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    Polar CS100 ™ User Manual[...]

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    ENGLISH – 5 CONTENTS The information relevant to using the product with the transmitter is in blue text. 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE POLAR CYCLING COMPUTER ........................................................................................................ 7 1.1 PRODUCT ELEMENTS .....................................................................[...]

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    6 – ENGLISH 5.5 WA TCH SETTINGS (WA TCH SET) .............................................................................................................................. 43 5.6 PERSONAL INFORMA TION SETTINGS (USER SET) .................................................................................................... 45 5.7 CYCLING COMPUTER SO[...]

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    ENGLISH – 7 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE POLAR CYCLING COMPUTER 1.1 PRODUCT ELEMENTS The Polar cycling computer package consists of the following parts: Cycling Computer The cycling computer displays and records your cycling and exercise data during exercise. Enter your personal settings into the cycling computer and analyze exercise information after [...]

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    8 – ENGLISH 1.2 USING YOUR CYCLING COMPUTER FOR THE FIRST TIME Enter your settings in the Basic Settings mode (time, date, units, and personal settings). How to enter Basic Settings Entering accurate personal information ensures that you receive correct feedback based on your performance (calorie consumption, OwnZone determination etc). Activate [...]

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    ENGLISH – 9 The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value • Hours • Minutes 4. Date Set** • Day / Month • Month / Day • Y ear RIGHT • Set the hours.* RIGHT • Set the minutes.* RIGHT • Set the day (in 24h format) or the month (in 12h format).* RIGHT • Set the mon[...]

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    10 – ENGLISH The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value 5. Unit kg/cm or lb/ft 6. Weight kg/lb 7. Height cm/ft 8. Birthday • Day / Month • Month / Day • Y ear RIGHT • Set the units for weight and height: kg/cm or lb/ft. RIGHT • Set your weight in kilograms or pounds.[...]

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    ENGLISH – 11 The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value 9. Sex Male / Female RIGHT • Set male or female. MIDDLE • Settings done is displayed. • T o change your settings, press the LEFT button until you return to the desired setting. • T o accept the settings, press the[...]

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    12 – ENGLISH 1.3 INSTALLING THE BIKE MOUNT , CYCLING COMPUTER AND SPEED SENSOR 1.3.1 BIKE MOUNT AND CYCLING COMPUTER 2. 1. Y ou can install the bike mount and the cycling computer on the left or right side of the handlebar or on the stem with cable ties. 3. 2. Place the rubber part on the handlebar or stem and insert the bike mount on top of it. [...]

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    ENGLISH – 13 1.3.2 SPEED SENSOR T o install the speed sensor and spoke magnet, you need cutters and a small screwdriver . 1. Attach the speed sensor to the opposite side of the front fork from the mounted cycling computer . The speed sensor and the cycling computer should be no more than 30-40 cm/ 1’-1’3’ ’ apart. 2. Attach the rubber par[...]

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    14 – ENGLISH 5. Attach the magnet to a spoke at the same level as the sensor . The magnet hole must be facing the speed sensor . Fasten the magnet to the spoke and tighten it loosely with a screwdriver . Do not tighten it fully yet. 5. max 4 mm / 0’16” Fine-tune the positioning of both the magnet and the speed sensor so that the magnet passes[...]

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    ENGLISH – 15 1.4 WEARING YOUR TRANSMITTER Coded heart rate transmission reduces interference from other heart rate monitors that are close by . T o make sure that the code search is successful and to ensure trouble-free heart rate monitoring, keep the cycling computer within 1 meter/ 3 feet of your transmitter . Check that you are not near other [...]

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    16 – ENGLISH 2. EXERCISING 2.1 EXERCISE RECORDING AND HEART RATE MEASURING Y ou can record one Exercise File. There are two ways to start exercise recording. If you turn on the AutoStart function, the cycling computer automatically starts and stops exercise recording when you start and stop cycling. If the AutoStart function is off, you can start[...]

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    ENGLISH – 17 • If your heart rate is not displayed and 00 appears on the display , the heart rate detection has stopped. Bring the cycling computer near the Polar logo on the transmitter to restart the heart rate detection. No button press is needed. • If OwnZone ® is selected, the OwnZone determination procedure begins when exercise recordi[...]

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    18 – ENGLISH Speed and heart rate are also displayed graphically . The more bars are displayed, the higher your heart rate or speed and vice versa. One speed bar represents 5 km/h or 3 mph, and when all ten bars are displayed your speed is 50 km/h or 30 mph or higher . 2. Average speed rise or drop indicator . Speed Heart rate Note: You can also [...]

