Polar Electro RS200SD User manual

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User Manual
Polar RS200™
Polar RS200sd™
17928534.00 ENG/FRA A FRA
Manuel d’Utilisation
Polar RS200™
Polar RS200sd™

RS200 / RS200sd QUICK GUIDE
View detailed long-term
information on your
exercises.
Change, e.g.,
exercise settings or
personal information.
Perform the Polar
Fitness Test and
view your long-term
progress.
Transfer the settings to
your running computer
from your PC and send
your exercise data to
the web service.
Press Red
button
Press Red
button
ExerciseLog
Weekly
Totals
Delete
/
/
/
View the date and
time of day.
Exercise
Features
User
General
Watch
/
/
/
/
Send
Receive
/
Start
Trend
HR max-p
/
/
Press
Monitor information,
e.g., your heart rate and
calories burned during
your exercise sessions.
Press Red button (long press)
View Quick
menu
Press Light
(long press)
Press Red
button Press Red button Press Red button
Press Stop
PressPressPressPress
Press Red
button
Press Stop
Time mode File mode Settings mode Test mode Connect mode
Stop mode Standby mode
Exercise mode
GUIDE RAPIDE RS200 / RS200sd
Visualisez en détail
les données de toutes
vos séances d’exercices
sur le long terme.
Modifiez les réglages
d’exercices, ou les
réglages personne.
Réalisez le Polar
Fitness Test et suivez
votre progression sur
le long terme.
Faites des réglages sur votre
PC, transférez-les vers votre
Cardio Running et transférez
vos données d’exercice sur le
site Internet.
Appuyez sur le
bouton Rouge
Appuyez sur le
bouton Rouge
Fichier exe.
Hebdo.
Cumuls
Effacer
/
/
/
Visualisez la date et
l’heure.
Exercice
Fonctions
Personne
Généraux
Montre
/
/
/
/
Emission
Réception
/
Démarrer
Graphe
HR max-p
/
/
Appuyez
sur
Consultez des données
comme votre fréquence
cardiaque ou les
calories dépensées
pendant votre séance.
Appuyez longuement sur le bouton Rouge
Voir le Menu
Rapide
Appuyez longuement
sur le bouton Lumière
Appuyez sur le
bouton Rouge Appuyez sur le bouton Rouge Appuyez sur le bouton Rouge
Appuyez sur Stop
Appuyez
sur
Appuyez
sur
Appuyez
sur
Appuyez
sur
Appuyez sur le
bouton Rouge
Appuyez
sur Stop
Mode Heure Mode Fichier Mode Réglages Mode Test Mode Connexion
Menu Arrêt Mode Pré-exercice
Mode Exercice

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WRIST UNIT BUTTONS
Note: Pressing a button briefly has a different effect than pressing and holding the button for a longer period of time:
• Normal press: press and release the button.
• Long press: press and hold the button (for at least one second).
-Touch (hands free button)
To view information during exercise without
pressing buttons, bring the wrist unit near the
Polar logo on the transmitter.
• Move to the previous mode or menu level.
• Increase the selected value.
• Move to the next mode or menu level.
• Decrease the selected value.
Red button
• Start, enter or accept the function.
• Enter the displayed mode or menu and
move to a lower menu level.
• Enter the Standby mode.
• Enter the Exercise mode (long press).
• Record lap times in Exercise mode.
Light
• Turn the backlight on.
• View Quick menu (long press).
• Unlock the buttons (long press).
Stop
• Stop, pause or cancel the function.
• Exit the menu and return to the previous
level of the menu.
• Return to the Time mode (long press) in all
modes except in the Exercise mode.

