USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
Contents 2
Getting started 9
Polar M200 User Manual 9
Introduction 9
Take full advantage of your M200 9
Setting up your M200 9
Choose one option for setup: a compatible mobile device or a computer 10
Option A: Set up with a mobile device and Polar Flow app 10
Option B: Set up with your computer 11
Wristband 12
To detach the wristband 12
To attach the wristband 12
Buttons, display icons and menu structure 13
Buttons 13
Display icons 14
Menu structure 15
Training 15
Activity 16
History 16
My HR 16
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Settings 16
Pairing 16
Pair a mobile device with your M200 16
Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with your M200 17
Pair a Polar Balance Scale with your M200 18
Remove pairings 18
Wearing your M200 19
Settings 20
Changing the settings 20
Pair & Sync 20
Flight mode 20
Smart notificat. 20
About product 20
Time of day setting 20
Restarting the M200 21
Factory resetting the M200 21
Updating the firmware 21
With mobile device or tablet 21
With computer 22
Training 23
Training with wrist based heart rate 23
Heart rate training 23
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Measuring heart rate with your M200 23
Starting a training session 23
Start a planned training session 24
During training 24
Browse the training views 24
Training with a quick target 25
Training with a phased training target 25
Heart rate zones 26
Functions during training 26
Mark a lap 26
Change phase during a phased session 26
Notifications 26
Pausing/Stopping a training session 27
Training summary 27
After training 27
Training history in M200 28
Training data in Polar Flow App 28
Training data in Polar Flow Web Service 28
Features 29
GPS features 29
24/7 Activity Tracking 29
Activity Goal 29
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Activity data 30
Inactivity alert 30
Sleep information in the Flow web service and Flow app 30
Activity data in Flow App and Flow web service 31
Smart Notifications 31
Smart Notification Settings 32
Phone (iOS) 32
Phone (Android) 32
Polar Flow mobile app 32
Do not disturb 32
Block apps 33
Smart Notifications in practice 33
The Smart Notifications Feature Works via Bluetooth Connection 33
Polar Sport Profiles 34
Heart Rate Zones 34
Polar Smart Coaching features 36
Activity Guide 37
Activity Guide on the M200 37
Activity Benefit 37
Smart Calories 38
Training Benefit 38
Running Program 40
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Create a Polar Running Program 40
Start a running target 40
Follow your progress 41
Weekly award 41
Running Index 41
Short-term analysis 42
Men 42
Women 42
Long-term analysis 43
Polar Flow 45
Polar Flow App 45
Training data 45
Activity data 45
Sport profiles 45
Image sharing 45
Start using the Flow app 45
Planning your training in the Polar Flow app 46
Create a Training Target in the Polar Flow app 46
Create a Quick Target 46
Create a Phased Target 46
Polar Sport Profiles in Flow app 47
Add a sport profile 47
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Remove a sport profile 47
Polar Flow Web Service 47
Feed 48
Explore 48
Diary 48
Progress 48
Community 48
Programs 49
Planning your training in the Polar Flow web service 49
Create a Training Target in the Polar Flow web service 49
Quick target 49
Phased target 50
Favorites 50
Sync the Targets to your M200 50
Favorites 51
Add a Training Target to Favorites: 51
Edit a Favorite 51
Remove a favorite 51
Polar Sport profiles in Flow Web Service 51
Add a Sport profile 51
Edit a Sport Profile 52
Syncing 53
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Sync with Flow mobile App 53
Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync 53
Important Information 55
Taking care of your M200 55
Storing 55
Service 56
Battery 56
Charging M200 battery 56
Battery Operating Time 57
Low Battery Notifications 57
Precautions 58
Interference 58
Minimizing Risks When Training 58
Technical specification 59
M200 59
Polar FlowSync Software 60
Polar Flow Mobile Application Compatibility 61
Limited international Polar guarantee 61
Disclaimer 62
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GETTING STARTED
POLAR M200 USER MANUAL
This user manual helps you get started with your new M200. To see M200 video tutorials and FAQs, go to sup-
port.polar.com/en/M200.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your new Polar M200!
The Polar M200 GPS running watch has an integrated GPS, wrist based heart rate monitor and unique smart coach-
ing features. You will be able to track your running pace, distance, altitude and route with the compactly packed
GPS. You don't need to wear a separate heart rate sensor; just enjoy training with the wrist-based heart rate meas-
urement that’s always ready when you are.
Track the activities of your everyday life. See how they benefit your health, and get tips on how to reach your daily
activity goal. And stay connected with smart notifications; get alerts to your M200 for incoming calls, messages and
app activity on your phone. You can also change the wristband and accessorize any outfit. You can buy additional
wristbands separately.
TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF YOUR M200
Get connected to the Polar ecosystem and get the most out of your M200.
