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    Polar RS100 ™ User Manual[...]

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    RS100 QUICK GUIDE T ime mode Standby mode Recording mode View detailed information on your latest exercise sessions. View long-term information on your exercise sessions. Change alarm, time and other settings. Press Red button Press Red button Press Red button Press Red button Press Red button Press Stop Press Stop Summary FILE • Duration • HR [...]

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    3 ENG WRIST UNIT BUTTONS Note: Pressing a button briefl y has a different effect than pressing and holding the button for a longer period of time (for at least 1 second). Light • T urn the backlight on. • T urn the Keylock on or off in T ime and Exercise modes (press and hold the button for at least 1 second). Keylock prevents accidental press[...]

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    4 ENG 5 ENG CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE RS100 RUNNING COMPUTER ........................................................................................................ 7 1.1 PRODUCT ELEMENTS ......................................................................................................... ...................................... 7 1.2 USIN[...]

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    6 ENG 7 ENG Planning • Base your training and various exercise sessions on heart rate. Setting pace and controlling intensity • Y our heart rate is an accurate measure of exercise intensity - it tells you how hard you are working. Use heart rate to set a pace that you are able to maintain. Keeping safe • Monitor your heart rate during exercis[...]

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    8 ENG 9 ENG The display reads: Press or to set Press the Red button to accept 3. T ime Set • 12h / 24h • AM / PM (for 12h format) • Hours • Minutes / • select 12h or 24h format / • select AM or PM / • adjust the hours / • adjust the minutes Red button Red button Red button Red button 4. Date Set • Day / Month • Month / Day • Y[...]

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    10 ENG 11 ENG The display reads: Press or to set Press the Red button to accept 5. Unit • Unit 1 (kg/cm) / Unit 2 (lb/ft) 6. Weight • kg / lbs / • select the units / • adjust your weight Red button Red button 7. Height • cm / ft • inch (Unit 2) 8. Birthday • Day / Month • Month / Day • Y ear / • adjust your height / / • adjust[...]

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    12 ENG 13 ENG 2. EXERCISING 2.1 WEARING YOUR TRANSMITTER T o measure your heart rate, you need to wear the transmitter. 1. Attach one end of the transmitter to the elastic strap. 2. Adjust the strap length to fi t snugly and comfortably . Secure the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and buckle the strap to the transmitter . 3.[...]

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    14 ENG 15 ENG 2.2 EXERCISE RECORDING There are two modes in the exercise menu: Standby and Recording. In Standby mode, your heart rate is displayed but your exercise is not recorded . In Recording mode, exercise is recorded and stopwatch and other functions are activated. 2.3 FUNCTIONS DURING EXERCISE Note: Y our exercise information is saved only [...]

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    16 ENG 17 ENG Changing the upper row information: Press to view the following options: Note: If you have not set your personal settings in Basic Settings, calories are not shown and the calories display is skipped. Timer 1 time* is displayed when timer 1 is active. * Displayed only if timer is on. For further information on timers see page 28. Lap [...]

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    18 ENG 19 ENG Storing lap and split time: Press the Red button to store lap and split time. Lap time Average heart rate of the lap (AVG) Number of the lap Lap time indicates elapsed time for one lap. Split time is elapsed time from the beginning of the exercise until storing a lap time (for example from the beginning of the exercise until the 4 th [...]

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    20 ENG 21 ENG 3. VIEWING RECORDED INFORMA TION - FILE The exercise File allows you to review heart rate and exercise information collected while recording an exercise session. Y our exercise information is saved only if the stopwatch has been on for more than one minute or one lap has been restored. 1. In the T ime mode, press . File is displayed. [...]

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    22 ENG 23 ENG Recorded exercise fi le information Alternation between: T ime spent - in - above - below your target zone during exercise (if limits are set) Calories burnt while exercising and fat percentage of burnt calories * * An estimate of fat consumption is calculated using total kilocalories (Cal) expended during a training session. Fat per[...]

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    24 ENG 25 ENG 4. TOTAL V ALUES T otal values include cumulative values of information recorded during your training sessions. Use the Total values fi le as a weekly/monthly counter of your training values. The values are updated automatically , when exercise recording is stopped. This function keeps track of your cumulative values starting from th[...]

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    26 ENG 27 ENG 4.2 RESETTING TOTAL V ALUES Use T otal values as a seasonal (or weekly/monthly) counter of your exercise values by resetting them once a season. Once reset, a value cannot be retrieved. Y ou can reset one particular value or all values at once (ResetAll?). Start with any display in the previous table (T ot.Time, T ot.Cal, T ot.Count, [...]

