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Polar Electro RS300X User Manual

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Summary of RS300X

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    Polar rs300x ™ user manual.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Contents 1. Get started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 get to know your polar rs300x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 wrist unit buttons and menu structure . . . . . . 5 start with basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 symbols on the display . ....

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    Guarantee and disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 e n g l i s h.

  • Page 4: 1. Get Started

    1. Get started get to know your polar rs300x the polar rs300x training computer displays and records your heart rate and other data during training. The polar wearlink ® + transmitter transmits the heart rate signal to the training computer. The transmitter consists of a connector and strap. Optiona...

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    Wrist unit buttons and menu structure up: enter the menu and move through selection lists, adjust values down: enter the menu and move through selection lists, adjust values red button: confirm selections, access exercise menu, start training (with a long press) back: • return to the previous level ...

  • Page 6: Start With Basic Settings

    Start with basic settings to activate your polar rs300x, press any button for one second. Once rs300x is activated, it cannot be switched off. 1. Press the red button to access the language menu. Select english , deutsch , español or français with up/down and confirm with the red button. 2. Start wi...

  • Page 7: Symbols On The Display

    Symbols on the display symbol description the training computer battery level is low. The alarm is active. Time 2 is in use. The key lock is active. Current speed/pace. The g1 gps sensor is in use. If the symbol is blinking, rs300x is trying to establish a connection to the gps sensor, or the gps se...

  • Page 8: 2. Before Training

    2. Before training polar fitness test to train right and to monitor your progress, it is important to know your current fitness level. The polar fitness test™ is an easy and quick way to measure your cardiovascular fitness and aerobic capacity. The test is performed at rest. The test result is a val...

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    Perform polar fitness test 1. Wear the transmitter, lie down and relax for 1-3 minutes. 2. In time view, select up/down > test > start . The fitness test begins as soon as the rs300x locates your heart rate. So, make sure you are relaxed and ready to take the test when you press start . 3. Approxima...

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    Interpret your fitness test results interpret the ownindex values by comparing your individual values and changes in them over time. Ownindex can also be interpreted based on gender and age. Locate your ownindex in the table on the right, and see how it compares to others of the same gender and age....

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    Follow fitness test results fitness test results contain 16 of your latest ownindex values, including the dates. On average, it takes six weeks of regular training to improve your aerobic fitness noticeably. To improve your aerobic fitness most efficiently, you need to train large muscle groups. 1. ...

  • Page 12: Ownzone Limits

    Ownzone limits your training computer can determine your individual aerobic heart rate zone automatically. This feature is called polar ownzone ® (oz). Starting every training session with the ownzone guarantees safe and effective heart rate zones for your daily condition. It is recommended you dete...

  • Page 13: 3. Training

    3. Training wear the transmitter before recording a training session, wear the transmitter. 1. Wet the electrode areas of the strap well under running water. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. Adjust the strap length to fit it tightly but comfortably. 3. Tie the strap around your chest, just belo...

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    Wear the polar s1 foot pod* • the s1 foot pod has to be activated from the training computer before it can be used: up/down > settings > features > s sensor > footpod . • install a battery before using the foot pod for the first time. For instructions, see the polar s1 foot pod user manual. • to imp...

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    Attaching the s1 foot pod to your shoe to measure speed/pace and distance accurately, make sure the foot pod is correctly positioned. 1. Detach the foot pod from the fork. 2. Loosen your shoelaces and place the fork underneath them, on top of the tongue of your shoe. Tighten the laces. 3. Fit the fr...

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    Wear the polar g1 gps sensor* • the gps sensor has to be activated from the training computer before it can be used: up/down > settings > features > s sensor > gps . • install a battery before using the gps sensor for the first time. See the polar g1 gps sensor user manual. *optional g1 gps sensor r...

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    Wearing the gps sensor 1. Push to open the clip. 2. Thread the armband loosely through the loops on the clip and fasten. 3. Position the armband round your upper arm and fasten. Place the sensor and the training computer on the same arm. Make sure that the "polar" logo is in an upright position. 4. ...

