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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents Introduction Get started Set up your A360 Choose one option for setup: computer or a compatible mobile device Option A: set up with your computer Option b: set up with polar flow app using your mobile device Wristband...
  • Page 3 Training with a duration or calorie based training target Training with a phased training target Pause/Stop a training session Training Summary After Training Training summary in A360 Polar Flow App Polar Flow Web Service Features 24/7 Activity Tracking Activity Goal...
  • Page 4 Inactivity alert Sleep information at Flow web service and Flow app Activity data in Flow App and Flow web service Smart notifications Smart Notification Settings Polar Flow mobile app Do not disturb Phone Using the Smart Notifications The Smart Notifications Feature Works via Bluetooth Connection Sport Profiles Smart Coaching features Smart Calories...
  • Page 5 Women Vo2max Polar Flow app and Web Service Polar Flow App Pair a Mobile Device with A360 Polar Flow Web Service Plan Your Training Create a Training Target Quick Target Phased target Favorites Sync the Targets to your A360 Favorites...
  • Page 6 Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync Firmware Update with computer with mobile phone Pairing Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with A360 Restart A360 Reset A360 Important Information Taking Care of Your A360 A360 Storing Service Batteries Charging A360 battery...
  • Page 7 A360 Polar FlowSync Software and USB Cable Polar Flow Mobile Application Compatibility Water Resistance Limited International Polar Guarantee Disclaimer...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Get an instant overview of your daily activity on your A360 or with Polar Flow app. Together with the Polar Flow web service and the Flow app your A360 helps you to under- stand how your choices and habits affect your well-being.
  • Page 9 Wearing your A360 together with external Bluetooth Smart heart rate sensor with a chest strap, you can track accurate heart rate on sports that are not optimal for wrist-based heart rate, like weight lifting for example. You will also unlock Polar Fitness test with your A360 when wearing a H7.

  • Page 10: Get Started

    SET UP YOUR A360 When you get hold of your new A360, it’s in storage mode. It wakes up when you plug it to a computer for setup or a USB charger for charging. We recommend that you charge the battery before you start using your A360.

  • Page 11: Option B: Set Up With Polar Flow App Using Your Mobile Device

    Polar A360 connects to the Polar Flow mobile app wirelessly via Bluetooth, so remember to have it turned on in your mobile device. 1. To make sure there’s enough charge in your A360 before you start the mobile setup, just plug the USB cable in a powered USB port or a USB charger.

  • Page 12: Wristband

    You’re ready to go, have fun! WRISTBAND You can change the wristband of your A360 quite easily in case you want to change it to a different colored one, for example. 1. Bend the wristband from either side to detach it from the device.

  • Page 13: Activity

    You start your training sessions here. Tap the icon to access sport selection menu. You can edit the selection in the Flow web service to keep your favorite sports more easily accessible on your A360. Go to Flow, click your name and Sport profiles.

  • Page 14: Favorites

    FAVORITES Favorites you'll find training sessions you have saved as favorites in the Flow web service. For more information, see Favorites.

  • Page 15: Settings

    DISPLAY SETTING You can choose in which hand you want to wear your A360 either in the Polar Flow web service or the Polar Flow mobile app. The setting changes the orientation of the A360 display accordingly.

  • Page 16: Flight Mode

    FLIGHT MODE Flight mode cuts off all wireless communication from your A360. You can still use it, but you can't sync your data with the Polar Flow mobile app nor use it with any wireless accessories. TURN FLIGHT MODE ON 1.

  • Page 17: Training

    WEAR YOUR A360 Your Polar A360 fitness tracker has a built-in heart rate sensor that measures heart rate from the wrist. To measure wrist-based heart rate accurately you need to wear the bracelet snugly on top of your wrist, just behind the wrist bone.

  • Page 18: Start A Training Session

    Flow web service and sync them to your A360 with Flowsync software or Flow app. Your A360 will guide you towards completing your target during training. To start a training session with a target: 1.

  • Page 19: Training With Heart Rate

    If you have created a training target based on duration or calories in the Flow web service and synced it to your A360, you have the following views: If you've created a target based on calories, you can see how much of your tar- get you've completed both in calories and as a percentage.

