M450 USER MANUAL
CONTENTS Contents 2 Introduction 10 M450 10 H7 Heart Rate Sensor 10 USB Cable 11 Polar Flow Mobile App 11 Polar FlowSync Software 11 Polar Flow Web Service 11 Get Started 12 Set Up Your M450 12 Set Up in the Polar Flow Web Service 12 Set Up from the Device 13 Charge the Battery 13 Battery Operating Time 14 Low Battery Notifications 14 Buttons 15 Button Functions 15 Light 15 Back 15 Start 16 Up / Down 16 2
Menu Structure 16 Diary 17 Settings 17 Tests 17 Interval Timer 18 Favorites 18 Pairing 18 Pairing Compatible Bluetooth Smart ® Sensors with M450 18 Pair a Mobile Device with M450 18 Delete a Pairing 19 Settings 20 Sport Profile Settings 20 Settings 21 Physical Settings 22 Weight 22 Height 22 Date of Birth 22 Sex 22 Training Background 22 Maximum Heart Rate 23 General Settings 23 Pair and Sync 24 3
Front Light Settings 24 Flight Mode 24 Time 24 Date 24 Week's Starting Day 24 Button Sounds 24 Button Lock 25 Units 25 Language 25 About Your Product 25 Quick Menu 25 Firmware Update 27 How to Update Firmware 27 Install Bike Mount 29 Polar Adjustable Bike Mount 29 Compatible Sensors 30 Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 30 Pair Heart Rate Sensor with M450 30 Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 30 Pair a Speed Sensor with M450 31 Measuring Wheel Size 31 Pola
Pair Cadence Sensor with M450 33 Polar LOOK Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 33 Pair Kéo Power with M450 34 Power Settings on M450 35 Calibrate Kéo Power before starting a training session 35 Training 36 Wear Heart Rate Sensor 36 Start a Training Session 36 Start a Session with Training Target 38 Start a Session with Interval Timer 38 Functions During Training 39 Take a Lap 39 Lock a Heart Rate, Speed or Power Zone 39 Change Phase During a Phased Session 40 Change Settings in Qu
A-GPS Expiry Date 45 GPS Features 46 Back to Start 46 Barometer 46 Smart Coaching 47 Training Benefit 47 Training Load and Recovery 49 Fitness Test 49 Before the Test 50 Performing the Test 50 Test Results 50 Fitness Level Classes 51 Men 51 Women 51 Vo2max 52 Orthostatic Test 52 Before the Test 52 Performing the test 53 Test Results 53 Heart Rate Zones 53 Smart Calories 57 Speed and Power Zones 57 6
Settings 57 Training Target with Speed and Power Zones 58 During Training 58 After Training 58 Sport Profiles 58 Changeable Cover 59 Polar Flow Web Service 60 Training Targets 61 Create a Training Target 61 Quick Target 61 Phased Target 61 Favorites 61 Favorites 62 Add a Training Target to Favorites: 62 Edit a Favorite 63 Remove a Favorite 63 Sport Profiles in Flow Web Service 63 Add a Sport Profile 63 Edit a Sport Profile 63 Basics 63 Heart Rate 64 Training Views
Polar Flow App 66 Syncing 67 Sync with Flow Web Service via FlowSync 67 Sync with Flow App 67 Caring for Your M450 69 M450 69 Heart Rate Sensor 69 Storing 69 Service 70 Important Information 71 Batteries 71 Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery 71 Precautions 72 Interference During Training 72 Minimizing Risks When Training 73 Technical Specification 74 M450 74 H7 Heart Rate Sensor 75 Polar FlowSync Software and USB Cable 75 Polar Flow Mobile Application Compatibility 75
Regulatory information 77 RF Exposure Information 78 Disclaimer 78 9
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.
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.
GET STARTED Set Up Your M450 Set Up in the Polar Flow Web Service Set Up from the Device Charge the Battery Battery Operating Time Low Battery Notifications Buttons Button Functions Menu Structure Diary Settings Tests Interval Timer Favorites Pairing Pairing Compatible Bluetooth Smart ® Sensors with M450 Pair a Mobile Device with M450 Delete a Pairing 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 19 SET UP YOUR M450 Please do the setup in the Polar Flow web service.