Get the Polar Flow app from the App Store
®
or Google Play
TM
. Sync your M200 with the Flow app after training,
and get an instant overview and feedback of your training result and performance. In the Flow app you can also
check how you’ve slept and how active you’ve been during the day.
Sync your training data to the Polar Flow web service with the FlowSync software on your computer or via Flow app.
In the web service you can plan your training, track your achievements, get guidance and see detailed analysis of
your training results, activity and sleep. Let all your friends know about your achievements, find fellow exercisers
and get motivation from your social training communities. Find all this at flow.polar.com.
SETTING UP YOUR M200
Your new M200 is in storage mode, and it wakes up when you plug it into a USB charger for charging or a computer
for setup. We recommend that you charge the battery before you start using your M200. If the battery is com-
pletely empty, it takes a couple of minutes for the charging to start. See Batteries for detailed information on char-
ging the battery, battery operating times and low battery notifications.
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CHOOSE ONE OPTION FOR SETUP: A COMPATIBLE MOBILE DEVICE OR A COMPUTER
You can choose how to set up your M200: either wirelessly with a compatible mobile device or with a computer.
Both methods require an Internet connection.
• Mobile setup is convenient if you don't have access to a computer with a USB port, but it might take longer.
• Wired computer setup is quicker and you can charge your M200 at the same time, but you need a computer
available.
OPTION A: SET UP WITH A MOBILE DEVICE AND POLAR FLOW APP
Polar M200 connects to the Polar Flow mobile app wirelessly via Bluetooth® Smart, so remember to have
Bluetooth turned on in your mobile device.
Check the Polar Flow app compatible devices at support.polar.com.
1. Detach the wristband as described in chapter Wristband.
2. To make sure there’s enough charge on your M200 during the mobile setup, just plug your M200 in a
powered USB port or a USB power adapter. Make sure that the adapter is marked with "output 5Vdc" and
that it provides a minimum of 500mA. Also make sure that you plug the M200 in the right way, i.e. the four
pins on the M200 USB connector must face the four pins in your computer's USB port or in the
USB power adapter. It may take a few minutes for your M200 to wake up before the charging animation
starts.
Before charging, please make sure there’s no moisture, hair, dust or dirt on the M200’s USB connector.
Gently wipe off any dirt or moisture.
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3. Go to the App Store or Google Play on your mobile device and search and download the Polar Flow app.
4. Open the Flow app on your mobile device. It recognizes your new M200 nearby and prompts you to start
pairing it. Accept the pairing request, and enter the Bluetooth pairing code shown on the M200 dis-
play to the Flow app.
To be able to connect your M200 and the Flow app, make sure your M200 is powered up.
5. Then create a Polar account, or sign in if you already have one. The app will walk you through the sign-up and
setup. Tap Save and sync when you’ve defined all the settings. Your personalized settings will now be
synced to your M200.
To get the most accurate and personal activity and training data, it’s important that you’re precise with the
settings. If there is a firmware update available for your M200, we recommend that you install it during the
setup. It may take up to 20 minutes to complete.
6. The M200 display will open to the time view once the synchronization is done.
After the setup is done, you’re ready to go. Have fun!
OPTION B: SET UP WITH YOUR COMPUTER
1. Go to flow.polar.com/start and install the FlowSync software to set up your M200.
2. Detach the wristband as described in chapter Wristband.
3. Plug your M200 in to your computer using the provided USB cable to charge it during the setup. Make sure
that you plug the M200 in the right way (see the image above). If you plug the M200 directly to a computer's
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USB port, please make sure the M200's USB connector doesn’t bend. It may take a few minutes for
your M200 to wake up. Let your computer install any suggested USB drivers.
Before charging, please make sure there’s no moisture, hair, dust or dirt on the M200’s USB connector.
Gently wipe off any dirt or moisture.
4. Sign in with your Polar account, or create a new one. The web service will walk you through the sign-up and
setup.
To get the most accurate and personalized activity and training data, it’s important that you’re precise with
the physical settings when signing up for the web service. When signing up, you can choose which language you
want to use on your M200. If there is a firmware update available for your M200, we recommend that you install
it during the setup. It may take up to 10 minutes to complete.
After the setup is done, you’re ready to go. Have fun!
WRISTBAND
Match your style with easy-to-change wristbands. You can buy additional wristbands separately at shoppolar.com.
TO DETACH THE WRISTBAND
1. Bend the wristband from the buckle side to detach it from the device.
2. Pull the device from the wristband.
TO ATTACH THE WRISTBAND
1. Set the bottom edge of the device into its place in the wristband.
2. Stretch the wristband slightly from the buckle side to snap the other end of the wristband in place.
3. Make sure the band fits flush with the device on both sides.
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We recommend that you separate the wristband from the device after each training session and rinse them under
running water in order to keep the M200 clean.