  • Page 18: Start Training

    Start training 1. Wear the training computer, the transmitter, and additionally either foot pod or gps sensor. 2. In time view, press the red button and select start to start recording your training session or select settings to modify sounds, heart rate view or other exercise settings before starti...

  • Page 19: During Training

    During training the following information is displayed during training. Press up/down to change the view. You can adjust the display options by selecting back > settings > display . The name of the display appears for a few seconds. The name indicates the lower row information. Heart rate lap time /...

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    Pace/speed (available only with foot pod or gps sensor) stopwatch distance speed/pace (depending on the selected speed view) distance (available only with foot pod or gps sensor) zone number and countdown timer or distance / lap time (lap time will be displayed if you have not set any timers or dist...

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    Quick menu: to access the quick menu during training, press and hold light. The quick menu is a short cut to locking buttons, adjusting training sounds and other settings. -touch : check selected information during training by bringing the training computer close to the transmitter connector. Set up...

  • Page 22: Stop Training

    Stop training 1. Press back to pause training recording. 2. Press back again or select exit from the stop menu to stop recording altogether. Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. Wash the strap regularly in a washing machine at 40°c/...

  • Page 23: 4. After Training

    4. After training summary after training session is paused, a summary of training information can be viewed by selecting summary from the stop menu . More detailed training information can be found under up/down > file . See review training data. Scroll up/down for the following information. Max hr ...

  • Page 24: Review Training Data

    Review training data select up/down > file to review training information in exercise log , weekly and totals . Exercise log exercise log 16 of your latest training sessions are shown as bars on the display. You can compare the duration of your training sessions and see overall trends. You can toggl...

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    If ok appears above the red button, even more detailed information is available. Basic information training session type date time duration sport zones relative durations in sport zones lap information number of laps average duration of a lap best lap and duration e n g l i s h after training 25.

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    Weekly in the weekly log you can view accumulated data of your training sessions for previous weeks. You can toggle between the weeks with up/down. The bar on the right is entitled this week and shows training summary for the current week. The other bars (named after the sunday of the week in questi...

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    Totals totals includes cumulative values of information recorded during your training sessions. Total values can be used as a seasonal (or monthly) counter of your training values. The values are automatically updated after each training session. Totals provides the following information, including ...

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    Delete to delete training files, select delete from the file menu. From the delete menu: • select exercise if you want to delete a training file. Next, select the training file you wish to delete. • select all exerc. If you want to delete all training files. • select totals if you want to reset tota...

  • Page 29: Transfer Data

    Transfer data you can transfer your training data from rs300x to your diary in polarpersonaltrainer.Com once you register for the service. A polar flowlink™ (can be purchased separately) and websync software are required for data transfer. Download the websync software from polarpersonaltrainer.Com ...

  • Page 30: 5. Settings

    5. Settings watch settings select the value you want to change and press the red button. Adjust the values with up/down and accept with the red button. Access watch settings by selecting up/down > settings > watch . Time and date settings set the local time ( time 1 ) and a time difference to it ( t...

  • Page 31: Exercise Settings

    Alarm select alarm from the watch settings menu. Set the alarm to go on once , from monday to friday , daily , or turn it off . Press back to stop the alarm or the red button to snooze for 10 minutes. The alarm cannot be used during training. Exercise settings access exercise settings by selecting u...

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    All options, excluding free , have the following settings: • select : select the option as your exercise setting. • view : view the details of the exercise setting. • edit : edit the details of the exercise setting. Select the number of zones , zone type (either heart rate or speed/pace ), limits fo...

  • Page 33: Feature Settings

    Feature settings access feature settings by selecting up/down > settings > features . • s sensor : select which speed sensor you wish to use. Options are footpod , gps and off . • footp.Calibr. : • run : calibrate the foot pod by running. Turn the foot pod on. Set the calibration distance (preferabl...