5. The Flow web service opens automatically on your internet browser. Create a Polar account or sign in if you already have one. Fill in your physical settings precisely as they have an effect on calorie calculation and other Smart Coaching features. 6. Start synchronization by clicking Done, and the settings will be synchronized between M450 and the service. FlowSync status will change to completed, once the synchronization is done.
1. Lift the rubber cover off the USB port. Plug the micro USB connector into the USB port in the M450, and plug the other end of the cable into your PC. 2. Charging appears on the display. 3. When M450 is fully charged, Charging completed is displayed. Don't leave the battery fully discharged for a long period of time or keep it fully charged all the time, because it might affect the battery life time. Keep the USB port cover closed when not in use. Do not charge the battery when the M450 is wet.
A new training session cannot be started before charging M450. When the display is blank, M450 has either gone to sleep mode or its battery is empty. M450 goes to sleep mode automatically when it's in time view and you haven't pressed any button for ten minutes. It wakes up from sleep mode when you press any button. If it doesn't wake up, it's time to charge. BUTTONS M450 has five buttons that have different functionalities depending on the situation of use.
TIME VIEW AND MENU l l PRE-TRAINING MODE DURING TRAINING PRE-TRAINING MODE DURING TRAINING Press and hold to return to time view from menu Press and hold to sync with Flow app in time view START TIME VIEW AND MENU l Confirm selections l Enter pre-training mode l l Start a training session l l Confirm the selection shown on the display l Press and hold to set zone lock on/off Continue training recording when paused Press to record a lap UP / DOWN TIME VIEW AND MENU l l Move through selec
In the menu you'll find: l Diary l Settings l Tests l Interval timer l Favorites DIARY In Diary you'll see the current week, past four weeks and next four weeks. Select a day to see your training sessions of that day, the training summary of each session and the tests you have done.You can also see your planned training sessions. SETTINGS In Settings you can edit: l Sport profiles l Physical settings l General settings l Watch settings For more information, see Settings.
Orthostatic test Fitness test For more information, see Features. INTERVAL TIMER Set time and/or distance based interval timers to precisely time work and recovery phases in your interval training sessions. For more information, see Start a Training Session. FAVORITES In Favorites you'll find training targets that you have saved as favorites in the Flow web service. For more information, see Favorites.
3. Press START, Connecting to device is displayed, followed by Connecting to app. 4. Accept the Bluetooth pairing request on your mobile device and type in the pin code shown on your M450. 5. Pairing completed is displayed when you are done. or 1. On your mobile device, open Flow app and sign in with your Polar account. 2. Wait for the Connect product view to appear on your mobile device (Searching for Polar M450) is displayed. 3. In M450 time mode, press and hold BACK. 4.
SETTINGS Sport Profile Settings Settings Physical Settings Weight Height Date of Birth Sex Training Background Maximum Heart Rate General Settings Pair and Sync Front Light Settings Flight Mode Time Date Week's Starting Day Button Sounds Button Lock Units Language About Your Product Quick Menu Firmware Update How to Update Firmware 20 21 22 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 25 27 27 SPORT PROFILE SETTINGS Adjust the sport profile settings to best suit your training needs.
In the Flow web service you can add new sports to your list, and sync them to your M450. You can have a maximum of 20 sports on your M450 at a time. The number of sport profiles in the Flow web service is not limited. If you have edited your sport profiles in the Flow web service before your first training session,and synced them to your M450, the sport profile list will contain the edited sport profiles.
PHYSICAL SETTINGS To view and edit your physical settings, go to Settings > Physical settings. It is important that you are precise with the physical settings, especially when setting your weight, height, date of birth and sex, as they have an impact on the accuracy of the measuring values, such as the heart rate zone limits and calorie expenditure.
l l l l l Regular (1-3h/week): You participate regularly in recreational sports, e.g. you run 5-10 km or 3-6 miles per week or spend 1-3 hours per week in comparable physical activity, or your work requires modest physical activity. Frequent (3-5h/week): You participate at least 3 times a week in heavy physical exercise, e.g. you run 20-50 km/12-31 miles per week or spend 3-5 hours per week in comparable physical activity.
