User manual

Sport Profile Settings ............................................................................................................ 27
Running Settings.............................................................................................................. 27
Cycling Settings ...............................................................................................................28
Swimming Settings ...........................................................................................................29
Other Sport Settings.......................................................................................................... 30
Heart Rate Settings............................................................................................................... 30
User Information Settings ....................................................................................................... 31
Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax) ............................................................................................32
OwnIndex® .....................................................................................................................32
General Settings .................................................................................................................. 32
Watch Settings.................................................................................................................... 34
Connection Settings.............................................................................................................. 34
Quick menu ........................................................................................................................ 34
Time Mode...................................................................................................................... 34
Pre-training mode .............................................................................................................34
Training Mode.................................................................................................................. 34
9. APPLICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 36
Polar Fitness Test................................................................................................................. 36
Before the Test................................................................................................................. 36
Performing the Test........................................................................................................... 36
After the Test................................................................................................................... 37
Polar Race Pace .................................................................................................................. 38
10.USING A NEW TRANSMITTER ................................................................................................... 40
Using a New Transmitter ........................................................................................................ 40
Pairing a New Transmitter With Training Computer .................................................................. 40
11.USING A NEW ACCESSORY...................................................................................................... 41
Pairing a New Speed Sensor With Training Computer ............................................................... 41
Pairing a New Cadence Sensor With Training Computer ............................................................ 41
Pairing a New GPS Sensor With Training Computer .................................................................. 41
Pairing a New Stride Sensor With Training Computer................................................................ 42
12.BACKGROUND INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 43
Polar Sport Zones ................................................................................................................ 43
Heart Rate Variability ............................................................................................................ 44
Polar ZoneOptimizer ............................................................................................................. 44
Maximum Heart Rate............................................................................................................. 46
Running Cadence and Stride Length .......................................................................................... 46
Polar Running Index.............................................................................................................. 47
Polar Training Load Feature .................................................................................................... 49
Polar Endurance Training Program for Running and Cycling.............................................................. 49
Polar Training Articles........................................................................................................... 50
13.IMPORTANT INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 51
Caring for Your Product ......................................................................................................... 51
Service ........................................................................................................................... 51
Changing Batteries ............................................................................................................... 51
Change Batteries Yourself................................................................................................... 52
Battery Lifetime in RCX5 ........................................................................................................ 53
Precautions........................................................................................................................ 53
Interference During Training ............................................................................................... 53
Minimizing Risks When Training .......................................................................................... 53
Technical Specifications........................................................................................................ 54
Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................................... 55
Limited International Polar Guarantee ........................................................................................ 56
Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................... 57
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