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Polar Electro RS400 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 Polar RS400 ™ Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents 1. RUNNING COMPUTER PARTS ....4. RECORD TRAINING ......13 2. GETTING STARTED ......5. AFTER TRAINING ......14 Basic Settings ....... Menu Structure ......6. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION ..15 Care and Maintenance...... 15 3. PREPARE FOR TRAINING ....Caring of Your Product ....

  • Page 3: Running Computer Parts

    The full user manual and the latest version of this Polar WearLink® 31 transmitter (Polar RS400) getting started guide can be downloaded at or Polar WearLink® W.I.N.D. transmitter (Polar www.polar.fi/support.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    ENGLISH 2. GETTING STARTED Basic Settings Before exercising with your running computer, customize the basic settings. Enter as accurate data as possible to ensure correct performance feedback based on your personal metrics. To adjust the data, use UP, DOWN and accept with OK.
  • Page 5 ENGLISH Start with basic settings is displayed. Press : Select either . With Time select . Set the local time. Date : Set today’s date, dd=day, mm=month, yy=year. : Select metric (kg/cm/km) or imperial Units (lb/ft/mi) units. Weight : Enter your weight. To change units, press and hold LIGHT.

  • Page 6: Menu Structure

    ENGLISH Menu Structure Getting Started...

  • Page 7: Prepare For Training

    ENGLISH 3. PREPARE FOR TRAINING Wear the Transmitter Wear the transmitter to measure heart rate. Moisten the electrode areas of the strap under running water and make sure that they are well moistened. Attach the connector to the strap. Position the connector's letter L to the word LEFT on the strap and snap the fastener.

  • Page 8: Position The Polar S1 Foot Pod

    ENGLISH Position the Polar S1 Foot Pod Install Foot Pod Battery Before using the foot pod* for the first time, insert the battery (included in the product package). Lift the small flap, detach the fork from the foot pod* and lift the black cover off (pic 1).

  • Page 9: Attach Foot Pod On Shoe

    ENGLISH Attach Foot Pod on Shoe To measure speed/pace and distance accurately, make sure the foot pod is correctly positioned. Undo the flap and detach the foot pod from the fork. Loosen your shoelaces and place the fork underneath them, on top of the tongue of the shoe.

  • Page 10: Position The Polar S3 Stride Sensor W.i.n.d

    ENGLISH Position the Polar s3 Stride Sensor W.I.N.D. Install Stride Sensor Battery Before using the stride sensor* for the first time, insert the battery (included in the product package). Open the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise to OPEN using the sensor fork or a coin (see picture 1). Place the battery inside the cover with the positive (+) side facing the cover (see picture 2).

  • Page 11: Attach Stride Sensor On Shoelaces

    ENGLISH Attach Stride Sensor on Shoelaces Undo the flap and detach the fork. Loosen your shoelaces and place the fork underneath them, on top of the tongue of the shoe. Tighten the laces. Fit the front part of the sensor onto the fork and press from the rear end.

  • Page 12: Attach Stride Sensor In Sole Cavity

    ENGLISH Attach Stride Sensor in Sole Cavity Undo the flap and detach the fork. Lift the insole. Place the sensor with the Polar logo facing upwards and the rear end of the sensor facing the shoe heel inside the sole cavity. Note that you can place the sensor in only one way, without using too much force.

  • Page 13: Record Training

    4. RECORD TRAINING Wear the transmitter and foot pod/stride sensor* as instructed. Make sure the S1 foot pod is on (RS400) and that the foot pod or stride sensor in your running computer ( Settings > Features > Footpod / S sensor ) is activated.

  • Page 14: After Training

    ENGLISH 5. AFTER TRAINING Detach the connector from the strap after use. Keep the transmitter dry and clean. For further information, see Care and Maintenance. Review exercise data under File • The lists a maximum of 99 exercise files. Exercise Log •...

  • Page 15: Customer Service Information

    ENGLISH 6. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Care and Maintenance with bleach nor fabric softener. Do not dry-clean or bleach the strap. Caring of Your Product Like any electronic device, the Polar running Wash the strap before long–term storage, and computer should be treated with care. The always after use in pool water with high chlorine suggestions below will help you fulfill guarantee content.

  • Page 16: Service

    Polar Electro. should replace it with a new one. Battery kits with For further information, see ”Limited International sealing rings are available at well-equipped Polar Polar Guarantee”.

  • Page 17: Precautions

    ENGLISH Precautions Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the exercise equipment as you would Interference During Exercise normally. Electromagnetic Interference and Exercise Move the running computer around until you Equipment. Disturbance may occur near find an area in which it displays no stray reading or does not flash the heart symbol.
  • Page 18 ENGLISH RS400 Crosstalk. A heart rate symbol without a Using RS400 Running Computer in Water. The frame indicates non-coded heart rate running computer may be worn when swimming. It transmission. When in non-coded mode, the is not, however, a diving instrument. To maintain...

  • Page 19: Minimizing Risks When Exercising

    ENGLISH Minimizing Risks When Exercising Using RS800 Running Computer in Water. The Exercise may include some risk. Before beginning running computer is water resistant. However, a regular exercise program, it is recommended heart rate measurement does not work in water. that you answer the following questions You can use the running computer under water as concerning your health status.
  • Page 20 ENGLISH Note that in addition to exercise intensity, the listed materials in Technical Specifications. medications for heart conditions, blood pressure, To avoid any skin reaction to the transmitter, wear psychological conditions, asthma, breathing, etc., it over a shirt, but moisten the shirt well under the as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and electrodes to ensure flawless operation.

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    ENGLISH Technical Specifications Altitude display range: -550 m … +9000 m / -1800 ft … +29500 Wrist unit The Polar wrist unit calculates altitude by using the standard average altitude at Class 1 Laser Product defined air pressures according to ISO Battery life: Average 1 year (1h/day, 7 days/week) 2533.
  • Page 22 ENGLISH Transmitter Accuracy: ±3 % or better once calibrated, definition applies to stable conditions. Average 2 years (1h/day, 7 days/week) Battery life of WearLink 31 transmitter: Polar WebLink using IrDA Communication, Polar Battery life of WearLink Average 2 years (3h/day, 7 days/week) ProTrainer 5™...
  • Page 23 ENGLISH Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are divided into three different categories according to their 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.

  • Page 24: Limited International Polar Guarantee

    Service Centers regardless of the country of purchase. this product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for Guarantee with respect to any product will be limited to countries consumers who have purchased this product in other where the product has been initially marketed.
  • Page 25 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ™ symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.

  • Page 26: Polar Disclaimer

    Fax +358 8 5202 300 herein. www.polar.fi • Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages, losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the use of this material or the products described herein.
  • Page 27 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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