PAIR AND SYNC l Pair and sync mobile device: Pair mobile devices with your M450. l Pair other device: Pair heart rate sensors and cycling sensors with your M450. l Paired devices: View all the devices you have paired with your M450. l Sync data: Sync data with Flow app. Sync data becomes visible after you have paired your M450 with a mobile device.
Please note that this selection does not modify training sounds. Training sounds are modified in sport profile settings. For more information, see "Sport Profile Settings" on page 20. BUTTON LOCK Choose Manual lock or Automatic lock.In Manual lock you can lock the buttons by manually from the Quick menu. In Automatic Lock the button lock automatically goes on after 60 seconds. UNITS Choose metric (kg, cm) or imperial (lb, ft). Set the units used to measure weight, height, distance and speed.
l l l l Calibrate altitude: Set the correct altitude. It is recommended to always manually calibrate altitude when you know your current altitude. Speed settings: Speed view: Choose km/h (kilometers per hour) or min/km(minutes per kilometer). If you have chosen imperial units, choose mph (miles per hour) or min/mi (minutes per mile). Check speed zone limits: Check the limits for each speed zone. Automatic pause sett.: Automatic pause: Choose On or Off.
Bike power settings are visible only if you have paired the sensor. For more information on calibration, see Polar LOOK Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart. l l l l l l l GPS recording: Choose Off or On. Calibrate power sensor: Power sensor calibration is visible only if you have paired the sensor. For more information on calibration, see Polar LOOK Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart. Bike settings: Used sensors: View all the sensors you have linked to the bike.
1. Plug the micro USB connector into the USB port in the M450, and plug the other end of the cable into your PC. 2. FlowSync starts syncing your data. 3. After syncing, you are asked to update the firmware. 4. Choose Yes. New firmware is installed (this may take some time), and M450 restarts. Before updating the firmware, the most important data from your M450 is synced to the Flow web service. Therefore you will not lose important data when updating.
INSTALL BIKE MOUNT POLAR ADJUSTABLE BIKE MOUNT You can install the Polar Adjustable Bike Mount either on the stem of your bike, or on the left or right hand side of the handle bar. 1. Place the rubber base on the stem/handlebar. 2. Position the bike mount on the rubber base so that the POLAR logo is in line with the handlebar. 3. Secure the bike mount onto the stem/handlebar with the O-ring. 4.
COMPATIBLE SENSORS POLAR H7 HEART RATE SENSOR BLUETOOTH® SMART Polar heart rate sensor consists of comfortable strap and connector. It detects your heart rate accurately and sends the data to the M450 in real time. Heart rate data gives you an insight into your physical condition and how your body responds to training. Although there are many subjective clues as to how your body is doing during exercise (perceived exertion, breathing rate, physical sensations), none is as reliable as measuring heart rate.
l Light yet tough, and easy to attach PAIR A SPEED SENSOR WITH M450 Make sure the speed sensor has been correctly installed. For more information on installing the speed sensor refer to the user manual of the speed sensor. There are two ways to pair a speed sensor with your M450: 1. Go to General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device and press START. 2. M450 starts searching for the speed sensor. Rotate the wheel a few times to activate the sensor.
ETRTO Wheel size diameter (inches) Wheel size setting (mm) 25-559 26 x 1.0 1884 23-571 650 x 23C 1909 35-559 26 x 1.50 1947 37-622 700 x 35C 1958 52-559 26 x 1.95 2022 20-622 700 x 20C 2051 52-559 26 x 2.0 2054 23-622 700 x 23C 2070 25-622 700 x 25C 2080 28-622 700 x 28 2101 32-622 700 x 32C 2126 42-622 700 x 40C 2189 47-622 700 x 47C 2220 Wheel sizes on the chart are advisory as wheel size depends on the wheel type and air pressure.
PAIR CADENCE SENSOR WITH M450 Make sure the cadence sensor has been correctly installed. For more information on installing the cadence sensor refer to the user manual of the cadence sensor. There are two ways to pair a cadence sensor with your M450: 1. Go to General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device and press START. 2. M450 starts searching for the cadence sensor. Rotate the crank a few times to activate the sensor. The flashing red light on the sensor indicates that the sensor is activated. 3.
