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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents Polar M200 User Manual Introduction Take full advantage of your M200 Get started Set up your M200 Choose one option for setup: a compatible mobile device or computer Option A: set up with a mobile device and Polar Flow app...
  • Page 2 About product Time of day setting Training Training with wrist based heart rate Heart rate training Measuring heart rate with M200 Start a Training Session Start a planned training session During training Browse the training views Training with heart rate...
  • Page 3 Training history in M200 Polar Flow App Polar Flow Web Service Features GPS features 24/7 Activity Tracking Activity Goal Activity data Inactivity alert Sleep information in the Flow web service and Flow app Activity data in Flow App and Flow web service...
  • Page 4 Create a Polar Running Program Start a running target Follow your progress Polar Flow app and Web Service Polar Flow App Start using the Flow app Pair a Mobile Device with M200 Polar Flow Web Service Feed Explore Diary Progress...
  • Page 5 Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync Firmware update With mobile device or tablet With computer Pairing Pair a mobile device with M200 Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with M200 Pair Polar Balance Scale with M200 Remove pairings Restart M200...
  • Page 6 Reset M200 Important Information Taking Care of Your M200 Storing Service Battery Charging M200 battery Battery Operating Time Low Battery Notifications Precautions Interference Minimizing Risks When Training Technical Specification A360 Polar FlowSync Software Polar Flow Mobile Application Compatibility Limited International Polar Guarantee...

  • Page 7: Polar M200 User Manual

    POLAR M200 USER MANUAL This user manual helps you get started with your new M200. To see M200 video tutorials and FAQs, go to sup- port.polar.com/en/M200. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your new Polar M200! The Polar M200 GPS running watch has an integrated GPS, wrist based heart rate monitor and unique smart coaching features.

  • Page 8: Get Started

    SET UP YOUR M200 Your new M200 is in storage mode and it wakes up when you plug it into a USB charger for charging or a com- puter for setup. We recommend that you charge the battery before you start using your M200. If the battery is completely empty, it takes a couple of minutes for the charging to start.

  • Page 9: Option B: Set Up With Your Computer

    3. Plug your M200 to your computer to charge it during the setup. Please make sure the USB connector doesn’t bend. It may take a few minutes for your M200 to wake up. Let your computer install any sug- gested USB drivers.

  • Page 10: Wristband

    To get the most accurate and personalized activity and training data, it’s important that you’re pre- cise with the physical settings when signing up for the web service. When signing up, you can choose a language and get the latest firmware for your M200. After the setup is done, you’re ready to go. Have fun! WRISTBAND Match your style with easy-to-change wristbands.
  • Page 11 To attach the wristband 1. Put the USB connector into place from the bottom side of the wristband. 2. Stretch the wristband slightly from the buckle side to snap the other end of the wristband in place. 3. Make sure the band fits flush with the device on both sides.

  • Page 12: Buttons

    We recommend that you separate the wristband from the device after each training session and rinse them under running water in order to keep the M200 clean. BUTTONS Your M200 has two buttons, one on each side. See the table below for button functions. LEFT RIGHT...

  • Page 13: Menu Structure

    You'll also see details of your activity (active time, calories and steps) and options for reaching your daily activity goal. The daily activity goal you get from Polar M200 is based on your personal data and activity level setting, which you can find in the Daily Activity Goal settings in the Flow web service.

  • Page 14: My Hr

    SETTINGS Settings you can pair and sync devices with your M200 as well as turn smart notifications and flight mode on/off. For more information, see Settings. DISPLAY ICONS Depending on the situation, the dots around the display indicate your progress towards your daily activity goal or training target, your heart rate zone during training, or the menu scroll bar.

  • Page 15: Wearing Your M200

    WEARING YOUR M200 To measure wrist-based heart rate accurately you need to wear your M200 snugly on top of your wrist, just behind the wrist bone. For more information see Training with wrist-based heart rate. You can wear the wristband a little looser, if you like, while not working out.

  • Page 16: Changing The Settings

    Smart notifications. ABOUT PRODUCT Check the device ID of your M200, as well as the firmware version and HW model. You may need this inform- ation if you contact Polar customer care. Choose Restart device, if you experience problems with your M200.

  • Page 17: Time Of Day Setting

    TIME OF DAY SETTING The current time and its format are transferred to your M200 from your computer system clock when you sync with the Polar Flow web service. To change the time, you'll first need to change the time zone on your com- puter and then sync your M200.

  • Page 18: Training

    MEASURING HEART RATE WITH M200 Your Polar M200 has a built-in heart rate sensor that measures heart rate from the wrist. Follow your heart rate zones directly from your device and get guidance for training sessions you've planned in the Flow app or web service.

