Polar Electro s3 Stride Sensor User manual

Manufactured by
Polar Electro Oy
Professorintie 5
FIN-90440 KEMPELE
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.polar.fi
17936000.00 GEN A
s3 Stride Sensor W.I.N.D.
User manual
s3 Laufsensor W.I.N.D.
Gebrauchsanleitung
Capteur de foulée s3 W.I.N.D.
Manuel d’Utilisation
s3 Stride Sensor W.I.N.D.
Gebruiksaanwijzing
s3 Stride sensor W.I.N.D.
Manual del Usuario
s3 Stride sensor W.I.N.D.
Manuale d’uso
Sensor de Passada s3 W.I.N.D.
Manual do utilizador
s3 Skosensor W.I.N.D.
Brugervejledning
s3 Stride sensor W.I.N.D.
Brukerveiledning
s3 stegsensor W.I.N.D.
Bruksanvisning
s3-sensori W.I.N.D.
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Congratulations! The Polar s3 stride sensorTM
W.I.N.D. is the best choice for improving your
running technique and efficiency. Using
sensitive inertial sensors to track the position of
the foot, it is immune from signal dropout, and
gives accurate and highly responsive speed,
distance, leg cadence and stride length
measurements.
Please follow the pictures on the front cover.
Install Stride Sensor Battery
Before using the s3 stride sensor for the first
time, insert the battery (included in the product
package).
1. Open the battery cover by turning it
counterclockwise to OPEN using the
sensor fork or a coin (see picture 1).
2. Place the battery inside the cover with
the positive (+) side facing the cover (see
picture 2). Make sure the sealing ring is
in the groove to ensure water resistance.
3. Place the cover with the battery inside it
into the sensor.
4. Press the cover in place and close it by
turning clockwise from OPEN to CLOSE
using the sensor fork or a coin (see
picture 3). The s3 stride sensor can be
positioned either on the shoelaces or in
the sole cavity of a specific running shoe.
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Teach a New Stride Sensor to Your Wrist
Unit
Your new s3 stride sensor must be introduced to
your Polar product in order to analyze your
running technique and efficiency. This is called
teaching. For further information, refer to the
user manual or go to www.polar.fi -> support.
Attach Stride Sensor on Shoelaces
1. Undo the flap and detach the fork (see
picture 4).
2. Loosen your shoelaces and place the fork
underneath them, on top of the tongue of
the shoe (see picture 5).
3. Tighten the laces.
4. Fit the front part of the sensor onto the
fork and press from the rear (see picture
6). Fasten the flap.
5. Make sure the sensor does not move and
is aligned with your foot. The more secure
the sensor, the more accurately speed
and distance is measured.
Attach Stride Sensor in Sole Cavity
1. Undo the flap and detach the fork (see
picture 4).
2. Lift the insole (see picture 7). Place the
sensor with the Polar logo facing upwards
and the rear 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.
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Calibrate the S3 Stride Sensor
Optional calibration of the stride sensor can
improve the accuracy of speed, pace and
distance measurements. It is recommended that
you calibrate the stride sensor before using it
for the first time, if there are significant
changes in your running style, or if the position
of the stride sensor on the shoe is dramatically
changed (e.g. if you have new shoes). You can
calibrate the stride sensor by running a known
distance, or by setting the calibration factor
manually.
Calibrate stride sensor during training
(on-the-fly calibration): You can calibrate the
stride sensor at any phase of your training
session with actual distance correction, when
you have run a known distance, preferably more
than 1000 meters, calibrate the stride sensor as
instructed in the user manual for the Polar
product in question.
Set calibration factor manually: The
calibration factor is calculated as a ratio of the
actual distance to the uncalibrated distance.
For instance if you run 1200 m and the Polar
product shows a distance of 1180 m, the
calibration factor is 1.000. Calculate the new
factor as follows: 1.000*1200/1180 = 1.017.
The measuring range for the factor is
0.500-1.500.
Service
During the two-year guarantee/warranty period,
we recommend that you service the product at
an authorized Polar Service Center only. The
warranty does not cover damage or
consequential damage caused by service not
authorized by Polar Electro.
