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ENGLISH Contents 1. POLAR RS800CX TRAINING COMPUTER PARTS ......................................... 3 Optional Accessories ...................... 4 2. GETTING STARTED ............................ 5 Menu Structure................................ 7 3. PREPARE FOR TRAINING ...................... 8 Plan Your Training ............................ 8 Using an Accessory With Your RS800CX Training Computer ............................ 9 4. TRAINING ..................................... 10 Wear the Transmitter .....
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. • Polar RS800CX training computer: displays and records your heart rate and other exercise data during exercise. • Polar WearLink® W.I.N.D.
ENGLISH Optional Accessories • Polar 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 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. 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.
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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.
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 Stride Sensor W.I.N.D, Polar G3 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 Transmitter Before starting training recording, you need to wear the WearLink. 1. Wet the electrode areas of the strap well under running water. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably. 3. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap. 4.
ENGLISH Start Training Wear the transmitter 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 Training 13
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 transmitter after exercise. Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. Wash the strap regularly in a washing machine at 40ºC/104ºF at least after every fifth 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.
ENGLISH 6. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Care and Maintenance Caring of Your Product Like any electronic device, the Polar training 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 and rinse the strap under running water after every use. Dry the connector with a soft towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (steel wool or cleaning chemicals).
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 training computer or transmitter yourself, carefully follow the instructions in the user manual.
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 Using RS800CX Training Computer in Water. The training computer is water resistant. However, heart rate measurement does not work in water. You can use the training computer under water as a watch but it is not a diving instrument. To maintain water resistance, do not press the buttons of the training computer under water. Using the training 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 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: Class 1 Laser Product Average 1 year (1h/day, 7 days/week) CR2032 O-Ring 20.0 x 1.
ENGLISH Training computer limit values Maximum files: Maximum time: Maximum manual laps: Maximum automatic laps: Shoes 1/2/3 total distance: Bike 1/2/3 total distance: Total Shoes / Total GPS / Total Bikes distance Total distance: Total duration: Total calories: Total exercise count: Total ascent: Total odometer: 99 99 h 59 min 59 s 99 99 999 999 km / 621370 mi 999 999 km / 621370 mi 999 999 km / 621370 mi 999 999 km / 621370 mi 9999h 59min 59s 999 999 kcal 9999 304795 m / 999980 ft 999 999 km / 621370 mi
ENGLISH The Polar training computer indicates the level of physiological strain and exercise intensity. It displays performance indicators and environmental conditions such as altitude and temperature. It also measures speed and distance when used with s3 stride sensor/bike speed sensor/G3 GPS sensor, running cadence when used with s3 stride sensor, cycling cadence when used with a cadence sensor and location data when used with G3 GPS sensor. No other use is intended or implied.
ENGLISH Guarantee and Disclaimer • 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. During the guarantee period, the product will be repaired or replaced at an authorized Service Center free of charge.
ENGLISH Disclaimer This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows that Polar products are electronic devices and are in the scope of Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). These products should thus be disposed of separately in EU countries.
ENGLISH This product is protected by one or several of the following patents: US 5486818, GB 2258587, HK 306/1996, WO96/20640, EP 0748185, US6104947, EP 0747003, US5690119, DE 69630834.7-08, WO 97/33512, US 6277080, EP 0984719, US 6361502, EP 1405594, US 6418394, EP 1124483, US 6405077, US 6714812, US 6537227, FI 114202, US 6666562 B2, US 5719825, US 5848027, EP 1055158, FI 113614, FI23471, USD49278S, USD492784S, USD492999S, FI68734, US4625733, DE3439238, GB2149514, HK81289, FI88972, US5486818, DE9219139.
