Polar Refrigerator RS100 User's Manual
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1. 19 3 VIEWING RECORDED INFORMATION FILE 20 4 TOTAL VALUES 24 11 VIEWING TOTAL 24 22 ht Dura eter db 26 EE DI 21 51 TIMER SETTINGS 28 5 2 LIMITS SETTINGS 70 5 2 1 OwnZone Limits 5 2 2 Manual 34 5 2 3 D activate Target Zone MitS ces ette rerit 37 5 3 WATCH SETTINGS 5 3 1 Alarm 5 3 2 Time Setting 5 3 3 Date Setting 5 4 USER SETTINGS 5 5 GENERAL SETTINGS 5 5 1 Sound Setting 5 5 2 Unit Setting 5 6 PERSONALIZE YOUR WRIST UNIT WITH A LOGO 8 PRECAUTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 52 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 5 54 LIMITED POLAR INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE 56 POLAR DISCLAIMER 57 8 Dear customer Congratulations on your purchase of a new Polar RS100 Running Computer Your running computer helps you achieve your exercise goals It provides feedback on your body s response to exercise The following tasks can be performed with the running computer Planning Base your training and various exercise sessions on heart rate Setting pace and controlling intensity e Your heart rate is an accur2. 358 8 5202 300 www polar fi aa POLAR LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
3. F temperature CR 2025 Average 700 hours of use O ring 20 0 x 1 0 Material FPM 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F Polyamide 35 Polyester 35 Polyamide 30 Polyurethane Heart Rate Monitor Accuracy 1 or 1 bpm whichever larger definition applies to steady state conditions Heart rate measuring range 15 240 File 1 exercise file Maximum time recorded to file 99 h 59 min 59s Totals Maximum Tot Time 9999 h Maximum Tot Cal 999 999 Maximum Tot Count 999 999 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Polar UpLink Tool PC Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 XP Sound card Dynamic loudspeakers or headphones The Polar RS100 training computer applies the following patented technologies among others OwnZone assessment for determining personal target heart rate limits for the day OwnCode coded transmission Wearlink technology for heart rate measurement gt 55 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 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 Oy Polar Electro Inc guarantees the original consumer pu
4. HR Red button adjust this if you know your laboratory measured current maximum heart rate value Your age predicted maximum heart rate value 220 age is displayed as a default setting when you set this value for the first time 10 HR Sit Red button adjust your heart rate value in a sitting position return to Time mode press and hold the Stop button Maximum heart rate value max is used to estimate energy expenditure HR max is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion HR max is also useful when determining exercise intensity The most accurate method for determining your individual is to perform a maximal exercise stress test in a laboratory Heart rate value in a sitting position HR is used to estimate energy expenditure To determine your easily wear your transmitter sit down and do not engage in any physical activity After two or three minutes press the Red button in Time mode to view your heart rate This is your HRgit To calculate your more precisely repeat the procedure several times and calculate your average 44 4 9 5 GENERAL SETTINGS You can view and change the following settings in the General Settings mode sound On or Off unit format kg cm or Ib ft 5 5 1 SOUND SETTING Sound settings include the button sound and Stopwatch sounds Sound settings do not affect the watch alarms 1 I
5. Directive 2006 66 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators These products and batteries accumulators inside Polar products should thus be disposed of separately in EU countries e This marking shows that the product is protected against electric shocks 56 lt 11 POLAR 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 of the products described herein This product is protected by one or several of the following patents W096 20640 US6104947 US 6361502 US 6418394 US 6537227 US6714812 188972 FR92 09150 GB2258587 HK306 1996 69592117 7 US5486818 Fl 88223 DE 4215549 FR 92 06120 GB 2257523 HK 113 1996 SG 9591671 4 US 5491474 196380 085611346 EP665947 DE69414362 14150 DE20008882 3 FR0006504 056477397 14069 DE29910633 GB2339833 US6272365 Other patents pending Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001 2008 certi
6. Sex e MALE FEMALE A Y Red button select sex Settings done is displayed To change your settings press the Stop button until you return to the desired setting To accept settings press the Red button or wait until the display automatically goes to Time mode ENG 11 2 1 WEARING YOUR TRANSMITTER To measure your heart rate you need to wear the transmitter 1 12 4 62 ze ct p o o 1 Wet the electrode areas of the strap under running water 2 Attach the connector to the strap Adjust the strap to fit tightly but comfortably 3 Tie the strap around your chest just below the chest muscles and attach the hook to the other end of the strap 4 Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a central and upright position Note Detach the connector from the strap after every use to maximize the transmitter battery lifetime Sweat and moisture may keep the electrodes wet and the transmitter activated This will reduce the transmitter battery life See detailed washing instructions in the Care and Maintenance chapter ENG 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
