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Polar CS600X User Manual

Polar CS600X
User Manual
Polar CS600X User Manual 2

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 5
2. CYCLING COMPUTER PARTS ............................................................................................ 5
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................. 5
3. GETTING STARTED........................................................................................................ 6
Measuring Wheel Size................................................................................................... 6
Basic Settings............................................................................................................. 7
Menu Structure ........................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Polar Bike Mount ........................................................................................ 8
Attaching the Cycling Computer to the Bike Mount .......................................................... 8
4. PREPARE FOR TRAINING................................................................................................. 9
Plan Your Training ....................................................................................................... 9
Create New Exercises With Your Cycling Computer........................................................... 9
Wear the Transmitter....................................................................................................11
5. TRAINING..................................................................................................................12
Start Training.............................................................................................................12
Information on the Display .............................................................................................13
Graph View............................................................................................................ 14
Personalize the Cycling Computer Display ..........................................................................14
Symbols on the Display.................................................................................................14
Button Functions .........................................................................................................18
Lock a Zone........................................................................................................... 18
Zoom the Display ................................................................................................... 19
Illuminate the Display (Night mode on) ....................................................................... 19
View Settings Menu................................................................................................. 19
Pause Exercise....................................................................................................... 19
Determine Your OwnZone ..............................................................................................20
Stop Exercise.............................................................................................................20
6. AFTER TRAINING .........................................................................................................20
Analyze Exercise Results...............................................................................................21
Exercise Log .......................................................................................................... 21
Weekly Summary ................................................................................................... 28
Delete Files .......................................................................................................... 29
7. SETTINGS .................................................................................................................29
Exercise Settings ........................................................................................................29
Feature Settings .........................................................................................................29
GPS* ................................................................................................................... 29
Altitude ................................................................................................................ 29
Recording Rate ...................................................................................................... 30
RR Data Function ................................................................................................... 32
Automatic Lap Recording ......................................................................................... 32
Heart Rate View ..................................................................................................... 32
Sport Zones .......................................................................................................... 32
Bike Settings .............................................................................................................33
Wheel Size ........................................................................................................... 33
Speed: On / Off ..................................................................................................... 33
Arrival time ........................................................................................................... 33
Autostart: On / Off .................................................................................................. 33
Power*: On / Off ..................................................................................................... 33
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Cadence*: On / Off.................................................................................................. 34
User Settings .............................................................................................................34
Heart Rate: HRmax, HRsit........................................................................................ 35
Maximal Oxygen Intake: VO2max................................................................................ 35
General Settings .........................................................................................................35
Sound ................................................................................................................. 35
Volume................................................................................................................. 35
Keylock ............................................................................................................... 35
Units.................................................................................................................... 35
Language ............................................................................................................. 36
Sleep .................................................................................................................. 36
Watch Settings...........................................................................................................36
Reminder ............................................................................................................. 36
Event ................................................................................................................... 36
Alarm .................................................................................................................. 37
Date .................................................................................................................... 37
Shortcut Button (Quick Menu) .........................................................................................37
8. TRAINING PROGRAM ....................................................................................................38
View Program ............................................................................................................38
Perform Programmed Exercise ........................................................................................39
Start Exercising...................................................................................................... 39
Exercise with Phases ............................................................................................... 39
Views during the exercise ......................................................................................... 39
Functions During Exercise ........................................................................................ 40
Lap Menu ............................................................................................................. 40
9. TESTS......................................................................................................................40
Polar Fitness Test™.....................................................................................................40
Polar OwnOptimizer™ ..................................................................................................43
Delete OwnOptimizer Value....................................................................................... 46
10.USING A NEW TRANSMITTER ..........................................................................................46
Using a New Transmitter ...............................................................................................46
Teaching a New Transmitter...................................................................................... 46
11.USING A NEW ACCESSORY.............................................................................................46
Using a New Accessory.................................................................................................46
12.BACKROUND INFORMATION ............................................................................................47
Polar Sport Zones .......................................................................................................47
OwnZone Training .......................................................................................................49
Maximum Heart Rate....................................................................................................49
Heart Rate Value in a Sitting Position ...............................................................................50
Heart Rate Reserve .....................................................................................................50
Heart Rate Variability...................................................................................................50
R-R Recording............................................................................................................51
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13.CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION ..................................................................................51
Care and Maintenance..................................................................................................51
Caring of Your Product............................................................................................. 51
Service ................................................................................................................. 52
Changing Batteries.................................................................................................. 52
Changing Cycling Computer Battery ............................................................................ 52
Precautions...............................................................................................................53
Interference During Exercise .................................................................................... 53
Minimizing Risks When Exercising.............................................................................. 53
Technical Specifications...............................................................................................54
Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................................55
Limited Polar International Guarantee ...............................................................................57
Polar Disclaimer .........................................................................................................57
INDEX ......................................................................................................................59
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1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You have purchased a complete training system to tailor-fit your training needs. This user manual includes complete instructions, helping you get the most out of your cycling computer.

