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3. 78 Testresults 2202 5112 A Ah ie Need WS a de era te 78 SOnSO S SAORI PINS hti EIN Ru 79 Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart 79 Pair a Stride Sensor with V800 79 Calibrate the Stride Sensor 79 Manual Calibration NNNM eee 80 Set Correct Lap Distance uiii eee ae Lb bene ie eee ee ee 80 Set FACIT MN 80 Automatic ee Oe aana bee eon ob O ER 80 Running Cadence and Stride Length 81 Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth Smart 2 2 2 2 cece cece cece ccc ee nec c cece ce ceecceeeeceeceeceeceeceeceecetees 81 Pair a Speed Sensor with V800 a 2 20 02 2 22 cece cece eee cece 81 Measuring Wheel Size 22 cece ccc cece E ccc ce cee E EA aa eD aE aa 82 Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth Smart _ 2 222 200 ee 83 Pair A Cadence Sensor with V800 o lien A OO OE E AE RAO AALER RR 83 Polar LOOK K o Power Sensor Bluetooth Smart
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5. 41 Pair Heart Rate Sensor 41 Start a Training Session 22 22 e e es cee esses esses esses reser 42 Start a Multisport Training Session e esses raorao essen 44 Start a session with Training Target 44 Start a Session with Route Guidance 45 Start a Session with Race Pace 45 Start a Session with Interval Timer 45 Functions During Training sssssssssssssssssssssssssssss essere e e e e eme erre reel 46 Switch Sport During a Multisport Session 22 20 cece eee 0000000000000 46 Takea kap En 46 Lock a Heart Rate Zone 46 Change Sport Specific Tap Sensitivity 46 Change Phase During a Phased Session
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7. 46 View Quick Menu 46 Set Constant Backlight cc ccc cece eect cece cece been cee ses sese esses esee 46 Set Location Guide On 47 Save POI point of interest 2 2 2 sese IRR RR rrr reel 47 Countdown Timer _ 47 Interval Timer 47 Automatic Pause 47 EE ERR ERR ETT TIO 47 Pause Stop a training session 48 Delete a Training Session emere rrr reel 48 WEAR HEART RATE SENSOR Use our heart rate sensors when training to get the most out of Polar s unique Smart Coaching features Heart rate data g
8. 33 Week s Starting Day 2 2 2 2 occ eee cece ce eee eee cece ee 33 Watch Face 33 Quick Menu cece ee eee cee eee eee bebe eee 33 Time _ oo ooo ccc ccc ccc ccc ce eee ee eee eee ee bee cece cece eee e cece ee eeeeeeeeceeeeccesseesseeseeeees 33 Training View 33 Firmware Update 34 How to Update Firmware 34 ROSCEV O00 v ese Y 35 SPORT PROFILE SETTINGS Adjust the sport profile settings to best suit your training needs In V800 you can edit certain sport profiles settings in Settings gt Sport profiles You can for example set the GPS on or off in different sports A wider range of customization options is available in the Flow web service For more information See Sport Profiles on page 74 There are seven sport profiles shown in the pre training mode by default In the Flow web service you can add new spor
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10. the onthe Ral cathe e iur Miel 77 SWIMMING 77 R R Recording EER 77 Performing recording sese esses sess 78 ia our Scr eo Dose l ou eR ee a 78 GPS The V800 has built in GPS that provides accurate speed and distance measurement for a range of outdoor sports and allows you to see your route on map in the Flow app and web service after your session V800 includes the following GPS features e Distance Gives you accurate distance during and after your session e Speed Pace Accurate speed pace information during and after your session e Race Pace Helps you to keep a steady pace and achieve your target time for a set distance e Running index In V800 Running Index is based on heart rate speed and altitude data measured dur ing the run It gives information about your performance level both aerobic fitness and running eco nomy In V800 this feature can also recognize if you re running uphill or downhill e 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
11. bldg Gees cli Eo E eO 63 Countermovement Jump 63 Performing the Countermovement Jump issues e RR rennen 63 cT 64 Continuous Jump 64 Performing the Continuous Jump 64 EE 65 MILES TETUR 65 Before the test socer M Be SIM oe Sele a Ee E 65 Performing the Tests 60340 66 ESE ROS tits Sadho 66 Fitness Level Classes xe ed REED EE Rive Lc eed 66 Nous eed ecto STOR LCN OR 66 22cs0 5000 bescubot ahaa pees ele tere dyed anette ks eee Cb Laco eed s Nhac cS 67 OnthostaticVESt oeste Sene anaes on das iach test ane tale em cte 67 Betore The Test ooo Neu uestes tora Eder i oe tu atte 68 Performing the test cse iT 68 Test esults SMS AS re ehe th St MAGNE NS le maet tt 69 AUR Reine 6 ocho death id 69 6 CONO
12. wmm vmm sme _ m mem uem sem _ mm vam _ 71 Cooper test 10 km h m 21 098 km 42 195 km h m Index m m ss h mm ss m ss 3650 01640 0 34 50 50 1 17 2 40 00 00 E 3850 0 15 50 0 33 00 1 12 30 2 32 00 HEART RATE ZONES Polar heart rate zones introduce a new level of effectiveness in heart rate based training Training is divided into five heart rate zones based on percentages of maximum heart rate With heart rate zones you can easily select and monitor training intensities 1 intensity bon Hime Example durations Training effect Benefits Maximal or near maximal effort MAXIMUM for breathing and muscles Feels like Very exhausting for breathing 90 100 171 190 bpm less than 5 minutes and muscles Recommended for Very experienced and fit athletes Short intervals only usually in final preparation for short events Benefits Increased ability to sustain high speed endurance Feels like Causes muscular fatigue and heavy breathing 80 90 152 172 bpm 2 10 minutes Recommended for Experienced athletes for year round training and for various durations Becomes more important during pre competition season Benefits Enhances general training pace makes moderate intensity efforts easier and improves efficiency 70 80 133 152 bpm 10 40 minutes Feels like Steady controlled fast breathing Reco
13. E 47 Pause Stop a training session 48 Delete a Training Session 48 After Training eum dads i bp I CM ep den bc nee ford 49 Training Summary on Your V800 49 Single Sport Summary nee 49 Multisport Summary susuuuuuuuusessesesssssssss I e Re e eR e ese sese esses E sees sese rre 52 Polar FlOW ADP oa 52 Polar Flow Web Service 52 NICU MEE 52 oen A sr es Si dee M Luc d 52 Daily activity Le ec m t Ul dea eS LE 53 Week summas 27828 287888 828 e A BOOB St ht AE RRS ROGGE NAA i d NAE RR ARAM 53 lig m M 54 RE 54 57 AERE 55 bo ep Nm e ane EI RE 56 Guidance
14. x X x X POLAR FLOW MOBILE APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY e iPhone 4S or later The Polar V800 training computer applies the following patented technologies among others 89 e Ownlndex technology for Fitness test WATER RESISTANCE Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to Intemational IEC 60529 IPX7 1m 30min 20 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 Please note that these definitions do not necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers Marking on case back Water resistant characteristics Not suitable for bathing or swimming Protected against wash splashes and raindrops Do not wash with a pressure washer Water resistant IPX7 Not suitable for swimming Protected against wash splashes sweat rain drops etc Do not wash with a pressure washer Water resistant 30 m 50 m Suitable for bathing and swimming Water resistant 100 m Suitable for swimming and snorkeling without air tanks BATTERIES Water resistant The Polar V800 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 Do not ch
15. 2 or 1 2 3 4 5 Press START in time view to enter pre training mode V800 starts searching for your sensor e Stride sensor Touch your stride sensor with V800 and wait for it to be found e Cadence sensor Rotate the crank a few times to activate the sensor The flashing red light in the sensor indicates that the sensor is activated e Speed sensor Rotate the wheel a few times to activate the sensor The flashing red light in the sensor indicates that the sensor is activated The device ID Pair Polar RUN CAD SPD xxxxxxxx is displayed Choose Yes Pairing completed is shown when you are done Go to General Settings gt Pair and sync gt Pair new device and press START V800 starts searching for your sensor Once the sensor is found the device ID Polar RUN CAD SPD is displayed Press START Pairing is displayed Pairing completed is displayed when you are done For more information on pairing specific sensors See Sensors on page 79 PAIR A MOBILE DEVICE WITH V800 Before pairing a mobile device create a Polar account if you do not already have one and download Flow app from the App Store Make sure you have also downloaded and installed FlowSync software onto your computer from flow polar com start and registered your V800 in the Flow web service Before trying to pair make sure your mobile device has Bluetooth turned on and airplane mode flight mode is not turned on To pair a m
16. The continuous jump test is performed by squatting down until the knees are bent in a 90 degree angle and then rapidly jumping vertically as high as possible and landing with both feet at the same time bending the knees and repeating the vertical jumping movement until the set time period is over The test should be started with maximal effort jumping as high as possible as rapidly as possible As the test proceeds you will naturally become fatigued but keep maximal effort throughout the test In the Flow web service you can analyze your test jump by jump and see how your jump height decreased during the test Performing the Continuous Jump Before performing the continuous jump test set the duration of test Choose Jump test gt Set duration of cont test The duration can be set to 15 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds or Set other duration If you choose Set other duration you can set the duration anywhere from 5 seconds to 300 seconds Wear the Polar Bluetooth Smart Stride Sensor and choose Jump test gt Continuous and press START Searching for stride sensor is displayed Continuous jumps Start now is shown when you can start the test 1 Stand upright with your hands on your hips Squat until your knees are in a 90 degree leg bend position and immediately jump vertically Land with both feet with your legs straight and ankles extended Boo N Repeat the jump movement continuously until the test is over you will be notified wi
17. Balanced tells you that your recent training and the time you need to recover from it are in balance When you devote enough time for recovery you can make sure you get the most out of your training Undertrained Undertrained means that you have recently been training less than normally Perhaps you need some extra time to recover due to an illness stress from everyday life or change of focus in your training plan Please remember though that if you cut down your training load for weeks in a row without careful planning some of the training benefits you have already gained may diminish Recovery status 1990 Shows you when you will reach the next recovery level View Your Recovery Status e Tap the display in time view or e Goto Status gt Recovery status 59 View Your Daily Calories See how many calories you have burnt through training activity and BMR Basal metabolic rate the minimum metabolic activity required to maintain life e Tap the display twice in time view or e Goto Status gt Daily activity A more detailed view of your daily activity including activity intensity active time inactivity steps distance calories and sleep time index is available in the Flow app and Flow web service TRAINING BENEFIT The Training Benefit feature helps you better understand the effects of your training This feature requires the use of the heart rate sensor After each training session you get textual feedb
18. 30 or 60 seconds e Set FTP value Set your FTP value The setting range is 60 to 600 watts e Check power zone limits Check your power zone limits CALIBRATE KEO POWER Calibrate K o Power before starting your session V800 calibrates itself automatically each time the transmitters wake up and V800 is found The calibration takes a couple of seconds Training temperature has an effect on the calibration accuracy so make sure your bike s temperature has become stable before you start the offset calibration To calibrate K o power 1 Wake up the transmitters by rotating the cranks and choose pre training mode on your V800 to start the calibration 2 Keep the bike upright and cranks in place until calibration is completed To ensure the calibration is done properly e Donot put any weight on the pedals during calibration e interrupt the calibration When the calibration is complete a green LED will blink on the transmitters and you can start your session 85 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Caino for Y yh ete eg ce be tale en iD a tiec 86 T PES 86 Heart rate sensor 86 Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart Speed Sensor Bluetooth Smart and Cadence Sensor Bluetooth Aico hn Ret 87 joi hi 87 SENICE ko
