Polar CS300

User Manual
POLAR CS300 CYCLING COMPUTER COMPONENTS
Wrist Unit The wrist unit displays and records cycling and exercise data during exercise.
Polar Speed Sensor A wireless speed sensor measures speed and distance during cycling.

Magnet

Rubber part

Sensor

Cable tie
WearLink Coded Transmitter The connector transmits the heart rate signal to the cycling computer. The electrode areas of the strap detect your heart rate.
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Polar Bike Mount Secure the bike mount to your bike and attach the cycling computer to it. Cable tie

CONTENTS

1. GETTING STARTED.....6 1.1 BASIC SETTINGS.....6 1.2 MENU STRUCTURE.....7 INSTALL......8 2.1 INSTALL BIKE MOUNT.....8 2.2 INSTALL SPEED SENSOR.....8 2.3 BIKE SETTINGS (BIKE).....10 START EXERCISING.....12 3.1 WEAR THE TRANSMITTER.....12 3.2 RECORD YOUR EXERCISE....13 3.3 EXERCISE SETTINGS (EXE. SET).....14 3.3.1 OwnZone Limits (OWNZONE)....15 3.3.2 Automatic Limits (AUTOMATIC).....18 3.3.3 Manual Limits (MANUAL)....19 3.3.4 Cadence Limits (CADENCE).....19 3.4 TIMERS (TIMERS).....19 3.5 FUNCTIONS DURING EXERCISE....20 3.6 EXERCISE MODE VIEWS.....21 3.7 VIEW EXERCISE SUMMARY.....24
MONITOR YOUR PERFORMANCE....25 4.1 FILE......25 4.1.1 Exercise File (EXERCISES)....25 4.1.2 Totals File (TOTALS).....27 4.2 DATA TRANSFER (CONNECT).....29 4.3 POLAR FITNESS TEST.....30 4.3.1 Performing the Fitness Test (TEST)....31 4.3.2 Fitness Test Results.....32 4.3.3 Fitness Test Trend (TREND)....33 SETTINGS.....34 5.1 WATCH SETTINGS (WATCH)....34 5.2 USER SETTINGS (USER).....35 5.3 GENERAL SETTINGS (GENERAL).....37 CARE AND MAINTENANCE....38 PRECAUTIONS......40 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.....42 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.....43 LIMITED INTERNATIONAL POLAR GUARANTEE.....45 POLAR DISCLAIMER.....46 INDEX......47

1. GETTING STARTED

1.1 BASIC SETTINGS
Before you start exercising with the Polar Cycling Computer, customize the Basic settings. Enter as accurate data as possible to ensure correct feedback based on your performance. LIGHT UP
Scroll selections / values up
To adjust the following data, use the

and OK buttons:

5. Time: Select either 12 H or 24 H and enter the local time. 6. Date: Enter todays date; dd = day, mm = month, yy = year. 7. Units: Select either metric (KG/CM) or imperial (LB/FT).
Note: By selecting LB/FT, calories are displayed as Cal, otherwise they are shown as kcal.
8. Weight: Enter your weight.
Note: To change units, press and hold the LIGHT button.

START / OK

Accept selection
9. Height: Enter your height.
Note: in LB/FT format, rst enter feet then inches.

BACK / STOP

Return to previous display
Scroll selections / values down
1. To activate your Polar Cycling Computer, press OK twice. Once activated, it cannot be switched off! 2. WELCOME TO POLAR CYCLING WORLD is displayed. Press OK. 3. Language: Select ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, ESPAOL, FRANAIS or ITALIANO with the / buttons. Press OK. 4. START WITH BASIC SETTINGS is displayed. Press OK.
10. Birthday: Enter your date of birth; dd = day, mm = month, yy = year 11. Sex: Select MALE or FEMALE. 12. SETTINGS OK? is displayed. Select YES or NO. YES: settings are accepted and saved. The display returns to time mode. NO: Basic settings can still be changed. Press to return to the data you want to change.

