Polar Electro RS400 manual

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    ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

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    T able of Contents 1. RUNNING COMPUTER P ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 . G E T T I N G S T A R T E D ............................ 4 B a s i c S e t t i n g s................................. 4 M e n u S t r u c t u r e ............................... 6 3. PREP ARE FOR TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 W e a r t h e[...]

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    1. RUNNING COMPUTER P ARTS Congratulations! Y ou have purchased a complete training system to tailor -fit your training needs. For complete instructions on your running computer , see the User Manual. 1. Polar RS400/RS800 Running Computer: The running computer displays and records your heart rate and other exercise data during exercise. 2. Polar We[...]

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    2. GETTING ST ARTED Basic Settings Before exercising with your running computer , customize the basic settings. Enter as accurate data as possible to ensure correct performance feedback based on your personal metrics. T o adjust the data, use UP, DOWN and accept with OK. The values scroll faster if you press and hold UP or DOWN. 1. T o activate you[...]

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    4. Start with basic settings is displayed. Press OK . 5. Time : Select either 12h or 24h . With 12h , select AM or PM . Set the local time. 6. Date : Set today’ s date, dd=day , mm=month, yy=year . 7. Units : Select metric (kg/cm/km) or imperial (lb/ft/mi) units. 8. Weight : Enter your weight. T o change units, press and hold LIGHT . 9. Height : [...]

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    Menu Structure ENGLISH 6 Getting Started[...]

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    3. PREP ARE FOR TRAINING W ear the T ransmitter Wear the transmitter to measure heart rate. 1. Moisten the electrode areas of the strap under running water and make sure that they are well moistened. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. Position the connector's letter L to the word LEFT on the strap and snap the fastener . Adjust the strap le[...]

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    Position the Polar S1 Foot Pod Install Foot Pod Battery Before using the foot pod* for the first time, insert the battery (included in the product package). 1. Lift the small flap, detach the fork from the foot pod* and lift the black cover off (pic 1). 2. Carefully slide the battery case out of the footpod (pic 2) and insert the battery (AAA) in t[...]

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    Attach Foot Pod on Shoe T o measure speed/pace and distance accurately , make sure the foot pod is correctly positioned. 1. Undo the flap and detach the foot pod from the fork. 2. Loosen your shoelaces and place the fork underneath them, on top of the tongue of the shoe. T ighten the laces. 3. Fit the front part of the foot pod (closest to the red [...]

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    Position the Polar s3 Stride Sensor W .I.N.D. Install Stride Sensor Battery Before using the stride sensor* for the first time, insert the battery (included in the product package). 1. Open the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise to OPEN using the sensor fork or a coin (see picture 1). 2. Place the battery inside the cover with the positiv[...]

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    Attach Stride Sensor on Shoelaces 1. Undo the flap and detach the fork. 2. Loosen your shoelaces and place the fork underneath them, on top of the tongue of the shoe. T ighten the laces. 3. Fit the front part of the sensor onto the fork and press from the rear end. Fasten the flap. 4. Make sure the sensor does not move and is aligned with your foot[...]

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    Attach Stride Sensor in Sole Cavity 1. Undo the flap and detach the fork. 2. Lift the insole. Place the sensor with the Polar logo facing upwards and the rear end of the sensor facing the shoe heel inside the sole cavity . Note that you can place the sensor in only one way , without using too much force. Optional calibration of the sensor can impro[...]

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    4. RECORD TRAINING Wear the transmitter and foot pod/stride sensor* as instructed. Make sure the S1 foot pod is on (RS400) and that the foot pod or stride sensor in your running computer ( Settings > Fe atures > Footpod / S sensor ) is activated. 1. Start by pressing OK on the running computer . 2. Within 15 seconds, your heart rate appears o[...]

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    5. AFTER TRAINING Detach the connector from the strap after use. Keep the transmitter dry and clean. For further information, see Care and Maintenance. Review exercise data under File . • The Exe rcise Log lists a maximum of 99 exercise files. • The Weekly summary displays summaries for the past 16 weeks. • Totals include cumulative values re[...]

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    6. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMA TION Care and Maintenance Caring of Y our Product Like any electronic device, the Polar running computer should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. Detach the transmitter connector from the strap after use. Clean the connec[...]

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    Service During the two-year guarantee/warranty period, we recommend that you service the product at an authorized Polar Service Center only . The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro. For further information, see ”Limited International Polar Guarantee”. Changing Batteries T o c[...]

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    Precautions Interference During Exercise Electromagnetic Interference and Exercise Equipment. Disturbance may occur near high-voltage power lines, traffic lights, overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines or trams, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor -driven exercise equipment, cellular phones, or when you walk through[...]

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    RS400 Crosstalk. A heart rate symbol without a frame indicates non-coded heart rate transmission. When in non-coded mode, the running computer picks up transmitter signals within 1 m / 3 ft. Simultaneous non-coded signals from more than one transmitter can cause an incorrect reading. If another person with a running computer or a heart rate monitor[...]

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    Using RS800 Running Computer in W ater . The running computer is water resistant. However , heart rate measurement does not work in water . Y ou can use the running computer under water as a watch but it is not a diving instrument. T o maintain water resistance, do not press the buttons of the running computer under water . Using the running comput[...]

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    Note that in addition to exercise intensity , medications for heart conditions, blood pressure, psychological conditions, asthma, breathing, etc., as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may also affect heart rate. It is important to be sensitive to your body’ s responses during exercise. If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fati[...]

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    T echnical Specifications Wrist unit Class 1 Laser Product Battery life: Average 1 year (1h/day , 7 days/week) Battery type: CR2032 Battery sealing ring: O-Ring 20.0 x 1.1, material silicone Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F Wrist band and buckle material: Polyurethane, stainless steel Back cover: Polyamide, stainless st[...]

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    Wrist unit limit values Maximum files: 99 Maximum time: 99 h 59 min 59 s Maximum laps: 99 Shoes 1 total distance: 999 999 km / 621370 mi Shoes 2 total distance: 999 999 km / 621370 mi T otal distance: 999 999 km / 621370 mi T otal duration: 9999h 59min 59s T otal calories: 999 999 kcal T otal exercise count: 9999 T otal ascent: 304795 m / 999980 ft[...]

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    Stride Sensor Battery life: Average 50 hours of use Battery type: CR2430 Battery sealing ring: O-Ring 25.0 x 1.2, material silicone Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F Accuracy: ±3 % or better once calibrated, definition applies to stable conditions. Polar WebLink using IrDA Communication, Polar ProT rainer 5™ System Re[...]

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    Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are divided into three different categories according to their water resistance. Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category , and compare it to the chart below . Please note that these definitions do not necessarily apply [...]

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    Limited International Polar Guarantee • This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for consumers who have purchased this product in other countries. • Polar Electro Oy/Polar[...]

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    Copyright © 2006 Polar Electro Oy , FIN-90440 KEMPELE, Finland. Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2000 certified company . All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy . The names and logos marked with a ™ symbol in this user manual or in the p[...]

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    Polar Disclaimer • The material in this manual is for informational purposes only . The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’ s continuous development program. • Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the pro[...]