Polar Electro Favor User Manual

Contents
How does Polar Favor work .................................................... 5
Polar Favor parts ...................................................... 5
Getting going ........................................................... 6
How to start heart rate measurement ..................................... 7
Functions during heart rate measurement.............................. 8
See your heart rate ................................................... 8
Turn the Target Zone sound signal on/off ................. 8
Stop heart rate measurement ................................... 8
How to set your Target Zone ................................................... 9
Exercising with your Polar Heart Rate Monitor ..................... 11
General exercise recommendation ........................ 12
Intensity of exercise ............................................... 12
Frequency of training ............................................. 15
Mode of activity ...................................................... 15
Structure of an exercise session ............................ 16
References ............................................................. 16
Quick guide for exercising.................................................... 17
Define the amount of your physical activity ........... 17
Determine your exercise goals .............................. 19
Examples of exercise recommendations ............... 19
Care and maintenance ......................................................... 21
Taking care ............................................................. 21
Batteries ................................................................. 22
Precautions ........................................................................... 23
In a water environment ........................................... 23
Interference ............................................................ 24
Frequently asked questions.................................................. 25
Technical specifications........................................................ 27
Polar books and accessories ............................................... 28
Service .................................................................................. 29
Check list ................................................................ 29
Sending instructions ............................................... 30
Polar’s service procedure....................................... 30
Limited Polar warranty .......................................................... 31
Disclaimer ............................................................................. 32
FAVOR manual GBR/E 16/1/01, 13:092-3

Polar Electro Favor Specifications

General

Brand	Polar Electro
Model	Favor
Category	Heart Rate Monitor
Language	English