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Polar SmartEdge ™

Heart Rate Monitor

User's manual
 Congratulations on purchasing the Polar SmartEdge

Quick Guide Road Map Heart Rate Monitor. We are proud to assist you in
achieving your personal fitness goals.

BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS This guide will provide you with the basic
information on how to exercise with your Polar
• SET/START/STOP Heart Rate Monitor and how to get the maximum
• Select (to use a mode/ benefit from its functions.
to make settings) press MODE
press SET-START-STOP Wirelessly and continuously yours,
• Lock your selection
• Start the stopwatch press and hold SET-START-STOP
• Stop the stopwatch
12/24 h
• MODE
• Move onward to the
following mode or function VISUAL CUES TO READ THIS GUIDE
• SIGNAL/LIGHT set alarm set time set date
• Adjust your settings Indicates a tip to do things faster.
• Signal sound on or off
• Backlight on
Indicates important issues. Please, pay attention!
OWNZONE DETERMINATION
(define OwnZone)

1. Set your age. stopwatch see see see Indicates a useful tip. It is good to know these things.
2. Set the OwnZone function ON. running time of day time in TZ KCal
3. Check that the transmitter belt is tight enough and the
electrodes are well moistened. stop stopwatch See also
4. Start heart rate measurement.
5. Start the stopwatch. IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER!
6. There are five stages in finding your OwnZone. After each
stage you hear a long beep which tells you that you should • Adjust the strap length snug enough and wet the Polar Coded
increase your speed slightly. The display shows which stage Transmitter electrodes to ensure flawless heart rate
you are in: total time session total measurement.
exercising time in TZ KCal KCal • Do not bend or stretch the transmitter.
1. Walking at very slow pace for 2 min. • Do not operate the buttons of the wrist receiver under water.
2. Walking at brisk pace for 2 min. • Wash and dry your transmitter regularly after use;
3. Walking at very brisk pace for 2 min. never store it wet.
OwnZone
4. Jogging at slow pace for 2 min. on • Keep the Polar Heart Rate Monitor out of
5. Running for 2 min. USER OwnZone TZ KCal Help extreme cold and heat.
off limits on/off on/off
7. At some point during stages 2-5 you will hear two beeps. age weight sex latest
Polar SmartEdge has determined your OwnZone! OwnZone
KG/LBS
 Contents
How Polar SmartEdge works .................................................. 5
Polar SmartEdge parts ............................................. 5
Getting going ........................................................... 6
Buttons and their functions ...................................... 7
Modes and their functions ........................................ 7
Polar SmartEdge Help .............................................. 8
Setting the watch .................................................................... 9
Setting the alarm time ............................................ 10
Setting the time of day ........................................... 10
Setting the date ...................................................... 11
Setting user information and measurement options ............. 12
User settings .......................................................... 12
OwnZone on/off ...................................................... 14
Manually defined Target Zone limits ...................... 15
OwnCal calorie consumption on/off ....................... 16
Help on/off .............................................................. 17
Start the heart rate measurement ......................................... 18
Determine your OwnZone ..................................................... 19
How to determine your OwnZone .......................... 20
OwnZone methods ................................................. 21
How to use previously determined OwnZone ........ 22
Functions during heart rate measurement ............................ 23
See your heart rate ................................................. 23
Illuminate the display ............................................. 23
Turn the Target Zone sound signal on/off ............... 23
Start/stop the stopwatch ........................................ 24
Check your heart rate limits ................................... 24
Check exercise information .................................... 24
Stop the heart rate measurement ......................................... 25
 Recalling training information ............................................... 26
Total exercising time ............................................... 26
How
Exercising time in Target Zone ............................... 26 Polar SmartEdge
Calorie consumption during the exercise .............. 27
Total calorie consumption ...................................... 27 Works
Exercising with your Polar Heart Rate Monitor ..................... 28
Intensity of exercise ............................................... 29
Frequency of training ............................................. 33
Type of activity ....................................................... 33 POLAR SmartEdge PARTS
Structure of an exercise session ............................ 33
References ............................................................. 34 Your Polar SmartEdge consists of three parts:
Developing a personal exercise program ............................ 35
1. Polar Coded Transmitter™
Classify yourself by level of activity ........................ 35
• Grooved electrode areas
Determine your exercise goals .............................. 37
Examples of exercise recommendations ............... 37
Care and maintenance ......................................................... 39
Taking care ............................................................. 39
Batteries ................................................................. 40
Precautions ........................................................................... 41
In a water environment ........................................... 41 2. Elastic strap
Interference ............................................................ 41
Frequently asked questions .................................................. 43
Polar glossary ....................................................................... 47
Technical specifications ........................................................ 49
Polar books and accessories ............................................... 50
Service .................................................................................. 51
Check list ................................................................ 51
Sending instructions ............................................... 52
Polar’s service procedure ....................................... 52 3. Polar SmartEdge
Limited Polar warranty .......................................................... 53 Wrist Receiver
Disclaimer ............................................................................. 54
Index ..................................................................................... 55
Polar SmartEdge exercising diary ........................................ 56
Notes ..................................................................................... 58

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 GETTING GOING BUTTONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

1. Attach the Polar Coded You can move forward to different modes and control their
Transmitter to the elastic strap. functions by using the three buttons of the Polar SmartEdge.
Their principle functions are:
• SET/START/STOP
• Activate the displayed mode
SET/ MODE
START/ • • Lock your selection
2. Adjust the strap length to STOP • Start the stopwatch
•
fit snugly and comfortably. • Stop the stopwatch
Secure the strap around your • MODE
chest, below the chest • Move onward to the
muscles. Lock the buckle. following mode or function
• SIGNAL/LIGHT
3. Pull the Transmitter off • • Adjust your settings
your chest and wet the SIGNAL/ • Signal sound on or off
LIGHT
grooved electrode • Backlight on
areas on the back of it.
MODES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

4. Check that the wet electrode Polar SmartEdge has four main modes:
areas are firmly against your 1. TIME OF DAY
skin and the Polar logo is in You can use the Polar SmartEdge as
a central upright position. an ordinary watch with alarm function.
In the Time of Day mode you can
• turn the alarm on/off
5. Wear the Wrist Receiver as you would wear an ordinary watch. • set the alarm time
• set the time of day
Alternatively, if you go biking, you may attach the Wrist Receiver • set the date
to a Polar Bike Mount. Polar books and accessories.
Keep the Wrist Receiver within the transmission range (1 metre / 2. HEART RATE MEASURING
3 feet). Use the Measure mode during your exercise for
measuring heart rate. In this mode you can
It is recommended that you wear the Transmitter • see your heart rate reading
against your bare skin to ensure flawless operation. • use the stopwatch
However, if you wish to wear the Transmitter over a • determine your OwnZone
shirt, moisten the shirt well under the electrodes. • see your exercising limits
• see the time of day
It is important that the electrodes are wet during exercise. • see the time you have exercised
After exercising, to preserve the electrodes and battery life: within your Target Zone so far
1. Wash the Transmitter carefully with a mild soap water solution. • see the accumulated calorie
2. Rinse it with pure water. consumption of your exercise session
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3. Dry the Transmitter carefully.
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 3. FILE
Polar SmartEdge saves information on your
latest exercise session. In the File mode
you can see the following information: Setting
• total exercising time (TOTAL)
• exercising time spent in your the Watch
Target Zone (IN TZ)
• OwnCal calorie consumption
during the exercise session (KCAL) Time of day
• total cumulative calorie consumption
starting from the moment you have ALARM TIME DATE
reset the counter (T.KCAL)