7. displayed if you have stored at least three laps The best lap cannot be the last lap Split time Lap time Average heart rate and heart rate at the end of the lap alternate Lap number Toreturn to Time mode press and hold the Stop button 23 4 TOTAL VALUES Total values include cumulative values of information recorded during your training sessions Use the Total values file as a weekly monthly counter of your training values The values are updated automatically when exercise recording is stopped This function keeps track of your cumulative values starting from the last reset For further information on how to reset the values see page 26 Note If there are no Total values accumulated yet No Totals is displayed 4 1 VIEWING TOTAL VALUES 1 In the Time mode press the A or W button until Totals is displayed 2 Press the Red button Tot Time and the total time are displayed 3 Use the A or V button to browse through the following information Total values Press Red button Tot Time 10 The date cumulation started Tot Time A V Tot Cal A V Tot Count A N f no Total values are accumulated yet the reset date is displayed ResetAll Total cumulative exercise duration starting at previous reset 24 4 ENG The date cumulation started Total cumulative burnt kilocalories Cal starting at previous reset The date cumulation started Total cumulat
8. near other people with heart rate monitors or any source of electromagnetic disturbance for further information on interference see Precautions on page 50 A frame around the heart rate symbol indicates a coded heart rate transmission Aheart rate symbol without a frame indicates a non coded heart rate transmission The heart rate measurement functions also in a non coded mode especially if there aren t any sources of interface nearby Note If the wrist unit does not display your heart rate make sure 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 13 2 2 EXERCISE RECORDING There are two modes in the exercise menu Standby and Recording In Standby mode your heart rate is displayed but your exercise is not recorded In Recording mode exercise is recorded and stopwatch and other functions are activated 1 Wear the transmitter as described in the section Wearing Your Transmitter on page 12 2 Start from the Time mode Press the Red button The wrist unit will automatically search for your heart rate The heart rate and the framed heart symbol will appear in 15 seconds 3 Standby text and symbol L are displayed The wrist unit automatically starts to search for your heart rate 4 Press the Red button Exercise time starts running and exercise recording symbol 691 is displayed You are now in Recordi
9. 19 19 136 36 153 53 170 55 165 83 99 99 116 16 132 32 149 49 165 60 160 80 96 96 112 12 128 28 144 44 160 65 155 78 93 93 109 09 124 24 140 40 155 36 4 5 2 3 DEACTIVATE TARGET ZONE LIMITS Deactivate target heart rate zone limits so no limits are used during exercise and no limit values are calculated in the File See steps 1 4 on page 29 The display reads Press A or Y to set Press the Red button to accept 5 OwnZone Manual Off LIM Red button select Off To return to Time mode press and hold the Stop button ENG gt 37 9 3 WATCH SETTINGS 53 1 ALARM 1 In Time mode press V Settings is displayed 2 Press the Red button Timer SET is displayed 3 Press V until Watch SET is displayed 4 Continue by pressing the Red button and follow the steps below 5 Marm A V Red button Once Mon Fri Daily Off select Alarm mode Skip step 6 for 24h format 6 AM PM for 12h format Red button select AM or PM 7 Hours A Y Red button adjust the hours 8 Minutes A Y Red button adjust the minutes Toreturn to the Time mode press and hold the Stop button 38 4 Alarm The Alarm functions in all modes When the Alarm sounds Alarm with a flashing backlight is displayed The alarm will sound for a minute unless you press the Stop button To delay the alarm an extra 10 minutes press the A V or the Red button Snooze is displayed The alarm will sound again after 10 minutes
10. OwnZone limits 6 HR HR A V Red button select heart rate format beats per minute or of your maximum heart rate return to Time mode press and hold the Stop button Tip See polarpersonaltrainer com for heart rate based Polar Training Programs 30 4 Determining Your OwnZone Heart Rate Limits Before you start to determine your OwnZone make sure that You entered your user settings correctly The wrist unit will ask for missing information for example date of birth before accepting limit settings You activate the OwnZone limits With the function on the wrist unit will automatically determine your OwnZone everytime you start recording an exercise session You should redefine your OwnZone When changing your exercise environment or exercise mode f you feel unusual about the physical state of your body when starting to exercise For example you are stressed or not feeling well The main idea is that you start your exercise with a warm up period at a light intensity i e heart rate lower than 100 bpm 50 You then gradually increase the intensity of your exercise to raise your heart rate gt 31 1 Start your exercise as described in the section Exercise Recording on page 14 2 OwnZone determination begins and the OwnZone symbol appears in the upper row of the display Alternatively to skip OwnZone determination and use the previously determined OwnZone press the Red button Det
11. Polar RS100 User Manual P POLAR LISTEN TO YOUR BODY RS100 QUICK GUIDE Summary FILE Duration HR avg Limits if limits are set n Zone if limits are set Cal Fat Press Stop Press Stop Press 2x Stop Time mode Standby mode Recording mode Press Red button Press Red button View detailed information on your latest exercise Sessions Press Press Red button Time Date A V Duration Avg HR Max HR A V Limits A V In Above Below Zone A V Cal Fat A V Laps View long term information on your exercise sessions Tot Time A V Tot Cal A V Tot Count A V ResetAll Press Red button Change alarm time and other settings Press Press Red button Timer SET A V Limits SET A V Watch SET A V User SET A V General SET WRIST UNIT BUTTONS Note Pressing a button briefly has a different effect than pressing and holding the button for a longer period of time for at least 1 second Move to the next mode or menu level Increase the selected value Change the top row information in the Exercise recording mode and in the Time mode Turn the target zone alarm on or off during Exercise recording mode press and hold the button for at least 1 second Turn the backlight on Turn the Keylock on or off in Time and Exercise modes press and hold the 7 button for at least 1 sec
