Polar RCX3 user manual Wear the Heart Rate Sensor, Start Training

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5. TRAINING

Wear the Heart Rate Sensor

Wear the heart rate sensor to measure heart rate.

1.Wet the electrode areas of the strap under running water.

2.Attach the connector to the strap. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably.

3.Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap.

4.Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a central and upright position.

Detach the connector from the strap after every use, to maximize the battery lifetime. Sweat and moisture may keep the electrodes wet and the heart rate sensor activated. This will reduce the battery life. For more detailed washing instructions, see Important Information (page ? ).

See detailed washing instructions in Important Information.

For video tutorials, go to http://www.polar.fi/en/polar_community/videos.

Start Training

Wear the heart rate sensor and make sure you have set up an optional sensor* as instructed in the sensor's user manual. If you are using a speed, cadence, GPS or stride sensor for the first time, see Using a New Accessory (page 36). For sport profile settings see Sport Profile Settings (page 27). To use Polar ZoneOptimizer feature for your training session, see Train with Polar ZoneOptimizer (page 13).

1.Start your training session by pressing OK. The training computer goes into pre-training mode.

The sport profile shown first on the list is the sport previously used in a training session.

To change the sport profile for the training session, browse with UP/DOWN.

2.To change the sport profile settings or heart rate settings before the training recording is started (in pre-training mode), press and hold LIGHT to enter QUICK MENU. For more information, see Quick menu (page 31). To return to pretraining mode, press BACK.

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Contents Polar RCX3 Contents Training Mode Before the Test Performing the Test After the TestKey Features and Benefits IntroductionComplete Training System Training Computer PartsTraining Software With Polar WebSync software* you canAvailable Accessories Basic Settings Getting StartedButton Functions and Menu Structure Button FunctionsSettings Press and holdMenu Structure Data Fitness TestConnect Prepare for Training Sport ProfilesCalibrate the Polar s3+ Stride Sensor Calibration by Running WizardSet correct lap distance Set correct distanceTraining Wear the Heart Rate SensorStart Training Train with Polar ZoneOptimizer How does Polar ZoneOptimizer work?Start Training Session with Polar ZoneOptimizer Training Views Heart rate sensor S3+ stride sensor G5/G3 GPS sensorCalories ZonePointer Time of day Time at Zone Duration Symbols on the display Explanation Cadence CaloriesDistance DurationButton Functions During Training Record a LapNight Mode Pause / Stop Training RecordingLock a Sport Zone View Quick MenuAfter Training Analyze Training ResultsVisible if s3+ stride sensor in use Training Benefit Feedback Training benefitWeek Summaries Reset Week Summaries Totals SinceDelete Files Reset Totals How to set up your computer for data transmission How to connect your training computerConnection settings in your training computer Data TransferSettings Sport Profile SettingsRunning Settings Cycling SettingsBike Settings MethodHeart Rate Settings User Information SettingsOther Sport Settings General Settings Watch SettingsMaximum Heart Rate HRmax OwnIndexTime Mode Pre-training modeTraining Mode Quick menuPolar Fitness Test Before the TestPerforming the Test Wear the heart rate sensorUpdate to VO2max? After the TestFitness Level Classes Men WomenOwnindex results Delete OwnIndex ValueAnalyzing OwnIndex Results with Software Using a NEW Heart Rate Sensor Using a New Heart Rate SensorPairing a New Heart Rate Sensor with the Training Computer Using a NEW Accessory Pairing a New Speed Sensor with the Training ComputerPairing a New Cadence Sensor with the Training Computer Pairing a New GPS Sensor with the Training Computer Pairing a New Stride Sensor with the Training ComputerBackground Information Polar Sport ZonesIntensity % HRmax, bpmHeart Rate Variability Polar ZoneOptimizerBenefits of the ZoneOptimizer feature ZoneOptimizer measurementMaximum Heart Rate Running Cadence and Stride LengthDetermining Maximum Heart Rate Polar Running Index ExampleShort-term analysis Very good Excellent Long-term analysisPolar Training Load Feature Service Important InformationCaring for Your Product Changing BatteriesPrior to changing the battery, please note the following Changing Training Computer BatteryChanging Heart Rate Sensor Battery Change Batteries YourselfPower Save Mode Battery Lifetime in RCX3Precautions Minimizing Risks When TrainingTechnical Specifications Training computerTraining computer limit values Frequently Asked Questions Do not know where I am in the menu?Water resistance There are no reactions to any buttons?Limited International Polar Guarantee ZoneOptimizer determination fails?Receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase Disclaimer FI-90440 Kempele Index