Polar CS500 User Manual

1. GET TO KNOW YOUR POLAR CS500

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Polar CS500 cycling computer!

This user manual includes complete instructions for you to get the most out of your cycling computer.

The latest version of this user manual can be downloaded at www.polar.fi/support.

Polar CS500 cycling computer provides you with all the data you need to enhance your cycling performance and also saves the data for later analysis. The new large display guarantees clear visibility of training information in all conditions. Innovative button technology allows easy and safe operation even in high speeds.

 

 

 

The cycling computer can be easily attached to the stem or handlebars of your bike with new Polar Dual Lock Bike Mount. Bike mount’s newly designed metal parts guarantee firm attachment for the cycling computer.

 

 

 

Comfortable Polar WearLink®+ transmitter W.I.N.D. sends the heart rate signal to the cycling computer ecg-accurately. The transmitter consists of a strap and a connector.

 

 

 

Polar CS speed sensor™ W.I.N.D. wirelessly measures distance and your real-time, average and maximum speeds.

Optional Polar CS cadence sensor™ W.I.N.D. wirelessly measures your real-time and average cadence, also known as pedaling rate, as revolutions per minute.

 

 

Optional Polar Power Output Sensor™ W.I.N.D. wirelessly measures power output expressed in watts and cadence.

 

 

 

Transfer data between the cycling computer and polarpersonaltrainer.com with Polar's new data communication device, Polar DataLink. Just plug your DataLink into the USB port of your computer, and it detects your cycling computer with W.I.N.D. technology.

 

 

The polarpersonaltrainer.com web service is tailored to support your training goals. There you can:

  • store your training files for a long-term follow-up.

  • analyze and follow your progress to the finest detail.

  • analyze training intensity and needed recovery time using the training load feature.

  • optimize the way you train by using the Polar training programs

  • challenge your friends to a virtual sports competition and interact with other sports enthusiasts.

 

Data from all compatible sensors and WearLink transmitter is sent wirelessly to the cycling computer over Polar's 2.4GHz W.I.N.D. technology. This eliminates interference during training.

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For video tutorials, go to http://www.polar.fi/en/support/video_tutorials.