19. 4 Click Save to add the target to your Diary or the favorites icon to add it to your Favorites Favorites If you have created a target and added it to your favorites you can use it as a scheduled target 1 Choose Favorites Your training target favorites are shown 2 Click the favorite you want to use 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 After syncing your training targets to your V800 you can find e Scheduled training targets in Diary current week and the next 4 weeks e Training targets listed as favorites in Favorites When starting your session access your target from Diary or Favorites For information on starting a training target session see See Start a Training Session on page 42 FAVORITES In Favorites you can store and manage your favorite routes and training targets in the Flow web service Your V800 can have a maximum of 20 favorites at a time The number of favorites in the Flow web service is not limited If you have over 20 favorites in the Flow web service the first 20 in the list are transferred to your V800 when syncing You can change the order of your favorites by dragging and droppi
20. If you choose English Set up your Polar V800 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 setting press Back until you reach the setting you want to change 1 Time format Choose 12 h or 24 h With 12 h select AM or PM Then set the local time 2 Date Enter the current date 3 Units Choose metric kg cm C or imperial Ib ft F units 15 Weight Enter your weight Height Enter your height Date of birth Enter your date of birth Sex Select Male or Female on oo Training background Occasional 0 1 h week Regular 1 3 h week Frequent 3 5 h week Heavy 5 8 h week Semi Pro 8 12 h week Pro 12 h week For more information on training background See Physical Settings on page 28 9 Ready to go is displayed when you re done with the settings and V800 goes to time view BUTTON FUNCTIONS GESTURES AND MENU STRUCTURE V800 has five buttons that have different functionalities depending on the situation of use In addition to these V800 also includes taps gestures They re performed by tapping the display of your V800 and allow you to view information on the display or perform functions during training See the tables below to find out what functionalities the buttons have in different modes BUTTON FUNCTIONS TIME VIEW AND MENU 16 Exit the menu Return to the pre vious level Mov
21. Low Battery Notifications 14 EEDNIUIMD CS V eeeweu 15 Button Functions Gestures and Menu Structure 16 Button Functions 16 Time View and Menu _ 16 Pre Training Mode 22 2 2 occ cece cece cece eee RR RR I cece IRR RII eer 17 During training 17 E eie e d 18 Hearn TOUCH RR RR RR 18 Menu Structure 2 9 4 a 2222222222 2222222 19 5 19 19 Em 20 OUINGS 20 20 BED 20 Compatible Sensors 21 Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart 21 Polar Sp
22. therefore your heart rate is shown in gray in other sport profiles if you haven t paired your heart rate sensor via Bluetooth Moisten the electrode areas of the strap Attach the connector to the strap 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 Check that the moist elec trode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is ina central and upright position Detach the connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every training session Sweat and moisture may keep the heart rate sensor activated so also remember to wipe it dry START A TRAINING SESSION Wear the heart rate sensor and make sure you have paired it and any other compatible sensors with your V800 Tue 3 18 1 1 E 0 1 Begin by pressing the START button to enter pre training mode 5 AM Choose the sport you want use 42 2 Choose the sport profile you want to use To change the sport profile settings before starting your session in pre training mode press and hold LIGHT to enter the Quick Menu To return to the pre training mode press BACK Wait for GPS and optional sensors to be found 3 If you have activated the GPS function and or paired an optional sensor V800 will automatically start searching for the signals Stay in the pre tr
23. CADENCE SENSOR WITH V800 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 V800 1 Press START in time view to enter pre training mode 2 V800 starts searching for your cadence sensor Rotate the crank a few times to activate the sensor The flashing red light in the sensor indicates that the sensor is activated 3 The device ID Pair Polar CAD xxxxxxxx is displayed Choose Yes 4 Pairing completed is displayed when the pairing is complete 5 Sensor linked to is displayed Choose Bike 1 or Bike 2 Confirm with START or 1 Goto General Settings gt Pair and sync gt Pair new device and press START 2 V800 starts searching for the cadence sensor Rotate the crank a few times to activate the sensor The flashing red light in the sensor indicates that the sensor is activated Once the cadence sensor is found Polar CAD is displayed Press START Pairing is displayed Pairing completed is displayed when the pairing is complete o 0 FF Sensor linked to is displayed Choose Bike 1 or Bike 2 Confirm with START 83 POLAR LOOK KEO POWER SENSOR BLUETOOTH SMART PAIR KEO POWER WITH V800 Before pairing K o Power make sure you have installed the it correctly For information on mounting the pedals and installing the transmitters see the Pol
24. Check the device ID of your V800 as well as the firmware version and HW model WATCH SETTINGS To view and edit your watch settings go to Settings gt Watch settings In Watch settings you ll find e Alarm e Time e Date e Week s starting day e Watch face ALARM Set alarm repetition Off Once Monday to Friday or Every day If you choose Once Monday to Friday or Every day also set the time for the alarm When the alarm is set on aclock icon is displayed the upper right corner 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 service 32 DATE Set the date Also set the Date format you can choose mm dd yyyy dd mm yyyy yyyy mm dd dd mm dd mm yyyy or yyyy mm dd When syncing with the Flow app and web service the date is automatically updated from the service WEEK S STARTING DAY Choose the starting day of each week Choose Monday Saturday or Sunday When syncing with the Flow app and web service the week s starting day is automatically updated from the service WATCH FACE Choose the watch face Date and time Your name and time Analog or Big QUICK MENU Certain settings can be modified with a shortcut button You can enter the Quick menu by pressing and holding LIGHT in time view or training view Quick menu will contain d
25. Press and hold LIGHT to enter the Quick menu and then choose Stride sensor gt Calibration gt Manual AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION Automatic stride sensor calibration is done based on GPS data and it happens in the background Current pace stride length and cumulative distance will be updated and shown correctly after the automatic calibration Your speed is shown in gray on the display until the calibration is complete If you manually calibrate your stride sensor later the GPS based calibration factor will be overwritten The automatic calibration is performed twice and the average of the two calibration factors is used In your next training session the average of your previous calibration factor and the factor obtained during that session is used The automatic calibration starts after 100 meters Following criteria has to be met during the calibration distance of 500 m e Atleast 6 satellites have to be available e Speed has to be at least 7 km h 80 e Ascent and descent are less than 30 meters When running on different surfaces e g road trail treadmill use a different sport profile for each of them to achieve the best calibration for each surface To calibrate the stride sensor automatically choose e Settings gt Sport profiles gt Running gt Stride sensor gt Calibration gt Automatic Automatic calibration can also be started during a session when the stride sensor is in use Press and hold LIGHT to enter t
26. Sport Profile Settings in the Flow web service For more information See Sport Profiles on page 74 18 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 Inthe menu you ll find Favorites Timers Tests Settings Status Diary FAVORITES In Favorites you ll find e Race Pace routes and training targets that you have saved as favorites in the Flow web service For more information See Race Pace on page 56 TIMERS In Timers you ll find e Stopwatch e Countdown timer e Interval timer 19 TESTS In Tests you ll find e Orthostatic test e Fitness test e Jump test e RR recording For more information See Features on page 54 SETTINGS In Settings you can edit e Sport profiles e Physical settings e General settings e Watch settings For more information See Settings on page 26 STATUS In Status you ll find e Recovery status Shows your recovery level For more information See Recovery Status on page 58 e Daily activity Shows how many calories you have burnt through training activity and BMR Basal metabolic rate the minimum metabolic activity required to maintain life e Week summaries Shows summaries of your training weeks The summary includes duration dis tance and time spent in heart rate zones For more information See Status on page 52 DIARY In Diary
27. The energy expenditure calculation is based on e Body weight height age gender e Individual maximum heart rate HR e Heart rate during training e Individual resting heart rate value HR est e Individual maximal oxygen uptake VO2 ax e Altitude For best possible Smart Calories information accuracy please give V800 your measured 02 _ x max HR values if you have them If not use the value given by Polar Fitness test SPORT PROFILES Lets you list all your favorite sports and define specific settings for each one of them For example you can create tailored views for each sport you do and choose what data you want to see when you train just your heart rate or just speed and distance whatever suits you and your training needs and requirements best There are six sport profiles on your V800 by default In the Flow web service you can add new sport profiles to your sports list as well as edit them and existing profiles Your V800 can contain a maximum of 20 sport profiles The number of sport profiles in the Flow web service is not limited If you have over 20 sport profiles in the Flow web service the first 20 in the list are transferred to your V800 when syncing You can change the order of your sport profiles by dragging and dropping them Choose the sport you want to move and drag it into the place you want to put it in the list ADD A SPORT PROFILE In the Flow web service 1 Click
28. The most recent training sessions and activity are weighted more than earlier ones therefore they have the biggest effect on your recovery status Your activity outside training sessions is tracked with an internal 3D accelerometer that records your wrist movements It analyzes the frequency intensity and irregularity of your movements together with your physical information allowing you to see how active you are outside your training sessions By combining your daily activity with your training load you get a true picture of your required recovery status Continuous monitoring of your recovery status will help you recognize personal limits avoid over or under training and adjust training intensity and duration according to your daily and weekly targets To get the most accurate recovery status information wear a heart rate sensor when training 58 Very strained Very strained means that you have been training hard lately and your cumulative load is very high Over time this will improve your fitness and performance You just need to give yourself enough time to fully recover before your next heavy training period or competition Strained Strained shows that your training load has cumulated and become high This may also mean that you re not fully recovered from your past training and activity Recovery status Improving fitness and performance requires strenuous training every now and then but also time to recover well Balanced
29. activities include running cycling walking rowing swimming skating and cross country skiing To monitor your progress start by measuring your Ownlndex a couple of times during the first two weeks in order to get a baseline value and then repeat the test approximately once a month To make sure the test results are reliable the following basic requirements apply e Youcan perform the test anywhere at home at the office at a health club provided the testing envir onment is peaceful There should be no disturbing noises e g television radio or telephone and no other people talking to you e Always take the test in the same environment and at the same hour e Avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking 2 3 hours prior to testing e Avoid heavy physical exertion alcohol and pharmaceutical stimulants on the test day and the pre vious day e You should be relaxed and calm Lie down and relax for 1 3 minutes before starting the test BEFORE THE TEST Wear your heart rate sensor For more information See Wear Heart Rate Sensor on page 41 Before starting the test make sure your physical settings including training background are accurate in Settings gt Physical settings 65 PERFORMING THE TEST To perform the fitness test go toTests gt Fitness Test gt Relax and start the test e Searching for heart rate is displayed When heart rate is found a heart rate graph your current heart rate and Lie down amp relax is shown on