12. Stop button Summary FILE is displayed and the following information starts scrolling Duration total exercise time HR avg average heart rate Limits upper and lower limits of your target zone if limits are set In Zone time spent in your target zone if limits are set Cal Fat accumulated calories burnt during exercise fat percentage of burnt calories The wrist unit returns automatically to Time mode after scrolling through the summary file Note The alternating information switches automatically on the display Alternate the information manually by pressing the Red button or stop the review by pressing the Stop button Detailed exercise information is placed in the File mode 19 3 VIEWING RECORDED INFORMATION FILE Press Red button m Time Date Duration Avg HR Max HR Limits In Above Below Zone Fat Laps 20 4 The exercise File allows you to review heart rate and exercise information collected while recording an exercise session Your exercise information is saved only if the stopwatch has been on for more than one minute or one lap has been restored 1 In the Time mode press A File is displayed 2 Press the Red button Date and Time alternate on the display 3 Press V to browse through the recorded information Recorded exercise file information Date Time Recording date and exercise st
13. To cancel the snooze and Alarm press the Stop button in Snooze mode Alternatively you can quick access Alarm settings in Time mode by pressing and holding the Stop button Note If the battery low symbol t appears in the display the Alarm cannot be activated However the Watch Alarm will work once if it is set before the symbol appears 5 3 2 TIME SETTING 1 In Time mode press V Settings is displayed 2 Press the Red button Timer SET is displayed 3 Press V until Watch SET is displayed 4 Continue by pressing the Red button until TIME is displayed and follow the steps below The display reads Press A or Y to set Press the Red button to accept 5 Time Red button 12h 24h select 12h or 24h format Skip step 6 for 24h format 6 AM PM for 12h format Red button select AM or PM 7 Hours Red button adjust the hours 8 Minutes Red button adjust the minutes To return to Time mode press and hold the Stop button 40 4 ENG 5 3 3 DATE SETTING 1 In Time mode press V Settings is displayed 2 Press the Red button Timer SET is displayed 3 Press V until Watch SET is displayed 4 Continue by pressing the Red button until Date is displayed and follow the steps below Note The order for setting the date depends on the time format selected 24h day month year 12h month day year 5 Day Month Red button adjust the day in 24h format or the mont
14. arting time alternate on the display IU 10251096 Note The alternating information switches automatically on the display For quick scrolling press the Red button ENG alins Liia Duration of recorded exercise Alternation between Average heart rate of average heart rate Maximum heart rate of maximum heart rate The upper and lower limits of your target heart rate zone if limits are set Note The limits of your target heart rate zone are displayed as HR or as bpm depending on the heart rate view mode For further information see page 17 21 nnm Alternation between Time spent below your target zone during exercise if limits are set Lali Fatx Calories burnt while exercising and fat 5 50 Kca percentage of burnt calories 45 An estimate of fat consumption is calculated using total kilocalories Cal expended during a training session Fat percentage can vary between 10 and 60 For example if total energy expenditure during exercise is 245 Cal and fat percentage is 45 then 45 of the energy needed for exercise was taken from fat resources and 55 from carbohydrates 224 Number of laps while exercising To view detailed lap information press the Red button BestLap lap time and lap number are displayed e Press V to scroll through the lap information To stop viewing lap information press Stop Note The best lap information is
15. ate measure of exercise intensity it tells you how hard you are working Use heart rate to set a pace that you are able to maintain Keeping safe Monitor your heart rate during exercise to keep yourself from pushing too hard or overtraining Checking progress Your heart rate allows you to objectively measure improvements in your fitness level For a particular speed and time distance your heart rate should decrease with improvements in your fitness Adapting to environment Your heart rate responds to internal and external factors acting on your body for example stress lack of sleep altitude and temperature Using your running computer will help ensure a quality workout in varying conditions Read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with your running computer This manual also contains a section about maintenance Have success and fun using your running computer 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 exercise information after your workouts Polar WearLink transmitter The transmitter sends the heart rate signal to the training computer The transmitter consists of a connector and a strap 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE RS100 RUNNING COMPUTER 1 1 PRODUCT ELEMENTS The Polar RS100 Running Computer package consists of the following parts Polar Web Services polarpersonaltrain
16. d heart rate zone heart rate variability based OwnZone determination was not 65 85 of HR max successful and no previous OwnZone determination existed Note OwnZone has been developed for healthy people Some health conditions may cause heart rate variability based OwnZone determination to fail for example high blood pressure some cardiac arrhythmias and some medications You can now continue with your exercise Try to stay inside the given heart rate zone to maximize exercise benefits Tip For further information on OwnZone see www polar fi ENG 33 5 2 2 MANUAL LIMITS If you have not entered your date of birth in Basic Settings the wrist unit will ask for the missing information before accepting the limit settings The wrist unit displays your previously defined heart rate limits Alternatively if you have not defined the manual limits before your age based limits are displayed See steps 1 4 on page 29 The display reads Press A or Y to set Press the Red button to accept 5 OwnZone Manual Off LIM Red button select Manual 6 HR HR A Y Red button select heart rate format beats per minute or of your maximum heart rate 7 MighLimit A V Red button adjust the upper limit 8 LowLimit A V Red button adjust the lower limit To return to Time mode press and hold the Stop button 34 4 ENG Instead of determining your target heart rate zone by using OwnZone you can define your target heart rat