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Changing batteries: To change the batteries of
the stride sensor yourself, follow the given
instructions. To ensure the maximum lifespan of
the battery cover, open it only when changing
battery. When changing the battery, make sure
the sealing ring is not damaged. Battery kits
with sealing rings are available at well-equipped
Polar retailers and authorized Polar Service
Centers. In the USA and Canada, sealing rings
are available at authorized Polar Service Centers
only.
If you would prefer Polar to replace the battery,
contact an authorized Polar Service Center. The
Service will test the stride sensor after replacing
the battery.
Keep batteries away from children. If
swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
Batteries should be properly disposed of
according to local regulations.
Care and Maintenance
Your safety is important to us. The shape of the stride
sensor is designed to minimize the possibility of getting
caught in something. In any case, be careful when
running with the stride sensor in brushwood, for
example.
The Polar S3 stride sensor is water resistant and can be
safely worn in the rain. Do not immerse the stride
sensor in water as it is not intended for underwater
activities. Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended
periods.
Keep your stride sensor in a cool and dry place. Do not
keep in a damp environment, in non-breathable
material (a plastic bag or a sports bag) nor with
conductive material (a wet towel).
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Technical Specifications
Battery life: Average 200 hours of use
Battery type: CR2430
Battery sealing ring: O-Ring 25.0 x 1.2, material silicone
Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F
Accuracy: ±3 % or better once calibrated,
definition applies to stable conditions
Limited International Polar Guarantee
This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by
Polar Electro Inc. for consumers who have purchased
this product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar
international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for
consumers who have purchased this product in other
countries.
Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy guarantees to the
original consumer/purchaser of this product that the
product will be free from defects in material or
workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
Please keep the receipt and stamped Polar
Customer Service Card. The receipt is your proof of
purchase!
The guarantee does not cover the battery, damage due
to misuse, abuse, accidents or non-compliance with the
precautions, improper maintenance, commercial use,
cracked or broken cases and armband.
The guarantee does not cover any damage/s, losses,
costs or expenses, direct, indirect or incidental,
consequential or special, arising out of, or related to
the product. During the guarantee period the product
will either be repaired or replaced at an authorized
service center free of charge.
This guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory
rights under applicable national or state laws in force,
or the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from
their sales/purchase contract.
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Disclaimer
The material in this manual is for informational
purposes only. The products it describes are subject to
change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’s
continuous development program.
Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy makes no
representations or warranties with respect to this
manual or with respect to the products described
herein.
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.
This product is protected by one or several of the
following patents: EP1559368, US7146686,
JP2005211666, FI20040143, CN1647710.
This product is compliant with Directive 1999/5/EC.
The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at
www.support.polar.fi/declaration_of_conformity.
This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows that Polar
products are electronic devices and are in the scope of
Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and
of the Council on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE). These products should thus be
disposed of separately in EU countries. Polar
encourages you to minimize possible effects of waste
on the environment and human health, also outside the
European Union by following local waste disposal
regulations and, where possible, utilizing separate
collection of electronic devices.
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Copyright © 2008 Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440
KEMPELE.
Polar Electro Oy is an ISO 9001:2000 certified
company.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used
or reproduced in any form or by any means without
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and logos marked with a ™ symbol in this user manual
or in the package of this product are trademarks of
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product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.
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Manufactured by
Polar Electro Oy
Professorintie 5
FIN-90440 KEMPELE
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.polar.fi
17936000.00 GEN A
s3 Stride Sensor W.I.N.D.
User manual
s3 Laufsensor W.I.N.D.
Gebrauchsanleitung
Capteur de foulée s3 W.I.N.D.
Manuel d’Utilisation
s3 Stride Sensor W.I.N.D.
Gebruiksaanwijzing
s3 Stride sensor W.I.N.D.
Manual del Usuario
s3 Stride sensor W.I.N.D.
Manuale d’uso
Sensor de Passada s3 W.I.N.D.
Manual do utilizador
s3 Skosensor W.I.N.D.
Brugervejledning
s3 Stride sensor W.I.N.D.
Brukerveiledning
s3 stegsensor W.I.N.D.
Bruksanvisning
s3-sensori W.I.N.D.
Käyttöohje