Polar S510 User Manual Page 1

COVER S510 GBR C.fh8 8.3.2001 12:45 Page 1 • OwnIndex™ to reliably predict your VO2max• OwnCal™ the most accurate calorie consumption calculation• O

A 16 A 174. OPTIONSIn the Options mode, you can enter the following settings:Exercise settings: you can select BasicUse with no settings or 5 freelypr

B 19B 18Time Of Day File Options Fit. Test ConnectExercise Set Function Set Bike Set User Set

B 21B 20OptionsUser Setkg/ lbs cm/ feet inch Birthday Sex Activity HRmax VO2maxUser information settings

B 23B 22When you start setting your exercise preferences your first choice is to selectwhether you want to set your personal exercise set or to exerc

B 25B 24Setting exercise setsPreset exercise sets ready for five exercise sets; when you start exercising,just select one of the sets.1. In the Time

B 27B 26Setting timersIf you start from the Time of day display, repeat steps 1-5.6. Scroll up or down until desired timer is displayed. Press OK to

B 29B 28A. Time-based interval8. Scroll up or down to adjust minutes. Press OK.9. Scroll up or down to adjust seconds. Press OK. Interval TIMER appea

B 31B 30B. RecoHr is displayed.10. Scroll up or down to adjust the value. Press OK. Recovery Hr appears.OrC. Rec. Dist is displayed.10. Scroll up or

B 33B 32Bicycle feature settings1. In the Time of day display scroll up or down until OPTIONS is displayed.2. Press OK to enter the Options mode. EXE

B 35B 34METHOD 2.Mark the tread of the front tire with a line and roll the tire perpendicularto the ground. You can also use the valve as a mark. Mar

The Polar S510 offers you various possibilities on customising exercise sessionsto fit your personal needs.For example, use the Interval Trainer funct

B 37B 36Cadence* on/off (Cadence)If you start from the Time of day display, repeat steps 1-5.6. Scroll up or down until Cadence is displayed.7. Press

B 39B 38OptionsMonitor SetSound Units HelpOn/OFF1/2On/OFFMonitor settings1. In the Time of day displayscroll up or dow

B 41B 40OptionsWatch SetAlarm Time 1/2 Date12h Time mode:month - day - year.1. In the Time of day display scroll upor down until OPT

B 42 C 43Time of dayMeasure modeExercise recording modeSetting tipsSwap time 1 or time 2In the Time of day display press and hold the down button. Tim

C 45C 443. Start from the Time of day display by pressing the OK to start measuringyour heart rate. A heart symbol will start flashing and your heart

C 47C 46If you are starting from the Time of day display, press and hold OK.Exercise information will be stored in an exercise file only when thestopw

C 49C 48The following functions can be used during all three optional Exercise modes.Illuminating the displayPress the signal/light button.After you u

C 51C 50Swapping the displayed exercise informationThere are four display options, which you can swap between by pressingthe down button. Once you hav

C 53C 52Starting an exercise set1. Start from the Time of day display. Press OK to enter the Measure mode.2. If you want to swap the preset exercise s

C 55C 54Interval session1. FirstPreset heart rate limits 2 (if set on).2. ThenOne of the following is displayed depending on your settings:A. manual,

CONTENTSA. Getting going ... 5Heart rate monitor parts ... 5Buttons and their functions ...

