Polar Electro M450 User manual

M450 USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
Contents 2
Introduction 9
M450 9
H7 Heart Rate Sensor 9
USB Cable 10
Polar Flow Mobile App 10
Polar FlowSync Software 10
Polar Flow Web Service 10
Get Started 11
Set Up Your M450 11
Set Up in the Polar Flow Web Service 11
Set Up from the Device 12
Charge the Battery 12
Battery Operating Time 13
Low Battery Notifications 13
Buttons 14
Button Functions 14
Light 14
Back 14
Start 15
Up / Down 15

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Menu Structure 15
Diary 16
Settings 16
Tests 16
Interval Timer 17
Favorites 17
Pairing 17
Pairing Compatible Bluetooth Smart ® Sensors with M450 17
Pair a Mobile Device with M450 17
Delete a Pairing 18
Settings 19
Sport Profile Settings 19
Settings 20
Physical Settings 21
Weight 21
Height 21
Date of Birth 21
Sex 21
Training Background 22
Maximum Heart Rate 22
General Settings 22
Pair and Sync 23
Front Light Settings 23

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Flight Mode 23
Time 23
Date 23
Week's Starting Day 24
Button Sounds 24
Button Lock 24
Units 24
Language 24
About Your Product 24
Quick Menu 24
Firmware Update 26
How to Update Firmware 26
Install Bike Mount 28
Polar Adjustable Bike Mount 28
Compatible Sensors 29
Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 29
Pair Heart Rate Sensor withM450 29
Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 29
Pair a Speed Sensor with M450 30
Measuring Wheel Size 30
Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 31
Pair Cadence Sensor with M450 32
Polar LOOK Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 32

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Pair Kéo Power with M450 33
Power Settings on M450 34
Calibrate Kéo Power 34
Training 35
Wear Heart Rate Sensor 35
Start a Training Session 35
Start a Session with Training Target 37
Start a Session with Interval Timer 37
Functions During Training 38
Take a Lap 38
Lock a Heart Rate, Speed or Power Zone 38
Change Phase During a Phased Session 39
Change Settings in Quick Menu 39
Pause/Stop a Training Session 39
After Training 40
Training Summary on Your M450 40
Polar Flow App 43
Polar Flow Web Service 43
Features 44
AssistedGPS (A-GPS) 44
A-GPS Expiry Date 44
GPS Features 45
Back to Start 45

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Barometer 45
Smart Coaching 46
Training Benefit 46
Training Load and Recovery 48
Fitness Test 48
Before the Test 49
Performing the Test 49
Test Results 49
Fitness Level Classes 50
Men 50
Women 50
Vo2max 51
Orthostatic Test 51
Before the Test 51
Performing the test 52
Test Results 52
Heart Rate Zones 52
Smart Calories 56
Speed and Power Zones 56
Settings 56
Training Target with Speed and Power Zones 57
During Training 57
After Training 57

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Sport Profiles 57
Changeable Cover 58
Polar Flow Web Service 59
Training Targets 60
Create a Training Target 60
Quick Target 60
Phased Target 60
Favorites 60
Favorites 61
Add a Training Target to Favorites: 61
Edit a Favorite 62
Remove a Favorite 62
Sport Profiles in Flow Web Service 62
Add a Sport Profile 62
Edit a Sport Profile 62
Basics 62
Heart Rate 63
Training Views 63
Polar Flow App 65
Syncing 66
Sync with Flow Web Service via FlowSync 66
Sync with Flow App 66
Caring for Your M450 68

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M450 68
Heart Rate Sensor 68
Storing 68
Service 69
Important Information 70
Batteries 70
Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery 70
Precautions 71
Interference During Training 71
Minimizing Risks When Training 72
Technical Specification 73
M450 73
H7 Heart Rate Sensor 74
Polar FlowSync Software and USB Cable 74
Polar Flow Mobile Application Compatibility 74
Water Resistance 75
Limited International Polar Guarantee 75
Regulatory information 76
RF Exposure Information 77
Disclaimer 77

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your new M450! Designed for cycling enthusiasts, M450 with GPS and Smart Coaching
encourages you to push your boundaries and perform at your best. Get an instant overview of your training
right after a session with the Flow app. Plan and analyze your training in detail with the Flow web service.
This user manual helps you get started with your new training companion. To check the video tutorials and the
latest version of this user manual, go to www.polar.com/en/support/M450.
M450
View your training data, such as heart rate, speed, distance and altitude.
H7 HEART RATE SENSOR
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.

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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. Download it from the App Store or Google Play.
POLAR FLOWSYNC SOFTWARE
Flowsync software allows you to sync data between your M450 and the Flow web service on your computer
via the USB cable. Go to flow.polar.com/start to download and install Polar FlowSync software.
POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE
Plan and analyze every detail of your training, customize your device and learn more about your performance
at polar.com/flow.