Polar Electro A360 User manual

USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
Contents 2
Introduction 8
Get started 10
Set up your A360 10
Choose one option for setup: computer or a compatible mobile device 10
Option A: set up with your computer 10
Option b: set up with polar flow app using your mobile device 11
Wristband 12
Menu structure 12
Activity 13
My day 13
Training 13
Fitness Test 13
Favorites 14
Settings 15
Watch face 15
Display setting 15
Time of day setting 15
Flight mode 16

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Turn flight mode ON 16
Turn flight mode OFF 16
Training 17
Wear your a360 17
Start a Training Session 18
Start a training session with a target 18
During training 18
Training views 18
Training with heart rate 19
Training with a duration or calorie based training target 19
Training with a phased training target 20
Pause/Stop a training session 20
Training Summary 21
After Training 21
Training summary in A360 21
Polar Flow App 22
Polar Flow Web Service 22
Features 23
24/7 Activity Tracking 23
Activity Goal 23
Activity data 23

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Inactivity alert 24
Sleep information at Flow web service and Flow app 24
Activity data in Flow App and Flow web service 25
Smart notifications 25
Smart Notification Settings 25
Polar Flow mobile app 25
Do not disturb 26
Phone 26
Using the Smart Notifications 26
The Smart Notifications Feature Works via Bluetooth Connection 26
Sport Profiles 27
Smart Coaching features 27
Smart Calories 27
Heart Rate Zones 28
Training Benefit 32
Fitness Test 34
Before the test 35
Performing the Test 35
Test Results 35
Fitness Level Classes 36
Men 36

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Women 36
Vo2max 37
Polar Flow app and Web Service 38
Polar Flow App 38
Pair a Mobile Device with A360 38
Polar Flow Web Service 39
Plan Your Training 40
Create a Training Target 41
Quick Target 41
Phased target 41
Favorites 41
Sync the Targets to your A360 42
Favorites 42
Add a Training Target to Favorites: 42
Edit a Favorite 43
Remove a favorite 43
Sport profiles in Flow Web Service 43
Add a Sport profile 43
Edit a Sport Profile 43
Syncing 44
Sync with Flow App 44

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Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync 45
Firmware Update 46
with computer 46
with mobile phone 46
Pairing 47
Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with A360 47
Restart A360 48
Reset A360 49
Important Information 50
Taking Care of Your A360 50
A360 50
Storing 50
Service 51
Batteries 51
Charging A360 battery 51
Battery Operating Time 53
Low Battery Notifications 53
Precautions 54
Interference During Training 54
Minimizing Risks When Training 55
Technical Specification 56

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A360 56
Polar FlowSync Software and USB Cable 56
Polar Flow Mobile Application Compatibility 57
Water Resistance 57
Limited International Polar Guarantee 58
Disclaimer 59

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your new A360! With 24/7 activity measurement your new companion encourages you
towards a more active and healthier lifestyle. 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.
This waterproof fitness tracker has wrist-based heart rate monitor, unique Polar smart coaching features and
smartwatch features like smart notifications and a color touchscreen.
This user manual helps you get started with your new A360. To check the video tutorials and the latest version
of this user manual, go to www.polar.com/support/A360.
Polar A360
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. Check your goal from the Flow app or Flow web service. Change the wristband
and accessorize any outfit! You can buy additional wristbands separately.
USB cable
A product set includes a standard USBcable. You can use it for charging the battery and syncing data
between your A360 and Flow web service via FlowSync software.
Polar Flow App
View your activity and training data at a glance. Flow app syncs your activity and training data wirelessly to
the Polar Flow web service. Get it on the App StoreSM or Google playTM. You can start using your A360 also
with the Flow app and update your A360 wirelessly too.
Polar FlowSync Software
Polar FlowSync syncs your data between your A360 and the Polar Flow web service on your computer. Go to
flow.polar.com/start to start using your A360 and to download and install the FlowSync software.
Polar Flow Web Service
Plan your training, follow your achievements, get guidance and see detailed analysis of your activity and train-
ing results. Let all your friends know about your achievements. Find all this at polar.com/flow.
H7 Heart Rate Sensor

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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.
H7 is an optional accessory, not included in any A360 product sets.

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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. If the battery is completely empty, it takes a couple of minutes for the charging to start. See Batteries
for detailed information on charging the battery, battery operating times and low battery notifications.
CHOOSE ONE OPTION FOR SETUP: COMPUTER OR A COMPATIBLE MOBILE DEVICE
You can choose how to set up your A360, with a computer and a USBcable or wirelessly with a compatible
mobile device.
lmobile setup is convenient if you're always on the go and prefer not to use a computer, but it might take
longer.
lwired setup is quicker and you can charge your A360 at the same time, but have to have a USB cable
and computer available.
OPTION A: SET UP WITH YOUR COMPUTER
1. Go to flow.polar.com/start and install the FlowSync software to set up your A360 and update the firm-
ware if needed.
2. 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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3. Plug the other end of the cable into the USB port of your computer for setup and charging the battery
(C).
4. Then we’ll walk you through signing up for the Polar Flow web service and personalizing your A360.
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 A360.
When closing the USB cover, make sure it fits flush on the device.
After the setup is done, you’re ready to go. Have fun!
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.
2. Go to the App StoreSM or Google PlayTM on your mobile device and search and download the Polar
Flow app.
The mobile compatibility is available at polar.com/support.
3. When you open the Flow app it recognizes your new A360 nearby and prompts you to start pairing it.
Accept the pairing request and enter the Bluetooth pairing code from your A360 to the Flow app.
4. Then create an account or sign in if you already have a Polar account. We’ll walk you through the sign-
up and setup within the app. Tap Save and sync when you’ve defined all the settings. Your

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personalized settings will now be transferred to the bracelet.
To get the most accurate and personal activity and training data, it’s important that you’re precise with
the settings.
Please notice your A360 may get the latest firmware update during the wireless setup, and depend-
ing on your connection it may take up to 10 minutes to complete.
5. A360 display will open to the time view once the synchronization is done.
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.
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 a simple wrist gesture or press the button on the side.