C 57C 56OrC. Distance-based recoveryRecovery countdown distance.Current heart rate.At the end of recoveryA. and B. Or C.Recovery duration. Recovery di

C 59C 58Stopping the exerciseTips during the exerciseChecking the heart rate limits and illuminating the displayBring the wrist receiver near the tran

D 61D 60D. HOW TO RECALL TRAININGINFORMATION Time of Day File Options Fit. Test Connect

D 63D 62 Complete FileExe. TimeRecoveryExe. DistSpeedCadenceLimitsInZone1InZone2InZone3KCalTot. KCalTot. TimeRid. TimeOdometerEXE. SETLAPSLap 99Lap 1

D 65D 64Cadence information* (Cad. Avg/ Max)Average and maximum cadence of the exercise alternate.Heart rate limits 1, 2 and 3 (Limits 1/ Limits 2/ Li

D 67D 66Start with the display showing Interval.Continue recalling more detailed information on your Interval phase.1. Press OK to see details of each

D 68 E 69E. CONNECTION TOCOMPUTERResetting your cumulative counts to zeroOnce your have reset the cumulative count you cannot retrieve it.Start with t

E 70 E 71To be able to transfer the recorded training information via SonicLink™and to analyse it with PC Coach Light software version 3.0 or later, y

E 72 F 73If the data transfer was unsuccessful bring the receiver closer to theloudspeakers or turn the volume level of the loudspeakers up.Interrupt

F 74 F 75If you want to improve your cardiovascular fitness, it takes a minimum of6 weeks on an average to see a noticeable change in OwnIndex. Less f

A 5Heart rate monitorparts and theirfunctionsThe Polar T61™transmitter detects yourheart rate and transmitsit to the wrist receiver.The elastic strap

F 76 F 77To be able to carry out the Polar Fitness Test you need to do the followingsettings in the Options mode:• Set your personal user information

F 78 F 79Interrupt the test• You can stop the test any time during the test by pressing the stop button.Failed TEST is displayed for a few seconds.The

F 80G. CARE ANDMAINTENANCEYour Polar heart rate monitor is a high-tech instrument ofsuperior design and workmanship and should be treated withcare. Th

BatteriesPolar T61 transmitterThe estimated average battery life of the Polar T61 transmitter is 2500hours of use. Contact your distributor/ dealer fo

Electromagnetic interferenceDisturbances may occur near high voltage power lines, traffic lights,overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lin

If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contactwith the skin, check the Polar heart rate monitor materials from the“Technical specificati

...there is no heart rate reading (- -)?1. Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened and that youare wearing it as instructed.2. Chec

1. Press the RESET button with a pen tip. Display becomes full of digits.If you don’t press any button after reset within one minute the wristreceiver

Polar heart rate monitor is designed to indicate the level ofphysiological strain and intensity in sports and exercise. Noother use is intended or imp

Default SettingsTime of day 24hAlarm OFFDate of Birth 0 (adjustable range for year is 1921 - 2020)Sex MaleWeight 0 (kg)Height 0 (cm)Activity LowHRma

A 6 A 7STOPSIGNAL/LIGHTRESETOKSignal/ Light Turns the beep on or off.Turns the backlight on.Reset Resets the heart rate monitor.Stop Return - Stops me

• The material in this manual is for informational purposes only. Theproducts it describes are subject to change without prior notice, due tothe manuf

Interval training: Seeks toimprove your race pace withdifferent periods of work and rest.Maximal oxygen uptake:(maximal aerobic power, VO2max)Is the m

Display textsCONNECT: Communication modebetween wrist receiver andcomputer.Cont: Up to 30 intervals succeedone another unless the Intervalphase is man

M 103weight, maximal oxygen uptake(VO2max) and maximum heart rate(HRmax). The most accurate OwnCal isreceived by entering your clinicallymeasured (in

M 104Index12/ 24h time mode ... 41Activity/button sound On/OFF ... 38Alarm settings ...

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A 8 A 9How to prepare the wrist receiver1. Since the display is blank when the receiver leaves thefactory, you have to activate the wrist receiver by

A 10 A 11How to put the transmitter on1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap.2. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly andcomfortably. Secure t

A 12 A 13Modes and their functions4. Press the OK button to start measuring your heart rate. A heart symbolwill start flashing and your heart rate (be

A 14 A 15*Optional Polar Cadence Sensor required3. FILEYour receiver stores the latest exercise information in one complete file:• the start date and