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  • Page 1 M450 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USB Cable Polar Flow Mobile App Polar FlowSync Software Polar Flow Web Service Get Started Set Up Your M450 Set Up in the Polar Flow Web Service Set Up from the Device Charge the Battery Battery Operating Time Low Battery Notifications...
  • Page 3 Menu Structure Diary Settings Tests Interval Timer Favorites Pairing Pairing Compatible Bluetooth Smart ® Sensors with M450 Pair a Mobile Device with M450 Delete a Pairing Settings Sport Profile Settings Settings Physical Settings Weight Height Date of Birth Training Background...
  • Page 4 Compatible Sensors Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair Heart Rate Sensor with M450 Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair a Speed Sensor with M450 Measuring Wheel Size Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair Cadence Sensor with M450 Polar LOOK Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart...
  • Page 5 Pair Kéo Power with M450 Power Settings on M450 Calibrate Kéo Power Training Wear Heart Rate Sensor Start a Training Session Start a Session with Training Target Start a Session with Interval Timer Functions During Training Take a Lap Lock a Heart Rate, Speed or Power Zone...
  • Page 6 Barometer Smart Coaching Training Benefit Training Load and Recovery Fitness Test Before the Test Performing the Test Test Results Fitness Level Classes Women Vo2max Orthostatic Test Before the Test Performing the test Test Results Heart Rate Zones Smart Calories Speed and Power Zones Settings Training Target with Speed and Power Zones During Training...
  • Page 7 Remove a Favorite Sport Profiles in Flow Web Service Add a Sport Profile Edit a Sport Profile Basics Heart Rate Training Views Polar Flow App Syncing Sync with Flow Web Service via FlowSync Sync with Flow App Caring for Your M450...
  • Page 8 M450 Heart Rate Sensor Storing Service Important Information Batteries Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery Precautions Interference During Training Minimizing Risks When Training Technical Specification M450 H7 Heart Rate Sensor Polar FlowSync Software and USB Cable Polar Flow Mobile Application Compatibility...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    See live, accurate heart rate on your M450 during training. Your heart rate is information used to analyze how your session went. Only included in M450 with heart rate sensor sets. If you bought a set that does not include a heart rate sensor, not to worry, you can always buy one later.

  • Page 10: Usb Cable

    USB CABLE Use the USB cable to charge the battery and to sync data between your M450 and the Polar Flow web service via FlowSync software. POLAR FLOW MOBILE APP View your training data at a glance after every session. Flow app syncs your training data wirelessly to the Polar Flow web service.

  • Page 11: Get Started

    M450 at its best, it's important that you do the setup in the Polar Flow web service later. M450 is delivered in sleep mode. It wakes up when you plug it into a computer or a USB charger. If the bat- tery is completely empty, it takes a couple of minutes for the charging animation to appear.

  • Page 12: Set Up From The Device

    CHARGE THE BATTERY The M450 has an internal, rechargeable battery. Use the USB cable included in the product set to charge it via the USB port on your computer. You can also charge the battery via a wall outlet. When charging via a wall out- let use a USB power adapter (not included in the product set).

  • Page 13: Battery Operating Time

    Do not charge the battery when the M450 is wet. Do not charge the battery in temperatures under 0 °C / 32°F or over +50 °C / 122 °F. Charging your M450 in an environment where temperature is not within this temperature range may permanently damage the bat- tery capacity - especially if the temperature is higher.

  • Page 14: Buttons

    A new training session cannot be started before charging M450. When the display is blank, M450 has either gone to sleep mode or its battery is empty. M450 goes to sleep mode automatically when it's in time view and you haven't pressed any button for ten minutes. It wakes up from sleep mode when you press any button.

  • Page 15: Start

    TIME VIEW AND MENU PRE-TRAINING MODE DURING TRAINING Press and hold to return to time view from menu Press and hold to sync with Flow app in time view START TIME VIEW AND MENU PRE-TRAINING MODE DURING TRAINING Confirm selections Start a training session Press and hold to set zone lock on/off Enter pre-training mode Continue training record-...

  • Page 16: Diary

    In the menu you'll find: Diary Settings Tests Interval timer Favorites DIARY Diary you'll see the current week, past four weeks and next four weeks. Select a day to see your training sessions of that day, the training summary of each session and the tests you have done.You can also see your planned training sessions.

  • Page 17: Interval Timer

    Before taking a new Bluetooth Smart ® heart rate sensor, cycling sensor or mobile device (smartphone, tab- let) into use, it has to be paired with your M450. Pairing only takes a few seconds, and ensures that your M450 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 due to data trans- mission.

