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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Get started Set up your A300 Quick set up Basic settings Wristband Button Functions and Menu Structure Button Functions Menu Structure Pairing Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with A300 Pair a Mobile Device with A300 Pair Polar Balance scale with A300...
  • Page 3 Delete a Pairing Settings General Settings Pair and Sync Flight mode Inactivity Alert Units Language About Product Sport Profile settings Sport Profiles Settings Physical Settings General Settings Pair and Sync Flight mode Inactivity Alert Units Language About Product Watch Settings Alarm Time...
  • Page 4 Date Date format Watch Face Firmware Update Reset A300 Training Wear Heart Rate Sensor Start a Training Session Start a training session with a target During training Training views Training with heart rate Training without heart rate Training with a duration or calorie based training target...
  • Page 5 Training History in A300 Polar Flow App Polar Flow Web Service Features 24/7 Activity Tracking Activity Goal Activity data Inactivity alert Sleep information at Flow web service and Flow app Activity data in Flow App and Flow web service Sport Profiles...
  • Page 6 Vo2max Training Benefit Smart notifications (Polar Flow app iOS) Settings A300 Phone Dismiss Notifications Do not disturb Smart notifications (Polar Flow app Android) Settings A300 Polar Flow app Phone Dismiss notifications Do Not Disturb Block apps Polar Flow Polar Flow App...
  • Page 7 Progress Plan Your Training Create a Training Target Quick Target Phased target Favorites Sync the Targets to your A300 Favorites Add a Training Target to Favorites: Edit a Favorite Remove a favorite Sport profiles in Flow Web Service Add a Sport profile...
  • Page 8 Heart rate sensor Storing Service Batteries Charging A300 battery Battery Operating Time Low Battery Notifications Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery Precautions Interference During Training Electromagnetic Interference and Training Equipment Minimizing Risks When Training Technical Specification A300 H7 Heart Rate Sensor...

  • Page 9: Polar A300 User Manual

    POLAR A300 USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION This user manual helps you get started with your new A300. To check the video tutorials and the latest version of this user manual, go to www.polar.com/support/A300. POLAR A300 Monitor your activities in your everyday life and see how they benefit your health. You'll get tips on how to reach your daily activity goal.

  • Page 10: Polar Flow App

    H7 HEART RATE SENSOR Wearing your A300 together with a heart rate sensor, you can get more out of your daily sports. See live, accur- ate heart rate on your A300 during training. Your heart rate information is used to analyze how your session went.

  • Page 11: Get Started

    After the setup is done, you’re ready to go. Have fun! QUICK SET UP If you’re in a hurry for your first active day with your A300, you can do a quick set up to get you going.

  • Page 12: Basic Settings

    If you do the quick setup, you can use your A300 only in English. If you choose a language other than English, you will be guided to go to flow.polar.com/start to get the language. When taking A300 into use with the Flow web service, you can add another language during the setup.
  • Page 13 1. Bend the wristband from the buckle side to detach it from the device. 2. Hold the wristband from the buckle side. Pass the wristband over the buttons first from one side and then from the other side. Stretch the wristband only when necessary. 3.

  • Page 14: Button Functions And Menu Structure

    BUTTON FUNCTIONS AND MENU STRUCTURE BUTTON FUNCTIONS A300 has five buttons that have different functions depending on the situation of use. See the image below to find out what functions the buttons have in different modes. PRACTICAL TIPS In any view, except during training, pressing UP, DOWN, START or BACK turns on a dim backlight.

  • Page 15: Pairing

    PAIRING Bluetooth Smart ® heart rate sensor or mobile device (smartphone, tablet) has to be paired with your A300 for them to function together. Pairing only takes a few seconds, and ensures that your A300 receives signals from your sensors and devices only, and allows disturbance-free training in a group.

  • Page 16: Pair A Mobile Device With A300

    2. After a beep sound, the Bluetooth icon on the scale display starts flashing, which means that the con- nection is now on. The scale is ready to be paired with your A300. 3. Press and hold the BACK button for 2 seconds on your A300 and wait until the display indicates the pairing is complete.

  • Page 17: Delete A Pairing

    4. Once the scale is found, the device ID Polar scale xxxxxxxx is displayed on your A300. 5. Press START, Pairing is displayed. Pairing completed is shown when you are done. The scale can be paired with 7 different Polar devices. When the number of paired devices exceeds 7, the first pairing will be removed and replaced.

