Polar Electro M200 User manual

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CONTENTS
Contents 2
Polar M200 User Manual 8
Introduction 8
Take full advantage of your M200 8
Get started 9
Set up your M200 9
Choose one option for setup: a compatible mobile device or computer 9
Option A: set up with a mobile device and Polar Flow app 9
Option B: set up with your computer 10
Wristband 11
Buttons 13
Menu structure 14
Training 14
Activity 14
History 14
My HR 15
Settings 15
Display icons 15
Wearing your M200 16
Changing the settings 17
Pair & Sync 17

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Flight mode 17
Smart notificat. 17
About product 17
Time of day setting 18
Training 19
Training with wrist based heart rate 19
Heart rate training 19
Measuring heart rate with M200 19
Start a Training Session 19
Start a planned training session 20
During training 20
Browse the training views 20
Training with heart rate 20
Training with a duration, distance or calorie based training target 21
Training with a phased training target 21
Heart rate zones 22
Functions during training 22
Take a lap 22
Change phase during a phased session 22
Notifications 22
Pause/Stop a training session 22
Training Summary 24
After Training 24

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Training history in M200 24
Polar Flow App 24
Polar Flow Web Service 25
Features 26
GPS features 26
24/7 Activity Tracking 26
Activity Goal 26
Activity data 26
Inactivity alert 27
Sleep information in the Flow web service and Flow app 27
Activity data in Flow App and Flow web service 28
Smart notifications 28
Smart Notification Settings 28
Polar Flow mobile app 28
Do not disturb 29
Phone (iOS) 29
Phone (Android) 29
Smart Notifications in practice 29
The Smart Notifications Feature Works via Bluetooth Connection 30
Polar Sport Profiles 30
Polar Smart Coaching features 30
Smart Calories 30
Heart Rate Zones 31

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Training Benefit 34
Running Index 36
Short-term analysis 36
Men 36
Women 37
Long-term analysis 37
Polar Running Program 38
Create a Polar Running Program 39
Start a running target 39
Follow your progress 39
Polar Flow app and Web Service 40
Polar Flow App 40
Start using the Flow app 40
Pair a Mobile Device with M200 40
Polar Flow Web Service 41
Feed 41
Explore 41
Diary 42
Progress 42
Community 42
Programs 42
Plan Your Training 42
Create a Training Target 42

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Quick Target 43
Phased target 43
Favorites 43
Sync the Targets to your M200 43
Favorites 44
Add a Training Target to Favorites: 44
Edit a Favorite 44
Remove a favorite 44
Polar Sport profiles in Flow Web Service 44
Add a Sport profile 45
Edit a Sport Profile 45
Syncing 46
Sync with Flow mobile App 46
Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync 46
Firmware update 48
With mobile device or tablet 48
With computer 48
Pairing 49
Pair a mobile device with M200 50
Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with M200 50
Pair Polar Balance Scale with M200 51
Remove pairings 51
Restart M200 52

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Reset M200 53
Important Information 54
Taking Care of Your M200 54
Storing 54
Service 55
Battery 55
Charging M200 battery 55
Battery Operating Time 56
Low Battery Notifications 56
Precautions 56
Interference 57
Minimizing Risks When Training 57
Technical Specification 58
A360 58
Polar FlowSync Software 59
Polar Flow Mobile Application Compatibility 59
Limited International Polar Guarantee 59
Disclaimer 61

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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.
You will be able to track your running pace, distance, altitude and route with the compactly packed GPS.
You don't need to wear a heart rate sensor. Just enjoy training with wrist-based heart rate that’s always ready
when you are.
Track your activities in your everyday life. See how they benefit your health and get tips on how to reach your
daily activity goal.
During these active days get alerts and stay at reach with smart notifications from your mobile.
Change the wristband and accessorize any outfit. You can buy additional wristbands separately.
TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF YOUR M200
Get connected to Polar ecosystem and get the most out of your M200.
Get the Polar Flow app on the App Store®or Google PlayTM. Sync your M200 with Flow app after training and
get an instant overview and feedback of your training result and performance. On the Flow app you can also
check how you’ve slept and how active you’ve been during the day.
Sync your training data to the Flow web service with FlowSync software on your computer or via Flow app. In
the web service you can plan your training, track your achievements, get guidance and see detailed analysis
of your training results, activity and sleep. Let all your friends know about your achievements. Find all this at
polar.com/flow.