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    ENGLISH – 19 5. 4. 3. The kilocalories you have burned so far . The cumulation of kilocalories starts as your heart rate is displayed. If there is no heart rate reading or you have not set your user information, the speed is displayed instead of calorie information. Stopwatch , i.e., exercise duration. Heart rate The estimated time of arrival , o[...]

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    20 – ENGLISH T arget Zone Alarm: With the T arget Zone Alarm you can make sure you exercise at the right intensity. When the target zone heart rate limits are activated, the cycling computer sounds an alarm if you are above or below your heart rate limits. Y ou can set the limits for your target zone in the Settings/Limits SET menu. For further i[...]

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    ENGLISH – 21 T imers: The timers of your cycling computer work during your exercise recording. The cycling computer beeps and shows when the timer time matches. If only timer 1 is on, the same timer beeps always after the set time has elapsed during your exercise. If timer 2 is also on, the timers alternate during your exercise. For further infor[...]

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    22 – ENGLISH Recorded Exercise File Information Duration of recorded exercise. Average heart rate. Heart rate limits used during your exercise (if limits are set). T ime spent in target heart rate zone. Kilocalories burnt during exercise. A verage speed. Average cadence.* Ridden distance. T ime used for cycling. E.g., if you stop cycling but do n[...]

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    ENGLISH – 23 3. VIEWING RECORDED INFORMA TION - FILE The Exercise File allows you to review cycling and exercise information collected while recording an exercise session. The cycling computer starts recording information in a File as soon as you start recording by pressing the MIDDLE button or using AutoStart function. Y our exercise information[...]

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    24 – ENGLISH Recorded Exercise File Information Duration of recorded exercise. The average heart rate and maximum heart rate alternate in heartbeats per minute (bpm). Note: If you set heart rate limits in percentages of your maximum heart rate, these values are displayed also as percentages of your maximum heart rate (%). The heart rate limits (i[...]

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    ENGLISH – 25 Recorded Exercise File Information Average and maximum cadence.* T ime used for cycling. Number of laps while exercising. Note: Lap information is displayed if you have stored at least one lap during your exercise. 4. T o view the best lap, press the MIDDLE button. The best lap information is displayed: The fastest lap time. The numb[...]

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    26 – ENGLISH Recorded Exercise File Information Speed The speed when you recorded the lap. Average speed during the lap. Cadence* The cadence when you recorded the lap. A verage cadence during the lap. Distance The Lap and Split distances alternate on the display . • T o return to the T ime mode, press and hold the LEFT button. *Optional Polar [...]

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    ENGLISH – 27 4. TOTAL V ALUES T otal values include cumulative and maximum values of information recorded during your training sessions. Use the T otal values fi le as a daily and weekly counter of your training values. The values are updated automatically , when exercise recording is stopped. In addition to the daily and weekly values, you can [...]

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    28 – ENGLISH T otal Values 6. If you choose Season’s TOT ALS you can use the RIGHT button to browse through following information: The date when cumulation started. T otal cumulative exercise duration. The date when cumulation started. T otal cumulative burned kilocalories. The date when cumulation started. Odometer alternates with the date whe[...]

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    ENGLISH – 29 T otal Values The date when cumulation started. The ridden distance cumulation for bike 1 and bike 2 (Distance1 is updated when bike 1 is used and Distance2 is updated when bike 2 is used). The date when updated. Maximum speed of the season. The date when updated. Maximum cadence of the season.* *Optional Polar Cadence Sensor require[...]

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    30 – ENGLISH T otal Values The date when cumulation started. T otal cumulative ridden duration. • T o return to the T ime mode, press and hold the LEFT button. Resetting Season’s TOT ALS or Returning the Previous Maximum Speed or Cadence* Value Use T otal values as a seasonal (or daily/weekly) counter of your exercise values by resetting them[...]

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    ENGLISH – 31 5. SETTINGS Y ou can view or change the settings in the Settings menu. T ip: Settings can also be confi gured using the Polar UpLink T ool™. They can then be transferred to your cycling computer from your PC. For further information, see page 49. T o set values: • Adjust or select a value with the RIGHT button. • Accept your s[...]

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    32 – ENGLISH Both functions work during your exercise recording. For further information, see pages 18-20. 1. In the T ime mode, press the RIGHT button until SETTINGS is displayed. 2. Press the MIDDLE button. Cycling SET is displayed. 3. Continue by pressing the MIDDLE button and follow the steps below: The display reads: Press the RIGHT button t[...]

