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G3 GPS Sensor
User Manual
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ENGLISH Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a Polar G3 GPS sensor. Polar G3 provides speed and distance data in all outdoor sports using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. The Polar G3 sensor determines your location by measuring the distance between itself and at least four satellites. The sensor uses Polar W.I.N.D. 2.4 GHz wireless transmission technology to transmit speed, distance and location data, as well as track information to a compatible Polar product, which record
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ENGLISH Wearing Polar G3 Sensor 1. Push to open the clip (Picture 2). 2. Thread the armband loosely through the loops on the clip and fasten (Picture 3). You can fasten the sensor on a belt or on the top of a backpack without the armband. 3. Position the armband round your upper arm and fasten (Picture 4). Place the sensor and the Polar product on the same arm. Make sure that the "POLAR" logo is in an upright position. Turning Polar G3 Sensor On/Off To best catch satellite signals, go outdoors a
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ENGLISH Switching Power Mode You can use the Polar G3 sensor in low or full power mode. The default mode is full power mode. By using the low power mode, you can increase battery life by up to 40 %. For maximum accuracy of speed and distance measurement, use full power mode. When the sensor is activated, press the button for five flashes to change modes. A light flashes four times on both sides; the green light indicating full power mode activation or the red light indicating low power mode acti
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ENGLISH Care and Maintenance The following instructions will help you fulfill guarantee obligations. • Wash the armband in a washing machine at 40°C / 104°F. Use a washing pouch. Do not soak, nor use detergent with bleach or fabric softener. Do not dry-clean. Do not spin-dry or iron. • Clean the sensor with a mild soap and water solution. Dry it with a towel. Never use alcohol or abrasive materials (steel wool or cleaning chemicals). Never put the sensor in a washing machine or drier. • Keep the
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ENGLISH Troubleshooting If speed or distance readings are irregular or show zero, something in your surroundings may be blocking satellite signal reception (e.g. a building or terrain). If the sensor cannot locate the satellite signals, it will not be able to calculate its location. Speed values may therefore show zero. Distance is measured between the last location before the shadow area, and the first location after the shadow area in a straight line, i.e. curves are not counted. In low speeds
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ENGLISH Limited International Polar Guarantee • 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
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ENGLISH This product is compliant with Directive 93/42/EEC. The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at www.support.polar.fi/declaration_of_conformity. This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows that Polar products are electronic devices and are in the scope of Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries and accumulators used in products are in the scope of Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Par
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ENGLISH All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ™ symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ® symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy. Disclaimer The material in this manual is for informational pur
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Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Tel +358 8 5202 100 Fax +358 8 5202 300 www.polar.fi