30. another timer choose Yes When completed choose Start X XX km XX XX and press START to enter the pre training mode and then choose the sport profile you want to use When V800 has found all the signals press START Recording started is displayed and you can start training 45 FUNCTIONS DURING TRAINING SWITCH SPORT DURING A MULTISPORT SESSION Press BACK and choose the sport you want to switch to Confirm your selection with START TAKE A LAP Press START to record a lap You can also record a lap by tapping the display if you have set it in the sport profile settings in the Flow web service Laps can also be taken automatically In sport profile settings set Automatic lap to Lap distance Lap duration or Location based 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 If you choose Location based a lap will always be taken at a specific location the starting point of your session or POI you have marked during your session LOCK A HEART RATE ZONE Press and hold START to lock the heart rate zone you are currently in To lock unlock the zone press and hold START If your heart rate goes outside the locked zone you will be notified with audio and vibration feedback CHANGE SPORT SPECIFIC TAP SENSITIVITY Press and hold LIGHT Quick menu is displayed Choose Sport specific tap sensitivity from the list and choose Light tap Normal
31. cse OL de LA 39 POLAR FLOW APP Polar Flow app allows you to see an instant visual interpretation of your training data offline 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 V800 with the Flow web service With Flow app you ll see e Route view on a map e Training Load and recovery time e Training Benefit e Start time and duration of your session e Average and maximum speed pace distance running index e Average and maximum heart rate cumulative heart rate zones e Calories and fat of calories e Maximum altitude ascent and descent e Lap details e Average and maximum cadence running and cycling To start using the Flow app download it from the App Store onto your mobile Flow App is compatible with iPhone 4S and later For support and more information about using Polar Flow app go to www polar com en support Flow_app To see your training data in Flow app you must sync your V800 with it after your session For information on syncing V800 with Flow app See Syncing on page 24 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 V800 to perfectly fit your training needs by adding sports and tailoring settings and training views Follow and visually analyze your pr
32. data transmission PAIR A HEART RATE SENSOR WITH V800 There are two ways to pair a heart rate sensor with your V800 1 Wear your heart rate sensor and press START in time view to enter pre training mode 2 To pair touch your sensor with V800 is displayed touch your heart rate sensor with V800 and wait for it to be found 3 The device ID Pair Polar H7 is displayed Choose Yes 4 Pairing completed is shown when you are done or 1 Goto General Settings gt Pair and sync gt Pair new device and press START 2 V800 starts searching for your heart rate sensor 3 Once the heart rate sensor is found the device ID Polar H7 is displayed 4 Press START Pairing is displayed 5 Pairing completed is displayed when you are done When using H7 heart rate sensor V800 may detect your heart rate via GymLink transmission before you have paired it Make sure you have paired your heart rate sensor before starting training GymLink transmission is optimized to be used in swimming therefore your heart rate is shown in gray in other sport profiles if you haven t paired your heart rate sensor via Bluetooth PAIR A STRIDE SPEED OR CADENCE SENSOR WITH V800 Before pairing a stride sensor cadence sensor or speed sensor make sure they have been correctly installed For more information on installing the sensors see their user manuals There are two ways to pair a sensor with your V800 22 1
33. in a similar extended position when landing on the ball of the foot Inthe test you perform three attempts of the countermovement jump and the best attempt is the test result Give yourself a short recovery period between attempts to ensure maximal effort on every attempt Performing the Countermovement Jump Wear the Polar Bluetooth Smart Stride Sensor and choose Jump test gt Countermovement and press START Searching for stride sensor is displayed Countermovement Start now is shown when you can start the test 1 Stand upright with your hands on your hips Squat rapidly to about a 90 degree knee angle and immediately jump vertically Land with both feet with your legs straight and ankles extended Boo N Perform three attempts of the countermovement jump Give yourself a short recovery period between attempts to ensure maximal effort on every attempt During the test you will see the number jumps performed 1 3 2 3 or 3 3 and the height of your last jump e g 59 cm 63 Test Results Counter move Height em After the test you will see the heights of all three of your jumps 59 6 CONTINUOUS JUMP The continuous jump test measures your anaerobic power This test is especially useful for those who do sports that require anaerobic power in other words maximal effort for short periods The aim of the continuous jump test is to perform the highest number of jumps with maximum height in the set time period
34. materials minum alloy Stainless steel Gorilla glass window Wrist strap and buckle materials Thermoplastic poly Methane steel Aluminum alloy Better than 0 5 seconds day at 25 C Watch accuracy 77 F temperature GPS accuracy Distance 2 speed 2 km h Maximum altitude 9000 m 29525 ft Sampletate 1s in normal GPS recording 60 s in GPS power save mode 1 or 1 bpm whichever larger Defin ition applies to stable conditions Heart rate measuring range 15 240 bpm 0 36 km h or 0 22 5 mph when measuring speed with Polar stride sensor Accuracy of heart rate monitor 0 127 km h or 0 79 mph when measuring speed with Polar speed sensor Current speed display range 0 399 km h 247 9 mph when measuring speed with integrated GPS Memory capacity 60 h training with GPS and heart rate 88 Display resolution 128 x 128 H7 HEART RATE SENSOR 40 C 80 CHF to 122 F 38 Polyamide 29 Polyurethane 20 Elastane 13 Polyester Uses Bluetooth Smart wireless technology and GymLink transmission POLAR FLOWSYNC SOFTWARE AND USB CABLE To use FlowSync software you need a computer with Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X operating system with an internet connection and a free USB port for USB cable FlowSync is compatible with the following operating systems e ating system wwe uer x X mes 0x 0X x X x
35. materials and it s magnetic field may interfere with a compass To avoid interference it is recommended to wear your compass on one arm at the level of your chest and your V800 on the other arm s wrist Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near V800 because information stored on them may be erased MINIMIZING RISKS WHEN TRAINING Training may include some risk Before beginning a regular training program it is recommended that you answer the following questions concerning your health status If you answer yes to any of these questions we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting any training program e Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years e Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol e Are youtaking any blood pressure or heart medication e Doyou have a history of breathing problems e Doyou have symptoms of any disease e Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment e Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device 92 e Doyou smoke e Are you pregnant Note that in addition to training intensity medications for heart conditions blood pressure psychological conditions asthma breathing etc as well as some energy drinks alcohol and nicotine may also affect heart rate It is important to be sensitive to your body s responses during training If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when training it is recommended th
36. review past results Information shown includes training plans in day week or month view individual sessions tests and weekly summaries Progress In Progress you can follow your development with reports Reports are a handy way to follow your progress in training over longer periods In week month and year reports you can choose the sport for the report In custom period you can choose both the period and the sport Choose the time period and sport for report from the drop down lists and press the wheel icon to choose what data you want to view in the report graph For support and more information about using the Flow web service go to www polar com en support flow TRAINING TARGETS Create detailed training targets in the Flow web service and sync them to your V800 via Flowsync software or Flow app During training you can easily follow the guidance on your device 37 Quick Target Fill in one value Choose a duration distance or calorie target Race Pace Target Challenge yourself and try to hit your target time for a set distance for example run 10 km in 45 minutes or aim at keeping a steady pace Fill in two of the values and you get the third one automatically Phased Target You can split your training into phases and create a different target duration or dis tance and intensity for each of them This one is for e g creating an interval training session and adding proper warmup and cool down phases to it Favorite
37. sealing ring battery kits at well equipped Polar retailers and authorized Polar Services In the USA and Canada the additional sealing rings are available at authorized Polar Service Centers In the USA the sealing ring battery kits are also available at www shoppolar com When handling a new fully charged battery avoid clasp like contact i e simultaneously from both sides with metal or electrically conducting tools like tweezers This may short circuit the battery causing it to discharge more rapidly Typically short circuiting does not damage the battery but it may decrease the capacity and the lifetime of the battery Using a coin open the battery cover by turning it coun terclockwise to OPEN 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 res istance Press the cover back into the con nector Use the coin to turn the cover clockwise to CLOSE A Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type PRECAUTIONS The Polar V800 training device shows your performance indicators The training device is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and recovery during and after an exercise session It measures heart rate speed and distance It also measures running cadence when used with Polar stride sensor B uetooth Smart and cycling cadence when used with a Polar cadence sensor Bluetooth Sm
38. the display Stay relaxed and limit body movements and com munication with other people e You can interrupt the test in any phase by pressing BACK Test canceled is displayed If V800 cannot receive your heart rate signal the message Test failed is displayed In which case you should check that the heart rate sensor electrodes are wet and that the textile strap fits snugly TEST RESULTS When the test is over you hear two beeps along with a description of your fitness test result and your estimated max is displayed Update to VO2max to physical settings is displayed e Select Yes to save the value to your Physical settings e Select No only if you know your recently measured VO max value and if it differs more than one fit ness level class from the result Your latest test result is shown in Tests gt Fitness test gt Latest result Only your most recently performed test result is shown For a visual analysis of your Fitness test results go to the Flow web service and select the test from your Diary to view details from it Fitness Level Classes pre e e e fel _ 66 55 59 22 26 27 30 35 39 40 43 gt EZN 60 65 21 24 25 28 29 32 33 36 37 40 Women Ren eee mm ot e The classification is based on a literature review of 62 studies where VO was measured directly in healthy adult subjects in the USA Canada and 7 European countries Reference Shvartz E Reibold RC Aerobic fitness
39. the list and press START Choose Save new from list and press START to save your current location as a POI COUNTDOWN TIMER Press and hold LIGHT Quick menu is displayed Choose Countdown timer from the list and press START Choose Set Timer and set the countdown time and press START to confirm INTERVAL TIMER Press and hold LIGHT Quick menu is displayed Choose Interval timer from the list and press START Choose Start X XX km XX XX to use a previously set timer or create a new timer in Set Timer 1 Choose Time based or Distance based e Time based Define minutes and seconds for the timer and press START e Distance based Set the distance for the timer and press START 2 Set another timer is shown To set another timer choose Yes 3 When completed choose Start X XX km and press START AUTOMATIC PAUSE When you start or stop moving your V800 automatically starts and stops training recording GPS recording must set to normal or you must have a Polar Speed Sensor B uetooth Smart for automatic pause to work Set automatic pause on or off in Quick menu or in sport profile settings For more information See Sport Profile Settings on page 26 HEARTTOUCH Bring V800 near your heart rate sensor to activate the HeartTouch function You can set the function to off activate backlight show previous lap or show time of day The HeartTouch function only works with a H7 heart rate sensor You can edit the HeartT