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CONTENTS
For RS200sd users: The information relevant to using the product with Polar S1™ Foot Pod is in blue text.
1. INTRODUCTION TO THE POLAR RS200 / RS200sd RUNNING COMPUTER...........................................................................6
1.1 PRODUCT ELEMENTS ...............................................................................................................................................6
1.2 USING YOUR RUNNING COMPUTER FOR THE FIRST TIME..........................................................................................7
2. EXERCISING......................................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 MEASURING YOUR HEART RATE ...............................................................................................................................9
2.2 POSITIONING THE POLAR S1 FOOT POD..................................................................................................................11
2.3 EXERCISE RECORDING...........................................................................................................................................13
2.4 FUNCTIONS DURING EXERCISE ..............................................................................................................................15
2.5 STOPPING THE EXERCISE.......................................................................................................................................22
3. FILE - VIEWING RECORDED INFORMATION .....................................................................................................................24
4. SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................................................34
4.1 EXERCISE SETTINGS ..............................................................................................................................................35
4.2 FEATURE SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................43
4.3 USER SETTINGS .....................................................................................................................................................47
4.4 GENERAL SETTINGS ...............................................................................................................................................51
4.5 WATCH SETTINGS...................................................................................................................................................53
4.5.1 Event..........................................................................................................................................................53
4.5.2 Alarm..........................................................................................................................................................54
4.5.3 Time Zones.................................................................................................................................................56
4.5.4 Date............................................................................................................................................................57

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5. TARGET ZONE LIMITS ......................................................................................................................................................58
5.1 OWNZONE LIMITS...................................................................................................................................................59
5.2 POLAR SPORT ZONES.............................................................................................................................................61
5.3 MANUAL LIMITS......................................................................................................................................................64
6. TEST - POLAR FITNESS TEST ...........................................................................................................................................65
7. CONNECT - DATA COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................................70
7.1 EDIT SETTINGS WITH A COMPUTER.........................................................................................................................70
7.2 TRANSFER YOUR TRAINING DATA TO THE TRAINING DIARY ON THE WEB ................................................................71
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................72
9. PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................................................................75
10. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.....................................................................................................................................77
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................................79
12. LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE .................................................................................................................81
13. POLAR DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................................................82

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1. INTRODUCTION TO THE POLAR RS200 / RS200sd RUNNING COMPUTER
1.1 PRODUCT ELEMENTS
The Polar RS200 Running Computer package consists of the following parts:
Wrist Unit
The wrist unit displays and records
your heart rate and exercise data
during exercise. Enter your
personal settings into the wrist
unit and analyze the exercise
information after your workouts.
Polar WearLink™
Coded Transmitter
The connector transmits your
heart rate signal to the wrist unit.
The electrode areas of the strap
detect your heart rate.
Polar S1™ Foot Pod
The footpod transmits the running
speed and distance measurements
to your wrist unit.
Polar Web Services
www.PolarRunningCoach.com is a complete web service
tailored to support your exercise goals. Free registration
gives you access to the personalized training program,
training diary, useful articles, and much more. In addition,
you can get the latest product tips and support online at
www.polar.fi.
Customer Service, Registration, and
International Guarantee Information
If your running computer needs repair, send it with the
Return Card for service to your Polar Service Center.
By completing the Customer Registration Card you help us
ensure the quality of customer support and the development
of future Polar products and services.
The Polar two-year guarantee is issued to the original
customer / purchaser of the product. Keep the International
Guarantee Card as your proof of purchase.

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1.2 USING YOUR RUNNING COMPUTER FOR THE FIRST TIME
Enter your personal data in the Basic Settings mode (time, date, units, and personal settings). Entering accurate personal
information ensures that you receive correct feedback based on your performance.
Activate the blank wrist unit by pressing any button.
The display fills with numbers and letters.
1. Press the Red button. Welcome to Polar Running World! is displayed.
2. Press the Red button and choose the language you wish to use with the / buttons (choose English, Deutsch,
Español or Français).
3. Press the Red button. Start with basic settings is displayed.
4. Continue by pressing the Red button and follow the steps below:
Note: The numbers scroll faster if you press and hold the / button as you adjust the value.
5. Time: Press / to set the flashing value and then
the Red button to accept:
• 24h / 12h: select 12h or 24h format
• AM / PM (for 12h format): select AM or PM
• Hours: adjust the hours
• Minutes: adjust the minutes
Date: Press / to set the flashing value and then
the Red button to accept:
Note: The date will be displayed according to the time format
selected (24h: day - month - year / 12h: month - day - year).
• Day / Month: adjust the day (in 24h format) or
the month (in 12h format)
• Month / Day: adjust the month (in 24h format) or
the day (in 12h format)
• Year: adjust the year
Units: Press / to set the flashing value and then
the Red button to accept:
• kg/cm/km or lb/ft/mi: select the units

