Polar Complete Manual for Updating M400 Firmware and Adjusting Settings
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•Heart rate settings: Heart rate view: Choose Beats per minute (bpm) or % of maximum. Check

HR zone limits: Check the limits for each heart rate zone. HR visible to other device: Choose On or Off. If you choose On, other compatible devices (e.g. gym equipment) can detect your heart rate.

•GPS recording: Choose Off or On.

•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).

•Automatic pause: Choose On or Off. If you set the automatic pauseOn, your session is auto- matically paused when you stop moving.

•Automatic lap: Choose Off, Lap distance or Lap duration. If you choose Lap distance, set the dis- tance after which each lap is taken. If you choose Lap duration, set the duration after which each lap is taken.

GPS recording must be turned on to use automatic pause or distance-based automatic lap.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

The firmware of your M400 can be updated. Any time a new firmware version is available, FlowSync will notify you when connecting M400 to your computer with the USB cable. The firmware updates are downloaded via the USB cable and FlowSync software. Flow app will also notify you when new firmware is available.

Firmware updates are performed to improve the functionality of your M400. They can include improvements to existing features, completely new features or bug fixes, for example.

HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE

To update the firmware of your M400, you must have:

•A Flow web service account

•Installed FlowSync software

•Registered your M400 in the Flow web service

Go to flow.polar.com/start, and create your Polar account in the Polar Flow web service and download and install FlowSync software onto your PC.

To update the firmware:

1.Plug the micro USB connector into the USB port in the M400, 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 M400 restarts.

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Contents Page Contents Settings Training Features After TrainingPolar Flow App Polar Flow Web Service Important Information SyncingCaring for Your M400 Page Introduction H7 Heart Rate SensorPolar Flow APP Polar Flowsync Software Polar Flow WEB ServiceUSB Cable GET Started Charge the BatteryBattery Operating Time Basic Settings LOW Battery NotificationsTime View and Menu Light Back Start Down Button Functions and Menu StructureButton Functions During Training Light Back Start Down PRE-TRAINING Mode Light Back Start DownMenu Structure Diary SettingsTodays Activity Fitness Test PairingTimers FavoritesPair a Mobile Device with M400 StartDelete a Pairing Settings Sport Profile SettingsPhysical Settings Running Cycling Other outdoor Other indoorDate of Birth WeightHeight SEXMaximum Heart Rate General SettingsFlight Mode Pair and SyncWatch Settings Date AlarmTime Weeks Starting DAYQuick Menu Set backlight Set On or OffFirmware Update HOW to Update FirmwarePage Pair Heart Rate Sensor TrainingWear Heart Rate Sensor Start a Training Session Start a Session with Interval Timer Start a Session with Training TargetTake a LAP Functions During TrainingStart a Session with Finish Time Estimator Lock a Heart Rate ZonePAUSE/STOP a Training Session Change Phase During a Phased SessionChange Settings in Quick Menu Page After Training Training Summary on Your M400Visible if you used a heart rate sensor Polar Flow APP Features GPSBack to Start To use the back to start feature24/7 Activity Tracking Activity GoalActivity Data ActivityInactivity alert Sleep information at Flow web service and Flow appActivity data in Flow App and Flow web service Feedback Benefit Smart CoachingTraining Benefit Fitness Test Test Results Before the TestPerforming the Test Women Age / Years Very low Running Index Age / Years Very low Low Fair Moderate Good Very good EliteSHORT-TERM Analysis LONG-TERM Analysis Running Index Cooper test Km hm Half marathon Marathon MssHeart Rate Zones Target zone Intensity % of HRmaxModerate Target zone Intensity % of HRmax Speed Zones Speed Zones SettingsDefault Smart CaloriesDuring Training Sport ProfilesTraining Target with Speed Zones After TrainingPolar Flow APP Explore Polar Flow WEB ServiceFeed DiaryCreate a Training Target Phased TargetTraining Targets Quick TargetFavorites ADD a Training Target to FavoritesEdit a Sport Profile Sport Profiles in Flow WEB ServiceADD a Sport Profile Edit a FavoriteTraining Views BasicsHeart Rate Time Environment Body measurement DistanceSyncing Sync with Flow APPSync with Flow WEB Service VIA Flowsync Heart Rate Sensor Keep the device cleanCaring for Your M400 USB port is wetService StoringBatteries Changing Heart Rate Sensor BatteryImportant Information Electromagnetic Interference and Training Equipment PrecautionsInterference During Training Minimizing Risks When Training Continuous use Technical SpecificationTime mode with daily activity mon ItoringPolar Flow Mobile Application Compatibility H7 Heart Rate SensorPolar Flowsync Software and USB Cable Computer operating system 64-bitWater Resistance Limited International Polar GuaranteeMarking on case back Water resistant characteristics Page USA Compliance StatementCompliance Statement Canada Disclaimer
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