2. CYCLING COMPUTER PARTS

1. Polar CS600X Cycling Computer: Records and displays cycling and exercise data during exercise.
2. Polar WearLink®W.I.N.D. Coded Transmitter: Consisting of a connector and strap, sends the heart
rate signal to the cycling computer.
3. CD-ROM: Includes the Polar Protrainer 5™ and a complete user manual to help you make the
most out of your cycling computer.
4. Polar Bike Mount™: Secure the bike mount on your bike and attach the cycling computer to it.
5. Polar Speed Sensor™ W.I.N.D.: Measures speed and distance wirelessly during cycling.

Optional Accessories

6. Cadence Sensor™ W.I.N.D.: Wirelessly measures the speed at which you turn the cranks of your
bicycle, expressed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
7. Power Output Sensor™ W.I.N.D.: Measures average and maximum cadence, power output, and
pedaling index, as well as left/right pedaling balance.
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8. Polar G3 GPS sensor W.I.N.D.: Provides speed, distance, and location data, as well as tracks
information in all outdoor sports using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. You can transfer your track data to the Polar ProTrainer 5 software to view in Google Earth or to convert into a GPX file. For more information, see software help.
When using the Polar G3 GPS sensor with a Polar speed sensor, the GPS will only be used for location and route tracking. However, when the speed sensor is not in range (e.g. the type of sport changes during training), the cycling computer automatically retrieves speed and distance data from the GPS sensor. This way the speed and distance measurement is secured throughout your training session. To start using the speed sensor again, long press LIGHT and select Seek sensor.

3. GETTING STARTED

Before activating your cycling computer, measure the wheel size of your bicycle.

Measuring Wheel Size

Wheel size settings are a prerequisite for correct cycling information. There are two ways of determining the wheel size of your bike:
Method 1
Look for the diameter in inches or in ETRTO printed on the wheel. Match it to the wheel size in millimeters in the right column of the chart.
ETRTO
25-559
23-571
35-559
37-622
47-559
20-622
52-559
23-622
25-622
Wheel size diameter (inches) Wheel size setting (mm)
26 x 1.0 1884
650 x 23C 1909
26 x 1.50 1947
700 x 35C 1958
26 x 1.95 2022
700 x 20C 2051
26 x 2.0 2054
700 x 23C 2070
700 x 25C 2080
28-622
32-622
42-622
47-622
700 x 28 2101
700 x 32C 2126
700 x 40C 2189
700 x 47C 2220
Wheel sizes on the chart are advisory as wheel size depends on the wheel type and air pressure.
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Method 2
Measure the wheel manually for the most accurate result.
Use the valve to mark the point where the wheel touches the ground. Draw a line on the ground to mark that point. Move your bike forward on a flat surface for one complete rotation. The tire should be perpendicular to the ground. Draw another line on the ground at the valve to mark a full rotation. Measure the distance between the two lines.
Subtract 4 mm to account for your weight on the bike to get your wheel circumference. Enter this value in the cycling computer.

