Polar Electro A300 User manual

USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
Contents 2
Polar A300 User Manual 9
Introduction 9
Polar A300 9
USB cable 9
Polar Flow App 10
Polar FlowSync Software 10
Polar Flow Web Service 10
H7 Heart Rate Sensor 10
Get started 11
Set up your A300 11
Quick set up 11
Basic settings 12
Wristband 12
Button Functions and Menu Structure 14
Button Functions 14
Menu Structure 14
Pairing 15
Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with A300 15
Pair a Mobile Device with A300 16
Pair Polar Balance scale with A300 16

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Delete a Pairing 17
Settings 18
General Settings 18
Pair and Sync 18
Flight mode 18
Inactivity Alert 18
Units 18
Language 19
About Product 19
Sport Profile settings 19
Sport Profiles 19
Settings 20
Physical Settings 20
General Settings 20
Pair and Sync 21
Flight mode 21
Inactivity Alert 21
Units 21
Language 21
About Product 22
Watch Settings 22
Alarm 22
Time 22

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Date 22
Date format 22
Watch Face 23
Firmware Update 23
Reset A300 24
Training 25
Wear Heart Rate Sensor 25
Start a Training Session 25
Start a training session with a target 26
During training 27
Training views 27
Training with heart rate 27
Training without heart rate 28
Training with a duration or calorie based training target 28
Training with a phased training target 30
Functions During Training 30
Lock a Zone 30
See the time of day 31
Activate backlight 31
Night mode function 31
Pause/Stop a training session 31
Training Summary 32
After Training 32

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Training History in A300 32
Polar Flow App 32
Polar Flow Web Service 33
Features 34
24/7 Activity Tracking 34
Activity Goal 34
Activity data 34
Inactivity alert 35
Sleep information at Flow web service and Flow app 35
Activity data in Flow App and Flow web service 36
Sport Profiles 36
Smart Coaching features 36
Smart Calories 36
Energy Pointer 37
Heart Rate Zones 37
Fitness Test 41
Before the test 42
Performing the Test 42
Troubleshooting: 42
Test Results 42
Fitness Level Classes 44
Men 44
Women 44

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Vo2max 45
Training Benefit 45
Smart notifications (Polar Flow app iOS) 46
Settings 46
A300 47
Phone 47
Use 47
Dismiss Notifications 47
Do not disturb 48
Smart notifications (Polar Flow app Android) 48
Settings 48
A300 48
Polar Flow app 49
Phone 49
Use 49
Dismiss notifications 50
Do Not Disturb 50
Block apps 50
Polar Flow 51
Polar Flow App 51
Polar Flow Web Service 51
Feed 51
Explore 52

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Diary 52
Progress 52
Plan Your Training 52
Create a Training Target 52
Quick Target 52
Phased target 53
Favorites 53
Sync the Targets to your A300 53
Favorites 54
Add a Training Target to Favorites: 54
Edit a Favorite 54
Remove a favorite 54
Sport profiles in Flow Web Service 54
Add a Sport profile 55
Edit a Sport Profile 55
Basics 55
Heart Rate 55
Syncing 55
Sync with Flow App 56
Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync 56
Important Information 58
Taking Care of Your A300 58
A300 58

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Heart rate sensor 59
Storing 59
Service 59
Batteries 60
Charging A300 battery 60
Battery Operating Time 61
Low Battery Notifications 61
Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery 61
Precautions 62
Interference During Training 62
Electromagnetic Interference and Training Equipment 62
Minimizing Risks When Training 63
Technical Specification 64
A300 64
H7 Heart Rate Sensor 64
Polar FlowSync Software and USB Cable 65
Polar Flow Mobile Application Compatibility 65
Water Resistance 65
Limited International Polar Guarantee 66
Compliance Statement 67
Compliance Statement 67
Disclaimer 69

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POLAR A300 USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
This user manual helps you get started with your new A300. To check the video tutorials and the latest version
of this user manual, go to www.polar.com/support/A300.
POLAR A300
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 A300 and Flow web service via FlowSync software.

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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.
POLAR FLOWSYNC SOFTWARE
Polar FlowSync syncs your data between your A300 and the Polar Flow web service on your computer. Go to
flow.polar.com/start to start using your A300 and to download and install the FlowSync software.
POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE
Plan your training, follow your achievements, get guidance and see detailed analyses 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
Wearing your A300 together with a heart rate sensor, you can get more out of your daily sports. See live, accur-
ate heart rate on your A300 during training. Your heart rate information is used to analyze how your session
went. The Polar H7 heart rate sensor detects your heart rate also when swimming.
Only included in A300 with heart rate sensor sets. If you bought a set that doesn't include a heart rate
sensor, not to worry, you can always buy one later.

