Wear the Heart Rate Sensor, Start Training | Polar RCX3 specification

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

Contents

Polar RCX3 Contents Training Mode Before the Test Performing the Test After the Test Key Features and Benefits Introduction Complete Training System Training Computer PartsTraining Software With Polar WebSync software* you can Available Accessories Basic Settings Getting StartedButton Functions and Menu Structure Button Functions Settings Press and holdMenu Structure Data Fitness Test Connect Prepare for Training Sport ProfilesCalibrate the Polar s3+ Stride Sensor Calibration by Running Wizard Set correct lap distance Set correct distance Training 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 sensor Calories ZonePointer Time of day Time at Zone Duration Symbols on the display Explanation Cadence CaloriesDistance Duration Button Functions During Training Record a Lap Night Mode Pause / Stop Training RecordingLock a Sport Zone View Quick Menu After Training Analyze Training Results Visible if s3+ stride sensor in use Training Benefit Feedback Training benefit Week 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 Transfer Settings Sport Profile SettingsRunning Settings Cycling Settings Bike Settings Method Heart Rate Settings User Information SettingsOther Sport Settings General Settings Watch SettingsMaximum Heart Rate HRmax OwnIndex Time Mode Pre-training modeTraining Mode Quick menu Polar Fitness Test Before the TestPerforming the Test Wear the heart rate sensor Update to VO2max? After the TestFitness Level Classes Men Women Ownindex 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 Computer Background Information Polar Sport ZonesIntensity % HRmax, bpm Heart Rate Variability Polar ZoneOptimizer Benefits of the ZoneOptimizer feature ZoneOptimizer measurement Maximum Heart Rate Running Cadence and Stride LengthDetermining Maximum Heart Rate Polar Running Index ExampleShort-term analysis Very good Excellent Long-term analysis Polar Training Load Feature Service Important InformationCaring for Your Product Changing Batteries Prior to changing the battery, please note the following Changing Training Computer BatteryChanging Heart Rate Sensor Battery Change Batteries Yourself Power Save Mode Battery Lifetime in RCX3Precautions Minimizing Risks When Training Technical Specifications Training computer Training 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