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Weight: Press / to set the flashing value and then
the Red button to accept:
• kg / lb: adjust your weight
Note: Press Light (long press) to change the units.
Height: Press / to set the flashing value and then
the Red button to accept:
• cm / ft, in: adjust your height
Note: Press Light (long press) to change the units.
Birthday: Press / to set the flashing value and then
the Red button to accept:
• Day / Month: adjust the day (in 24h format) or
the month (in 12h format)
• Month / Day: adjust the month (in 24h format) or
the day (in 12h format)
• Year: adjust the year
Sex: Press / to set the flashing value and then
the Red button to accept:
• Male / Female: select gender
6. Settings OK? No / Yes is displayed. To change your settings,
select No. Press the Stop button until you return to the
desired setting. To accept settings, choose Yes with
the Red button. The display automatically goes to the
Time mode.
Quick menu:
When you press and hold the
Light button in the Time mode,
you can view the Quick menu.
The menu includes the following
functions:
Keylock: You can lock the buttons. Keylock prevents
accidental button presses. See page 20 for more information.
Alarm: You can turn the alarm on or off. See Watch
settings on page 53 for instructions.
Time Zone: For changing time zones, see Watch settings on
page 53 for more instructions.
Sleep: For activating the sleep function, see General
Settings on page 51 for instructions.
Tip: You can personalize the display of your running computer
by downloading logos. For more information, see Connect - Data
Communication on page 70.

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2. EXERCISING
2.1 MEASURING YOUR HEART RATE
To measure your heart rate, you need to wear the transmitter.
1. Moisten the electrode areas of the strap under running water and make sure that they are
well moistened.
2. Attach the connector to the strap. Position the letter Lon the connector next to the word
LEFT on the strap and snap the fastener. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and
comfortably. Secure the strap around your chest, just below your chest muscles, and snap
the second fastener.
3. Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the
connector is in a central, upright position.
4. Wear your running computer like you would wear a watch. In the Time mode, press the Red
button. The running computer will automatically start searching for your heart rate.
The heart rate and the framed heart symbol appear in a maximum of 15 seconds. If you have
set the Help function on, the message HeartRate signal found is displayed. Your heart rate
is measured but not recorded until you have started the exercise. To record your heart rate
and other exercise data, see the chapter Exercise Recording on page 13.

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Coded Heart Rate Transmission
Coded heart rate transmission reduces interference from other heart rate monitors that are
close by. To make sure that the code search is successful and to ensure trouble-free heart rate
monitoring, keep the wrist unit within 1 meter/3 feet of your transmitter. Check that you are not
near other people with heart rate monitors or any source of electromagnetic disturbance
(for further information on interference, see Precautions on page 75).
A frame around the heart rate symbol indicates a coded heart rate transmission.
A heart rate symbol without a frame indicates a non-coded heart rate transmission.
The heart rate measurement functions also in non-coded mode, especially if there aren’t any
sources of interference nearby.
To detach the connector from the strap, apply pressure with your thumb and forefinger and turn
your hand as indicated in the picture.
Note: If the wrist unit does not display your heart rate, or it displays Check WearLink!, make sure that the
transmitter electrodes are moist and that the strap is snug enough. Bring the wrist unit near the Polar logo on
the transmitter to restart heart rate detection.

