trailrider Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 I tried getting answers on Polar's website and came across a number of other people with the same problem. (See copied bit below). Anyone on the Hub have an answer for this problem?27-03-2009, 21:27 #1 MartyT vbmenu_register("postmenu_14238", true); Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009Posts: 1 http://forum.polar.fi/clear.gif Problem setting altitude on S710 I recently changed the battery on my S710. All went well except that I can't seem to reset the altitude on the watch to any value other than between 2290 ft and 2385 ft. I live at 420 ft.Suggestions anyone?Thankshttp://forum.polar.fi/images/smilies/confused.gifhttp://forum.polar.fi/images/polartheme/statusicon/user_offline.gif http://forum.polar.fi/images/polartheme/buttons/report.gif Reply With Quote MartyTView Public ProfileSend a private message to MartyTFind More Posts by MartyTAdd MartyT to Your Buddy List30-03-2009, 16:05 #2 esdopedoen vbmenu_register("postmenu_14376", true); Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009Posts: 1 http://forum.polar.fi/clear.gif I've got the same problem with my 720i. I can only use values between -2988m and 122m . I live at 300m. Polar shows now allways -488m. I don't know what to do nowhttp://forum.polar.fi/images/smilies/frown.gifhttp://forum.polar.fi/images/polartheme/statusicon/user_offline.gif http://forum.polar.fi/images/polartheme/buttons/report.gif Reply With Quote esdopedoenView Public ProfileSend a private message to esdopedoenFind More Posts by esdopedoenAdd esdopedoen to Your Buddy List21-04-2009, 20:50 #3 Milomida vbmenu_register("postmenu_15415", true); Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009Posts: 1 http://forum.polar.fi/clear.gif Polar S710 altitude reset problem I also have exactly the same problem. Is there already a solution?Thanks for you replyhttp://forum.polar.fi/images/polartheme/statusicon/user_offline.gif http://forum.polar.fi/images/polartheme/buttons/report.gif Reply With Quote MilomidaView Public ProfileSend a private message to MilomidaFind More Posts by MilomidaAdd Milomida to Your Buddy List28-04-2009, 14:41 #4 Barry Roubaix vbmenu_register("postmenu_15761", true); Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009Posts: 2 http://forum.polar.fi/clear.gif Originally Posted by Milomida http://forum.polar.fi/images/polartheme/buttons/viewpost.gif I also have exactly the same problem. Is there already a solution?Thanks for you reply Same for meS720iAltitude always reads at -488m even after resetting to 100mhttp://forum.polar.fi/images/polartheme/statusicon/user_offline.gif http://forum.polar.fi/images/polartheme/buttons/report.gif Reply With Quote Barry RoubaixView Public ProfileSend a private message to Barry RoubaixFind More Posts by Barry RoubaixAdd Barry Roubaix to Your Buddy List29-05-2009, 23:37 #5 bobandpenny vbmenu_register("postmenu_17316", true); Junior Member Join Date: May 2009Posts: 1 http://forum.polar.fi/clear.gif I fixed mine !! I may have the answerhttp://forum.polar.fi/images/smilies/biggrin.gifI did a battery change on my S710 and got altitude just over 2200 feet, I live at about 850 feet. Sounds like the same problem.I fixed it !!! by pressing the little reset button on the right side between the up and down arrows. At first the display went to what must be a test pattern and was pretty sure I had just distroyed the watch. But when I pressed the Start button (or was it the stop button?) the diplay went to time. I did have to reset the time and date; but the altitude is back around 850.ps. I also tried the two reset buttons on the back first and nothing happened. Anybody know what those do.Bobhttp://forum.polar.fi/images/smilies/biggrin.gifhttp://forum.polar.fi/images/smilies/biggrin.gifhttp://forum.polar.fi/images/polartheme/statusicon/user_offline.gif http://forum.polar.fi/images/polartheme/buttons/report.gif Reply With Quote bobandpennyView Public ProfileSend a private message to bobandpennyFind More Posts by bobandpennyAdd bobandpenny to Your Buddy ListToday, 07:19 #6 trailrider1 vbmenu_register("postmenu_17500", true); Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009Posts: 2 http://forum.polar.fi/clear.gif I have exactly the same problem, mine's reading at -488m to 122m and also on top of that I have a temp reading of 60 degrees.quote from bobandpenny "ps. I also tried the two reset buttons on the back first and nothing happened. Anybody know what those do."bob, those two buttons on the back are the temperature sensors I think.Any help to fix this ? Please...http://forum.polar.fi/images/polartheme/statusicon/user_online.gif http://forum.polar.fi/images/polartheme/buttons/report.gif http://forum.polar.fi/images/polartheme/misc/progress.gif Edit/Delete Message Reply With Quote
Ox_Wagon Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 I have set my S710 to 0m. Remember the polar calculate an altitude with an air pressure and temperature measurement. So it is only an approximation. If you do the same circuit over and over but the temperature changes (early morning to mid day you will see a drift in altitude. So what may be the case is that for a certain temperature and pressure it will have a range of altitude, which it limits you to, that is possible. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Polar Service center is in Kayalami. Phone them or make an appointment and they will check it while you wait.
trailrider Posted June 4, 2009 Author Posted June 4, 2009 Hi Ox_Wagon,Thank you, I tried resetting to the actual altitude as well as zero, but then as soon as I start an exercise on the Polar it resets to -(minus)488m and a temp of 60 degrees! I don't think the problem lies with barometric variances, rather I think I've messed up something with the battery change process. If I don't come right I'll try to get it to the Polar.
Ox_Wagon Posted June 4, 2009 Posted June 4, 2009 They will most probaly just do a factory reset. My old s710 is at the end of its live and it is stuck on the maxsimum elevation and does not show any altitude varation. I spoke to them and they basicly said that if a factory reset can't sort it they would have to replace the PC board. It is a bit expencive but still cheaper than a new watch. Ox_Wagon2009-06-04 23:23:35
trailrider Posted June 5, 2009 Author Posted June 5, 2009 Morning Ox_Wagon,Seems I've run out of options with regards to a diy repair So a trip to Polar Service Centre is on the cards, I'll just call first to get an idea of timeframe and cost, 'cause maybe a non-altitude ride will have to do for a while. Happy trails
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