4. SET
In the Set mode you can define the Set the 12/24 h display
following information: 1. To activate 12h mode with AM/PM indicator: In the Time of
• user specific information; age, Day mode, press and hold SET/START/STOP for two
weight and sex. You also see the seconds.
limits of your previously determined 2. To activate 24h mode: Press and hold SET/START/STOP
OwnZone (O.Z.V / O.Z.A) again. Release after two seconds.
• Target Zone limits; select whether The chosen time mode is now used in all watch functions.
you want to use your personal
OwnZone or determine the values Starting the settings
for the Target Zone manually 1. In the Time of day mode, press SET/START/STOP.
• OwnCal energy expenditure: select if ALARM appears in the display.
you want to use this function during exercising Alarm symbol • starts to flash.
• Help; the Polar SmartEdge guides you with help texts 2. Go through setting of alarm, time of day and date step by
if you turn this function on step following the instructions. If you chose 24h mode,
ignore the steps to set AM or PM.
POLAR SmartEdge HELP
If you want to skip some parts and go directly to set a
Polar SmartEdge guides you with help particular watch function, press MODE - move onward.
texts if the Help option is activated.
When you begin using the functions To return to Time of Day display at any stage of watch
and leave the buttons untouched settings, press MODE until your display has returned to
for 5 seconds, Polar SmartEdge will the Time of Day mode.
assume you need some assistance.
It will begin to give you hints on what You can move on even though some digit is blinking on
to do next. the display. The latest displayed values will be saved.

MODE •
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 SETTING THE ALARM TIME 3. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT repeatedly to adjust the desired hour.

In the Time of Day mode, press SET/START/STOP. 4. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection.
Alarm symbol • is flashing. The tens of minutes start flashing.

1. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to select whether you want 5. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT repeatedly to adjust the desired
the alarm on or off. tens of minutes.
Alarm is on
6. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection.
• Alarm is off The seconds go to zero.
2. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection. The minutes start flashing.
AM/PM starts to flash.
7. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT repeatedly to adjust
In 24h mode the hours flash > step 5
the desired minutes.
3. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to select AM or PM.
8. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection.
4. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection. You have gone through the time setting function.
The hours start to flash. The seconds start running.
AM/PM or the hours start flashing.
5. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT repeatedly to adjust the desired hour.
9. Press MODE and move onward to set the date.
6. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection.
The tens of minutes start flashing.
SETTING THE DATE
7. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT repeatedly to adjust
The date follows the structure YearMonthDay.
the desired tens of minutes.
The digit for the tens of years is flashing.
8. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection.
1. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to adjust the desired value for
The minutes start flashing.
the tens of years.
9. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT repeatedly to adjust the desired
2. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection.
minutes. You have gone through the alarm setting function.
The digit for years starts to flash.
The minutes are flashing.
3. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to adjust the desired value for the year.
10. Press MODE and move onward to set the time.
4. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection.
When the alarm sounds, it will remain on for one minute
The digit for month starts to flash.
unless you turn it off earlier by pressing any of the
three buttons of the wrist receiver. 5. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to adjust the desired value for the month.

6. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection.

SETTING THE TIME OF DAY
The digit for day starts to flash.
AM/PM (In 24h mode the hours) is flashing.
7. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to adjust the desired value for
1. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to select AM or PM. the day. You have gone through the date setting function.
The digit for day is flashing.
2. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection.
The hours start to flash. 8. Press MODE and return to the Time of Day mode.

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 Setting User Setting age
1. From the display showing USER, press SET/START/STOP to

Information and enter the user information loop and to change its settings.
AGE appears, the digit for tens of years is flashing.

Measurement Options 2. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to adjust the value for tens of years.

3. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection.

SET The digit for years begins to flash.

USER O.Z. LIMIT KCAL HELP 4. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to adjust the value for years.
You have now set your age.
AGE KG/LBS SEX O.Z.V/O.Z.A
Setting weight
1. In the USER setting loop, press MODE to set your weight.
In the Set mode you can define your personal user information KG appears, the digit for hundreds of kilos is flashing.
and determine the options which are used during heart rate
measurement. Select the weight unit between KG and LBS
by pressing and holding SET/START/STOP
At any time of the settings you can return to the Set mode by for two seconds.
pressing MODE until you see SET on the display.
2. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT repeatedly to adjust the value
You can move on even though some digit is blinking on the for hundreds of kg/lbs.
display. The latest displayed values will be saved.
3. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection.
The settings of user information and measurement options are The digit for tens of kg/lbs is flashing.
a prerequisite for the use of Polar SmartEdge’s unique
OwnZone and OwnCal features. 4. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to adjust the value for tens of kg/lbs.

USER SETTINGS 5. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection.

The unit for kg/lbs is flashing.
Polar SmartEdge needs information about you to calculate
your OwnZone and OwnCal calorie consumption. 6. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to adjust the unit value for kg/lbs.
You have now set your weight.
Begin with the display showing the Time of day.
1. Press MODE three times to enter the SET mode. Setting sex
2. Press SET/START/STOP to enter the setting loop. 1. In the USER setting loop, press MODE again to set your sex.
USER is displayed. SEX appears, MALE is flashing.

2. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to select the right sex.

You have now set all necessary user information.

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 See your latest OwnZone 3. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to select ON or OFF.
In the user information loop you can see the latest OwnZone ON - You can determine your OwnZone each time you
which Polar SmartEdge has determined for you. This is read- start exercising and use the OwnZone limits to
only information, you cannot change the values manually. guide your exertion level.
OFF - The OwnZone function is off and you can set the
To see your latest OwnZone heart rate limits proceed as follows: Target Zone limits manually.
1. From the display showing USER, press SET/START/STOP to
enter the user information loop. Age must be entered before the OwnZone feature can
be used. Polar SmartEdge prompts USER? if your age
2. Press MODE until O.Z.V or O.Z.A and the corresponding is missing.
heart rate readings appear on the display.
O.Z.V=Indicates OwnZone heart rate limits MANUALLY DEFINING YOUR TARGET ZONE LIMITS
based on your heart rate variability.
O.Z.A=Indicates OwnZone heart rate limits If you choose not to use the OwnZone function, you may want
based on your age. to manually enter a Target Zone.

3. Press MODE to move onward. 1. Begin with the display showing SET. Press SET/START/STOP
to enter the setting loop.
Reset the latest OwnZone heart rate limits based on your heart USER is displayed.
rate variability as follows:
1. From the display showing USER, press SET/START/STOP 2. Press MODE to move onward in the setting loop.
to enter the AGE display. O.Z. is displayed.
ON/OFF is flashing.
2. Readjust your age by pressing SIGNAL/LIGHT.
Heart rate limits based on your age are displayed on the 3. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to select OFF for OwnZone.
OwnZone heart rate limits display.
4. Press MODE to move onward to user-defined
TURNING OWNZONE ON/OFF Target Zone limits.
LIMIT is displayed.
Select whether you want to use the OwnZone option. The upper and lower limit values are flashing.
Alternatively, you can set the Target Zone limits manually
yourself. 5. Press SET/START/STOP to start setting the Target Zone limits.
The upper limit value flashes and is ready to be adjusted.
1. Begin with the display showing SET. Press SET/START/STOP
to enter the setting loop. 6. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to adjust the value.
USER is displayed.
The digits run faster if you press and hold the SIGNAL/
2. Press MODE to move onward in the setting loop. LIGHT button. Release the button at the desired value.
O.Z. is displayed
ON or OFF is flashing. 7. Press SET/START/STOP to lock your selection.
The lower limit reading starts to flash.

