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| Brand | Polar |
| Model | F5 |
| Product | sport watch |
| Language | English |
| Filetype | User manual (PDF) |
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It is sensible for you to switch off your sport watch at night, this ensures longer battery life.
No, no internet is required to receive GPS.
The abbreviation GPS stands for 'Global Positioning System'.
GPS is a system that can be used all over the globe to determine your location by means of satellites.
As an adult, it is recommended to do moderately intensive exercise for at least 2.5 hours per week. Preferably spread over several days.
An adult's resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
As a rule of thumb for your maximum heart rate, you can use 220 minus your age.
Bluetooth is a way of exchanging data wirelessly between electronic devices via radio waves. The distance between the two devices that exchange data can in most cases be no more than ten metres.
If the heart rate monitor on your Polar F5 sport watch is not detecting your heart rate, you can troubleshoot the issue by following these steps: 1. Check the placement of the heart rate monitor: Ensure that the heart rate monitor is securely and properly positioned on your chest. Make sure the electrodes are in contact with your skin and that the strap is snug but not too tight. 2. Wet the electrodes: Moisten the electrodes on the heart rate monitor strap with water or conductive gel. This helps improve the electrical connection between the electrodes and your skin. 3. Check for interference: Avoid exercising near high voltage power lines, traffic lights, electric railways, or other sources of electromagnetic interference. These can disrupt the heart rate signal. Also, make sure you are not using the heart rate monitor near other transmitters or devices that may cause interference. 4. Replace the battery: If the heart rate monitor still does not detect your heart rate, try replacing the battery. The estimated average battery life span of the heart rate monitor transmitter is 2500 hours of use. 5. Contact customer support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to contact Polar customer support for further assistance and troubleshooting. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve any issues with the heart rate monitor not detecting your heart rate on the Polar F5 sport watch.
If the Polar F5 sport watch does not start or stop when you press the buttons, you can try the following troubleshooting steps: 1. Check the battery: Ensure that the battery in the watch is not drained. If the battery is low, replace it with a new one. 2. Clean the buttons: Sometimes, dirt or debris can accumulate around the buttons, preventing them from functioning properly. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the buttons and remove any dirt or residue. 3. Reset the watch: If the issue persists, try resetting the watch. To do this, press and hold the buttons for a few seconds until the display turns off and then back on again. 4. Check for firmware updates: Visit the Polar website or contact customer support to check if there are any firmware updates available for your watch. Updating the firmware can sometimes resolve software-related issues. 5. Contact customer support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to contact Polar customer support for further assistance and troubleshooting. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the issue of the watch not starting or stopping when you press the buttons on the Polar F5 sport watch.
To troubleshoot if the functions during exercise are not working properly on the Polar F5 sport watch, you can follow these steps: 1. Check the heart rate monitor placement: Ensure that the heart rate monitor is securely and properly positioned on your chest. Make sure the electrodes are in contact with your skin and that the strap is snug but not too tight. 2. Wet the electrodes: Moisten the electrodes on the heart rate monitor strap with water or conductive gel. This helps improve the electrical connection between the electrodes and your skin. 3. Check for interference: Avoid exercising near high voltage power lines, traffic lights, electric railways, or other sources of electromagnetic interference. These can disrupt the heart rate signal. Also, make sure you are not using the heart rate monitor near other transmitters or devices that may cause interference. 4. Ensure proper synchronization: Make sure that the heart rate monitor is properly synchronized with the watch. Follow the instructions in the manual to pair and sync the heart rate monitor with the watch. 5. Update firmware: Check if there are any firmware updates available for your Polar F5 sport watch. Updating the firmware can sometimes resolve software-related issues and improve the functionality of the watch during exercise. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve any issues with the functions during exercise not working properly on the Polar F5 sport watch.
If you are unable to recall a file stored in the memory of your Polar F5 sport watch, you can follow these steps: 1. Enter the File mode: Press the Up button until "FILE" is displayed on the screen. 2. Select the file: Press the OK button to enter the file mode. Scroll up or down to select the specific file you want to recall. 3. View the exercise information: Once you have selected the file, scroll up or down to view the exercise information stored in that file. This may include details such as exercise time, average heart rate, time spent in the target heart rate zone, calories expended, body mass index (BMI), and walk index. By following these steps, you should be able to recall and view the exercise file stored in the memory of your Polar F5 sport watch.
To troubleshoot if the Polar F5 sport watch is not functioning properly or needs maintenance, you can follow these steps: 1. Clean the watch: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the watch and remove any dirt or debris that may be affecting its performance. 2. Check the battery: Ensure that the battery in the watch is not drained. If the battery is low, replace it with a new one. 3. Reset the watch: If the watch is not responding or behaving unexpectedly, try resetting it. Press and hold the buttons for a few seconds until the display turns off and then back on again. 4. Update firmware: Check if there are any firmware updates available for your Polar F5 sport watch. Updating the firmware can sometimes resolve software-related issues and improve the functionality of the watch. 5. Contact customer support: If the watch continues to have issues or requires maintenance, it is recommended to contact Polar customer support for further assistance and guidance. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and address any issues with the functionality of the Polar F5 sport watch.
Yes, the manual of the Polar F5 is available in English .
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