Altitude profile summary in Polar Precision Performance and ProTrainer softwares
In the Polar Precision Performance and the ProTrainer softwares you can view your ascent/descent grade percentage.
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Cannot add a member to a team
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Data transfer from ProTrainer 5 / Polar Precision Performance SW to polarpersonaltrainer.com
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Error messages related to SonicLink
Explanations for the error messages related to the SonicLink data transmission with Polar Precision Performance SW and actions to be taken.
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Error message: The software is not a valid Win 32 application (or similar)
When updating the Polar Precision Performance software the error message "The software is not a valid Win 32 application" may be displayed. The reason is that the update file has been corrupted in the downloading process.
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Error message: "Installation failed" when updating/installing the PPP SW
When updating or installing Polar Precision Performance SW on Windows 2000 or Windows XP Home/Professional operating system the "Installation failed" error message may be displayed.
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How R-R data is filtered
In R-R recording every single heart beat is saved to the heart rate file. Due to various measuring conditions the recording may have erroneous values. ProTrainer 5/Polar Precision Performance software includes an automatic error correction feature for fixing errors in R-R recording.
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How to add a new person to a team
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How to add additional information in the Curve view
You can add additional information to the Curve view in the Polar Precision Performance SW, such as lactic acid concentration in the different stages of an exercise. The additional information is added to the lap times.
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How to add an existing person to a team
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How to add HR limit swaps to curve view
The Polar S-series monitors save HR limit swaps when using the Interval Trainer feature. If you use the Basic Training Exercise set you can add the limit swaps afterwards in the Polar software.
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How to backup exercise and outdoor activity data
Although modern computers are quite reliable, it is always a good idea to backup your exercise and outdoor activity data. Backup copies may prove valuable if your computer's hard disk crashes and you lose the original exercise and activity information.
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How to choose the starting day for the week in ProTrainer 5 and Polar Precision Performance SW
Define a week starting day in PPP SW.
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How to compare exercises between two or more people
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How to delete unwanted data from an exercise
You can remove unnecessary parts from the exercise. For example, if you have forgotten to end a measurement it is possible to remove the zeros that are recorded at the end of the exercise file.
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How to determine if you have Microsoft Vista/XP 32-bit or 64-bit edition
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How to e-mail exercise data
You can e-mail your exercise data from ProTrainer 5 or Polar Precision Performance SW 4.
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How to export exercise data
The exercise data in an exercise file and in reports can be exported to other programs, for example, spreadsheet programs or word processing programs. You can also include copied graphs to your emails.
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How to install Polar IR interface USB drivers manually on Windows XP
Polar USB drivers are installed automatically when you install the Polar Precision Performance SW. However, it is necessary to install Polar USB drivers manually, if you can not transfer exercises to the Polar Precision Performance SW via Polar IR Interface for USB port and the Polar USB device is not displayed properly in the computer's Device Manager.
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How to install Polar USB drivers manually on Windows XP - alternative way
When you install the Polar Precision Performance SW, Polar USB drivers are usually installed automatically. However, if you cannot transfer exercises to the Polar Precision Performance SW with the Polar IR Interface for USB port, and you have already tried the troubleshooting in the document 'How to install Polar USB drivers manually on Windows XP', use this document to guide your system to find the correct driver.
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How to interpret OwnOptimizer results
Polar unit will display a written description of your training status.
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How to make altitude calibration list for Polar AXN wrist unit
You can store preset named elevations, in other words, altitude points in the Polar AXN700 or Polar AXN500 outdoor computer. For example, you can store altitude points for your trekking course, and then during activity, pick the desired point from the calibration list to keep the wrist unit showing and recording the correct elevation.
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How to merge exercises
Sometimes you may need to merge two exercises or outdoor activities. For example, if you have to stop the measuring and switch the wrist unit to the watch mode during exercising and then restart the measuring again, you will have two exercises of the same exercise session in the Diary but you would like to have these two exercises to be one single exercise.