Kéo Power Essential Bluetooth® Smart is an economical choice for basic power measurement. It measures your power output and force with the left hand pedal and provides your total power/force by multiplying the measurement by two. The set includes two pedals and one power transmitter. PAIR KÉO POWER WITH M450 Before pairing Kéo Power make sure you have installed it correctly.
POWER SETTINGS ON M450 Adjust the power settings to best suit your training needs. Edit the power settings in Settings > Sport profiles. Choose the profile you want to edit, and then choose Bike power settings. In the Bike power settings, you'll find: l Power view: Choose Watts (W), Watts/kg (W/kg) or % of FTP. l Power, rolling average: Choose 1, 3, 5,10, 15, 30 or 60 second rolling average of power data. l Set FTP value: Set your FTP value. The setting range is 60 to 600 watts.
TRAINING WEAR HEART RATE SENSOR 1. Moisten the electrode areas of the strap. 2. Attach the connector to the strap. 3. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap. 4. Check that the moist electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a central and upright position.
Stay in the pre-training mode until M450 has found the GPS and sensor signals and your heart rate to make sure your training data is accurate. To catch the GPS satellite signals, go outdoors and away from tall buildings and trees. Keep your M450 still with the display facing upwards during the search. Hold the position until M450 has found the satellite signals. Finding GPS satelllite signals is faster with the help of assisted GPS (A-GPS).
START A SESSION WITH TRAINING TARGET You can create detailed training targets in the Flow web service and sync them to your M450 via Flowsync software or Flow app. During training you can easily follow the guidance on your device. To start a training session with a training target, do as follows: 1. Begin by going to Diary or Favorites. 2. In Diary, choose the day the target is scheduled and press START, and then choose the target from the list and press START.
FUNCTIONS DURING TRAINING TAKE A LAP Press START to record a lap. Laps can also be taken automatically. In sport profile settings, set Automatic lap to Lap distance or Lap duration. If you choose Lap distance, set the distance after which each lap is taken. If you choose Lap duration, set the duration after each lap is taken. LOCK A HEART RATE, SPEED OR POWER ZONE Press and hold START to lock the heart rate, speed or power zone you are currently in. To lock/unlock the zone, press and hold START.
CHANGE PHASE DURING A PHASED SESSION Press and hold LIGHT. Quick menu is displayed. Choose Start next phase from the list, and press START. If you have chosen automatic phase change, the phase will change automatically when you have finished a phase. You will be notified with audio feedback. You can create phased training targets in the Flow web service. For more information, see Training Targets. CHANGE SETTINGS IN QUICK MENU Press and hold LIGHT. Quick menu is displayed.
AFTER TRAINING Get instant analysis and in-depth insights into your training with M450, Flow app and Flow web service. TRAINING SUMMARY ON YOUR M450 After each training session, you'll get an instant training summary of your session. To view your training summary later, go to Diary and choose the day, and then choose the summary of the session you want to view. M450 rewards you every time you reach your Personal best result in average speed/pace, distance or calories.
Time you spent on each heart rate zone. Visible if you used a heart rate sensor. Your average and maximum heart rate are shown in beats per minute and percentage of maximum heart rate. Visible if you used a heart rate sensor. Calories burned during the session and fat burn % of calories. Time you spent in each speed zone. Visible if the GPS function was on or Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart in use. Average and maximum speed/pace of the session.
Average and maximum cadence of the session. Visible if Polar LOOK Kéo Power sensor or Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart in use. Average and maximum power of the session. Visible if Polar LOOK Kéo Power sensor in use. Time you spent on each power zone. Visible if Polar LOOK Kéo Power sensor in use. Maximum altitude, ascended meters/feet and descended meters/feet. The number of laps and the best and average duration of a lap. Press START for more details.
The number of automatic laps and the best and average duration of an automatic lap. Press START for more details. POLAR FLOW APP Sync your M450 with Flow app to analyze your data at a glance after each session. The Flow app allows you to see a quick overview of your training data. For information, see Polar Flow App. POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE The Polar Flow web service allows you to analyze every detail of your training and learn more about your performance.
