Page 2 - CONTENTS; Limited International Polar
CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. FIRST STEPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3. TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Before Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Start Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 A...
Page 3 - ENGLISH
1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your Polar RCX3 training computer! The RCX3training computer offers you a complete system to guide you in your training. You can download the full user manual and the latest version of this getting started guide atwww.polar.com/support. For video tu...
Page 8 - is; Settings
2. FIRST STEPS Enter Basic Settings Before using your training computer forthe first time, enter the basic settings.Enter as accurate data as possible toensure correct feedback based on yourperformance. Activate your training computer bypressing any button. 1. First, select your language. Confirmyou...
Page 9 - When; Heart rate sensor found
Take a New Sensor Into Use Before you can start training you have toactivate and introduce all the sensors toyour training computer. This is calledpairing. It has to be done only once toeach sensor and it only takes a fewseconds. Pairing ensures that your trainingcomputer receives signals from yours...
Page 11 - Before Training; Wear the heart rate sensor to measure heart rate.; Moisten the electrode area of the strap.
3. TRAINING Before Training Wear the heart rate sensor to measure heart rate. 1. Moisten the electrode area of the strap. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. 3. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chestmuscles, and attach the hook to the other end of thestrap. 4. Adjust the strap lengt...
Page 12 - Adjust the Sport Profile; In time mode, press UP to enter; MENU; Select; Select the sport profile (; Running; Press BACK to return to time mode.
Adjust the Sport Profile Before starting a training session, selectthe sport profile you are going to use andmodify its settings to best suit yourtraining. 1. In time mode, press UP to enter MENU . 2. Select Settings > Sport Profiles . 3. Select the sport profile ( Running , Cycling 1 (Bike 1) , ...
Page 13 - Start Training; Utilize the; ZoneOptimizer; Set the OwnOptimizer on by selecting; Select the sport profile you want to use (
Start Training 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 > Heart rate settings > OwnOptimizer > On ...
Page 14 - Once all the sensor signals are found, press OK.; Recording; is displayed, and you can start your training session.; QUICK MENU; by pressing and holding LIGHT for two; To pause your training session, press BACK.
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 d...
Page 15 - After Training
After Training Detach the connector from the strap andrinse the strap under running water afterevery use. For complete care andmaintenance instructions, see chapterCaring For Your Product (page 17). After each training session the trainingcomputer gives you a textual feedbackand a summary of your pe...
Page 16 - create your own training targets; With Polar WebSync software* you can
data transfer unit and the WebSyncsoftware. With the polarpersonaltrainer.com webservice you can • share your training information in socialmedia, • get more detailed information on yourtraining feedback* • store your training files and follow upyour progress* • see your training route (optional Pol...
Page 17 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; Caring For Your Product; Service
4. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Caring For Your Product Training computer: Keep your trainingcomputer clean. Clean it with a mild soap andwater solution and rinse them with clean water.Do not immerse the training computer in water.Dry it carefully with a soft towel. Never usealcohol or any abrasive materia...
Page 18 - Batteries
For contact information and all Polar ServiceCenter addresses, visit www.polar.com/supportand country-specific websites. Register your Polar product athttp://register.polar.fi to ensure we can keepimproving our products and services to bettermeet your needs. Batteries The RCX3 training computer and ...
Page 20 - Precautions; If you feel
Precautions The RCX3 training computer shows yourperformance indicators. Polar training computeris designed to indicate the level of physiologicalstrain and recovery during and after exercisesession. It measures heart rate, speed anddistance when cycling with a Polar CS speedsensor W.I.N.D. It also ...
Page 22 - Technical Specifications; Training computer
Technical Specifications Training computer Battery life: Average 8 months if you only usethe heart rate sensor, and train anaverage of 3,5 h/ week. Average 7,5 months if you use theheart rate sensor and one othersensor, and train an average of 3,5h/ week. Average 7 months if you use theheart rate se...
Page 24 - Limited International Polar Guarantee
Limited International Polar Guarantee • This guarantee does not affect the consumer’sstatutory rights under applicable national orstate laws in force, or the consumer’s rightsagainst the dealer arising from theirsales/purchase contract. • This limited Polar international guarantee isissued by Polar ...
Page 25 - Compliance Statement; Industry Canada (IC) regulatory information
The names and logos in this user manual or inthe package of this product are trademarks ofPolar Electro Oy. The names and logos markedwith a ® symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are registeredtrademarks of Polar Electro Oy. Windows is aregistered trademark of Microsoft Corp...
Page 28 - LIGHT; Disclaimer
This marking shows that the product isprotected against electric shocks. To see the RCX3-specific certification andcompliance marking, select MENU > Settings > General settings , and press and hold LIGHT for two seconds. Disclaimer • The material in this manual is forinformational purposes onl...