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Polar Electro S610i User Manual

Polar Electro S610i
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Quick Guide
USER’S MANUAL
USA/GBR
HEART RATE MONITOR
HEART RATE MONITOR
COMPLETE HR
Displays your heart rate as bpm and % of HR
max
, average
heart rate and exercise duration.
Allows you to set 5 exercise sets for interval training with HR
target zones and recovery calculation. Records complete files
of the exercises.
Predicts your maximal oxygen uptake.
Reduces possible interference from other heart rate monitors.
Sports watch features.
Infra red communication allows two-way exchange of
settings and exercise data with a PC.
S610i
S610i
How to Start Measuring Your Heart Rate (BasicUse)
1. Place the transmitter around your chest and wet the electrodes. Place the
receiver on your wrist.
2. Press and hold the OK button to start the measurement. The stopwatch and
the exercise recording start. Your heart rate will appear in about 15 seconds.
How to Stop Measuring Your Heart Rate
1. Press the stop button. The stopwatch and other calculations stop. Heart rate
measurement continues but exercise data is not recorded into a file anymore.
2. Press the stop button again. The receiver returns to Time of Day display.
Up
move onward
increase the
selected value
Down
move backward
reduce the
selected value
Stop
exit the
displayed mode
return to the
Time of Day display
Signal/Light
OK
start measuring the heart rate
lock in your selection
179435 USA/GBR C

Table of Contents

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Polar Electro S610i Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPolar Electro
ModelS610i
CategoryHeart Rate Monitor
LanguageEnglish

Summary

A. Getting Going

Heart Rate Monitor Parts and Their Functions

Description of the components of the heart rate monitor.

Buttons and Their Functions

Explanation of the functions of each button on the device.

Easy Start

Guide to the initial setup and activation of the device.

How to Prepare the Wrist Receiver

Steps for correctly wearing the wrist receiver.

How to Put the Transmitter On

Steps for correctly wearing the heart rate transmitter.

How to Start Measuring Your Heart Rate

Procedure for initiating heart rate measurement.

How to Stop Measuring Your Heart Rate

Steps to cease heart rate measurement.

After Exercising

Care instructions for the transmitter after use.

Modes and Their Functions

Overview of the different operating modes of the heart rate monitor.

B. How to Enter Settings

User Information Settings

Guide to inputting personal user details for the device.

Exercise Settings

Configuration options for different exercise modes and types.

Setting Timers

Steps for configuring countdown timers for workouts.

Setting Heart Rate Limits

How to define upper and lower heart rate limits.

Turning Heart Rate Limits on/off

Enabling or disabling heart rate limit alerts.

Setting Interval Type

Choosing between time-based, heart-rate-based, or manual intervals.

Setting the Number of Intervals and Recoveries

Configuring the count of intervals and recovery periods.

Setting Recovery Calculation

Options for time-based or heart-rate-based recovery calculation.

Naming Exercise Sets

Customizing names for different exercise sets.

Setting Recording Rate

Adjusting the data recording interval (5, 15, or 60 seconds).

Turning Functions on/off

Enabling or disabling features like OwnCal and Fitness Test.

Predicted Maximum Heart Rate on/off

Controlling the display of predicted maximum heart rate.

Monitor Settings

Adjusting display and sound settings for the monitor.

Turning Activity/Button Sound on/off

Enabling or disabling sounds for buttons and activities.

Selecting Measuring Units

Choosing between metric and imperial units.

Turning Help on/off

Enabling or disabling on-screen help prompts.

Watch Settings

Configuring basic watch functions like alarm and time.

Setting Alarm

Setting up audible alarms on the device.

Setting Time of Day

Adjusting the current time displayed on the watch.

Setting Date

Configuring the current date on the device.

Turning Reminders on/off

Managing reminder notifications for the user.

Setting Tips

Useful shortcuts and tips for settings management.

C. Exercise

Heart Rate Measure Mode

How to view heart rate without recording exercise.

Exercise Recording Mode

How to start and manage exercise recording.