  • Page 19: Start A Planned Training Session

    Press and hold the RIGHT button again. Browse to the sport you want to use with the RIGHT button. Go outdoors and away from tall buildings and trees. Keep your M200 still with the display upwards to catch the GPS satellite signals. When the signal is found, the GPS icon stops blink- ing and stays on.

  • Page 20: Training With A Duration, Distance Or Calorie Based Training Target

    TRAINING WITH A DURATION, DISTANCE OR CALORIE BASED TRAINING TARGET If you have created a training target based on duration, distance or calories in the Flow web service and synced it to your A300, you have the following views: How much time, kilometers/miles or calories you still have to cover to complete your target How much of your target you've completed as percentages.

  • Page 21: Heart Rate Zones

    NOTIFICATIONS If you are training outside the planned heart rate zones, your M200 notifies you with a sound and vibration. PAUSE/STOP A TRAINING SESSION To pause a session, press the LEFT button.
  • Page 22 If you stop your session after pausing, the time elapsed after pausing is not included in the total training time.

  • Page 23: Training Summary

    POLAR FLOW APP Sync your M200 with Flow app by pressing and holding the LEFT button 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 offline.

  • Page 24: Polar Flow Web Service

    POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE Analyze every detail of your training and learn more about your performance. Follow your progress and also share your best sessions with others. For more information, see Polar Flow Web Service.

  • Page 25: Features

    ACTIVITY GOAL You'll get your personal activity goal when you set up your M200, and your M200 guides you in reaching the goal each day. You can view your goal in Polar Flow app or web service. The activity goal is based on your per-...

  • Page 26: Inactivity Alert

    SLEEP INFORMATION IN THE FLOW WEB SERVICE AND FLOW APP M200 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 in the Flow web service and Flow app after M200 is synced.

  • Page 27: 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 M200 to the Flow web service. The Flow web service gives you the most detailed insight into your activity information.

  • Page 28: Do Not Disturb

    When getting a notification, your M200 will discreetly alert you by vibrating. A calendar event and message alert once, while incoming calls alert until you press the button on your M200 or answer the phone. If a noti- f ic- ation arrives during a call alert, it will not be shown.

  • Page 29: The Smart Notifications Feature Works Via Bluetooth Connection

    The Bluetooth connection and the Smart Notifications feature work between your M200 and your phone when they are in the line of sight and within the range of 5 m /16 ft from each other. If your M200 is out of range for less than two hours, your phone restores the connection automatically within 15 minutes when your M200 returns to the range area.

  • Page 30: Heart Rate Zones

    Heart rate during training Activity measurement outside of training sessions and when you train without heart rate 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. With heart rate zones, you can easily select and monitor training intensities.
  • Page 31 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). breathing. Recommended for: Exper- ienced athletes for year-round training, and for...
  • Page 32 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). eral base fit- ness, improves recovery and boosts meta- bolism.

  • Page 33: Training Benefit

    Training in heart rate zone 1 is done at a very low intensity. The main training principle is that performance improves when recovering after, and not only during training. Accelerate the recovery process with very light intensity training. Training in heart rate zone 2 is for endurance training, an essential part of any training program. Training ses- sions in this zone are easy and aerobic.
  • Page 34 Feedback Benefit session also significantly developed your aerobic fitness and your ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer. 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.

  • Page 35: Running Index

    Feedback Benefit Recovery training Very nice session for your recovery. Light exercise like this allows your body to adapt to your training. RUNNING INDEX Running Index offers an easy way to monitor running performance changes. A running index value is an estim- ate of maximal aerobic running performance, which is influenced by aerobic fitness and running economy.

  • Page 36: Women

    Women Age / Years Very low Fair Moderate Good Very good Elite 20-24 < 27 27-31 32-36 37-41 42-46 47-51 > 51 25-29 < 26 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-44 45-49 > 49 30-34 < 25 25-29 30-33 34-37 38-42 43-46 >...

  • Page 37: Polar Running Program

    Cooper test 5 km (h:m- 10 km (h:m- 21.098 km 42.195 km (h:m- Running Index m:ss) m:ss) (h:mm:ss) m:ss) 2200 0:29:10 1:00:20 2:14:30 4:37:00 2300 0:27:50 0:57:30 2:08:00 4:24:00 2400 0:26:30 0:55:00 2:02:00 4:12:00 2500 0:25:20 0:52:40 1:57:00 4:02:00 2600 0:24:20 0:50:30 1:52:00...

  • Page 38: Create A Polar Running Program

    week varies from one to seven hours depending on your fitness level. The minimum duration for a program is 9 weeks, and the maximum is 20 months. Learn more about the Polar Running Program in this in-depth guide. Or read more about how to get started with the Running Program.