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42. PERFORMING THE TEST Choose Tests gt Orthostatic test gt Relax and start the test Searching for heart rate is displayed When heart rate is found Lie down amp relax is shown on the display e Your heart rate graph is shown on the display Do not move during this first part of the test which lasts 3 minutes e After 3 minutes the wrist unit will beep and Stand up is displayed Stand up and remain standing still for 3 minutes e After 3 minutes the wrist unit will beep again and the test is finished e You can interrupt the test in any phase by pressing BACK Test canceled is displayed 68 If V800 cannot receive your heart rate signal the message Test failed is displayed In which case you should check that the heart rate sensor electrodes are wet and that the textile strap fits snugly TEST RESULTS As aresult you see your HRrest HRstand and HRpeak values compared with the average of your previous results Your latest test result is shown in Tests gt Orthostatic test gt Latest result Only your most recently performed test result is shown In the Flow web service you can follow your test results in the long term For a visual analysis of your Orthostatic test results go to the Flow web service and select the test from your Diary to view details from it RUNNING INDEX Running Index offers an easy way to monitor running performance changes A running index value is an estimate of maximal aerobic running performance
43. See Polar Flow App on page 36 POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE The Polar Flow web service allows you to analyze every detail of your training and learn more about your performance Follow your progress and also share your best sessions with others For more information See Polar Flow Web Service on page 36 STATUS To view your status information go to Status In Status you ll find RECOVERY STATUS Recovery status Very strained Shows how recovered you are and when you will reach the next recovery level 52 Recovery status p Thu 15 30 For more information See Recovery Status on page 58 DAILY ACTIVITY Calories today Shows how many calories you have burnt through training activity and BMR Basal IR metabolic rate the minimum metabolic activity required to maintain life Total 1634 kcal WEEK SUMMARIES Week summaries 2 ewe Shows your total training duration distance and time spent in heart rate zones during Last week a certain week 03 09 03 15 This week 03 16 03 22 53 FEATURES GPS cele cy iki TR RON eee 54 Back tostar so edo eer eoe Aden ina soley otf learn dy oe sd apo atts auld Inn oe 55 Route Guidance 2 2 2 222 cece eee ee 56 4254 acts oe Sala en a e ERU atte pitas alt Lid SAA Ey Se 56
44. See Quick Menu on page 33 43 Optional sensors include Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth Smart and Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth Smart START A MULTISPORT TRAINING SESSION Before starting a multisport training session make sure that you have set the sport profile settings for each of the sports that you are going to use for the training session For more information See Sport Profiles on page 74 1 Begin by pressing the START button 2 Choose Triathlon Free multisport or any other multisport profile can be added in the Flow web service 3 Once V800 has found all the signals press START Recording started is displayed and you can start training 4 To change the sport press BACK to go to transition mode 5 Choose your next sport and press START your transition time is shown and continue training For more information on multisport See Multisport on page 77 START A SESSION WITH TRAINING TARGET 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 Any notes you have added to the target are displayed or In Favorites choose the target from the list and press START Any notes you have added to the target are displayed 3 Press START to enter the pre training mode and choose the sport profile you want to use 4 When V800 has found all the signals p
45. V800 TABLE OF CONTENTS V800 Table of Contents 2 2 2 nee nen nett ene 1 Introduction 2 2 2 2 eee 11 ND LR 11 Heart Rate Sensor eI MURDER ese Nines 12 USB Cable e c Watches tte alt eau SE 12 Polat FloWADp SE E BE eS c t e e ERE tud 12 Polar FlowSync Software 12 Polar Flow Web Service 2 2 22 2225 oes ee ee en 12 Get Started on tan eee tennant oll pil van ale ee adie anaes a Rubia NER yas neh 13 Charge the Battery ane cece 13 Battery Operating Time 0000000 eee ee eee cece 14 Low Battery Notifications 2200000222 c cece eee ee I RR RR RR IRR cee cecceceeceeeeeeeeeeees 14 s iesu c U 15 Button Functions Gestures and Menu Structure 16 Button Functions esere e a eee 16 View and Menu 52288 0neectov nade Denier tius eee dite otis canoe edet cre ace indole lous 16 Pres e heic ioter nad is alle at 17 DUG
46. ack on your training session providing that you have trained at least a total of 10 minutes in the heart rate zones HOW DOES IT WORK Training Benefit feedback is based on heart rate zones It reads into how much time you spend and how many calories you burn in each zone Motivating feedback that s delivered straight to you immediately after exercise is something we can all benefit from So if you want to know the effect of different training sessions this feature will tell you exactly what you need to know You get a quick overview after each session and for more detailed feedback you can either check your training file or you can get further in depth analysis at polar com flow The descriptions of different training benefit options are listed in the table below Feedback Training benefit What a session You improved your sprint speed and the nervous system of Maximum training your muscles which make you more efficient This session also increased your resistance to fatigue Maximum trainin What a session You improved your sprint speed and the nervous system of 9 your muscles which make you more efficient What a session You improved your speed and efficiency This session also sig nificantly developed your aerobic fitness and your ability to sustain high intens ity effort for longer Maximum amp Tempo train ing What a session You significantly improved your aerobic fitness and your ability to sustain high intensity ef
47. ad and the needed recovery time for the session e Training Benefit e Start time and duration of your session e Average and maximum speed pace distance e Average and maximum heart rate and cumulative heart rate zones e Altitude compensated calories and fat burn of calories e Running Index e Average and maximum cadence running and cycling e Average and maximum stride length running e Maximum altitude ascent and descent e Lap details 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 SINGLE SPORT SUMMARY Single sport summary includes detailed information of your session Start time Duration Distance visible if the GPS function is on or Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth Smart is in use 49 Reasonable Load from this session 12h Summary Training benefit Basic training Avg heart rate 137 76 Max heart rate i 168 93 Summary Calories kcal Fat burn of calories 35 90 Summary Average pace 5 00 min km Maximum pace 3 47 min km Race time Average speed in race Only visible if race pace used Training load Recovery need for this session Training Benefit Press START for more details Visible if heart rate sensor in use not visible multisport sessions Heart rate zones Visible if heart rate sensor in use Average heart rate Maximum hear
48. aining mode until V800 has found the sensor signals and your heart rate OK is shown next to the sensor icon when it is found 4 Stand still and hold the position until V800 has found the satellite signals The percentage value shown next to the GPS icon indicates when the GPS is ready When it reaches 100 Ok is displayed and you are ready to go V800 uses SiRFInstantFix satellite prediction technology to acquire a fast satellite fix It accurately predicts satellite positions for up to three days allowing you to find satellite signals in 5 10 seconds To catch the GPS satellite signals go outdoors and away from tall buildings and trees Wear V800 with the face upwards on your wrist Keep it in a horizontal position in front of you and away from your chest Keep your arm stationary and raised above the level of your chest during the search For best GPS performance wear V800 on your wrist with the display facing Due to the location of the GPS antenna on the V800 it is not recommended to wear it with the display on the underside of your wrist When wearing it on the handlebars of a bike make sure the display is facing up 5 When V800 has found all the signals press START Recording started is displayed and you can start training During training recording you can change the training view with UP DOWN To change settings without stopping the training recording press and hold LIGHT to enter Quick menu For more information
49. aining summary If you use a stride sensor make sure that the stride sensor is calibrated Compare your result to the table below 69 SHORT TERM ANALYSIS Men Women EM ww The classification is based on a literature review of 62 studies where VO was measured directly in healthy adult subjects in the USA Canada and 7 European countries Reference Shvartz E Reibold RC Aerobic fitness norms for males and females aged 6 to 75 years a review Aviat Space Environ Med 61 3 11 1990 70 There be some daily variation in the Running Indexes Many factors influence Running Index The value you receive on a given day is affected by changes in running circumstances for example different surface wind or temperature in addition to other factors LONG TERM ANALYSIS The single Running Index values form a trend that predicts your success in running certain distances The following chart estimates the duration that a runner can achieve in certain distances when performing maximally Use your long term Running Index average in the interpretation of the chart The prediction is best for those Running Index values that have been received at speed and running circumstances similar to the target performance Punning nse umm msg m m at h mm ss m ss 1800 0 36 20 1 E 24800 00 54300 00 E B HER EE eme wem vem
50. all it before trying to sync 1 Plugthe USB cable into your computer and snap the connector onto your V800 Make sure FlowSync software is running 2 The FlowSync window opens on your computer and the syncing starts 3 Completed is displayed when you are done Every time you plug in your V800 to your computer the Polar FlowSync software will transfer your data to the Polar Flow web service and sync any settings you may have changed If the syncing does not automatically start start FlowSync from the desktop icon Windows or from the applications folder Mac OS X Every time a firmware update is available FlowSync will notify you and request you to install it If you change settings in the Flow web service while your V800 is plugged into your computer press the synchronize button on FlowSync to transfer to the settings to your V800 For support and more information about using the Flow web service go to www polar com en support flow For support and more information about using FlowSync software go to www polar com en support FlowSync 25 SETTINGS Sport Profile Settings 26 IUD SM rca ase eta eae es oe a Rte eta 27 Physical Settings
51. ally calibrate altitude when you know your current altitude Manual calibration can be done in the pre training view or in the training view quick menu For more information See Quick Menu on page 33 SMART COACHING Whether it s assessing your day to day fitness levels creating individual training plans working out at the right intensity or receiving instant feedback Smart Coaching offers a choice of unique easy to use features personalized to your needs and designed for maximum enjoyment and motivation when training V800 includes the following Smart Coaching features e Training Load e Recovery status based on Training Load and 24 7 activity e Training Benefit e Jump Test e Fitness Test e Orthostatic Test e Running Index e Heart rate zones e Smart calories TRAINING LOAD Training load is textual feedback on the strenuousness of a single training session Training load calculation is based on the consumption of critical energy sources carbohydrates and proteins during exercise It makes the loads of different types of training sessions comparable with each other To enable a more accurate 57 comparison between sessions we have converted your training load into an approximate recovery need estimation Training load takes into consideration different factors which affect your training load and estimated recovery need These include AR op HR nax VO zmax sex age height weight and your training background Your aerob