1.2 MENU STRUCTURE

CYCLING/OTHER START SETTINGS

SEND RECEIVE

TEST TREND Press / to scroll and OK to enter a mode/menu. EXERCISES TOTALS WATCH BIKE EXE.SET TIMERS USER GENERAL
Tip: To lock/unlock buttons, press and hold LIGHT button. To return to Time mode, press and hold.

2. INSTALL

2.1 INSTALL BIKE MOUNT
Use cable ties to secure the bike mount snugly on the handlebar as shown above. To ensure the most accurate reading, attach the wrist unit to the bike mount every time you do a cycling exercise.

2.2 INSTALL SPEED SENSOR

1. 1. Attach the speed sensor on the opposite side of the front fork than the mounted cycling computer. The distance from the cycling computer should be 30-40 cm/1-13. If you are exercising in surroundings with electromagnetic interference, the distance should be minimized (minimum 30 cm/1). The speed sensor and cycling computer should form approximately a 90 angle. If the distance between the cycling computer and the speed sensor should be longer than recommended (for example with mountain bikes with the front suspension), the speed sensor should be attached on the same side of the front fork as the cycling computer. In this case the maximum distance is 50 cm/16. 2. Attach the rubber part to the sensor.

max 50 cm / 16

3. Pass cable ties through the sensor and rubber part holes (picture 3). Adjust the sensor to the front fork so that the POLAR logo faces outward (picture 4). Adjust the ties loosely. Do not tighten them fully yet. 4. Attach the magnet to a spoke at the same level as the sensor (picture 5). The magnet hole must be facing the speed sensor. Fasten the magnet to the spoke and tighten it loosely with a screwdriver. Do not tighten it fully yet.
Fine-tune the positioning of both the magnet and the speed sensor so that the magnet passes close to the sensor but does not touch it. Adjust the sensor towards the wheel/spokes as much as possible. The gap between the sensor and the magnet should be under 4 mm/016. The gap is correct when you can t a cable tie just about between the magnet and the sensor. 5. Attach the wrist unit to the bike mount and start a CYCLING exercise. (See chapter 3.2 Record Your Exercise.) Rotate the front tyre so that you can see a speed reading on the display. The reading indicates that the magnet and the speed sensor are positioned correctly. Tighten the screw on the magnet and the cable ties securely and cut off any excess cable ends.

BEFORE RIDING YOUR BIKE

Make sure that you can turn the handlebar and the pedals normally, and that the cable wires for brakes or gearing do not catch on the bike mount or sensors. Enter the wheel size of your bicycle into the cycling computer for accurate speed and distance readings. For further information, see chapter 2.3 Bike Settings.
Note: Start exercising slowly and keep your eyes on the road to prevent any accidents and injury. Avoid hard hits to the speed sensor as these may damage it. Polar speed sensor may be used in the rain.