  • Page 18: Settings

    Pair and sync mobile device: Pair mobile devices with your A300. For more information, see Pairing. Sync data from your A300 to a mobile device. Tip: You can also sync by pressing and holding the BACK button in the time view.

  • Page 19: Language

    Other outdoor Swimming In the Flow web service you can add new sport profiles and sync them to your A300, and this way create a list of all your frequent sports. See more information in Sport profiles in Flow web service.

  • Page 20: Settings

    Training sounds: Choose or On. Vibration feedback: Choose or On. When set on, A300 vibrates when, for example, you start or stop a training session or reach a training target. HR settings (heart rate settings): view: Choose...

  • Page 21: Pair And Sync

    Pair and sync mobile device: Pair mobile devices with your A300. For more information, see Pairing. Sync data from your A300 to a mobile device. Tip: You can also sync by pressing and holding the BACK button in the time view.

  • Page 22: About Product

    ABOUT PRODUCT Check the device ID of your A300, as well as the firmware version and HW model. You may need this inform- ation if you contact Polar customer care. WATCH SETTINGS To view and edit your watch settings, go to Settings >...

  • Page 23: Watch Face

    FIRMWARE UPDATE You can update the firmware of your A300 yourself to keep it up to date. Whenever a new firmware version is available, FlowSync will notify you when you connect A300 to your computer. The firmware updates are down- loaded via FlowSync.

  • Page 24: Reset A300

    4. Choose Yes. New firmware is installed (this may take some time), and A300 restarts. You won't lose any data due to the firmware update: Before the update begins, the data from your A300 is synced to the Flow web service.

  • Page 25: Training

    Wear the comfortable heart rate sensor with your A300 and get more out of your daily sports. You can see your heart rate accurately and in real time in your A300. See the main effect of your training, and focus on what you want to achieve - burning fat or improving fitness.

  • Page 26: Start A Training Session With A Target

    Flow web service and sync them to your A300 with Flowsync software or Flow app. Your A300 will guide you towards completing your target during training. To start a training session with a target: 1.

  • Page 27: During Training

    1. In the time view, press START to enter pre-training mode. 2. If you have training targets for today, your A300 asks whether you want to start the training target or not. Choose Yes.

  • Page 28: Training Without Heart Rate

    If you have created a training target based on duration or calories in the Flow web service and synced it to your A300, you have the following views: If you've created a target based on calories, you can see how much of your target you've completed both in calories and as a percentage.
  • Page 29 Your current heart rate. The heart symbol shows in which heart rate zone you are. Time spent in the heart rate zone you are currently in Time of day Calories burned so far during training...

  • Page 30: Training With A Phased Training Target

    If you have created a phased target in the Flow web service, defined the heart rate intensity for each phase and synced the target to your A300, you have the following views: You can see your heart rate, the lower and upper heart rate limit of the current phase and the duration of the training session so far.

  • Page 31: See The Time Of Day

    You can't lock zones during a heart rate guided phased training session you've created in the Flow web service and started in your A300. If you have set the upper and lower heart rate limits for each phase, your A300 will notify if you are outside the limits.

  • Page 32: Training Summary

    POLAR FLOW APP Sync your A300 with Flow app by pressing and holding BACK in the time view. In Flow app you can analyze your data at a glance after each session. The app allows you to see a quick overview of your training data...

  • Page 33: Polar Flow Web Service

    offline. For information, see Polar Flow App. POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE The Polar Flow web service allows you to analyze every detail of your training and learn more about your per- formance. Follow your progress and also share your best sessions with others. For more information, see Polar Flow Web Service.

  • Page 34: Features

    ACTIVITY GOAL Your A300 gives you an activity goal each day and guides you in reaching the goal. You can view the goal on Polar Flow app or web service. The activity goal is based on your personal data and activity level setting,...

  • Page 35: Inactivity Alert

    SLEEP INFORMATION AT FLOW WEB SERVICE AND FLOW APP A300 will track your sleep time and quality (restful / restless), if you wear it at night. You don't have to turn the sleep mode on, the device automatically detects from your wrist movements that you're sleeping. Sleep time, and its quality (restful / restless) is shown at the Flow web service and Flow app after A300 is synced.

