Polar RS400™ Getting Started Guide
ENGLISH Contents 1. RUNNING COMPUTER PARTS ............... 3 4. RECORD TRAINING .......................... 13 2. GETTING STARTED .......................... Basic Settings ............................... Menu Structure ............................. 4 4 6 5. AFTER TRAINING ............................ 14 3. PREPARE FOR TRAINING .................... Wear the Transmitter ....................... Position the Polar S1 Foot Pod ............. Install Foot Pod Battery .................
ENGLISH 1. RUNNING COMPUTER PARTS Congratulations! You have purchased a complete training system to tailor-fit your training needs. For complete instructions on your running computer, see the User Manual. 4. 1. 5. 2. 3. Polar RS400/RS800 Running Computer: The running computer displays and records your heart rate and other exercise data during exercise. Polar WearLink® 31 transmitter (Polar RS400) or Polar WearLink® W.I.N.D.
ENGLISH 2. GETTING STARTED Basic Settings Before exercising with your running computer, customize the basic settings. Enter as accurate data as possible to ensure correct performance feedback based on your personal metrics. To adjust the data, use UP, DOWN and accept with OK. The values scroll faster if you press and hold UP or DOWN. 1. To activate your running computer, press OK twice. 2. Welcome to Polar Running World! 3. is displayed. Press OK.
ENGLISH 4. Start with basic settings is displayed. Press OK. 5. 6. Time: Select either 12h or 24h. With 12h, select AM or PM. Set the local time. Date: Set today’s date, dd=day, mm=month, yy=year. Units: Select metric (kg/cm/km) or imperial (lb/ft/mi) units. 8. Weight: Enter your weight. To change units, press and hold LIGHT. 9. Height: Enter your height. If you use imperial units, first set feet (ft) then inches (in). 10. Birthday: Enter your date of birth, dd=day, mm=month, yy=year. 11.
ENGLISH Menu Structure 6 Getting Started
ENGLISH 3. PREPARE FOR TRAINING Wear the Transmitter Wear the transmitter to measure heart rate. 1. 2. 3. 4. Moisten the electrode areas of the strap under running water and make sure that they are well moistened. Attach the connector to the strap. Position the connector's letter L to the word LEFT on the strap and snap the fastener. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably. Secure the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and snap the second fastener.
ENGLISH Position the Polar S1 Foot Pod Install Foot Pod Battery Before using the foot pod* for the first time, insert the battery (included in the product package). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Lift the small flap, detach the fork from the foot pod* and lift the black cover off (pic 1). Carefully slide the battery case out of the footpod (pic 2) and insert the battery (AAA) in the case. Slide the battery case inside the foot pod. Be careful not to touch the switch on the battery case.
ENGLISH Attach Foot Pod on Shoe To measure speed/pace and distance accurately, make sure the foot pod is correctly positioned. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Undo the flap and detach the foot pod from the fork. Loosen your shoelaces and place the fork underneath them, on top of the tongue of the shoe. Tighten the laces. Fit the front part of the foot pod (closest to the red button) to the fork and press from the rear end. Fasten the flap. Make sure the foot pod does not move and is aligned with your foot.
ENGLISH Position the Polar s3 Stride Sensor W.I.N.D. Install Stride Sensor Battery Before using the stride sensor* for the first time, insert the battery (included in the product package). 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise to OPEN using the sensor fork or a coin (see picture 1). Place the battery inside the cover with the positive (+) side facing the cover (see picture 2). Make sure the sealing ring is in the groove to ensure water resistance.
ENGLISH Attach Stride Sensor on Shoelaces 1. 2. 3. 4. Undo the flap and detach the fork. Loosen your shoelaces and place the fork underneath them, on top of the tongue of the shoe. Tighten the laces. Fit the front part of the sensor onto the fork and press from the rear end. Fasten the flap. Make sure the sensor does not move and is aligned with your foot. The more secure the sensor, the more accurately speed and distance are measured.
ENGLISH Attach Stride Sensor in Sole Cavity 1. 2. Undo the flap and detach the fork. Lift the insole. Place the sensor with the Polar logo facing upwards and the rear end of the sensor facing the shoe heel inside the sole cavity. Note that you can place the sensor in only one way, without using too much force. Optional calibration of the sensor can improve the accuracy of speed, pace and distance measurements. For further information, see Calibrate the Stride Sensor in the User Manual.
ENGLISH 4. RECORD TRAINING Wear the transmitter and foot pod/stride sensor* as instructed. Make sure the S1 foot pod is on (RS400) and that the foot pod or stride sensor in your running computer (Settings > Features > Footpod / S sensor) is activated. 1. 2. 3. 4. Start by pressing OK on the running computer. Within 15 seconds, your heart rate appears on the display. Stand still and wait until the running computer finds the foot pod/stride sensor signal (runner symbol stops flashing).
ENGLISH 5. AFTER TRAINING Detach the connector from the strap after use. Keep the transmitter dry and clean. For further information, see Care and Maintenance. Review exercise data under File. • The Exercise Log lists a maximum of 99 exercise files. • The Weekly summary displays summaries for the past 16 weeks. • Totals include cumulative values recorded during training sessions. • Delete files. To view exercise data, press OK and scroll UP or DOWN.
ENGLISH 6. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Care and Maintenance with bleach nor fabric softener. Do not dry-clean or bleach the strap. Caring of Your Product Like any electronic device, the Polar running 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 after use. Clean the connector with a mild soap and water solution. Dry it with a towel.
ENGLISH 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 To change the batteries of the running computer, transmitter, and stride sensor* yourself, carefully follow the instructions in Install Stride Sensor Battery.
ENGLISH Precautions 1. Interference During Exercise Electromagnetic Interference and Exercise Equipment. Disturbance may occur near high-voltage power lines, traffic lights, overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines or trams, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor-driven exercise equipment, cellular phones, or when you walk through electric security gates. Microwave ovens, computers and WLAN base stations may also cause interference when exercising with RS800.
ENGLISH RS400 Crosstalk. A heart rate symbol without a frame indicates non-coded heart rate transmission. When in non-coded mode, the running computer picks up transmitter signals within 1 m / 3 ft. Simultaneous non-coded signals from more than one transmitter can cause an incorrect reading. If another person with a running computer or a heart rate monitor is causing interference, move away from that person and continue your exercise normally. Alternatively, to avoid other people’s heart rate signals: 1. 2.
ENGLISH Using RS800 Running Computer in Water. The running computer is water resistant. However, heart rate measurement does not work in water. You can use the running computer under water as a watch but it is not a diving instrument. To maintain water resistance, do not press the buttons of the running computer under water. Using the running computer in excessive rainfall may also cause interference. Minimizing Risks When Exercising Exercise may include some risk.
ENGLISH 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 fatigue when exercising, it is recommended that you stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity.
ENGLISH Technical Specifications Altitude display range: -550 m … +9000 m / -1800 ft … +29500 ft The Polar wrist unit calculates altitude by using the standard average altitude at defined air pressures according to ISO 2533.
ENGLISH Transmitter Battery life of WearLink 31 transmitter: Battery life of WearLink W.I.N.D. transmitter: Battery type: Battery sealing ring: Operating temperature: Connector material: Strap material: Accuracy: Average 2 years (1h/day, 7 days/week) Average 2 years (3h/day, 7 days/week) CR2025 O-ring 20.0 x 1.
ENGLISH 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 definitions do not necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers. Marking on case back Water resistant Wash splashes, sweat, raindrops etc.
ENGLISH Limited International Polar 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. for consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada.
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