  • Page 39: Polar Flow App And Web Service

    Android 4.3 or later. For support and more information about using Polar Flow app, go to www.polar.com/en/support/Flow_app. Before taking a new mobile device (smartphone, tablet) into use, it has to be paired with your M200. PAIR A MOBILE DEVICE WITH M200 Before pairing a mobile device download Flow app from the App Store or Google Play.

  • Page 40: Polar Flow Web Service

    To see your training data in Flow app, you must sync your M200 with it after your session. When you sync your M200 with the Flow app, your activity and training data are also synced automatically via an internet con- nection to the Flow web service.

  • Page 41: Diary

    For support and more information about using the Flow web service, go to, polar.com/en/support/flow. PLAN YOUR TRAINING Plan your training in the Flow web service by creating detailed training targets and syncing them to your M200 with Flowsync or via Flow app. Your M200 will guide you towards completing your target during training.

  • Page 42: Quick Target

    Remember to sync the training targets to your M200 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. After syncing your training targets to your M200, you can find the training targets listed as favorites in Favor-...

  • Page 43: Favorites

    POLAR SPORT PROFILES IN FLOW WEB SERVICE There are three sport profiles on your M200 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 M200 can contain a maximum of 20 sport profiles.

  • Page 44: Add A Sport Profile

    Heart rate visible to other devices (Other compatible devices using Bluetooth ® Smart wireless tech- nology (e.g. gym equipment) can detect your heart rate.) Heart rate zone type of the training sessions you have created in the Flow web service and transferred to your M200. Speed/Pace settings SPEED/PACE...

  • Page 45: Syncing

    SYNCING You can transfer data from your M200 wirelessly via Bluetooth Smart® with the Flow app or via the USB port with FlowSync software. To be able to sync data between your M200 and the Flow app and web service, you need to have a Polar account and FlowSync software.
  • Page 46 3. Completed is displayed when you are done. Every time you plug in your M200 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 47: Firmware Update

    FIRMWARE UPDATE You can update the firmware of your M200 yourself to keep it up to date. Firmware updates are performed to improve the functionality of your M200. They can include improvements to existing features, completely new features or bug fixes.

  • Page 48: Pairing

    PAIRING Bluetooth Smart® heart rate sensor or mobile device (smartphone, tablet) has to be paired with your M200 for them to function together. Pairing only takes a few seconds, and ensures that your M200 receives signals from your sensors and devices only, and allows disturbance-free training in a group. Before entering an event...

  • Page 49: Pair A Mobile Device With M200

    PAIR A MOBILE DEVICE WITH M200 If you've done the setup for your M200 with a mobile device, your M200 has already been paired. If you did the setup with a computer, and would like to use your M200 with Polar Flow app, please pair your M200 and...

  • Page 50: Pair Polar Balance Scale With M200

    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 M200. 3. Press and hold the LEFT button on your M200 and wait until the display indicates the pairing is com- plete.

  • Page 51: Restart M200

    RESTART M200 Like any electronic device, M200 is recommended to be restarted every now and then. If you experience prob- lems with your M200, try restarting it. Go to Settings > About product > Restart device. Restarting M200 will not erase any data.

  • Page 52: Reset M200

    RESET M200 If you experience problems with your M200, and restarting didn't help, try resetting it. Resetting empties your M200 of all information and you need to set it up again for your personal use. Reset your M200 in FlowSync with your computer: 1.

  • Page 53: Important Information

    Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals. When you connect your M200 to a computer or a charger, check that there is no moisture, hair, dust or dirt on the M200's USB connector. Gently wipe off any dirt or moisture. Don't use any sharp tools for cleaning to avoid scratching.

  • Page 54: Service

    "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 M200 to your computer and at the same time you can have it synced it with FlowSync.

  • Page 55: Battery Operating Time

    Smart Notifications on. The operating time depends on many factors, such as the temperature of the environment in which you use your M200, the features you use, how much the display is on and battery aging. The operating time is significantly reduced in temperatures well below freez- ing.

  • Page 56: Interference

    The training device should not be used for obtaining environmental measurements that require professional or industrial precision. We recommend that once in a while you wash the device and the wrist strap to avoid any skin problems from a dirty bracelet. INTERFERENCE Electromagnetic Interference and Training Equipment Disturbance may occur near electrical devices.

  • Page 57: Technical Specification

    Heart rate measuring range: 30-240 bpm Water resistance: suitable for swimming Memory capacity: 60 h training with heart rate depending on your language settings??????? Uses Bluetooth® Smart wireless technology. Your M200 is compatible with Polar Bluetooth® Smart heart rate sensors.

  • Page 58: Polar Flowsync Software

    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 Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2008 certified company. © 2016 Polar Electro Oy, FI-90440 KEMPELE, Finland. 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.

  • Page 60: Disclaimer

    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.

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