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 8. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to adjust the correct value. The higher the heart rate, the faster the energy expenditure
accumulation. Energy expenditure depends on body weight;
9. You have now manually set your Target Zone limits. the heavier the weight the higher the energy expenditure.
Press MODE to move onward.
Both limits are flashing. The energy expenditure measurement with Polar SmartEdge
Heart Rate Monitor is most accurate in continuous activities
The highest possible value for the upper limit is 240. such as walking, cycling and jogging.
When the lower limit reaches the upper limit value, the
lower limit will be reset to 10, the lowest possible Polar SmartEdge shows the energy expenditure of your latest
setting. exercise session as well as the cumulative total energy
expenditure value in kilocalories (kcal). Recalling
TURNING THE OWNCAL training information. 1 kilocalorie (kcal or Calorie) =
CALORIE CONSUMPTION ON/OFF 1000 calories (cal).

In health-related exercise sessions the recommendation for

1. Begin with the display showing SET. Press SET/START/STOP the target energy expenditure for a single exercise session is
to enter the setting loop. 150 kcal and for weekly accumulation 1000 kcal (Physical
USER is displayed. Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General, 1996).
For a fitness exerciser the corresponding recommendations
2. Press MODE to move onward in the setting loop until you are 300 and 1500 - 2000 kilocalories.
come to the OwnCal calorie consumption option.
KCAL is displayed, ON or OFF is flashing. ACTIVATING THE HELP ON/OFF

3. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to select whether you want the calorie Polar SmartEdge has English help texts. When you are familiar
consumption count to be ON or OFF. with the product and do not need the Help, you can disable it.

4. Press MODE to move onward. 1. Begin with the display showing SET. Press SET/START/STOP
to enter the setting loop.
Your weight and sex must be determined before the USER is displayed.
OwnCal feature can be used. Polar SmartEdge
prompts USER? if necessary user information is 2. Press MODE to move onward in the setting loop until you
missing. come to the Help function.
HELP is displayed, ON or OFF is flashing.
Polar SmartEdge calculates your energy expenditure based
on gender, body weight and heart rate. If you exercise with 3. Press SIGNAL/LIGHT to set the help ON or OFF.
your OwnZone, the calorie calculation starts when your heart
rate is above the determined lower limit. This determined limit To see the meaning of the help texts
is lower OwnZone heart rate limit minus 5 heart beats. If you Polar glossary
have chosen to exercise with your manually defined Target
Zone limits, the OwnCal calorie calculation starts from the
heart rate value of 100 bpm.

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 Start 5. Start the stopwatch by pressing SET/START/STOP.
Stopwatch starts running and you hear a long beep.

the Heart Rate Automatic recording begins.

Determining your OwnZone begins if you have

Measurement set the option on.

6. You can now start your warmup with your Polar SmartEdge.

1. Wear the Polar Coded Transmitter and the Polar SmartEdge

wrist receiver as described in the chapter Getting going.

2. To make sure that the code search will be successful:

• Keep the wrist receiver within 1 metre / 3 feet of
your transmitter Determine
• Check that you are not near to other people with heart
rate monitors, high voltage power lines, televisions, Your
mobile phones, cars, exercise equipment etc.
OwnZone
3. Begin with display showing Time of day.

4. Press MODE to enter the MEASURE mode. Polar SmartEdge is able to determine the individual training
A heart shaped frame appears. heart rate zone for you. This exercise zone is called your
The wrist receiver starts searching for coded OwnZone (O.Z.).
transmission for max. 15 seconds.
Heart rate measurement commences and the heart For most adults, OwnZone corresponds to 65-85 % of the
symbol inside the frame starts flashing. maximum heart rate. OwnZone is suitable for cardiovascular
Your heart rate reading (in beats per minute) training either for health-related or fitness improvement purposes.
appears in the display.
OwnZone works well for those whose goal is weight control via
If the code search was not successful, the frame around the physical activity and exercise, because the OwnZone intensity
heart symbol will disappear after 15 seconds. Go back to step corresponds to intensity from “light to moderate” to “moderate”.
2 to repeat the code search. Exercise of this intensity level can be conducted for extended
periods safely and often and yields the best results for weight loss.
If you still do not succeed in code searching, but your heart
rate is displayed and the heart symbol without a frame is The OwnZone can be found during a warmup period of an
flashing, you can start exercising but your wrist receiver may exercise session lasting 2-10 minutes.
become disturbed by other heart rate monitors.

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 HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR OWNZONE You can recall the limits onto the display by bringing
the watch close to the Transmitter.
OwnZone is easiest determined by walking and jogging as
instructed below. However, you are able to find your OwnZone If needed you can reset the stopwatch to zero and
with other exercise modes as well, e.g. exercising with a restart OwnZone determination:
stationary bike. The principle is that you start exercising very
slowly with light intensity and gradually increase your heart rate. 1. Stop the OwnZone determination by
pressing SET/START/STOP.
1. Check that you have set your personal user Heart rate limits for your previously determined
information correctly. OwnZone appear on the display.

2. Because the heart rate variability measurement needs 2. Stop the stopwatch by pressing SET/START/STOP.
every heart beat to be picked up properly, make sure that
the transmitter belt is tight enough and the electrodes well 3. To reset the stopwatch press and
moistened. Moisturizing cream can be used to improve hold SET/START/STOP for 2 seconds.
the contact.
4. To restart the stopwatch press SET/START/STOP.
3. Check that you have the OwnZone function ON.
You can turn the OwnZone timing signals off by pressing
4. Start the heart rate measurement as described earlier. and holding SIGNAL/LIGHT for two seconds before
starting the OwnZone determination. However you will
5. Start the stopwatch. hear two long beep signals at the time Polar SmartEdge
appears in the display. has determined your OwnZone heart rate limits.
Stopwatch starts running.
OWNZONE METHODS
6. There are five stages in finding your OwnZone. After each
stage you hear a long beep which tells you that you should Polar SmartEdge uses multiple methods for determining your
increase your speed slightly. The display shows which safe OwnZone. The primary method is to measure and
stage you are in: analyse the heart rate variability and thereby determine the
most individual and current parameters.
1. Walking at very slow pace for 2 min.
2. Walking at brisk pace for 2 min. If your heart rate exceeds the safety limit during the
3. Walking at very brisk pace for 2 min. determination, Polar SmartEdge picks up your latest OwnZone
4. Jogging at slow pace for 2 min. definition based on heart rate variability. Alternatively, if there
5. Running for 2 min. is no previous determination in memory, Polar SmartEdge will
automatically calculate Target Zone limits which are based on
7. At some point during the stages 2 - 5 you hear two beeps. your age predicted maximum heart rate. These methods ensure
This indicates that Polar SmartEdge has determined your the safest possible exercising zone determination for you.
exercising limits and you can continue your exercising.
The determined heart rate limits are displayed
for a few seconds.

