Contents | Polar RCX3 specification

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CONTENTS
1.	INTRODUCTION	4
2.	THE COMPLETE TRAINING SYSTEM	5
	Training Computer Parts	5
	Training Software	5
	Available Accessories	6
3.	GETTING STARTED	7
	Basic Settings	7
	Button Functions and Menu Structure	7
4.	PREPARE FOR TRAINING	10
	Sport Profiles	10
	Calibrate the Polar s3+ Stride Sensor	10
	Calibration by Running Wizard	10
	Set Calibration Factor Manually	10
	Calibrate Sensor by Running a Known Distance (on-the-fly calibration)	11
5.	TRAINING	12
	Wear the Heart Rate Sensor	12
	Start Training	12
	Train with Polar ZoneOptimizer	13
	Training Views	15
	Button Functions During Training	18
	Record a Lap	18
	Lock a Sport Zone	19
	Night Mode	19
	View Quick Menu	19
	Pause / Stop Training Recording	19
6.	AFTER TRAINING	20
	Analyze Training Results	20
	Training Benefit	22
	Week Summaries	23
	Totals Since xx.xx.xxxx	24
	Delete Files	24
	Reset Week Summaries	24
	Reset Totals	25
7.	DATA TRANSFER	26
	Transfer Data	26
8.	SETTINGS	27
	Sport Profile Settings	27
	Running Settings	27
	Cycling Settings	27
	Other Sport Settings	29
	Heart Rate Settings	29
	User Information Settings	29
	Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax)	30
	OwnIndex®	30
	General Settings	30
	Watch Settings	30
	Quick menu	31
	Time Mode	31
	Pre-training mode	31

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Polar RCX3 user manual Contents

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Polar RCX3 Contents Training Mode Before the Test Performing the Test After the Test Key Features and Benefits Introduction Training Software Complete Training SystemTraining Computer Parts With Polar WebSync software* you can Available Accessories Button Functions and Menu Structure Basic SettingsGetting Started Button Functions Menu Structure Data SettingsPress and hold Fitness Test Connect Calibrate the Polar s3+ Stride Sensor Prepare for TrainingSport Profiles Calibration by Running Wizard Set correct lap distance Set correct distance Start Training TrainingWear the Heart Rate Sensor 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 Distance Symbols on the display Explanation CadenceCalories Duration Button Functions During Training Record a Lap Lock a Sport Zone Night ModePause / Stop Training Recording View Quick Menu After Training Analyze Training Results Visible if s3+ stride sensor in use Training Benefit Feedback Training benefit Week Summaries Delete Files Reset Week SummariesTotals Since Reset Totals Connection settings in your training computer How to set up your computer for data transmissionHow to connect your training computer Data Transfer Running Settings SettingsSport Profile Settings Cycling Settings Bike Settings Method Other Sport Settings Heart Rate SettingsUser Information Settings Maximum Heart Rate HRmax General SettingsWatch Settings OwnIndex Training Mode Time ModePre-training mode Quick menu Performing the Test Polar Fitness TestBefore the Test Wear the heart rate sensor Fitness Level Classes Men Update to VO2max?After the Test Women Analyzing OwnIndex Results with Software Ownindex resultsDelete OwnIndex Value Pairing a New Heart Rate Sensor with the Training Computer Using a NEW Heart Rate SensorUsing a New Heart Rate Sensor Pairing a New Cadence Sensor with the Training Computer Using a NEW AccessoryPairing a New Speed Sensor with the Training Computer Pairing a New GPS Sensor with the Training Computer Pairing a New Stride Sensor with the Training Computer Intensity % Background InformationPolar Sport Zones HRmax, bpm Heart Rate Variability Polar ZoneOptimizer Benefits of the ZoneOptimizer feature ZoneOptimizer measurement Determining Maximum Heart Rate Maximum Heart RateRunning Cadence and Stride Length Short-term analysis Polar Running IndexExample Very good Excellent Long-term analysis Polar Training Load Feature Caring for Your Product ServiceImportant Information Changing Batteries Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery Prior to changing the battery, please note the followingChanging Training Computer Battery Change Batteries Yourself Precautions Power Save ModeBattery Lifetime in RCX3 Minimizing Risks When Training Technical Specifications Training computer Training computer limit values Water resistance Frequently Asked QuestionsDo not know where I am in the menu? There are no reactions to any buttons? Receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase Limited International Polar GuaranteeZoneOptimizer determination fails? Disclaimer FI-90440 Kempele Index