Polar FT40TM User Manual

Polar FT40™User Manual

Start Training1. Wear the WearLink and the wrist unit.2. Press OK and select Start. Start recording bypressing OK.To modify sound, heart rate view or

Burn Fat or Improve FitnessWhile training, the Polar FT40 displays your optimal training intensity for burning fat and improvingfitness. These intensi

Fatburn (heart symbol is on the left side of the line)In fatburn zone, training intensity is lower, and the source of energy is mainly fat. Therefore,

Training FunctionsThe following information is displayed during a training session. Press UP/DOWN to change the view.Heart rateYour current heart rate

Quick Menu: Long pressing the LIGHT button duringtraining recording brings you to Quick menu. InQuick menu you can adjust training sounds or lockbutto

4. AFTER TRAININGTraining SummaryThe Polar FT40 displays a training summary after each training session:CaloriesCalories burnt during trainingCal. fat

Fat burnTime spent in the fat burning zoneFitnessTime spent in the fitness improving zoneENGLISH16 After Training

Review Training DataReview your training data in Training files, Week summaries and Totals.1. Select Data > Training files to view detailed trainin

2. Select Data > Week summaries to view the training data and results for the last 16 weeks.Each bar represents one training week. Select a week yo

Transfer DataHow to transfer data from your FT40 to polarpersonaltrainer.comFor a long-term follow-up, transfer your training files effortlessly from

Contents1. BENEFITS OF YOUR POLAR FT40 TRAININGCOMPUTER ... 42. GET STARTED... 5Get to

Test Your Fitness LevelThe Polar Fitness TestTMis an easy and quick wayto measure your cardiovascular fitness and aerobiccapacity. The test is perform

Perform Polar Fitness Test1. Wear the transmitter, lie down and relax for 1-3minutes.2. In Time mode, select Fitness test > Starttest. The fitness

Interpret Your Fitness Test ResultsInterpret the OwnIndex values bycomparing your individual values andchanges in them over time. OwnIndexcan also be

Follow Your Fitness Test ResultsThe FT40 saves your 60 latest fitness test results. To view your long-term results, transfer saved datafrom your Polar

5. SETTINGSWatch SettingsSelect the value you want to change and press OK.Adjust the values with UP/DOWN and accept withOK.Select Settings > Watch,

User InformationSelect Settings > User Information and press OK.• Weight: Enter your weight.• Height: Enter your height.• Date of birth: Enter your

General SettingsSelect Settings > General settings.• Button sounds: Adjust button sounds (Off /Soft / Loud / Very Loud)• Button lock: Select Manual

6. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATIONCaring for Your Polar FT40Wrist Unit: Clean with a mild soap and water solution, drywith towel. Never use alcohol or an

ServiceYour Polar FT40 is designed to help you achieve personalfitness goals and indicate the level of physiological strainand intensity during traini

Changing BatteriesAvoid opening the sealed battery cover during theguarantee period. We recommend that you have thebattery replaced by an authorized P

Washing Instructions for WearLink...27Service ... 28Changing Batteries... 29Precaut

1. Open the battery cover with a coin by turning it from CLOSE to OPEN.2.• When changing wrist unit battery (2a), remove the battery cover and liftthe

PrecautionsMinimizing Possible RisksTraining may include some risk. Before beginning aregular training program, answer the following questionsconcerni

If you have a pacemaker, defibrillator or other implantedelectronic device, you use the Polar FT40 at your own risk.Before starting use, take a maxima

TroubleshootingIf you don't know where you are in the menu, press andhold BACK until the time is displayed.If there are no reactions to any butto

Technical SpecificationsWrist UnitBattery typeCR 2025Battery life Average 1 year (training 1 h/day, 7days/week)Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C

Polar FT40 may be worn when swimming.To maintain water resistance, do not press buttons under water. For more information, visit http://support.polar.

Guarantee and DisclaimerLimited Polar International Guarantee•This limited Polar international guarantee is issued byPolar Electro Inc. for the consum

Disclaimer•The material in this manual is for informationalpurposes only. The products it describes are subject tochange without prior notice, due to

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1. BENEFITS OF YOUR POLAR FT40 TRAINING COMPUTERUNDERSTAND YOUR BODY:Training with Polar FT40 means you never need to guess. The FT40 shows you the ef

2. GET STARTEDGet to Know Your Polar FT40Wrist Unit records and displays yourheart rate and other data duringtraining.WearLink transmits the heart rat

Start With Basic SettingsTo activate your Polar FT40, press and hold anybutton for one second. Once the FT40 isactivated, it cannot be switched off.1.

Wrist Unit Buttons and Menu StructureUP: Enter the menu and move throughselection lists, adjust valuesOK: Confirm selections, select training type ort

Symbols on the DisplayThe following table presents the display symbols and their descriptions.Symbol DescriptionThe battery of the wrist unit is low.T

3. TRAININGWear the WearLinkBefore starting training recording, you need to wear the WearLink.1. Wet the electrode areas of the strap well under runni