17. e monitor users when starting you exercise recording Cardiac arrhythmia may cause irregular readings or a cardiac event may have altered your ECG waveform In these cases consult your physician another person with a running computer or a heart rate moni tor is causing interference Move away from that person and continue your exercise normally Alternatively 1 Take the transmitter off your chest for 30 seconds Stay away from the person with the other device 2 Putthe transmitter back on and bring the wrist unit up to your chest near the transmitter s Polar logo The wrist unit will start looking for a heart rate signal again Continue your exercise normally the low battery symbol appears Usually the first sign of an expired battery is the low battery indicator on the display For further information see page 49 Note Due to cold conditions the low battery indicator may appear but the indicator disappears when you return to a normal temperature the display is blank The running computer is in battery saving mode when it is dispatched from the factory To activate it press the Red button twice The Basic Settings starts For further information see page 8 Alternatively the battery may be dead see the next question for further instructions gt 53 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Polar RS100 may be worn when swimming To maintain water resistance do not press buttons under water For more infor
18. e limits by using the age formula Your target heart rate zone is a range between lower and upper heart rate limits expressed as percentages of your maximum heart rate max or as beats per minute bpm HR max is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion The wrist unit calculates your max using to your age Maximum heart rate 220 age For more accurate measurement of your max visit your doctor or exercise physiologist for an exercise stress test How to use the Target Heart Rate Zones In exercise different heart rate zones produce different fitness and health benefits The heart rate zones that suit you depend on your goal and your basic physical condition Tip For further information on target zones and for a personalized training program see polarpersonaltrainer com The table below contains target heart rate zones in beats per minute bpm estimated by age in 5 year intervals Calculate your own may write down your own target heart rate zones and select the ones suitable for your training Age HR vax 50 60 of 60 7096 of 70 80 0 80 90 of 90 100 of HR HR 20 200 100 120 120 140 40 160 60 180 80 200 29 195 98 117 117 137 37 156 56 176 76 195 30 190 95 114 114 133 33 152 52 171 71 190 35 185 93 111 111 130 30 148 48 167 67 185 40 180 90 108 108 126 26 144 44 162 62 180 45 175 88 105 105 123 23 140 40 158 58 175 50 170 85 102 102 1
19. eaving it in a car or mounted on the bike mount Keep your training computer clean To maintain the water resistance do not wash the training computer with a pressure washer Clean the training computer with a mild soap and water solution and rinse it with clean water Do not immerse it in water Dry it carefully with a soft towel Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals Avoid hard hits to the training computer as these may damage the sensor units Service During the two year guarantee warranty period we recommend that you have service done by an authorized Polar Service Center only The warranty does not cover damage or consequential dam age caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses visit www polar fi support and country specific websites Register your Polar product at http register polar fi to ensure we can keep improving our products and services to better meet your needs Note The username for your Polar Account is always your email address The same username and password are valid for Polar product registration polarpersonaltrainer com Polar discussion forum and Newsletter registration Changing Batteries Training Computer We recommend that you have the training computer battery re placed by an authorized Polar Service Center They test your Polar training computer for water resistance after bat
20. er 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 latest product tips and support online at www polar fi The latest version of this user manual can be downloaded at www polar fi support 1 2 USING YOUR POLAR RS100 FOR THE FIRST TIME Enter your settings in the Basic Settings mode time date units and personal settings How to enter the Basic Settings Entering accurate personal information ensures that you receive correct feedback based on your performance calorie consumption OwnZone determination etc Activate the wrist unit by pressing any button The wrist unit cannot be turned off once activated The display fills with numbers and letters 1 Press the Red button Settings is displayed 2 Continue by pressing the Red button and follow the steps on next page Note e The numbers scroll faster if you press and hold the or V button as you adjust the value After a change of battery or after you reset the wrist unit you only need to set the time and date in Basic Settings You can skip the rest of the settings by pressing and holding the Stop button Tip You can design and download logos to the display using the Polar UpLink Tool Download UpLink Tool free of charge at www polar fi or polarpersonaltrainer com For further information see page 47 The disp
