Polar Electro U9 Polar G5 speed, distance and GPS sensor User Manual manual
Polar Electro Oy Polar G5 speed, distance and GPS sensor manual
manual
Manufactured by
Polar Electro Oy
Professorintie 5
FI-90440 KEMPELE
Tel +358 8 5202 100
Fax +358 8 5202 300
www.polar.fi
179xxxxx.xx GEN A 02/2011 WINLEE
Polar G5 GPS sensor
User manual
Polar G5 GPS sensor
Gebrauchsanleitung
Capteur GPS Polar G5
Manuel d’Utilisation
Polar G5 GPS sensor
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Sensor GPS Polar G5
Manual del Usuario
Sensore GPS Polar G5
Manuale d’uso
Sensor de GPS Polar G5
Manual do utilizador
Polar G5 GPS sensor
Brugervejledning
Polar G5 GPS-sensor
Brukerveiledning
Polar G5 GPS-sensor
Bruksanvisning
Polar G5 -GPS-sensori
Käyttöohje
Polar G5 -GPSセンサー
スタート・ガイド
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Congratulations! You are now a proud owner of a
Polar G5 GPS sensor. G5 provides speed,
distance and location data, as well as route
information in all outdoor sports using Global
Positioning System (GPS) technology.
Signals that GPS satellites transmit to earth,
indicate the location of the satellites. G5
receives the signals and determines your
location by measuring the distance between
itself and the satellites. There are at least 24
active GPS satellites at all times. To get a
reliable location reading, G5 combines the
signals from at least four satellites.
G5 uses 2.4 GHz Polar W.I.N.D. wireless
transmission technology to transmit the data to
a compatible Polar training computer, which
records and displays the data. Depending on the
model of your training computer, the route
information can be viewed on a map either in
the polarpersonaltrainer.com web service or in
Polar ProTrainer 5 software. For instructions on
using G5 with your training computer, see the
user manual for the training computer in
question. For instructions on viewing the route
information on a map, see the software help.
The latest version of this user manual can be
downloaded at www.polar.fi/support.
For a video tutorial, go to
www.polar.fi/en/support/video_tutorials.
Overview of Polar G5
G5 contains the following parts. See picture 1
on the front cover.
• Power key (A)
• GPS signal LED (B) shows GPS signal fix or
searching
• State of charge LED (C) shows the battery's
state of charge
• Micro USB port (D)
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Charging the Battery
G5 has an internal, rechargable battery, which
cannot be removed.
Using the USB to micro USB charger cable
that comes with the product set, charge G5 via
a USB connection on your computer. If you
want to plug the USB connector to a wall outlet,
use a USB power adapter.
1. Plug the micro USB connector into the USB
port in G5 (picture 2 on the front cover).
2. Plug the USB connector into a computer
USB port. It is recommended not to use
USB hubs because a USB hub may not
supply enough power for the G5.
3. The state of charge LED light is static red
while charging. If the battery is completely
discharged, it may take some time before
the light turns on. If the light does not turn
on, try another USB port on your computer.
The battery is damaged if the state of
charge LED flashes in red and green
instead of being static red when charging
the battery. Contact an authorized Polar
Service Center if the battery is damaged.
4. Charging the battery full takes up to two
hours. When G5 is fully charged, the LED
light is static green. Disconnect the charger
cable.
For further information, see the Battery
Information chapter.
Pairing Polar G5 with Training Computer
G5 must be paired with your training computer
in order to receive speed, distance and location
data. For further information on pairing, see the
user manual of the training computer in
question. Please note that pairing may be
referred to as teaching in the user manual.
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Wearing the Armband
Please follow the pictures on the back cover.
1. Encase the G5 into the armband pocket,
the USB port against the bottom of the
pocket. Check that the LEDs and the power
key are visible through the window.
2. Pull the pocket's upper edge over the G5
(picture 1). G5 is securely positioned when
the pocket's upper edge covers the top of it
(picture 2).
3. Place the G5 and the training computer on
the same arm. Position the armband around
your upper arm or forearm and fasten
(pictures 3 and 4). Make sure that the
"POLAR" logo on the armband is in an
upright position.
Using Polar G5
1. To turn G5 on, press the power key for one
second and release. Both LEDs flash twice
in green to indicate the activation.
2. The GPS signal LED flashes in red as G5
searches for satellite signals. To catch
satellite signals, go outdoors and away from
tall buildings and trees. In good conditions,
acquiring satellite signals for the first time
typically takes 30-60 seconds. G5 will find
the signals faster if you keep it immobile
during the search.
3. The GPS signal LED flashes in green when
the signals are found and your location is
determined. Your G5 is now ready for
action.
4. To turn G5 off, press the power key for one
second. The power switches off
automatically if G5 cannot locate satellite
signals for 60 minutes.
