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| Brand | Polar |
| Model | Protrainer XT |
| 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.
To adjust the strap length of the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch, follow these steps: 1. Attach the Polar Coded Transmitter to the elastic strap. 2. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably. Secure the strap around your chest, below the chest muscles. Lock the buckle. 3. Pull the transmitter off your chest and wet the grooved electrode areas on the back of it. 4. Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and the Polar logo is in a central upright position. 5. Wear the wrist receiver as you would wear an ordinary watch. Alternatively, if you go biking, you may attach the Wrist Receiver to a Polar Bike Mount. Keep the Wrist Receiver within the transmission range (3 feet / 1 meter). It is recommended to wear the transmitter against your bare skin for flawless operation. However, if you prefer to wear it over a shirt, make sure to moisten the shirt well under the electrodes. After exercising, take good care of the transmitter by washing it carefully with a mild soap water solution, rinsing it with pure water, and drying it carefully. Please note that these steps are based on the information provided in the manual for the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch.
To turn on/off the target zone sound signal on the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch, follow these steps: 1. Start the stopwatch by pressing the SET/START/STOP button. 2. Press the SELECT button to activate new heart rate limits. 3. Release the SELECT button. The newly activated limits will be displayed for 5 seconds. 4. To turn on the target zone sound signal, make sure you have set the heart rate limits. 5. When the stopwatch is running, press the SELECT button again to swap the heart rate limits. 6. The new activated limits will be displayed for 5 seconds, indicating that the target zone sound signal is turned on. 7. To turn off the target zone sound signal, repeat steps 1-5 and the heart rate limits will be displayed without the sound signal indicator. Please note that these steps are based on the information provided in the manual for the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch.
To check the secondary measurement mode on the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch, follow these steps: 1. Start the stopwatch by pressing the SET/START/STOP button. 2. Press the SELECT button to activate the new heart rate limits. 3. Release the SELECT button and the newly activated limits will be displayed for 5 seconds. 4. The secondary measurement displays depend on the chosen primary measurement display. - If CHRONO was chosen as the primary measurement display, the secondary measurement displays alternate between heart rate limits in use/transmission code, time of day, and heart rate. - If TIME OF DAY was chosen as the primary measurement display, the secondary measurement displays alternate between heart rate limits in use/transmission code, chrono, and heart rate. - If LAP was chosen as the primary measurement display, the secondary measurement displays alternate between heart rate limits in use/transmission code, time of day, and heart rate. 5. To swap the heart rate limits, press the SELECT button when the stopwatch is running. The new limits will be displayed for a few seconds. 6. To store split time and lap time, press the STORE/LAP/RECOVERY button. The lap time, split time, and average heart rate of the lap will be displayed for a few seconds. Please note that these steps are based on the information provided in the manual for the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch.
To swap heart rate limits on the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch, follow these steps: 1. Start the stopwatch by pressing the SET/START/STOP button. 2. Press the SELECT button to activate the new heart rate limits. 3. Release the SELECT button and the newly activated limits will be displayed for 5 seconds. 4. When the stopwatch is running, press the SELECT button again to swap the heart rate limits. 5. The new limits will be displayed for a few seconds, indicating that the heart rate limits have been swapped. 6. The heart rate limits can be swapped between the upper and lower limits, allowing you to customize your target heart rate zone. 7. To adjust the heart rate limits, press the UP or DOWN button to increase or decrease the values accordingly. 8. Once you have set the desired heart rate limits, release the buttons and the new limits will be displayed for 5 seconds. Please note that these steps are based on the information provided in the manual for the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch.
To start the recovery calculation on the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch, follow these steps: 1. After completing your workout, press the STOP button to stop the stopwatch. 2. Press and hold the RECOVERY button for a few seconds until the recovery calculation starts. 3. The watch will display "RCV" and begin calculating your recovery time. 4. During the recovery calculation, the watch will analyze your heart rate data and provide an estimate of how long it will take for your heart rate to return to its normal resting level. 5. The recovery time will be displayed in minutes and seconds. 6. To view additional recovery information, such as your average heart rate during the recovery period, press the VIEW button. 7. To exit the recovery calculation mode, press the STOP button. Please note that the recovery calculation is an estimation based on your heart rate data and may vary depending on individual factors. It is recommended to consult with a healthcare professional for a more accurate assessment of your recovery time. These steps are based on the information provided in the manual for the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch.
