USER MANUAL

 

7. SETTINGS

Change settings easily by using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software. For further information, consult software help.

Exercise types

Select Settings > Exercise

For more information on Exercises, see Exercise Types.

Feature Settings

Select Settings > Features.

Altitude

The cycling computer measures and displays altitude. Change the settings of the altimeter in the Altitude menu. You can calibrate the altimeter manually or automatically.

Calibrating the Altitude Manually

Select Settings > Features > Altitude > Calibrate > set the altitude of current location

If the altitude of your location differs significantly from the displayed altitude value Calibrate to xx? is displayed.

Yes: Altitude calibrated to xx is displayed.

No: Altitude calibration canceled is displayed.

Calibrate the altitude to ensure it remains accurate. Set the reference altitude whenever a reliable reference, such as a peak or a topographic map, is available or when at sea level.

Calibrating the Altitude Automatically

Select Settings > Features > Altitude > AutoCalib > On / Off

By using the altitude Automatic Calibration option, you can adjust the starting elevation to be set always the same in the beginning of the exercise. Calibrate the elevation manually and turn the Automatic Calibration (AutoCalib) on. From now on, this elevation will be always used as the base elevation in the beginning or the exercise, when automatic altitude calibration is in use. Also, if the Automatic Calibration is turned on and you calibrate the cycling computer manually, this new value will be used as a new starting elevation for the Automatic Calibration option.

If the elevation or air pressure changes significantly, you are prompted to confirm the change. If you change the elevation,Altitude calibrated to xx m/ft indicates that calibration has succeeded. If Altitude calibration failed is displayed, re-calibrate the altitude.

You can also set the elevation for the Automatic Calibration also by using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software. For more information see software help.

Elect this option if you train in the same environment. This way, altitude values are always correct.

If the sport profile of the exercise includes automatic calibration ,altitude measurement always begins at this elevation regardless of the general elevation settings.

Recording Rate

Select Settings > Features > Rec.rate > 1 / 5 / 15 / 60 sec

The cycling computer can store your heart rate, speed, cadence, power and altitude in 1, 5, 15 or 60 second intervals. A longer interval gives you more recording time, while a shorter interval allows you to record more heart and other data. This enables accurate data analysis using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software.

A shorter recording rate consumes the memory of the cycling computer more rapidly. The remaining recording time is displayed on the lower row when setting the rate. Default recording rate is 5 seconds.

When less than 30 minutes of maximum recording time is left, the recording rate changes automatically to longer recording time (1s > 5s > 15s > 60s). This will maximize recoding time to record exercise data. When the session ends, the current recording rate will be used in the next training session.

The following table shows the maximum recording times for each recording rate. The maximum recording time can be shorter, if you record a large number of short exercises.

Recording rate will change when less than 30 minutes of recording time is left. Memory low is displayed 60 minutes before the memory runs out.

RR Data

Speed

Cadence

Power

Rec Rate 1s

Rec Rate 5s

Rec Rate 15s

Rec Rate 60s

Off

Off

Off

Off

10h 40min

52h 40min

158h

633h

Off

Off

Off

On

4h 30 min

22h 30min

67h 50min

271h

Off

Off

On

Off

7h 50min

39h 30min

118h 40min

474h

Off

Off

On

On

3h 50min

19h 40min

59h 20min

237h

Off

On

Off

Off

5h 10min

26h 20min

67h 50min

271h

Off

On

Off

On

3h 00min

15h 40min

43h 10min

172h

Off

On

On

Off

4h 30min

22h 30min

59h 20min

237h

Off

On

On

On

2h 50min

14h 20min

39h 30min

158h

On

Off

Off

Off

8h 30min

15h 10min

17h 30min

18h 30 min

On

Off

Off

On

4h 00 min

11h 00min

15h 10min

17h 50min

On

Off

On

Off

6h 40min

13h 50min

16h 50min

18h 20min

On

Off

On

On

3h 30min

10h 10min

14h 50min

17h 40min

On

On

Off

Off

4h 40min

11h 50min

15h 10min

17h 50min

On

On

Off

On

2h 50min

9h 00min

13h 30min

17h 10min

On

On

On

Off

4h 00min

11h 00min

14h 50min

17h 40min

On

On

On

On

2h 40min

8h 30min

13h 10min

17h 00min

Durations in the table are estimates. For RR data, maximum recording time depends on heart rate and variation of heart rate. If you record laps and/or create an exercise that includes phases with the Polar ProTrainer 5 software, maximum recording time will decrease.

RR Data Function

Select Settings > Features > RR data > On / Off

The RR data recording function measures and records heartbeat intervals with one millisecond resolution. This enables the analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software. The RR data function consumes the memory of the cycling computer and when setting the function, the remaining recording time is shown on the lower row of the display.

Automatic Lap Recording

Set the automatic lap recording

Select Settings > Features > A.Lap > On > set the lap distance

The cycling computer will automatically record laps. Choose Off to deactivate.

