water environment ...........................................
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Interference ............................................................
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Frequently asked questions.................................................. 24
Technical specifications........................................................ 26
Polar books and accessories ............................................... 27
Service .................................................................................. 28
Check list................................................................
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Sending instructions...............................................
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Polar’s service procedure.......................................
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Limited Polar warranty .......................................................... 30
Disclaimer ............................................................................. 31
Notes..................................................................................... 32
Tempo man/GBR/C 27.12.2000, 14:542-3