To start the timers automatically on the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch, follow these steps: 1. Start the stopwatch by pressing the SET/START/STOP button. 2. The timers will start running automatically once the stopwatch is started. 3. The timers will alternate between Timer 1 and Timer 2 in the following order: Timer 1, Timer 2, Timer 1, Timer 2, and so on. 4. The timers will continue running as long as the stopwatch is running. 5. If you have set only Timer 1, it will not repeat itself after its time is up. You will hear six beeps as the time of Timer 1 has run out. 6. To stop the timers, stop the stopwatch by pressing the SET/START/STOP button. Please note that the timers will stop running when you stop the stopwatch. If you want to set the timers, refer to the section "Setting the Timers 1 & 2" in the manual for detailed instructions. These steps are based on the information provided in the manual for the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch.
To reset the stopwatch on the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch, follow these steps: 1. Press the SET/START/STOP button to stop the stopwatch if it is running. 2. Press and hold the SET/START/STOP button for a few seconds until the stopwatch display resets to zero. 3. Release the SET/START/STOP button. 4. The stopwatch is now reset and ready to be used again. Please note that resetting the stopwatch will clear any previous time measurements. If you want to record split or lap times, make sure to press the STORE/LAP/RECOVERY button during your workout to store the desired time measurements. These steps are based on the information provided in the manual for the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch.
To stop the heart rate measurement on the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch, follow these steps: 1. Press the STOP button to stop the stopwatch if it is running. 2. Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds until the heart rate measurement stops. 3. Release the STOP button. 4. The heart rate measurement is now stopped. Please note that stopping the heart rate measurement will pause the tracking of your heart rate. If you want to resume the heart rate measurement, simply press the START button. These steps are based on the information provided in the manual for the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch.
To adjust the wheel sizes for cycling functions on the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch, follow these steps: 1. Press the SIGNAL/LIGHT button until "WHL1" or "WHL2" is displayed. 2. Press the STORE/LAP/RECOVERY button to select the wheel size you want to adjust (WHL1 or WHL2). 3. The thousands of millimeters will start flashing on the display. 4. Press the SIGNAL/LIGHT button to set the thousands of millimeters for the wheel size. 5. Press the STORE/LAP/RECOVERY button to lock your selection. 6. The hundreds of millimeters will start flashing. 7. Press the SIGNAL/LIGHT button to set the hundreds of millimeters for the wheel size. 8. Press the STORE/LAP/RECOVERY button to lock your selection. 9. The tens of millimeters will start flashing. 10. Press the SIGNAL/LIGHT button to set the tens of millimeters for the wheel size. 11. Press the STORE/LAP/RECOVERY button to lock your selection. 12. The millimeters will start flashing. 13. Press the SIGNAL/LIGHT button to set the millimeters for the wheel size. 14. Press the STORE/LAP/RECOVERY button to lock your selection. Please note that you can swap the wheel sizes (WHL1/WHL2) at the beginning of the measurement in the cycling mode by pressing and holding the SELECT button until the wheel size is swapped. However, this can only be done before starting the stopwatch. These steps are based on the information provided in the manual for the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch.
To display heart rate and speed continuously on the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch during cycling, follow these steps: 1. Make sure you have paired the watch with a compatible Polar Speed Sensor. 2. Start the stopwatch by pressing the SET/START/STOP button. 3. Press the SELECT button until the cycling mode is displayed. 4. The watch will display heart rate and speed continuously in alternating intervals. 5. The heart rate will be displayed in beats per minute (BPM) and the speed will be displayed in kilometers per hour (KPH) or miles per hour (MPH), depending on your chosen unit of measurement. 6. The display will automatically switch between heart rate and speed at regular intervals. 7. To customize the display, press the VIEW button to cycle through different display options, such as lap time, average speed, maximum speed, and more. 8. To stop the display from alternating between heart rate and speed, press the SELECT button to lock the display on the desired measurement. Please note that continuous heart rate and speed display during cycling requires the use of a compatible Polar Speed Sensor and proper pairing with the watch. These steps are based on the information provided in the manual for the Polar Protrainer XT sport watch.
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