21. ermination of your OwnZone happens in five stages Ozh ____ Walk at a slow pace for 1 min Keep your heart rate below 100 bpm 50 HR max during this first stage After each stage you will hear a beep if the sound settings are on and the display automatically illuminates if you have switched the backlight on once before indicating the end of the stage Walk at a normal pace for 1 min Slowly increase your heart rate by 10 20 bpm 5 max Walk at a brisk pace for 1 min Slowly increase your heart rate by 10 20 bpm 5 Jog at a slow pace for 1 min Slowly increase your heart rate by 10 20 bpm 5 max Jog at brisk pace or run for 1 min 3 At some point during the five stages you will hear two beeps Your OwnZone has now been determined and you can begin your planned exercise session The OwnZone determination method see the table on the next page and OwnZone heart rate limits are displayed The limits are displayed as beats per minute bpm or as a percentage of your maximum heart rate HR depending on your settings 324 The display reads OwnZone determination method Reasons for using this method OwnZone heart rate variability If not successful then 07 latest previous OwnZone your heart rate variability decreased either too slowly or too fast based on heart rate variability or your heart rate exceeded the safety limit of the OwnZone determination If not successful then AgeBased age base
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23. gnant 50 4 Note that in addition to exercise intensity medications for heart blood pressure psychological conditions asthma breathing etc as well as some energy drinks alcohol and nicotine may affect your heart rate It is important to be sensitive to your body s responses during exercise If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when exercising it is recommended that you stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity Notice to individuals with pacemakers defibrillators or other implanted electronic devices Individuals who have a pacemaker use the Polar Running Computer at their own risk Before starting use we always recommend a maximal exercise stress test under a doctor s supervision The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the Polar Running Computer If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with your skin or if you suspect an allergic reac tion due to using the product check the listed materials page 55 To avoid any skin reaction to the transmitter wear it over a shirt However moisten the shirt well under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation Note The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause a black color to come off the transmitter s surface possibly staining light colored clothes If you use perfume or insect repellent on your skin you must ensure that it does not come into contact with the
24. h in 12h format 6 Month Day Red button adjust the month in 24h format or the day in 12h format 7 Year A Y Red button adjust the year To return to Time mode press and hold the Stop button gt 41 5 4 USER SETTINGS Entering correct personal information ensures that your calorie counter operates with the highest possible degree of accuracy 1 In the Time mode press V Settings is displayed 2 Press the Red button until Timer SET is displayed 3 Press V until User SET is displayed 4 Press the Red button to specify the user information settings and follow the steps below 5 Weight Red button kg Ibs adjust your weight Note e The weight and height units depend on your choice in the Units settings If you previously chose the wrong units change them in weight and height setting mode by pressing and holding the Light button change your settings press Stop and return to step 4 6 Height cm ft A V Red button adjust your height inch for Unit 2 A Y Red button 424 The display reads Press A or V to set Press the Red button to accept 7 Birthday e Month adjust the day in 24h format or the month 12h format Month Day A Y adjust the month in 24h format or the day in 12h format Year adjust the year 8 Sex MALE FEMALE A V select gender ENG Red button Red button Red button Red button 43 9
25. his is called OwnZone 0Z OwnZone ensures that you exercise within safe limits Manually set Target Zone You can create a target heart rate zone by setting upper and lower heart rate limits manually Use this feature to maintain a particular level of intensity depending on your objectives Deactivate Target Zone Limits You can also deactivate target zone limits In the Time mode press V Settings is displayed Press the Red button Timer SET is displayed Press until Limits SET is displayed Press the Red button OwnZone Manual or Off starts flashing Press A or V to select OwnZone Manual or Off For further information on OwnZone see page 30 for manual limits see page 34 gt 5 2 1 OWNZONE LIMITS The OwnZone 07 feature determines your personal training zone primarily based on your heart rate variability For most adults OwnZone corresponds to 65 85 of maximum heart rate HR nax The OwnZone varies daily depending on your physical condition and mental state for example if you are not recovered from the previous training or feel stressed OwnZone limits can be determined in 1 5 minutes during a warm up period by walking jogging or doing another sport If determination based on heart rate variability is not successful the previous OwnZone limits or your age predicted limits 65 85 of HR max are used See the steps 1 4 on page 29 5 OwnZone Manual Off LIM Red button select
26. ive exercise count starting at previous reset Reset all Total values For further information see page 26 f no Total values are accumulated yet the reset date is displayed To exit Total values press the Stop button return to Time mode press and hold the Stop button Note When the Total values memory become full the accumulation starts from the 0 again 4 2 RESETTING TOTAL VALUES Use Total values as a seasonal or weekly monthly counter of your exercise values by resetting them once a season Once reset a value cannot be retrieved You can reset one particular value or all values at once ResetAll Start with any display in the previous table Tot Time Tot Cal Tot Count or ResetAll 1 Press the Red button to start resetting the desired value Reset is displayed 2 Press the Red button Are You Sure is displayed 3 If sure press the Red button Alternatively to cancel the reset press the Stop button return to Time mode press and hold the Stop button 26 4 5 SETTINGS Press Red button m Timer SET Limits SET Watch SET User SET General SET ENG You can view or change the settings in the Settings menu To set values Select or adjust using or V The numbers scroll faster if you press and hold or V while adjusting values Accept your selection and go deeper in the menu with the Red button Cancel your selecti
