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  • Page 1 Polar RS300X ™ User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User Settings ........ 32 General Settings ......34 3. TRAINING ........13 Wear the Transmitter ....... 13 Wear the Polar S1 foot pod* ....14 6. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....35 Wear the Polar G1 GPS Sensor*.... 16 Caring for Your Polar RS300X....35 Start Training........
  • Page 3 ENGLISH Guarantee and Disclaimer ....44...

  • Page 4: Get Started

    The Polar G1 GPS sensor transmits the speed and distance data to your training computer. Can be used for various sports, in addition to running. The latest version of this user manual can be downloaded at http://www.polar.fi/support . Get Started...

  • Page 5: Wrist Unit Buttons And Menu Structure

    (to, e.g., lock buttons or set alarm), or during training (to, e.g., adjust training sounds or lock buttons) -Touch : To view information during training without pressing buttons, bring the training computer near the Polar logo on the transmitter. See Feature Settings for more information. Get Started...

  • Page 6: Start With Basic Settings

    Start With Basic Settings Select . Select metric (kilograms, Units centimeters, KCAL) or imperial (pounds, feet, To activate your Polar RS300X, press any button CAL). Calories are always measured as for one second. Once RS300X is activated, it kilocalories. cannot be switched off.

  • Page 7: Symbols On The Display

    The key lock is active. Current speed/pace. The G1 GPS sensor is in use. If the symbol is blinking, RS300X is trying to establish a connection to the GPS sensor, or the GPS sensor is trying to establish a connection to the satellites.

  • Page 8: Before Training

    The the more peaceful the testing environment is, Polar Fitness Test™ is an easy and quick way to the more accurate the test result will be (for measure your cardiovascular fitness and aerobic instance, no television, telephone or talking).
  • Page 9 • Fitness Test Failed is displayed or no heart rate The fitness test begins as soon as the RS300X is shown. Check that the transmitter electrodes locates your heart rate. So, make sure you are are moist enough and the elastic strap is snug relaxed and ready to take the test when you enough around your chest.
  • Page 10 ENGLISH Interpret Your Fitness Test Results Interpret the OwnIndex values by comparing your individual values and changes in them over time. OwnIndex can also be interpreted based on gender and age. Locate your OwnIndex in the table on the right, and see how it compares to others of the same gender and age.
  • Page 11 ENGLISH Follow Fitness Test Results Fitness test results contain 16 of your latest OwnIndex values, including the dates. On average, it takes six weeks of regular training to improve your aerobic fitness noticeably. To improve your aerobic fitness most efficiently, you need to train large muscle groups.

  • Page 12: Ownzone Limits

    > OwnZone > Select ® This feature is called Polar OwnZone (OZ). When OwnZone is selected as training session Starting every training session with the OwnZone type, every training session starts with OwnZone guarantees safe and effective heart rate zones for determination.

  • Page 13: Training

    Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a central and upright position. Detach the connector from the strap after every use, to maximize the transmitter battery lifetime.

  • Page 14: Wear The Polar S1 Foot Pod

    Check Footpod! • Install a battery before using the foot pod for the training computer is unable to receive a first time. For instructions, see the Polar S1 foot signal from the foot pod. pod user manual. • Change the battery if the green light on •...
  • Page 15 ENGLISH Attaching the S1 Foot Pod to Your Shoe To measure speed/pace and distance accurately, make sure the foot pod is correctly positioned. Detach the foot pod from the fork. Loosen your shoelaces and place the fork underneath them, on top of the tongue of your shoe.

  • Page 16: Wear The Polar G1 Gps Sensor

    "POLAR" logo is in an upright position. Turn the GPS sensor on only after your heart rate appears on your training computer. See the Polar G1 GPS Sensor user manual for further instructions on turning the sensor on.

  • Page 17: Start Training

    ENGLISH Start Training Wear the training computer, the transmitter, and additionally either foot pod or GPS sensor. In Time view, press the RED button and select Start to start recording your training session or select to modify sounds, heart rate Settings view or other exercise settings before starting.

  • Page 18: During Training

    ENGLISH During Training The following information is displayed during training. Press UP/DOWN to change the view. You can adjust the display options by selecting BACK > Settings > Display . The name of the display appears for a few seconds. The name indicates the lower row information. Heart rate Lap time / Speed / Pace Stopwatch...
  • Page 19 ENGLISH Pace/Speed (available only with foot pod or GPS sensor) Stopwatch Distance Speed/pace (depending on the selected speed view) Distance (available only with foot pod or GPS sensor) Zone number and countdown timer or distance / Lap time (lap time will be displayed if you have not set any timers or distances that prompt you to change zones) Sport zones / Target heart rate zone / target speed/pace zone Distance...
  • Page 20 ENGLISH Quick menu: To access the quick menu during You can zoom the middle/upper row information training, press and hold LIGHT. The quick menu is during training by pressing and holding the a short cut to locking buttons, adjusting training button.

  • Page 21: Stop Training

    ENGLISH Stop Training Continue Training: Press BACK to pause training recording. Continue recording the paused training session by Press BACK again or select Exit from the Stop selecting from the Continue Stop menu to stop recording altogether. menu Summary: Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every View the summary information by selecting use.

  • Page 22: After Training

    ENGLISH 4. AFTER TRAINING Summary After training session is paused, a summary of training information can be viewed by selecting Summary from the Stop menu . More detailed training information can be found under UP/DOWN > File . See Review Training Data.