52. ar LOOK K o Power user manual that came in the product box or the video tutorial Both transmitters need to be paired one at a time therefore you have to perform the pairing twice when taking K o Power into use After pairing the first transmitter you can immediately pair the second one by selecting it from the list Check the device ID can found on the backside of each transmitter to make sure both transmitters have been paired There are two ways to pair Ke Power with your V800 1 Press START in time view to enter pre training mode 2 Rotate the cranks to wake up the transmitters 3 The device ID Pair Polar PWR xxxxxxxx is displayed Choose Yes 4 Pairing completed is shown when you are done or 1 Goto General Settings gt Pair and sync gt Pair new device and press START 2 Rotate the cranks to wake up the transmitters V800 starts searching for K o Power 3 Once the it is found Polar PWR xxxxxxxx is displayed 4 Press START Pairing is displayed 5 Pairing completed is displayed when you are done POWER SETTINGS ON V800 Adjust the power settings to best suit your training needs Edit the power settings in Settings gt Sport profiles and choose the profile you want to edit and choose Bike power settings In the Bike power settings you ll find e Power view Choose Watts W Watts kg W kg or of FTP e Power rolling average Set how frequently data points of your power are recorded Choose 1 3 5 10 15
53. arge the V800 battery when it is wet At the end of the working life of the product Polar encourages you to minimize possible effects of waste on the environment and human health by following local waste disposal regulations and where possible utilizing separate collection of electronic devices Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste The Polar H7 heart rate sensor has a user changeable battery To change the battery yourself please follow the instructions carefully as instructed in See Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery on page 91 The batteries for the speed sensor Bluetooth Smart and cadence sensor Bluetooth Smart cannot be replaced Polar has designed the sensors to be sealed in order to maximize mechanical longevity and reliability The sensors have long life batteries inside To purchase a new sensor contact your authorized Polar Service Center or retailer For battery information of the Polar stride sensor B uetooth Smart consult the user manual for the product in question 90 Keep the batteries away from children If swallowed contact a doctor immediately Batteries should be disposed of properly according to local regulations CHANGING HEART RATE SENSOR BATTERY To change the battery of the heart rate sensor yourself carefully follow the instructions below When changing the battery make sure the sealing ring is not damaged in which case you should replace it with a new one You can purchase the
54. aring it on the handlebars of a bike make sure the display is facing up BACK TO START The back to start feature guides you back to the starting point of your session or to a saved POI To use the back to start feature 1 Press and hold LIGHT during a training session Quick menu is displayed 2 Choose Set location guide on Set target point is displayed 3 Choose Starting point default You can change the target point by returning to the Quick menu and choosing Change target point At least one POI must be saved during your session to be able to change the target point To return to your starting point e Browse to the Back to start view e Keep V800 in a horizontal position in front of you e Keep moving in order for V800 to determine which direction you are going An arrow will point in the dir ection of your starting point e To get back to the starting point always turn in the direction of the arrow e The V800 also shows the bearing and the direct distance beeline between you and the starting point When in unfamiliar surroundings always keep map at hand in case the V800 loses satellite signal or the battery runs out 55 ROUTE GUIDANCE The route guidance feature guides you along routes that you have recorded in previous sessions or routes that other Flow web service users have recorded and shared When you start a route guidance session your V800 guides you directly to the starting point of the r
55. art No other use is intended or implied 91 The training device should not be used for obtaining environmental measurements that require professional industrial precision INTERFERENCE DURING TRAINING Electromagnetic Interference and Training Equipment Disturbance may occur near electrical devices Also WLAN base stations may cause interference when training with the training device To avoid erratic reading or misbehavior move away from possible sources of disturbance Training equipment with electronic or electrical components such as LED displays motors and electrical brakes may cause interfering stray signals To solve these problems try the following 1 Remove the heart rate sensor strap from your chest and use the training equipment as you would nor mally 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 If the training device still does not work with the training equipment it may be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement For further information www polar com support Parts of V800 are magnetic It may attract metallic
56. art rate Bike power settings Choose Power view Power rolling average Set FTP value or Check power zone limits Set how you want to view your power how frequently data points of your power are recorded set your FTP value or view your power zone limits Bike power settings are visible only if Keo Power has been paired GPS recording Choose Off Normal or Power save long session Sport specific tap sensitivity Choose Off Light tap Normal tap Strong tap or Very strong tap Set how hard you have to tap the display when using tap gestures Stride sensor Choose Calibration or Choose sensor for speed In Calibration choose Auto matic or Manual In Choose sensor for speed set the source for speed data Stride sensor or GPS For more information on Stride sensor calibration See Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart on page 79 Stride sensor is visible only if a stride sensor has been paired 27 e Calibrate altitude Set the correct altitude It is recommended to always manually calibrate altitude when you know your current altitude Altitude calibration is only visible when accessing sport profile settings from pre training mode e 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 e Automatic pause Choose On or Off If you set the automatic pause On your session is auto matically paused when you
57. at you stop the training or continue at a lighter intensity Note If you are using a pacemaker you can use Polar training computers In theory interference to pacemaker caused by Polar products should not be possible In practice no reports exist to suggest anyone ever having experienced interference We cannot however issue an official guarantee on our products suitability with all pacemakers or other implanted devices due to the variety of devices available If you have any doubts or if you experience any unusual sensations while using Polar products please consult your physician or contact the implanted electronic device manufacturer to determine safety in your case If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with your skin or if you suspect an allergic reaction due to using the product check the listed materials in Technical Specifications To avoid any skin reaction to the heart rate sensor wear it over a shirt but moisten the shirt well under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation Your safety is important to us The shape of the Polar stride sensor Bluetooth Smart is designed to minimize the possibility of it getting caught in something In any case be careful when running with the stride sensor in brushwood for example The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause black color to off the heart rate sensor s surface possibly staining light colored clothes If you use perfume or
58. ated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come V800 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 Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals After each time of using the USB port of the training device check visually that there is no hair dust or other dirt on the connector Gently wipe to remove any dirt from the connector pins by using a dry cleaning cloth like one used to clean glass surfaces A toothpick can be used to remove hair dust or other dirt from the connector cavity Rinse the USB connector with lukewarm water after each session The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause a darker color to come off clothing possibly staining the blue colored V800 Operating temperatures are 10 C to 50 14 F to 122 F HEART RATE SENSOR Connector Detach the connector from the strap after every use and dry the connector with a soft towel Clean the connector with a mild soap and water solution when needed Never use alcohol or any abrasive material e g steel wool or cleaning chemicals 86 Strap Rinse the strap under running water after every use and hang to dry Clean the strap gently with a mild soap and water solution when needed Do not use m
59. ay of improving stride length is to undertake specific strength work like running hills running in soft sand or running up steps A six week training period including strength work should result in noticeable improvements in stride length and if combined with some faster leg speed work such as short strides at best 5km pace noticeable improvements should be seen in overall speed as well POLAR SPEED SENSOR BLUETOOTH SMART PAIR A SPEED SENSOR WITH V800 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 V800 1 Press START in time view to enter pre training mode 2 V800 starts searching for your speed sensor Rotate the wheel a few times to activate the sensor The flashing red light in the sensor indicates that the sensor is activated 3 The device ID Pair Polar SPD is displayed Choose Yes 81 or Pairing completed is displayed when the pairing is complete Sensor linked to is displayed Choose Bike 1 or Bike 2 Confirm with START Set wheel size is displayed Set the size and press START Goto General Settings gt Pair and sync gt Pair new device and press START V800 starts searching for the speed sensor Rotate the wheel a few times to activate the sensor The flashing red light in the sensor indicates that the sensor is acti
60. b Service 22 es Sod co ee oO es 36 lure cse w 37 Create Training Target 38 Ouick Target 5 22 52 adeste Meee de act Sete reete etre ese lel ge LEE bene aos dg dete 38 Race Pace Farget seco see rte RU ee tease p tee beet ecce 38 Phasedtargebs LAUD d AR Mes cess eer UN d Ee m 38 EA ONE p IT EE 39 Eavortes sid ld goo EE bim 39 Add a Route to Favorites 39 Add a Training Target to Favorites 40 Edit Eavollte ese EN Uo enc hae Een 40 Remove afavorntet c cese eee NL duda 40 Training occu Coren ud cs imet etx 41 Wear Heart Rate Sensor oL nd oo oe ee dd vt pcc eene 41 Par Hean Rate Sensor Ps I He enced segs ue SA Sag dev usu ppt anes 41 otarta Training Session 72 22 24 D en de eic 42 Start a Multisport Training Session 44 Start a session with Training Target
61. bile from the App Store Remember to sync and keep your data up to date between your V800 the web service and the mobile app wherever you are SYNC WITH FLOW APP Before syncing make sure You have a Polar account and Flow app You have registered your V800 in the Flow web service and synced data via FlowSync software at least once Your mobile device has Bluetooth turned on and airplane mode flight mode is not turned on You have paired your V800 with your mobile For more information See Pairing on page 22 There are two ways to sync your data 1 2 3 or Sign into Flow app and press and hold the BACK button on your V800 Connecting to device is displayed followed by Connecting to app Syncing completed is displayed when you are done 24 1 Signinto Flow app and go to Settings gt General settings gt Pair and sync gt Sync data and press the START button on your V800 2 Connecting to device is displayed followed by Connecting to app 3 Syncing completed is displayed when you are done When you sync your V800 with the Flow app your training and activity data also synced automatically via an internet connection to the Flow web service For support and more information about using Polar Flow app go to www polar com en support Flow app SYNC WITH FLOW WEB SERVICE VIA FLOWSYNC To sync data with the Flow web service you need FlowSync software Go to flow polar com start and download and inst