  • Page 20: 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 A360, 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 21: Training Summary

    TRAINING SUMMARY AFTER TRAINING You'll get a summary of your training session on your A360 right after you've stopped training. Get a more detailed and illustrated analysis in the Flow app or in the Flow web service. TRAINING SUMMARY IN A360 You can only view your training summary for the current day in A360.

  • Page 22: Polar Flow App

    POLAR FLOW APP Sync your A360 with Flow app by pressing and holding the button in the time view. In Flow app you can ana- lyze your data at a glance after each session. The app allows you to see a quick overview of your training data offline.

  • Page 23: Features

    ACTIVITY GOAL Your A360 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 24: Inactivity Alert

    SLEEP INFORMATION AT FLOW WEB SERVICE AND FLOW APP A360 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 A360 is synced.

  • Page 25: Activity Data In Flow App And Flow Web Service

    With the Flow app you can follow and analyze your activity data on the go and have your data synced wire- lessly from your A360 to the Flow web service. The Flow web service gives you the most detailed insight into your activity information.

  • Page 26: Do Not Disturb

    The Bluetooth connection and the Smart Notifications feature work between your A360 and your phone when they are within the range of 10 m/33 ft from each other. If your A360 is out of range for less than two hours,...

  • Page 27: Sport Profiles

    We have created eight default sport profiles to your A360. In the Flow web service you can add new sport pro- files and sync them to your A360, and this way create a list of all your favorite sports. You can also define some specific settings for each sport profile.

  • Page 28: Heart Rate Zones

    Individual maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 tells about your aerobic fitness. You can find out your estimated VO2 with the Polar Fit- ness Test. HEART RATE ZONES Polar heart rate zones introduce a new level of effectiveness in heart rate-based training. Training is divided into five heart rate zones based on percentages of maximum heart rate.
  • Page 29 Target zone Intensity % of HR Example: Heart Example durations Training effect rate zones (in beats per minute) = Maximum for a 30-years-old heart rate (220-age). person, whose maximum heart rate is 190 bpm (220–30). Increased abil- ity to sustain high speed endurance.
  • Page 30 Target zone Intensity % of HR Example: Heart Example durations Training effect rate zones (in beats per minute) = Maximum for a 30-years-old heart rate (220-age). person, whose maximum heart rate is 190 bpm (220–30). Feels like: Steady, con- trolled, fast breathing.
  • Page 31 Target zone Intensity % of HR Example: Heart Example durations Training effect rate zones (in beats per minute) = Maximum for a 30-years-old heart rate (220-age). person, whose maximum heart rate is 190 bpm (220–30). ing periods and for recovery exercises dur- ing competition season.

  • Page 32: Training Benefit

    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 33 Feedback Benefit Tempo & Maximum training What a session! You significantly improved your aerobic fitness and your ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer. This ses- sion also developed your speed and efficiency. Tempo training+ Great pace in a long session! You improved your aerobic fitness, speed, and ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer.

  • Page 34: Fitness Test

    FITNESS TEST You can perform the fitness test with your A360 only with the Polar H7 heart rate sensor, not with wrist-based heart rate. After pairing the sensor with your bracelet, the Fitness test appears in your A360.

  • Page 35: Before The Test

    You should be relaxed and calm. Lie down and relax for 1-3 minutes before starting the test. BEFORE THE TEST Note that you can do the test only if you have paired the Polar H7 heart rate sensor with your A360 Wear your heart rate sensor. For more information, see Wear Heart Rate Sensor.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Vo2Max

    Aerobic fitness norms for males and females aged 6 to 75 years: a review. Aviat Space Environ Med; 61:3-11, 1990. 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 38: Polar Flow App And Web Service

    POLAR FLOW APP Polar Flow app allows you to see an instant visual interpretation of your activity and training data offline whenever you want. You can also wirelessly setup your new A360 with it. See Setup your A360 how. Get details of your 24/7 activity. Find out what you're missing from your daily goal and how to reach it. See steps, covered distance, burned calories and sleep time.

  • Page 39: Polar Flow Web Service

    To see your training data in Flow app, you must sync your A360 with it after your session. When you sync your A360 with the Flow app, your activity and training data are also synced automatically via an internet con- nection to the Flow web service.