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For instructions on how the data is displayed on
your training computer, please see the
corresponding user manual.
If speed or distance readings are incorrect or
irregular, something in your surroundings may
be blocking satellite signal reception (e.g.
underpasses, tall buildings, terrain or forested
areas). If the sensor cannot locate the satellite
signals, it will not be able to calculate its
location. Distance is measured between the last
location before the shadow area, and the first
location after the shadow area in a straight line.
Note that the GPS reception does not work
indoors.
Battery Information
The state of charge LED (picture 1c) gives an
indication of the charge status of the battery
when G5 is on. These are the values of the LED
light colors:
• Green: 20-100% of the total charge left.
• Orange: 5-20% of the total charge left. You
should recharge the G5 soon.
• Red: less than 1 hour of the total charge
left. You should recharge the G5.
• If no light is visible, the battery is out of
power and you must recharge the G5 to use
it.
Recharge G5 as instructed in chapter Charging
the Battery. The battery will be 70-80% full
after one hour of charging. Charging the battery
fully takes up to two hours.
Rechargeable batteries have a limited number
of charge cycles. You can charge and discharge
the battery over 300 times before a notable
decrease in it's capacity. The number of charge
cycles also vary by use and operating
conditions.
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The operating time varies depending on
operating conditions (e.g. high or low
temperatures) and battery aging. The operating
time is 22 hours in continuous use. When G5 is
unused, the operating time reduces
approximately 1,5 hours per week. Therefore, it
is recommended to recharge G5 after being
unused for a longer period. The operating time
is significantly reduced in temperatures well
below freezing; wearing G5 under your overcoat
helps to keep G5 warmer and to increase the
operating time.
This device contains a rechargeable battery.
Polar encourages you to minimize possible
effects of waste on the environment and
human health by following local waste
disposal regulations and, where possible,
utilizing separate collection of electronic
devices at the end of the working life of the
product. Do not dispose of this product as
unsorted municipal waste.
Care and Maintenance
Like any electronic device, G5 should be treated
with care. The suggestions below will help you
fulfill guarantee obligations and enjoy this
product for many years to come.
• Clean G5 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 G5 in a
washing machine or drier.
• Due to the textile nature of the armband, its
life time may not reach the life time of G5.
Follow the instructions carefully to maximize
the life time. Wash the armband only when
necessary. Hand wash only. Do not use
detergent with bleach or fabric softener. Do
not dry-clean. Do not spin-dry or iron.
• Take G5 out of the armband after use. Keep
G5 and the armband in a cool and dry place.
Do not store wet in non-breathing material,
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such as a sports bag. Do not expose to direct
sunlight for extended periods.
Parts of G5 are magnetic. It may attract
metallic materials and it's magnetic field
may interfere with a compass. To avoid
interference, it is recommended to wear your
compass on one arm and your G5 with the
training computer on the other arm. Do not
place credit cards or other magnetic storage
media near G5, because information stored on
them may be erased.
Service
During the warranty period, service the product
at an authorized Polar Service Center only. The
warranty does not cover damage caused by
unauthorized service. See Limited International
Polar Guarantee.
For contact information and all Polar Service
Center addresses, visit www.polar.fi/support and
country specific websites.
Technical Specifications
Transfer frequency 2.4 GHz
Battery type 500 mAH Li-Pol
rechargeable battery
Operating time approximately 22 hours
Operating temperature -10°C to 50°C / 14°F to
122°F
Accuracy (Distance) +/-2%
Accuracy (Speed) +/-2km/h
Water resistance IPX7*
Armband material Neoprene x% / Nylon x%
/Polyurethane x%
*Not suitable for bathing or swimming. Protected
against wash splashes and raindrops. Do not wash
with a pressure washer.
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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
this product in other countries.
• Polar Electro Oy/Polar Electro Inc. guarantees the
original consumer/purchaser of this device that the
product will be free from defects in material or
workmanship for two (2) years from the date of
purchase.
•The receipt of the original purchase is your proof
of purchase!
• The guarantee does not cover the battery, normal
wear and tear, damage due to misuse, abuse,
accidents or non-compliance with the precautions;
improper maintenance, commercial use, cracked,
broken or scratched cases/displays, armband,
elastic strap and Polar apparel.
• The guarantee does not cover any damage/s, losses,
costs or expenses, direct, indirect or incidental,
consequential or special, arising out of, or related to
the product.
• Items purchased second hand are not covered by
the two (2) year warranty, unless otherwise
stipulated by local law.
• During the guarantee period, the product will be
either repaired or replaced at any of the authorized
Polar Service Centers regardless of the country of
purchase.
Guarantee with respect to any product will be limited to
countries where the product has been initially
marketed.
This product is compliant with Directive 93/42/EEC.
The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at
www.polar.fi/support.
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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 Parliament and of the
Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and
accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators.