  • Page 18: Delete A Pairing

    1. On your mobile device, open Flow app and sign in with your Polar account. 2. Wait for the Connect product view to appear on your mobile device (Searching for Polar M450) is dis- played. 3. In M450 time mode, press and hold BACK. Connecting to device is displayed, followed by Connecting to app.

  • Page 19: Settings

    There are six sport profiles shown in the pre-training mode by default. In the Flow web service you can add new sports to your list, and sync them to your M450. You can have a maximum of 20 sports on your M450 at a time.

  • Page 20: Settings

    Other indoor If you have edited your sport profiles in the Flow web service before your first training session,and synced them to your M450, the sport profile list will contain the edited sport profiles. SETTINGS To view or modify sport profile settings, go to Settings >...

  • Page 21: Physical Settings

    Automatic pause sett.: Automatic pause: Choose or Off. If you set the automatic pause On, your session is automatically paused when you stop moving. Activation speed: set the speed at which recording is paused. Automatic lap: Choose Off, Lap distance duration. If you choose distance, set the dis- tance after which each lap is taken.

  • Page 22: Training Background

    TRAINING BACKGROUND Training background is an assessment of your long-term physical activity level. Select the alternative that best describes the overall amount and intensity of your physical activity during the past three months. Occasional (0-1h/week): You do not participate regularly in programmed recreational sport or heavy physical activity, e.g.

  • Page 23: Pair And Sync

    When you sync your M450 with the Flow web service via the FlowSync software or via the Flow app, the time and date settings are automatically updated according to the computer's or phone's watch settings.

  • Page 24: Week's Starting Day

    Svenska. Set the language of your M450. ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT Check the device ID of your M450, as well as the firmware version, HW model and A-GPS expiry date. QUICK MENU In pre-training mode, press and hold LIGHT to access the settings of the currently chosen sport profile:...
  • Page 25 Set location guide on*, and press START. Location guide arrow view set on is dis- played, and M450 goes to Back to Start view. *This selection is only available if GPS is set on for the sport profile. In pause mode, press and hold LIGHT to enter Quick menu.You'll find:...

  • Page 26: Firmware Update

    Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart in use. FIRMWARE UPDATE The firmware of your M450 can be updated. Any time a new firmware version is available, FlowSync will notify you when connecting M450 to your computer with the USB cable. The firmware updates are downloaded via the USB cable and FlowSync software.
  • Page 27 1. Plug the micro USB connector into the USB port in the M450, and plug the other end of the cable into your PC. 2. FlowSync starts syncing your data. 3. After syncing, you are asked to update the firmware.

  • Page 28: Install Bike Mount

    2. Position the bike mount on the rubber base so that the POLAR logo is in line with the handlebar. 3. Secure the bike mount onto the stem/handlebar with the O-ring. 4. Align the ledges on the back of the M450 with the slots on the bike mount and turn clockwise until the M450 is in place.

  • Page 29: Compatible Sensors

    To pair, touch your sensor with M450 is displayed, touch your heart rate sensor with M450, and wait for it to be found. 3. M450 lists the heart rate sensors it finds.The device ID, for example, Pair Polar H7 xxxxxxxx, is dis- played.

  • Page 30: Pair A Speed Sensor With M450

    General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device and press START. 2. M450 starts searching for the speed sensor. Rotate the wheel a few times to activate the sensor. The flashing red light on the sensor indicates that the sensor is activated.

  • Page 31: Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart

    ETRTO Wheel size diameter (inches) Wheel size setting (mm) 25-559 26 x 1.0 1884 23-571 650 x 23C 1909 35-559 26 x 1.50 1947 37-622 700 x 35C 1958 52-559 26 x 1.95 2022 20-622 700 x 20C 2051 52-559 26 x 2.0 2054 23-622...

  • Page 32: Pair Cadence Sensor With M450

    General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device and press START. 2. M450 starts searching for the cadence sensor. Rotate the crank a few times to activate the sensor. The flashing red light on the sensor indicates that the sensor is activated.

  • Page 33: Pair Kéo Power With M450

    1. Go to General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device and press START. 2. Rotate the cranks to wake up the transmitters. M450 starts searching for Kéo Power. 3. Once the it is found, Polar PWR xxxxxxxx is displayed.

  • Page 34: Power Settings On M450

    Calibrate Kéo Power before starting your session. The Polar LOOK Kéo Power system calibrates itself auto- matically each time the transmitters wake up and M450 is found. The calibration takes a couple of seconds. The temperature of your training environment affects calibration accuracy. If you're going to train out- doors, for example, take your bike outdoors half an hour before doing the calibration.