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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. See Batteries for detailed information
on charging the battery, battery operating times and low battery notifications.
CHOOSE ONE OPTION FOR SETUP: A COMPATIBLE MOBILE DEVICE OR COMPUTER
You can choose how to set up your M200, wirelessly with a compatible mobile device or with a computer.
Both methods require an Internet connection.
lMobile setup is convenient if you don't have access to a computer with a USB port, but it might take
longer.
lWired computer setup is quicker and you can charge your M200 at the same time, but you need a com-
puter available.
OPTION A: SET UP WITH A MOBILE DEVICE AND POLAR FLOW APP
Polar M200 connects to the Polar Flow mobile app wirelessly via Bluetooth® Smart, so remember to have
Bluetooth turned on in your mobile device.
Check the Polar Flow app compatible devices at support.polar.com.
1. Detach the wristband as described in chapter Wristband.
2. To make sure there’s enough charge in your M200 during the mobile setup, just plug your M200 in a
powered USB port or a USB power adapter. Make sure that the adapter is marked with "output 5Vdc"
and that it provides a minimum of 500mA. It may take a few minutes for your M200 to wake up.
Before charging, please make sure there’s no moisture, hair, dust or dirt on the M200’s USB con-
nector. Gently wipe off any dirt or moisture.

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3. Go to the App Store or Google Play on your mobile device and search and download the Polar Flow
app.
4. Open the Flow app on your mobile device. It recognizes your new M200 nearby and prompts you to
start pairing it. Accept the pairing request and enter the Bluetooth pairing code shown on the
M200 display to Flow app.
Make sure your M200 is powered up in order to make the connection possible.
5. Then create a Polar account or sign in if you already have one. 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 personalized set-
tings will now be synced to your M200.
To get the most accurate and personal activity and training data, it’s important that you’re precise
with the settings. If there is a firmware update available for your M200, we recommend you install it dur-
ing the setup. It may take up to 10 minutes to complete.
6. M200 display will open to the time view once the synchronization is done.
After the setup is done, you’re ready to go. Have fun!
OPTION B: SET UP WITH YOUR COMPUTER
1. Go to flow.polar.com/start and install the FlowSync software to set up your M200 and update the firm-
ware if needed.
2. Detach the wristband as described in chapter Wristband.
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.
Before charging, please make sure there’s no moisture, hair, dust or dirt on the M200’s USB

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connector. Gently wipe off any dirt or moisture.
4. Sign in with your Polar account or create a new one. We’ll walk you through the sign-up and setup
within the web service.
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. You can buy additional wristbands separately at shop-
polar.com.
To detach the wristband
1. Bend the wristband from the buckle side to detach it from the device.
2. Pull the device from the wristband.

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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.

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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
Press Press
Return to the previous level on the menu Browse the menu, selections and training views
Pause training

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When training has been paused, stop training
Press and hold Press and hold
Return to time view Enter the menu
In time mode start syncing with Polar Flow app Confirm selections
Start training
Take a lap during training
Any button press activates back light.
MENU STRUCTURE
TRAINING
Go to Training to start a training session.
ACTIVITY
In Activity menu your daily activity goal is visualized with an activity bar. The activity bar fills up as you reach
your daily goal. 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.
For more information, see 24/7 Activity Tracking.
HISTORY
In History you'll see your five latest training files. For more information, see Training summary.

