Polar RS800CX™ Getting Started Guide
ENGLISH Contents 1. POLAR RS800CX TRAINING COMPUTER PARTS ....................................... Optional Accessories .................... 3 5 Combine Exercises....................... 16 2. GETTING STARTED .......................... Menu Structure.............................. 6 8 3. PREPARE FOR TRAINING .................... 9 Plan Your Training .......................... 9 Using an Accessory With Your RS800CX Training Computer .......................... 10 4. TRAINING ...............................
ENGLISH 1. POLAR RS800CX TRAINING 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 RS800CX training computer. For more detailed instructions, consult the complete user manual on the CD-ROM included in the package. Download the complete user manual from the CD and read through carefully to make the most out of your training computer.
ENGLISH • Polar RS800CX training computer: displays and records your heart rate and other exercise data during exercise. • Polar H3 heart rate sensor: sends the heart rate signal to the training computer. Includes a connector and strap. • CD-ROM: includes the Polar ProTrainer 5 training computer.
ENGLISH Optional Accessories • Polar s3/s3+ stride sensorTM W.I.N.D.: transmits the running speed/pace and distance measurements to your training computer. Also measures running cadence and stride length. • Polar G3/G5 GPS sensorTM: provides speed, distance and location data, as well as track information, in all outdoor sports using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Transfer your track data to Polar ProTrainer 5 software to view in Google Earth or to convert into a GPX file.
ENGLISH 2. GETTING STARTED Before exercising with your training 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. 2. 3. 6 To activate your training computer, press OK twice. The Polar logo will appear. Press OK. Language: Select English, Deutsch, Español, Français or Italiano.
ENGLISH 4. Start with basic settings is displayed. Press OK. 5. 6. Time: Select 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 8 Getting Started
ENGLISH 3. PREPARE FOR TRAINING Plan Your Training You can utilize the ready-made exercises or create your own using the training computer. Go to Settings > Exercise . The following exercises are installed on your training computer: • Free: Free exercise with no preset settings. • Basic: Basic training with moderate intensity. Duration around 45 min. • Interval : Basic interval training. Exercise starts with a 15-minute warm-up, followed by a 1km interval and a 3-minute recovery period, repeated 5 times.
ENGLISH Using an Accessory With Your RS800CX Training Computer Polar RS800CX training computer is compatible with the following Polar W.I.N.D sensors: The Polar s3/s3+ Stride Sensor W.I.N.D, Polar G3/G5 GPS Sensor, Polar Cycling Speed Sensor W.I.N.D and the Polar Cadence Sensor W.I.N.D for a bike. If you purchase a new sensor, it has to be activated by and introduced to the training 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 an optional sensor* as instructed in the sensor's user manual. 1. 2. 3. 4. Start heart rate measurement by pressing OK on the training computer. Within 15 seconds, your heart rate will appear on the display. If you are going to use a shoe or a bike sensor* during training, select the sensor in Settings > Shoes/bikes. To use a GPS sensor, select Settings > GPS > On.
ENGLISH Information on the Display Your training computer offers you a simultaneous view of three different lines of exercise information. By pressing UP or DOWN, you can view different displays. The name of the display appears for a few seconds. The name indicates the lower row information. The display varies depending on the sensors you have installed, which features are set On and what kind of exercise you are performing.
ENGLISH Lap time view Zone pointer Heart rate Lap time Speed/pace view Cadence Distance Speed/pace Distance view Countdown timer Zone pointer Distance / Lap time 14 Training
ENGLISH Altitude view (displayed only if altitude is activated in Settings > Features . Heart rate Ascent Altitude Exercise created with Polar ProTrainer 5 If you have downloaded a program from the software, you can see the details of your exercise session on a separate display. For further information, see Perform Programmed Exercise. You cannot modify this display using the training computer.
ENGLISH Personalize the Display You can personalize your training computer display to feature whatever information you prefer viewing during training, either by using the training computer or the ProTrainer 5 software. The information available depends on the features that are activated. See Personalize Training Computer Display in the user manual for more information. Combine Exercises The RS800CX training computer offers you the option of combining consecutive exercises.
ENGLISH 5. AFTER TRAINING Care for your heart rate sensor after exercise. Detach the heart rate sensor connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. For complete care and maintenance instructions, see Care and Maintenance. To view basic data on your performance, see File on your training computer. For deeper analysis, transfer the data to Polar ProTrainer 5. The software offers you different options to analyze data with.
ENGLISH 6. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Care and Maintenance Caring for Your Product Training computer: Keep your training computer clean. Clean it with a mild soap and water solution and rinse it with clean water. Do not immerse the training 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 Changing Batteries To change the batteries of the training computer or heart rate sensor yourself, carefully follow the instructions in the user manual. All batteries are changed the same way. For video tutorials on how to change the batteries, go to www.polar.com/en/polar_community/videos. Keep batteries away from children. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. Batteries should be properly disposed of according to local regulations.
ENGLISH Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery 1. 2. 3. 4. Lever the battery cover open by using the clip on the strap. Remove the old battery from the battery cover with a suitable sized small ridgid stick or bar, such as a toothpick. A non-metal tool is preferable. Be careful not to damage the battery cover. Insert the battery inside the cover with the negative (-) side outwards. Make sure the sealing ring is in the groove to ensure water resistance.
ENGLISH Precautions Interference During Exercise Electromagnetic Interference and Exercise Equipment. Disturbance may occur near microware ovens and computers. Also WLAN base stations may cause interference when exercising with RS800CX. To avoid erratic reading or misbehaviors, move away from possible sources of disturbance. Exercise equipment with electronic or electrical components such as LED displays, motors and electrical brakes may cause interfering stray signals.
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 Training computer Battery life: Battery type: Battery sealing ring: Operating temperature: Wrist band and buckle material: Back cover: Watch accuracy: Accuracy of heart rate monitor: Heart rate measuring range: Current speed display range: Average 1 year (1h/day, 7 days/week) CR2032 O-Ring 20.0 x 1.
ENGLISH Heart Rate Sensor Battery life: Battery type: Battery sealing ring: Operating temperature: Connector material: Strap material: 1600 h CR2025 O-ring 20.0 x 0.
ENGLISH Marking on case back Water resistant characteristics Water resistant Protected against wash splashes, sweat, raindrops etc. Not suitable for swimming. Water resistant 30 m/50 m* Suitable for bathing and swimming Water resistant 100 m Suitable for swimming and snorkeling (without air tanks) Limited International Polar Guarantee • • • *These characteristics also apply to Polar H3 heart rate sensors marked Water resistant 30m.
ENGLISH • The guarantee does not cover any damage/s, losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the product. • Items purchased second hand are not covered by the two (2) year warranty, unless otherwise stipulated by local law. • During the guarantee period, the product will be either repaired or replaced at any of the authorized Polar Service Centers regardless of the country of purchase.
ENGLISH Compliance Statement 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. Tout changement ou toute modification peuvent annuler le droit d’utilisation de l’appareil par l’utilisateur.
ENGLISH Class B digital device notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-Gen and RSS-210. 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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