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 The method used in defining the exercising Target Zone is
indicated after the two beeps as follows: Functions during
1. O.Z.V (OwnZone Variability) and the currently Heart Rate
determined OwnZone limits appear on the
illuminated display. Measurement
2. O.Z.L (OwnZone Latest) and your previously
determined OwnZone limits appear on the MEASURE
illuminated display.
STOPW TIME IN TZ KCAL
3. O.Z.A (OwnZone Age) and your age-predicted
heart rate limits appear on the illuminated display.
SEE YOUR HEART RATE
HOW TO USE PREVIOUSLY DETERMINED
OWNZONE You can see your heart rate in beats per minute. A flashing
heart symbol indicates an ongoing heart rate measurement.
Every time you start the stopwatch and have the OwnZone The inner heart symbol flashes at the pace of your heart. The
option on, Polar SmartEdge starts finding your OwnZone. It is outline indicates that the heart rate reception is coded.
recommended to determine your OwnZone for every exercise
session separately. At least it should always be performed ILLUMINATE THE DISPLAY
when changing exercise environment, exercise mode or if
you have abnormal feelings about your physiological state Press SIGNAL/LIGHT.
when starting the exercise. Backlight is activated for a few seconds.

However, you can choose to exercise with the latest OwnZone TURN THE TARGET ZONE SOUND SIGNAL ON/OFF
limits in case you are not willing to start the process of
redefining your OwnZone. When the Target Zone sound symbol appears in the display,
you will hear an alarm sound with each heart beat if you go
1. Start the heart rate measurement and stopwatch as usual. above the Upper Limit or below the Lower Limit of your Target
appears on the display. Zone. Press and hold SIGNAL/LIGHT for 2 seconds to turn the
Target Zone sound signal on and off.
2. Press SET/START/STOP. Polar SmartEdge starts using your Target Zone sound signal is on
latest determined OwnZone.
O.Z.L and the values for your previously determined A flashing heart rate reading also informs you of being
OwnZone appear momentarily on the illuminated outside your Target Zone.
display.

In case there is no previously determined OwnZone in memory,

Polar SmartEdge starts using your age predicted exercising
limits.
O.Z.A and your age-predicted heart rate limits appear
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 START/STOP THE STOPWATCH 3. Press MODE three times for calorie consumption
during exercise to that point.
Press SET/START/STOP to start/stop the stopwatch. KCAL and the calorie consumption during the exercise
up to that moment are displayed.
The elapsed exercising time, time within the Target
Zone, calorie consumption during the exercise and The calorie consumption feature must be set on to be
the increment for the cumulative calorie able to see the KCAL display.
consumption will be stored only when the
stopwatch is running. 4. Press MODE to return to the stopwatch display.

You can pause the stopwatch by pressing SET/START/STOP.

Repressing it will restart the stopwatch and the above
calculations.

To reset the stopwatch to zero:

1. Stop the stopwatch.

2. Press and hold SET/START/STOP for two seconds.

CHECK YOUR HEART RATE LIMITS Stop

While exercising you don’t have to press any button to check the Heart Rate
the heart rate limits you are using. Just bring the wrist receiver
up to your chest near the Transmitter’s Polar logo. Measurement
The current exercising zone values and backlight will
be on for a few seconds.
1. Press SET/START/STOP to stop the stopwatch.
CHECK EXERCISE INFORMATION The stopwatch stops.
You hear two long beeps.
The following information is available by pressing MODE Heart rate measurement without exercising limits or
when STOPW is displayed: calorie calculation continues.

1. Press MODE once for time of day. 2. Press MODE and leave the Measure mode.
TIME and the time of day appear on the display. Heart rate measurement stops.
You enter the File mode and are able to recall your
2. Press MODE twice for time spent in Target Zone exercise information.
during exercise to that point.
IN TZ and the time spent in the Target Zone during The SmartEdge receiver turns itself into Time of Day
the exercise session are displayed. mode within 5 minutes in case you forget to quit the
heart rate measuring mode after having stopped the
stopwatch and taken the Transmitter off your chest.

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 Recalling 3. CALORIE CONSUMPTION DURING
THE EXERCISE

training You will see how many kilocalories you have consumed during

information the exercise.

4. TOTAL CALORIE CONSUMPTION

FILE The total calorie consumption is the only function in the Polar
SmartEdge which memorizes information for more than one
TOTAL IN TZ KCAL T.KCAL exercise session. You will have a count for the cumulative
calorie consumption during several exercise sessions. This
function allows you to follow the calorie consumption as a
Your latest training information is in the memory of the Polar gauge of effective exercise e.g. during one week.
SmartEdge until the next time you start the stopwatch. Then
your previous training information will be replaced by the new To reset the total calorie consumption count to zero:
one. Polar SmartEdge saves only one compiled training file at 1. Start with the display showing T.KCAL.
a time. 2. Press and hold SET/START/STOP for a couple of seconds.

1. In the File mode, press SET/START/STOP to enter the

training information recalling loop.

2. Move onward with MODE until you come back to FILE.

1. TOTAL EXERCISING TIME

The total exercising time is the time which you have exercised
with the stopwatch running.

2. EXERCISING TIME IN THE TARGET ZONE

You will have the exercising time which you have spent within
your OwnZone/ your self-defined Target Zone.

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 Exercising with Your Note also that the heart rate can be affected by, amongst
others, heart, circulation (particularly high blood pressure) and

Polar Heart Rate asthma medications, as well as some medicines used as

sprays for the breathing system and also some medical

Monitor plasters and chewing gum containing nicotine.

INTENSITY OF EXERCISE

Regular exercise helps you to sustain and improve your health Heart rate has been proved to be an excellent indicator of
and fitness, as well as feel better. Exercising also has other exercise intensity. Heart rate tells you the exertion level of your
great benefits, you can reduce stress, learn to know your body’s body during physical or mental loading. With the Polar Heart
reactions and optimise your training time. Whether you are about Rate Monitor you are able to follow the intensity of your exercise
to start a regular exercise program or you already do sports easily, keep yourself in the right heart rate Target Zone and stay
training, a Polar Heart Rate Monitor will help you to achieve your motivated as you see the improvement. Changes in the heart’s
personal fitness goals in less time, with greater safety. beating rate can be followed with a Polar Heart Rate Monitor
wirelessly, continuously and ECG accurately.
The effect of your exercise program depends on four factors:
• Intensity of exercise Define your exercise intensity according to your target
• Duration of exercise (eg. weight loss = lower intensity and higher duration).
• Frequency of exercise When you exercise within the defined Target Zone, you
• Type of activity ensure the right intensity of your workout.

Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who have Any physical activity that increases heart rate above the
been sedentary. To minimise possible risks consider the resting heart rate may provide health benefits, but only
following advice. greater increments above resting heart rate are associated
with both health and fitness benefits.
Before beginning a regular exercise program consult your
doctor OwnZone helps you to find your safe and effective exercise
• if you are over 35 years of age Target Zone. It is recommended to use the OwnZone function
• if you have not been following a regular especially if you have not had your maximum heart rate
exercise program during the past 5 years measured.
• if you smoke
• if you have high blood pressure If you are a beginner, sedentary or overweight, a recommended
• if you have high blood cholesterol target is to exercise at light or light to moderate intensity. This
• if you have any signs or symptoms of any disease corresponds to the lower limit of OwnZone. At this target, the
• if you are recovering from a serious illness exercise is easy-paced and causes only slight breathlessness
or medical treatment e.g. surgery and sweating.
• if you use a pacemaker or another implanted
electronic device. If you aim for improved fitness or exercise for competitive
reasons your exercise intensity is moderate or heavy paced,
and it causes clear breathlessness and sweating. Stay at the
upper limit of your OwnZone.
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 Target zones are typically calculated using the person’s IF YOU USE MANUALLY SET TARGET ZONE LIMITS
maximum heart rate as a reference. The most reliable way to
determine your individual Target Zone is to have your The following Target Range Chart helps you find the right
maximum heart rate measured by an exercise stress test. For Target Zone for your needs. The percentages for the Target
more information on an exercise stress test, consult your Zones are counted from the maximum heart rate (measured
physiologist or doctor. or predicted).

