Applications | Polar RCX5 specs

	ENGLISH
Sport Profile Settings	27
Running Settings	27
Cycling Settings	28
Swimming Settings	29
Other Sport Settings	30
Heart Rate Settings	30
User Information Settings	31
Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax)	32
OwnIndex®	32
General Settings	32
Watch Settings	34
Connection Settings	34
Quick menu	34
Time Mode	34
Pre-training mode	34
Training Mode	34
9. APPLICATIONS	36
Polar Fitness Test	36
Before the Test	36
Performing the Test	36
After the Test	37
Polar Race Pace	38
10.USING A NEW TRANSMITTER	40
Using a New Transmitter	40
Pairing a New Transmitter With Training Computer	40
11.USING A NEW ACCESSORY	41
Pairing a New Speed Sensor With Training Computer	41
Pairing a New Cadence Sensor With Training Computer	41
Pairing a New GPS Sensor With Training Computer	41
Pairing a New Stride Sensor With Training Computer	42
12.BACKGROUND INFORMATION	43
Polar Sport Zones	43
Heart Rate Variability	44
Polar ZoneOptimizer	44
Maximum Heart Rate	46
Running Cadence and Stride Length	46
Polar Running Index	47
Polar Training Load Feature	49
Polar Endurance Training Program for Running and Cycling	49
Polar Training Articles	50
13.IMPORTANT INFORMATION	51
Caring for Your Product	51
Service	51
Changing Batteries	51
Change Batteries Yourself	52
Battery Lifetime in RCX5	53
Precautions	53
Interference During Training	53
Minimizing Risks When Training	53
Technical Specifications	54
Frequently Asked Questions	55
Limited International Polar Guarantee	56
Disclaimer	57

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Polar RCX5 user manual Applications

Contents

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