27. lay reads Press A or Y to set Press the Red button to accept 3 Time Set 12h 24h Red button select 12h or 24h format AM PM for 12h format Red button select AM or PM Hours Red button adjust the hours Minutes Red button adjust the minutes Note The date will be displayed according to the time format selected 24h day month year 12h month day year 4 Date Set Day Month Red button adjust the day in 24h format or the month in 12h format e Month Day A M Red button adjust the month in 24h format or the day in 12h format Year adjust the year Red button ENG 9 The display reads Press A or Y to set Press the Red button to accept 5 Unit 1 kg cm Unit 2 Ib ft 6 Unit Weight kg Ibs select the units adjust your weight Note To reselect units press and hold the Light button in weight or height setting display 7 Height cm ft inch Unit 2 Birthday Day Month Month Day Year 10 4 adjust your height adjust the day in 24h format or the month in 12h format adjust the month in 24h format or the day in 12h format A V adjust the year Red button Red button Red button Red button Red button Red button Red button ENG The display reads Press A or Y to set Press the Red button to accept 9
28. mation visit http www polar fi support Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281 Products are divided into three categories according to their water resistance Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category and compare it to the chart below Please note that these definitions do not necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers Marking on the Wash splashes sweat Bathing and Skin diving with SCUBA diving Water re case back raindrops etc swimming snorkel no air tanks with air tanks AE Water resistant Splashes sweat raindrops etc Water resistant X X Minimum for bathing 30m 50m and swimming For frequent use in X X X water but no SCUBA Water resistant 100m diving 54 4 ENG WRIST UNIT Battery life Battery type Operating temperature Wrist strap material Back cover and Wrist strap buckle material Water resistant 50m Watch Accuracy TRANSMITTER Battery type Battery life Battery cap sealing ring Operating temperature Connector material Strap material Average 2 years normal use 1h day 7 days week CR 2032 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F Polyurethane Stainless steel complying with the EU Directive 94 27 EU and its amendment 1999 C 205 05 on the release of nickel from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin better than 0 5 seconds day at 25 C 77
29. n Time mode press V Settings is displayed 2 Press the Red button until Timer SET is displayed 3 Press V until General SET is displayed 4 Press the Red button and follow the steps below 5 Sound Red button On OFF select the sound on or off Toreturn to Time mode press and hold the Stop button Note Wrist unit sounds and the backlight function are turned off when the low battery symbol is displayed However the Watch Alarm will work once if it is set before the symbol appears gt 45 5 5 2 UNIT SETTING 1 In the Time mode press V Settings is displayed 2 Press the Red button until Timer SET is displayed 3 Press V until General SET is displayed 4 Press the Red button twice and follow the steps below The display reads Press A or Y to set Press the Red button to accept 5 Unit kg cm Unit lb ft A V Red button 1 2 select unit Note The Unit setting affects to personal information units and watch settings 46 4 ENG 5 6 PERSONALIZE YOUR WRIST UNIT WITH A LOGO You can personalize your running computer by designing and transfering your own logo to the display of the wrist unit For this you need the Polar UpLink Tool Download the Polar UpLink Tool at www polar fi or polarpersonaltrainer com To use the Polar UpLink Tool you need a PC with a sound card and dynamic loudspeakers or headphones See www polar fi or polarpersonaltrainer com for further instructions gt 41 Ca
30. nd split time Press the Red button to store lap and split time Lap time Split time Average heart rate of the lap AVG Average heart rate of the lap AVG Number of the lap Number of the lap Lap time indicates elapsed time for lap Split time is 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 If the maximum amount of laps 99 is stored Lap Time FULL text will be displayed If maximum file recording time 99 hours 59 min 59 s is exceeded the wrist unit beeps pauses recording and displays HALT Pausing exercise Press the Stop button Exercise recording stopwatch and other calculations are paused You can view the upper row information by pressing A To continue press the Red button Exercising in the dark 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 Heart Touch function Keylock T Press and hold the Light button to lock or unlock all buttons except the Light button Locked or Unlocked is displayed Keylock is useful when engaging sports where you might get accidental button press 18 4 2 4 STOPPING THE EXERCISE AND VIEWING SUMMARY FILE 1 Press the Stop button to pause the exercise recording Paused and the Standby symbol are displayed 2 Press the
31. ng mode Note You can review Timer settings if activated in Standby mode by pressing A Switch heart rate formats heart rate as beats per minute or heart rate as a percentage of maximum heart rate HR by pressing Alternatively you can quickstart exercise recording in Time mode by pressing and holding the Red button The Manual target heart rate zone limits are on as default To change heart rate limits follow instructions on page 29 before starting to exercise f OwnZone is selected the OwnZone determination procedure begins For further information see Determining Your OwnZone Heart Rate Limits on page 31 To skip OwnZone determination and use previously determined OwnZone press the Red button when OwnZone symbol appears in the display If you have not determined your OwnZone before your age based target zone will be used 14 4 2 3 FUNCTIONS DURING EXERCISE Note Your exercise information is saved only if the stopwatch has been running for more than one minute or if one lap has been stored Turning the Target Zone Alarm Sound ii on or off Press and hold ii indicates that the Target Zone Alarm sound is activated Target Zone Alarm With the Target Zone Alarm you can make sure you exercise at the correct intensity When the target zone heart rate limits are activated the wrist unit sounds an alarm when you are above or below your limits You can set the limits for your target zone in the Setti
