Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RCX5 Polar
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POLAR RCX5 ™ Getting Started Guide.
CONTENTS 1. GET TO KNOW YOUR RCX5 TRAINING COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . 3 RCX5 T raining Computer P a r t s ............................. 4 2. SET UP YOUR TRAINING C O M P U T E R ...................... 7 Buttons and Menu Structure. . . . . . 7 Enter Basic Settings .
1. GET TO KNOW YOUR RCX5 TRAINING COMPUTER This guide will help you get started with your new training computer . The full user manual and the latest version of this getting started guide can be downloaded at www .polar .com/support. For video tutorials, go to http://www .
RCX5 T raining Computer Parts Polar RCX5 training computer provides you with data you need to enhance your training performance, and also saves the data for later analysis. The comfortable Polar W earLink®+ Hybrid / Polar H2 heart rate sensor sends ECG-accurate heart rate signal to the training computer over the 2.
With polarpersonaltrainer .com web service you can: • create and download the Polar Endurance training programs onto to your training computer and utilize them in your training. • store your training files for a long-term follow-up. • analyze and follow your progress in the training diary .
Optional Accessories • Polar s3+ stride sensor transmits the running speed/pace and distance data to your training computer and also measures running cadence and stride length.
2. SET UP YOUR TRAINING COMPUTER Buttons and Menu Structure LIGHT • Illuminate the display • With a long press, enter QUICK MENU: in T ime view lock buttons, set alarm or select time zone. During training lock buttons, search sensor , adjust training sounds, set lap view or set countdown timer .
OK • Confirm selections • Start training session • T ake a lap • With a long press, lock your heart rate to the current sport zone in T raining mode when training without preset target zones Enter Basic Settings Before using your training computer for the first time, customize the basic settings.
3. PREP ARE FOR TRAINING Plan Y our T raining The Polar RCX5 training computer offers you different ways to plan your training sessions. 1. There are four different default sport profiles in the training computer: Running , Cycling (Bike 1) , Swimming , and Othe r sport .
5. The Race Pace feature helps you to keep a steady pace and achieve your target time for a set distance. 6. With the T raining Load feature you can follow up on your training load and recovery in the training diary at polarpersonaltrainer .com and avoid over - or undertraining.
Using an Accessory with Y our RCX5 The RCX5 is compatible with the following optional Polar sensors: • the Polar s3+ stride sensor / Polar s3 stride sensor W .I.N.D. • the Polar G5 GPS sensor / Polar G3 GPS sensor W .I.N.D. • the Polar CS speed sensor W .
4. TRAINING Wear the Heart Rate Sensor Wear 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.
Start T raining Wear the heart rate sensor and set up an optional sensor as instructed in the sensor's user manual. If you want to use the ZoneOptimizer feature to personalize your training zones, see the full user manual at www .polar .com/support.
5. AFTER TRAINING T o pause your training session, press BACK . T o stop recording completely , press BACK again. Detach the connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. For complete care and maintenance instructions, see Important Information.
6. IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Caring For Y our Product Like any electronic device, the 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. T raining computer: Keep your training computer clean.
A void hard hits to the training computer and the sensors, as these may damage the sensor units. Operating temperatures are -10 °C to +50 °C / +14 °F to +122 °F . Service During the two-year guarantee/warranty period we recommend that you have service, other than battery replacement, done by an authorized Polar Service Center only .
Batteries The RCX5 training computer and the Polar H2 heart rate sensor both have a user changeable battery . T o change the battery yourself, please follow the instructions carefully as instructed in chapter Change Batteries Y ourself.
Changing T raining Computer Battery 1. Open the battery cover with a coin by turning it from CLOSE to OPEN. 2. When changing training computer battery (2), remove the battery cover and lift the battery out carefully with a suitable sized small rigid stick or bar , for instance, a toothpick or small screwdriver .
For video tutorials on how to change the batteries, go to http://www .polar .com/en/polar_community/videos. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type. Power Save Mode The power save mode is enabled by default. It has the following effects on your training computer usage: 1.
Precautions The RCX5 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 .
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.
pressure washer . When measuring heart rate in water , you may experience interference for various reasons. For more information, consult the full user manual at www .polar .com/support. If you are having problems measuring heart rate in salt water or highly chlorinated water , we recommend you use the Polar T31c heart rate sensor .
T raining computer limit values Maximum number of files: 99 Maximum number of training sessions in multisport file: 99 Maximum time recorded to file: 99 h 59 min 59 s Maximum number of laps: 99 Maximu.
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.
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 .
type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.
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 encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1.
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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