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Polar Electro Polar RS800CX Getting Started Manual
Summary of Polar RS800CX
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Polar rs800cx™ getting started guide polar xxxx™ 17934440.00 eng start guide pikaopas hurtigveiledning kom igång guide getting started guide.
Page 2: Contents
Contents 1. Polar rs800cx training computer parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 optional accessories .................... 5 2. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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1. Polar rs800cx training computer parts congratulations! You have purchased a complete training system tailor-fit to your training needs. This guide will help you along using your new polar rs800cx training computer. For more detailed instructions, consult the complete user manual on the cd-rom inc...
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• polar rs800cx training computer: displays and records your heart rate and other exercise data during exercise. • polar h3 heart rate sensor: sends the heart rate signal to the training computer. Includes a connector and strap. • cd-rom: includes the polar protrainer 5 tm software and the complete ...
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Optional accessories • polar s3/s3+ stride sensor tm w.I.N.D.: transmits the running speed/pace and distance measurements to your training computer. Also measures running cadence and stride length. • polar g3/g5 gps sensor tm : provides speed, distance and location data, as well as track information...
Page 6: 2. Getting Started
2. Getting started before exercising with your training computer, customize the basic settings. Enter as accurate data as possible to ensure correct 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 hol...
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4. Start with basic settings is displayed. Press ok. 5. Time : select 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. 8. Weight : enter your weight. To change units,...
Page 8: Menu Structure
Menu structure e n g l i s h 8 getting started.
Page 9: 3. Prepare For Training
3. Prepare for training plan your training you can utilize the ready-made exercises or create your own using the training computer. Go to settings > exercise . The following exercises are installed on your training computer: • free : free exercise with no preset settings. • basic : basic training wi...
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Using an accessory with your rs800cx training computer polar rs800cx training computer is compatible with the following polar w.I.N.D sensors: the polar s3/s3+ stride sensor w.I.N.D, polar g3/g5 gps sensor, polar cycling speed sensor w.I.N.D and the polar cadence sensor w.I.N.D for a bike. If you pu...
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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. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap. 4. Adjust th...
Page 12: Start Training
Start training wear the heart rate sensor and an optional sensor* as instructed in the sensor's user manual. 1. Start heart rate measurement by pressing ok on the training computer. Within 15 seconds, your heart rate will appear on the display. 2. If you are going to use a shoe or a bike sensor* dur...
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Information on the display your training computer offers you a simultaneous view of three different lines of exercise information. By pressing up or down, you can view different displays. The name of the display appears for a few seconds. The name indicates the lower row information. The display var...
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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 e n g l i s h 14 training.
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Altitude view (displayed only if altitude is activated in settings > features . Heart rate ascent altitude 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...
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Personalize the display you can personalize your training computer display to feature whatever information you prefer viewing during training, either by using the training computer or the protrainer 5 software. The information available depends on the features that are activated. See personalize tra...
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5. After training care for your heart rate sensor after exercise. Detach the heart rate sensor connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. For complete care and maintenance instructions, see care and maintenance. To view basic data on your performance, see file ...
Page 18: Care And Maintenance
6. Customer service information care and maintenance caring for your product training computer: keep your training computer clean. Clean it with a mild soap and water solution and rinse it with clean water. Do not immerse the training computer in water. Dry it carefully with a soft towel. Never use ...
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Changing batteries to change the batteries of the training computer or heart rate sensor yourself, carefully follow the instructions in the user manual. All batteries are changed the same way. For video tutorials on how to change the batteries, go to www.Polar.Com/en/polar_community/videos. If you w...
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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. Ins...
Page 21: Precautions
Precautions interference during exercise electromagnetic interference and exercise equipment. Disturbance may occur near microware ovens and computers. Also wlan base stations may cause interference when exercising with rs800cx. To avoid erratic reading or misbehaviors, move away from possible sourc...
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Minimizing risks when exercising exercise may include some risk. Before beginning a regular exercise program, it is recommended that you answer the following questions concerning your health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions, we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting a...
Page 23: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications training computer battery life: average 1 year (1h/day, 7 days/week) battery type: cr2032 battery sealing ring: o-ring 20.0 x 1.1, material silicone operating temperature: -10 °c to +50 °c / 14 °f to 122 °f wrist band and buckle material: polyurethane, stainless steel back c...
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Heart rate sensor battery life: 1600 h battery type: cr2025 battery sealing ring: o-ring 20.0 x 0.90 material silicone operating temperature: -10 °c to +40 °c / 14 °f to 104 °f connector material: polyamide strap material: 38% polyamide, 29% polyurethane, 20% elastane, 13% polyester polar protrainer...
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Marking on case back water resistant characteristics water resistant protected against wash splashes, sweat, raindrops etc. Not suitable for swimming. Water resistant 30 m/50 m* suitable for bathing and swimming water resistant 100 m suitable for swimming and snorkeling (without air tanks) *these ch...
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• the guarantee does not cover any damage/s, losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the product. • items purchased second hand are not covered by the two (2) year warranty, unless otherwise stipulated by local law. • during ...
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Compliance statement canada polar electro oy has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Polar electro oy n’a approué aucune modification apportée à l’appareil par l’utilisateur, quel...
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Class b digital device notice this class b digital apparatus complies with canadian ices-003, rss-gen and rss-210. Cet appareil numérique de la classe b est conforme à la norme nmb-003, cnr-gen et cnr-210 du canada. Usa polar electro oy has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by...
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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. The names and logos marked with a ™ symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of polar electro oy. The names and l...
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Manufactured by polar electro oy professorintie 5 fin-90440 kempele tel +358 8 5202 100 fax +358 8 5202 300 www.Polar.Com.