3.3.1 OWNZONE LIMITS (OWNZONE)
OwnZone is your individual aerobic (cardiovascular) training zone that is determined automatically. OwnZone ensures that you exercise within safe limits, and makes exercising easier and more enjoyable. OwnZone is based on measuring changes in heart rate variability. OwnZone may vary daily, depending on your physical and mental condition. For most adults, OwnZone corresponds to 65-85% of maximum heart rate. It is advisable to use OwnZone every time you exercise. Otherwise, dene your OwnZone, When changing exercise environment or exercise mode. When taking up exercise after more than a weeks break. If you are not 100 percent sure of your physical or mental state. For example, if you are not recovered from previous training, not feeling well or are stressed. After changing your user settings. OwnZone has been developed for healthy persons. Some health conditions may cause heart rate variability-based OwnZone determination to fail, e.g. high blood pressure, certain cardiac arrhythmias, and some medication. In such cases, your age-based limits are used in OwnZone determination.
Determining Your OwnZone Heart Rate Limits
Find your OwnZone limits in 1-5 minutes during a warm up period by cycling or walking/jogging. You should start exercising gently at a light intensity and gradually increase intensity to raise heart rate. Before you start, make sure that, Your user settings are correct. The OwnZone function is activated. The cycling computer will automatically determine OwnZone every time you start exercising if the OwnZone function is on. 1. Start recording exercise. The OwnZone symbol previous session, press OK. appears on the display. To skip OwnZone determination and use the limits from your
2. OwnZone determination begins. The process happens in ve stages. A beep will signal the end of each stage (if the sound settings are on), and the display will automatically light up (if you have switched the backlight on once before). Avoid stopping during OwnZone determination. 1. Cycle or walk at a slow pace for 1 min. Keep your heart rate below 100 bpm/ 50 % HRmax during this rst stage. 2. Cycle or walk at a normal pace for 1 min. Slowly increase your heart rate by approximately 10 bpm/ 5 % HRmax. 3. Cycle or walk at a brisk pace for 1 min. Increase your heart rate by approximately 10 bpm/ 5 % HRmax. 4. Cycle at a brisk pace or jog at a slow pace for 1 min. Increase your heart rate by approximately 10 bpm/ 5 % HRmax. 5. Cycle or jog at a brisk pace or run for 1 min. Increase your heart rate by approximately 10 bpm/ 5 % HRmax.
3. At some point during the session, you will hear two, consecutive beeps. This means OwnZone has been determined. If determination was successful, OwnZone Updated will alternate with the heart rate limits on your display. The limits are displayed in beats per minute (bpm) or as a percentage of maximum heart rate (%HRmax) depending on your settings. 4. If OwnZone determination was not successful, your previously determined OwnZone will be used and OwnZone Limits appears with the limits on the display. If OwnZone has not previously been recorded, age-based limits will be used. 5. Proceed with your exercise. Try to stay inside the given heart rate zone to maximize exercise benets.

Note: If you skip the OwnZone determination or if the determination fails, the previous OwnZone limits or age-based limits will be used.
3.3.2 AUTOMATIC LIMITS (AUTOMATIC)
Automatic limits are determined using an age-based formula (220 minus age). The limits are displayed either in beats per minute (bpm) or as a percentage (%) of your maximum heart rate. Your date of birth is required for the cycling computer to calculate the automatic limits. Choose automatic limits in four exercise intensities: HARD 80-90% HRmax. For relatively short exercise at high intensity, for example cycling anaerobically in intervals of up to 12 minutes. The shorter the interval, the higher the intensity. Make sure you recover sufciently between intervals. MODERATE 70-80% HRmax. Enhances aerobic power. Training may consist of long intervals, such as uphill or high-cadence intervals. LIGHT 60-70% HRmax. Endurance training at this easy pace increases metabolic economy. It helps save glycogen for higher intensities, and uses fat as the main source of energy. It also prepares your body for higher intensity training. BASIC Basic intensity zone (65-85% HRmax) is suitable for general aerobic exercise. Tip: Consult with your personal cycling coach and create your own training program at polarpersonaltrainer.com.
3.3.3 MANUAL LIMITS (MANUAL)
Determine and set your target heart rate limits manually, either in bpm or % of your HRmax.
3.3.4 CADENCE LIMITS (CADENCE)
Set the upper and lower cadence limits for a cycling session. For this you need an optional cadence sensor.
Note: If you choose the cadence limits for a non-cycling (OTHER) exercise, automatic limits are in use by default.
Tip: In general, it is advisable to maintain cadence between 80 and 100 rpm. To build muscular strength, ride with low gears and low cadence. To increase suppleness, use high gears and high cadence.

3.4 TIMERS (TIMERS)

Your cycling computer is equipped with two alternating timers, allowing you to set one repeating or two alternating time intervals. The timers function during exercise recording. Tip: Use the timers as a reminder to drink at certain intervals or as a training tool in interval training, prompting you to switch from a harder pace to a lighter one or vice versa.
3.5 FUNCTIONS DURING EXERCISE
There are two types of button presses: Short press; press and release the button Long press; press and hold the button for at least one second LIGHT

Short press: Activate backlight or Night mode. Long press: Keylock on/off.

/ DOWN

Short press: Scroll exercise mode views Long press: Start automatic scrolling forwards / backwards. Stop scrolling with a short press.
Short press: pause exercise.
Short press: Reset exercise trip value. Long press: Move to Settings menu from Exercise view.
Heart Touch (hands free button) To view the time or target zone limits during exercise without pressing buttons, bring the wrist unit near the Polar logo on the transmitter belt.
Tip: In Exercise mode, press the LIGHT button to activate Night mode. The display will now light up with every button press, including Heart Touch. When recording a session with limits on, arrows on the display guide you to increase or decrease heart rate or cadence to keep within the limits.