Basic Settings

Before using your cycling computer for the first time, customize the basic settings. Enter as accurate data as possible to ensure correct feedback based on your performance.
To adjust the data, use UP, DOWN and accept with OK. The values scroll faster if you press and hold UP or DOWN.
1. To activate your cycling computer, press OK twice. Once activated, it cannot be switched off!
2. The Polar logo will appear. Press OK.
3. Language: Select English, Deutsch, Español, Français or Italiano. Press OK.
4. Start with bike settings is displayed. Press OK.
5. Number of bikes: Select 1, 2 or 3 depending on how many bicycles you will be using. If you only
use one bicycle, settings for bikes 2 or 3 bikes can be entered later. For further information see Bike Settings.
6. Wheel: Enter the wheel size (mm) for each of your bicycles. For further information, see Measuring
Wheel Size.
7. Start with basic settings is displayed. Press OK and adjust the following data:
8. Time: Select 12h or 24h. With 12h, select AM or PM. Enter the local time.
9. Date: Enter current date; dd = day, mm = month, yy = year. If you use 12 h time mode, set the
date; mm = month, dd = day, yy = year.
10. Units: Select metric (kg/cm/km) or imperial (lb/ft/mi) units.
11. Weight: Enter your weight. To change units, press and hold the LIGHT.
12. Height: Enter your height. In LB/FT format, first enter feet then inches.
13. Birthday: Enter your date of birth; dd=day, mm=month, yy=year
14. Sex: Select Male or Female.
15. Settings OK? is displayed. Select Yes or No. Select Yes to accept and save settings. The cycling
computer will display time of day. Select No if settings are incorrect and need to be changed. Press STOP to return to the data you want to change.
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Menu Structure

Installing the Polar Bike Mount

You can install the bike mount and the cycling computer on the left or right side of the handlebar or on the stem.
1. Place the rubber part on the handlebar or stem and insert the bike mount on top of it.
2. Pass the cable ties over the bike mount and adjust them around the handlebar/stem. Secure the
bike mount firmly. Cut off any excess cable tie ends.

Attaching the Cycling Computer to the Bike Mount

1) Position the cycling computer on to the bike mount. Turn the cycling computer clockwise until you
hear a click.
2) Release the cycling computer by pressing it down and simultaneously turning it counter clockwise.
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4. PREPARE FOR TRAINING

Plan Your Training

Exercise Types

You can utilize the installed ready-made exercises or create new ones on your cycling computer. Plan and create more versatile exercises and transfer them to your cycling computer by using the Polar ProTrainer 5 training software. For more information on how to transfer the exercises, see 8. Training Program.
Select Settings > Exercise
The Exercises menu shows a list of exercises.
Navigate through the options with UP or DOWN
• Free: Free exercise with no settings.
• Basic: Training with moderate intensity. Duration around 45 min.
• OwnZone: OwnZone-based exercise with moderate intensity. The cycling computer is able to
automatically determine your individual aerobic (cardiovascular) heart rate zone during warm-up. This is called OwnZone. Suggested duration 45 minutes. For further information, see Determine Your OwnZone. For additional background information, see OwnZone Training.
• Interval: Interval training starts with a 15-minute warm-up, followed by a 5 km interval (work phase)
and a 5-minute recovery period, repeated 3 times. The session ends with a 15-minute cool-down.
• Add new: Create and save your own exercise. Store a total of 10 exercises + 1 Free exercise in your
cycling computer.
After selecting the desired exercise (Free, Basic, OwnZone, Interval or Add new), the following options are displayed. Select the desired option and press OK.
1. Select the exercise as a default exercise. The next time you train, your cycling computer will offer
this exercise as default.
2. View the exercise settings. Scroll UP or DOWN to view:
a. Exercise in 1-3 exercise zones: target heart rate, speed/cadence*/power* limits for each zone,
timer/distance for the zone, or
b. Exercise using phases: name, description, target exercise time. (Press and hold LIGHT to view
the exercise phases and chosen sport profile.)
3. Edit Basic or OwnZone exercise to fit your needs. You can also edit exercise created with the
cycling computer. For further information, see Create New Exercises With Your Cycling Computer. If you created exercise with the Polar ProTrainer 5 software that includes phases, you cannot edit them with the cycling computer.
4. Rename Basic, Interval or other exercise created with the cycling computer.
5. Default Return to default settings of Basic, Interval or OwnZone exercise.
6. Delete exercise you created using the cycling computer or the Polar ProTrainer 5 software.
* Optional sensor required.

