Polar Electro RS800 User Manual page 50

Polar RS800 User Manual
...the heart rate reading becomes erratic, extremely high or shows nil (00)?
• Make sure the running computer is no further than 1 m / 3 ft from the transmitter.
• Make sure the transmitter belt has not loosened during exercise.
• Make sure the textile electrodes in the sports apparel fit snugly.
• Make sure that the electrodes of the transmitter / sports apparel are moistened.
• Make sure the transmitter / sports apparel is clean.
• Make sure that there is no other heart rate transmitter within 1 m / 3 ft.
• Strong electromagnetic signals can cause erratic readings. For further information, see Precautions.
• If the erratic heart rate reading continues despite moving away from the source of disturbance, slow
down your speed and check your pulse manually. If you feel it corresponds to the high reading on
the display, you may be experiencing cardiac arrhythmia. Most cases of arrhythmia are not serious,
but consult your doctor nevertheless.
• A cardiac event may have altered your ECG waveform. In this case, consult your physician.
... is displayed?
Memory full
The message appears during exercise if you have recorded 99 laps or if no memory space is left for the
exercise. In that case, stop recording the exercise and transfer the exercise files from your running
computer to the Polar ProTrainer 5. Then delete them from the running computer.
... is displayed and your running computer cannot find your heart rate signal?
Check WearLink!
• Make sure the running computer is no further than 1 m / 3 ft from the transmitter.
• Make sure the transmitter belt has not loosened during exercise.
• Make sure the textile electrodes in sports apparel fit snugly.
• Make sure that the electrodes of the transmitter / sports apparel are moistened.
• Make sure the transmitter / electrodes in the sports apparel are clean and undamaged.
• If the heart rate measurement does not work with the sports apparel, try using a WearLink strap. If
your heart rate is detected with the strap, the problem is most probably in the apparel. Please
contact the apparel retailer / manufacturer.
• If you have done all of the above-mentioned actions, and the message still appears and heart rate
measurement does not work, the battery of your transmitter may be empty. For further information,
see Care and Maintenance.
...
New WearLink found. Teach new WearLink?
If you have purchased a new transmitter as an accessory, it will have to be introduced to the running
computer. For further information, see Teach a New Transmitter.
If the transmitter you are using is included in the product set, and the text appears on the display, the
running computer may be detecting the signal of another transmitter. In that case, make sure you are
wearing your own transmitter, that the electrodes are moistened, and that the transmitter belt has not
loosened. If the message still appears, the battery of your transmitter is empty. For further information,
see Care and Maintenance.
... is displayed and speed and distance signals cannot be found?*
Check S sensor!
• Check that the stride sensor function is activated in the running computer. If so, the runner symbol
should be displayed on the computer.
• If you keep the running computer in front of you for longer than 15 seconds, the speed and
distance measurements stop. Reactivate the measurements by moving your hand.
• If you are running on a treadmill and have attached the running computer to a crossbar in front of
you, try moving the running computer sideways.
• Make sure your stride sensor is positioned correctly.
• The battery of your stride sensor may be empty. For further information, see Care and Maintenance.
...
S sensor calibration failed
Calibration did not succeed and you need to re-calibrate. Calibration fails if you move during the
process. Once you reach lap distance, stop running and stand still for calibration. The range of the
calibration factor during manual calibration is 0.500-1.500. If you have defined the calibration factor
below or above these values, calibration fails.
... is displayed?*
Teach new sensor?
If you have purchased a new stride sensor as an accessory, it will have to be introduced to the running
is displayed?
is displayed?*
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