Heart Rate View

Choose a format to view your heart rate

Select Settings > Features > HR view > HR / HR% / HRR%

Sport Zones

Define Polar Sport Zones in the cycling computer

Select Settings > Features > Sport zones > Sport zone low limit

Set the lower limit of sport zone 1 by pressing UP or DOWN. Then press OK. Set the lower limits of each sport zone in the same way. When setting the lower limit, the upper limit of the previous zone is set automatically.

Press and hold LIGHT to switch between sport zone views: HR% (percentage of maximum heart rate) or BPM (beats per minute) or HRR% (percentage of heart rate reserve).

You can change settings easily by using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software. For further information, consult software help.

You can lock/unlock sport zone by pressing and holding the LAP button during your ride.

Bike Settings

Select Settings > Bike

You can set three bike preferences for the cycling computer. Prepare the settings for the bikes and when you start training, select bike 1, 2 or 3. Bike 1 is set as a default.

Select Settings > Bike > Bike 1, Bike 2, Bike 3 or Other. Bike 2 and Bike 3 can be turned on or off. Select Other to deactivate speed, cadence and power sensors, and to measure heart rate, altitude, and temperature data only.

Wheel Size

Select Bike > Bike 1 > Wheel

Wheel size settings are a prerequisite for correct cycling information. For more information on measuring the wheel size, see Measuring Wheel Size.

Autostart: On / Off

Select Settings > Bike > Bike1 > Autostrt

The Autostart function starts or stops automatically the exercise recording when you start or stop cycling. The Autostart function requires Polar Speed Sensor or Polar Speed Sensor W.I.N.D.

Arrival time

Select Settings > Bike > Bike 1 > Arr. time

Set the distance you are going to ride, and the cycling computer will calculate and display the estimated time of arrival based on cycling speed. Install the Polar Speed Sensor on your bike to measure speed and distance. For further information on installing the speed sensor, consult Polar Speed Sensor user manual.

  • Select by pressing OK

  • Select On/Off to set the feature on or off.

  • Select Set dist. to set the distance you are going to ride.

Speed: On / Off

Select Settings > Bike > Bike 1 > Speed > On/Off

As default the speed is Off for bike 1.

Select On and Teach new sensor is displayed. For further information on teaching the new sensor see Teach New Speed Sensor.

Select Off and the computer will select the Speed sensor that already has been taught. Next time you will have to teach the speed sensor again.

Speed settings are either done manually or with the Polar ProTrainer 5 software.

Cadence*: On / Off

You can install an optional Polar Cadence Sensor to your bicycle.

Select Settings > Bike > Bike 1 > Cadence > On/Off

Select On and Teach new sensor is displayed. For further information on teaching the new sensor see Teach New Cadence Sensor*.

Select Off to remove cadence from all the displays.

Power*: On / Off

You can install an optional Polar Power Output Sensor on your bicycle.

Select Settings > Bike > Bike 1 > Power > On/Off

Select On and Teach new sensor is displayed. For further information on teaching the new sensor see Teach New Power Output Sensor*.

Select Off to remove power from all displays.

Power settings: You need to enter the chain weight (g), chain length (cm/inch) and span length (cm/inch) into the cycling computer to measure correct power information.

Select Settings > Bike > Bike1, Bike 2 or Bike 3 > Power > Settings and

> Set chain weight xxxx g > OK

> Set chain length xxx mm > OK

> Set span length xxx mm > OK

For further information on Power settings, consult the Power Output user manual.

Use Polar ProTrainer 5 software for Power settings.

*Optional sensor required.

User Settings

Enter accurate user information in the cycling computer to receive the correct feedback on your performance.

To set user information in the cycling computer, select Settings > User

  • Weight: To change units, press and hold LIGHT

  • Height: To change units, press and hold LIGHT

  • Birthday: dd=day, mm=month, yy=year

  • Sex: Male/Female

  • Activity: Top/High/Moderate/Low

  • Heart Rate: HRmax, HRsit

  • VO2max: Maximal oxygen intake

Activity Level

Activity level is an assessment of your level of long-term physical activity. Select the alternative that best describes the overall amount and intensity of your physical activity during the past three months.

  • Top: You participate in heavy physical exercise at least 5 times a week, or you exercise to improve performance for competitive purposes.

  • High: You participate at least 3 times a week in heavy physical exercise, e.g. you cycle 2-4 hours (40-120 km / 25-75 miles) per week or spend that time in comparable physical activity.

  • Moderate: You participate regularly in recreational sports, e.g. you cycle 1/2-2 hours (15-40 km / 3-25 miles) per week or spend that time in comparable physical activity, or your work requires modest physical activity.

  • Low: You do not participate regularly in recreational sport or heavy physical activity, e.g. you exercise hard enough to cause heavy breathing or perspiration only occasionally.

In the cycling computer, these values are used to calculate your energy expenditure.

Heart Rate: HRmax, HRsit

HRmax (Maximum heart rate): Your age-predicted HRmax value (220 - age) is used as a default. Set your HRmax manually if your maximum heart rate has been determined in a lab, if you have performed the Fitness test with the Polar CS600 cycling computer, or if you have tested your maximum heart rate in the field yourself.

