Contents | Polar RCX5 specification

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CONTENTS
1.	INTRODUCTION	5
2.	TRAINING COMPUTER PARTS	6
	Polar RCX5 Training Computer Parts	6
	Optional Accessories	6
3.	GETTING STARTED	8
	Basic Settings	8
	Button Functions and Menu Structure	8
	Button Functions	8
	Menu Structure	8
4.	PREPARE FOR TRAINING	10
	Plan Your Training	10
	Sport Profiles	10
	Polar Endurance Training Program	10
	Calibrate the Polar s3+ Stride Sensor	10
	Calibration by Running Wizard	11
	Set Calibration Factor Manually	11
	Calibrate Sensor by Running a Known Distance (on-the-fly calibration)	11
5.	TRAINING	13
	Wear the Transmitter	13
	Start Training	13
	Train With Polar ZoneOptimizer	14
	Start Training Session with Polar ZoneOptimizer	14
	Use Polar Endurance Training Program	16
	Use RCX5 in Multisport Training	16
	Train With Race Pace	16
	Button Functions During Training	16
	Record a Lap	17
	Lock a Zone	17
	Zoom the Training View Display	17
	HeartTouch	17
	Night Mode	18
	View Quick Menu	18
	Pause Training	18
	Personalize the Training Computer Display	18
	Reminder	20
	Pause/ Stop Training Recording	21
6.	AFTER TRAINING	22
	Analyze Training Results	22
	Single Sport Training Files	22
	Multisport Training File	24
	Week Summaries	24
	Totals Since xx.xx.xxxx	25
	Delete Files	25
	Reset Week Summaries	25
	Reset Trip	25
	Reset Totals	25
7.	DATA TRANSFER	26
	Transfer Data	26
8.	SETTINGS	27

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Polar RCX5 Contents Applications English Index Introduction Polar RCX5 Training Computer Parts Optional AccessoriesTraining Computer Parts English Button Functions and Menu Structure Basic SettingsGetting Started Button Functions Data SettingsProgram Applications Fitness Test Calibrate the Polar s3+ Stride Sensor Prepare for TrainingPlan Your Training Sport Profiles Calibration by Running Wizard Set Calibration Factor Manually Optional s3+ stride sensor required Start Training TrainingWear the Transmitter Change sport during training session Train With Polar ZoneOptimizerStart Training Session with Polar ZoneOptimizer English Train With Race Pace Use Polar Endurance Training ProgramUse RCX5 in Multisport Training Button Functions During Training Zoom the Training View Display Record a LapLock a Zone HeartTouch Personalize the Training Computer Display Night ModeInformation on the display Symbol Explanation View Quick Menu Distance Far Reminder Far Pause/ Stop Training Recording Single Sport Training Files After TrainingAnalyze Training Results Running Cycling Laps Automatic laps Multisport Training FileWeek Summaries Reset Totals Reset Week SummariesReset Trip Totals Since Transfer Data How to set your PC for data transmissionData Transfer Running Settings SettingsSport Profile Settings Cycling Settings Bike Settings Method Swimming SettingsWheel size diameter inches Wheel size setting mm Heart Rate Settings Other Sport Settings User Information Settings Rate limits Set lower limit Accept the value with OK. Set OwnIndex General SettingsMaximum Heart Rate HRmax Recording Rate 15s 60s Min Quick menu Watch SettingsConnection Settings Option is only available when s3+ stride sensor is in use Before the Test ApplicationsPolar Fitness Test Performing the Test After the Test Age / Years Very low Low Fair Moderate Good Very good Elite Latest results How to Use Race PacePolar Race Pace Delete OwnIndex Value English Pairing a New Transmitter With Training Computer Using a NEW TransmitterUsing a New Transmitter Pairing a New Cadence Sensor With Training Computer Using a NEW AccessoryPairing a New Speed Sensor With Training Computer Pairing a New GPS Sensor With Training Computer Pairing a New Stride Sensor With Training Computer Target zone Background InformationPolar Sport Zones Example Training benefit Heart Rate Variability Polar ZoneOptimizer ZoneOptimizer measurement Benefits of the ZoneOptimizer featureMeasurement phases Determining Maximum Heart Rate Maximum Heart RateRunning Cadence and Stride Length Polar Running Index Short-term analysis Long-term analysis Running Index Performance LevelCooper test m Km hmmss 21.098 km 42.195 km Hmmss Suitable Program Starting Level for Everybody Polar Training Load FeaturePolar Endurance Training Program for Running and Cycling Polar Training Articles Caring for Your Product ServiceImportant Information Changing Batteries Prior to changing the battery, please note the following Change Batteries Yourself Minimizing Risks When Training Battery Lifetime in RCX5Precautions Interference During Training Training computer limit values Technical SpecificationsTraining computer Transmitter Frequently Asked QuestionsDo not know where I am in the menu? Water resistance Limited International Polar Guarantee ZoneOptimizer determination fails? Receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase Disclaimer Index