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This product is covered by the following patent documents: FI 111514B, DE19781642T1, GB2326240, HK1016857, US6277080, US20070082789, EP1795128, US20090278734, EP2116862, FI114202, US6537227, EP1147790, HK1040065, FI115289, EP1127544, US6540686, HK1041188, FI 110303, US6104947, EP0748185, JP3831410, FI20105796, US20120010478, EP2407217, EP08879081.1, US13/139541, WO2010072883, US6584344, US2011021419, EP2280770. Other patents pending.

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Contents

Polar RC3 GPS Contents Before the Test Performing the Test After the Test NEW Accessory Introduction Key Features and Benefits With WebSync software you can ALL-IN-ONE Training SystemTraining Computer Parts Training Software Available Accessories Press and hold SettingsButton Functions Menu Structure Fitness Test Charging Your Training Computer Training Computer BatteryBattery operating time Low battery notifications Battery Status Indication Charge before training Sport Profile Settings Setting UP the Training ComputerBasic Settings Start by pressing Start TrainingWearing the Heart Rate Sensor Starting a Training Session Select the sport profile Start recording the training session Do not move your arm during the search. Keep still Start Training Session with Polar ZoneOptimizer Train with Polar ZoneOptimizer Heart rate sensor GPS function on S3+ stride sensor Training Views Calories ZonePointer Time of day Time in Zone Duration Symbols on the display / Explanation Cadence Heart rate Symbols on the display / Explanation CaloriesDistance Duration Lock a Sport Zone Night ModeButton Functions During Training Record a Lap View Quick Menu Pause / Stop Training RecordingBack to Starting Point Feedback Training benefit After TrainingTraining Benefit Visible if the heart rate sensor is in use Training FilesSport zones Speed sensor is in use English Training File Views Information Displayed Delete Files Totals Since Reset Week SummariesReset Totals Week Summaries Utilize Polar Endurance Training Programs How to set up your computer for data transmissionPOLARPERSONALTRAINER.COM Analyze Your Training Data Cycling Settings SettingsRunning Settings Method Bike Settings Other Sport Settings Heart Rate Settings OwnIndex User Information SettingsGeneral Settings Maximum Heart Rate HRmax Training Mode Watch SettingsTime Mode Pre-training mode English Wear the heart rate sensor Polar Fitness TestBefore the Test Performing the Test Women Update to VO2max?After the Test Fitness Level Classes Men Analyzing OwnIndex Results with Software Ownindex resultsDelete OwnIndex Value Pairing a New Speed Sensor with the Training Computer NEW AccessoryPairing a New Sensor with the Training Computer Pairing a New Heart Rate Sensor with the Training Computer Calibrate the Polar s3+ Stride Sensor Pairing a New Cadence Sensor with the Training ComputerPairing a New Stride Sensor with the Training Computer Set correct lap distance Calibration by Running WizardSet Calibration Factor Manually Set correct distance Polar Sport Zones Polar Smart Coaching Polar ZoneOptimizer Benefits of the ZoneOptimizer featureHeart Rate Variability ZoneOptimizer measurement Measurement phases Determining Maximum Heart Rate Maximum Heart RateRunning Cadence and Stride Length Short-term analysis Men Polar Running IndexExample Long-term analysis Cooper test m Km hmmss 21.098 km 42.195 km Hmmss Polar Endurance Training Program for Running and Cycling Polar Training Load Feature Suitable Program Starting Level for Everybody Caring for Your Product Important Information Batteries ServiceChange the Heart Rate Sensor Battery Electromagnetic Interference and Training Equipment PrecautionsChanging Heart Rate Sensor Battery Interference During Training Minimizing Risks When Training Technical Specifications Training computer limit values On your wrist. Keep your wrist stationary and raised Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion/Problem Answer/Solution Water resistance GPS? Charge is critically low. The training computer Receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase Limited International Polar Guarantee Disclaimer Index