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Polar Electro RS100 User Manual
Summary of RS100
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17928092.00 eng/fra b eng 17928092.00 eng/fra b fra manuel d’utilisation polar rs100™ user manual polar rs100™.
Page 2: Rs100 Quick Guide
Rs100 quick guide time mode standby mode recording mode view detailed information on your latest exercise sessions. View long-term information on your exercise sessions. Change alarm, time and other settings. Press red button press red button press red button press red button press red button press ...
Page 3: Wrist Unit Buttons
3 eng wrist unit buttons note: pressing a button briefly has a different effect than pressing and holding the button for a longer period of time (for at least 1 second). Light • turn the backlight on. • turn the keylock on or off in time and exercise modes (press and hold the button for at least 1 se...
Page 4: Contents
4 eng contents 1. Introduction to the rs100 running computer ........................................................................................................7 1.1 product elements ...................................................................................................................
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5 eng 5.3 watch settings ...................................................................................................................................................38 5.3.1 alarm ....................................................................................................................
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6 eng planning • base your training and various exercise sessions on heart rate. Setting pace and controlling intensity • your heart rate is an accurate measure of exercise intensity - it tells you how hard you are working. Use heart rate to set a pace that you are able to maintain. Keeping safe • m...
Page 7: 1.1 Product Elements
7 eng 1. Introduction to the rs100 running computer 1.1 product elements the polar rs100 running computer package consists of the following parts: wrist unit the wrist unit displays and records your heart rate and exercise data during exercise. Enter your personal settings into the wrist unit and an...
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8 eng 1.2 using your polar rs100 for the first time enter your settings in the basic settings mode (time, date, units and personal settings). How to enter the basic settings entering accurate personal information ensures that you receive correct feedback based on your performance (calorie consumptio...
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9 eng the display reads: press or to set press the red button to accept 3. Time set • 12h / 24h • am / pm (for 12h format) • hours • minutes / • select 12h or 24h format / • select am or pm / • adjust the hours / • adjust the minutes red button red button red button red button 4. Date set • day / mo...
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10 eng the display reads: press or to set press the red button to accept 5. Unit • unit 1 (kg/cm) / unit 2 (lb/ft) 6. Weight • kg / lbs / • select the units / • adjust your weight red button red button 7. Height • cm / ft • inch (unit 2) 8. Birthday • day / month • month / day • year / • adjust your...
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11 eng the display reads: press or to set press the red button to accept 9. Sex • male / female / • select sex red button • settings done is displayed. To change your settings, press the stop button until you return to the desired setting. • to accept settings, press the red button or wait until the...
Page 12: 2. Exercising
12 eng 2. Exercising 2.1 wearing your transmitter to measure your heart rate, you need to wear the transmitter. 1. Attach one end of the transmitter to the elastic strap. 2. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably. Secure the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and bu...
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13 eng a frame around the heart rate symbol indicates a coded heart rate transmission. A heart rate symbol without a frame indicates a non-coded heart rate transmission. The heart rate measurement functions also in a non-coded mode, especially if there aren’t any sources of interface nearby. Coded h...
Page 14: 2.2 Exercise Recording
14 eng 2.2 exercise recording there are two modes in the exercise menu: standby and recording. In standby mode, your heart rate is displayed but your exercise is not recorded. In recording mode, exercise is recorded and stopwatch and other functions are activated. 1. Wear the transmitter as describe...
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15 eng 2.3 functions during exercise note: your exercise information is saved only if the stopwatch has been running for more than one minute or if one lap has been stored. Turning the target zone alarm sound on or off: press and hold . Indicates that the target zone alarm sound is activated. Target...
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16 eng changing the upper row information: press to view the following options: note: if you have not set your personal settings in basic settings, calories are not shown and the calories display is skipped. Timer 1 time* is displayed when timer 1 is active. * displayed only if timer is on. For furt...
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17 eng changing the lower row information: press to view the following options: heart rate as beats per minute (bpm) display example for example, during a road race or a running event it is useful to monitor your heart rate as a percentage of your maximum heart rate as well as time (lap time on the ...
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18 eng storing lap and split time: press the red button to store lap and split time. Lap time average heart rate of the lap (avg) number of the lap lap time indicates elapsed time for one lap. Split time is elapsed time from the beginning of the exercise until storing a lap time (for example from th...
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19 eng 2.4 stopping the exercise and viewing summary file 1. Press the stop button to pause the exercise recording. Paused and the standby symbol are displayed. 2. Press the stop button. Summary file is displayed and the following information starts scrolling: • duration (total exercise time) • hr a...
