Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RS400 Polar
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ENGLISH ENGLISH.
T able of Contents 1. RUNNING COMPUTER P ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 . G E T T I N G S T A R T E D ............................ 4 B a s i c S e t t i n g s................................. 4 M e n u S t r u c t u r e ...................
1. RUNNING COMPUTER P ARTS Congratulations! Y ou have purchased a complete training system to tailor -fit your training needs. For complete instructions on your running computer , see the User Manual. 1. Polar RS400/RS800 Running Computer: The running computer displays and records your heart rate and other exercise data during exercise.
2. GETTING ST ARTED Basic Settings Before exercising with your running computer , customize the basic settings. Enter as accurate data as possible to ensure correct performance feedback based on your personal metrics. T o adjust the data, use UP, DOWN and accept with OK.
4. Start with basic settings is displayed. Press OK . 5. Time : Select either 12h or 24h . With 12h , select AM or PM . Set the local time. 6. Date : Set today’ s date, dd=day , mm=month, yy=year . 7. Units : Select metric (kg/cm/km) or imperial (lb/ft/mi) units.
Menu Structure ENGLISH 6 Getting Started.
3. PREP ARE FOR TRAINING Wear the T ransmitter Wear the transmitter to measure heart rate. 1. Moisten the electrode areas of the strap under running water and make sure that they are well moistened. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. Position the connector's letter L to the word LEFT on the strap and snap the fastener .
Position the Polar S1 Foot Pod Install Foot Pod Battery Before using the foot pod* for the first time, insert the battery (included in the product package). 1. Lift the small flap, detach the fork from the foot pod* and lift the black cover off (pic 1).
Attach Foot Pod on Shoe T o measure speed/pace and distance accurately , make sure the foot pod is correctly positioned. 1. Undo the flap and detach the foot pod from the fork. 2. Loosen your shoelaces and place the fork underneath them, on top of the tongue of the shoe.
Position the Polar s3 Stride Sensor W .I.N.D. Install Stride Sensor Battery Before using the stride sensor* for the first time, insert the battery (included in the product package). 1. Open the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise to OPEN using the sensor fork or a coin (see picture 1).
Attach Stride Sensor on Shoelaces 1. Undo the flap and detach the fork. 2. Loosen your shoelaces and place the fork underneath them, on top of the tongue of the shoe. T ighten the laces. 3. Fit the front part of the sensor onto the fork and press from the rear end.
Attach Stride Sensor in Sole Cavity 1. Undo the flap and detach the fork. 2. Lift the insole. Place the sensor with the Polar logo facing upwards and the rear end of the sensor facing the shoe heel inside the sole cavity . Note that you can place the sensor in only one way , without using too much force.
4. RECORD TRAINING Wear the transmitter and foot pod/stride sensor* as instructed. Make sure the S1 foot pod is on (RS400) and that the foot pod or stride sensor in your running computer ( Settings > Fe atures > Footpod / S sensor ) is activated.
5. AFTER TRAINING Detach the connector from the strap after use. Keep the transmitter dry and clean. For further information, see Care and Maintenance. Review exercise data under File . • The Exe rcise Log lists a maximum of 99 exercise files. • The Weekly summary displays summaries for the past 16 weeks.
6. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMA TION Care and Maintenance Caring of Y our Product Like any electronic device, the Polar running computer should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come.
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.
Precautions Interference During Exercise Electromagnetic Interference and Exercise Equipment. Disturbance may occur near high-voltage power lines, traffic lights, overhead lines of electric railways, .
RS400 Crosstalk. A heart rate symbol without a frame indicates non-coded heart rate transmission. When in non-coded mode, the running computer picks up transmitter signals within 1 m / 3 ft. Simultaneous non-coded signals from more than one transmitter can cause an incorrect reading.
Using RS800 Running Computer in W ater . The running computer is water resistant. However , heart rate measurement does not work in water . Y ou can use the running computer under water as a watch but it is not a diving instrument. T o maintain water resistance, do not press the buttons of the running computer under water .
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.
T echnical Specifications Wrist unit Class 1 Laser Product Battery life: Average 1 year (1h/day , 7 days/week) Battery type: CR2032 Battery sealing ring: O-Ring 20.
Wrist unit limit values Maximum files: 99 Maximum time: 99 h 59 min 59 s Maximum laps: 99 Shoes 1 total distance: 999 999 km / 621370 mi Shoes 2 total distance: 999 999 km / 621370 mi T otal distance:.
Stride Sensor Battery life: Average 50 hours of use Battery type: CR2430 Battery sealing ring: O-Ring 25.0 x 1.2, material silicone Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F Accuracy: ±3 % or better once calibrated, definition applies to stable conditions.
Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are divided into three different categories according to their water resistance. Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category , and compare it to the chart below.
Limited International Polar Guarantee • This limited Polar 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.
Copyright © 2006 Polar Electro Oy , FIN-90440 KEMPELE, Finland. Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2000 certified company . All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy .
Polar Disclaimer • The material in 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.
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If you have not bought Polar RS400 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 RS400 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Polar RS400 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Polar RS400 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Polar RS400, 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 RS400.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Polar RS400. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Polar RS400 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