  • Page 36: Activity Data In Flow App And Flow Web Service

    We have created eight default sport profiles to your A300. In the Flow web service you can add new sport pro- files and sync them to your A300, and this way create a list of all your favorite sports. You can also define some specific settings for each sport profile.

  • Page 37: Energy Pointer

    69% of your maximum heart rate. However, it is normal that EnergyPointer value varies as your daily physical and mental condition varies. Your A300 detects your body's daily state from your heart rate and heart rate variability and, if necessary, adjusts the EnergyPointer accordingly. For example, if your body is recovered from previous training session and you're not tired or stressed, then you are prepared for more intensive training and the Energy Pointer value changes.
  • Page 38 Target zone Intensity % of Example: Heart Example dur- Training effect rate zones (in ations beats per minute) for a 30-years-old = Max- person, whose imum heart rate maximum heart (220-age). rate is 190 bpm (220–30). MAXIMUM 90–100% 171–190 bpm less than 5 Benefits: Max- minutes...
  • Page 39 Target zone Intensity % of Example: Heart Example dur- Training effect rate zones (in ations beats per minute) for a 30-years-old = Max- person, whose imum heart rate maximum heart (220-age). rate is 190 bpm (220–30). Becomes more important dur- ing pre com- petition season.
  • Page 40 Target zone Intensity % of Example: Heart Example dur- Training effect rate zones (in ations beats per minute) for a 30-years-old = Max- person, whose imum heart rate maximum heart (220-age). rate is 190 bpm (220–30). muscle and car- diovascular load.

  • Page 41: Fitness Test

    Aerobic power is enhanced in heart rate zone 3. The training intensity is higher than in sport zones 1 and 2, but still mainly aerobic. Training in sport zone 3 may, for example, consist of intervals followed by recovery. Train- ing in this zone is especially effective for improving the efficiency of blood circulation in the heart and skeletal muscles.

  • Page 42: Before The Test

    A300 to identify and pair the sensor. Couldn't find heart rate is displayed, if A300 can't find your heart rate. Check that the heart rate sensor electrodes are wet and that the textile strap fits snugly. You need a Polar HR sensor is displayed, if A300 can't find a Polar heart rate sensor.
  • Page 43 For a visual analysis of your Fitness test results, go to the Flow web service and open the test from your Diary to view the details of the tests you've performed.

  • Page 44: Fitness Level Classes

    Fitness Level Classes Age / Years Very low Fair Moderate Good Very good Elite 20-24 < 32 32-37 38-43 44-50 51-56 57-62 > 62 25-29 < 31 31-35 36-42 43-48 49-53 54-59 > 59 30-34 < 29 29-34 35-40 41-45 46-51 52-56 >...

  • Page 45: Vo2Max

    2MAX A clear link exists between maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 ) of the body and cardiorespiratory fitness because oxygen delivery to tissues is dependent on lung and heart function. VO2 (maximal oxygen uptake, maximal aerobic power) is the maximal rate at which oxygen can be used by the body during maximal exercise;...

  • Page 46: Smart Notifications (Polar Flow App Ios)

    Feedback Benefit Steady state & Tempo training Good pace! You improved your aerobic fitness and the endurance of your muscles. This session also developed your ability to sus- tain high intensity effort for longer. Steady state training + Excellent! This long session improved the endurance of your muscles and your aerobic fitness.

  • Page 47: A300

    You’ll just be informed that you’ve received a notification. Sync your A300 with the mobile app by pressing and holding the BACK button in time view. PHONE The notification settings on your phone determine what notifications you receive on your Polar device.

  • Page 48: Do Not Disturb

    Sync your A300 with the mobile app by pressing and holding the BACK button of your A300. SMART NOTIFICATIONS (POLAR FLOW APP ANDROID) The smart notifications feature allows you to get alerts about incoming calls, messages and notifications from apps onto your Polar device.

  • Page 49: Polar Flow App

    You’ll just be informed that you’ve received a notification. Sync your A300 with the mobile app by pressing and holding the BACK button in the time view. POLAR FLOW APP Set the Smart Notifications feature on/off in the Polar Flow mobile app as follows.

  • Page 50: Dismiss Notifications

    Sync your A300 with the mobile app by pressing and holding the BACK button of your A300. BLOCK APPS In Polar Flow app you can block notifications from certain apps. As soon as you’ve received the first noti-...