3.6 EXERCISE MODE VIEWS

View combinations of exercise data. Switch displays with /. Speed view can only be displayed in CYCLING mode. Total distance / trip alternating Speed (km/h or mph) Heart rate
Cadence only when cadence data is available in CYCLING mode. Current speed (Spd) / average speed (AvgSp) alternating Cadence (cad) Heart rate
Duration CYCLING mode: Total expended kilocalories (kcal/Cal) OTHER mode: Total expended kilocalories (kcal/Cal) and estimated calorie consumption per hour (Cal/h) alternate Session duration Heart rate
Note: In Cycling mode, if heart rate is 00, current speed (Spd) and average speed (AvgSp) alternate on the upper row.
Time Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) based on cycling speed.
Note: If ETA function is not in use, speed (Spd) and average speed (AvgSp) alternate on the upper row.

Time Heart rate

Zone Pointer helps you stay inside the target zone. Current heart rate / cadence appears as a heart / cadence symbol between upper and lower limits.
Note: Zone Pointer view is only displayed when HR / cadence limits are turned on.
InZone symbol and time spent in zone Lower / upper limit values and Zone Pointer Heart rate
Energy Output / Calorie Consumption view can only be displayed in CYCLING mode. Energy Output tracks the cycling workload in Cal/h and Cal/km or Cal/mi. By predicting calorie consumption, you can make sure you have a sufcient supply of snacks on a long ride. This feature is also useful for comparing and analyzing the workloads of various training types. It can also measure training economy. Average heart rate (AvgHR) Energy Output (Cal/km or Cal/mi) and Calorie consumption rate (Cal/h) alternating Heart rate

Note: Estimated fat consumption is calculated using total kilocalories expended during a training session. Fat percentage can vary between 10 to 60%. For example, if total energy expenditure during exercise is 245 kcal/Cal and fat percentage is 45%, then 45% of the energy needed for exercise is taken from fat resources and 55% from carbohydrates.
1. Duration The time exercise recording started Duration of exercise
Note: You can delete the active le by pressing and holding the LIGHT button.
2. Time in Zone Target zone limits Time spent in, above and below zone alternate
Note: Time in Zone is shown only if HR or Cadence limits are in use during the session.
5. Distance and Speed Distance (km / miles) Average and maximum speed (km/h / mph) alternate 6. Riding time and Cadence Riding time Average and maximum cadence
3. Heart Rate Maximum heart rate in pbm / %HRmax alternate Average heart rate in pbm / %HRmax alternate
4.1.2 TOTALS FILE (TOTALS)
The Totals le has two options for total values since last reset: this WEEKs or this SEASONs total exercise information. 1. Exercise Time (Exe.Time) Reset date This weeks/seasons total exercise time 2. Riding Time (RideTime) Reset date This weeks/seasons total riding time 3. Calories Reset date This weeks/seasons total calorie expenditure 4. Exercise Count (Exe.Count) Reset date Number of exercise sessions this week/season 5. Riding Count (Ride.Count) Reset date Total number of riding sessions this week/season 6. Odometer (Only in Season Totals) Odometer (km/miles) for bike 1 and bike 2 alternate 7. Riding Distance (Distance 1 / 2) for bike 1 / bike 2 Reset date This weeks/seasons total cycling distance. 8. Maximum Speed (MaxSp) The date maximum speed was recorded This weeks/seasons maximum speed 9. Maximum Cadence (Max.cad), only if cadence data is available The date maximum cadence was recorded This weeks/seasons maximum cadence 10. Heart Rate Zones (HR zones) Reset date Heart rate zones in graphic mode Total time spent in zones this week/season To see details for each zone, press OK. Light / Moderate / Hard Zone Views Heart Rate zones in graphic mode Time spent in zones 11. Reset Total Counters? (Only in Season Totals) More information in the next chapter.