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20 eng 3. Viewing recorded information - file the exercise file allows you to review heart rate and exercise information collected while recording an exercise session. Your exercise information is saved only if the stopwatch has been on for more than one minute or one lap has been restored. 1. In th...
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21 eng recorded exercise file information duration of recorded exercise alternation between: - average heart rate - % of average heart rate - maximum heart rate - % of maximum heart rate the upper and lower limits of your target heart rate zone (if limits are set) note: the limits of your target hear...
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22 eng recorded exercise file information alternation between: time spent - in - above - below your target zone during exercise (if limits are set) calories burnt while exercising and fat percentage of burnt calories * * an estimate of fat consumption is calculated using total kilocalories (cal) expe...
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23 eng recorded exercise file information number of laps while exercising to view detailed lap information, press the red button. • bestlap, lap time and lap number are displayed • press / to scroll through the lap information • to stop viewing lap information, press stop note: the best lap informati...
Page 24: 4. Total Values
24 eng 4. Total values total values include cumulative values of information recorded during your training sessions. Use the total values file as a weekly/monthly counter of your training values. The values are updated automatically, when exercise recording is stopped. This function keeps track of yo...
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25 eng total values the date cumulation started* total cumulative burnt kilocalories (cal) starting at previous reset the date cumulation started* total cumulative exercise count starting at previous reset reset all total values. For further information, see page 26. * if no total values are accumul...
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26 eng 4.2 resetting total values use total values as a seasonal (or weekly/monthly) counter of your exercise values by resetting them once a season. Once reset, a value cannot be retrieved. You can reset one particular value or all values at once (resetall?). Start with any display in the previous ...
Page 27: 5. Settings
27 eng press red button timer set / limits set / watch set / user set / general set 5. Settings you can view or change the settings in the settings menu. To set values: • select or adjust using or . • the numbers scroll faster if you press and hold or while adjusting values. • accept your selection ...
Page 28: 5.1 Timer Settings
28 eng 5.1 timer settings running intervals is an important part of developing your running performance. Your running computer is equipped with two alternating timers, allowing you to set one repeating or two different alternating time intervals. Tip: you can set timer 1 for a sprint/run of 4 minute...
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29 eng 5.2 limits settings (target heart rate zone setting) ownzone your running computer is able to determine your individual aerobic (cardiovascular) heart rate zone automatically. This is called ownzone (oz). Ownzone ensures that you exercise within safe limits. Manually set target zone you can c...
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30 eng 5.2.1 ownzone limits the ownzone (oz) feature determines your personal training zone primarily based on your heart rate variability. For most adults, ownzone corresponds to 65-85 % of maximum heart rate (hr max ). The ownzone varies daily, depending on your physical condition and mental state...
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31 eng determining your ownzone heart rate limits before you start to determine your ownzone, make sure that: • you entered your user settings correctly. The wrist unit will ask for missing information (for example date of birth) before accepting limit settings. • you activate the ownzone limits. Wi...
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32 eng 1. Start your exercise as described in the section “exercise recording” on page 14. 2. Ownzone determination begins and the ownzone symbol appears in the upper row of the display. Alternatively, to skip ownzone determination and use the previously determined ownzone, press the red button. Det...
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33 eng the display reads: ownzone determination method reasons for using this method ownzone oz latest agebased heart rate variability previous ownzone based on heart rate variability age-based heart rate zone (65-85% of hr max ) • your heart rate variability decreased either too slowly or too fast ...
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34 eng 5.2.2 manual limits if you have not entered your date of birth in basic settings, the wrist unit will ask for the missing information before accepting the limit settings. The wrist unit displays your previously defined heart rate limits. Alternatively, if you have not defined the manual limits ...
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35 eng instead of determining your target heart rate zone by using ownzone, you can define your target heart rate limits by using the age formula. Your target heart rate zone is a range between lower and upper heart rate limits expressed as percentages of your maximum heart rate (hr max ) or as beats...
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36 eng age hr max 50-60% of 60-70% of 70-80% of 80-90% of 90-100% of hr max hr max hr max hr max hr max 20 200 100-120 120-140 140-160 160-180 180-200 25 195 98-117 117-137 137-156 156-176 176-195 30 190 95-114 114-133 133-152 152-171 171-190 35 185 93-111 111-130 130-148 148-167 167-185 40 180 90-1...
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37 eng 5.2.3 deactivate target zone limits deactivate target heart rate zone limits so no limits are used during exercise and no limit values are calculated in the file. (see steps 1-4 on page 29.) the display reads: press or to set press the red button to accept 5. Ownzone / manual / off lim / • se...