32. ngs Limits menu For further information see page 29 If you are out of your target zone the heart rate value starts flashing and the wrist unit beeps with each heartbeat Note When heart rate limits are not activated no Target Zone Alarm in the exercise recording mode will sound nor will target zone information be placed in the Summary File or File Checking Time of Day and Target Zone Limits Place the wrist unit near the Polar logo on the transmitter The time is displayed for three seconds and current Target Zone limits for another three seconds gt 15 Changing the upper row information Press A to view the following options Calories Cal The kilocalories burnt so far Timer 1 time Timer 2 time is displayed when is displayed when timer 1 is active timer 2 is active Displayed only if timer is on For further information on timers see page 28 Note If you have not set your personal settings in Basic Settings calories are not shown and the calories display is skipped 16 4 Changing the lower row information Press V to view the following options Heart rate as beats per minute bpm Heart rate as a percentage of your maximum heart rate HR Display example For example during a road race or a running event 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 middle row gt 17 Storing lap a
33. oes not damage the battery but it may decrease the capacity and lifetime of the battery 1 Using a coin open the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise to OPEN 2 Insert the battery CR2025 inside the cover with the positive side against the cover Make sure the sealing ring is in the groove to ensure water resistance 3 Press the cover back into the connector 4 Use the coin to turn the cover clockwise to CLOSE Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type 49 The Polar training computer displays your performance indicators and helps you achieve your personal training goals It indicates the level of physiological strain and intensity during your exercise No other use is intended or implied Minimizing Possible Risks When Exercising Training may include some risk Before beginning a regular training program answer the following questions concern ing your health status If you answer yes to any of these questions consult a physician before starting any training program Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years Do you have high blood pressure or high blood choles terol Do you have symptoms of any disease Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication Do you have a history of breathing problems Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment Do you use a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device Do you smoke Are you pre
34. on or return to the previous mode or menu by pressing Stop Tip Learn how your training can benefit from your running computer s features by consulting the running and training tips at polarpersonaltrainer com 27 5 1 TIMER SETTINGS Running intervals is an important part of developing your running performance Your running computer is equipped with two alternating timers allowing you to set one repeating or two different alternating time intervals Tip You can set timer 1 for a sprint run of 4 minutes and timer 2 for a 2 minute recovery Once set the first timer will begin when the stopwatch is started in Recording mode When Timer 1 is finished the alarm sounds once and Timer 2 automatically starts When Timer 2 is finished the alarm will sound twice and Timer 1 automatically begins again and so on 1 In Time mode press V Settings is displayed 2 Press the Red button Timer SET is displayed 3 Continue by pressing the Red button and follow the steps below 4 Timer 1 Red button OFF turn the Timer 1 on or off 5 Minutes Red button adjust the minutes 0 99 minutes 6 Seconds A V Red button adjust the seconds 0 59 To set Timer 2 return to step 4 return to Time mode press and hold the Stop button 28 lt 5 2 LIMITS SETTINGS TARGET HEART RATE ZONE SETTING OwnZone Your running computer is able to determine your individual aerobic cardiovascular heart rate zone automatically T
35. ond Keylock prevents accidental pressing of the buttons Stop pause or cancel the function Exit the menu and return to the previous level of the menu Return to the Time mode press and hold the button for at least 1 second in all modes except in the exercise mode Enter the Alarm setting mode in the Time mode press and hold the button for at Red button least 1 second Start enter or accept the function Enter the displayed mode or menu and move to a lower menu level Enter the exercise mode Enter the Exercise recording mode from the Time mode press and hold the button for at least 1 second Move to a previous mode or menu level Decrease the selected value Change the lower row information in the Exercise recording mode Heart Touch hands free button To view the time and target zone limits during exercise without pressing buttons bring the wrist unit near the Polar logo on the transmitter ENG 3 CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE RS100 RUNNING 1 11 PRODUCT ELEMENTS 7 1 2 USING YOUR POLAR RS100 FOR THE FIRST TIME 8 2 EXERCISING 2 1 WEARING YOUR TRANSMITTER 0 2 2 EXERCISE endete haer t 2 3 FUNCTIONS DURING EXERCISE 2 4 STOPPING THE EXERCISE AND VIEWING SUMMARY
