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ENGLISH Table of Contents 1. CYCLING COMPUTER COMPONENTS .......... 3 5. AFTER TRAINING ............................. 14 2. GETTING STARTED ............................ 4 Measuring Wheel Size........................ 4 Basic Settings ................................. 6 Menu Structure ............................... 8 6. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION ......... 15 Care and Maintenance....................... 15 Caring of Your Product ...................15 Service .....................................
ENGLISH 1. CYCLING COMPUTER COMPONENTS Congratulations! You have purchased a complete training system to tailor-fit your training needs. For complete instructions on your cycling computer, consult the User Manual. 1. 2. Polar CS400 / CS600 Cycling Computer: Cycling and exercise data are recorded and displayed during exercise. Polar WearLink® 31 (Polar CS400) / WearLink® W.I.N.D. (Polar CS600) Coded Transmitter: The transmitter sends the heart rate signal to the cycling computer.
ENGLISH 2. GETTING STARTED Measuring Wheel Size Before activating your cycling computer, measure the wheel size of your bicycle. Wheel size settings are a prerequisite for correct cycling information. There are two ways of determining the wheel size of your bike: Method 1 Look for the diameter in inches or in ETRTO printed on the wheel. Match it to the wheel size in millimeters in the right column of the ETRTO chart on the following page.
ENGLISH ETRTO Wheel size diameter (inches) Wheel size setting (mm) 25-559 26 x 1.0 1884 23-571 650 x 23C 1909 35-559 26 x 1.50 1947 37-622 700 x 35C 1958 47-559 26 x 1.95 2022 20-622 700 x 20C 2051 52-559 26 x 2.
ENGLISH Basic Settings Before using your cycling computer for the first time, 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 cycling computer, press OK twice. Once activated, it cannot be switched off! 2. Welcome to Polar Cycling World! 3. is displayed. Press OK.
ENGLISH 4. Start with bike settings is displayed. Press OK. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Number of bikes : Select 1, 2 or 3 (CS600) depending on how many bicycles you will be using. If you only use one bicycle, settings for bikes 2 or 3 (CS600) bikes can be entered later. Wheel : Enter the wheel size (mm) for each of your bicycles. For further information, see Measuring Wheel Size. Basic settings is displayed. Press OK and adjust the following data: Time: Select 12h or 24 h.
ENGLISH Menu Structure 8 Getting started
ENGLISH 3. PREPARE FOR TRAINING Bike Settings You can set two/three (CS600) bike preferences for the cycling computer. Prepare the settings for the bikes and when you start training, select bike 1, 2 or 3 (CS600). Bike 1 is set as a default. Select Settings > Bike > Bike 1, Bike 2, Bike 3 (CS600) or Other . Bike 2 and Bike 3 (CS600) can be turned on or off. Select Other to deactivate speed, cadence and power sensors and to measure heart rate, altitude, and temperature data only.
ENGLISH Installation Installing Polar Bike Mount and Speed Sensor For instructions on how to install the Polar Bike mount and Speed Sensor consult the Speed Sensor user manual. Optional Cadence and Power Output Sensors For instructions on how to install the Polar Cadence Sensor and Polar Power Output Sensor, consult the Cadence Sensor user manual and Power Output Sensor user manual.
ENGLISH 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 4. RECORD TRAINING Start Training Wear the transmitter and attach the cycling computer to the bike mount. 1. 2. 3. Start heart rate measurement by pressing the OK. The cycling computer goes into pause mode. Select the bike you are going to exercise with. Bike 1 is set as a default. Select Settings > Bike > Bike1 > OK. Select Other if you only want to record heart rate. Within 15 seconds (CS400) / 4 seconds (CS600), your heart rate and heart symbol appear on the display.
ENGLISH 4. 5. Start exercising by pressing OK. The exercise type is displayed in the left upper corner. Pause exercise recording by pressing STOP. To stop recording completely, select EXIT. To fully operate the different settings choose Settings menu. For further information on Settings consult the User Manual.