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2.2 POSITIONING THE POLAR S1 FOOT POD
When using the footpod for the first time, you have to insert the battery into the footpod. The battery comes with the product
set. In this case start from the chapter Assembling the S1 Foot Pod Battery on this page.
When changing the battery, check that there is sufficient power in the footpod battery. You can check this by pressing and
holding the red button on the footpod. If a green light starts to flash, you can start attaching the footpod onto your shoe. If
there is no light, the battery needs to be replaced.
Assembling the S1 Foot Pod Battery
The estimated average battery life span of the footpod is 20 hours of use. You can replace the battery yourself. If you do so,
follow the instructions below carefully. If you prefer Polar to replace the battery, you can send or take the sensor to a Polar
Service Center. There the sensor is tested after the battery is replaced.
Top cover
Fork
Battery cover
Battery case
1. Detach the footpod from the fork by unfastening the flap and lifting the foot pod from the fork.
2. Remove the black top cover from the footpod by lifting it from the battery cover. You can use
the front edge of the fork to remove the cover (see picture 1).
3. Open the battery cover carefully. Pull out the battery case (see picture 2). Replace the old
battery (AAA) with a new one.
4. Insert the battery case back inside the footpod. Make sure that the battery case slides into
the grooves of the sensor. Be careful not to touch the switch on the foot pod while sliding
the battery case in or out.
5. Check that the sealing ring is in the groove to secure water resistance. Close the battery
cover and place the black top cover on top of the footpod. Make sure that it is secured.
6. Test the footpod by checking that the green light starts to flash after you press and hold the
red button on the footpod. Press and hold the red button again to turn the footpod off.
7. Battery should be disposed of properly according to local regulations.
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Attaching the S1 Foot Pod on Your Shoe
1. Detach the fork from the footpod by unfastening the flap and lifting the footpod from the fork.
2. Loosen your shoelaces and place the fork under the laces, above the tongue of the shoe.
Tighten the laces.
3. Attach the footpod to the fork by fitting the front part (closer to the red button) of the footpod
to the fork and pressing from the rear. Fasten the flap. Make sure that the footpod does not
move and that it is aligned with your foot.
4. Turn the footpod on after your heart rate is displayed on your running computer. Press and
hold the red button on the footpod until the green light starts to flash.
After exercising, turn the footpod off by pressing and holding the red button until the green
light fades.
Note:
• If you have turned on the Help function on your running computer, Footpod signal found and a symbol
are displayed when turning the footpod on.
• If the message Check Footpod! is displayed, the running computer cannot receive any information from
the footpod. See chapter Frequently Asked Questions on page 77 for further instructions.
• When the green light on the footpod turns red, you need to replace the battery before your next run.
Tip: The more secure the footpod, the more accurate the speed and distance functions. Ensure the
maximum number of laces are holding the fork in place.
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Calibrating the Polar S1 Foot Pod
Calibrating the footpod improves the accuracy of speed / pace and distance measurements. It is recommended that you
calibrate the footpod when you use it for the first time, if there are significant changes in your running style or if the position
of the footpod on the shoe is dramatically changed (e.g., if you have changed your running shoes).
You can calibrate the S1 Foot Pod by running a preset distance at a steady pace. If you already know the calibration factor
(e.g., when moving from a flat terrain to a hilly terrain), you can set the factor manually.
For more information on how to calibrate the footpod, see page 43.
2.3 EXERCISE RECORDING
By pressing Start in the Time mode, you can start your exercise.
1. Wear the transmitter as described in the chapter Measuring Your Heart Rate on page 9.
2. Start from the Time mode. Press the Red button.
3. The running computer is in the Standby mode. Start and Settings are displayed. The default
exercise type flashes on the upper row. The wrist unit automatically starts searching for your
heart rate but your exercise is not recorded.
4. Select Start with the / buttons. Confirm your selection by pressing the Red button.
The stopwatch starts running and the exercise recording symbol is displayed. The
stopwatch and calculations are activated and recording of the exercise starts.
Tip: Alternatively, you can quickstart exercise recording in Time mode by pressing and holding the Red button.

