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- Page 1 USER MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Polar FlowSync Software Polar Flow Web Service Get started Set up your A370 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 or tablet... - Page 3 Watch faces Pairing Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with A370 Settings Settings menu Display setting Time of day setting Restart A370 Reset A370 Firmware Update With computer With mobile device or tablet Flight mode Turn flight mode ON T urn flight mode OFF...
- Page 4 Sleep information in the Flow web service and Flow app Activity data in Flow App and Flow web service GPS from mobile Smart notifications (iOS) Smart Notification Settings Polar Flow mobile app Do not disturb setting in Polar Flow app Do not disturb setting on your A370 Phone settings...
- Page 5 Do not disturb setting on your A370 Block apps Phone settings Dismiss Notifications The Smart Notifications Feature Works via Bluetooth Connection Using A370 as a Heart Rate Sensor Accessory Polar Smart Coaching features Activity Guide Activity Guide on the A370 Activity Benefit...
- Page 6 Sleep data on your A370 Sleep data in the Flow app and web service Polar Sport Profiles Training Benefit Alarm Polar Flow app and Web Service Polar Flow App Pair a Mobile Device with A370 Polar Flow Web Service Feed Explore Diary Progress Community...
- Page 7 Sync the Targets to your A370 Favorites Add a Training Target to Favorites: Edit a Favorite Remove a favorite Polar Sport profiles in Flow Web Service Add a Sport profile Edit a Sport Profile Syncing Sync with Flow mobile App...
- Page 8 A370 Polar FlowSync Software and USB Cable Polar Flow Mobile Application Compatibility Water Resistance Limited International Polar Guarantee Disclaimer...
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Page 9: Introduction
POLAR A370 Polar A370 is a sleek and sporty fitness tracker that keeps you on the pulse by monitoring heart rate from the wrist 24/7. It tracks your daily steps, distance and calories burned, and keeps you connected with smart noti- fications from your phone. -
Page 10: Usb Cable
POLAR FLOW APP You can start using your A370 also with the Flow app and update your A370 wirelessly too. View your activity and training data at a glance. Flow app syncs your activity and training data wirelessly to the Polar Flow web service. -
Page 11: Get Started
SET UP YOUR A370 When you get hold of your new A370, it’s in storage mode. It wakes up when you plug it into a computer for setup or a USB charger for charging. We recommend that you charge the battery before you start using your A370. -
Page 12: Option B: Set Up With Polar Flow App Using Your Mobile Device Or Tablet
1. To make sure there’s enough charge in your A370 during the mobile setup, just plug the USB cable in a powered USB port or a USB power adapter. Make sure that the adapter is marked with "output 5Vdc"... -
Page 13: Languages
The mobile compatibility is available at polar.com/support. 3. When you open the Flow app it recognizes your new A370 nearby and prompts you to start pairing it. Accept the pairing request and enter the Bluetooth pairing code from your A370 to the Flow app. -
Page 14: Wristband
After the setup you can change the language in the Flow app or in the web service. WRISTBAND The wristband of your A370 is easy to change. Very handy if you want to color coordinate with your outfit, for example. -
Page 15: Menu Structure
2. Pull the device from the wristband. To attach the wristband, perform the steps in the reverse order. Make sure the band fits flush with the device on both sides. MENU STRUCTURE You can turn on the display by turning your wrist or press the button on the side. Enter and browse through the menu by swiping the touch screen up or down. -
Page 16: Activity
Flow web service. If you wear your A370 at night, you'll see your sleep information from the previous night. Also if you have continuous HR on, you'll see your lowest recorded heart rate from the previous night and during the day the lowest and the highest so far. -
Page 17: Watch Faces
WATCH FACES To change the watch face of your fitness tracker: 1. Tap and hold the touch display with your finger until you see a thumbnail menu of the watch faces: 2. Swipe up or down to see them all and tap the one you choose. Here are the options: Vertical clock and date Activity bar filling from left to right... -
Page 18: Pairing
Activity shown with color filling up the numbers with the daily activity goal progress PAIRING Bluetooth Smart ® heart rate sensor has to be paired with your A370 for them to function together. Pairing takes only a few seconds, and ensures that your A370 receives signals from only your sensors and devices, and allows disturbance-free training in a group. -
Page 19: Settings
Press the side button to return to time view. DISPLAY SETTING You can choose on which hand you want to wear your A370 either in the Polar Flow web service or the Polar Flow mobile app. The setting changes the orientation of the A370 display accordingly. -
Page 20: Time Of Day Setting
TIME OF DAY SETTING The current time and its format are transferred to your A370 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 A370. -
Page 21: Firmware Update
3. While the Turning off text is shown, press the button again for five seconds. Now you need to set up your A370 again, either via mobile or computer. Just remember to use the same Polar account in the setup you've used before resetting. -