BUTTONS, DISPLAY ICONS AND MENU STRUCTURE
BUTTONS
Your M200 has two buttons, one on each side. See the table below for button functions.
LEFT RIGHT
Press Press
Return to the previous level on the menu Browse the menu, selections and training views
Pause training
Press and hold Press and hold
When training has been paused, stop training Enter the menu
Return to time view Confirm selections
In time mode start pairing and syncing Start training
Mark a lap during training
Any button press activates the back light.
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DISPLAY ICONS
The dots around the display can indicate several things:
• In time view, the dots indicate your progress towards your daily activity goal.
• During training, the dots indicate your current heart rate zone. If you're performing a
phased training target, the dots indicate your target heart rate zone. If you're performing a
quick training target, the dots visualize your progress towards reaching the target.
• When you're browsing menus, the dots indicate the menu scroll bar.
Flight mode is on. All wireless connections to your mobile phone and accessories are disconnected.
Do not disturb mode is on, meaning that you will not receive any smart notifications. The default setting
for the Do not disturb mode is to be on between 10 pm and 7 am. You can set the Do not disturb on
and off and adjust the settings in the Polar Flow mobile app. For more information, see Smart noti-
fications.
Bluetooth connection to your paired phone is disconnected. In the time view, press and hold the LEFT
button to reconnect.
Syncing. You'll see a rotating circle in the time view when your M200 is syncing with the Polar Flow
app.
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Sync was successful. This is briefly shown in the place of the rotating circle after a successful sync.
Syncing failed. If you see this icon after a sync, your M200 was not able to sync with the Polar Flow
app.
You've reached your weekly award. For more information, see the chapter on Running program.
The GPSicon blinks when your M200 is searching for the GPS satellite signals. When the M200 has
found the signals, the icon stops blinking and stays on.
The heart icon means heart rate. The heart icon blinks when your M200 is searching for your heart
rate. When the heart rate is found, the icon stops blinking and stays on, and your heart rate is shown.
MENU STRUCTURE
TRAINING
Go to Training to start a training session. Browse through the list of sport profiles and choose the one you want to
use for your training session. You can add more sports to the list in the Polar Flow mobile app or in the Polar Flow
web service. In the web service, you can define specific settings for each sport profile.
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ACTIVITY
In the Activity view your daily activity goal is visualized with an activity bar. The activity bar fills up as you reach
your daily goal. You can also see your progress towards your daily activity goal in the time view from the dots
around the display. Go into the Activity menu to see the options for reaching your daily activity goal and the steps
you've taken during the day. If you get inactivity stamps during the day, they'll also be shown in the Activity menu.
The daily activity goal you get from Polar M200 is based on your personal data and activity level setting, which you
can find and change in the settings under your name and profile picture in the Polar Flow app or web service.
For more information, see 24/7 Activity Tracking.
HISTORY
In History you'll see your five latest training sessions. The data of your older training sessions is saved on your
M200 until it is synced with the Polar Flow app or web service. If your M200 is running out of memory to store your
training history, it will tell you to sync your past training sessions to the Flow app or web service. For more inform-
ation, see Training summary.
MY HR
In My HR you can check your current heart rate without starting a training session.
SETTINGS
In Settings you can pair and sync devices with your M200 as well as turn smart notifications and flight mode
on/off. For more information, see Settings.
PAIRING
A Bluetooth Smart heart rate sensor or a mobile device (smartphone, tablet) has to be paired with your M200 for
them to function together. Pairing only takes a few seconds and ensures that your M200 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 MOBILE DEVICE WITH YOUR M200
If you've done the setup for your M200 with a mobile device, your M200 has already been paired. If you did the
setup with a computer and would like to use your M200 with Polar Flow app, please pair your M200 and mobile as
follows:
Before pairing a mobile device:
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• Do the setup at flow.polar.com/start as described in chapter Set up your M200.
• Download the Flow app from the App Store or Google Play.
• Make sure your mobile device has Bluetooth turned on and airplane mode/flight mode is off.
Please note that you have to do the pairing in the Flow app and NOT in your mobile device's Bluetooth settings.
To pair a mobile device:
1. On your mobile device, open the Flow app and sign in with the Polar account that you created when you set
up your M200.
2. On the M200, press and hold the LEFT button.
OR
On the M200, go to Settings > Pair & sync > Pair & sync devices, and press and hold the RIGHT button.
3. Touch your device with M200 is displayed. Touch the mobile device with your M200.
4. Pairing is displayed on the M200.
• Android users: You'll get a pairing request on your mobile. You might have to open it by swiping down
from the top of the screen and by tapping the notification. Then tap PAIR.
5. Confirm on other dev. xxxxx is displayed on your M200. Enter the pin code from the M200 to the pairing
request on the mobile device, and tap Pair/OK.
