WELCOME
POLAR RC3 GPS
Integrated GPS unit provides speed,
distance, altitude (GPS based), ascent
and descent data of your training. The
Back-to-start feature directs you to
your starting point.
After training you get motivating
feedback and guidance. Running
index illustrates how your running
performance is developing.
POLARPERSONALTRAINER.COM
WEB SERVICE
Just sign up and sign in to the
service. Then install
WebSync
app
for transferring your training data.
You can transfer your training data
to the service with the cable that
came in the box.
Analyze your training and
see training routes in
the service. Track your
progress and share it with
your friends.
Visit also Flow web service at
polar.com/flow
POLAR HEART RATE SENSOR *
Wear the comfortable strap and
connector around your chest to get
your heart rate accurately and in real
time in the RC3 GPS.
* If you bought your RC3 GPS without a
heart rate sensor, not to worry, you can
always buy one later.
Thanks for choosing Polar! In this handy little guide we’ll walk you through the basics of RC3 GPS.
You can download the full-length user manual and the
latest version of this guide at
polar.com/support
. For more
help, there are some great video tutorials at
polar.com/en/
polar_community/videos
you may want to check out.
GET TO KNOW YOUR RC3 GPS
USEFUL TIPS
You can change training views during training by browsing
UP
or
DOWN
and take a lap by pressing
START
. To change watch face hold
UP
. Press and hold
LIGHT
to access quick menu.
Browse through the menu by pressing
UP
or
DOWN
. Confirm selections
with the
START
button, and return, pause and stop with the
BACK
button.
GET STARTED
WEAR THE HEART RATE SENSOR
First, charge the
battery. Fully
charging takes
up to 90 minutes.
Then press and hold
any button for one
second to activate RC3
GPS and go through the
Basic Settings.
If you don´t have a heart rate sensor set it off from
Settings - Sport Profiles
.
1. Moisten the electrode area on
the strap.
2. Clip the strap around your chest
and adjust the strap to fit snugly.
3. Attach the connector.
After training, detach the
connector and rinse the strap
under running water to keep
it clean. For more detailed
instructions, see the full user
manual at
polar.com/support
.
TRAINING WITH YOUR RC3 GPS
TO GET YOU GOING
1. Wear your heart rate monitor and the heart rate sensor.
2. In time mode, press
START
once. RC3 GPS is now in pre-training
mode. Select the sport profile you want to use. Wait until your
heart rate monitor finds your heart rate sensor. This action is
called pairing and you need to do it only once.
3. A blinking symbol means that RC3 GPS is
searching for signals. You can see blinking
symbols for GPS connection and all the
sensors you have set up for this sport profile.
4. Wait until check marks appear and press
START
again to begin a training session. A triangle with an
exclamation mark means that signal is not found.
Stand still with the display facing upwards until the satellite signal
is found.In good conditions, catching signals for the first time
typically takes 30 - 60 seconds. The best place for this is outdoors
and away from tall buildings and trees.
TO PAUSE AND STOP TRAINING
To pause your training, press
BACK
. To continue training, press
START
. To stop training, press
BACK
again.
AVAILABLE POLAR ACCESSORIES
» Polar S3+ stride sensor helps to improve your running technique by
showing your running cadence and stride length.
» Polar CS cadence sensor™ W.I.N.D. measures your real time average and
maximum cycling cadence as revolutions per minute. Improve your cycling
technique and identify your optimal cadence.
START
UP
BACK
LIGHT
FRI 26.09
Fitness Test
Other sport
Running
Cycling
DOWN
* When synced with
polarpersonaltrainer.com
Program
Running
START