  • Page 51: Polar Flow

    A300. For more information, see Pairing. To see your training data in Flow app, you must sync your A300 with it after your session. When you sync your A300 with the Flow app, your activity and training data are also synced automatically via an internet con- nection to the Flow web service.

  • Page 52: Explore

    PLAN YOUR TRAINING Plan your training in the Flow web service by creating detailed training targets and syncing them to your A300 with Flowsync or via Flow app. Your A300 will guide you towards completing your target during training. Note...

  • Page 53: Phased Target

    SYNC THE TARGETS TO YOUR A300 Remember to sync the training targets to your A300 from the Flow web service via FlowSync or Flow App. If you don't sync them, they are only visible in your Flow web service Diary or Favorites list.

  • Page 54: Favorites

    SPORT PROFILES IN FLOW WEB SERVICE There are eight sport profiles on your A300 by default. In the Flow web service you can add new sport profiles to your sports list, as well as edit them and existing profiles. Your A300 can contain a maximum of 20 sport profiles.

  • Page 55: Add A Sport Profile

    You can transfer data from your A300 via the USB port with FlowSync software or wirelessly via Bluetooth Smart® with the Flow app. To be able sync data between your A300 and the Flow web service and app, you need to have a Polar account and FlowSync software. You already have created the account and downloaded...

  • Page 56: Sync With Flow App

    3. Completed is displayed when you are done. Every time you plug in your A300 to your computer, the Polar FlowSync software will transfer your data to the Polar Flow web service and sync any settings you may have changed. If the syncing does not automatically...
  • Page 57 FlowSync will notify you, and request you to install it. If you change settings in the Flow web service while your A300 is plugged into your computer, press the synchronize button on FlowSync to transfer to the settings to your A300.

  • Page 58: Important Information

    Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals. When you connect your A300 to a computer, check that there is no moisture, hair, dust or dirt on the A300's USB connector. Gently wipe off any dirt or moisture. Don't use any sharp tools for cleaning to avoid scratching.

  • Page 59: Heart Rate Sensor

    During the two-year guarantee/warranty period we recommend that you have service done by an authorized Polar Service Center only. The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro. For further information, see Limited International Polar Guarantee.

  • Page 60: Batteries

    "LPS", "Limited Power Supply" or "UL listed"). 1. Plug your A300 to your computer's USB port either directly (A) or with the USB cable (B). Make sure the cable is right way up - the USB symbols on the back cover of the device and on the cable are next to each other.

  • Page 61: Battery Operating Time

    A300. When the display is blank, the battery is empty and A300 has gone to sleep mode. Charge your A300. If the battery is totally drained, it may take a while for the charging animation to appear on the display.

  • Page 62: Precautions

    Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type. PRECAUTIONS The Polar A300 is designed to measure heart rate and tell your activity. No other use is intended or implied. The training device should not be used for obtaining environmental measurements that require professional or industrial precision.

  • Page 63: Minimizing Risks When Training

    If the training device still does not work with the training equipment, it may be electrically too noisy for wire- less heart rate measurement. For further information, www.polar.com/support. MINIMIZING RISKS WHEN TRAINING Training may include some risk. Before beginning a regular training program, it is recommended that you answer the following questions concerning your health status.

  • Page 64: Technical Specification

    38% Polyamide, 29% Polyurethane, 20% Elastane, 13% Polyester Water resistance: 30 m Uses Bluetooth® Smart wireless technology. Your A300 is compatible with the following Polar heart rate sensors as well: Polar H1, Polar H2 (using GymLink technology) and Polar H6.

  • Page 65: Polar Flowsync Software And Usb Cable

    Mac OS X 10.11 POLAR FLOW MOBILE APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY iPhone 4S or later The Polar A300 training device applies the following patented technologies, among others: OwnIndex® technology for Fitness test. WATER RESISTANCE Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International IEC 60529 IPX7 (1m, 30min, 20ºC).

  • Page 66: Limited International Polar Guarantee

    This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for consumers who have pur- chased 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.

  • Page 67: Compliance Statement

    Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos 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.
  • Page 68 CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifi cations could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC regulatory information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 69: Disclaimer

    Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages, losses, costs or expenses, dir- ect, indirect or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the use of this material or the products described herein.

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