Polar Electro RCX5 Getting Started Manual

welcome
Thanks for choosing Polar! In this handy little guide we'll walk you through the basics of RCX5.
polarpersonaltrainer.com
web service
Just sign up and sign in to the
service. Then install websync app for
transferring your training data and to
create your own sport profiles.
You can transfer your training data
to the service with the Datalink*
usb-stick.
Analyze your training and see training routes**
in the service. Track your progress and
share it with your friends.
Visit also Flow web service at
polar.com/flow
available polar w.i.n.d accessories
» datalink
» g5 gps sensor
s3+ stride sensor
You can download the full-length user manual and the latest »
version of this guide at polar.com/support. For more help, there running cadence and stride length.
» cs cadence sensor
are some great video tutorials at polar.com/en/polar_community/
videos you may want to check out. » cs speed sensor
polar rcX5
Shows your heart rate in real time
even in water. Also other training
data, such as speed, distance, running
and cycling specific details can be
monitored with accessories.
Supports multisport training through
swift switching between sports.
polar heart rate sensor
Wear the comfortable strap and
connector around your chest to get
your heart rate accurately and in real
time in the RCX5.
moves your training data to web service via WebSync*
provides speed, distance and route to web service**
helps improve your running technique by showing your
™ measures your cycling cadence as revolutions per minute.
™ measures your cycling speeds.
get to Know your rcX5
Browse through the menu by pressing up or down. Confirm
selections with the OK button, and return, pause and stop with the
BACK button.
* When synced with
polarpersonaltrainer.com
Program
LIGHT UP
FRI 26.09
BACK DOWN
OK
Connect
Running Cycling Swimming Other sport etc... Create sportpro les with WebSync
useful tips
You can change training views during training by browsing up or
down and take a lap by pressing oK. To change watch face hold up.
Press and hold light to access quick menu.

get started

First, press and hold any button for one second to activate RCX5 and
go through the Basic Settings.
To get the most accurate and personal training data, it's important
that you're precise with physical settings like your training
background, age and weight.
When you use heart rate sensor, you get the most out of Polar´s
unique smart coaching features. Heart rate data gives you an insight
into your physical condition.
wear the heart rate sensor
1. Moisten the electrode area on
the strap.
2. Clip the strap around your chest
and adjust the strap to fit snugly.
3. Attach the connector.
After training, detach the
connector and rinse the strap
under running water to keep
it clean. For more detailed
instructions, see the full user
manual at polar.com/support.
training with your rcX5
to get you going
1. Wear your RCX5 and the heart rate sensor.
2. In time mode, press oK once. RCX5 is now in pre-training mode.
Select the sport profile you want to use. Wait until your RCX5
finds your heart rate sensor. This action is called pairing and you
need to do it only once.
3. A blinking symbol means that RCX5
START
is searching for signals. You can see
blinking symbols for all the sensors
you have set up for this sport profile.
4. Wait until check marks appear
Running
and press oK again to begin a
training session. A triangle with an
exclamation mark means that signal
is not found.
to pause and stop training
To pause your training, press bacK. To continue training, press oK.
To stop training, press bacK again.
If you want to do a Multisport training, choose another sport
profile after pausing.