62. change the training view or activate the backlight during training The gestures are performed by firmly tapping the display Just gently touching it is not enough The display can be tapped with two fingers using a reasonable amount of force the glass will not break with a solid tap The sport specific tap sensitivity setting allows you to adjust the sensitivity to best suit different sports To change the sport specific tap sensitivity hard you have to tap during a session go to Settings gt Sport profiles and under the sport you want to edit choose Sport specific tap sensitivity To change the time mode tap sensitivity hard you have to tap to view your recovery status go to Settings gt General settings gt Time mode tap sensitivity Try out different sensitivities to find out which works best for you in different sports and which setting is best for use in time mode The sensitivity can be set to Light tap Normal tap Strong tap Very strong tap or Off The sport specific tap sensitivity can also be changed during a session from Quick menu Press and hold LIGHT and choose Sport specific tap sensitivity You can customize the tap functions in your Sport Profile settings in the Polar Flow web service HEARTTOUCH Use the HeartTouch function to easily show the time activate backlight or show your previous lap Just touch your heart rate sensor with your V800 No buttons needed You can edit the HeartTouch functions in the
63. 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 star ted e Route guidance Follows your previously recorded routes and shared routes from Polar Flow e Power save mode Allows you to save the battery life of your V800 during long training sessions You can store your GPS data at the intervals of 1 second or 60 seconds A longer interval gives you more recording time while a shorter interval allows you to record more detailed data When power save mode is on location based automatic lap automatic pause and route guidance cannot be used In addi tion Running Index cannot be used unless you have a stride sensor and Race Pace cannot be used unless you have a stride sensor or speed sensor When using power save mode the GPS data is as accurate as in normal mode Power save mode is only recommended to be used in long sessions lasting over 10 hours When training with either a Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart or Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth Smart with GPS set on speed and distance information is collected from the stride sensor or speed sensor not the GPS However route information is collected from the GPS For best GPS performance wear V800 on your wrist with the display facing up Due to the location of the GPS antenna on the V800 it is not recommended to wear it with the display on the underside of your wrist When we
64. d you normally run If you run at different speeds the calibration should be done at your average speed You can calibrate the stride sensor manually or automatically When training with a stride sensor you can choose to use speed data from GPS or from the stride sensor To set this go to Settings gt Sport profiles gt Running gt Stride sensor gt Choose sensor for speed and choose Stride sensor or GPS MANUAL CALIBRATION Manual calibration can be done in two ways You can run a distance you know and set the correct distance in Quick menu You can also set the calibration factor manually if you know the factor which gives you accurate distance SET CORRECT LAP DISTANCE To calibrate the stride sensor manually by setting correct lap distance choose Settings gt Sport profiles gt Running Stride sensor gt Calibration gt Manual gt Set correct lap distance e Start a lap and run a distance you know that is at least 400 meters and when you are finished set the correct lap distance Calibrated Factor xxxx is displayed when you are done SET FACTOR To calibrate the stride sensor manually by setting the factor choose Settings gt Sport profiles gt Running Stride sensor Calibration Manual Set factor If you already know the factor which gives you accurate distance Calibrated Factor xxxx is displayed when you are done Manual calibration can also be started during a session when the stride sensor is in use
65. e through selec tion lists Leave set Confirm tings selec e Illu unchange tions Move minate d Adjust a through Check selec your ted tion lists recov the dis Enter play Cancel pre train pem selec ing mode Press tions value and hold Confirm Adjust a status Press and the selec selec in Ti to enter dois he selec and held in Time Quick tion View return to to value time view 7o change on the from displ the menu d watch face Press and hold to sync with Flow app in time view PRE TRAINING MODE Back START UP DOWN e Press and hold to e Return e Starta enter to time training sport view session profile settings e Move e Move through through sports sports list list DURING TRAINING e Illu e Pause e Press Chang e Takea minate training and hold e train lap Chang the dis by press to set ing training play ing once zone view view 17 LIGHT BACK START UP DOWN 7AP e Press and hold for3 lock seconds on off e Fress to sto and hold tins to enter recording e train Activate Training Ing backlight Quick Enter record Menu transition ing mode in when multis paused port train ing TAP GESTURES The tap gesture allows you to view information on the display or perform functions during training With the tap gesture you can view your recovery status in time mode or take a lap
66. ecautions eset tre nnn tee TE IA E Ate A MIDS Bae T 91 Interference Durning Training 2 2 oA E EE RID Ree ii Se 92 Minimizing Risks When Training 2 2200 cccc cece cece cece cece RR Rs RR Iesse e rli lines 92 Limited International Polar Guarantee 2 2 20 22 cece cece eee c eee e cece eee ee ee ee ee ene ee sre 93 Disclaimer et EM RU ii MD 95 10 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your new V800 Designed for demanding athletes and sports the V800 with GPS Smart Coaching and 24 7 activity measurement helps you reach your peak performance Get an instant overview of your training straight after your session with Flow app and 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 v800 rogress Jonathan Adams E TRIATHLON 72 SATURDAY JAN 18 2014 08 00 AM es s z 06 03 32 112 9 139 6503 83 HR AVG BPM CALORIES KCAL TRAINING LOAD H PRY suc RANSITION TIME a CYCLING TRANSITION TIME x RUNNING a 6 00 01 48 02 06 45 00 44 42 6 03 04 19 POLAR 01 32 20 Sa 1 18 12 02 HEART RATE Bluetooth SMART 800 Monitor your trai
67. eed sensor Bluetooth Smart 21 Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth Smart 21 Polar LOOK K o Power 2 2 2222222 c ccc cece cece cece cece cece cece cece ee cece ccc eeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 21 ual hl pee ee Ne te ee I 22 Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with V800 _ 22 Pair a Stride Speed or Cadence Sensor with V800 22 Pair a Mobile Device with V800 _ 23 Delete a Pairing BENE X 24 24 Sync with Flow App Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSYnc CHARGE THE BATTERY After unboxing your V800 the first thing you need to do is charge the battery Let your V800 fully charge before taking it into use for the first time The V800 has an internal rechargeable battery Use the custom USB cable included in the product set to charge it via the USB port on your computer You can also charge the battery via a wall outlet When charging via a wall outlet use a USB power adapter not included in the product set If you use an AC adapter make sure that the adapter is marked with output 5Vdc 0 5A 2A max Only use an AC ada
68. empt is the test result Give yourself a short recovery period between attempts to ensure maximal effort on every attempt Performing the Squat Jump Wear the Polar Bluetooth Smart Stride Sensor and choose Jump test Squat and press START Searching for stride sensor is displayed Squat jumps Start now is shown when you can start the test 1 Stand with your hands on your hips and knees bent in a 90 degree angle Stay still for a few seconds Jump vertically without any countermovement 2 3 4 Land with both feet with your legs straight and ankles extended Perform three attempts of the squat jump Give yourself a short recovery period between attempts to ensure maximal effort on every attempt It is important not to perform any of countermovement during the squat jump test 62 During the test you will see the number jumps performed 1 3 2 3 or 3 3 and the height of your last jump e g 53 cm Test Results Squat jumps Height cm After the test you will see the heights of all three of your jumps COUNTERMOVEMENT JUMP The countermovement jump test measures explosive strength This test is performed by starting in an upright standing position and squatting down to a 90 degree leg bend position before immediately jumping vertically as high as possible Hands should be held on the hips to avoid the effect of arm swinging to the test Knees and ankles should be extended at take off and they should be
69. er in other words maximal effort for short periods To do the Jump test go to Tests gt Jump Test To perform the test you need a Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart For more information See Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart on page 79 If you haven t paired a Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart with V800 You need a Polar stride sensor is displayed when trying to enter Jump Test Before performing any of the jump tests make sure you have warmed up properly especially your leg muscles When performing any of the tests always use the same correct jumping technique to maximize the comparability and reliability of the results Your latest test result is shown in Tests gt Jump test gt Latest result Only your most recently performed test result is shown You can view your previous results in the V800 diary For a visual analysis of your Jump test results go to the Flow web service and select the test from your Diary to view details from it SQUAT JUMP The squat jump test measures explosive strength This test is performed by starting with your knees bent in a 90 degree angle and jumping vertically as high as possible from that position Hands should be held on the hips to avoid the effect of arm swinging to the test Knees and ankles should be extended at take off and they should be in a similar extended position when landing on the ball of the foot In the test you perform three attempts of the squat jump and the best att
70. et on e Interval timer Create time and or distance based interval timers to precisely time work and recovery phases in your interval training sessions e Current location info This selection is only available if GPS is set on for the sport profile e By selecting Set location guide on Set target point is displayed Choose Starting point default Location guide is used by the Back to start feature that guides to your starting point or a POI You can change the target point by returning to the Quick menu choosing Change target point When Location guide is set on Save new POI is added to the Quick menu e Press START when Save new POI is displayed to save your current location as a point of interest FIRMWARE UPDATE The firmware of your V800 can be updated Any time a new firmware version is available FlowSync will notify you when connecting V800 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 V800 To make sure your V800 always works at its best we recommend that you update the firmware every time a new version available Updates can include improvements to existing features completely new features or bug fixes for example HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE To update the firmware of your V800 you must have e A Flow web service acc
71. fort for longer This session also developed your speed and efficiency Tempo amp Maximum train ing Tempo training Great pace in a long session You improved your aerobic fitness speed and abil 60 Feedback Training benefit ity to sustain high intensity effort for longer This session also increased your resistance to fatigue Great pace You improved your aerobic fitness speed and ability to sustain Tempe training high intensity effort for longer Good pace You improved your ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer This session also developed your aerobic fitness and the endurance of your muscles Tempo amp Steady state training Good pace You improved your aerobic fitness and the endurance of your muscles This session also developed your ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer Excellent This long session improved the endurance of your muscles and your Steady state training mx aerobic fitness It also increased your resistance to fatigue un Excellent You improved the endurance of your muscles and your aerobic fit Steady state training nose Excellent This long session improved the endurance of your muscles and your aerobic fitness It also developed your basic endurance and your body s ability to burn fat during exercise Steady state amp Tempo training Steady state amp Basic training long Excellent You improved the endurance of your muscles and your aerobic f