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    28 ENG 29 ENG 5.1 TIMER SETTINGS Running intervals is an important part of developing your running performance. Y our running computer is equipped with two alternating timers, allowing you to set one repeating or two different alternating time intervals. T ip: Y ou can set timer 1 for a sprint/run of 4 minutes and timer 2 for a 2-minute recovery. O[...]

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    30 ENG 31 ENG 5.2.1 OWNZONE LIMITS The OwnZone (OZ) feature determines your personal training zone primarily based on your heart rate variability . For most adults, OwnZone corresponds to 65-85 % of maximum heart rate (HR max ). The OwnZone varies daily , depending on your physical condition and mental state (for example, if you are not recovered f[...]

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    32 ENG 33 ENG 1. Start your exercise as described in the section “Exercise Recording” on page 14. 2. OwnZone determination begins and the OwnZone symbol appears in the upper row of the display . Alternatively , to skip OwnZone determination and use the previously determined OwnZone, press the Red button. Determination of your OwnZone happens in[...]

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    34 ENG 35 ENG 5.2.2 MANUAL LIMITS If you have not entered your date of birth in Basic Settings, the wrist unit will ask for the missing information before accepting the limit settings. The wrist unit displays your previously defi ned heart rate limits. Alternatively , if you have not defi ned the manual limits before, your age-based limits are di[...]

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    36 ENG 37 ENG 5.2.3 DEACTIV ATE T ARGET ZONE LIMITS Deactivate target heart rate zone limits so no limits are used during exercise and no limit values are calculated in the File. (See steps 1-4 on page 29.) The display reads: Press or to set Press the Red button to accept 5. OwnZone / Manual / Off LIM / • select Off Red button • T o return to T[...]

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    38 ENG 39 ENG The display reads: Press or to set Press the Red button to accept 6. AM / PM (for 12h format) 7. Hours 8. Minutes / • select AM or PM / • adjust the hours / • adjust the minutes Red button Red button Red button • T o return to the T ime mode, press and hold the Stop button. 5.3 W A TCH SETTINGS 5.3.1 ALARM 1. In T ime mode, pr[...]

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    40 ENG 41 ENG 5.3.2 TIME SETTING 1. In T ime mode, press . Settings is displayed. 2. Press the Red button. T imer SET is displayed. 3. Press / until Watch SET is displayed. 4. Continue by pressing the Red button until TIME is displayed and follow the steps below: The display reads: Press or to set Press the Red button to accept 5. T ime 12h / 24h 6[...]

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    42 ENG 43 ENG 5.4 USER SETTINGS Entering correct personal information ensures that your calorie counter operates with the highest possible degree of accuracy . 1. In the T ime mode, press . Settings is displayed. 2. Press the Red button until T imer SET is displayed. 3. Press / until User SET is displayed. 4. Press the Red button to specify the use[...]

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    44 ENG 45 ENG • T o return to T ime mode, press and hold the Stop button. Maximum heart rate value (HR max ) HR max is used to estimate energy expenditure. HR max is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion. HR max is also useful when determining exercise intensity . The most accurate method for determining you[...]

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    46 ENG 47 ENG 5.5.2 UNIT SETTING 1. In the T ime mode, press . Settings is displayed. 2. Press the Red button until T imer SET is displayed. 3. Press / until General SET is displayed. 4. Press the Red button twice and follow the steps below: The display reads: Press or to set Press the Red button to accept 5. Unit kg/cm / Unit lb/ft 1 / 2 / • sel[...]

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    48 ENG 49 ENG 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Like any electronic device, your Polar Running Computer should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfi ll guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. T aking Care of Your Running Computer • Store your wrist unit and transmitter in a cool and dry place. Do not [...]

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    50 ENG 51 ENG 7. PRECAUTIONS INTERFERENCE DURING EXERCISE Electromagnetic Interference Disturbances may occur near high voltage power lines, traffi c lights, overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines or trams, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor driven exercise equipment, cell phones, or when you walk through electric[...]

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    52 ENG 53 ENG 8. FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS What should I do if… …if I do not know where I am in the menu? Press and hold the Stop button until the time of day is displayed. …there are no reactions to any buttons? Reset the wrist unit by pressing the four side buttons simultane- ously for two seconds. Set the time and date in the Basic Setti[...]

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    54 ENG 55 ENG 9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS The Polar Running Computer displays your performance indicators and helps you achieve your personal training goals. It indicates the level of physiological strain and intensity during your exercise. No other use is intended or implied. Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International[...]

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    56 ENG 57 ENG 10. LIMITED POLAR INTERNA TIONAL GUARANTEE • This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for the consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for the consumers who have purchased this product in other countries.[...]

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    58 ENG 12. INDEX 12h/24h time mode ............................................................. 9 Alarm on/off ................................................................ 38 Backlight ............................................................................ 3 Battery replacement .......................................................... 49[...]

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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.fi[...]