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MY HR
In My HR you can check your current heart rate without starting a training session.
SETTINGS
In 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.
Flight mode is on. All wireless connections to your mobile phone and accessories are disconnected.
Do not disturb mode is on. The display does not turn on from your wrist movement and you will not
receive smart notifications.
Bluetooth connection to your paired phone is disconnected. Press and hold the side button to recon-
nect.
GPSicon blinks, when your M200 is searching GPS satellite signals. When M200 has found the sig-
nals, the icon stops blinking and stays on.
The heart icon means heart rate. The circle around the heart icon blinks when your M200 is searching
for your heart rate. When the heart rate is found, the circle stops blinking and stays on.
Bluetooth is on.

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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.

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CHANGING THE SETTINGS
In Settings you'll find:
lPair & Sync
lFlight mode
lSmart notificat.
lAbout product
PAIR & SYNC
Pair & Sync devices: Pair devices, e.g. heart rate sensor or mobile device, with your M200. For more inform-
ation, see Pairing. Sync data from your M200 to a paired mobile device. Tip: You can also sync by pressing
and holding the LEFT button in the time view.
Remove pairings: Remove pairing with a heart rate sensor or mobile device.
FLIGHT MODE
Choose on or off.
Flight mode cuts off all wireless communication from the device. You can still use it to collect activity or train-
ing with the wrist-based heart rate, but you cannot use it in training sessions with a Bluetooth® Smart heart
rate sensor nor sync your data to the Polar Flow mobile app because Bluetooth® Smart is disabled.
SMART NOTIFICAT.
Set Smart notifications feature On or Off. For more information on the feature, see 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.
For more information, see Restart M200.

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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.
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 M200, the time also changes on your M200. Your mobile device needs to have Internet
connection available in order to change the time.

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TRAINING
TRAINING WITH WRIST BASED HEART RATE
HEART RATE TRAINING
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
state.
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.
To measure wrist-based heart rate accurately you need to wear your M200 snugly on top of your wrist, just
behind the wrist bone (see the picture on the right). The sensor on the back must be in constant touch with
your skin, but the wristband should not be too tight either to prevent blood flow.
If you have tattoos on the skin of your wrist, avoid placing the sensor right on it as it may pre-
vent 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 Bluetooth Smart heart rate
sensor with a chest strap to get better measurement of your heart rate.
START A TRAINING SESSION
Wear your M200 and tighten the wristband.
Go to Training and press and hold the RIGHT button.
or
Press and hold the RIGHTbutton.
Browse to a sport 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. M200 has found your heart rate when your heart rate is shown.

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Press and hold the RIGHT button to start training recording.
See Functions During Training for more information on what you can do with your M200 during training.
START A PLANNED TRAINING SESSION
You can plan your training and create detailed training targets in the Flow app or Flow web service and sync
them to your M200. Your M200 will guide you towards completing your target during training.
To start a training session with a target:
Wear your M200 and tighten the wristband.
Press and hold the RIGHTbutton. The planned training session for the current date appears.
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. M200 has found your heart rate, when your heart rate is shown.
Press and hold the RIGHT button to start training recording.
DURING TRAINING
BROWSE THE TRAINING VIEWS
During training you can browse through training views with the LEFT button. Note that the available training
views and data shown depend on the sport you've chosen.
TRAINING WITH HEART RATE
The duration of your training session so far.
Your current heart rate.
Your current speed/pace.
The distance covered so far.
The duration of your training session so far.
The duration of the current lap.
How close your current speed is to the marathon world record speed.

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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.
As you move towards reaching your training target, dots appear around the display visualizing
your progress. The numbers around the display indicate percentage.
The duration of your training session so far.
Your current heart rate.
Your current speed/pace.
The distance covered so far.
The duration of your training session so far.
The duration of the current lap.
How close your current speed is to the marathon world record speed.
TRAINING WITH A PHASED TRAINING TARGET
Your current heart rate.
Countdown timer for the phase.
The duration of your training session so far.
Your current heart rate
Your current speed/pace.
The distance covered so far.
The duration of your training session so far.
The duration of the current lap.
How close your current speed is to the marathon world record speed.