72. he Quick menu and then choose Stride sensor gt Calibration gt Automatic RUNNING CADENCE AND STRIDE LENGTH Cadence is the number of times the foot with the stride sensor hits the ground per minute Stride length is the average length of one step That is the distance between your right and left foot contacting the ground Running speed 2 stride length cadence There are two ways to run faster moving your legs at a higher cadence or taking longer steps Elite long distance runners typically run with a high cadence of 85 95 On uphills typical cadence values are lower On downhills they are higher Runners adjust stride length to gather speed stride length increases as speed increases Yet one of the most common mistakes novice runners make is over striding The most efficient stride length is the natural one the one that feels most comfortable You will run faster in races by strengthening your leg muscles so they take you forward with a longer stride You should also work on maximizing cadence efficiency Cadence does not progress easily but if properly trained you will be able to sustain it throughout your runs and maximize your performance To develop cadence the nerve muscle connection needs to be trained and reasonably frequently A session of cadence training a week is a good start Incorporate some cadence work into the rest of your week During long easy runs you could include some faster cadence every now and then A good w
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74. ic and anaerobic thresholds can be set in the Flow web service heart rate during training and the duration of your session also affect the calculation In addition by applying sport specific factor the strenuousness of the sport performed is reflected in your in training load and recovery need Summa Training load TEPPE After each training session in the training summary you will receive a description of Load from your training load and the estimated time needed to recover from the session this session 12h Training Load Extreme gt 49h Very demanding 25 48h Check the estimated recovery needs for the different Demanding 13 24h Training Loads from this chart Reasonable 7 12h Mild 0 6h See a more detailed visual interpretation of your training load and recovery in the Flow web service RECOVERY STATUS The recovery status feature keeps track of your cumulative load that is intensity volume and frequency of your training and activity taking your training background into account Your recovery status combines your training load with the data of the activities you do every day It estimates your recovery status and how long it takes for you to recover It is a tool that helps you avoid over and under training and adjust your training plans together with other tools such as the orthostatic test Your recovery status is based on your cumulative training load daily activity and resting from the past 8 days
75. ifferent settings depending on which view you enter it from TIME VIEW In time view press and hold LIGHT to enter Quick menu In the time view Quick menu you can e Lock buttons Press START to lock buttons To unlock press and hold LIGHT e Alarm Set Off Once Monday to Friday or Every day If you choose Once Monday to Friday or Every day also set the time for the alarm e Flight mode Set On or Off TRAINING VIEW In training view press and hold LIGHT to enter Quick menu In the training viewQuick menu you can e Lock buttons Press START to lock buttons To unlock press and hold LIGHT Please note that tap gestures can be performed when the buttons locked 33 e Set backlight Set On or Off e Sport specific tap sensitivity Choose Off Light tap Normal tap Strong tap or Very strong tap Set how hard you have to tap the display when using tap gestures in the sport profile you are currently using e Search sensor Search for a heart rate sensor running or cycling sensor e Stride sensor Choose Calibration or Choose sensor for speed In Calibration choose Auto matic or Manual In Choose sensor for speed set the source for speed data Stride sensor or GPS e Calibrate altitude Set the correct altitude It is recommended to always manually calibrate altitude when you know your current altitude e Countdown timer Set the countdown timer on The countdown timer is shown in its own training view when s
76. insect repellent on your skin you must ensure that it does not come into contact with the training device or the heart rate sensor WARNING This product and its packaging contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm This notice is provided in accordance with California s Proposition 65 More information http www polar com regulatory information LIMITED INTERNATIONAL POLAR GUARANTEE e This guarantee does not affect the consumer s statutory rights under applicable national or state laws in force or the consumers rights against the dealer arising from their sales purchase contract e This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc for consumers who have pur chased this product in the USA or Canada This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for consumers who have purchased this product in other countries e Polar Electro Oy Polar Electro Inc guarantees the original consumer purchaser of this device that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two 2 years from the date of pur chase e The receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase 93 e The guarantee does not cover the battery normal wear and tear damage due to misuse abuse acci dents or non compliance with the precautions improper maintenance commercial use cracked broken or scratched cases displays armband elastic
77. isport allows you to include multiple sports in one training session and seamlessly switch between sports without interrupting your training recording During a multisport training session your transition times between sports are automatically monitored allowing you to see how long it took you to switch from one sport to another There are two different ways to perform a multisport training session fixed multisport and free multisport Ina fixed multisport multisport profiles in the Polar sports list like triathlon the order of the sports is fixed and they must be performed in that specific order In free multisport you can choose what sports you perform and in which order you perform them by selecting them from the sport list You can also switch back and forth between sports For information on starting a multisport session See Start a Training Session on page 42 SWIMMING V800 is water resistant to 30 meters and can be worn during swimming The H7 heart rate sensor detects your heart rate when swimming with GymLink transmission as Bluetooth Smart does not work in water Please note that when using GPS when swimming interference may occur and the recorded data is not as accurate as in land activities GPS may also interfere with GymLink transmission causing disturbance in heart rate measurement when swimming Therefore it is recommended to switch GPS off when measuring heart rate in water When measuring heart rate in water you ma
78. it ness This session also developed your basic endurance and your body s ability to burn fat during exercise Steady state amp Basic training Great This long session improved your basic endurance and your body s ability to burn fat during exercise It also developed the endurance of your muscles and your aerobic fitness Basic amp Steady state training long Great You improved your basic endurance and your body s ability to burn fat dur ing exercise This session also developed the endurance of your muscles and your aerobic fitness Basic amp Steady state training Great This long low intensity session improved your basic endurance and your Basle relig ong body s ability to burn fat during exercise Well done This low intensity session improved your basic endurance and your body s ability to burn fat during exercise Very nice session for your recovery Light exercise like this allows your body to Recova training adapt to your training JUMP TEST Basic training There are three kinds of jump tests to choose from squat countermovement and continuous The squat and countermovement tests measure your explosive strength but in the countermovement jump test your muscles and tendons also do a pre stretch that lets you use elastic energy usually allowing you to jump 61 higher The continuous jump test measures your anaerobic power It is especially useful for those who do sports that require anaerobic pow
79. ith Race Pace See Start a Training Session on page 42 BAROMETER The barometer features include e Altitude ascent and descent e Temperature during training can be viewed on the display e Inclinometer Requires Speed Sensor Bluetooth Smart 56 V800 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 Ascended and descended 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 when cycling To make sure that the altitude remains accurate it needs to be calibrated whenever a reliable reference such as a peak or a topographic map is available or when at sea level Calibration can also be set to automatic This is especially useful if a training session is always started in the same environment Pressure variations due to weather conditions or indoor air conditioning may affect altitude readings The temperature shown is the temperature of your V800 When wearing V800 on your wrist your body heat affects the temperature reading To get an accurate air temperature reading take V800 off your wrist for 15 20 minutes Altitude is automatically calibrated with GPS but to get the most accurate altitude readings it is recommended to always manu
80. ives you an insight into your physical condition and how your body responds to training This will help you fine tune your training plans and reach your peak performance A heart rate monitor gives you a physiological window through accurate heart rate measurement into your body s response to the moment to moment changes in your physical activity 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 It is objective and is affected by both internal and external factors meaning you will have a dependable measure of your physical state PAIR HEART RATE SENSOR 1 Wear your heart rate sensor and press START in time view to enter pre training mode 2 To pair touch your sensor with V800 is displayed touch your heart rate sensor with V800 then wait for it to be found 3 The device ID Pair Polar H7 is displayed Choose Yes 4 Pairing completed is shown when you are done 41 You also pair new sensor in Settings gt General settings gt Pair and sync gt Pair new device For more information on pairing See Pairing on page 22 When using H7 heart rate sensor V800 may detect your heart rate via GymLink transmission before you have paired it Make sure you have paired your heart rate sensor before starting training GymLink transmission is optimized to be used in swimming
81. mmended for Athletes training for events or looking for performance gains 72 0 Intensity Ke HRmaX Example durations effect Improves general base fitness improves recovery and boosts metabolism Feels like Comfortable and easy low 60 7096 114 133 bpm 40 80 minutes muscle and cardiovascular load Recommended for Everybody for long training sessions during base training periods and for recovery exercises during competition season VERY LIGHT Benefits Helps to warm up and cool down and assists recovery 50 60 104 114 bpm 20 40 minutes Feels like Very easy little strain Recommended for For recovery and cool down throughout training season H R nax Maximum heart rate 220 age Example 30 years old 220 30 190 bpm Training in heart rate zone 1 is done at a very low intensity The main training principle is that performance improves when recovering after and not only during training Accelerate the recovery process with very light intensity training 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 zones 1 and 2 but still mainly aerobic Training in zone 3 may for example consi
82. n you set this value for the first time HR is used to estimate energy expenditure HR is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion The most accurate method for determining your individual HR is to perform maximal exercise stress test in a laboratory HR is also crucial when determining training intensity It is individual and depends on age and hereditary factors 29 RESTING HEART RATE Set your resting heart rate A person s resting heart rate Rest is the lowest number of heart beats per minute bpm when fully relaxed and without distractions Age fitness level genetics health status and gender affect est HR est is decreased as the result of cardiovascular conditioning A normal value for an adult is 60 80 bpm but for top athletes it can even be below 40 bpm VOjMAX Set your VO2 max A clear link exists between maximal oxygen consumption VO2 ax of the body and cardiorespiratory fitness because oxygen delivery to tissues is dependent on lung and heart function VO2 ax 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 VO2 ax can be measured or predicted by fitness tests e g maximal exercise tests submaximal exercise tests Polar Fitness Test VO2 is a good index of cardiorespirato