  • Page 40: Plan Your Training

    PLAN YOUR TRAINING Plan your training in the Flow web service by creating detailed training targets and syncing them to your A360 with Flowsync or via Flow app. Your A360 will guide you towards completing your target during training. Note...

  • Page 41: Create A Training Target

    CREATE A TRAINING TARGET 1. Go to Diary, and click > Training target. 2. In the Add training target view, choose Quick or Phased. Quick Target 1. Choose Quick 2. Choose Sport, enter Target name (maximum 45 digits), Date Time and any Notes (optional) you...

  • Page 42: Sync The Targets To Your A360

    FAVORITES In Favorites, you can store and manage your favorite training targets in the Flow web service. Your A360 can have a maximum of 20 favorites at a time. If you have over 20 favorites in the Flow web service, the first 20 in the list are transferred to your A360 when syncing.

  • Page 43: Edit A Favorite

    SPORT PROFILES IN FLOW WEB SERVICE There are eight sport profiles on your A360 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 A360 can contain a maximum of 20 sport profiles.

  • Page 44: Syncing

    You can transfer data from your A360 via the USB port with FlowSync software or wirelessly via Bluetooth Smart® with the Flow app. To be able sync data between your A360 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 45: Sync With Flow Web Service Via Flowsync

    3. Completed is displayed when you are done. Every time you plug in your A360 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 start, start FlowSync from the desktop icon (Windows) or from the applications folder (Mac OS X).

  • Page 46: Firmware Update

    WITH COMPUTER You can update the firmware of your A360 yourself to keep it up to date. Whenever a new firmware version is available, FlowSync will notify you when you connect A360 to your computer. The firmware updates are down- loaded via FlowSync.

  • Page 47: Pairing

    PAIRING Bluetooth Smart ® heart rate sensor has to be paired with your A360 for them to function together. Pairing only takes a few seconds, and ensures that your A360 receives signals from your sensors and devices only, and allows disturbance-free training in a group. Before entering an event or race, make sure that you do the pairing at home to prevent interference from other devices.

  • Page 48: Restart A360

    Like any electronic device, A360 is recommended to be restarted every now and then. You can restart your A360 by pressing and holding the button for a while until you see the power icon. Touch it to turn the device off. Press the button again to restart it.

  • Page 49: Reset A360

    3. While the Turning off text is shown, press the button again for five seconds. Now you need to set up your A360 again, either via mobile or computer. Just remember to use the same Polar account in the setup you've used before resetting.

  • Page 50: Important Information

    Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals. When you connect your A360 to a computer or a charger, check that there is no moisture, hair, dust or dirt on the A360's USB connector. Gently wipe off any dirt or moisture. Don't use any sharp tools for cleaning to avoid scratching.

  • Page 51: Service

    Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. CHARGING A360 BATTERY The A360 has an internal, rechargeable battery. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. You can charge and discharge the battery over 300 times before a notable decrease in its capacity.
  • Page 52 "output 5Vdc" and that it provides a minimum of 500mA. Only use an adequately safety approved USB power adapter (marked with "LPS", "Limited Power Supply" or "UL listed"). To charge with your computer just plug your A360 to your computer and at the same time you can have it synced it with FlowSync.

  • Page 53: Battery Operating Time

    2. Plug the other end of the cable into your computer's USB port. Check that the A360 is dry before con- necting it to the computer. If the battery is completely empty, it takes a couple of minutes for the char- ging to start.

  • Page 54: Precautions

    A360. When the display is blank, the battery is empty and A360 has gone to sleep mode. Charge your A360. If the battery is totally drained, it may take a while for the charging animation to appear on the display.

  • Page 55: Minimizing Risks When Training

    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. If you answer yes to any of these questions, we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting any training program. Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years? Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol? Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?

  • Page 56: Technical Specification

    Uses Bluetooth® Smart wireless technology. Your A360 is compatible with the following Polar heart rate sensor as well: Polar H6 and H7. POLAR FLOWSYNC SOFTWARE AND USB CABLE To use FlowSync software you need a computer with Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X operating system with...

  • Page 57: Polar Flow Mobile Application Compatibility

    POLAR FLOW MOBILE APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY iPhone 4S or later Android 4.3 or later, with Smart Notifications Android 5.0 or later The Polar A360 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) and ISO 22810.

  • Page 58: 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 59: Disclaimer

    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 60 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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