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GET STARTED
SET UP YOUR A300
When you get hold of your new A300, 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
A300. 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.
To make sure you get to enjoy your A300 at its best, please start using it as follows:
1. Go to flow.polar.com/start and install the FlowSync software to set up your A300 and keep it up to
date.
2. Detach the wristband as described in chapter Wristband.
3. Plug your A300 to your computer either directly (A) or with the USB cable (B) for set up and charging
the battery. Make sure the cable is right way up - the USB symbols of the device and the cable should
be next to each other (picture 2). Make sure that the A300 is dry before connecting it to the computer.
4. Then we’ll walk you through setting up your A300 and signing up to the Flow web service.
To get the most accurate and personal activity and training data, it’s important that you’re precise
with the settings when signing up to the web service.
After the setup is done, you’re ready to go. Have fun!
QUICK SET UP
If you’re in a hurry for your first active day with your A300, you can do a quick set up to get you going.

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If you do the quick setup, you can use your A300 only in English. If you choose a language other than
English, you will be guided to go to flow.polar.com/start to get the language. When taking A300 into use with
the Flow web service, you can add another language during the setup.
1. Detach the wristband and plug your A300 into a computer or a USB charger to wake it up and charge the bat-
tery. If the battery is completely empty, it takes a couple of minutes for the charging to start.
2. Set up your A300 by entering the basic settings on the device.
BASIC SETTINGS
To get the most accurate and personal training data, it’s important that you’re precise with your physical set-
tings, as they have an effect on calorie calculation as well as all the other Smart Coaching features.
Set up Polar A300 is displayed. Set the following data, and confirm each selection with the START button. If
at any point you want to return and change a previous setting, press BACK.
1. Set time format : Choose 12 h or 24 h. With 12 h, select AM or PM. Then set the local time.
2. Date format : Choose date format and then enter the current date.
3. Units : Choose Metric (kg, cm) or Imperial (lb, ft) units.
4. Date of birth : Enter your date of birth.
5. Set weight : Enter your weight.
6. Set height : Enter your height.
7. Choose sex : Select Male or Female.
3. Ready to go! is displayed when you’re done with the settings, and A300 goes to time view.
To get accurate activity and training data and to make sure you get the latest software, please do the
setup in the Flow web service as described earlier.
WRISTBAND
The USB connector of your A300 is in the device inside the wristband. You need to detach the wristband for
setting up your A300 with a computer, charging the battery and changing the wristband.

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1. Bend the wristband from the buckle side to detach it from the device.
2. Hold the wristband from the buckle side. Pass the wristband over the buttons first from one side and
then from the other side. Stretch the wristband only when necessary.
3. Pull the device from the wristband.
To attach the wristband, perform the steps in the reverse order.

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BUTTON FUNCTIONS AND MENU STRUCTURE
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
A300 has five buttons that have different functions depending on the situation of use. See the image below to
find out what functions the buttons have in different modes.
PRACTICAL TIPS
lIn any view, except during training, pressing UP, DOWN, START or BACK turns on a dim backlight.
To turn on a brighter backlight, press the LIGHT button.
lTo lock and unlock buttons press and hold LIGHT in time view or during training session.
lTo change the watch face press and hold UP in time view.
lTo sync your A300 with Flow app press and hold BACK in time view.
lTo return to the time view from menu press hand hold BACK.
lTo lock/unlock a zone during training session press and hold START.
lTo end your training session press and hold BACK for 3 seconds.
MENU STRUCTURE
Enter and browse through the menu by pressing UP or DOWN. Confirm selections with the START button,
and return with the BACK button.

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In the menu you'll find:
lActivity
lHistory
lSettings
lFitness test
If you have added some training targets as favorites in the Flow web service, you'll also find Favorites in the
menu.
If you have created training targets in the Flow web service and transferred them to your A300, you'll also find
Targets in the menu.
PAIRING
Bluetooth Smart ® heart rate sensor or mobile device (smartphone, tablet) has to be paired with your A300 for
them to function together. Pairing only takes a few seconds, and ensures that your A300 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 from other devices.
PAIR A HEART RATE SENSOR WITH A300
When using the Polar H7 heart rate sensor, A300 may detect your heart rate via GymLink transmission
before you have paired the sensor with your A300. GymLink transmission is optimized to be used in swim-
ming, and we recommend using Bluetooth Smart ® transmission in other sports. So, please make sure you
have paired your heart rate sensor before training.
There are two ways to pair a heart rate sensor with your A300:
1. Wear the heart rate sensor, and press START in time view to enter pre-training mode.
2. When Pairing is displayed, touch the heart rate sensor with your A300.
3. Pairing completed is shown when you're done.
or
1. Go to General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device and press START.
2. When Pairing is displayed, touch the heart rate sensor with your A300.