FEATURES Assisted GPS (A-GPS) GPS Features Back to Start Barometer Smart Coaching Training Benefit Training Load and Recovery Fitness Test Orthostatic Test Heart Rate Zones Smart Calories Speed and Power Zones Settings Training Target with Speed and Power Zones During Training After Training Sport Profiles 45 46 46 46 47 47 49 49 52 53 57 57 57 58 58 58 58 ASSISTED GPS (A-GPS) The M450 has built-in GPS that provides accurate speed and distance measurement for a range of outdoor sports, and allows you to s
GPS FEATURES M450 includes the following GPS features: l Distance: Accurate distance during and after your session. l Speed/Pace: Accurate speed/pace information during and after your session. l Back to start: Directs you to your starting point in the shortest distance possible, as well as shows the distance to your starting point. Now you can check out more adventurous routes and explore them safely, knowing that you're only a touch of a button away from seeing the direction to where you started.
M450 measures altitude with an atmospheric air pressure sensor and converts the measured air pressure into an altitude reading. This is the most accurate way to measure altitude and altitude changes (ascent / descent) after calibration. Ascent and descent are shown in meters/feet. Uphill/downhill steepness is shown in percentages and grade, and is only visible during training when using a Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart.
Feedback Benefit Maximum training That was a hard session! You improved your sprint speed and the nervous system of your muscles, which make you more efficient. Maximum & Tempo training What a session! You improved your speed and efficiency. This session also significantly developed your aerobic fitness and your ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer.
Feedback Benefit Basic training Well done! This low intensity session improved your basic endurance and your body's ability to burn fat during exercise. Recovery training Very nice session for your recovery. Light exercise like this allows your body to adapt to your training. TRAINING LOAD AND RECOVERY The training load feature in the Diary in Polar Flow web service will conveniently tell you how hard your training session was, and how much time is needed for complete recovery.
l You can perform the test anywhere - at home, at the office, at a health club - provided the testing environment is peaceful. There should be no disturbing noises (e.g. television, radio, or telephone) and no other people talking to you. l Always take the test in the same environment and at the same hour. l Avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking 2-3 hours prior to testing. l l Avoid heavy physical exertion, alcohol, and pharmaceutical stimulants on the test day and the previous day.
Fitness Level Classes Men Age / Years Very low Low Fair Moderate Good Very good Elite 20-24 < 32 32-37 38-43 44-50 51-56 57-62 > 62 25-29 < 31 31-35 36-42 43-48 49-53 54-59 > 59 30-34 < 29 29-34 35-40 41-45 46-51 52-56 > 56 35-39 < 28 28-32 33-38 39-43 44-48 49-54 > 54 40-44 < 26 26-31 32-35 36-41 42-46 47-51 > 51 45-49 < 25 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-43 44-48 > 48 50-54 < 24 24-27 28-32 33-36 37-41 42-46 > 46 55-59 < 22 22-26 27-30 31-34 35-39
VO2MAX A clear link exists between maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max ) of the body and cardiorespiratory fitness because oxygen delivery to tissues is dependent on lung and heart function. VO2max (maximal oxygen uptake, maximal aerobic power) is the maximal rate at which oxygen can be used by the body during maximal exercise; it is related directly to the maximal capacity of the heart to deliver blood to the muscles. VO2max can be measured or predicted by fitness tests (e.g.
l Wear the heart rate sensor. l You should be relaxed and calm. l l l l You can be seated in a relaxed position or lying in bed. The position should always be the same when you do the test. The test can take place anywhere – at home, in the office, at a health club – as long as the test environment is peaceful. There should be no disturbing noises (for example, television, radio or telephone) or other people talking to you. Avoid eating, drinking and smoking 2-3 hours prior to the test.
select and monitor training intensities. Target zone Intensity % of HRmax HRmax = Maximum heart rate (220-age). MAXIMUM 90–100% Example: Heart rate zones (in beats per minute) for a 30-years-old person, whose maximum heart rate is 190 bpm (220–30). 171–190 bpm Example durations Training effect less than 5 minutes Benefits: Maximal or near maximal effort for breathing and muscles. Feels like: Very exhausting for breathing and muscles. Recommended for: Very experienced and fit athletes.