Resetting Season Values

1. In the File menu, select TOTALS -> SEASON -> Reset Total Counters? 2. Choose the value you wish to reset from the menu and conrm with OK. EXE.TIME (Exercise time) RIDETIME (Riding time) CALORIES EXE.COUNT (Exercise count) RIDE.COUNT (Riding count) DISTANCE 1 DISTANCE 2 MAX.SPEED (Maximum speed) MAX.CAD (Maximum cadence) HR ZONES (Heart rate zones) To reset all values, select ALL in the menu. 3. ARE YOU SURE? is displayed. To reset, select YES. Deleted information cannot be retrieved. Select NO to return to the Reset menu.
Note: The odometer can only be reset using the Polar UpLink Tool software. For further information, see chapter 4.2 Data Transfer. Weekly totals are reset automatically every Sunday at midnight.

4.2 DATA TRANSFER (CONNECT)
The cycling computer offers two means of data communication with a PC: SEND data with Polar WebLink Transfer exercise data to the Polar web service using Polar WebLink software. RECEIVE data with Polar UpLink Tool Edit cycling computer settings and upload logos from a PC to your wrist unit using Polar UpLink Tool software. To download the Polar WebLink and Polar UpLink Tool free of charge visit www.polar.

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4.3 POLAR FITNESS TEST

The Polar Fitness Test is an easy, safe, and quick way to measure your aerobic (cardiovascular) tness at rest. The result, Polar OwnIndex, predicts your maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max). The Polar Fitness Test also calculates the predicted maximum heart rate (HRmax-p). The Polar Fitness Test is designed for healthy adults.
To make sure test results are reliable, the following basic requirements apply: You can perform the test anywhere - at home, at the ofce, at a health club - provided the testing environment is peaceful. There should be no disturbing noises (e.g. television, radio, or telephone) and no other people talking to you. Always take the test in the same place, at the same hour, and in the same environment. Avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking 2-3 hours prior to testing. Avoid heavy physical exertion, alcohol, and pharmacological stimulants on the test day and the previous day. You should be relaxed and calm. Lie down and relax for 1-3 minutes before starting the test.
4.3.1 PERFORMING THE FITNESS TEST (TEST)
Note: To carry out the Polar Fitness Test, enter your personal user information and long-term physical activity level in the User settings. See chapter 5.2 User Settings for further information. Wear the transmitter during the test.

4.3.3 FITNESS TEST TREND (TREND)
In the Trend menu, you can see how your OwnIndex value has been developing. Up to 47 OwnIndex values and respective dates are included in the display.

Deleting OwnIndex values

Select the value you wish to delete and press and hold the LIGHT button. DELETE VALUE? NO / YES is displayed. Conrm your selection by pressing OK.

5. SETTINGS

5.1 WATCH SETTINGS (WATCH)
1. ALARM: OFF / ONCE / MON - FRI / DAILY You can set the alarm to function ONCE, from Monday to Friday (MON-FRI) or DAILY. The alarm functions in all modes except in Exercise mode and will sound for a minute unless you press to cancel. To delay the alarm an extra 10 minutes, press / or OK. To cancel the snooze, press.
Note: If appears in the display, the alarm cannot be activated. The alarm will still sound even if you have turned the sound off in the General settings.
Tip: In Time mode, press and hold
to access the Alarm menu.
2. TIME 1 3. TIME 2 4. TIME ZONE: TIME 1 / TIME 2 You can set two time zones in the cycling computer. Once you have set TIME 1, continue to TIME 2 to congure a new time zone. Tip: In Time mode, press and hold. The 2 next to the time indicates that TIME 2 is now in use. 5. DATE
Note: For additional information about BIKE settings, EXE. SET (exercise settings) and TIMERS, see chapters 2.3 Bike Settings, 3.3 Exercise Settings and 3.4 Timers.