  • Page 23: Review Training Data

    If you want Exercise Log to save the file for a longer period, transfer it to the Polar web service on www.polarpersonaltrainer.com. For further information, see Transfer Data.
  • Page 24 ENGLISH appears above the button, even more detailed information is available. Basic information Training session type Date Time Duration Sport zones Relative durations in sport zones Lap information Number of laps Average duration of a lap Best lap and duration After Training...
  • Page 25 ENGLISH Weekly The following information is shown: • The week title, burned calories, total distance In the Weekly log you can view accumulated data and total duration. of your training sessions for previous weeks. You • Relative durations in sport zones. You can also can toggle between the weeks with UP/DOWN.
  • Page 26 ENGLISH Totals Delete Totals includes cumulative values of information To delete training files, select Delete from the recorded during your training sessions. Total menu. From the menu: File Delete • select if you want to delete a training values can be used as a seasonal (or monthly) Exercise file.

  • Page 27: Transfer Data

    ENGLISH Transfer Data Transfer Training Data You can transfer your training data from RS300X Open the WebSync data transfer software on to your diary in polarpersonaltrainer.com once you your PC. register for the service. A Polar FlowLink™ (can be Plug the FlowLink into a USB port.

  • Page 28: Settings

    ENGLISH 5. SETTINGS Watch Settings Event Select the value you want to change and press the You can create an event in the training computer's RED button. Adjust the values with UP/DOWN and memory. The computer will display the number of accept with the RED button.

  • Page 29: Exercise Settings

    ENGLISH Exercise Settings Alarm Access exercise settings by selecting UP/DOWN > Select Alarm from the Watch settings menu. Set Settings > Exercise . In the Exercise menu there the alarm to go on , from Once Monday to Friday are 5 exercise options which all have their own Daily , or turn it settings.
  • Page 30 ENGLISH All options, excluding Free , have the following Adjusting heart rate zones manually: • limits: Adjust your zone 1 limits. settings: HR zone 1 When setting the upper limit, the lower limit of • Select : Select the option as your exercise zone 2 is set automatically.

  • Page 31: Feature Settings

    • Footp.calibr. See the foot pod calibration instructions in • : Calibrate the foot pod by running. Turn the Polar S1 foot pod user manual for further the foot pod on. Set the Calibration information. (preferably more than 1000 Distance meters), i.e.

  • Page 32: User Settings

    ENGLISH User Settings • : Set how the heart rate is displayed. HR view Options are (percentage of Access user settings by selecting UP/DOWN > maximum heart rate). Settings > User • Sport zones : Set the lower limits for 5 sport •...
  • Page 33 : Age-based value is shown as default. training. For instance, you run 20-50 km or If you perform the Polar Fitness Test, your 12-31 miles per week or spend 3-5 hours per OwnIndex value replaces this value. If you know week in comparable physical activity.

  • Page 34: General Settings

    ENGLISH General Settings • : Select Language English Deutsch Español Français as the user interface language. Access general settings by selecting UP/DOWN > • : Select on or off. Activating the sleep Sleep Settings > General mode will help save the battery when the •...

  • Page 35: Important Information

    Keep your training computer and transmitter in a cool and dry place. Do not keep them in a damp environment, in Like any electronic device, the Polar training computer non-breathable material (a plastic bag or a sports bag) nor should be treated with care. The suggestions below will with conductive material (a wet towel).
  • Page 36 Register your Polar product at http://register.polar.fi/ to ensure we can keep improving our products and services to better meet your needs. The username for your Polar Account is always your email address. The same username and password are valid for Polar product registration, polarpersonaltrainer.com, Polar discussion forum and Newsletter registration.
  • Page 37 ENGLISH Changing Batteries Services. In the USA and Canada, the additional sealing rings are available at authorized Polar Service Centers. In USA the sealing ring/battery kits are also available at Training Computer www.shoppolar.com. We recommend that you have the training computer Keep the batteries away from children.
  • Page 38 ENGLISH Using a coin, open the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise to OPEN. Insert the battery (CR2025) inside the cover with the positive (+) side against the cover. Make sure the sealing ring is in the groove to ensure water resistance. Press the cover back into the connector.

  • Page 39: Precautions

    Individuals who have a regular training program, answer the following questions pacemaker use the Polar training computer at their own concerning your health status. If you answer yes to any of risk. Before starting use, we always recommend a maximal these questions, consult a physician before starting any exercise stress test under a doctor’s supervision.
  • Page 40 Put the transmitter back on your chest and keep the wrist unit in this interference-free area as much as possible. If the RS300X still does not work, the piece of equipment may be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting Strong electromagnetic signals can cause erratic readings. Electromagnetic disturbances may occur near high-voltage If you don't know where you are in the menu, press and power lines, traffic lights, overhead lines of electric BACK hold until time is displayed. railways, electric bus lines or trams, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor-driven training If there are no reactions to any buttons or the training...

  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    Maximum trip distance 9999.9 km/mi Transmitter Polar FlowLink and Polar WebSync 2.1 (or newer) CR 2025 Battery type PC MS Windows (7/XP/Vista), 32 bit, System Requirements: Battery life Average 700 hours of use Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0...
  • Page 43 ENGLISH The Polar RS300X training computer applies the following patented technologies, among others: ® • OwnZone assessment for determining personal target heart rate limits for the day ® • OwnCode coded transmission ® • OwnIndex technology for fitness test ®...
  • Page 44 Polar Electro Inc. for consumers who have purchased countries where the product has been initially marketed. this product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for Copyright © 2011 Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440 consumers who have purchased this product in other KEMPELE, Finland.
  • Page 45 ENGLISH The names and logos in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ® symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows that Polar registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.
  • Page 46 92.09150, GB 2258587, HK 306/1996, SG 9592117-7, • Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable US 548681, FI 110915, US 7324841. Other patents for any damages, losses, costs or expenses, direct, pending.
  • Page 47 Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Tel +358 8 5202 100 Fax +358 8 5202 300 www.polar.fi...

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