Create New Exercises With Your Cycling Computer

Create a New Exercise with Zones
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Create your own exercise with the cycling computer.
Select Settings > Exercises > Add new
1. Set the number of zones for the exercise (0-3) and press OK. Also see Creating a New Exercise
Without Zones.
2. Choose zone type:
A. Heart rate
B. Speed
C. Cadence*
D. Power*
Press OK.
A. For heart rate, select Sport zone, or Manual to set heart rate zone manually. Press OK.
• Sport zone: Select one of the sport zones (e.g. Z1: 50-59%HR
) for your exercise. Press OK to
max
continue to step 3.
Polar sport zones are heart rate intensity areas expressed in percentages of your maximum heart rate. Five different sport zones are set in the cycling computer as a default: very light (50-59% HR (60-69% HR
), moderate (70-79% HR
max
), hard (80-89% HR
max
), and maximum (90-99% HR
max
max
), light
max
). Default HRmax value is age-based, but if you know your exact aerobic and anaerobic thresholds, have had your maximum heart rate (HR
-p) predicted in a Polar Fitness Test™, tested your maximum
max
heart rate yourself or in a lab, then you can define sport zones will better suit your training needs.
• Manual: Set the high and low zone HR limits as beats per minute (bpm) or HR% / HRR% and press
OK to continue to step 3.
B. If you selected speed, cadence* or power* zones, set the high and low zone limits. Press OK to continue to step 3.
• If you choose cadence as a zone type, the zones will be expressed in rounds per minute (rpm).
• If you choose power as a zone type, the zones will be expressed in watts.
3. Set Zone guide to change zones after a specified time or distance. During your workout, the cycling computer will alert you when changing zones.
• Timers: Set a timer for the zone (minutes and seconds) and press OK.
• Distances: Set distance for the zone and press OK.
• Off: Deactivate timers and distances off and press OK.
Once you have defined the first zone, Zone 1 OK is displayed. For more than one exercise zone, repeat steps 2 and 3 until all zones are defined.
When the exercise is ready, New exercise added is displayed. The new exercise (NewExe) is stored in the Exercises menu, where you can select it for your next workout. Rename the exercise by selecting Rename from the list.
Create a New Exercise Without Zones
To create a new exercise without zones, you can use timers or distances to guide your training.
Select Settings > Exercises > Add new
1. Number of zones: Set the number of zones to 0.
2. Guide type: Choose to sound a timer during workout (reminding you to drink, for example), or set a
distance (for following lap times without recording them).
Timers
• Number of timers: Choose the number of timers (1-3) for the session. Press OK.
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• Timer 1: Define minutes and seconds for the timer and press OK.
Distances
• Number of distances: Choose the number of distances (1-3) for the session. Press OK.
• Distance 1: Enter the distance(s) and press OK.
Repeat step 2 until you have defined timers or distances. When the exercise is ready, New exercise
added is displayed. The new exercise (NewExe) is stored in the Exercises menu, where you can select it
for your next exercise. Rename the exercise by selecting Rename from the list.
* Optional sensor required.

Create New Exercises with Polar ProTrainer 5

Create more diversified exercises by using Polar ProTrainer 5. For further information, consult Polar ProTrainer 5 help.

Wear the Transmitter

Wear the transmitter to measure heart rate.
1. Wet the electrode areas of the strap under running water.
In demanding conditions e.g. during long-lasting events, we recommend using conductive electrode lotion or gel to improve the contact, after which, it is very important to wash the transmitter carefully.
2. Attach the connector to the strap. Adjust the strap length 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.
Detach the connector from the strap when you are not using it to maximize the transmitter lifetime. See detailed washing instructions in Care and Maintenance.
The Polar WearLink transmitter can be used with specific apparel that has built-in soft textile electrodes. Wet the electrode areas of the apparel. Clip the connector of the transmitter straight onto the apparel without the strap so that the connector’s Polar logo is in an upright position.
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5. TRAINING