However, according to the American College of Sports 190 185 180 175 170 165 160 155 150
Measured HRmax
Medicine (ACSM) most people can estimate their maximum Bpm
heart rate by the formula: Polar Target Heart Rate Zone Chart

220 - Age = Maximum Heart Rate Heavy Intensity 85-100%

Moderate Intensity 70-85%

For example a 35-year old person’s Maximum Heart Rate
would be: Light to Moderate Intensity 60-70%
220 - 35 = 185 beats per minute. Also Polar SmartEdge uses
the approximation of this formula.
Light Intensity 50-60%

Polar SmartEdge automatically calculates your age based

Age 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
OwnZone heart rate limits (O.Z.A) when you enter your age in
the USER settings.
How to find your Target Zone ?
OwnZone corresponds in most individuals to 65 - 85% of the
maximum heart rate. See the following OwnZone chart. If you have had your maximum heart rate measured,
use the upper axis for measured HRmax. This gives you
the precise values for your Target Zone. In case you do
Measured HRmax 190 185 180 175 170 165 160 155 150 not know your exact maximum heart rate, use the lower
Bpm
axis for age.
Polar Target Heart Rate Zone Chart
1. Locate one of the four intensity targets, which would be
most suitable for you. Each target is shaded differently.

OwnZo
ne 2. Locate your age on the down axis or your measured
maximum heart rate on the upper axis.

3. Read up from your age / read down from your measured

maximum heart rate to the target you chose.
Age 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
4. Draw a straight line from the upper edge of the target to the
left and you will find the Upper Limit of your Target Zone.

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 5. Then draw another straight line from the lower edge of the FREQUENCY OF TRAINING
target to the left and you will find the Lower Limit for your
Target Zone. It is recommended that you exercise 3-5 times a week. You
can improve your performance by increasing the frequency of
6. You have now found your Target Zone which you can set in training. Remember to let your body recover properly between
Polar SmartEdge’s memory. As you exercise, make sure the training sessions.
that your heart rate stays within the Target Zone (between
the lower and the upper limit) to get the maximum benefit TYPE OF ACTIVITY
from your workout.
Select activities that you enjoy and vary your exercise modes.
Recommended activities are all activities which use large
muscle groups. To build a solid base for your aerobic
conditioning, choose continuous activities such as jogging,
running, walking, swimming, bicycling, rowing and cross-
Example 1
country skiing.
Measured HRmax 190 185 180 175 170 165 160 155
Bpm
To improve your muscular endurance and strength as well as
flexibility, resistance training can play an important part. It is
vital in helping to build lean muscle mass and increase
cardiovascular exercise benefits. Other intermittent activities
Upper Limit
such as tennis or aerobics can also be recommended.
Lower Limit
Upper Limit STRUCTURE OF AN EXERCISE SESSION
Lower Limit
Begin each workout slowly and give your body a chance to
warm up for at least 5 minutes so that your heart rate is below
Age 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 the selected Target Zone. Gradually increase the intensity of
Example 2 your exercise until you are in your Target Zone.

See the examples above: Remain in your Target Zone for the desired time. After that,
gradually reduce the intensity of your exercise and let your
Example 1: A person, whose maximum heart rate has been heart rate fall below the Target Zone with a 5 minute cool-
measured at an exercise stress test. His HRmax is 170 bpm and down period. Remember to stretch your muscles after the
his goal is to exercise for health at Light to Moderate Intensity. exercise session.
The Target Zone limits are 102 - 119 bpm. This corresponds to
the lower limit of OwnZone.

Example 2: A person, who does not know his HRmax. He is

35 years old and his goal is to improve fitness at Moderate
Intensity. The Target Zone limits are 130 - 157 bpm. This
corresponds to OwnZone.

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 For an example of an exercise session for a 35-year-old
person with ‘Improved Fitness’ as a target, please see the Developing
following chart.
a Personal
Heart Rate/Beats Per Minute
Exercise Program
150 Before beginning, you should ask yourself two key questions:
TARGET • How much time do I spend today
ZONE participating in physical acivity?
130 • What are my goals?

The following steps help you answer the two questions, get
the most out of your Polar Heart Rate Monitor, and achieve
Resting Warm
up Target Zone cool
down Resting your personal exercise goals.
5-10 min 20-60 min 5-10 min

Minutes of exercise 1. CLASSIFY YOURSELF BY

LEVEL OF ACTIVITY
It is recommended by ACSM that the exercise session would
last 20-60 minutes in the aerobic zone. You may have a clear understanding of your present physical
condition. In this case you can move to the next step to
specify your goals. You can also define the amount of your
physical activity by answering the questionnaire which is
REFERENCES modified from the “Code for Physical Activity” developed by
NASA/Johnson Space Center (Jackson et al. 1990).
American College of Sports Medicine. Position Stand. The
Recommended Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and
Maintaining Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Fitness in Healthy Adults. The questionnaire is an easy and quick way to define weather
Med Sci Sports Exerc 22: 265-274, 1990. you are a beginner, a moderate exerciser, an active exerciser
American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise or a serious exerciser. It is recommended to review the
Testing and Prescription. Williams & Wilkins, 1995. questionnaire every 1-2 months and revise if the amount of
your physical activity has changed.
Jackson, A.S., Blair, S.N., Mahar, M.T., Wier, L.T., Ross, R.M. and
Stuteville, J.E. Prediction of functional aerobic capacity without exercise
testing. Med Sci Sports Exerc 22: 863-870, 1990.

Tulppo, M., Mäkikallio, T., Takala, T., Seppänen, T. and Huikuri, H.

Quantitative Beat-to-beat Analysis of heart Rate Dynamics During
Exercise. Am J Physiol 271: H244-252, 1996.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical Activity and

Health: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, Centres for Disease Control and
Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion, 1996, 147.

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 Which alternative best describes your general activity level 2. DETERMINE YOUR EXERCISE GOALS
for the previous month?
It is easier to stay motivated when you determine your reason
A beginner who does not participate regularly in for exercising and establish a goal. That is why you should
programmed recreational sports or heavy physical activity. determine your personal exercise goal very clearly. Your goal
may be one of these:
❑ Avoid walking or exertion whenever possible.
• Get used to regular physical exercise
❑ Walk for pleasure, routinely use stairs, occasionally • Lose weight
exercise sufficiently to cause heavy breathing or • Maintain or improve health
perspiration. • Maintain or improve fitness
• Compete with yourself
• Achieve competitive results
A moderate exerciser who participates regularly in
recreation or work requiring modest physical activity, such as 3. EXAMPLES OF EXERCISE RECOMMENDATIONS
golf, gymnastics or yard work.
Recommendation for a beginner:
❑ 10 to 60 min. a week
Goal Duration in Times Intensity
❑ Over one hour a week Target Zone a week

Improve 15-40 min. 3-5 Close to the lower

An active exerciser who participates regularly in heavy fitness at a time limit of OwnZone
physical exercise such as jogging, swimming, cycling or
engages in vigorous aerobic activity type exercise such as
tennis. Recommendation for a moderate exerciser:

❑ Run less than 1 mile a week or spend less than 30 min. Goal Duration in Times Intensity
a week in comparable physical activity. Target Zone a week

❑ Run 1 to 5 miles a week or spend 30 to 60 min. a week in Maintain 20-40 min. 2-4 Middle of your
comparable physical activity. fitness at a time OwnZone

1 Close to the upper

A serious exerciser who participates in a regimented limit of OwnZone
workout program consisting of heavy physical exercise.
Improve 30-60 min. 2-4 Middle of your
❑ Run 5 to 10 miles a week or spend 1 to 3 hours a week in fitness at a time OwnZone
comparable physical activity. and
lose weight 1 Close to the upper
❑ Run over 10 miles a week or spend over 3 hours a week limit of OwnZone
in comparable physical activity.
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 Recommendation for an active exerciser:

Goal Duration in
Target Zone
Times
a week
Intensity
Care and
Maintain 30-60 min. 2-4 Close to the upper Maintenance
fitness at a time limit of OwnZone

1 Above OwnZone Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor is a high-tech instrument of

superior design and workmanship and should be treated with
Improve 60-90 min. 2-4 Close to the upper care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill the warranty
fitness at a time limit of OwnZone obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come.