• Android users: You might have to open the pairing request by swiping down from the top of the screen
and by tapping the notification.
6. You'll see Pairing on your M200, and if the pairing is succesful, it will move on to Syncing with your mobile
device.
PAIR A HEART RATE SENSOR WITH YOUR M200
When you're wearing a Polar Bluetooth Smart heart rate sensor that's paired with your M200, the M200 does not
measure heart rate from the wrist.
There are two ways to pair a heart rate sensor with your M200:
1. Wear the moistened heart rate sensor as instructed in the heart rate sensor user manual.
2. On the M200, go to Settings > Pair & sync > Pair & sync devices, and press and hold the RIGHT button.
3. Touch the heart rate sensor with your M200.
4. Pairing is shown during pairing and Completed is shown after the pairing is done.
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OR
1. Wear the heart rate sensor as instructed in the heart rate sensor user manual.
2. Start a training session as described in chapter Start training.
3. Touch the heart rate sensor with your M200.
4. You'll be prompted to pair your M200 with your heart rate sensor. You'll see, for example, Pair Polar H7....
Accept the pairing request by pressing the RIGHT button.
5. Pairing is shown during pairing and Completed is shown after the pairing is done.
PAIR A POLAR BALANCE SCALE WITH YOUR M200
There are two ways to pair a Polar Balance scale with your M200:
1. Step on the scale. The display shows your weight.
2. After a beep sound, the Bluetooth icon on the scale display starts flashing, meaning that the connection is
now on. The scale is ready to be paired with your M200.
3. Press and hold the LEFT button on your M200. Searching is displayed on the M200.
4. Pairing is shown on the M200 during pairing, and Completed is shown after the pairing is done.
OR
1. On the M200, go to Settings > Pair & sync > Pair & sync devices, and press and hold the RIGHT button.
2. M200 starts searching for your scale. Searching is displayed on the M200.
3. Step on the scale. The scale display shows your weight.
4. After a beep sound, the Bluetooth icon on the scale display starts flashing, meaning that the connection is
now on.
5. Pairing is shown on the M200 during pairing, and Completed is shown after the pairing is done.
The scale can be paired with 7 different Polar devices. When the number of paired devices exceeds 7, the first pair-
ing will be removed and replaced.
REMOVE PAIRINGS
Removing pairings according to the following instructions will remove ALL pairings with sensors and mobile devices.
If you have problems syncing your M200 with your mobile device, or if you can't get your heart rate reading from a
paired heart rate sensor with a chest strap, you can try to fix the connection by removing the existing pairings and
pairing the devices again.
To remove pairings with sensors and mobile devices:
1. On the M200, go to Settings > Pair & sync > Remove pairings, and press and hold the RIGHT button.
2. Delete pairings? is displayed. Press the RIGHT button to confirm.
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3. Pairings deleted is displayed when you're done.
WEARING YOUR M200
To measure wrist-based heart rate accurately, you need to wear your M200 snugly on top of your wrist, just behind
the wrist bone. For more information see Training with wrist-based heart rate.
After a sweaty training session, we recommend that you remove the device from the wristband and wash them sep-
arately under running water with a mild soap and water solution. Then wipe them dry with a soft towel. When
you're not working out, you should wear the wristband a little looser, just as you would wear a normal watch.
Every once in a while it’s a good idea to let your wrist have a breather, especially if you have sensitive skin. Take off
your M200 and recharge it. This way both your skin and your device can have a rest, and be ready for your next
training event.
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SETTINGS
CHANGING THE SETTINGS
In Settings you'll find:
• Pair & Sync
• Flight mode
• Smart notificat.
• About product
PAIR & SYNC
Pair & Sync devices: Pair devices, e.g. a heart rate sensor, a weight scale or a mobile device, with your M200. For
more information, see Pairing. Sync data from your M200 to a paired mobile device. Tip: You can also sync by press-
ing and holding the LEFT button in the time view.
Remove pairings: Remove a pairing between a heart rate sensor or a mobile device and your M200.
FLIGHT MODE
Choose On or Off.
Flight mode cuts off all wireless communication from the device. You can still use it to collect activity or to train with
the wrist-based heart rate measurement, 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.
SMART NOTIFICAT.
Set Smart notifications feature On or Off. For more information on the feature, see Smart notifications.
ABOUT PRODUCT
Check the device ID of your M200, as well as the firmware version and HW model. You may need this information if
you contact Polar customer care. Choose Restart device, if you experience problems with your M200. For more
information, see Restart M200.
TIME OF DAY SETTING
The current time and its format are transferred to your M200 from your mobile device or from your computer sys-
tem clock when you sync with the Polar Flow app or web service. To change the time, first change the time on your
mobile device or the time zone on your computer, and then sync your M200 with the app or web service.
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