Polar Electro CS500+ User manual

WELCOME
POLAR CS500+
CYCLING COMPUTER
Shows heart rate, speed, distance,
barometric altitude and temperature
in real time. Other cycling specic
details can also be monitored with
accessories. You can customize bike
proles for 3 dierent bikes.
Innovative button technology allows
easy and safe operation even in high
speeds.
Polar CS speed sensor™ W.I.N.D. is
included in your product package.
Install it to your bike as guided in the
user manual and set Settings - Bike
Settings from your CS500+.
POLARPERSONALTRAINER.COM
WEB SERVICE
Just sign up and sign in to the
service. Then install WebSync app
for transferring your training data
and for ne-tuning your CS500+
settings.
You’ll need the Polar DataLink
data transfer unit (sold
separately) to transfer your
training information.
Analyze your training, track
your progress and share it with your
friends. You can also monitor your
cycling altitude from a graphic view.
Visit also Flow web service at
polar.com/ow POLAR HEART RATE SENSOR
Wear the comfortable strap and
connector around your chest in order
to get an accurate heart rate on your
CS500+.
Thanks for choosing Polar! In this handy little guide we’ll walk you through the basics of CS500+.
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 CS500+
Totals
Settings
Files
GET STARTED
1. Moisten the electrode area of
the strap.
2. Clip the strap around your chest
and adjust it to t snugly.
3. Attach the connector.
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.
Browse through the menu and the adjust values by pressing NEXT.
Conrm selections with the OK/START button; pause, stop and
cancel selections with the BACK button.
The cycling computer can be easily attached to the stem or
handlebars of your bike with the new Polar Dual Lock Bike Mount.
TRAINING WITH YOUR CS500+
TO GET YOU GOING
1. Wear the heart rate sensor (H3 or WearLink). H3 was previously
called WearLink and the name is still in use in the CS500+ user
interface.
2. Activate your CS500+ by pressing any button for three seconds.
3. Wait until CS500+ nds your heart rate sensor and WearLink
Teach is shown on the display. Then press OK. This action is
called teaching and you only need to do it once.
4. Press OK again to start your training.
You can view three lines of training
information. Press NEXT to view all
display views.
The number on the upper left-hand
corner indicates the bike that is in use.
To change the bike, long-press NEXT in
time mode.
TO PAUSE AND STOP TRAINING
To pause your training session, press BACK. To continue training,
press OK. To view training information until present time press
NEXT.
Find details of your training by browsing Files and selecting the
training session you want to see.
You can use the buttons in
two ways. When the CS500+
is mounted on a stem or
handlebar, gently press the
left or right side. When you
hold CS500+ in your hand, use
the trigger buttons on the back.
Press and hold any button for three
seconds to activate CS500+ 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 age and weight.
AVAILABLE POLAR ACCESSORIES
» Polar CS cadence sensor™ W.I.N.D. measures your real time average and maximum
cycling cadence as revolutions per minute.
» Polar LOOK Kéo Power system measures power output expressed in watts and cadence.
WEAR THE HEART RATE SENSOR

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CS500+
Battery type CR2354
Battery life Average 3 years (if you
train on avg. 1h/day, 7
days/week)
Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F
to 122 °F
Water proof IPX7. Not suitable for
bathing or swimming.
Protected against
wash splashes and
raindrops. Do not
wash with a pressure washer.
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. The heart rate sensor is water resistant but
does not measure heart rate in water.
1. Lever the battery cover open by using the clip
on the strap.
2. Insert the new battery inside the cover with the
negative (-) side outwards.
3. Align the ledge on the battery cover with the
slot on the connector and press the battery
cover back into place.
If you need more help with this, see the full
user manual at polar.com/support
For safety reasons, please ensure you use the correct battery.
Polar CS500+
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Manufactured by
Polar Electro Oy
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USING POLARPERSONALTRAINER.COM
The Polar endurance training program for cyclists helps you
improve your cycling performance. The program creates
automatically training targets which appear in your Diary. You can
customize the program according your current tness level.
At polarpersonaltrainer.com you can easily analyze your training
data and see the balance between training and resting from the
Training Load curve. REMINDERS
Reminders are shown in Settings if you have activated the reminder
function at polarpersonaltrainer.com via WebSync. You can use the
reminder to indicate when you should drink or eat so that you can
carry on with your training. Reminders can be, for example, calorie or
duration based.
AUTOSTART
The AutoStart function starts or stops the training recording
automatically when you start or stop cycling. The AutoStart function
requires wheel size settings.
TIMERS AND ARRIVAL TIME ESTIMATOR
You can use the timers, for example, as a training tool in interval
training to tell you when to switch from a harder to a lighter period,
and vice versa. Set yourself a target distance and CS500+ will estimate
arrival time to your destination according to your cycling speed.
OWN ZONE
Your cycling computer automatically determines your individual
optimal training intensity zone; your OwnZone. Polar OwnZone
denes your personal training zone for aerobic training.Your
OwnZone can be determined in 1-5 minutes during a warm-up
period.
KEY FEATURES