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Enter and browse through the menu by swiping the touch screen up or down. Select items by tapping the
icons, and return with pressing the side button.
ACTIVITY
Your daily activity goal is visualized in each watch face. For example, you can see your progress towards the
goal by the clock numbers fill up with color in one.
For more information, see 24/7 Activity Tracking.
MY DAY
Here you'll see your progress of your daily activity goal in more detail, steps, distance and calories and any
training sessions you've done so far in the current day or any planned training sessions you've done in the
Flow web service.
TRAINING
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. Add or remove your favorite sports from there.
To start the training, just tap the sport icon and the training session begins.
FITNESS TEST
Measure your fitness level while you lie down and relax. Note that you can do the test only if you have the
Polar H7 heart rate sensor in use. Only then the Fitness test icon will show up in the A360 menu.
For more information, see Fitness Test.

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

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SETTINGS
WATCH FACE
Change the watch face by tapping and holding the display in time view, and swipe up or down. Then choose
one by tapping it.
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.
We recommend wearing the bracelet on your non-dominant hand to get the most accurate activity tracking
results.
You can edit your settings any time at Polar Flow web service and mobile app.
To change the display setting on your computer
1. Plug in your A360 to your computer's USB port, go to polar.com/flow and sign in.
2. Go to Settings and Products.
3. Choose your A360, tap Product information and change the handedness.
The display orientation on your A360 will change on the next synchronization.
To change the display setting on the mobile app
1. Go to Settings.
2. Select the desired wrist under your A360.
TIME OF DAY SETTING
The current time and its format are transferred to your A360 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 A360.
If you change the time or time zone on your mobile device and sync the Polar Flow app with the Polar Flow
web service and your A360, the time also changes on your A360. Your mobile device needs to have internet
connection available in order to change the time.

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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. Press and hold the button until you see an airplane icon. First you'll see the pair/sync notification, just
keep pressing the button until the airplane icon shows up..
2. Tap the icon and FLIGHT MODE ON is shown.
TURN FLIGHT MODE OFF
1. Press and hold the button until you see an airplane icon.
2. Tap the icon and FLIGHT MODE OFF is shown.

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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. The sensor must touch your skin, but the wristband should not be too tight to prevent
blood flow either.
You can wear the bracelet a little looser, if you like, while not working out, but you should tighten it up for your
training sessions to make sure you get accurate heart rate readings from the wrist. If you have tattoos on the
skin of your wrist, avoid placing the sensor right on it as it may prevent accurate readings.
Also it's a good idea to warm up the skin if your hands and skin get cold easily. Get the blood going before
starting your session!
In sports where it's more challenging to keep the sensor stationary on your wrist or where you have pressure
or movement in muscles or tendons near the sensor, we recommend using a Polar H7 heart rate sensor with a
chest strap to get better measurement of your heart rate.
Get heart rate zone based guidance for training sessions you've planned in the Flow web service.
Although there are many subjective clues as to how your body is doing during exercise (perceived exertion,
breathing rate, physical sensations), none of them are as reliable as measuring heart rate. It is objective and is
affected by both internal and external factors - meaning you will have a dependable measure of your physical
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START A TRAINING SESSION
In the time view, swipe the display up or down and tap Training to enter pre-training
mode: a heart icon turns to display your heart rate when it's been found.
Choose the sport profile you want to use by swiping up or down.
Tap the chosen sport icon to start the session.
See Functions During Training for more information on what you can do with your A360 during training.
To pause a training session, press the button. Paused is displayed and the A360 goes to pause mode. To
continue your training session, tap the green arrows icon.
To stop a training session, press and hold the button during training recording or in pause mode until the ses-
sion summary comes up. Or you can tap and hold the red stop icon for three seconds to end the recording.
START A TRAINING SESSION WITH A TARGET
You can plan your training and create detailed training targets in the 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. Go to Favorites.
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. You can see the available training views below.

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TRAINING WITH HEART RATE
Your current heart rate in the color of the current heart rate zone.
The duration of your training session so far.
Time of day
Calories burned so far during training
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
A360, you have the following views:
OR 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.
If you've created a target based on time, you can see how much of your target
you've completed both in time and as a percentage.
Your current heart rate
The duration of your training session so far
Your current heart rate.
The color of the heart rate number 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

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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. The heart symbol visu-
alizes your current heart rate between the heart rate limits.
Your current heart rate
The duration of your training session so far.
Your current heart rate.
The color of your heart rate shows the heart rate zone you are currently in.
Time spent in the heart rate zone you are currently in.
Time of day
Calories burned so far during training
PAUSE/STOP A TRAINING SESSION
1. To pause a training session, press the button. Paused is displayed. To continue
your training session, tap the green arrows icon.
2. To stop a training session, press and hold the button for three seconds during train-
ing recording or in pause mode until the counter hits zero. Or you can tap and hold the
red stop icon on the display.
If you stop your session after pausing, the time elapsed after pausing is not included in the total training
time.