Polar RCX3 Pause / Stop Training Recording, Lock a Sport Zone, Night Mode, View Quick Menu

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Lock a Sport Zone

You can lock/unlock your heart rate to the current sport zone.

To lock/unlock the sport zone, press and hold OK.

If, for example, you are running with a heart rate of 130 bpm which is 75% of your maximum heart rate, and matches sport zone 3, you can press and hold OK to lock your heart rate into this zone. Sport zone3 Lockedis displayed.

An alarm sounds if you are below or above the sport zone. Unlock the sport zone by pressing and holding OK again: Sport zone3 Unlocked is displayed.

Night Mode

There is a night mode function in the RCX3 training computer. Press the LIGHT button once during pre-training mode, training recording mode or pause mode. The backlight will be activated every time you press any of the buttons.

The display will also light up if a message, for example, Check heart rate sensor , is displayed.

Night mode will be switched off when you finish the training recording.

View Quick Menu

Press and hold LIGHT. QUICK MENU is displayed. You can change certain settings without pausing the training recording. For further information, see Quick menu (page 31).

Pause / Stop Training Recording

1.To pause training recording, press BACK once. To continue training recording press OK.

2.To stop recording completely, press BACK twice. The following summary of your training information is displayed

•Textual feedback, for example Steady state training+ , is displayed if you trained at least a total of 10 minutes in the sport zones. See the feedback in more detail in Training Files. For more information, see After Training (page 20)

•Duration and Calories

•Average heart rate and Maximum heart rate

•Sport zones (Time in each zone)

•Average pace and Maximum pace or Average speed and Maximum speed (G5/G3 GPS sensor or s3+ stride sensor or CS speed sensor required)

•Distance (G5/G3 GPS sensor or s3+ stride sensor or CS speed sensor required) and Running Index (s3+ stride sensor or G5/G3 GPS sensor required)

Care for your heart rate sensor after training. Detach the connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use.Wash the strap regularly in a washing machine at 40ºC/104ºF at least after every fifth use. For complete care and maintenance instructions, see Caring for Your Product (page 45).

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Contents Polar RCX3 Contents Before the Test Performing the Test After the Test Training ModeIntroduction Key Features and BenefitsWith Polar WebSync software* you can Complete Training SystemTraining Computer Parts Training SoftwareAvailable Accessories Button Functions Basic SettingsGetting Started Button Functions and Menu StructureFitness Test SettingsPress and hold Menu Structure DataConnect Calibration by Running Wizard Prepare for TrainingSport Profiles Calibrate the Polar s3+ Stride SensorSet correct distance Set correct lap distanceWear the Heart Rate Sensor TrainingStart Training How does Polar ZoneOptimizer work? Train with Polar ZoneOptimizerStart Training Session with Polar ZoneOptimizer Heart rate sensor S3+ stride sensor G5/G3 GPS sensor Training Views Calories ZonePointer Time of day Time at Zone Duration Duration Symbols on the display Explanation CadenceCalories DistanceRecord a Lap Button Functions During TrainingView Quick Menu Night ModePause / Stop Training Recording Lock a Sport ZoneAnalyze Training Results After TrainingVisible if s3+ stride sensor in use Feedback Training benefit Training BenefitWeek Summaries Totals Since Reset Week SummariesDelete Files Reset Totals Data Transfer How to set up your computer for data transmissionHow to connect your training computer Connection settings in your training computerCycling Settings SettingsSport Profile Settings Running SettingsMethod Bike SettingsUser Information Settings Heart Rate SettingsOther Sport Settings OwnIndex General SettingsWatch Settings Maximum Heart Rate HRmaxQuick menu Time ModePre-training mode Training ModeWear the heart rate sensor Polar Fitness TestBefore the Test Performing the TestWomen Update to VO2max?After the Test Fitness Level Classes MenDelete OwnIndex Value Ownindex resultsAnalyzing 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 Pairing a New Speed Sensor with the Training Computer Using a NEW AccessoryPairing a New Cadence Sensor with the Training Computer Pairing a New Stride Sensor with the Training Computer Pairing a New GPS Sensor with the Training ComputerHRmax, bpm Background InformationPolar Sport Zones Intensity %Polar ZoneOptimizer Heart Rate VariabilityZoneOptimizer measurement Benefits of the ZoneOptimizer featureRunning Cadence and Stride Length Maximum Heart RateDetermining Maximum Heart Rate Example Polar Running IndexShort-term analysis Long-term analysis Very good ExcellentPolar Training Load Feature Changing Batteries ServiceImportant Information Caring for Your ProductChange Batteries Yourself Prior to changing the battery, please note the followingChanging Training Computer Battery Changing Heart Rate Sensor BatteryMinimizing Risks When Training Power Save ModeBattery Lifetime in RCX3 PrecautionsTraining computer Technical SpecificationsTraining computer limit values There are no reactions to any buttons? Frequently Asked QuestionsDo not know where I am in the menu? Water resistanceZoneOptimizer determination fails? Limited International Polar GuaranteeReceipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase Disclaimer FI-90440 Kempele Index