2 Above OwnZone TAKING CARE OF YOUR

POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR

Recommendation for a serious exerciser: Have your • Wash the Polar Coded Transmitter regularly after use with a
maximum heart rate measured at an exercise stress test and mild soap and water solution. Dry it carefully after washing.
find your personal Target Zone to get the maximum benefit
from your training sessions. For more information on • Never store the Polar Coded Transmitter wet. Sweat and
heart rate monitoring Polar books and accessories. moisture can keep its electrodes wet and the transmitter
activated, which shortens the battery life.

• Store your Polar Heart Rate Monitor in a cool and dry place.
Do not store it in any kind of non-breathing material, such
as a plastic bag or a sports bag if it is wet.

• Do not bend or stretch the Polar Coded Transmitter. This

may damage the electrodes.

• Keep your Polar Heart Rate Monitor out of extreme cold

(below -10 OC/14 OF) and heat (above 50 OC/122 OF ).

• Do not expose the Polar Heart Rate Monitor to direct

sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car.

• Don’t dry the transmitter in any other way than with a towel.
Hard-handed handling may damage the electrodes.

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 BATTERIES

POLAR CODED TRANSMITTER

The estimated average battery life of the Polar Coded
Transmitter is 2500 hours of use. Contact your distributor/
dealer for a Transmitter replacement. Service for Precautions
detailed instructions.

Polar recycles used Transmitters. USING A POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR

IN A WATER ENVIRONMENT

POLAR SmartEdge RECEIVER Polar Heart Rate Monitors are water resistant to 20 meters. To
The estimated average battery life of the Polar SmartEdge maintain the water resistance, do not operate the buttons of
receiver is 1 year in normal use (2h/day, 7 days a week). the Polar wrist receiver under water.
However, because the battery is inserted at the factory, the
actual life of your first battery once in your possession may be Heart rate measurement in a water environment is technically
less than the estimated battery life. Note also that excessive demanding for the following reasons:
use of the backlight and the alarm signals will use the battery • Pool water with a high chlorine content and seawater may
more rapidly. be very conductive and the electrodes of Polar transmitter
may get short circuited and ECG signals cannot be
Do not open the Polar wrist receiver yourself. To ensure the detected by the transmitter unit.
water resistance properties and the use of qualified • Jumping into the water or strenuous muscle movement
components, the wrist receiver battery should be replaced during competitive swimming may cause water resistance
only by a person authorised by Polar Electro Oy. At the same that shifts the transmitter on the body to a location where it
time a full periodic check of the Polar Heart Rate Monitor will is not possible to pick up ECG signal.
be done. Service for detailed instructions. • The ECG signal strength varies depending on the individual’s
tissue composition and the percentage of people who have
problems in heart rate measuring is considerably higher in a
water environment than in other use.

POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR AND INTERFERENCE

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
Disturbances may occur near high voltage power lines,
televisions, cars, wireless bike computers, some exercise
equipment or cellular phones.

CROSSTALK
The Polar wrist receiver in non-coded mode of operation picks
up transmitter signals within 1 metre/ 3 feet. Therefore, make
sure no other transmitter is within that range.
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 Non-coded signals from more than one transmitter picked up
simultaneously can cause an incorrect readout. Frequently
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT Asked
Several pieces of exercise equipment with electronic or
electrical components such as LED displays, motors and Questions
electrical brakes may cause interfering stray signals. To try to
tackle these problems, relocate the Polar wrist receiver as
follows: WHAT SHOULD I DO IF...
1. Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the
exercise equipment as you would normally. ... OWNZONE DETERMINATION ONLY SELDOM
2. Move the Receiver around until you find an area in which it GIVES ME HEART RATE LIMITS WHICH ARE BASED
displays no stray reading or flashing of the heart symbol. ON HEART RATE VARIABILITY (O.Z.V)?
Interference is often worst right in front of the display panel 1. Check that the elastic strap is snug enough.
of the equipment, while the left or right side of the display is 2. Make sure that the electrodes of the transmitter are
relatively free of disturbance. moistened against your skin.
3. Put the transmitter back on the chest and keep the wrist 3. Put on the transmitter 15-20 minutes prior to the start of
receiver in this interference-free area as far as it is possible. your exercise to ensure good adaptation between the
4. If the Polar Heart Rate Monitor still does not work with the electrodes and your skin.
exercise equipment, this piece of equipment may be 4. Start the first stage of determining your OwnZone
electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement. sufficiently slowly. If you obtain the heart rate limits
based on age within the first 2 minutes you have raised
your heart rate too quickly. The heart rate reading should
Notice for persons with pacemakers not rise over 20 beats/minute from the starting level.
Persons who have a pacemaker use the Polar Heart Rate During the first stage you can, for example, put on your
Monitor at their own risk. Before starting use, we always sports clothing.
recommend an exercise test under doctor’s supervision. The 5. If you reach the OwnZone limits based on age (O.Z.A) or
test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous the previously determined OwnZone limits based on your
use of the pacemaker and the heart rate monitor. heart rate variability (O.Z.L) only after 10 minutes from
starting specification you have not raised your heart rate
sufficiently rapidly. Raise your heart rate more quickly
during the OwnZone determination. Your OwnZone heart
rate limits will be found at the latest when your heart rate
is in the heart rate zone based on age (O.Z.A).
6. If you have always used walking and running to
determine your OwnZone, walking uphill, cycling or
using an ergometer may work better for you.
7. Stress or heavy mental loading may reduce your heart
rate variability so that the needed point where the heart
rate variability vanishes cannot be measured. Relax for
5 - 10 minutes before exercising by sitting down and
decreasing your heart rate.
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 8. For a small percentage of people the heart rate Polar SmartEdge calculates the OwnCal energy expenditure
variability will not totally disappear with increasing based on the gender, weight, exercise time and heart
workload. In this case the age-predicted limits are the rate. Therefore the weight and gender must be reset.
best estimation for the exercising zone.
Changing the user also affects the calculation of the total
...THE OWNZONE HEART RATE LIMITS BASED ON calorie consumption (T.KCAL). If the T.KCAL reading is
HEART RATE VARIABILITY (O.Z.V) VARY not zeroed when the user changes, the Polar SmartEdge
CONSIDERABLY? adds the calorie consumption of new exercise periods
The OwnZone should be determined at the commencement into its memory, even although the user information is
of every exercise period as the heart rate variability reacts changed. If you want that only your own energy
sensitively to all changes taking place in the body and expenditure is stored in the Polar SmartEdge’s memory
environment. you must set the calorie calculator off in the USER mode
when the equipment is used by someone else.
The O.Z.V heart rate limits are affected by, amongst
others, your daily state of fitness, the time of OwnZone ... THERE IS NO HEART RATE READING?
determination, the type of exercise and state of mind. The 1. Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are
lower limit of the O.Z.V heart rate limits can change for the moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed.
same person by as much as 30 beats. 2. Check that you have kept the transmitter clean.
Care and maintenance.
However it is important that the effect of exercise carried 3. Check that there are no sources of electromagnetic
out in the OwnZone feels light, or moderate. For example radiation in the close vicinity of the Polar wrist receiver,
if you raise your heart rate too rapidly after the first stage, such as TV sets, cellular phones, CRT monitors etc.
you may get too high OwnZone heart rate limits. If the Precautions.
OwnZone-heart rate limits seem to be too high we 4. Have you had a cardiac event which may have altered
recommend that the OwnZone determination is done again. your ECG waveform? In this case consult your physician.