Page 22: Turn Flight Mode On
TURN FLIGHT MODE ON 1. Go to Settings in the main menu. 2. Tap the airplane icon , FLIGHT MODE ON is shown and the icon turns green. The airplane icon appears in the time view. T URN FLIGHT MODE OFF 1. -
Page 23: Training
TRAINING HOW TO WEAR YOUR A370 A370 continuously measures heart rate from the wrist, in everyday-wear and during exercises. To get accur- ate heart rate readings, find a comfortable fit for your wrist by following these tips. In everyday-wear, secure the wrist band on top of your wrist, behind the wrist bone. Do NOT place the fitness tracker on top of the wrist bone. -
Page 24: Start A Training Session
Flow web service and sync them to your A370 with Flowsync software or Flow app. Your A370 will guide you towards completing your target during training. To start a training session with a target:... -
Page 25: During Training
1. Go to day. 2. Choose the target from the list by tapping it. 3. Choose the sport you want to use by tapping its icon. 4. Training display comes up and you can start training. DURING TRAINING TRAINING VIEWS You can activate the display by a wrist gesture and browse through training views by swiping the display up or down. -
Page 26: Training With A Duration Or Calorie Based Training Target
If you have created a training target based on duration or calories in the Flow web service and synced it to your A370, you have the following views: If you've created a target based on calories, you can see how many calories of your target you have left to burn and your current heart rate. -
Page 27: 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 A370, 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 28: Training Summary
TRAINING SUMMARY AFTER TRAINING You'll get a summary of your training session on your A370 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 A370 You can only view your training summary for the current day in A370. -
Page 29: Polar Flow App
POLAR FLOW APP Sync your A370 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... -
Page 30: Polar Flow Web Service
For more 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 31: Features
You'll get your personal activity goal when you register your Polar account in Flow. It guides you in reaching the goal each day. You can view the goal on your A370 and in Polar Flow app or web service. The activity goal... -
Page 32: Inactivity Alert
Sitting for long periods of time is bad for your health, even on those days when you train and gain enough daily activity. Your A370 spots if you’re being inactive for too long during your day and this way helps you to break up your sitting to avoid the negative effects it has on your health. -
Page 33: 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 A370 to the Flow web service. The Flow web service gives you the most detailed insight into your activity information. -
Page 34: Do Not Disturb Setting In Polar Flow App
Do not disturb on or off, and set the start and end time for it. 4. Sync your A370 with the mobile app by pressing and holding on the button of your A370. DO NOT DISTURB SETTING ON YOUR A370 You can disable the notification alerts right on your A370 as follows: 1. -
Page 35: Phone Settings
To enable the notifications alerts, repeat the steps. PHONE SETTINGS The notification settings on your phone determine what notifications you receive on your A370. To edit the noti- fication settings on your iOS phone: 1. Go to Settings >... -
Page 36: The Smart Notifications Feature Works Via Bluetooth Connection
The Bluetooth connection and the Smart Notifications feature work between your A370 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 A370 is out of range for less than two hours, your phone restores the connection automatically within 15 minutes when your A370 returns to the range area. -
Page 37: Do Not Disturb Setting In Polar Flow App
The Do not disturb setting is vis- ible when the Smart notifications setting is on. 4. Sync your A370 with the mobile app by pressing and holding on the button of your A370. DO NOT DISTURB SETTING ON YOUR A370 You can disable the notification alerts right on your A370 as follows: 1. -
Page 38: Block Apps
The Bluetooth connection and the Smart Notifications feature work between your A370 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 A370 is out of range for less than two hours, your phone restores the connection automatically within 15 minutes when your A370 returns to the range area. -
Page 39: Using A370 As A Heart Rate Sensor Accessory
USING A370 AS A HEART RATE SENSOR ACCESSORY You can use your A370 as a heart rate sensor with another Bluetooth device that can receive HR sensor pro- file, like a cycling computer, sporting app like Polar Beat or another wrist-worn device. To use it, first you need to pair the A370 with the receiving device just like another Bluetooth accessory. -
Page 40: Activity Guide On The A370
A370, from the Polar Flow mobile app or from the Polar Flow web service. ACTIVITY GUIDE ON THE A370 Some of the watch faces on your A370 show your progress towards your daily activity goal. -
Page 41: Continuous Heart Rate
The Continuous HR feature is automatically on in your A370. You can toggle between turning the Continuous HR feature on and off on your A370 under... - Page 42 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 43 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 44 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.