Target zone Intensity % of HRmax HRmax = Maximum heart rate (220-age). Example: Heart rate zones (in beats per minute) for a 30-years-old person, whose maximum heart rate is 190 bpm (220–30). Example durations Training effect various durations. Becomes more important during pre competition season. MODERATE 70–80% 133–152 bpm 10–40 minutes Benefits: Enhances general training pace, makes moderate intensity efforts easier and improves efficiency. Feels like: Steady, controlled, fast breathing.
Target zone Intensity % of HRmax HRmax = Maximum heart rate (220-age). Example: Heart rate zones (in beats per minute) for a 30-years-old person, whose maximum heart rate is 190 bpm (220–30). Example durations Training effect Comfortable and easy, low muscle and cardiovascular load. Recommended for: Everybody for long training sessions during base training periods and for recovery exercises during competition season.
Training in heart rate zone 2 is for endurance training, an essential part of any training program. Training sessions in this zone are easy and aerobic. Long-duration training in this light zone results in effective energy expenditure. Progress will require persistence. Aerobic power is enhanced in heart rate zone 3. The training intensity is higher than in sport zones 1 and 2, but still mainly aerobic. Training in sport zone 3 may, for example, consist of intervals followed by recovery.
adjusted or you can use the default ones. They are sport specific, allowing you to adjust the zones to best suit each sport. The zones are available in running sports (including team sports that involve running), cycling sports as well as rowing and canoeing. Default If you choose Default, you cannot change the limits. The default zones are optimized for a person with a relatively high fitness level. Free If you choose Free, all limits can be changed.
CHANGEABLE COVER Change the M450 back cover to match the colors of your bike perfectly! You can buy additional back covers in different colors separately. To change the cover At the top right corner of M450, put your thumbnail in the groove between the case and the back cover to open the cover slightly. Using your other thumbnail, open the cover a bit more from the top of M450. Then, lift the cover off. Place the bottom edge of the color back cover against the bottom edge of M450 (1).
POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE The Polar Flow web service allows you to plan and analyze every detail of your training and learn more about your performance. Set up and customize M450 to perfectly fit your training needs by adding sports and tailoring settings and training views. Follow and visually analyze your progress, create training targets,and add them to your favorites.
TRAINING TARGETS Create detailed training targets in the Flow web service and sync them to your M450 via Flowsync software or Flow app. During training you can easily follow the guidance on your device. l l l Quick Target: Fill in one value. Choose a duration, distance or calorie target. Phased Target: You can split your training into phases and create a different target duration or distance and intensity for each of them. This one is for e.g.
1. Choose Favorites. Your training target favorites are shown. 2. Click the favorite you want to use as a template for your target. 3. Choose Sport, enter Target name (required), Date (optional) and Time (optional) and any Notes (optional) you want to add. 4. You can edit the target if you wish, or leave it as it is. 5. Click Update changes to save changes made to the favorite. Click Add to diary to add the target to your Diary without updating the favorite.
EDIT A FAVORITE 1. Click the favorites icon ing targets are shown. in the upper right corner next to your name. All your favorite routes and train- 2. Choose the favorite you want to edit. Change the name of the target, or choose edit in the lower right corner to modify the target. REMOVE A FAVORITE Click the delete icon in upper right corner of the training target to remove it from the favorites list. SPORT PROFILES IN FLOW WEB SERVICE There are six sport profiles on your M450 by default.
Speed view l HEART RATE Heart rate view (choose beats per minute (bpm) or % of maximum.) l Heart rate visible to other devices (Other compatible devices using Bluetooth ® Smart wireless technology (e.g. gym equipment) can detect your heart rate.) l Heart rate zone settings (With the heart rate zones you can easily select and monitor training intensities. If you choose Default, you cannot change heart rate limits. If you choose Free, all limits can be changed.
TIME ENVIRONMENT BODY MEASUREMENT DISTANCE zones l SPEED HR limits CADENCE POWER l Speed/pace l Cadence l Power l Average speed/pace l Average cadence l Rolling average power l Lap average speed/pace l Lap average cadence l Average power l Lap average power l Automatic lap average speed/pace l Automatic lap average cadence l l l l l l l l l l Last lap average speed/pace Automatic lap average power l Last lap average cadence l Maximum cadence l Last lap average
POLAR FLOW APP Polar Flow app allows you to see an instant visual interpretation of your training data straight after your session. It lets you easily access your training targets and view test results. Flow app is the easiest way to sync your training data from your M450 with the Flow web service.
