Polar RS800 manual

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Contents 1. POLAR RS800CX TRAINING COMPUTER P A R T S ......................................... 3 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 . G E T T I N G S T A R T E D ............................ 5 M e n u S t r u c t u r e ................................ 7 3. PREP ARE FOR TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

1. POLAR RS800CX TRAINING COMPUTER P ARTS Congratulations! Y ou have purchased a complete training system tailor -fit to your training needs. This guide will help you along using your new Polar RS800CX training computer . For more detailed instructions, consult the complete user manual on the CD-ROM included in the package. • Polar RS800CX traini[...]

Optional Accessories • Polar s3 stride sensor TM W .I.N.D.: transmits the running speed/pace and distance measurements to your training computer . Also measures running cadence and stride length. • Polar G3 GPS sensor TM : provides speed, distance and location data, as well as track information, in all outdoor sports using Global Positioning Sy[...]

2. GETTING ST ARTED Before exercising with your training computer , customize the basic settings. Enter as accurate data as possible to ensure correct performance feedback based on your personal metrics. T o adjust the data, use UP, DOWN and accept with OK. The values scroll faster if you press and hold UP or DOWN. 1. T o activate your training com[...]

4. Start with basic settings is displayed. Press OK . 5. Time : Select 12h or 24h . With 12h , select AM or PM . Set the local time. 6. Date : Set today’ s date, dd=day , mm=month, yy=year . 7. Units : Select metric (kg/cm/km) or imperial (lb/ft/mi) units. 8. Weight : Enter your weight. T o change units, press and hold LIGHT . 9. Height : Enter y[...]

Menu Structure ENGLISH Getting Started 7[...]

3. PREP ARE FOR TRAINING Plan Y our T raining Y ou can utilize the ready-made exercises or create your own using the training computer . Go to Settings > Exe rcise . The following exercises are installed on your training computer: • Free : Free exercise with no preset settings. • Basic : Basic training with moderate intensity . Duration arou[...]

Using an Accessory With Y our RS800CX T raining Computer Polar RS800CX training computer is compatible with the following Polar W .I.N.D sensors: The Polar s3 Stride Sensor W .I.N.D , Polar G3 GPS Sensor , Polar Cycling Speed Sensor W .I.N.D and the Polar Cadence Sensor W .I.N.D for a bike. If you purchase a new sensor , it has to be activated by a[...]

4. TRAINING Wear the T ransmitter Before starting training recording, you need to wear the WearLink. 1. Wet the electrode areas of the strap well under running water . 2. Attach the connector to the strap. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably . 3. T ie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook [...]

Start T raining Wear the transmitter and an optional sensor* as instructed in the sensor's user manual. 1. Start heart rate measurement by pressing OK on the training computer . Within 15 seconds, your heart rate will appear on the display . 2. If you are going to use a shoe or a bike sensor* during training, select the sensor in Settings >[...]

Information on the Display Y our training computer offers you a simultaneous view of three different lines of exercise information. By pressing UP or DOWN, you can view different displays. The name of the display appears for a few seconds. The name indicates the lower row information. The display varies depending on the sensors you have installed, [...]

Lap time view Zone pointer Heart rate Lap time Speed/pace view Cadence Distance Speed/pace Distance view Countdown timer Zone pointer Distance / Lap time ENGLISH T raining 13[...]

Altitude view (displayed only if altitude is activated in Settings > Fe atures . Heart rate Ascent Altitude Exe rcise cre ated with Polar ProTr aine r 5 If you have downloaded a program from the software, you can see the details of your exercise session on a separate display . For further information, see Perform Programmed Exercise. You cannot [...]

Personalize the Display Y ou can personalize your training computer display to feature whatever information you prefer viewing during training, either by using the training computer or the ProT rainer 5 software. The information available depends on the features that are activated. See Personalize T raining Computer Display in the user manual for m[...]

5. AFTER TRAINING Care for your transmitter after exercise. Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. W ash the strap regularly in a washing machine at 40ºC/104ºF at least after every fifth use . For complete care and maintenance instructions, see Care and Maintenance. T o view basic [...]

6. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMA TION Care and Maintenance Caring of Y our Product Like any electronic device, the Polar training computer should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under [...]

Service During the two-year guarantee/warranty period, we recommend that you service the product at an authorized Polar Service Center only . The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro. For further information, see ”Limited International Polar Guarantee”. Changing Batteries T o c[...]

Precautions Interference During Exercise Electromagnetic Interference and Exercise Equipment. Disturbance may occur near microware ovens and computers. Also WLAN base stations may cause interference when exercising with RS800CX. T o avoid erratic reading or misbehaviors, move away from possible sources of disturbance. Exercise equipment with electr[...]

Using RS800CX T raining Computer in W ater. The training computer is water resistant. However , heart rate measurement does not work in water . Y ou can use the training computer under water as a watch but it is not a diving instrument. T o maintain water resistance, do not press the buttons of the training computer under water . Using the training[...]

Note that in addition to exercise intensity , medications for heart conditions, blood pressure, psychological conditions, asthma, breathing, etc., as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may also affect heart rate. It is important to be sensitive to your body’s responses during exercise. If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatig[...]

T echnical Specifications T raining computer Class 1 Laser Product Battery life: Average 1 year (1h/day , 7 days/week) Battery type: CR2032 Battery sealing ring: O-Ring 20.0 x 1.1, material silicone Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F Wrist band and buckle material: Polyurethane, stainless steel Back cover: Polyamide, stai[...]

T raining computer limit values Maximum files: 99 Maximum time: 99 h 59 min 59 s Maximum manual laps: 99 Maximum automatic laps: 99 Shoes 1/2/3 total distance: 999 999 km / 621370 mi Bike 1/2/3 total distance: 999 999 km / 621370 mi T otal Shoes / T otal GPS / T otal Bikes distance 999 999 km / 621370 mi T otal distance: 999 999 km / 621370 mi T ot[...]

The Polar training computer indicates the level of physiological strain and exercise intensity . It displays performance indicators and environmental conditions such as altitude and temperature. It also measures speed and distance when used with s3 stride sensor/bike speed sensor/G3 GPS sensor , running cadence when used with s3 stride sensor , cyc[...]

Guarantee and Disclaimer Limited International Polar Guarantee • This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for consumers who have purchased this product in other countries. ?[...]

This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows that Polar products are electronic devices and are in the scope of Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). These products should thus be disposed of separately in EU countries. Polar encourages you to minimize possible effects [...]

This product is protected by one or several of the following patents: US 5486818, GB 2258587, HK 306/1996, WO96/20640, EP 0748185, US6104947, EP 0747003, US5690119, DE 69630834.7-08, WO 97/33512, US 6277080, EP 0984719, US 6361502, EP 1405594, US 6418394, EP 1124483, US 6405077, US 6714812, US 6537227, FI 114202, US 6666562 B2, US 5719825, US 58480[...]