Polar Electro A300 User manual

USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
Contents 2
Introduction 8
Get started 10
Set up your A300 10
Quick set up 11
Basic settings 11
Wristband 11
Button Functions and Menu Structure 13
Button Functions 13
Menu Structure 14
Pairing 14
Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with A300 15
Pair a Mobile Device with A300 15
Delete a Pairing 16
Settings 17
Sport Profile settings 17
Sport Profiles 17
Settings 17
Physical Settings 18

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General Settings 18
Pair and Sync 19
Flight mode 19
Inactivity Alert 19
Units 19
Language 19
About Product 20
Watch Settings 20
Alarm 20
Time 20
Date 20
Date format 21
Watch Face 21
Training 22
Wear Heart Rate Sensor 22
Start a Training Session 23
Start a training session with a target 23
During training 24
Training views 24
Training with heart rate 24
Training without heart rate 25

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Training with a duration or calorie based training target 25
Training with a phased training target 27
Functions During Training 28
Lock a Zone 28
See the time of day 28
Activate backlight 28
Night mode function 28
Pause/Stop a training session 28
Training Summary 30
After Training 30
Training History in A300 30
Polar Flow App 31
Polar Flow Web Service 31
Features 32
24/7 Activity Tracking 32
Activity Goal 32
Activity data 32
Inactivity alert 33
Sleep information at Flow web service and Flow app 34
Activity data in Flow App and Flow web service 34
Sport Profiles 34

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Smart Coaching features 35
Smart Calories 35
Energy Pointer 35
Heart Rate Zones 36
Fitness Test 41
Before the test 41
Performing the Test 42
Test Results 42
Fitness Level Classes 43
Men 43
Women 43
Vo2max 44
Training Benefit 44
Polar Flow App and Web Service 47
Polar Flow App 47
Polar Flow Web Service 47
Plan Your Training 48
Create a Training Target 49
Quick Target 49
Phased target 49
Favorites 49

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Sync the Targets to your A300 50
Favorites 50
Add a Training Target to Favorites: 50
Edit a Favorite 51
Remove a favorite 51
Sport profiles in Flow Web Service 51
Add a Sport profile 51
Edit a Sport Profile 51
Syncing 52
Sync with Flow App 53
Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSYnc 53
Firmware Update 55
Reset A300 56
Important Information 57
Taking Care of Your A300 57
A300 57
Heart rate sensor 57
Storing 57
Service 58
Batteries 58
Charging A300 battery 58

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

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your new A300! 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 A300 or
with Polar Flow app. Together with the Polar Flow web service and the Flow app your A300 helps you to under-
stand how your choices and habits affect your well-being.
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.

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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.
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 (picture 1) or with the USB cable (picture 2) 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.
Picture 1. Picture 2.
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!

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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.
If you do the quick setup, you can use your A300 only in English. If you choose a language other than Eng-
lish, 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
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.

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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.
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.

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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.
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

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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.
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
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.
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.

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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
lInactivity alert
lUnits
lLanguage
lAbout product

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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.
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.

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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.
WATCH SETTINGS
To view and edit your watch settings, go to Settings > Watch settings.
In Watch settings you'll find:
lAlarm
lTime
lDate
lDate format
lWatch face
ALARM
Set alarm repetition: Off, Once, Mon-Fri (Monday-Friday) or Daily. If you choose Once, Mon-Fri or Daily,
also set the time for the alarm.
When the alarm is set on, a clock icon is displayed in the time view.
TIME
Set the time format: 24 h or 12 h.Then set the time of day.
When syncing with the Flow app and web service, the time of day is automatically updated from the ser-
vice.
DATE
Set the date.
When syncing with the Flow app and web service, the date is automatically updated from the service.