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Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery

1.

Lever the battery cover open by using the clip on the strap.

2.

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.

3.

Insert the battery inside the cover with the negative (-) side
outwards. Make sure the sealing ring is in the groove to
ensure water resistance.

4.

Align the ledge on the battery cover with the slot on the
connector and press the battery cover back into place. You
should hear a snap.

Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type.

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Customer Service Information

Summary of Contents for Polar RS800CX

Page 1: ...Polar RS800CX Getting Started Guide 17934440 00 ENG ...

Page 2: ... 11 Wear the Heart Rate Sensor 11 Start Training 12 Information on the Display 13 Personalize the Display 16 Combine Exercises 16 5 AFTER TRAINING 17 6 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION 18 Care and Maintenance 18 Caring for Your Product 18 Service 18 Changing Batteries 19 Precautions 21 Interference During Exercise 21 Minimizing Risks When Exercising 22 Technical Specifications 23 Limited International...

Page 3: ...ining 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 The latest version of the full user manual and this getting started guide can be downloaded at www polar com support ENGLISH Polar RS800CX Training Computer Parts ...

Page 4: ...ng computer With the Polar ProTrainer 5 software you can plan your workout in advance with multiple planning options and transfer the settings to your Polar product After training you can analyze the results with versatile graphs which you can customize according to your needs You can also transfer your training data to the polarpersonaltrainer com web service Polarpersonaltrainer com is your onli...

Page 5: ...ing 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 For more information see software help Polar Cycling Speed SensorTM W I N D measures speed and distance when cycling Polar Cadence SensorTM W I N D measures cadence i e crank revolutions per minute when cycling For video tutorials on how to use ...

Page 6: ...rect 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 training computer press OK twice 2 The Polar logo will appear Press OK 3 Language Select English Deutsch Español Français or Italiano ENGLISH 6 Getting Started ...

Page 7: ...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 Sex Select Male or Female 12 Settings OK is displayed Select Yes Settings are accepted and saved The training computer displays the time Select No if settings are incorrect and need to be changed Press STOP to return...

Page 8: ...Menu Structure ENGLISH 8 Getting Started ...

Page 9: ...ecovery period repeated 5 times The session ends with a 15 minute cool down OwnZone The training computer automatically determines your individual aerobic cardiovascular heart rate zone This is called OwnZone Suggested duration for the exercise is 45 minutes Add new Create and save your own basic exercise You can store a total of 10 exercises 1 Free exercise in your training computer For instructi...

Page 10: ...r training computer receives signals from your heart rate sensor and sensor only and enables disturbance free exercise in a group For more information see Feature Settings in User Manual Before entering an event make sure to perform the teaching process at home This is to prevent interference due to the long range data transmission If you purchased the sensor and training computer together as a se...

Page 11: ...ap 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 Detach the connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use Sweat and moisture may keep the electrodes wet and the heart rate sensor activated This will reduce the heart rate sensor b...

Page 12: ...e sensor in Settings Shoes bikes To use a GPS sensor select Settings GPS On 3 Stand still and wait until the training computer finds the sensor signal runner biker GPS symbol stops flashing 4 Start exercise recording by pressing OK Alternatively select Settings to change or view different settings before exercise For further information on all the settings available see the user manual Optional Po...

Page 13: ...ays 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 Default displays while exercising Heart rate view Speed pace Calories Stopwatch Heart rate Stopwatch view Calories Time Stopwatch ENGLISH Training 13 ...

Page 14: ...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 ENGLISH 14 Training ...

Page 15: ...de 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 Training 15 ...

Page 16: ... combining consecutive exercises When you start a new exercise session within an hour of the previous exercise session Combine exercises is displayed To combine your current exercise session with the previous exercise file select YES The multisport exercise view is displayed during training A maximum of ten exercises can be combined Multi sport view Total distance of combined exercise Total calori...

Page 17: ... deeper analysis transfer the data to Polar ProTrainer 5 The software offers you different options to analyze data with 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 For further information on how to...

Page 18: ...heck the label on your strap to see if it is machine washable Never put the strap or the connector in a dryer Dry and store the strap and the connector separately to maximize the heart rate sensor battery lifetime Keep your training computer and heart rate sensor in a cool and dry place Do not store them in a damp environment in non breathable material a plastic bag or a sports bag nor with conduc...

Page 19: ...in when you return to a warmer environment To ensure the maximum lifespan of the battery cover open it only when changing battery When changing the battery make sure the sealing ring is not damaged in which case 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 seal...

Page 20: ...preferable Be careful not to damage the battery cover 3 Insert the battery inside the cover with the negative side outwards Make sure the sealing ring is in the groove to ensure water resistance 4 Align the ledge on the battery cover with the slot on the connector and press the battery cover back into place You should hear a snap Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type ENGLI...

Page 21: ...r does not flash the heart symbol Interference is often worst directly in front of the display panel of the equipment while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance 3 Put the heart rate sensor back on your chest and keep the training computer in this interference free area as much as possible If the training computer still does not work with the exercise equipment it...

Page 22: ...e or continue at a lighter intensity Note If you are using a pacemaker you can use Polar training computers In theory interference to pacemaker caused by Polar products should not be possible In practice no reports exist to suggest anyone ever having experienced interference We cannot however issue an official guarantee on our products suitability with all pacemakers or other implanted devices due...

Page 23: ...display range Stride sensor 0 36 km h or 0 22 3 mph cadence 0 255 rpm G3 G5 GPS sensor 0 250 km h or 0 155 3 mph Speed sensor 0 127 km h or 0 78 9 mph Cadence sensor 15 200 rpm Altitude display range 550 m 9000 m 1800 ft 29500 ft The Polar wrist unit calculates altitude by using the standard average altitude at defined air pressures according to ISO 2533 Ascent Descent resolution 5 m 20 ft Trainin...

Page 24: ...ise session It displays performance indicators and environmental conditions such as altitude and temperature It also measures speed and distance when used with s3 s3 stride sensor bike speed sensor G3 G5 GPS sensor running cadence when used with s3 s3 stride sensor cycling cadence when used with a cadence sensor and location data when used with G3 G5 GPS sensor No other use is intended or implied ...

Page 25: ...lar 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 guarantees the original consumer purchaser of this device that the product will be free from defects ...

Page 26: ...l in this user manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation and Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001 2008 certified company This product is compliant with Directives 93 42 EEC 1999 5 EC and 2011 65 EU The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at www...

Page 27: ...the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Avis de conformité à la réglementation d Industrie Canada Conformément à la réglementation d Industrie Canada le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d un type et d un gain maximal ou inférie...

Page 28: ...e radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encoura...

Page 29: ... 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 Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages loss...

Page 30: ...Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN 90440 KEMPELE Tel 358 8 5202 100 Fax 358 8 5202 300 www polar com ...

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