Change settings easily by using the Polar ProTrainer 5 software. For further information, consult software help.
Select Settings > Features.
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.
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 |
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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.
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.
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.
Choose a format to view your heart rate
Select Settings > Features > HR view > HR / HR% / HRR%
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
or . Then press . 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 HR% (percentage of maximum heart rate) or BPM (beats per minute) or HRR% (percentage of heart rate reserve).
to switch between sport zone views: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
button during your ride.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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
Height: To change units, press and hold
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 for at least a second.
Set preferred units in the cycling computer
Select Settings > General > Units > kg/cm/km or lb/ft/mi
Select language
Select Settings > General > Language > English / Deutsch / Español / Français / Italiano
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.
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 or , and accept with .
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.
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 or , and accept with .
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
.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 . 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 Snooze is displayed and the snooze time starts counting. To exit the snooze alarm, press .
or buttons or :If a battery symbol appears in the display, the alarm cannot be activated.
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
/ buttons.In time mode, select 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 Feature Settings.
or , and press . Set the information for the blinking upper row with or , and press . The information on the display depends on the features that are activated. For further information, seeRepeat 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
when the rows are blinking.Activate Titles to view the name of the display while changing displays during exercise: In time mode, select > 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.