Start Training

Wear the transmitter and attach the cycling computer to the bike mount.
1. Start heart rate measurement by pressing the OK button. The cycling computer goes into pause
mode.
2. Select the bike you are going to exercise with. Bike 1 is set as a default. Select Settings > Bike >
Bike 1 / Bike 2 / Bike 3 > OK. Select Other to measure only heart rate, altitude, temperature and data
provided by the GPS sensor.
The number on the bottom right-hand corner indicates the bike that is going to be used. Switch bikes quickly by pressing and holding DOWN. To switch exercises, press and hold UP.
Only the bikes that are switched ON are shown on this selection list. For further information, see Bike Settings.
3. Within four seconds, your heart rate appears on the display. The frame around the heart symbol
indicates that transmission is coded. Depending on the sensor you are using, the cyclist or GPS symbol (or both) on the bottom left-hand corner of the display flashes until all the sensors are found.
4. Start exercising by pressing OK. The exercise type is displayed in the upper left-hand corner.
Alternatively, select Settings, Reset trip or Location.
In Settings , you can change or view different settings before exercise. For further information on all the settings available, see 7. Settings. The Settings menu lists the following options:
• Exercise: Select Free, Basic, OwnZone or Interval, and press OK (If you created new exercises, these
will be listed, as well).
1. Select: Set a default exercise to be performed at once, or
2. View: View exercise settings.
• GPS: Set the GPS function On/Off.
• Altitude: Calibrate altitude.
• Rec.rate: Set the recording rate.
• RR data: Switch the RR recording on or off.
• TZ Alarm: Switch target zone alarm sounds on or off.
• HR view: Choose to view heart rate in beats per minute (bpm), as a percentage of maximum heart
rate (HR%) or as a percentage of heart rate reserve (HRR%).
• Bike: Select bike 1, 2, 3 or Other.
• A.Lap (Automatic Lap): Set the automatic lap function On/Off.
• Arr. time: Set the arrival time function On/Off and set the distance of your ride. If you have set the
A.Lap function on, the distance you set for your ride applies to automatic lap as well.
• Display: Modify the display. For further information, see Personalize the Cycling Computer Display.
In Reset trip, you can reset the trip distance before starting an exercise session.
In Location**, you can check your current location. The training computer will pinpoint your location using the latest GPS coordinates. Latitude and longitude are expressed in degrees and minutes. Number of satellites visible on lowest row.
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To further analyze the track information, transfer the data to Polar ProTrainer 5. See Software help for instructions.
Here are some shortcuts you can use, when in Exercise pause menu:
• Press and hold UP to quickly change training session type. The default training session type is Free
exercise.
• Press and hold DOWN to quickly change bikes.
• Press BACK for Time mode.
• Press and hold LIGHT to view the Settings menu.
If you activate the AutoStart function, the cycling computer will automatically start and stop exercise recording when you start and stop cycling. For further information on AutoStart, see Bike Settings. The cycling computer automatically chooses the bike you have used during the previous exercise.
If (Exercise name) requiresSpeed/Cadence*/ Power* andExercise changed to Free is displayed, your exercise requires a sensor to display speed / cadence* or power* data. See Bike Settings for instructions on activating the sensor for Bike 1 / Bike 2 / Bike 3.
* Optional sensor required.

Information on the Display

Your cycling computer offers you a simultaneous view of three different lines of exercise information. By pressing UP or DOWN, you can view different displays. The name of the display appears for a few seconds. The name indicates the lower row information. The display varies depending on the sensors you have installed, which features are set ON and what kind of exercise you are performing.
Customize the cycling computer display easily with Polar ProTrainer 5 software.
Default Views on Your Display When Using Speed Sensor
Speed
Heart rate Trip distance Speed in km/h
Heart Rate
Burned calories/ hour Trip distance Current heart rate
Stopwatch
Average heart rate Average speed Stopwatch
Altitude
Time of day Incline Altitude in meters
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Graph
Heart rate graph Altitude in graph Stopwatch (Total duration of the exercise so far)
Zonelock
Countdown timer Zone pointer Current heart rate
Customize the cycling computer display to show information you want to see. See Personalize the Cycling Computer Display.
* Optional sensors.

Graph View

The graph view enables comparison in graphs of two values during exercise. For example, choose a graphical overview of your heart rate and altitude.
The graph view can be customized. For the upper and middle rows, you can choose to view Power,
Speed, Altitude or Heart rate in graphs.

Personalize the Cycling Computer Display

In time mode, select OK > Settings > Display > Edit
Personalize your cycling computer display to show desired information during training. You can also edit the displays by using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software. An exercise attached to the training program has its own display settings that cannot be modified. The information on the display depends on the features that are activated. For example, if speed measurement is not activated, speed information can not be shown in the display.
For further information on display symbols, see Symbols on the Display.
Select the display you want to change by pressing UP or DOWN, and press OK. Set the information for the blinking upper row with UP or DOWN, and press OK.
Repeat the same for the middle and lowest rows. Each display is named after the information shown on the lower row. To return the default settings of the display, press and hold LIGHT when the rows are blinking.
Activate Titles to view the name of the display while changing displays during exercise: In time mode, select OK > Settings > Display > Titles
The display settings are separate for each bike (bike 1, 2, 3). If you change the displays for one bike, the changes do not affect the other bike displays. The display views depend on the features that are activated. For further information see Feature Settings and Bike Settings.