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    ENGLISH – 33 5.2 TIMER SETTINGS (TIMER SET) Y our cycling computer is equipped with two alternating timers. The timers work during your exercise recording. T ip: Use the timers for example as a reminder to drink at certain intervals or as a training tool in interval training, so that you know when to switch from a harder to a lighter period and v[...]

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    34 – ENGLISH 5.3 HEART RATE LIMITS SETTINGS (LIMITS SET) In the heart rate limits settings (Limits SET) you can choose the heart rate limit type: • Manual Limits: Y ou can create a target heart rate zone by setting the upper and the lower heart rate limits manually. • OwnZone: The cycling computer is able to determine your individual aerobic [...]

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    ENGLISH – 35 The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value 5. TYPE Manual / OwnZone / Off 6. HR / HR% SET 7. HighLimit 8. LowLimit RIGHT • Select Manual or OwnZone (automatic defi nition of your personal heart rate zone) or Off. RIGHT • Select heart rate displayed as beats p[...]

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    36 – ENGLISH 5.3.1 OWNZONE The Polar cycling computer is able to determine your individual aerobic (cardiovascular) exercise heart rate zone automatically. This is called OwnZone (OZ). OwnZone is based on measuring changes in heart rate variability during your warm up. Heart rate variability refl ects changes in your physiology. For most adults [...]

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    ENGLISH – 37 Determining Your OwnZone Heart Rate Limits Before you start to determine your OwnZone, make sure of the following: • You have entered your user settings correctly. The cycling computer will ask for missing information (for example date of birth) before accepting limit settings. • You have activated the OwnZone limits. With the Ow[...]

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    38 – ENGLISH 3. At some point during the stages, you hear two beeps. Your OwnZone has been determined. If the determination was successful, OwnZone and Updated alternate with the heart rate limits on the display. The limits are displayed as beats per minute (bpm) or as a percentage of your maximum heart rate (%HR max ) depending on your settings.[...]

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    ENGLISH – 39 5.4 BICYCLE SETTINGS (BIKE SET) Y ou can set two bike preferences for the cycling computer . Prepare the settings for both bikes; when you start exercise recording, just select bike 1 or 2. For both bikes you can prepare the following settings: • AutoStart on/off The AutoStart function starts or stops automatically the exercise rec[...]

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    40 – ENGLISH The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value 5. Bike 1 / 2 6. AutoStart On / OFF 7. Cadence* On / OFF 8. Wheel RIGHT • Select which bike settings you want to set: bike 1 or 2. RIGHT • T urn AutoStart function on or off. RIGHT • T urn cadence function on or off[...]

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    ENGLISH – 41 Y ou have the following alternatives for fi nding out the wheel size of your bike:* METHOD 1. Look at the wheel of your bike and fi nd the wheel diameter printed on it. On the chart below , fi nd your wheel diameter in inches or in ETR TO reading and match it to the wheel size in millimeters on the right. Note: *Wheel sizes on the[...]

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    42 – ENGLISH METHOD 2. Mark the tread of the front tire with a line and roll the tire perpendicular to the ground. Y ou can also use the valve as a mark. Mark a line on the ground. Move your bike on a fl at surface straight ahead for one complete wheel rotation. Check that the tire is perpendicular to the ground. Draw another line on the ground [...]

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    ENGLISH – 43 5.5 WA TCH SETTINGS (W ATCH SET) In the Watch SET menu, you can change the time of day and date settings. 1. In the T ime mode, press the RIGHT button until SETTINGS is displayed. 2. Press the MIDDLE button. Cycling SET is displayed. 3. Press the RIGHT button until Watch SET is displayed. 4. Continue by pressing the MIDDLE button and[...]

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    44 – ENGLISH The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value 6. Date* • Day / Month • Month / Day • Year RIGHT • Set the day (in 24h mode) or the month (in 12h mode). RIGHT • Set the month (in 24h mode) or the day (in 12h mode). RIGHT • Set the year . MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDD[...]

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    ENGLISH – 45 5.6 PERSONAL INFORMATION SETTINGS (USER SET) Entering your personal information ensures that your calorie counter operates with the highest possible degree of accuracy . 1. In the T ime mode, press the RIGHT button until SETTINGS is displayed. 2. Press the MIDDLE button. Cycling SET is displayed. 3. Press the RIGHT button until User [...]

