Polar Electro RC3 GPS Getting Started Manual

WELCOME

Thanks for choosing Polar! In this handy little guide we'll walk you through the basics of RC3 GPS.
POLARPERSONALTRAINER.COM
WEB SERVICE
Just sign up and sign in to the
service. Then install WebSync app
for transferring your training data.
You can transfer your training data
to the service with the cable that
came in the box.
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 ACCESSORIES

» Polar S3+ stride sensor helps to improve your running technique by
You can download the full-length user manual and the showing your running cadence and stride length.
» Polar CS cadence sensor™ W.I.N.D. measures your real time average and
latest version of this guide at polar.com/support. For more
help, there are some great video tutorials at polar.com/en/ maximum cycling cadence as revolutions per minute. Improve your cycling
polar_community/videos you may want to check out. technique and identify your optimal cadence.

GET TO KNOW YOUR RC3 GPS

Browse through the menu by pressing UP or DOWN. Confirm selections
with the START button, and return, pause and stop with the BACK
button.
POLAR RC3 GPS
Integrated GPS unit provides speed,
distance, altitude (GPS based), ascent
and descent data of your training. The
Back-to-start feature directs you to
your starting point.
After training you get motivating
LIGHT
feedback and guidance. Running
index illustrates how your running
performance is developing.
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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 RC3 GPS.
BACK
* If you bought your RC3 GPS without a
heart rate sensor, not to worry, you can
always buy one later.
USEFUL TIPS
You can change training views during training by browsing UP or
DOWN and take a lap by pressing START. To change watch face hold
UP. Press and hold LIGHT to access quick menu.

GET STARTED

First, charge the
battery. Fully
charging takes
up to 90 minutes.
Then press and hold
any button for one
* When synced with
second to activate RC3
polarpersonaltrainer.com
GPS and go through the
Basic Settings.
Program
UP
If you don´t have a heart rate sensor set it off from
Settings - Sport Profiles.
Running
START

WEAR THE HEART RATE SENSOR

Cycling
1. Moisten the electrode area on
Other sport
the strap.
DOWN
2. Clip the strap around your chest
and adjust the strap to fit snugly.
Fitness Test
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 RC3 GPS

TO GET YOU GOING
1. Wear your heart rate monitor and the heart rate sensor.
2. In time mode, press START once. RC3 GPS is now in pre-training
mode. Select the sport profile you want to use. Wait until your
heart rate monitor finds your heart rate sensor. This action is
called pairing and you need to do it only once.
3. A blinking symbol means that RC3 GPS is
START
searching for signals. You can see blinking
symbols for GPS connection and all the
sensors you have set up for this sport profile.
Running
4. Wait until check marks appear and press
START again to begin a training session. A triangle with an
exclamation mark means that signal is not found.
Stand still with the display facing upwards until the satellite signal
is found.In good conditions, catching signals for the first time
typically takes 30 - 60 seconds. The best place for this is outdoors
and away from tall buildings and trees.

TO PAUSE AND STOP TRAINING

To pause your training, press BACK. To continue training, press
START. To stop training, press BACK again.