Page 38: 5.3 Watch Settings
38 eng the display reads: press or to set press the red button to accept 6. Am / pm (for 12h format) 7. Hours 8. Minutes / • select am or pm / • adjust the hours / • adjust the minutes red button red button red button • to return to the time mode, press and hold the stop button. 5.3 watch settings 5...
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39 eng alarm the alarm functions in all modes. When the alarm sounds, alarm! With a flashing backlight is displayed. The alarm will sound for a minute unless you press the stop button. To delay the alarm an extra 10 minutes, press the , or the red button: snooze is displayed. The alarm will sound aga...
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40 eng 5.3.2 time setting 1. In time mode, press . Settings is displayed. 2. Press the red button. Timer set is displayed. 3. Press / until watch set is displayed. 4. Continue by pressing the red button until time is displayed and follow the steps below: the display reads: press or to set press the ...
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41 eng 5.3.3 date setting 1. In time mode, press . Settings is displayed. 2. Press the red button. Timer set is displayed. 3. Press / until watch set is displayed. 4. Continue by pressing the red button until date is displayed and follow the steps below: note: the order for setting the date depends ...
Page 42: 5.4 User Settings
42 eng 5.4 user settings entering correct personal information ensures that your calorie counter operates with the highest possible degree of accuracy. 1. In the time mode, press . Settings is displayed. 2. Press the red button until timer set is displayed. 3. Press / until user set is displayed. 4....
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43 eng the display reads: press or to set press the red button to accept 7. Birthday • day / month • month / day • year 8. Sex male / female / • adjust the day (in 24h format) or the month (in 12h format) / • adjust the month (in 24h format) or the day (in 12h format) / • adjust the year / • select ...
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44 eng • to return to time mode, press and hold the stop button. Maximum heart rate value (hr max ) hr max is used to estimate energy expenditure. Hr max is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion. Hr max is also useful when determining exercise intensity. The mo...
Page 45: 5.5 General Settings
45 eng 5.5 general settings you can view and change the following settings in the general settings mode: • sound on or off • unit format (kg/cm or lb/ft) 5.5.1 sound setting sound settings include the button sound and stopwatch sounds. Sound settings do not affect the watch alarms. 1. In time mode, ...
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46 eng 5.5.2 unit setting 1. In the time mode, press . Settings is displayed. 2. Press the red button until timer set is displayed. 3. Press / until general set is displayed. 4. Press the red button twice and follow the steps below: the display reads: press or to set press the red button to accept 5...
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47 eng 5.6 personalize your wrist unit with a logo you can personalize your running computer by designing and transfering your own logo to the display of the wrist unit. For this you need the polar uplink tool. Download the polar uplink tool at www.Polar.fi or www.Polarrunningcoach.Com. To use the po...
Page 48: 6. Care and Maintenance
48 eng 6. Care and maintenance like any electronic device, your 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. Taking care of your running computer • store your wrist unit and transmi...
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49 eng 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. Transmitter battery contact your authorized...
Page 50: 7. Precautions
50 eng 7. Precautions interference during exercise electromagnetic interference disturbances may occur near high voltage power lines, traffic lights, overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines or trams, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor driven exercise equipment, cell p...
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51 eng minimizing possible 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 b...
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52 eng 8. Frequently asked questions what should i do if… …if i do not know where i am in the menu? Press and hold the stop button until the time of day is displayed. …there are no reactions to any buttons? Reset the wrist unit by pressing the four side buttons simultane- ously for two seconds. Set ...
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53 eng …the low battery symbol appears? Usually the first sign of an expired battery is the low battery indicator on the display. For further information, see page 49. Note: due to cold conditions the low battery indicator may appear, but the indicator disappears when you return to a normal temperatu...
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54 eng 9. Technical specifications the polar running computer displays your performance indicators and helps you achieve your personal training goals. It indicates the level of physiological strain and intensity during your exercise. No other use is intended or implied. Water resistance of polar pro...
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55 eng wrist unit battery life: average 2 years normal use (1h/day, 7 days/week) battery type: cr 2032 operating temperature: -10 °c to +50 °c / +14 °f to +122 °f wrist strap material: polyurethane back cover and wrist strap buckle material: stainless steel complying with the eu directive 94/27/eu a...
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56 eng 10. Limited polar international guarantee • this limited polar international guarantee is issued by polar electro inc. For the consumers who have purchased this product in the usa or canada. This limited polar international guarantee is issued by polar electro oy for the consumers who have pu...
Page 57: 11. Polar Disclaimer
57 eng 11. 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. • polar electro inc./polar electro oy makes no representations or warranties w...
Page 58: 12. Index
58 eng 12. Index 12h/24h time mode .............................................................9 alarm on/off ................................................................38 backlight ............................................................................3 battery replacement .................