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    46 – ENGLISH The display reads: Press the RIGHT button to set the fl ashing value Press the MIDDLE button to accept the value 7. Birthday • Day / Month • Month / Day • Y ear 8. HR Max 9. HR Sit 10. Sex • Male / Female RIGHT • Set the day (in 24 h mode) or the month (in 12 h mode). RIGHT • Set the month (in 24h mode) or the day (in 12[...]

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    ENGLISH – 47 Maximum heart rate value (HR max ) HR max is used to estimate energy expenditure. HR max is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion. HR max is also useful when determining exercise intensity . The most accurate method for determining your individual HR max is to perform a maximal exercise stress t[...]

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    48 – ENGLISH 5.7 CYCLING COMPUTER SOUNDS AND UNITS SETTINGS (GENERAL SET) Y ou can view and change the following settings in the General SET : • Sounds Activity sounds for the cycling computer on or off . • KeySound Button sounds for the cycling computer on or off. • Units The Unit settings affect the personal information and watch settings[...]

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    ENGLISH – 49 6. EDIT YOUR CYCLING COMPUTER SETTINGS WITH A COMPUTER The Polar cycling computer offers you the option of editing your cycling computer settings with the Polar UpLink T ool and your computer . Y ou can also personalize the display of your cycling computer by downloading logos. For this you need the Polar UpLink T ool. Y ou can downl[...]

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    50 – ENGLISH 7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Caring for Your Product Like any electronic device, your Polar cycling computer should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you to fulfi ll guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. Wash the transmitter regularly after use with a mild soap and water solution and a s[...]

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    ENGLISH – 51 Service During the two-year guarantee/warranty period we recommend that you have service done by an authorized Polar Service Center only . The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro. For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses, visit www .polar .com/[...]

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    52 – ENGLISH 1. Using a coin that sits tight into the back cover groove, open the battery cover by pressing slightly and unscrewing counter clockwise. 2. Remove the battery cover . The battery is attached to the cover , which should be carefully lifted with a suitable sized small rigid stick or bar , such as a toothpick. A non-metal tool is prefe[...]

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    ENGLISH – 53 4. The sealing ring of the battery cover is also attached to the cover . Only replace the sealing ring if it is damaged. Before closing the battery cover , make sure that the cover’ s sealing ring is undamaged and it is placed correctly in its groove. 5. Put the battery cover in its place and close it by screwing the cover clockwis[...]

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    54 – ENGLISH 8. PRECAUTIONS The Polar cycling computer shows your performance indicators. It indicates the level of physiological strain and intensity during your training session. It also measures speed and distance when cycling with a Polar speed sensor . No other use is intended or implied. Electromagnetic Interference Disturbances may occur n[...]

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    ENGLISH – 55 experienced interference. We cannot however issue an offi cial guarantee on our products’ suitability with all pacemakers or other implanted devices due to the variety of devices available. If you have any doubts, or if you experience any unusual sensations while using Polar products, please consult your physician or contact the i[...]

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    56 – ENGLISH 9. FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS What should I do if... ...the display of the cycling computer is blank? If you are using the cycling computer for the fi rst time: The cycling computer is in battery saving mode when it is dispatched from the factory . T o activate it, press the MIDDLE button twice. The Basic Settings starts. For furth[...]

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    ENGLISH – 57 ...the cycling computer does not measure the calories? In order to measure the calories you burn, you need to wear the transmitter during recording. ...the heart rate , speed or distance reading becomes erratic or extremely high? Strong electromagnetic signals can cause erratic readings. So move away from possible sources of disturba[...]

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    58 – ENGLISH 10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Cycling computer Material: Thermoplastic polymer case Watch accuracy: better than ±0.5 seconds per day at 25 °C/ 77 °F temperature. Heart rate accuracy: ±1% or 1 bpm, whichever larger , the defi nition applies to steady state conditions. Heart rate is displayed as number of heartbeats per minute (bp[...]

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    ENGLISH – 59 Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are divided into three different categories according to their water resistance. Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category and compare it to the chart below . Please note that these defi nitions do not nec[...]

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    60 – ENGLISH 11. LIMITED POLAR INTERNA TIONAL GUARANTEE • 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. • This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. fo[...]

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    ENGLISH – 61 12. POLAR DISCLAIMER • The material in this manual is for informational purposes only . The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’ s continuous development program. • Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with[...]

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    62 – ENGLISH 13. INDEX 24h/12h time mode ............................................................. 9 AutoLap ............................................................................. 20 AutoStart ........................................................................... 16 Backlight........................................................[...]

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    Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Tel +358 8 5202 100 Fax +358 8 5202 300 www.polar .com[...]