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Polar Electro RS400 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH E N G L I S H...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Menu Structure ... 6 3. PREPARE FOR TRAINING ... 7 Wear the Transmitter ... 7 Position the Polar S1 Foot Pod ... 8 Install Foot Pod Battery ... 8 Attach Foot Pod on Shoe ... 9 Position the Polar s3 Stride Sensor W.I.N.D.

  • Page 3: Running Computer Parts

    Polar WearLink® 31 transmitter (Polar RS400) or Polar WearLink® W.I.N.D. transmitter (Polar RS800): The transmitter sends the heart rate signal to the running computer. The transmitter consists of a connector and a strap.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    To adjust the data, use UP, DOWN and accept with OK. The values scroll faster if you press and hold UP or DOWN. To activate your running computer, press OK twice. Welcome to Polar Running World! is displayed. Press OK. Language : Select English Deutsch Español...
  • Page 5 Start with basic settings : Select either Time select . Set the local time. Date : Set today’s date, dd=day, mm=month, yy=year. : Select metric (kg/cm/km) or imperial Units (lb/ft/mi) units. Weight : Enter your weight. To change units, press and hold LIGHT. Height : Enter your height.

  • Page 6: Menu Structure

    ENGLISH Menu Structure 6 Getting Started...

  • Page 7: Prepare For Training

    Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a central, upright position. To detach the connector from the strap, apply pressure with your thumb and forefinger and turn your hand as indicated in the picture.

  • Page 8: Position The Polar S1 Foot Pod

    ENGLISH 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). Lift the small flap, detach the fork from the foot pod* and lift the black cover off (pic 1).

  • Page 9: Attach Foot Pod On Shoe

    Attach Foot Pod on Shoe To measure speed/pace and distance accurately, make sure the foot pod is correctly positioned. Undo the flap and detach the foot pod from the fork. Loosen your shoelaces and place the fork underneath them, on top of the tongue of the shoe.

  • Page 10: Position The Polar S3 Stride Sensor W.i.n.d

    ENGLISH 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). Open the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise to OPEN using the sensor fork or a coin (see picture 1).

  • Page 11: Attach Stride Sensor On Shoelaces

    Attach Stride Sensor on Shoelaces Undo the flap and detach the fork. Loosen your shoelaces and place the fork underneath them, on top of the tongue of the shoe. Tighten the laces. Fit the front part of the sensor onto the fork and press from the rear end.

  • Page 12: Attach Stride Sensor In Sole Cavity

    Attach Stride Sensor in Sole Cavity Undo the flap and detach the fork. 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.

  • Page 13: Record Training

    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 ( S sensor ) is activated. Start by pressing OK on the running computer.

  • Page 14: After Training

    • files. To view exercise data, press OK and scroll UP or Delete DOWN. For complete analysis, transfer data to Polar ProTrainer 5. For further information on how to review training information, see the User Manual. 14 After Training...

  • Page 15: Customer Service Information

    6. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Care and Maintenance Caring of Your 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.

  • Page 16: Service

    Battery. All batteries are changed the same way. For further information on changing the foot pod* battery, see Install Foot Pod Battery. If you would prefer Polar to replace the battery, contact an authorized Polar Service Center. The Service will test the sensor after replacing the battery.

  • Page 17: Precautions

    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 electric security gates.
  • Page 18 ENGLISH 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.

  • Page 19: Minimizing Risks When Exercising

    Using RS800 Running Computer in Water. The running computer is water resistant. However, heart rate measurement does not work in water. You can use the running computer under water as a watch but it is not a diving instrument. To maintain water resistance, do not press the buttons of the running computer under water.
  • Page 20 Notice to individuals with pacemakers, defibrillators or other implanted electronic devices. Individuals who have a pacemaker use the Polar running computer at their own risk. Before starting use, we always recommend a maximal exercise stress test under a doctor’s supervision. The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the Polar running computer.

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    Stride sensor: 0-36 km/h or 0-22,3 Altitude display -550 m … +9000 m / -1800 ft … range: +29500 ft The Polar wrist unit calculates altitude by using the standard average altitude at defined air pressures according to ISO 2533. Ascent resolution:...
  • Page 22 ENGLISH Wrist unit limit values Maximum files: Maximum time: 99 h 59 min 59 s Maximum laps: Shoes 1 total 999 999 km / 621370 mi distance: Shoes 2 total 999 999 km / 621370 mi distance: Total distance: 999 999 km / 621370 mi Total duration: 9999h 59min 59s Total calories:...
  • Page 23 MHz processor or faster, SVGA or higher resolution monitor, 50 MB hard disk space and a CD-ROM drive. The Polar running computer indicates the level of physiological strain and exercise intensity. It displays performance indicators and environmental conditions such as altitude and temperature. It...
  • Page 24 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 to products of other manufacturers.

  • Page 25: Limited International Polar Guarantee

    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.
  • Page 26 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 package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.

  • Page 27: Polar Disclaimer

    • Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages, losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the use of this material or the products described herein.

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