Turning the Heart Rate Zone Alarm on/off

Activating or deactivating alarms for heart rate zones.

Swapping the Heart Rate Limits

Cycling through different heart rate limit settings.

Illuminating the Display

Instructions for using the backlight function.

Storing Lap and Split Time

How to save lap and split times during an exercise.

Pausing the Exercise

Steps to temporarily stop and resume an exercise.

Swapping the Displayed Exercise Information

Changing the data shown on the display during exercise.

Resetting the Stopwatch to Zero

How to reset the exercise stopwatch, which deletes recorded data.

Starting an Exercise Set

How to begin an exercise using a pre-set exercise set.

Exercising with Interval Training Set (Int On, E1-E5)

Performing exercises using interval training configurations.

Exercising with BasicSet (Int OFF, E1-E5)

Performing exercises using the BasicSet configuration.

Starting the Timers

How timers automatically start and function during exercise.

Starting Recovery Calculation

Initiating the recovery calculation phase.

Stopping the Exercise

Procedure to end an exercise session.

Tips During the Exercise

Various tips for optimizing exercise sessions.

D. How to Recall Training Information

Exercise File

Accessing and reviewing saved exercise files.

Recorded Heart Rate Samples

Viewing detailed heart rate data samples from an exercise.

Records File (cumulative values)

Accessing cumulative data like calories and exercise time.

Deleting a File

Steps to remove individual exercise files from the device.

Deleting All Files

Procedure for erasing all stored exercise files.

E. Connection to Computer

Downloading Training Data to a Computer

How to transfer exercise data from the monitor to a PC.

Uploading Settings from Computer

How to transfer settings from a PC to the heart rate monitor.

F. Polar Fitness Test

OwnIndex

Explanation of OwnIndex as a measure of aerobic fitness.

Predicted Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax-p)

Understanding the predicted maximum heart rate value.

Fitness Test Settings

Prerequisites and settings for conducting the fitness test.

Carrying Out the Test

Step-by-step guide for performing the Polar Fitness Test.

Interrupt the Test

How to stop the fitness test prematurely.

Update OwnIndex and HRmax-p

Updating personal fitness test results in user settings.

Fitness Classes

Interpreting OwnIndex results based on age and gender.

G. Care and Maintenance

Taking Care of Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the device.

Batteries

Information on transmitter and receiver battery life and replacement.

Service

Procedures for obtaining service for the heart rate monitor.

H. Precautions

Polar Heart Rate Monitor and Interference

Understanding and mitigating signal interference.

Minimizing Possible Risks in Exercising with a Heart Rate Monitor

Health considerations and precautions before exercising.

I. Frequently Asked Questions

Navigation Issues in Settings or File Cycles

How to return to the main display if lost in menus.

Troubleshooting Previous Exercise File Access

Reasons for not finding a previous exercise file and how to record.

Troubleshooting Calorie Expenditure Display

Why calorie data might be missing from exercise files.

Troubleshooting HRmax-p Activation

Steps to enable the HRmax-p feature.

Troubleshooting No Heart Rate Reading

Reasons for not receiving heart rate data and solutions.

Troubleshooting Code Search Failure

What to do if the heart symbol frame disappears.

Troubleshooting Irregular Heart Symbol Flashes

Causes and solutions for an irregularly flashing heart symbol.

Troubleshooting Interference from Other Monitors

How to handle interference caused by another user's monitor.

Troubleshooting Erratic or High Heart Rate Readings

Causes of unusual heart rate readings and how to resolve.

Troubleshooting Blank or Fading Display

Solutions for a blank or fading screen, including battery checks.

Troubleshooting Button Response Issues

How to reset the device when buttons are unresponsive.

J. Technical Specification

Transmitter Specifications

Technical details of the heart rate transmitter.

Elastic Strap Specifications

Material and construction details of the elastic strap.

Wrist Receiver Specifications

Technical details of the wrist receiver unit.

Default Settings

Default values for various device settings.

K. Limited Polar International Guarantee

L. Disclaimer

Display Symbols

Display Texts

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