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The most recent recommendations advise people of all ages to include a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity of moderate intensity (such as brisk walking) on most, if not all, days of the week. It is also acknowledged that for most people, greater health benefits can be obtained by engaging in physical activity of more vigorous intensity or of longer duration.” 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, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 1996; 2:6. Why should you use a heart rate monitor? • Training at your own ideal pace is made possible with a heart rate monitor. • The ability to monitor and measure your progress motivates you. • A heart rate monitor maximizes the benefits of exercise in a limited amount of time. • A heart rate monitor provides you with objective information. Are you on the right track? Are you improving? • A heart rate monitor provides you with immediate feedback; this is why it is an ideal training partner for you! The Polar F1/F2/F3 heart rate monitor is a reliable and convenient way to measure your heart rate. It is as accurate as using an electrocardiogram (ECG). You can use the wrist unit to conveniently to view your heart rate while walking, swimming, cross-country skiing, or any other exercise without disturbing your exercise rhythm. In addition professional athletes and amateurs alike have relied on the information provided by their heart rate monitor for decades, so why shouldn’t you? Read on to find out how to get the best benefit of your new training buddy! ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Information specific to the F2 and F3 products only is marked in gray. Information specific to the F3 product only is marked in blue. 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE F1, F2 AND F3 HEART RATE MONITORS ............................................... 23 1.1 HEART RATE MONITOR ELEMENTS ................................................................................................................ 23 1.2 WRIST UNIT SIDE BUTTON AND DISPLAY SYMBOLS ....................................................................................... 24 2. HOW TO ACTIVATE YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR FOR THE FIRST TIME ..................................... 25 2.1 MEASURING YOUR HEART RATE .................................................................................................................... 26 2.2 HOW TO STOP AND REVIEW A FILE ................................................................................................................ 27 2.3 HOW TO REVIEW YOUR PREVIOUS EXERCISE FILE ........................................................................................ 27 3. HOW TO SET TARGET HEART RATE LIMITS IN F2 AND F3 ........................................................... 28 4. TIME SETTING IN F3 ................................................................................................................. 30 5. TARGET HEART RATE ZONE ....................................................................................................... 31 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................... 32 7. PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 33 7.1 POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR AND INTERFERENCE ...................................................................................... 33 7.2 MINIMIZING POSSIBLE RISKS WHEN EXERCISING WITH YOUR HEART RATE MONITOR ................................... 34 8. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .............................................................................................. 35 9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 36 10. LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE........................................................................... 37 11. DISCLAIMER ............................................................................................................................. 38 22 ENGLISH 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE F1, F2 AND F3 HEART RATE MONITORS 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE F1, F2 AND F3 HEART RATE MONITORS The following chapter contains information on the elements of the F1/F2/F3 heart rate monitors and how to get started. 1.1 HEART RATE MONITOR ELEMENTS Wrist Unit The wrist unit allows you to monitor your heart rate and exercise time. You can set target heart rate limits for yourself, which you can monitor while exercising. The target heart rate alarm sounds or the reading flashes if you exercise outside the limits. Transmitter Wear the transmitter while exercising as the transmitter detects and transmits your heart rate to the wrist unit. The electrode areas are on the back of the transmitter. Elastic...