Press and hold, Menu Structure Data, Settings | Polar RCX3 specs

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•	Illuminate the	•	Exit the menu	•	Confirm	•	Move through	•	Move through
	display	•	Return to		selections		selection lists		selection lists
•	Press and hold		previous level	•	Start training	•	Adjust a	•	Adjust a
	to unlock	•	Leave settings		session		selected value		selected value
	buttons, if the		unchanged	•	Take a lap	•	In time mode,	•	In time mode,
	buttons are	•	Cancel	•	Press and hold		press and hold		press and hold
	locked.		selections		to set zone lock		to change the		to switch
•	In time mode,	•	Press and hold		on/off in		watch face.		between Time
	press and hold		to return time		training mode.				1/ Time 2.
	to enter QUICK		mode from any
	MENU		mode from any
	MENU		other mode.
			other mode.
• In pre-training
	mode, press
	and hold to
	enter QUICK
	MENU
•	In training
	mode, press
	and hold to
	enter QUICK
	MENU
For more
information on
quick menu, see
Quick menu
(page ? ).

Menu Structure

Data

Follow up on your training data. For more information, see After Training (page 20).

Settings

Personalize your training computer and select the necessary features for each of the sport profiles to suit your training. For more information, see Settings (page 27).

Fitness Test

To train right and to monitor your progress, it is important to know your current fitness level. The Polar Fitness Test is an easy and quick way to measure your cardiovascular fitness and aerobic capacity. The test is performed at rest. The test result is a value called OwnIndex. OwnIndex is comparable to maximal

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Polar RCX3 user manual Press and hold, Menu Structure Data, Settings, Fitness Test

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 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 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 Delete Files Reset Week SummariesTotals Since 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 Other Sport Settings Heart Rate SettingsUser Information 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 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 Background Information Polar Sport ZonesIntensity % 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 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? Receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase Limited International Polar GuaranteeZoneOptimizer determination fails? Disclaimer FI-90440 Kempele Index