Polar Electro Equine RC3 GPS User manual

WELCOME
POLAR RC3 GPS
Integrated GPS unit provides speed,
distance, altitude (GPS based), ascent
and descent data of your training. The
Back-to-start feature directs you to
your starting point.
After training you get motivating
feedback and guidance. Running
index illustrates how your running
performance is developing.
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 cable that
came in the box.
Analyze your training and
see training routes in
the service. Track your
progress and share it with
your friends.
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 RC3 GPS.
* If you bought your RC3 GPS without a
heart rate sensor, not to worry, you can
always buy one later.
Thanks for choosing Polar! In this handy little guide we’ll walk you through the basics of RC3 GPS.
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 RC3 GPS
USEFUL TIPS
You can change training views during training by browsing UP or
DOWN and take a lap by pressing START. 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 START button, and return, pause and stop with the BACK
button.
GET STARTED
WEAR THE HEART RATE SENSOR
First, charge the
battery. Fully
charging takes
up to 90 minutes.
Then press and hold
any button for one
second to activate RC3
GPS and go through the
Basic Settings.
If you don´t have a heart rate sensor set it o from
Settings - Sport Proles.
1. Moisten the electrode area on
the strap.
2. Clip the strap around your chest
and adjust the strap 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.
TRAINING WITH YOUR RC3 GPS
TO GET YOU GOING
1. Wear your heart rate monitor and the heart rate sensor.
2. In time mode, press START once. RC3 GPS is now in pre-training
mode. Select the sport prole you want to use. Wait until your
heart rate monitor nds your heart rate sensor. This action is
called pairing and you need to do it only once.
3. A blinking symbol means that RC3 GPS is
searching for signals. You can see blinking
symbols for GPS connection and all the
sensors you have set up for this sport prole.
4. Wait until check marks appear and press
START again to begin a training session. A triangle with an
exclamation mark means that signal is not found.
Stand still with the display facing upwards until the satellite signal
is found.In good conditions, catching signals for the rst time
typically takes 30 - 60 seconds. The best place for this is outdoors
and away from tall buildings and trees.
TO PAUSE AND STOP TRAINING
To pause your training, press BACK. To continue training, press
START. To stop training, press BACK again.
AVAILABLE POLAR ACCESSORIES
» Polar S3+ stride sensor helps to improve your running technique by
showing your running cadence and stride length.
» Polar CS cadence sensor™ W.I.N.D. measures your real time average and
maximum cycling cadence as revolutions per minute. Improve your cycling
technique and identify your optimal cadence.
START
UP
BACK
LIGHT
FRI 26.09
Fitness Test
Other sport
Running
Cycling
DOWN
* When synced with
polarpersonaltrainer.com
Program
Running
START

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
your RC3 GPS go to Menu > Program and press START.
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. Read full feeback from
Menu > Data > Training les.
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.
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.
RC3 GPS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Battery type 250 mAH Li-Pol rechargeable battery
Operating time Up to 12 hours in continuous use with GPS on
Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F
Wrist strap material Polyurethane
Buckle material Stainless steel
Water resistance Water proof IPX7. Not suitable for bathing or
swimming. Protected against splashes and
raindrops.
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.
For safety reasons, please make sure you use the correct battery.
Polar RC3 GPS
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KEY FEATURES
24/8/2012
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If you need more help with this, see the
full user manual at polar.com/support.
A heart rate sensor is needed for these features. If you bought your RC3
GPS without it, not to worry, you can always buy one later.
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.