5.2 USER SETTINGS (USER)

Entering accurate personal information ensures that you receive correct feedback based on your performance (calorie consumption, OwnZone determination etc). 1. Weight 2. Height 3. Birthday 4. Sex: MALE / FEMALE 5. Activity: TOP / HIGH / MODERATE / LOW Activity level is an assessment of your level of long-term physical activity. Select the alternative that best describes the overall amount and intensity of your physical activity in the past three months. TOP You participate regularly in heavy physical exercise at least 5 times a week, or you exercise to improve performance for competitive purposes. HIGH You participate regularly, at least 3 times a week, in heavy physical exercise, e.g. you run 10-20 km / 6-12 miles per week or spend 2-3 hours per week in comparable physical activity. MODERATE You participate regularly in recreational sports, e.g. you run 5-10 km / 3-6 miles per week or spend 1/2-2 hours per week in comparable physical activity, or your work requires modest physical activity. LOW You do not participate regularly in programmed recreational sport or heavy physical activity, e.g. you walk only for pleasure or occasionally exercise hard enough to cause heavy breathing or perspiration. ENG

Extra User Settings

The cycling computer uses HRmax, HRsit and VO2max values for estimating your energy expenditure.
Note: Default values of HRmax, HRsit and VO2max based on your age may be used when no other accurate values are available.

1. HRmax (Maximum heart rate) HRmax is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion. HRmax is used to determine exercise intensity. HRmax may vary to some extent according to sport genre, for example running HRmax > cycling HRmax > swimming HRmax. The most accurate method for determining individual HRmax is to perform a maximal exercise stress test in a laboratory. HRmax can also be deduced from the HRmax-p score given by the Polar Fitness Test. Or, calculate an estimate of HRmax with the age-based formula 220 minus age. 2. HRsit (Heart rate value in a sitting position) HRsit is your typical heart rate when you are not doing any physical activity (while sitting). To easily determine HRsit, wear your transmitter, sit down and do not engage in any physical activity. After two or three minutes, press OK in Time mode to view your heart rate. This is your HRsit. For a more precise measurement, repeat the procedure several times and calculate your average. 3. VO2max (Maximal oxygen uptake) VO2max is your bodys maximum capacity for oxygen consumption during maximum exertion. The most accurate way of determining VO2max is to perform a maximal stress test in a laboratory. If you know your exact clinically tested VO2max, select the value from the scroll list. Otherwise, measure a comparable value, OwnIndex, by taking the Polar Fitness Test. For further instructions, see chapter 4.3 Polar Fitness Test.
5.3 GENERAL SETTINGS (GENERAL)
1. SOUND: VOL 2 / VOL 1 / OFF Adjust the sounds of the cycling computer.
Note: When and Battery low are displayed, the backlight and cycling computer sounds are automatically deactivated.
2. KEYLOCK: MANUAL / AUTOMATIC Keylock prevents accidental pressing of the buttons. Manual keylock - press and hold the LIGHT button (for at least one second to turn keylock on / off. Automatic keylock - is activated when you have not pressed the buttons for a minute. 3. HELP: ON / OFF When the Help function is on, help notes guide you through the functions. For example, when you change to a different view during exercise recording, a help text is displayed on the upper row. 4. UNITS: KG/CM / LB/FT Select metric or imperial units. 5. LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / DEUTSCH / ESPAOL / FRANAIS / ITALIANO Tip: Settings can be congured and transferred to your cycling computer using a PC. For further information, see chapter 4.2 Data Transfer. ENG

PRECAUTIONS

The Polar cycling computer displays performance indicators. It indicates the level of physiological strain and exercise intensity. It also measures speed and distance when cycling with a Polar speed sensor. No other use is intended or implied. Minimizing Possible Risks When Exercising Exercise may include some risk. Before beginning a regular exercise program, it is recommended that you answer the following questions concerning your health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions, we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting any training program. Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years? Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol? Do you have symptoms of any disease? Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication? Do you have a history of breathing problems? Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment? Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device? Do you smoke? Are you pregnant? 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 bodys responses during exercise. If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when exercising, it is recommended that you stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity. Notice to individuals with pacemakers, debrillators or other implanted electronic devices. Individuals who have a pacemaker use the Polar cycling computer at their own risk. Before starting use, we always recommend a maximal exercise stress test under a doctors supervision. The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the Polar cycling computer. If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with your skin or if you suspect an allergic reaction due to using the product, check the listed materials in chapter Technical Specications. To avoid any skin reaction to the transmitter, wear it over a shirt. However, moisten the shirt well under the electrodes to ensure awless operation. Note: The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause a black color to come off the transmitters surface, possibly staining light-colored clothes. If you use insect repellent on your skin, you must ensure that it does not come into contact with the transmitter.