36. rate reading becomes erratic or extremely high Strong electromagnetic signals can cause erratic readings So move away from possible sources of disturbance such as high voltage power lines traffic lights overhead lines of electric railways or trams car motors bike computers some motor driven exercise equipment like fitness testers or cell phones If moving away does not help and the heart rate reading remains erratic slow down your speed and check your pulse manually If you feel it corresponds to the high reading on the display you may be experiencing cardiac arrhythmia Most cases of arrhythmia are not serious but consult your doctor nevertheless the heart symbol flashes irregularly Check that your wrist unit is not further than 1 m 3 ft from the transmitter Check that the transmitter has not become loose during exercise Make sure that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened 52 4 Make sure that there is no other heart rate transmitter within 1 m 3 ft Cardiac arrhythmia may cause irregular readings In this case consult your physician there is no heart rate reading Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed Make sure the transmitter is clean Check that you are not near high voltage power lines televisions cell phones or other sources of electromagnetic interference Also make sure that you are not near 1 m 3 ft other heart rat
37. rchaser of this device that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two 2 years from the date of purchase The receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase The guarantee does not cover the battery normal wear and tear damage due to misuse abuse accidents or non compliance with the precautions improper maintenance commercial use cracked broken or scratched cases displays elastic strap and Polar apparel 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 Items purchased second hand are not covered by the two 2 year warranty unless otherwise stipulated by local law During the guarantee period the product will be either repaired or replaced at any of the authorized Polar Service Centers regardless of the country of purchase Guarantee with respect to any product will be limited to countries where the product has been initially marketed 0537 This product is compliant with Directive 93 42 EEC The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at www polar fi support This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows that Polar products are electronic devices and are in the scope of Directive 2002 96 EC X of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and batteries and accumulators Used in products in the scope of
38. ring for Your RS100 Like any electronic device the Polar training computer should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use Dry the connector with a soft towel Never use alcohol or any abrasive material steel wool or cleaning chemicals Wash the strap regularly in a washing machine at 40 C 104 F or at least after every fifth use This ensures reliable measurement and maximizes the life span of the transmitter Use a washing pouch Do not soak spin dry iron dry clean or bleach the strap Do not use detergent with bleach or fabric softener Never put the transmitter connector in the washing machine or drier Dry and store the strap and the transmitter connector separately to maximize the transmitter battery lifetime Wash the strap in a washing machine before long term storage and always after use in pool water with high chlorine content Keep your training computer and transmitter in a cool and dry place Do not keep them in a damp environment in non breathable material a plastic bag or a sports bag nor with conductive material a wet towel The training computer and transmitter are water resistant and can be used in water activities Do not expose the training computer to direct sunlight 48 4 for extended periods such as by l
39. tery replacement The low battery indicator is displayed when 10 15 of the battery capacity is left Excessive use of the backlight drains the battery more rapidly In cold conditions the low battery indicator may appear but will disappear when the temperature rises The backlight and sound are automatically turned off when the low battery indicator is displayed Any alarms set prior to the appearance of the low battery indicator will remain active Transmitter Connector The WearLink transmitter has a user changeable battery To change the battery yourself please follow the instructions carefully When changing the battery make sure the sealing ring is not damaged in which case you should replace it with a new one You can purchase the sealing ring battery kits at well equipped Polar retailers and authorized Polar Services In the USA and Canada the additional sealing rings are available at authorized Polar Service Centers In USA the sealing ring battery kits are also available at www shoppolar com Keep the batteries away from children If swallowed contact a doctor immediately Batteries should be properly disposed of according to local regulations When handling a new fully charged battery avoid clasp like contact i e simultaneous from both sides with metal or electrically conducting tools like tweezers This may short circuit the battery causing it to discharge more rapidly Typically short circuiting d
40. training computer or the transmitter Training equipment with electronic components may cause interfering stray signals To tackle these problems try the following 1 Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the training equipment as you would normally 2 Move the wrist unit around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or does not flash the heart symbol Interference is often worst right in front of the display panel of the equipment while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance 3 Put the transmitter back on your chest and keep the wrist unit in this interference free area as much as possible If the RS100 still does not work the piece of equip ment may be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement Crosstalk A heart rate symbol without a frame indicates non coded heart rate transmission When in non coded mode the training computer picks up transmitter signals within 1 m 3 ft Simultaneous non coded signals from more than one transmitter can cause an incorrect reading gt 51 What should do if if do not know where am in the menu Press and hold the Stop button until the time of day is displayed there are no reactions to any buttons Reset the wrist unit by pressing the four side buttons simultane ously for two seconds Set the time and date in the Basic Setting after the reset Other settings are saved the heart
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