  • Page 35: Training

    LIGHT to enter the Quick Menu. To return to the pre-training mode, press BACK. If you have set the GPS function on in this sport profile and/or a compatible Bluetooth® Smart sensor in use, M450 will automatically start searching for the signals.
  • Page 36 M450 has found the sensor signals. If you have linked sensors to more than one bike, you'll see a number next to the bike icon indicating the bike in use. M450 chooses the bike to which the nearest sensor is linked.

  • Page 37: Start A Session With Training Target

    START A SESSION WITH TRAINING TARGET You can create detailed training targets in the Flow web service and sync them to your M450 via Flowsync software or Flow app. During training you can easily follow the guidance on your device.

  • Page 38: Functions During Training

    FUNCTIONS DURING TRAINING TAKE A LAP Press START to record a lap. Laps can also be taken automatically. In sport profile settings, set Automatic Lap distance duration. If you choose distance, set the distance after which each lap is taken. If you choose duration, set the duration after each lap is taken.

  • Page 39: Change Phase During A Phased Session

    1. To pause a training session, press the BACK button. Recording paused is displayed and the M450 goes to pause mode. To continue your training session, press START. 2. To stop a training session, press and hold the BACK button for three seconds during training recording...

  • Page 40: After Training

    AFTER TRAINING Get instant analysis and in-depth insights into your training with M450, Flow app and Flow web service. TRAINING SUMMARY ON YOUR M450 After each training session, you'll get an instant training summary of your session. To view your training sum-...
  • Page 41 Time you spent on each heart rate zone. Visible if you used a heart rate sensor. Your average and maximum heart rate are shown in beats per minute and per- centage of maximum heart rate. Visible if you used a heart rate sensor. Calories burned during the session and fat burn % of calories.
  • Page 42 Average and maximum cadence of the session. Visible if Polar LOOK Kéo Power sensor or Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart in use. Average and maximum power of the session. Visible if Polar LOOK Kéo Power sensor in use. Time you spent on each power zone. Visible if Polar LOOK Kéo Power sensor in use.

  • Page 43: Polar Flow App

    Press START for more details. POLAR FLOW APP Sync your M450 with Flow app to analyze your data at a glance after each session. The Flow app allows you to see a quick overview of your training data. For information, see Polar Flow App.

  • Page 44: Features

    The A-GPS data updates once a day. The latest A-GPS data file is automatically updated to your M450 when you sync your M450 with the Flow web service via the FlowSync software.

  • Page 45: Gps Features

    To return to your starting point: Keep moving in order for M450 to determine which direction you are going. An arrow will point in the dir- ection of your starting point. To get back to the starting point, always turn in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 46: Smart Coaching

    M450 measures altitude with an atmospheric air pressure sensor and converts the measured air pressure into an altitude reading. This is the most accurate way to measure altitude and altitude changes (ascent / descent) after calibration. Ascent and descent are shown in meters/feet. Uphill/downhill steepness is shown in per- centages and grade, and is only visible during training when using a Speed Sensor Bluetooth®...
  • Page 47 Feedback Benefit Maximum training That was a hard session! You improved your sprint speed and the nervous system of your muscles, which make you more efficient. Maximum & Tempo training What a session! You improved your speed and efficiency. This session also significantly developed your aerobic fitness and your ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer.

  • Page 48: Training Load And Recovery

    Feedback Benefit Basic training Well done! This low intensity session improved your basic endur- ance and your body's ability to burn fat during exercise. Recovery training Very nice session for your recovery. Light exercise like this allows your body to adapt to your training. TRAINING LOAD AND RECOVERY The training load feature in the Diary in Polar Flow web service will conveniently tell you how hard your training session was, and how much time is needed for complete recovery.

  • Page 49: Before The Test

    You can interrupt the test in any phase by pressing BACK. Test canceled is displayed. If M450 cannot receive your heart rate signal, the message Test failed is displayed. In which case, you should check that the heart rate sensor electrodes are wet and that the textile strap fits snugly.

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: Performing The Test

    Stand up is displayed. Stand up and remain standing still for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, the M450 will beep again and the test is finished. You can interrupt the test in any phase by pressing BACK. Test canceled is displayed.
  • Page 53 select and monitor training intensities. 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). MAXIMUM 90–100% 171–190 bpm...
  • Page 54 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). various dur- ations. Becomes more important dur- ing pre com- petition...
  • Page 55 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). Comfortable and easy, low muscle and car- diovascular load.

  • Page 56: Smart Calories

    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. Long-duration training in this light zone results in effective energy expenditure. Progress will require persistence. Aerobic power is enhanced in heart rate zone 3.