These products and batteries/accumulators inside Polar
products should thus be disposed of separately in EU
countries.
This marking shows that the product is protected
against electric shocks.
Copyright © 2011 Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440
KEMPELE, Finland.
Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2008 certified
company.
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 registered
trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.
Disclaimer
The material in this manual is for informational
purposes only. The products it describes are subject to
change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’s
continuous development program.
•Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy makes no
representations or warranties with respect to this
manual or with respect to the products described
herein.
•Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy shall not be
liable for any damages, losses, costs or expenses,
direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or
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special, arising out of, or related to the use of this
material or the products described herein.
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Manufactured by
Polar Electro Oy
Professorintie 5
FI-90440 KEMPELE
Tel +358 8 5202 100
Fax +358 8 5202 300
www.polar.fi
179xxxxx.xx GEN A 02/2011 WINLEE
Polar G5 GPS sensor
User manual
Polar G5 GPS sensor
Gebrauchsanleitung
Capteur GPS Polar G5
Manuel d’Utilisation
Polar G5 GPS sensor
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Sensor GPS Polar G5
Manual del Usuario
Sensore GPS Polar G5
Manuale d’uso
Sensor de GPS Polar G5
Manual do utilizador
Polar G5 GPS sensor
Brugervejledning
Polar G5 GPS-sensor
Brukerveiledning
Polar G5 GPS-sensor
Bruksanvisning
Polar G5 -GPS-sensori
Käyttöohje
Polar G5 -GPSセンサー
スタート・ガイド
English
This product is compliant with the
Directive 1999/5/EC. The relevant
Declaration of Conformity is available at
www.support.polar.fi /declaration_of_
conformity.html.
Deutsch
Dieses Produkt ist konform mit der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EC. Die zugehörige
Konformitätserklärung ist erhältlich unter
www.support.polar.fi /declaration_of_
conformity.html.
Français
Ce produit est conforme à la Directive
1999/5/EC.La Déclaration de Conformité
correspondante est disponible sur le lien
www.support.polar.fi /declaration_of_
conformity.html.
Ελληνικά
Το πρϊόν αυτο είναι συμβατό με την
Ευρωπαϊκή Οδηγία 1999/5/EC. Η
σχετική Δήλωση συμμόρφωσηϚ είναι
διαιθέσιμη στην ηλετρονική διεύθυνση
www.support.polar.fi /declaration_of_
conformity.html.
Nederlands
Dit product voldoet aan de richtlijn
1999/5/EC.De desbetreffende
overeenkomstigheidsverklaring is
beschikbaar op www.support.polar.fi /
declaration_of_conformity.html.
Italiano
Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva
1999/5/EC. La Dichiarazione di conformità
rilevante è visionabile sul sito Web:
www.support.polar.fi / declaration_of_
conformity.html.
Español
Este producto cumple con la Directiva
1999/5/EC. La Declaración de
conformidad correspondiente está
disponible en www.support.polar.fi /
declaration_of_conformity.html.
Português
Este produto está conforme à Directiva
1999/5/EC. A respectiva Declaração de
Conformidade está disponível em
www.support.polar.fi /declaration_of_
conformity.html.
Suomi
Tämä tuote on direktiivin 1999/5/EC
mukainen. Asiaankuuluva Vaatimusten-
mukaisuusvakuutus löytyy osoitteesta
www.support.polar.fi /declaration_of_
conformity.html.
Svenska
Denna produkt uppfyller kraven i
EUdirektiv 1999/5/EC. Tillämplig
försäkran om överensstämmelse fi nns
tillgänglig på www.support.polar.fi /
declaration_of_conformity.html.
Dansk
Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse
med direktiv 1999/5/EC. Den relevante
Erklæring om overensstemmelse fi ndes på
adressen www.support.polar.fi /declaration_
of_conformity.html.
Norsk
Dette produktet er i overenstemmelse
med EU-direktiv 1999/5/EC. De relevante
overenstemmelseserklæringene fi nner du
på www.support.polar.fi / declaration_of_
conformity.html
CANADA
Industry Canada (IC) regulatory information
This device complies with ICES-003
of Industry Canada rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Avis de conformité à la réglementation
d’Industrie Canada
Cet appareil est conform à la norme
NMB-003 du Industrie Canada.
L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée
seulement aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt
à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible
de compromettre le fonctionnement du
dispositif.
USA
FCC regulatory information
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving 1.
antenna.
Increase the separation between the 2.
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on 3.
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced 4.
radio/TV technician for help.
This product emits radio frequency energy,
but the radiated output power of this
device is far below the FCC and IC radio
frequency exposure limits. This equipment
complies with FCC and IC RF radiation
exposure limits forth for an uncontrolled
environment. Nevertheless, the device
should be used in such a manner that
the potential for human contact with
the antenna during normal operation is
minimized.
Caution! Changes or modifi cations not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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