POLAR Adapter and Bridge Driver IrDA USB 1.1 - Manual (Page 16)

8 . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
If the communication fails, check that...:
• ... the infrared devices are positioned correctly. The infrared windows should be within 30 degree
angle, no further than one meter (39 inches) and no closer than 1 cm (0.4 inches) from each
other.
• ...nothing is blocking the path between the infrared windows of the devices.
• ...there is no other infrared device nearby.
• ... your Polar wrist unit is in the connection mode.
• ...the battery of your Polar wrist unit does not need replacing (i.e. low battery symbol on the
display).
9 . T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Polar IrDA USB 1.1 Adapter
Connection Connects directly to standard PC or Notebook USB port
Power Source Direct from USB port, no external power required.
Speed Transmits and receives data speed at 9.6K, 19.2K, 38.4K,
57.6K115.2K, 4Mbps (FIR), 16Mbps (VFIR)
Transmission Angle max. 30 degrees
Transmission Distance 1 - 100 cm (0.4" - 39")
Operation System Compatibility Microsoft Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista. Microsoft
Windows® Service Pack update required before installation.
MAC version 10.X
Compiled for Linux Kernel 2.6.11 & RedHat & Debian
Polar IrDA USB 1.1 Adapter is not
water resistant Do not expose it to humidity or use it outdoors.
Operating Temperatures: 0°C to 50 °C / 32 °F to 122 °F
This device complies with part 15 Subpart B / Class B of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
1 0 . L I M I T E D P O L A R I N T E R N AT I O N A L G U A R A N T E E
• This limited Polar International Guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for the consumers who
have purchased this product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar international guarantee is
issued by Polar Electro Oy for the consumers who have purchased this product in other countries.
• Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy guarantees to the original consumer/ purchaser of this product
that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of
purchase.
• Please keep the receipt and stamped Polar Customer Service Card. The receipt is your proof of
purchase!
• The guarantee does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, accidents or non-compliance with the
precautions; improper maintenance, commercial use, cracked or broken cases.
• The guarantee does not cover any damage/s, losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or
incidential, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the product. During the guarantee
period the product will be either repaired or replaced at an authorized service center free of charge.
• This guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national or state
laws in force, or the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/ purchase
contract.
Polar products are electronic devices and are in the scope of Directive 2002/96/EC of the European
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