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    POLAR RCX3 ™ Getting Started Guide[...]

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    CONTENTS 1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N .................. 3 2 . F I R S T S T E P S .................... 8 3 . T R A I N I N G........................ 1 1 B e f o r e T r a i n i n g ................... 1 1 S t a r t T r a i n i n g ..................... 1 3 A f t e r T r a i n i n g ..................... 1 5 4. IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION . . . . . 17 C[...]

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    1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your Polar RCX3 training computer! The RCX3 training computer offers you a complete system to guide you in your training. Y ou can download the full user manual and the latest version of this getting started guide at www .polar .com/support. For video tutorials, go to http://www .polar .com/en/pola[...]

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    Polar RCX3 T raining System Polar RCX3 training computer receives the data from the sensors and saves it. RCX3 provides you with a complete system to plan, train, analyze, and share your training data. The comfortable heart rate sensor detects your heart rate accurately from the heart's electrical signals and sends the data to the training com[...]

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    Available Polar Accessories With the help of Polar accessories, you can enhance your training experience and achieve a more complete understanding of your performance. With the DataLink data transfer unit you can transfer all your training data to the polarpersonaltrainer .com web service via WebSync software . s3+ stride sensor transmits the runni[...]

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    Button Functions and Menu Structure LIGHT • Illuminate the display • Press and hold to enter QUICK MENU : In time view lock buttons, set alarm or select time zone. During training lock buttons, search sensor , adjust training sounds or set lap view . BACK • Exit the menu • Return to previous level • Leave settings unchanged • Cancel sel[...]

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    In time mode press UP to enter MENU . Browse the menu with UP/DOWN and confirm a selection with OK . • Select Data to view all the saved training information. • Select Settings to modify Sport Profiles, heart rate settings, user information, general settings, or watch settings. • Select Fitness test to start the test or view the results. Pola[...]

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    2. FIRST STEPS Enter Basic Settings Before using your training computer for the first time, enter the basic settings. Enter as accurate data as possible to ensure correct feedback based on your performance. Activate your training computer by pressing any button. 1. First, select your language. Confirm your selection with OK . 2. Ple ase ente r basi[...]

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    T ake a New Sensor Into Use Before you can start training you have to activate and introduce all the sensors to your training computer . This is called pairing. It has to be done only once to each sensor and it only takes a few seconds. Pairing ensures that your training computer receives signals from your sensors only , and enables interference-fr[...]

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    Pairing a new optional* sensor with the training computer Before participatng in an event, make sure you perform the pairing process beforehand. This is to prevent interference due to the long-range data transmission. 1. Press UP to enter Settings . Select, for example, Sport profiles > Running > Stride sensor > Se arch new . 2. Se arching[...]

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    3. TRAINING Before T raining W ear the heart rate sensor to measure heart rate. 1. Moisten the electrode area of the strap. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. 3. T ie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap. 4. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably . Check that[...]

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    Adjust the Sport Profile Before starting a training session, select the sport profile you are going to use and modify its settings to best suit your training. 1. In time mode, press UP to enter MENU . 2. Select Settings > Sport Profiles . 3. Select the sport profile ( Running , Cycling 1 (Bike 1) , Cycling 2 (Bike 2) ,o r Othe r sport ) and pres[...]

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    Start T raining Utilize the ZoneOptimizer feature during your warm-up to personalize your training zones. The OwnOptimizer feature adjusts your sport zones based on your heart rate variability . Set the OwnOptimizer on by selecting MENU > Settings > He art r ate settings > OwnOptimize r > On . Wear the training computer , heart rate sen[...]

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    3. Once all the sensor signals are found, press OK . Recording started is displayed, and you can start your training session. • Change the training view on display by browsing with UP/DOWN . • Access the QUICK MENU by pressing and holding LIGHT for two seconds. • For further information on functions during training, consult the full user manu[...]

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    After T raining Detach the connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. For complete care and maintenance instructions, see chapter Caring For Y our Product (page 17 ). After each training session the training computer gives you a textual feedback and a summary of your performance if you have trained at least 10[...]

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    data transfer unit and the WebSync software. With the polarpersonaltrainer .com web service you can • share your training information in social media, • get more detailed information on your training feedback* • store your training files and follow up your progress* • see your training route (optional Polar G5 or Polar G3 GPS sensor W .I.N.[...]

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    4. IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Caring For Y our Product T raining computer: Keep your training computer clean. Clean it with a mild soap and water solution and rinse them with clean water . Do not immerse the training computer in water . Dry it carefully with a soft towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemic[...]

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    For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses, visit www .polar .com/support and country-specific websites. Register your Polar product at http://register .polar .fi to ensure we can keep improving our products and services to better meet your needs. Batteries The RCX3 training computer and the Polar H2/H3 heart rate sensor both ha[...]

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    Changing T raining Computer Battery 1. Use the battery cap tool to open the battery cover . Position the tool so that it fits in correctly on the top of the back cover and turn it from CLOSE to OPEN. Remove the battery cover . 2. Lift the battery out carefully . Be careful not to damage the metal sound element (*) or the grooves. Insert a new batte[...]

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    Precautions The RCX3 training computer shows your performance indicators. Polar training computer is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and recovery during and after exercise session. It measures heart rate, speed and distance when cycling with a Polar CS speed sensor W .I.N.D. It also measures speed and distance when running wi[...]

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    Note! If you are using a pacemaker , you can use Polar training computers. In theory interference to pacemaker caused by Polar products should not be possible. In practice no reports exist to suggest anyone ever having experienced interference. We cannot however issue an official guarantee on our products' suitability with all pacemakers or ot[...]

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    T echnical Specifications T raining computer Battery life: Average 8 months if you only use the heart rate sensor , and train an average of 3,5 h/ week. Average 7,5 months if you use the heart rate sensor and one other sensor , and train an average of 3,5 h/ week. Average 7 months if you use the heart rate sensor and two other sensors, and train an[...]

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    T raining computer limit values Maximum number of files: 99 Maximum time recorded to file: 99 h 59 min 59 s Maximum number of laps: 99 (per exercise) Maximum number of autolaps: 99 (per exercise) T otal distance: 99999,99 km / 99999,99 mi T otal duration: 9999 h 59 min 59 s T otal calories: 999 999 kcal T otal exercise count: 65535 Heart rate senso[...]

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    Limited International Polar Guarantee • This guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national or state laws in force, or the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract. • This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for consumers who have p[...]

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    The names and logos in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy . The names and logos marked with a ® symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy . Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation and Mac OS is a registered tradema[...]

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    This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie[...]

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    Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not install[...]

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    This marking shows that the product is protected against electric shocks. T o see the RCX3-specific certification and compliance marking, select MENU > Settings > Gene r al settings , and press and hold LIGHT for two seconds. Disclaimer • The material in this manual is for informational purposes only . The products it describes are subject [...]

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    Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Tel +358 8 5202 100 Fax +358 8 5202 300 www.polar.com[...]