POLAR CS600X™ Getting Started Guide
ENGLISH Contents 1. POLAR CS600X CYCLING COMPUTER PARTS ....................................... Optional Accessories .................... 4 6 2. GETTING STARTED .......................... 7 Measuring Wheel Size...................... 7 Basic Settings ............................... 9 Menu Structure ............................. 11 Installing the Polar Bike Mount ............ 12 Attaching the Cycling Computer to the Bike Mount ............................... 12 3. PREPARE FOR TRAINING ....................
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ENGLISH 1. POLAR CS600X CYCLING COMPUTER PARTS Congratulations! You have purchased a complete training system tailor-fit to your training needs. This guide will help you along using your new Polar CS600X cycling computer. For more detailed instructions, consult the complete user manual at www.polar.com/support. For video tutorials, go to www.polar.com/en/polar_community/videos.
ENGLISH • Polar CS600X Cycling Computer: records and displays cycling and exercise data during exercise. • Polar H3 heart rate sensor: sends the heart rate signal to the cycling computer. Includes a connector and strap. • Polar Bike Mount™: Secure the bike mount to your bike and attach the cycling computer to it. • Polar Speed Sensor™ W.I.N.D.: measures speed and distance wirelessly during cycling. • CD-ROM: includes the Polar ProTrainer 5 cycling computer.
ENGLISH Optional Accessories • Polar Speed Sensor™ W.I.N.D.: measures speed and distance when cycling. • Polar Cadence Sensor™ W.I.N.D.: measures cadence, i.e. crank revolutions per minute when cycling. • Polar LOOK Kéo Power system: wirelessly measures power output expressed in watts and cadence. • Polar G5 GPS sensor™: provides speed, distance and location data, as well as track information, in all outdoor sports using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.
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 8 Wheel size diameter (inches) Wheel size setting (mm) ETRTO Wheel size diameter (inches) Wheel size setting (mm) 25-559 26 x 1.0 1884 25-622 700 x 25C 2080 23-571 650 x 23C 1909 28-622 700 x 28 2101 35-559 26 x 1.50 1947 32-622 700 x 32C 2126 37-622 700 x 35C 1958 42-622 700 x 40C 2189 47-559 26 x 1.95 2022 47-622 700 x 47C 2220 20-622 700 x 20C 2051 55-622 29 x 2.2 2282 52-559 26 x 2.0 2054 55-584 27.5 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. 2. 3. To activate your cycling computer, press OK twice. Once activated, it cannot be switched off! The Polar logo will appear. Press OK.
ENGLISH 4. Start with bike settings is displayed. Press OK. 5. Number of bikes : Select 1, 2 or 3 depending on how many bicycles you will be using. If you only use one bicycle, settings for bikes 2 or 3 bikes can be entered later. 6. Wheel : Enter the wheel size (mm) for each of your bicycles. For further information, see Measuring Wheel Size. 7. Basic settings is displayed. Press OK and adjust the following data: 8. Time: Select 12h or 24h. With 12h, select AM or PM and enter the local time. 9.
ENGLISH Menu Structure Getting Started 11
ENGLISH Installing the Polar Bike Mount You can install the bike mount and the cycling computer on the left or right side of the handlebar or on the stem. 1. Place the rubber part on the handlebar or stem and insert the bike mount on top of it 2. Pass the cable ties over the bike mount and adjust them around the handlebar/stem. Secure the bike mount firmly. Cut off any excess cable tie ends. Attaching the Cycling Computer to the Bike Mount 1. Position the cycling computer on to the bike mount.
ENGLISH 3. PREPARE FOR TRAINING Bike Settings You can set three bike preferences for the cycling computer. Enter bike settings, and select bike 1, 2 or 3 at the beginning of a training session. Bike 1 is set as a default. Select Settings > Bike > Bike 1, Bike 2, Bike 3 or Other . Bike 2 and Bike 3 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 Using an Accessory with Your CS600X Cycling Computer Polar CS600X cycling computer is compatible with the following Polar W.I.N.D sensors: The Polar LOOK Kéo Power system, Polar Speed Sensor W.I.N.D, Polar Cadence Sensor W.I.N.D and the Polar G5 GPS Sensor. If you purchase a new sensor, it has to be activated by and introduced to the cycling computer. This is called teaching and takes only a few seconds.
ENGLISH 4. TRAINING Wear the Heart Rate Sensor Wear the heart rate sensor to measure heart rate. 1. 2. 3. 4. Moisten the electrode area of the strap. Attach the connector to the strap. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably. Check that the moist electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a central and upright position.
ENGLISH Start Training Wear the heart rate sensor and attach the cycling computer to the bike mount. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Start heart rate measurement by pressing 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 four seconds, your heart rate appears on the display. The frame around the heart symbol indicates that transmission is coded.
ENGLISH 5. AFTER TRAINING Detach the connector from the strap after use. Keep the heart rate sensor 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 Caring for Your Product Cycling computer: Keep your cycling computer clean. Clean it with a mild soap and water solution and rinse them with clean water. Do not immerse the cycling computer in water. Dry it carefully with a soft towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals. Connector: Detach the connector from the strap after every use and dry the connector with a soft towel.
ENGLISH For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses, visit www.polar.com/support and country specific websites. Register your Polar product at http://register.polar.fi/ to ensure we can keep improving our products and services to better meet your needs. The username for your Polar Account is always your email address. The same username and password are valid for Polar product registration, polarpersonaltrainer.com, Polar discussion forum and Newsletter registration.
ENGLISH To change the cycling computer battery, you need a coin and a battery(CR 2354). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 20 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 carefulnot 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, you should replace it with a new one. You can purchase the sealing ring/battery kits at well-equipped Polar retailers and authorized Polar Services. In the USA and Canada, the additional sealing rings are available at authorized Polar Service Centers. In the USA, the sealing ring/battery kits are also available at www.
ENGLISH Precautions The Polar Cycling Computer shows your performance indicators. It is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and recovery during and after exercise session. It also measures speed and distance when cycling with a Polar Speed Sensor W.I.N.D. The Polar G5 GPS sensor is designed to measure speed, distance and location data, as well as to provide track information. The Polar Cadence Sensor W.I.N.D. is designed to measure cadence 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 Technical Specifications Cycling computer limit values Cycling computer Maximum files: Maximum time: Maximum laps: Total distance: Total duration: Total calories: Total exercise count: Total ascent: Class 1 Laser Product Battery life: Battery type: Battery sealing ring: Operating temperature: Materials: Watch accuracy: Accuracy of heart rate monitor: Heart rate measuring range: Current speed display range: Altitude display range: Ascent resolution: 24 Average 1 year CR 2354 O-ring 20.0 x 1.
ENGLISH Polar ProTrainer 5™ System Requirements: PC Windows® 2000/XP (32bit), Vista 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.
ENGLISH The Polar Cycling Computer should not be used for obtaining environmental measurements that require professional or industrial precision. Furthermore, the device should not be used to obtain measurements when engaged in airborne or underwater activities Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International IEC 60529 IPx7 (1m, 30min, 20ºC). Products are divided into four different categories according to water resistance.
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ENGLISH Compliance Statement Canada including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Polar Electro Oy n’a approué aucune modification apportée à l’appareil par l’utilisateur, quelle qu’en soit la nature.
ENGLISH Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003, CNR-Gen et CNR-210 du Canada. USA Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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