Using Your Polar Cycling Computer in Water The wrist unit may be worn when swimming. It is not, however, a diving instrument. To maintain water resistance, do not press the buttons of the wrist unit under water. When measuring heart rate in water, you may experience interference for the following reasons: Pool water with a high chlorine content and seawater are very conductive. The electrodes of a transmitter may short-circuit, preventing ECG signals from being detected by the transmitter. Jumping into water or a strenuous muscle movement during competitive swimming may shift the transmitter to a location on the body where ECG signals cannot be picked up. The ECG signal strength is individual and may vary depending on the individuals tissue composition. Problems occur more frequently when measuring heart rate in water. Electromagnetic Interference and Exercise Equipment Disturbances may occur near high-voltage power lines, trafc 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 electric security gates. To avoid erratic readings, move away from possible sources of disturbance. Several pieces of exercise equipment with electronic or electrical components such as LED displays, motors, and electrical brakes may cause interfering stray signals. To tackle these problems, try the following: 1. Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the exercise equipment as you would normally.
2. Move the wrist unit around until you nd an area in which it displays no stray reading or does not ash the heart symbol. Interference is often worst right in front of the display panel of the equipment, while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance. 3. Put the transmitter back on your chest and keep the wrist unit in this interference-free area as much as possible. If the cycling computer still does not work with the exercise equipment, this piece of equipment may be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement. Crosstalk When in non-coded mode, the wrist unit picks up transmitter signals within 1 m / 3ft. Simultaneous non-coded signals from more than one transmitter can cause an incorrect reading. If another person with a cycling computer or a heart rate monitor is causing interference, move away from that person and continue your exercise normally. Alternatively, to avoid other peoples heart rate signals: 1. Take the transmitter off your chest for 30 seconds. Move away from the other device. 2. Put the transmitter back on and bring the cycling computer up to your chest near the transmitters Polar logo. The cycling computer will start looking for a heart rate signal again. Continue your exercise normally. To avoid crosstalk from another cyclist with a speed sensor, keep a distance of at least one meter between your cycling computer and the speed sensor of the other cyclist.

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12h/24h time mode..6, 34 Alarm setting..34 Automatic limits..18 AutoStart..10 Backlight..20 Basic settings..6 Battery low..39 Battery replacement..39 Bike mount..3, 8 Bike settings..10 Buttons..6, 7, 20 Cadence..10, 19 Calorie expenditure..26, 27 Care and maintenance..38..13 Cycling exercise Data transfer..29 Date settings..6, 34 Disclaimer..46 Energy Output...22 Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA).10, 22 Exercise le..25 Exercise settings..14 Exercising..12 File...24, 25, 27 Fitness classes..33 Fitness test..30 Fitness test trend.33 Frequently asked questions.42 Functions during the exercise.20 General settings..37 Guarantee..45 Heart rate settings.14, 15, 18, 19 Heart rate zones..27 Heart touch function.20 Help settings..37 HRmax..36 HRmax-p...32 HRsit...36 Keylock..37 Language settings..37 Manual limits..19 Night mode..20 Other exercise..13 OwnIndex..32 OwnZone..15 Pause an exercise.20 Precautions..40 Reset the wrist unit..42 Resetting exercise le..26 Resetting totals le..28 Return to time mode..7 Settings..10, 34 Sound..14, 37 Speed sensor...3, 8..13 Start measuring heart rate..13 Start exercise recording Stop an exercise..13 Summary le..24 Target zone alarm..14 Technical specications.43 Time 2 setting...34 Time setting..34 Time zone..34 Timer setting..19 Totals le..27 Transmitter...3, 12 Units setting..37 UpLink Tool...29 User settings..35 Watch settings..34 WebLink...29 Wheel size..11 VO2max...36