SYNCING You can transfer data from your M450 via the USB cable with the FlowSync software or wirelessly via Bluetooth Smart® with the Polar Flow app. To be able sync data between your M450 and the Flow web service and app, you need to have a Polar account and the FlowSync software. Go to flow.polar.com/start, and create your Polar account in the Polar Flow web service and download and install the FlowSync software onto your PC. Download the Flow app onto your mobile from the App Store or Google Play.
There are two ways to sync your data: 1. Sign into Flow app and press and hold the BACK button on your M450. 2. Connecting to device is displayed, followed by Connecting to app. 3. Syncing completed is displayed when you are done. or 1. Sign into Flow app and go to Settings > General settings > Pair and sync > Sync data and press the START button on your M450. 2. Connecting to device is displayed, followed by Connecting to app. 3. Syncing completed is displayed when you are done.
CARING FOR YOUR M450 Like any electronic device, the Polar M450 should be kept clean and treated with care. The instructions below will help you fulfill the guarantee obligations, keep the device in peak condition and avoid any issues in charging or syncing. M450 Keep your training device clean. Use a damp paper towel to wipe dirt from the training device. To maintain the water resistance, do not wash the training device with a pressure washer. Do not immerse the training device in water.
Heart rate sensor: Dry and store the heart rate sensor strap and the connector separately to maximize the battery lifetime. Keep the heart rate sensor in a cool and dry place. To prevent snap oxidation, do not store the heart rate sensor wet in non-breathing material, such as a sports bag. Do not expose the heart rate sensor to direct sunlight for extended periods. SERVICE During the two-year guarantee/warranty period we recommend that you have service done by an authorized Polar Service Center only.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BATTERIES The Polar M450 has an internal, rechargeable battery. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles. You can charge and discharge the battery over 300 times before a notable decrease in its capacity. The number of charge cycles also varies according to use and operating conditions.
1. Using a coin, open the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise to OPEN. 2. Insert the battery (CR 2025) inside the cover with the positive (+) side against the cover. Make sure the sealing ring is in the groove to ensure water resistance. 3. Press the cover back into the connector. 4. Use the coin to turn the cover clockwise to CLOSE. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type. PRECAUTIONS The Polar M450 training device shows your performance indicators.
2. Move the training device around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or does not flash the heart symbol. Interference is often worst directly in front of the display panel of the equipment, while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance. 3. Put the heart rate sensor strap back on your chest and keep the training device in this interference-free area as much as possible.
the heart rate sensor, wear it over a shirt, but moisten the shirt well under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation. The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause a black color to come off the heart rate sensor’s surface, possibly staining light-colored clothes. If you use perfume or insect repellent on your skin, you must ensure that it does not come into contact with the training device or the heart rate sensor.
H7 HEART RATE SENSOR Battery life: 200 h Battery type: CR 2025 Battery sealing ring: O-ring 20.0 x 1.0 Material FPM Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C/14 °F to 122 °F Connector material: Polyamide Strap material: 38% Polyamide, 29% Polyurethane, 20% Elastane, 13% Polyester Water resistance: 30 m Uses Bluetooth® Smart wireless technology.
The Polar M450 training device applies the following patented technologies, among others: l OwnIndex® technology for Fitness test. WATER RESISTANCE Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International IEC 60529 IPX7 (1m, 30min, 20ºC). Products are divided into four different categories according to water resistance. Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category and compare it to the chart below.
l During the guarantee period, the product will be either repaired or replaced at any of the authorized Polar Service Centers regardless of the country of purchase. Guarantee with respect to any product will be limited to countries where the product has been initially marketed. Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy, Professorintie 5, FI-90440 KEMPELE, Tel +358 8 5202 100, Fax +358 8 5202 300, www.polar.com. Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2008 certified company.
RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION Polar M450 device was evaluated for body-worn operations with the separation distance of 1 cm (0.39 inches) between the user’s body and the device. To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 1 cm (0.39 inches) must be maintained between the user's body and the device. If positioned less than 10 mm from the body the SAR measurement of the device may exceed the FCC and Industry Canada exposure guidelines for body-worn operations.
