POLAR F6 User Manual

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13. Maximal oxygen uptake value (VO

2max

, ml/kg/min): Press the / buttons to set your maximal oxygen uptake value.

Press OK.

2max

is the maximum capacity for oxygen consumption by your body during maximum exertion. This is also known as

aerobic power or maximal oxygen intake/consumption. VO

2max

is a commonly used determinant of aerobic (cardiovascular)

fitness. The most accurate way of determining your individual VO

2max

is to perform a maximal exercise stress test in a

laboratory. Aerobic fitness relates to how well your cardiovascular system works to transport and utilize oxygen in your body.
VO

2max

is used in the estimation of energy expenditure.

Note: If you have accidentally changed the Extra User Settings, you can return to the default settings by pressing and holding the Light
button. RESTORE DEFAULT? is displayed. Press the / buttons to select YES or NO. Press OK.

5.4 GENERAL SETTINGS

In the General Settings menu, you can edit general settings for the wrist unit. The general settings include volume, keylock,
help, and units.

Press

Sound

Help

Units

Keylock

Press OK

Press

General

User

HR Set

Watch

Press

1. Start from the Time of Day display. Press OK. Exercise is displayed.
2. Press the / buttons until Settings is displayed. Press OK.
3. Press the / buttons to select GENERAL. Press OK.
4. Press the / buttons to select SOUND, KEYLOCK, HELP, or UNITS settings. Press OK.