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Note:
• Before starting the exercise recording you can change the default exercise to another in the Settings mode. In the Settings mode select
Exercise with the Red button and choose the desired exercise with the / buttons. Confirm with the Red button. Choose Select with
the Red button. The running computer returns automatically to the Standby mode.
• If you are starting an exercise that requires the footpod but you have not switched the footpod on, (Exercise name) requires Footpod
is displayed when starting the exercise. Switch on the footpod and activate the footpod setting on your running computer to continue the
exercise. For further information, see Feature Settings on page 43. If you do not change the footpod settings and press the Red button on
your running computer again, Exercise changed is displayed and the exercise will be automatically changed to Free exercise, which does
not require the footpod.
• If OwnZone is selected, the OwnZone determination procedure begins. For further information, see Determining Your OwnZone Heart
Rate Limits on page 59.
• The Battery Low message appears in the exercise mode when the battery of the running computer needs to be replaced. In that case,
see instructions in the chapter Care and Maintenance on page 72.
Tip: Use the Standby mode when you want to measure your heart rate but do not want to record it, e.g., when waiting for an event or
a competition to start.
• To return to the Time mode, press the Stop button twice.

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2.4 FUNCTIONS DURING EXERCISE
During your workout you can:
Store laps and view lap times.
View your current heart rate (in beats per minute or as a percentage of your maximum heart rate).
View the total duration of the exercise so far.
View how many calories you have burned during the exercise.
Check your speed / pace.
Check the distance you have run so far.
View the time of day.
Check with the timer or the distance alarm how much time is left of a particular phase before the phase
ends, and change to another phase.
Check your target heart rate zone and check whether you are within your target limits.
View your speed / pace limits.
View your heart rate intensity and lock the heart rate to a specific sport zone with ZoneLock. For more
information on Polar sport zones, see page 61.
Note:
• Your exercise information is saved only if the stopwatch has been on for more than one minute or if at least one lap has been stored.
• What you can view on the display during your workout depends on the display settings. See the next page for more information.

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Default views on the display:
Your running computer offers you a simultaneous view of three different lines of run information. During your exercise you
can view the following 5 default views of the display when using the footpod (only 3 display views when you do not use
the footpod). You can easily switch the display with the / buttons during your workout. The chance to view different
displays will help you view the desired information during your training.
Heart Rate view
• Speed / Pace / Lap time
(if footpod is off, lap time will
be displayed)
• Stopwatch
• Heart rate
Stopwatch view
• Heart rate
• Lap number and time
• Stopwatch
Lap time view
• Sport zones /
Target heart rate zone /
Target speed / pace zone
• Heart rate
• Lap time
Note: The display variations depend on your settings. See next page for instructions on how to change the displays.
Distance view (will not be
displayed, if footpod is off)
• Zone number and
countdown timer or distance /
Lap time
(Lap time will be displayed
if you have not set any timers
or distances to guide you to
change the zone)
• Sport zones /
Target heart rate zone /
Target speed or pace zone
• Distance
Speed / pace view (will not be
displayed, if footpod is off)
• Stopwatch
• Distance
• Speed / pace (depending on
the selected speed view)

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Changing the information shown on the display during your exercise:
You can personalize the displays with the display settings. It is up to you to decide which display combination you want to view.
1. Press Stop to go to the Stop menu. During the time you adjust the display, your exercise recording is paused.
2. Choose Settings with the / buttons. Confirm with the Red button.
3. From the Settings menu select Display. You can always change the displays Heart Rate, Stopwatch and Lap time.
When the footpod setting is on you can also change the Speed / Pace and Distance views. Select the view to be altered
with the / buttons.
4. When the Red button is pressed, the top row starts blinking. Browse the display information options with the /
buttons and confirm your selection with the Red button:
Stopwatch
Lap time
Time of day
Calories
Heart rate
Countdown timer / distance
Speed / Pace
Distance
Target zone limits
5. Secondly the middle row starts blinking. Repeat the same procedure as above.
6. Press Stop twice to return to the Stop menu and continue your workout by selecting Continue.
Note:
• To return the default display view, press and hold the Light button when the upper or middle row is blinking. Return Defaults? No / Yes
is displayed. Select Yes with the / buttons and confirm with the Red button.
• In the Exercise mode you can select the display that you have most recently changed by pressing and holding the button.
• Displays can be changed also before the exercise in Standby mode. Select Settings in Standby mode and choose Display from the menu.
Proceed as specified above.
Tip:
• Choose a display which corresponds to the feedback you require. For example, when training requires a set pace use a display with speed.
• Choose a display with Polar sport zones for an interval set. For a long run with a set distance, using a display with distance can be helpful.