Symbols on the Display

Symbol
Explanation
Time of day
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Symbol
Explanation
Cycling symbol
All the necessary sensors are found when the symbol stops blinking.
GPS symbol
All the necessary sensors are found when the symbol stops blinking.
Bike number
The number on right, bottom corner indicates which bike is in use during this exercise.
Key lock on
Indicates that the key lock is on.
Rec -symbol
Displayed in the exercise mode when stopwatch time is running and the recordings are on. The symbol is blinking when memory is low.
Interval icon
Indicates that Interval exercise is chosen.
Countd. Timer
Countdown timer
Lap number and time
Lap number and lap time
Lap distance
The distance of the current lap
Stopwatch
Total duration of the exercise so far
Heart rate
Current heart rate
Avg heart rate
Average heart rate
Calories
Expended calories in kcal or Cal
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Symbol
Explanation
Distance
Distance covered so far
Trip
Distance between points A and B. This distance is reset every time OK button is pressed.
Arrival time
Estimated time of arrival.
RR variation
Beat to beat variation in heartbeat intervals, i.e. the variation in times between successive heartbeats.
Cycl. Economy
Cycling economy as kcal/km or Cal/mi and Kcal/H or Cal/H. Numerical comparison of cycling efficiency and economy between different exercises or circumstances, or even between different riders.
Ascent
Ascended meters/ feet
Descent
Descended meters/feet
Inclinometer
Uphill/downhill steepness in percentages and grades. Estimates in numerical form how steep uphill or downhill you are cycling and helps you to adjust cycling effort accordingly
Altitude
Current altitude
Temperature
Temperature reading (°C).
Because your body temperature affects the actual temperature reading, the best way to obtain an accurate temperature is to take your wrist unit off for at least 10 minutes.
Cadence*
Measures the speed at which you turn the cranks of your bicycle (i.e. cadence), in revolutions per minute (rpm).
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Symbol
Explanation
Avg Cadence
The average cadence.
Speed
Speed you are currently cycling on. The data comes from the speed sensor.
Max speed
The maximum speed during your training. The data comes from the speed sensor.
Avg speed
The average speed you are cycling on. The data comes from the speed sensor.
Power*
Power Output sensor measures the actual, average and maximum power values.
Pedal. index*
Describes how even power output is during pedal cycle.
L/R balance*
Pedaling power distribution between left and right foot in percentage.
Zone pointer (heart rate)
If the heart symbol is not visible and/or an alarm sounds, your heart rate is outside the target zone.
Zone pointer (Polar sport zones)
Target zone indicator with a heart symbol that moves left or right on the sport zone scale according to your heart rate. For further information on setting a sport zone, see Button Functions.
Target zone
A graph showing your actual heart rate compared to the set heart rate zones.
Zone pointer (speed/pace)
If the symbol is not visible and/or an alarm sounds, your speed/pace is outside the target zone.
Zone pointer* (cadence)
If the cadence symbol is not visible and/or an alarm sounds, you are outside the target cadence zone limits.
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Symbol
Explanation
Zone pointer* (power)
If the power symbol is not visible and/or an alarm sounds, you are outside the target power zone limits.
Time in zone
Time spent on the zone
Speed/pace*
Current speed/pace. The data comes from the G3 GPS sensor. The amount of bars above the letter G indicates the GPS signal strength.
Max speed*
Maximum speed/pace so far. The data comes from the G3 GPS sensor.
Average speed*
Average speed/pace so far. The data comes from the G3 GPS sensor.
* Optional sensor required.

Button Functions

Take a Lap

Press OK to record a lap. The display will show:
Lap number Average heart rate of the lap Lap time
Lap number Lap distance Average speed

Lock a Zone

When training without preset target zones (FREE exercise), you can lock your heart rate into a sport zone. For more information see Polar Sport Zones. This way, if you haven’t had time to define preset target zones prior to exercise, you can set a target zone on the go during a session.
Press and hold LAP (OK) to Lock /Unlock zone.
If, for example, you are cycling with a heart rate of 130 bpm which is 75% of your maximum heart
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