Polar Electro RCX3 User manual

WELCOME
POLAR RCX3
Shows your heart rate in real time.
Also other training data, such as
speed, distance, running and cycling
specic details can be monitored with
accessories.
After training you get motivating
feedback and guidance.
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 Datalink* usb-stick.
Track your progress and share it
with your friends. Analyze your
training and see training routes**
in the service.
Visit also Flow web service at
polar.com/ow
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 RCX3.
Thanks for choosing Polar! In this handy little guide we’ll walk you through the basics of RCX3.
You can download the full-length user manual and the latest
version of this guide at polar.com/support. For more help, there
are some great video tutorials at polar.com/en/polar_community/
videos you may want to check out.
GET TO KNOW YOUR RCX3
USEFUL TIPS
You can change training views during training by browsing UP or
DOWN and take a lap by pressing OK. To change watch face hold UP.
Press and hold LIGHT to access quick menu.
Browse through the menu by pressing UP or DOWN. Conrm
selections with the OK button, and return, pause and stop with the
BACK button.
GET STARTED
WEAR THE HEART RATE SENSOR
First, press and hold any button for one second to activate RCX3 and
go through the Basic Settings.
To get the most accurate and personal training data, it’s important
that you’re precise with physical settings like your training
background, age and weight.
When you use heart rate sensor, you get the most out of Polar´s
unique smart coaching features. Heart rate data gives you an insight
into your physical condition.
Moisten the electrode area on1.
the strap.
Clip the strap around your chest2.
and adjust the strap to t snugly.
Attach the connector.3.
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 RCX3
TO GET YOU GOING
Wear your RCX3 and the heart rate sensor.1.
In time mode, press2. OK once. RCX3 is now in pre-training mode.
Select the sport prole you want to use. Wait until your RCX3
nds your heart rate sensor.This action is called pairing and you
need to do it only once.
A blinking symbol means that RCX33.
is searching for signals. You can see
blinking symbols for all the sensors you
have set up for this sport prole.
Wait until check marks appear and4.
press OK again to begin a training
session. A triangle with an exclamation
mark means that signal is not found.
TO PAUSE AND STOP TRAINING
To pause your training, press BACK. To continue training, press
START. To stop training, press BACK again.
AVAILABLE POLAR W.I.N.D ACCESSORIES
Datalink» moves your training data to web service via WebSync*
G5 GPS sensor» provides speed, distance and route to web service**
S3+ stride sensor» helps improve your running technique by showing your
running cadence and stride length.
CS cadence sensor» ™ measures your cycling cadence as revolutions per minute.
CS speed sensor» ™ measures your cycling speeds.
DOWN
UP
* When synced with
polarpersonaltrainer.com
BACK
LIGHT
OK
FRI 26.09
Data
Settings
Connect
Fitness Test
Other sport
Running Cycling
Program
START
Running

USING POLARPERSONALTRAINER.COM
Use the ready-made Polar Endurance Programs for running
or cycling, or create your own phased training sessions at
polarpersonaltrainer.com. Once you have synced the program with
Datalink and WebSync go to Menu > Program and press OK.
In polarpersonaltrainer.com you can easily analyze your training
data and see perfect balance between training and resting from
Training Load curve.
TRAINING BENEFIT
This feature helps you better understand the
eectiveness of your training. After each training
you get textual feedback as a summary of your
performance.
FITNESS TEST
With Polar FitnessTest you can determine your
tness level in just 5 minutes. The test calculates
your maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) based on
your personal information as well as your resting
heart rate.
By regularly comparing your test results you can see how your tness
improves over time. Repeat the test every 6 weeks and see how you
progress.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION RCX3
Battery type CR 2025
Battery life Average 8 months if you use
only the heart rate sensor,
and train about 3,5 h / week.
Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C /
14 °F to 122 °F
Wrist strap material Polyurethane / Silicone
Buckle material Stainless steel
Water resistance 30 m
H3 HEART RATE SENSOR
Battery type and life CR2025, 1600 hours of use
Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F
Connector material ABS
Strap material Polyamide, Polyurethane, Elastane, Polyester
Water resistance 30 m. Heart rate sensor is water resistant but does
not measure heart rate in water.
Lever the battery cover open by using the clip1.
on the strap.
Insert the new battery inside the cover with the2.
negative (-) side outwards.
Align the ledge on the battery cover with the3.
slot on the connector and press the battery
cover back into place.
For safety reasons, please make sure you use the correct battery.
Polar RCX3
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
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KEY FEATURES
RUNNING
Steady state
More details
training+
24/8/2012
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If you need more help with this, see the full
user manual at polar.com/support.
RUNNING INDEX
Your Running Index score is calculated automatically after every run,
based on your heart rate and from the speed data collected from
your GPS or stride sensor. A higher reading indicates that you can run
faster with less eort.