Polar V800 Heart Rate Monitor User Manual


 
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BAROMETER
The barometer features include:
l Altitude, ascent and descent
l Temperature during training (can be viewed on the display)
l Inclinometer (Requires Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart)
V800 measures altitude with an atmospheric air pressure sensor and converts the measured air pressure into
an altitude reading. This is the most accurate way to measure altitude and altitude changes (ascent / descent)
after calibration. Ascended and descended are shown in meters/feet. Uphill/downhill steepness is shown in
percentages and grade, and is only visible during training when using a Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart when
cycling.
To make sure that the altitude remains accurate, it needs to be calibrated whenever a reliable reference, such
as a peak or a topographic map, is available or when at sea level. Calibration can also be set to automatic.
This is especially useful if a training session is always started in the same environment. Pressure variations
due to weather conditions, or indoor air-conditioning, may affect altitude readings.
The temperature shown is the temperature of your V800. When wearing V800 on your wrist, your body heat
affects the temperature reading. To get an accurate air temperature reading, take V800 off your wrist for 15-20
minutes.
Altitude is automatically calibrated with GPS, and the altitude will be shown in gray until it is calibrated.
To get the most accurate altitude readings, it is recommended to always manually calibrate altitude when you
know your current altitude. Manual calibration can be done in the pre-training view or in the training view quick
menu. For more information, See "Quick Menu" on page 34
SMART COACHING
Whether it’s assessing your day-to-day fitness levels, creating individual training plans, working out at the
right intensity or receiving instant feedback, Smart Coaching offers a choice of unique, easy-to-use features,
personalized to your needs and designed for maximum enjoyment and motivation when training.
V800 includes the following Smart Coaching features:
l Training Load
l Recovery status based on Training Load and 24/7 activity
l Training Benefit
l Jump Test
l Fitness Test
l Orthostatic Test