Frequently Asked Questions - Polar Electro RC3 GPS User Manual

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Polar WebSync Software and USB Cable
System Requirements:
Water resistance
Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International IEC 60529 IPX7 (1m, 30min,
20ºC). Products are divided into four different categories according to 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.
Marking on case back
Water resistant IPX7
Water resistant
Water resistant 30 m/50 m
Water resistant 100 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Question/Problem
How can I best catch satellite signals?
How do I ensure a good GPS signal reception in
RC3 GPS?
The training computer does not find or it takes
long time to find the satellite signals
54 Important Information
Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS X 10.5 (Intel) or
newer
Internet connection
Free USB port for the USB cable
Water resistant characteristics
Not suitable for bathing or swimming. Protected
against wash splashes and raindrops. Do not wash
with a pressure washer.
Not suitable for swimming. Protected against wash
splashes, sweat, raindrops etc. Do not wash with a
pressure washer.
Suitable for bathing and swimming
Suitable for swimming and snorkeling (without air
tanks)
Answer/Solution
Wear the training computer with its face upwards
on your wrist. Keep your wrist stationary and raised
above the level of your chest during the search.
Stand still and hold the position until the training
computer has found the satellite signals. See
Starting a Training Session (page 12) for more
information.
The best GPS signal reception can be reached
when training in an open area where there are no
obstructions for the satellite signals. Due to the
nature of the GPS signal, for example hills, tall
buildings, and trees may block the satellite signal.
Rain, fog, and snow may also affect the signal
quality. Wear the training computer with its face
upwards on your wrist.
Something in your surroundings may be blocking
GPS satellite signal reception (e.g. underpasses,
tall buildings, terrain or forested areas). Go
outdoors and away from tall buildings and trees. In
good conditions, acquiring satellite signals for the
first time typically takes 30-60 seconds. Note that
the GPS reception does not work indoors.