Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RCX3 Polar
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POLAR RCX3 ™ Getting Started Guide.
CONTENTS 1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N .................. 3 2 . F I R S T S T E P S .................... 8 3 . T R A I N I N G........................ 1 1 B e f o r e T r a i n i n g ................... 1 1 S t a r t T r a i n i n g ....................
1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your Polar RCX3 training computer! The RCX3 training computer offers you a complete system to guide you in your training. Y ou can download the full user manual and the latest version of this getting started guide at www .
Polar RCX3 T raining System Polar RCX3 training computer receives the data from the sensors and saves it. RCX3 provides you with a complete system to plan, train, analyze, and share your training data.
Available Polar Accessories With the help of Polar accessories, you can enhance your training experience and achieve a more complete understanding of your performance. With the DataLink data transfer unit you can transfer all your training data to the polarpersonaltrainer .
Button Functions and Menu Structure LIGHT • Illuminate the display • Press and hold to enter QUICK MENU : In time view lock buttons, set alarm or select time zone. During training lock buttons, search sensor , adjust training sounds or set lap view .
In time mode press UP to enter MENU . Browse the menu with UP/DOWN and confirm a selection with OK . • Select Data to view all the saved training information. • Select Settings to modify Sport Profiles, heart rate settings, user information, general settings, or watch settings.
2. FIRST STEPS Enter Basic Settings Before using your training computer for the first time, enter the basic settings. Enter as accurate data as possible to ensure correct feedback based on your performance. Activate your training computer by pressing any button.
T ake a New Sensor Into Use Before you can start training you have to activate and introduce all the sensors to your training computer . This is called pairing.
Pairing a new optional* sensor with the training computer Before participatng in an event, make sure you perform the pairing process beforehand. This is to prevent interference due to the long-range data transmission. 1. Press UP to enter Settings . Select, for example, Sport profiles > Running > Stride sensor > Se arch new .
3. TRAINING Before T raining W ear the heart rate sensor to measure heart rate. 1. Moisten the electrode area of the strap. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. 3. T ie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap.
Adjust the Sport Profile Before starting a training session, select the sport profile you are going to use and modify its settings to best suit your training.
Start T raining Utilize the ZoneOptimizer feature during your warm-up to personalize your training zones. The OwnOptimizer feature adjusts your sport zones based on your heart rate variability . Set the OwnOptimizer on by selecting MENU > Settings > He art r ate settings > OwnOptimize r > On .
3. Once all the sensor signals are found, press OK . Recording started is displayed, and you can start your training session. • Change the training view on display by browsing with UP/DOWN . • Access the QUICK MENU by pressing and holding LIGHT for two seconds.
After T raining Detach the connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. For complete care and maintenance instructions, see chapter Caring For Y our Product (page 17 ).
data transfer unit and the WebSync software. With the polarpersonaltrainer .com web service you can • share your training information in social media, • get more detailed information on your training feedback* • store your training files and follow up your progress* • see your training route (optional Polar G5 or Polar G3 GPS sensor W .
4. IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Caring For Y our Product T raining computer: Keep your training computer clean. Clean it with a mild soap and water solution and rinse them with clean water . Do not immerse the training computer in water . Dry it carefully with a soft towel.
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.
Changing T raining Computer Battery 1. Use the battery cap tool to open the battery cover . Position the tool so that it fits in correctly on the top of the back cover and turn it from CLOSE to OPEN. Remove the battery cover . 2. Lift the battery out carefully .
Precautions The RCX3 training computer shows your performance indicators. Polar training computer is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and recovery during and after exercise session. It measures heart rate, speed and distance when cycling with a Polar CS speed sensor W .
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.
T echnical Specifications T raining computer Battery life: Average 8 months if you only use the heart rate sensor , and train an average of 3,5 h/ week. Average 7,5 months if you use the heart rate sensor and one other sensor , and train an average of 3,5 h/ week.
T raining computer limit values Maximum number of files: 99 Maximum time recorded to file: 99 h 59 min 59 s Maximum number of laps: 99 (per exercise) Maximum number of autolaps: 99 (per exercise) T ot.
Limited International Polar Guarantee • This guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national or state laws in force, or the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract. • This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc.
The names and logos in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy . The names and logos marked with a ® symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy .
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to 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.
Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This marking shows that the product is protected against electric shocks. T o see the RCX3-specific certification and compliance marking, select MENU > Settings > Gene r al settings , and press and hold LIGHT for two seconds. Disclaimer • The material in this manual is for informational purposes only .
Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Tel +358 8 5202 100 Fax +358 8 5202 300 www.polar.com.
An important point after buying a device Polar RCX3 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Polar RCX3 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Polar RCX3 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Polar RCX3 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Polar RCX3 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Polar RCX3, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Polar RCX3.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Polar RCX3. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Polar RCX3 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