... SOME OTHER PERSON USES MY ...HEART SYMBOL FLASHES IRREGULARLY?

POLAR SmartEdge HEART RATE MONITOR? 1. Check that your Polar wrist receiver is inside the
Polar SmartEdge determines the OwnZone heart rate transmission range and not further that 1 metre /3 feet
limits on the basis of heart rate and age. If someone else from the Polar Coded Transmitter you are wearing.
uses your Polar SmartEdge Heart Rate Monitor it is 2. Check that the elastic strap has not become loose
necessary to zero the O.Z.V. heart rate limits which are in during exercise.
the memory. Zeroing is done by resetting the age in the 3. Make sure that the electrodes of the transmitter are
USER mode with the SIGNAL/LIGHT button. moistened.
4. Make sure that there is no other heart rate transmitter
Even although the user is the same age as you the age within the reception range (1 metre / 3 feet).
must still be reset in order that the O.Z.V heart rate limits Precautions/Crosstalk.
are zeroed. If this is not done the Polar SmartEdge may 5. Cardiac arrythmia may cause irregular readings. In this
give the following user OwnZone heart rate limits based on case consult your physician.
your heart rate variability which is stored in the memory of
the equipment.

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 ...OTHER PERSON WITH HEART RATE MONITOR IS
CAUSING INTERFERENCE?
Your training partner may have coincidentally activated
exactly the same code as you. In this case keep distance Polar
to your training partner or proceed as follows:
1. Stop the stopwatch and heart rate measurement. Glossary
2. Take the transmitter off your chest for 10 seconds.
3. Put the transmitter back and start the heart rate Indicates coded transmission of heart rate. The inner
measurement again. heart flashes at the pace of your heart.
In the Time of day mode indicates that the alarm is on. In
... HEART RATE READING BECOMES ERRATIC OR the measure mode indicates that the sound signal will alarm if
EXTREMELY HIGH? you are exercising outside your Target Zone.
You may have come within range of strong electromagnetic Indicates OwnZone determination procedure
signals which cause erratic readings on the wrist receiver
AGE: Insert your age in User settings.
display. Check your surroundings and move further away
from the source of disturbance. Precautions. ALARM: Indicates the alarm clock in watch settings
AM/PM: 12 hour mode of time
... THERE ARE NO REACTIONS TO ANY BUTTONS? DATE: Indicates the date in watch settings
Reset the Polar Heart Rate Monitor. Resetting clears all DAY: Indicates date in Time of day mode
memory values and settings will return to the default
Electrodes: The grooved areas of the transmitter, against
settings.
the skin. Pick up the heart’s electrical impulses.
1. Simultaneously press all three buttons.
FILE: File mode to recall training information
Display becomes full of digits.
2. Press SET/START/STOP button once. Heart rate: The number of heart beats per minute (bpm)
The Polar SmartEdge enters the Time of Day mode. Heart rate variability:
Fluctuations of interbeat intervals. Heart rate variability of a
... THE DISPLAY IS BLANK OR FADING? healthy subject is in general large in resting conditions and
Usually the first sign of a discharged battery is fading of during light exercise. Heart rate variability gradually disappears
the digits when using the backlight. Have the batteries when exercise becomes more severe and heart rate increases.
checked. Service. Help texts
START: Start the stopwatch or start the settings
... THE BATTERY OF THE WRIST RECEIVER MUST
NEXT: Move onward to a following mode or function
BE REPLACED?
SET: Select the user settings
We recommend having all service done by an authorized
Polar Service. This is especially necessary to ensure the ADJUST: Adjust the settings
warranty remains valid and is not affected by incorrect repair LOCK: Lock your selection
procedures done by an unauthorized agent. Polar Service OPEN: Open an exercise file
will test your wrist receiver for water resistance after battery RESET: Reset the total calorie consumption count.
replacement and make a full periodic check of the complete USER?: Indicates that you have not set all necessary user
Polar Heart Rate Monitor. Care and maintenance/ information.
Batteries and Service.