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How to move exercise data to another computer
See here how to move exercise data from a computer to another one e.g. from an old computer to to a new one. This instruction can be use also when a hard disk is formatted and the software needs to be reinstalled.
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How to move exercise from a person to another
Instruction for moving an exercise from a person to another, for example, if you have mistakenly transferred it for the wrong person.
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How to move ProTrainer 5/PPP SW file locations
Polar ProTrainer 5/ Polar Precision Performance software saves data and settings in different file formats. For example, heart rate measurement files have the file extension *.hrm and diary data files have the extension *.pdd. Every file type has a default location on the hard drive. Although we do not recommend changing the default location, it is possible to store the default settings to a different location.
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How to perform Orthostatic Test
Orthostatic test is a tool for analyzing athlete's recovery.
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How to protect information in Polar Precision Performance SW
You can protect your exercise and outdoor activity information in Polar Precision Performance software against unauthorised use with a password.
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How to remove incorrectly installed drivers of Polar IR Interface for USB port
Tools for removing and reinstalling Polar USB drivers. The removal is needed, for example, in cases that the Interface is connected into USB port before Polar Precision Performance SW 3.02.007 or later is installed/updated on the computer.
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How to transfer data from mobile phone to PC
You can transfer exercises and outdoor activities to Polar Precision Performance or ProTrainer 5 software on your PC from Polar MobileLink mobile phone application via infrared connection. Exercises/activities are transferred one by one.
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How to transfer exercises via SonicLink to PPP SW
You can transfer the exercise data saved with Polar S520, Polar S510 and Polar S410 to the Polar Precision Performance SW 4 via the SonicLink data transmission.
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How to update PPP SW another way
If the updating the software does not work it can be done another way.
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How to use Exercise Converter tool
The exercise data saved with previous Polar software can be imported to Polar Precision Performance SW 3 or later by using the the Exercise Converter tool in the Polar Precision Performance software.
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How to use report feature in Polar Precision Performance SW
Instruction for editing report contents and appearance.
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If Calendar screen does not stop refreshing in Polar Precision Performance SW/ProTrainer 5
Troubleshooting for a continually flickering Polar Precision Performance/ProTrainer 5 calendar.
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If calory value is different in software from value in HR monitor
Energy expenditure (kcal) in the Polar Precision Performance software can be different to the value in the heart rate monitor if your personal settings are not the same as the settings in your heart rate monitor.
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If data transmission from Polar MobileLink to Polar Precision Performance SW does not work
Troubleshooting for data transmission from Polar MobileLink application to Polar Precision Performance software, in other words, from your Nokia mobile phone to your PC.
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If data transmission via SonicLink to PPP SW does not work
Troubleshooting for the SonicLink data transmission with Polar Precision Performance SW 4 or later.
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If feature is missing from Polar Precision Performance SW
Check the software preferences, if you are missing a feature which used to be available, but is missing now.
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If IR communication via Polar IR Interface for serial port does not work
Troubleshooting for the infrared communication with Polar S-series wrist units and Polar IR Interface for serial port.
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If IR communication via Polar IR Interface for USB port does not work
Troubleshooting for the infrared communication with Polar S-series HR monitors and Polar IR Interface for USB port
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If the Polar Precision Performance SW help file does not open
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Polar IR interface for USB on Vista
Polar IR interface for USB is not supported for Vista. Still, many have been able to install the device to their Vista computer. See here for more information.
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Polar Precision Performance software on Microsoft Windows Vista
Polar Precision Performance software is NOT supported for Windows Vista. Still, with the latest software versions the installation may work.
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Polar Precision Performance SW 4 installation CD lost
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Polar ProTrainer/PPP SW compatibility with Mac
This example case shows how Polar software and data transfer could work on Mac through using a Windows emulating software. Please note that Polar does not currently support Mac.
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Shortcut keys
By using the Polar ProTrainer 5/Polar Precision Performance software shortcut keys you can analyse your training more efficiently.
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Speed/pace settings in ProTrainer 5/PPP SW
See here where you can edit your speed/pace settings in the software.
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Temperature in ProTrainer 5 / PPP SW
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