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 or bleach the strap. Caring of Your Product Wash the strap before long–term storage, and always after use in pool water with high chlorine content. Do not spin-dry or iron the strap. Never put the connector in a washing machine or a drier! Dry and store the strap and the connector separately. Like any electronic device, the Polar cycling computer should be treated with care.
ENGLISH Keep your cycling computer and sensors clean. Clean them with a mild soap and water solution and in the end rinse with clean water. Do not immerse them in water. Dry them carefully with a towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals. Avoid hard hits on the cycling computer and the sensors as these may damage them. Do not expose the cycling computer to direct sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car or mounted on the bike mount.
ENGLISH Service If your cycling computer requires service during the first two-year guarantee/warranty period, we recommend that it is carried out by authorized Polar Service Centres 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. For more information on local after sales services, consult the Polar Customer Service Card.
ENGLISH To change the cycling computer battery, you need a coin and a battery (CR 2354). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Using a coin that sits tight into the back cover groove, open the battery cover by pressing slightly and turning counter clockwise to OPEN position. Remove the battery cover. The battery is attached to the cover, which should be carefully lifted. Remove the battery and replace with a new one. Be careful not to damage the threads of the back cover.
ENGLISH If used according to the manufacturer’s instructions, the battery’s sealing ring will last for the cycling computer’s operating life. However, if the sealing ring is damaged we recommend that you contact a Polar Service Center. Replacement sealing rings are available from an authorized Polar Service Center only. After a battery change re-enter time and date settings in Basic Settings. For further information, see Basic Settings. Keep the batteries away from children.
ENGLISH Precautions The Polar Cycling Computer shows your performance indicators. It indicates the level of physiological strain and intensity during your exercise. It also measures speed and distance when cycling with a Polar Speed sensor (CS400) / Polar Speed Sensor W.I.N.D. (CS600). The Polar Cadence Sensor (CS400) / Polar Cadence Sensor W.I.N.D. (CS600) is designed to measure cadence when cycling. The Polar Power Output Sensor W.I.N.D. (CS600) is designed to measure power output when cycling.
ENGLISH Minimizing Risks When Exercising Exercise may include some risk. Before beginning a regular exercise program, it is recommended that you answer the following questions concerning your health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions, we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting any training program.
ENGLISH If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with your skin or if you suspect an allergic reaction due to using the product, check the listed materials in Technical Specifications. To avoid any skin reaction to the transmitter, wear it over a shirt, but moisten the shirt well under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation. The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause a black color to come off the transmitter’s surface, possibly staining light-colored clothes.
ENGLISH Technical Specifications Cycling computer Class 1 Laser Product Battery life: Battery type: Battery sealing ring: Operating temperature: Materials: Watch accuracy: Average 1 year CR 2354 O-ring 20.0 x 1.0 Material: silicone -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F Thermoplastic polymer Better than ± 0.5 seconds / day at 25 °C / 77 °F temperature. Accuracy of heart rate ± 1% or 1 bpm, whichever larger. monitor: Definition applies to stable conditions.
ENGLISH Polar WebLink using IrDA Communication, Polar ProTrainer 5™ System Requirements: PC Windows® 2000/XP (32bit) IrDA compatible port (an external IrDA device or an internal IR port) Additionally, for the software your PC must have a Pentium II 200 MHz processor or faster, SVGA or higher resolution monitor, 50 MB hard disk space and a CD-ROM drive. Technical specifications for the Speed, Cadence and Power Output Sensors Consult the separate accessory user manuals.
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 the case back Wash splashes, sweat, raindrops etc.
ENGLISH 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. • Polar Electro Oy/Polar Electro Inc.
ENGLISH Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2000 certified company. Copyright © 2007 Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440 KEMPELE, Finland. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ™ symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.
ENGLISH 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 respect to the products described herein. • Polar Electro Inc.