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3. Pairing completed is displayed when you're done.
PAIR A MOBILE DEVICE WITH A300
Before pairing a mobile device
ldo the setup at flow.polar.com/start as described in chapter Set up your A300
ldownload Flow app from the App Store
lmake sure your mobile device has Bluetooth turned on, and airplane mode/flight mode is not turned on.
To pair a mobile device:
1. On your mobile device, open Flow app and sign in with your Polar account, which you have created
when setting up your A300.
2. Wait for the Connect product view to appear on your mobile device (Waiting for A300) is displayed.
3. In A300, press and hold the BACK button
OR
Go to Settings > General settings > Pair and sync > Pair mobile and press START
4. Pair: touch device with A300 is displayed. Touch the mobile device with your A300
5. Pairing is displayed.
6. Confirm on other dev. xxxxx is displayed on your A300. Enter the pin code from the A300 on the
mobile device. The pairing starts.
7. Pairing completed is displayed when you're done.
PAIR POLAR BALANCE SCALE WITH A300
There are two ways to pair a Polar Balance scale with your A300:
1. Step on the scale. The display shows your weight.
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 A300.
3. Press and hold the BACK button for 2 seconds on your A300 and wait until the display indicates the
pairing is complete.
or
1. Go to General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device and press START.
2. A300 starts searching for your scale.
3. Step on the scale. The display shows your weight.

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4. Once the scale is found, the device ID Polar scale xxxxxxxx is displayed on your A300.
5. Press START, Pairing is displayed.
6. Pairing completed is shown when you are done.
The scale can be paired with 7 different Polar devices. When the number of paired devices exceeds 7, the
first pairing will be removed and replaced.
DELETE A PAIRING
To delete a pairing with a sensor or mobile device:
1. Go to Settings > General settings > Pair and sync > Remove pairings and press START.
2. Choose the device you want to remove from the list and press START.
3. Delete pairing? is displayed, choose Yes and press START.
4. Pairing deleted is displayed when you're done.

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SETTINGS
GENERAL SETTINGS
To view and edit the general settings, go to Settings > General settings.
In General settings you'll find:
lPair and sync
lFlight mode
lInactivity alert
lUnits
lLanguage
lAbout product
PAIR AND SYNC
lPair and sync mobile device: Pair mobile devices with your A300. For more information, see Pairing.
Sync data from your A300 to a mobile device. Tip: You can also sync by pressing and holding the
BACK button in the time view.
lPair other device: Pair heart rate sensors with your A300. For more information, see Pairing.
lRemove 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, 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.
INACTIVITY ALERT
Set the inactivity alert On or Off. See more information in 24/7 Activity Tracking.
UNITS
Choose Metric (kg, cm) or Imperial (lb, ft). Set the units used to measure weight, height, distance and
speed.

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LANGUAGE
By default, A300 only comes in English. You can choose another language when setting up your A300 at flow.-
polar.com/start, or change the language later in the Flow web service.
To add another language later:
1. Go to polar.com/flow and sign in.
2. Click your name/profile photo in the upper right corner, choose Products, and then Polar A300 Set-
tings.
3. Choose a language from the list.
4. Sync the data from Flow web service to your A300 with FlowSync.
ABOUT PRODUCT
Check the device ID of your A300, as well as the firmware version and HW model. You may need this inform-
ation if you contact Polar customer care.
SPORT PROFILE SETTINGS
SPORT PROFILES
For more information on sport profiles, see chapter Sport Profiles.
The following Sport profiles are already there in your A300:
lRunning
lWalking
lCycling
lStrength training
lGroup exercise
lOther indoor
lOther outdoor
lSwimming
In the Flow web service you can add new sport profiles and sync them to your A300, and this way create a list
of all your frequent sports. See more information in Sport profiles in Flow web service.
If you have edited your sport profiles in the Flow web service before your first training session,and synced
them to your A300, the sport profile list will contain the edited sport profiles.

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SETTINGS
In Settings > Sport profiles you can edit some settings for each sport profile to best suit your training needs.
To view or modify sport profile settings, go to Settings > Sport profiles and choose the profile you want to
edit.
lTraining sounds: Choose Off or On.
lVibration feedback: Choose Off or On. When set on, A300 vibrates when, for example, you start or
stop a training session or reach a training target.
lHR settings (heart rate settings): HR view: Choose Beats per min (beats per minute) or % of max
(% of your maximum heart rate). HR visible to others: Choose On or Off. If you choose On, other
compatible devices (e.g. gym equipment) can detect your heart rate.
A wider range of customization options is available in the Flow web service. For more information, see
Sport profiles in Flow web service.
PHYSICAL SETTINGS
To view and edit your physical settings, go to Settings > Physical settings. It is important that you're pre-
cise with the physical settings, as they have an impact on the accuracy of the values that are measured by
your A300, such as the heart rate zone limits and calorie expenditure.
In Physical settings you'll find:
lWeight: Set your weight in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs).
lHeight: Set your height in centimeters (metric) or in feet and inches (imperial).
lDate of birth: Set your birthday. The order in which the date settings are depends on which time and
date format you have chosen (24h: day - month - year / 12h: month - day - year).
lSex: Select Male or Female.
Please complete your settings in the Flow web service to get accurate activity data and activity goal, and
to be able to use all features on your A300.
GENERAL SETTINGS
To view and edit the general settings, go to Settings > General settings.
In General settings you'll find:
lPair and sync
lFlight mode