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Page 45: Polar Running Program
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 46: Start A Running Target
Weekly award If you're training for a running event using the Polar Running program, your A370 will award you for sticking to your training plan. You’ll receive award stars to your A370 as feedback based on how well you’ve followed the program each week. -
Page 47: Polar Sleep Plustm
POLAR SLEEP PLUS The A370 tracks your sleep if you wear it at night. It detects when you fall asleep and when you wake up and collects the data for deeper analysis in the Polar Flow app and web service. The A370 observes your hand movement during the night to track all interruptions over the entire sleep span, and tells you how much time you actually spent asleep. -
Page 48: Training Benefit
Using sport profiles makes it possible for you to keep up with what you've done and see the progress you've made in different sports. You can do this in the Flow web service. TRAINING BENEFIT Training Benefit gives you textual feedback on your performance for each training session helping you better understand the effectiveness of your training. -
Page 49: Alarm
ALARM The alarm in A370 is silent and vibrating. You can set an alarm only in the Polar Flow mobile app. When the alarm is set on, a clock icon is displayed in the time view. -
Page 50: Polar Flow App And Web Service
See the weekly summaries of your train- ing in the training diary. You can also share the highlights of you training with your friends in the Flow com- munity. You can also wirelessly setup your new A370 with it. See Setup your A370 how. -
Page 51: Polar Flow Web Service
To see your training data in Flow app, you must sync your A370 with it after your session. When you sync your A370 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: Community
PLAN YOUR TRAINING Plan your training in the Flow web service by creating detailed training targets and syncing them to your A370 with Flowsync or via Flow app. Your A370 will guide you towards completing your target during training. Note... -
Page 53: Quick Target
Remember to sync the training targets to your A370 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 A370, you can find the training targets listed as favorites in Favor-... -
Page 54: Favorites
POLAR SPORT PROFILES IN FLOW WEB SERVICE There are seven sport profiles on your A370 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 A370 can contain a maximum of 20 sport... -
Page 55: Add A Sport Profile
Heart rate zone type of the training sessions you have created in the Flow web service and transferred to your A370. Gestures and Feedback Vibration feedback GPS and altitude Choose the GPS recording rate. When you're done with the sport profile settings, click SAVE. Remember to sync the settings to your A370. -
Page 56: Syncing
You can transfer data from your A370 via the USB port with FlowSync software or wirelessly via Bluetooth Smart® with the Flow app. To be able to sync data between your A370 and the Flow web service and app, you need to have a Polar account and FlowSync software. - Page 57 Every time you plug in your A370 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). Every time a firmware update is available, FlowSync will notify you, and request you to install it.
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Page 58: Important Information
Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals. When you connect your A370 to a computer or a charger, check that there is no moisture, hair, dust or dirt on the A370's USB connector. Gently wipe off any dirt or moisture. Don't use any sharp tools for cleaning to avoid scratching. -
Page 59: Storing
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. CHARGING A370 BATTERY The A370 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 60 To charge with your computer just plug your A370 to your computer and at the same time you can have it synced it with FlowSync. 1. Push down the top part (A) of the USB cover inside the bracelet to access the micro USB port and plug in the supplied USB cable (B).
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Page 61: Battery Operating Time
A370. When the display doesn't wake up from a wrist gesture or a press of the button, the battery is empty and A370 has gone to sleep mode. Charge your A370. If the battery is totally drained, it may take a while for the charging animation to appear on the display. -
Page 62: Interference
The training device should not be used for obtaining environmental measurements that require professional or industrial precision. The Polar A370 is not a medical device for measuring your heart rate. We recommend that once in a while you wash the device and the wrist strap to avoid any skin problems from a dirty bracelet. -
Page 63: Technical Specification
Please avoid clothing with colors that might transfer onto the training device (especially training devices with light/bright colors) when worn together. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION A370 Battery type: 100 mAh Li-pol rechargeable battery Operating time:... -
Page 64: Polar Flowsync Software And Usb Cable
Uses Bluetooth® Smart wireless technology. Your A370 is compatible with the following Polar heart rate sensors as well: Polar H6, H7 and H10. POLAR FLOWSYNC SOFTWARE AND USB CABLE To use FlowSync software you need a computer with Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X operating system with an internet connection and a free USB port for USB cable. -
Page 65: Water Resistance
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 66: 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 67 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.