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You can zoom in the features on the display to bring out information:
In exercise mode press the button (long press). You can see the middle row information
zoomed in, and a definition of the feature is displayed on the upper row. If you press the button
(long press) again, the display with three rows returns.
Note: You cannot zoom the target zone graphs.
Tip: During a road race or a running event, for example, it is useful to monitor your heart rate as a
percentage of your maximum heart rate as well as time (lap time on the top row and split time on the
lowest row). This will help you to stay in the correct heart rate zone and make it to the finishing line.
Storing lap and split time:
Press the Red button to
store lap time.
Lap number, average heart
rate for the lap, and lap
time are displayed.
After a few seconds the
average speed / pace and
distance for the lap are
displayed if the footpod
function is on.
If you have switched on
the AutoLap function, your
running computer will
record laps automatically.

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The lap time indicates the elapsed time for one lap. The split time is the elapsed time from the beginning of the exercise
until storing a lap time (for example from the beginning of the exercise until the 4th lap was stored).
Note:
• When the running computer is able to store less than 42 laps, the running computer beeps and Memory Low appears on the display.
• If the memory of your running computer is full, the running computer beeps and Memory full is displayed. The exercise is recorded and
lap times are shown but not accumulated and saved to the File.
• When the maximum exercise time is reached, the running computer beeps and Maximum exercise time is displayed for 10 seconds.
The exercise timers are stopped and the exercise is not recorded anymore.
Locking the heart rate zone on a specific sport zone (ZoneLock): When exercising without
preset target zones you can lock your heart rate on a specific sport zone. If for example you are
running with a heart rate of 130 bpm which is 75% of your maximum heart rate and match
to the sport zone 3, you can press and hold the Red button to lock your heart rate to this zone.
SportZone 3 Locked 70%-79% is displayed and the graph will be displayed on the Lap Time
view (if you have not changed the displays before). When you continue with your exercise and
happen to fall below or go beyond the sport zone, the running computer will alert you by beeping (if the TZ Alarm function is
on). If your heart rate is lower than 50% or higher than 100% of your maximum heart rate, you cannot see the heart symbol
on the chart.
You can unlock the sport zone by pressing and holding the Red button. SportZone 3 Unlocked appears on the display.
For more information on how to apply Polar sport zones in your training, see page 61.
Tip: Locking your heart rate to a specific sport zone can be particularly helpful when on a recovery run. This will ensure full recovery before
your next hard training session.
Pausing exercise: Press the Stop button. Exercise recording, stopwatch, and other functions are paused. To continue, select
Continue from the menu and press the Red button.
Tip: When you need to stop for a drink or you are at a set of traffic lights, you can pause the exercise recording.

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Exercising in the dark (Night mode): If you activate the backlight by pressing the Light button during an exercise recording,
the backlight will reactivate automatically during the same exercise every time you press any button or use the -Touch
function. The backlight activates also when AutoLap is saved.
Viewing the Settings menu: Press and hold the Light button. In the Settings menu you can change the following features of
your running computer:
• Keylock
• TZ Alarm*
• Change zone**
• HR view
• -Touch
• Speed view
• AutoLap
Note: For more information on the features, see the chapter Feature Settings on page 43.
*For more information on TZ Alarm, see the chapter Target Zone Limits on page 58.
**Displayed only when exercising in a mode with preset target limits. You can change the zone manually to another by selecting this.
Tip: When you are in an environment where you do not want to bother other people with beeping sounds, turn off the target zone alarm.
Keylock: You can lock or unlock all buttons except the Light button during exercise. Keylock is useful when engaging in
sports where you might accidentally press buttons. To lock the buttons, press and hold the Light button to go to the Quick
menu. Select the Keylock from the menu with the / buttons and press the Red button to confirm. The symbol is
displayed. To unlock the buttons press and hold the Light button. Hold to unlock buttons is displayed. Press and hold the
Light button until the symbol disappears. Buttons unlocked is displayed.