  • Page 57: Training Target With Speed And Power Zones

    During your training you can view which zone you are currently training in and the time spent in each zone. AFTER TRAINING In the training summary on M450, you'll see an overview of the time spent in each speed or power zone. After syncing, detailed visual speed or power zone information can be viewed in the Flow web service.

  • Page 58: Changeable Cover

    To change the cover At the top right corner of M450, put your thumbnail in the groove between the case and the back cover to open the cover slightly. Using your other thumbnail, open the cover a bit more from the top of M450. Then, lift the cover off.

  • Page 59: Polar Flow Web Service

    In Explore you can discover training sessions and routes by browsing the map. You can add routes to your favorites but they will not be synced to the M450. See public training sessions that other users have shared, and relive your own or other people’s routes and see where the highlights happened.

  • Page 60: Training Targets

    TRAINING TARGETS Create detailed training targets in the Flow web service and sync them to your M450 via Flowsync software or Flow app. During training you can easily follow the guidance on your device. Quick Target: Fill in one value. Choose a duration, distance or calorie target.

  • Page 61: Favorites

    FAVORITES In Favorites, you can store and manage your favorite training targets. Your M450 can have a maximum of 20 favorites at a time. The number of favorites in the Flow web service is not limited. If you have over 20 favorites in the Flow web service, the first 20 in the list are transferred to your M450 when syncing.

  • Page 62: Edit A Favorite

    SPORT PROFILES IN FLOW WEB SERVICE There are six sport profiles on your M450 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 M450 can contain a maximum of 20 sport pro- files.

  • Page 63: Heart Rate

    Speed view HEART RATE Heart rate view (choose beats per minute (bpm) or % of maximum.) 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 settings (With the heart rate zones you can easily select and monitor training intens- ities.
  • Page 64 (Watts), W/kg (Watts/kg) or FTP % (% of functional threshold power). When you are done with the sport profile settings, click save. To sync the settings to your M450, press syn- chronize in FlowSync.

  • Page 65: Polar Flow App

    (smartphone, tablet) into use, you need to pair it with your M450. For more inform- ation, see Pairing. To see your training data in the Flow app, you must sync your M450 with it after your session. For information on syncing M450 with the Flow app, see Syncing.

  • Page 66: Syncing

    To sync data with the Flow web service you need FlowSync software. Go to flow.polar.com/start, and down- load and install it before trying to sync. 1. Plug the micro USB connector into the USB port in the M450, and plug the other end of the cable into your PC. Make sure FlowSync software is running.
  • Page 67 Syncing completed is displayed when you are done. When you sync your M450 with the Flow app, your training data is also synced automatically via an inter- net connection to the Flow web service. For support and more information about using Polar Flow app, go to www.polar.com/en/support/Flow_app.

  • Page 68: Caring For Your M450

    STORING M450: Keep your training device in a cool and dry place. Do not keep it in a damp environment, in non-breath- able material (a plastic bag or a sports bag) nor with conductive material (a wet towel). Do not expose the train- ing device to direct sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car or mounted on the bike mount.

  • Page 69: Service

    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. For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses, visit www.polar.com/support...

  • Page 70: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION BATTERIES The Polar M450 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. The number of charge cycles also varies according to use and operating conditions.

  • Page 71: Precautions

    Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type. PRECAUTIONS The Polar M450 training device shows your performance indicators. The training device is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and recovery during and after an exercise session.It measures heart rate, speed and distance.

  • Page 72: Minimizing Risks When Training

    2. Move the training device around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or does not flash the heart symbol. Interference is often worst directly in front of the display panel of the equipment, while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance. 3.

  • Page 73: Technical Specification

    Up to 16 hours with GPS and heart rate sensor Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F Using or storing your M450 in an envir- onment where temperature is not within this temperature range may permanently damage the battery capacity - especially if the temperature is higher.

  • Page 74: H7 Heart Rate Sensor

    H7 HEART RATE SENSOR Battery life: 200 h Battery type: CR 2025 Battery sealing ring: O-ring 20.0 x 1.0 Material FPM Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C/14 °F to 122 °F Connector material: Polyamide Strap material: 38% Polyamide, 29% Polyurethane, 20% Elastane, 13% Polyester Water resistance: 30 m...

  • Page 75: 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 76: Regulatory Information

    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 77: Rf Exposure Information

    RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION Polar M450 device was evaluated for body-worn operations with the separation distance of 1 cm (0.39 inches) between the user’s body and the device. To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 1 cm (0.39 inches) must be maintained between the user's body and the device.

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