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 HRmax: Maximum heart rate
IN TZ: Exercising time in Target Zone
KCAL: Indicates the energy expenditure of your exercise session.
KG/LBS: Insert your weight either in kg or in lbs.
Technical
LIMIT: Indicates Target Zone limits which should be set manually. Specifications
MEASURE: Measure mode
OwnCal calorie consumption: Your cumulative energy
Polar Heart Rate Monitor is designed to indicate the level of
expenditure during exercise.
physiological strain and intensity in sports and exercise. No
OwnZone, O.Z.: Target Zone which Polar SmartEdge other use is intended or implied. Heart rate is displayed as
determines for you. OwnZone is an individual guide for light to number of heart beats per minute (bpm).
moderate exercise intensity.
O.Z.A: Indicates OwnZone limits which are based on your age. POLAR TRANSMITTER
O.Z.L: Your latest OwnZone limits.
Battery type: Built-in Lithium Cell
O.Z.V: Indicates OwnZone limits which are based on your Battery life: Average 2500 hours of use
heart rate variability. Operating temperature: -10 OC to +50 OC / 14 OF to 122 OF
Polar Coded Transmitter: Automatically locks in a code
to transmit your heart rate to your wrist receiver. In coded POLAR SmartEdge WRIST RECEIVER
transmission the receiver accepts heart rate from your Polar
Battery type: CR 2025
Coded Transmitter only. Coding significantly reduces crosstalk
Battery life: Average 1 year (2h/day, 7 days/week)
caused by other users of heart rate monitors. However, it does
Operating temperature: -10 OC to +50 OC / 14 OF to 122 OF
not necessarily reduce all environmental interference.
Water resistancy: to 20 metres
SET: Set mode Accuracy of formula for
SEX: Indicates the sex in User settings. Select Male or Female. age based OwnZone
STOPW: Indicates stopwatch function in measure mode. heart rate limits (O.Z.A): +- 1bpm
Target Zone, TZ: The area between the upper and lower Accuracy of heart rate
target zone limits. Can be defined manually by yourself or measurement: ±1% or ±1 beats per minute,
automatically by Polar SmartEdge. whichever larger, definition applies
to steady state conditions
Target Zone limits, manually set: Are determined as
percentages of age predicted or measured maximum heart rate.
DEFAULT SETTINGS
The percentages are converted into heart rate beats per minute.
T.KCAL: Indicates the cumulative total calorie consumption OwnZone off
of your exercise sessions. Upper Limit (manual) 160
Lower Limit (manual) 80
TIME: Indicates the time of day in the watch settings.
Age 00
Time of day mode: Display showing time of day.
Weight 00 (kg)
TOTAL: The total exercise time. Sex Male
USER: Indicates the loop where you set your personal Help on
information. Kcal off
Time of day 24h
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Alarm off
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 Polar Books and
Accessories Service
POLAR BOOKS AND BOOKLETS To ensure continuous improvement of Polar products, please
complete and mail the enclosed Warranty Registration Card
Roy Benson, MPE: ................. Precision Running within two weeks of the date of purchase.
Dr. Matthew Brick: .................. Precision Multisport
Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.: ....... Precision Cycling Polar Service will help you get the most out of your Polar Heart
Neil Craig ............................... Scientific Heart Rate Training Rate Monitor. Should your Polar Heart Rate Monitor need
Sally Edwards: ....................... The Heart Rate Monitor Book service, please follow the instructions below.
Mark Fenton and
Dave McGovern: .................... Precision Walking CHECK LIST
Ute Haas, M.Sc.,
Tarja Suomi, M.Sc. and Before you return your Polar Heart Rate Monitor for service,
Dr. Raija Laukkanen, Ph.D.: ... Precision Aerobics please check the following:
Dr. Peter J.G.M. Janssen: ...... Training, Lactate, Pulse Rate 1. IS THE TRANSMITTER BEING WORN CORRECTLY?
Dr. Katriina Kukkonen-Harjula, The Polar logo should be right side up and the Transmitter
MD and Dr. Raija Laukkanen, flat against the skin. The elastic strap should be adjusted for
Ph.D. ...................................... Precision Weight Management a snug and comfortable fit.
Dr. Raija Laukkanen, Ph.D ..... Research Index
Yvonne Lin: ............................ Precision Sports Aerobics 2. ARE THE ELECTRODES MOIST ON THE TRANSMITTER?
Dr. James M. Rippe: .............. Target Your Fitness and It is important that the electrodes are wet during the heart
Weight Management Goals rate measurement. If water does not ensure the flawless
Dr. Jamer M. Rippe: ............... The Polar Fat Free and Fit transmission, you can use moisturizing cream instead.
Forever Program
3. IS THE TRANSMITTER CLEAN?
POLAR ACCESSORIES Regular washing with mild soap and water solution and
thorough dry afterwards will ensure that good conductivity.
• Polar Bike Mount for all bikes and Polar Heart Rate Monitors
• Elastic straps of different lengths 4. ARE YOU HAVING DISTURBANCES CAUSED BY OTHER
• Extra Transmitter for other family members PEOPLE WITH HEART RATE MONITORS OR EXERCISE
• Polar Heart Bra for women EQUIPMENT?
• Test handle for groups and trainers Check that the code search in the beginning of the
measurement has been successful. Start the heart
Ask your local dealer or rate measurement.
distributor for more details.

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 SENDING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pack the product carefully to avoid further damage.

2. Include all the parts of the Polar Heart Rate Monitor. A full Limited Polar
periodic check will be done on the whole product.
3. Include proof of purchase (a receipt or its photocopy) if the Warranty
product is under warranty.
4. Include a detailed description of the problem. Use the
return sheet of the Customer Care Charter! • Polar Electro Oy warrants to the original consumer/
5. Include your name, return address and daytime purchaser of this heart rate monitor that the product will be
telephone number. free from defects in material or workmanship for one year
6. Ship postage prepaid to your dealer or distributor. For from the date of purchase. Please keep the receipt
contact details see the Customer Care Charter or the which is your proof of purchase!
warranty card.
• Warranty does not cover receiver battery, damage due to
POLAR’S SERVICE PROCEDURE misuse, abuse, accidents or negligence of the precautions;
improper maintenance, commercial use, cracked or broken
Any service is recommended to be done by an authorised cases.
Polar service personnel. Our standard test and check
procedure will be performed on all Polar Heart Rate Monitors. • Warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage
The test includes the following elements: caused by service not authorised by Polar Electro Oy.

POLAR TRANSMITTER • During the warranty period the product will be either repaired
1. Visual inspection or replaced at an authorised service centre free of charge.
2. Check of the transmission range
3. Check of electrode conductivity • For more details, please see the warranty card.
4. Wash and clean if necessary

POLAR WRIST RECEIVER

1. Visual inspection Copyright © 1997
2. Check of battery voltage Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440 KEMPELE, Finland
3. Check and cleaning of case contacts All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any
4. Re-assembly, including seal renewal if necessary form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy.

5. Water resistancy test Polar logotype, Polar Pacer and Polar Beat
6. Operational test are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.
Polar Vantage NV, Polar XTrainer Plus, Polar Accurex Plus, Polar Protrainer XT,
Polar Protrainer NV, Polar Protrainer XT, Polar Advantage Interface,
Water resistance cannot be guaranteed after Polar Precision Performance, Polar Interface Plus, Polar Training Advisor,
Polar SmartEdge, Polar Fitwatch, Polar Heartwatch and Polar Favor are
unauthorised service. trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.

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This CE marking shows compliance of this product with Directive 93/42/EEC.

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 Disclaimer Index
Books and accessories ................................................................ 50
Buttons and their functions ............................................................. 7
This product is protected by one or several of the following Care and maintenance ................................................................. 39
patents: FI 88223, BRD 4215549, FR 92.06120, GB 2257523, Check exercise information .......................................................... 24
Check your heart rate limits .......................................................... 24
HK 113/1996, SG 9591671-4, US 5491474, FI 88972, Developing a personal exercise program .................................... 35
FR 92.09150, GB 2258587, HK 306/1996, SG 9592117-7, Disclaimer ..................................................................................... 54
US 5486818, FI 96380, US 5611346, FI 68734, BRD 3439238, Exercising diary ............................................................................ 56
GB 2149514, HK 812/1989, US 4625733. Exercising with your Polar Heart Rate Monitor ............................. 28
Frequency of training .................................................................... 33
Frequently asked questions .......................................................... 43
The material in this manual is for informational purposes only. Functions during heart rate measurement .................................... 23
The products it describes are subject to change without prior Getting going .................................................................................. 6
Glossary ........................................................................................ 47
notice, due to the manufacturer’s continuous development
Help texts .................................................................................. 8, 17
program. Illuminate the display .................................................................... 23
Intensity of exercise ...................................................................... 29
Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with Latest OwnZone ............................................................................ 14
Limited Polar warranty .................................................................. 53
respect to this manual or with respect to the products
Modes and their functions .............................................................. 7
described herein. Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any OwnCal-calorie consumption ................................. 16-17, 25-27, 45
damages, direct or incidental, consequential or special, OwnZone .............................................. 14-15, 19-22, 29-30, 43, 44
arising out of, or related to the use of this material or the Parts ................................................................................................ 5
Precautions ................................................................................... 41
products described herein. Recalling training information ....................................................... 26
See your heart rate ....................................................................... 23
Service .......................................................................................... 51
Setting measurement options ....................................................... 12
Setting the watch ............................................................................ 9
Setting the alarm time ................................................... 10
Setting the date ............................................................. 11
Setting the time of day .................................................. 10
Setting user information ................................................................ 12
Setting age .................................................................... 13
Setting sex .................................................................... 13
Setting weight ............................................................... 13
Start the heart rate measurement ................................................. 18
Start/stop the stopwatch ............................................................... 24
Stop the heart rate measurement ................................................. 25
Structure of an exercise session ................................................... 33
Target zone limits .......................................................................... 15
Target zone sound signal ON/OFF ............................................... 23
Technical specifications ................................................................ 49
Type of activity .............................................................................. 33
Warranty ........................................................................................ 53
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