  • Page 34: User Settings

    • hr view : set how the heart rate is displayed. Options are hr and hr% (percentage of maximum heart rate). • sport zones : set the lower limits for 5 sport zones. User settings access user settings by selecting up/down > settings > user . • weight : enter your weight. • height : enter your height. ...

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    • moderate : 1-3 hours a week. You participate regularly in recreational sports. For instance, you run 5-10 km or 3-6 miles per week or spend 1-3 hours per week in comparable physical activity, or your work requires modest physical activity. • high : 3-5 hours a week. You participate at least 3 time...

  • Page 36: General Settings

    General settings access general settings by selecting up/down > settings > general . • sound : set the volume level ( vol 2 , vol 1 or off ) and tz alarm (target zone alarm: on or off ). • keylock : select manual or automatic . For automatic , the keylock activates when you have not pressed the butt...

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    6. Customer service information caring for your polar rs300x wrist unit: clean with a mild soap and water solution, dry with towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (steel wool or cleaning chemicals). Keep in a cool and dry place. Do not store in a damp environment, in non-breathable mater...

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    Changing batteries caution! Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type. Training computer opening the sealed back cover of the training computer voids warranty. We recommend that you have the battery replaced by an authorized polar service center even after warranty period runs o...

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    1. Open the battery cover of the connector with a coin by turning it from close to open. 2. Replace the old battery inside the cover with a new one. Make sure the positive (+) side is facing the cover. 3. Replace the old sealing ring with a new one, fitting it snugly in the cover groove to ensure wa...

  • Page 40: Precautions

    Precautions minimizing possible risks: training may include some risk. Before beginning a regular training program, answer the following questions concerning your health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions, consult a physician before starting any training program. • have you been phy...

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    Exercise equipment with electronic components may cause interfering stray signals. To tackle these problems, try the following: 1. Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the exercise equipment as you would normally. 2. Move the wrist unit around until you find an area in which it displays no...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting if you don't know where you are in the menu, press and hold back until time is displayed. If there are no reactions to any buttons or the training computer displays unusual readings, reset the training computer by pressing four buttons ( up , down , back and light ) simultaneously fo...

  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications training computer battery type cr 2032 battery life average 1 year (1 h/day, 7 days/week training) operating temperature -10 °c to +50 °c / 14 °f to 122 °f wrist strap material polyurethane back cover and wrist strap buckle stainless steel complying with the eu directive 94/...

  • Page 44: Guarantee And Disclaimer

    Guarantee and disclaimer 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...

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    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 with respect to this...

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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.Fi.

  • Page 47: G1 Gps Sensor

    G1 gps sensor user manual.

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  • Page 49: Using Polar G1 Sensor

    Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a polar g1 gps sensor. Polar g1 provides speed and distance data in all outdoor sports using global positioning system (gps) technology. The polar g1 sensor determines your location by measuring continuously the distance between itself and at least fou...

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    Wearing polar g1 sensor 1. Push to open the clip (picture 2). 2. Thread the armband loosely through the loops on the clip and fasten (picture 3). You can fasten the sensor on a belt or on the top of a backpack without the armband. 3. Position the armband round your upper arm and fasten (picture 4). ...

  • Page 51: Battery Replacement

    Switching power mode you can use the polar g1 sensor in low or full power mode. The default mode is full power mode. By using the low power mode, you can increase battery life by up to 40 %. For maximum accuracy of speed and distance measurement, use full power mode. When the sensor is activated, pr...

  • Page 52: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance the following instructions will help you fulfill guarantee obligations. • wash the armband in a washing machine at 40°c / 104°f. Use a washing pouch. Do not soak, nor use detergent with bleach or fabric softener. Do not dry-clean. Do not spin-dry or iron. • clean the sensor with...

  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    • strong electromagnetic signals can cause erratic readings. Electromagnetic 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 training equipment, cellular...

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    Limited international polar 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 purchased thi...

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    This category ii radiocommunication device complies with industry canada standard rss-310. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re...

  • Page 56: Disclaimer

    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 with respect to th...

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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.Fi.