HRsit (Heart rate value in a sitting position): Your age-predicted HRsit value is used as a default. Set your HRsit value if you have determined it according to the instructions. For instructions, see Heart Rate Value in a Sitting Position in Background Information.

Maximal Oxygen Intake: VO2max

VO2max is your body’s maximum capacity for oxygen consumption during maximum exertion. The most accurate way of determining VO2max is to perform a maximal stress test in a laboratory. If you know your exact clinically-tested VO2max, set the value in the cycling computer. Otherwise, measure a comparable value, OwnIndex, by taking the Polar Fitness Test. For further information, see Polar Fitness Test™.

If changes are made to the user settings, User settings updated is displayed.

You can enter and edit user settings by using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software. For further information, consult software help.

General Settings

Sound

Select Settings > General > Sound

Volume

Select Settings > General > Sound > Volume > On / Off

Volume settings control button sounds and activity sounds during exercise. This does not affect the watch or target zone alarms (TZ Alarm).

TZ Alarm (Target Zone Alarm)

You can set the TZ Alarm On/ Off:

Select Settings > General > Sound > TZ Alarm > On /Off

If the target zone alarm is deactivated, the heart rate reading will flash when you are outside the target zone.

Keylock

To define keylock settings

Select Settings > General > Keylock > Manual / Automatic

Keylock prevents accidental button presses.

Manual: Activate the manual keylock.

Automatic: Keylock is activated in time mode when buttons have not been pressed for one minute.

To turn the keylock On/Off, press and hold the LIGHT for at least a second.

Units

Set preferred units in the cycling computer

Select Settings > General > Units > kg/cm/km or lb/ft/mi

Language

Select language

Select Settings > General > Language > English / Deutsch / Español / Français / Italiano

Sleep

Activate the sleep function

Select Settings > General > Sleep > Activate sleep mode? > Yes

Activating the sleep mode will help save the battery when the cycling computer is not in use for a long period of time. The watch alarm will still function in sleep mode.

To reawaken the cycling computer

Press any button > Turn display on? > Yes / No

Yes: the cycling computer is activated.

No: the cycling computer returns to sleep mode.

Watch Settings

Reminder

Set a reminder for different tasks or exercises

Select Settings > Watch > Reminders > Add new

Date: Enter the date of the task, dd=day, mm=month, yy=year.

Reminder time: Enter the time for the reminder.

Alarm: Set alarm to sound on time, or 10 min / 30 min / 1 hour prior to the task.

Sound: Select alarm sound Silent / Beep / Normal.

Repeat: Select reminder to repeat Once / Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly.

Exercise: Select an exercise to link to the reminder. When the reminder goes off, the cycling computer will present this exercise as default. Select NONE if you do not want to link the reminder to an exercise session.

Rename: To rename the reminder, select letters with UP or DOWN, and accept with OK.

You can program seven reminders in the cycling computer.

To see active reminders and modify them:

Select Settings > Watch > Reminders

Select a reminder to view, edit, rename or delete.

Event

To set an event countdown in the cycling computer

Select Settings > Watch > Event

Event day: dd=day, mm=month.

Rename: To rename the event, select letters with UP or DOWN, and accept with OK.

To modify the event countdown

Select Settings > Watch > Event

You can view the event countdown, set a new date, rename or delete it.

In time mode, hide or view the event countdown again by pressing and holding UP.

Alarm

Set an alarm on your cycling computer

Select Settings > Watch > Alarm > Off / Once / Mon-Fri / Daily

You can set the alarm to go off either once (Once), everyday between Monday and Friday (Mon-Fri), daily (Daily) or you can set if Off. The alarm sounds in all modes except in exercise mode, and will do so for a minute unless you press STOP. The watch alarm also functions in sleep mode and even if you have turned the sound off in the General settings.

To snooze the alarm an extra 10 minutes, press UP or DOWN buttons or OK: Snooze is displayed and the snooze time starts counting. To exit the snooze alarm, press STOP.

If a battery symbol appears in the display, the alarm cannot be activated.

Time

Set time 1 in the cycling computer

Select Settings > Watch > Time 1 > 24h / 12h

Set time 2 in the cycling computer

Select Settings > Watch > Time 2

Set the desired time difference between time 1 and time 2 in hours with UP/ DOWN buttons.

Time zone

Switch between time zones

Select Settings > Watch > Time zone > Time 1 / Time 2

Select a time zone

In time mode, change the time zone by pressing and holding DOWN. Number 2 on the lower right corner of the display indicates that Time 2 is in use.

Date

To set the date in the cycling computer

Select Settings > Watch > Date

dd=day, mm=month, yy=year

Change settings easily by using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software. For further information, see software help.

Personalize the Cycling Computer Display

In time mode, select OK > Settings > Display > Edit

Personalize your cycling computer display to show information you want to see during training. Adjust the displays also 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. The information on the display depends on the features that are activated. For further information, see Feature Settings.

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.

Shortcut Button (Quick Menu)

Some settings can be changed with a shortcut button in time mode.

Press and hold LIGHT > Quick menu

  • Keylock

  • Reminders

  • Alarm

  • Time zone

  • Sleep