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84. ng them Choose the favorite you want to move and drag it into the place you want to put it in the list Add a Route to Favorites Add a route recorded by you or another user to your favorites and after syncing it your V800 you can follow it with route guidance 1 When viewing a route click the favorites icon Ww in the lower right corner of the map 2 Name the route and choose Save 3 The route is added to your favorites 39 Add a Training Target to Favorites 1 Create a training target 2 Click the favorites icon the lower right corner of the page 3 The target is added to your favorites or 1 Choose an existing target from your Diary 2 Click the favorites icon the lower right of the page 3 The target is added to your favorites Edit a Favorite 1 Click the favorites icon the upper right corner next to your All your favorite routes and train ing targets are shown 2 Choose the favorite you want to edit e Routes The name of a route can be changed but the route on the map cannot be edited e Training targets 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 route or training target to remove it from the favorites list 40 TRAINING Wear Heart Rate Sensor
85. ning data such as heart rate speed distance and route and even the smallest activities in your everyday life 11 H7 HEART RATE SENSOR See live accurate heart rate on your V800 during training also when swimming Your heart rate is information used to analyze how your session went USB CABLE Use the custom USB cable to charge the battery and to sync data between your V800 and the Polar Flow web service via FlowSync software POLAR FLOW 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 POLAR FLOWSYNC SOFTWARE Flowsync software allows you to sync data between your V800 and the Flow web service on your computer via the USB cable Go to www 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 leam more about your performance at polar com flow Only included in V800 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 12 GET STARTED Charge the Battery erranen 13 Battery Operating Time rr ee 14
86. norms for males and females aged 6 to 75 years a review Aviat Space Environ Med 61 3 11 1990 ORTHOSTATIC TEST Orthostatic test is a generally used tool for monitoring the balance between training and recovery It is based on the training induced changes in the function of your autonomic nervous system Orthostatic test results are affected by several external factors such as mental stress sleep latent illness environmental changes temperature altitude and others Long term follow up helps you to optimize your training and prevent overtraining Orthostatic test is based on the measurement of heart rate and heart rate variability Changes in heart rate and heart rate variability reflect the changes in autonomic regulation of the cardiovascular system During the test HRrest HRstand and HRpeak are measured Heart rate and heart rate variability measured during orthostatic test are good indicators of disturbances in the autonomic nervous system for example fatigue or overtraining However heart rate responses to fatigue and overtraining are always individual and require longer term follow up 67 BEFORE THE TEST When you perform the test for the first time six baseline tests should be conducted over a period of two weeks to determine your personal baseline value These baseline measurements should be taken during two typical basic training weeks not during heavy training weeks The baseline measurements should include tests taken b
87. o attach POLAR CADENCE SENSOR BLUETOOTH SMART The most practical way of measuring your cycling session is with our advanced wireless cadence sensor It measures your real time average and maximum cycling cadence as revolutions per minute so you can compare the technique of your ride against previous rides e Improves your cycling technique and identifies your optimal cadence e Interference free cadence data lets you evaluate your individual performance e Designed to be aerodynamic and light POLAR LOOK K O POWER Truly develop your cycling performance and technique Perfect for ambitious cyclists this system uses Bluetooth Smart technology and consumes only a little energy 21 e Gives instant feedback by measuring accurate power output in watts e Displays your left and right balance as well as the current and average cadence e Shows how you use force against the pedal with the force vector feature e Easy toset up and switch between bikes PAIRING Sensors compatible with V800 use Bluetooth Smart wireless technology Before taking a new heart rate sensor running sensor cycling sensor or mobile device smartphone tablet into use it has to be paired with your V800 Pairing only takes a few seconds and ensures that your V800 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 due to
88. obile device 1 oa o wm On your mobile device open Flow app and sign in with your Polar account Wait for the Connect product view to appear on your mobile device Waiting for V800 is displayed In V800 go to Settings gt General settings gt Pair and sync gt Pair new device and press START Once your device is found the device ID Polar mobile is displayed on V800 Press START Connecting to device is displayed followed by Connecting to app Accept the Bluetooth pairing request on your mobile device and type in the pin code shown on your 23 7 V800 Pairing completed is displayed when you are done DELETE A PAIRING To delete a pairing with a sensor or mobile device 1 2 3 4 Go to Settings gt General settings gt Pair and sync gt Paired devices and press START Choose the device you want to remove from the list and press START Delete pairing is displayed choose Yes and press START Pairing deleted is displayed when you are done SYNCING You can transfer data from your V800 via the USB cable with FlowSync software or wirelessly via Bluetooth Smart with the Polar Flow app To be able sync data between your V800 and the Flow web service and app you need to have a Polar account and FlowSync software 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 Download Flow app onto your mo
89. ogress create training targets and add them and your favorite routes to your favorites With the Flow web service you can 36 e Analyze all of your training details with visual graphs and a route view e Compare specific data with others like laps or speed vs heart rate e Analyze sports specific data in multisport training e See how your training load affects your cumulative recovery status e See long term progress by following the trends and details which matter to you the most e Follow your progress with sports specific weekly or monthly reports e Share highlights with your followers e Relive your and other users sessions afterward To start using the Flow web service go to flow polar com start and create your Polar account if you do not already have one Download and install FlowSync software from the same place to allow you to sync data between V800 and Flow web service Also get the Flow app for your mobile for instant analysis and data sync to the web service Feed In Feed you can see what you ve been up to lately plus you can see your friends activities and comments Explore In Explore you can discover training sessions and routes by browsing the map add them to your favorites and sync them to your V800 See public training sessions that other users have shared and relive your own or other people s routes and see where the highlights happened Diary In Diary you can see your scheduled training sessions as well as
90. oisturizing soaps because they can leave residue on the strap Do not soak iron dry clean or bleach the strap Do not stretch the strap or bend the electrode areas sharply Check the washing instructions on the label of the strap STRIDE SENSOR BLUETOOTH SMART SPEED SENSOR BLUETOOTH SMART AND CADENCE SENSOR BLUETOOTH SMART Clean the sensors with a mild soap and water solution and rinse them with clean water To maintain the water resistance do not wash the sensors with a pressure washer Do not immerse the speed sensor cadence sensor or stride sensor in water Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals Avoid hard hits to the sensors as these may damage the sensor units STORING Keep your training device and sensors in a cool and dry place Do not keep them in a damp environment in non breathable material a plastic bag or a sports bag nor with conductive material a wet towel Do not expose the training device to direct sunlight for extended periods such as by leaving it in a car or mounted on the bike mount It is recommended to store the training device partially or fully charged The battery slowly loses its charge when it is stored If you are going to store the training device for several months it is recommended to recharge it after a few months This will prolong the battery lifetime Dry and store the strap and the connector separately to maximize the heart rate sensor batte
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92. oth after training days and after recovery days After the baseline recordings you should continue to perform the test 2 3 times a week Test yourself weekly in the morning following both a recovery day and a heavy training day or a series of heavy training days An optional third test can be performed after a normal training day The test may not provide reliable information during detraining or in a very irregular training period If you take a break from exercise for 14 days or longer you should consider resetting your long term averages and perform the baseline tests again The test should always be taken in standardized similar conditions in order to get the most reliable results It is recommended that you take the test in the morning before breakfast The following basic requirements apply e Wear the heart rate sensor e You should be relaxed and calm e You be seated a relaxed position or lying in bed The position should always be the same when you do the test e 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 e Avoid eating drinking and smoking 2 3 hours prior to the test e tis recommended to perform the test regularly and at the same time of day to get comparable test res ults preferably in the morning after waking up
93. ouch functions in the sport profile settings in the Flow web service For more information See Sport Profiles on page 74 47 PAUSE STOP A TRAINING SESSION Press amp 1 To pause a training session press the BACK button Recording paused is po displayed To continue your training session press START 1 2 To stop a training session press and hold the BACK button for three seconds when paused until Recording ended is displayed Recording ended If you stop your session after pausing the time elapsed after pausing is not included in the total training time DELETE A TRAINING SESSION To delete a training session go to Diary on your V800 and select a date Scroll down to Delete session and choose the session you want to delete You can only delete sessions from your V800 Diary that have not been synced to Flow app or the Flow web service If you want to delete a file that you have already synced it can be deleted in the Flow web service 48 AFTER TRAINING Get instant analysis and in depth insights into your training and recovery with V800 Flow app and Flow web service TRAINING SUMMARY ON YOUR V800 After each training session you ll get an instant training summary of your session After viewing your training summary you ll also see how your session affected recovery status The information shown in the summary depends on the sport profile and sensors used Information shown includes e Training Lo
94. ount e Installed FlowSync software e Registered your V800 in the Flow web service Go to flow polar com start and create your Polar account the Polar Flow web service download and install FlowSync software onto your PC To update the firmware 1 2 3 4 Snap the custom USB connector onto your V800 and plug the other end of the cable into your PC FlowSync starts syncing your data After syncing you are asked to update the firmware Choose Yes New firmware is installed this may take some time and V800 reboots Before updating the firmware the most important data from your V800 is synced to the Flow web service Therefore you will not lose important data when updating RESET V800 Like any electronic device V800 is recommended to be switched off every now and then If you experience problems with your V800 try resetting it Reset your V800 by pressing and holding the UP DOWN BACK and LIGHT buttons simultaneously for five seconds until the Polar animation is shown on the display This is called a soft reset and it will not erase your data 35 POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE AND APP 36 Polar Flow Web Service 36 Training Targets 220002222 cece cece cece cece e e e e RR cece cece eee erre lle esee reru 37 Favontes c secre
95. our different data fields Click the pencil icon on an existing view to edit it or add a new view You can select one to four items for your view from six categories een tmr em Ren measurement 75 Altitude nee heart Pan Total Speed p ning Cycling ascent rate ace cadence Max e Dista imum nce Average Average run heart speed p ning cycling La Incline rate 2 Hoe cadence Total des cent Tem HR avg tance Max Current lap imum run Last speed p ning cycling Current Calories lap ace cadence lap dis ZonePoi Lap Stride length nter speed p Current MEA ace Average lap des Time in stride length seht zone RR vari ation perature in lap You can also enable or disable the cumulative HR zone view and the Back to start view from these settings GESTURES AND FEEDBACK e Heart Touch e Tap e Automatic pause e Vibration feedback Please note that stride sensor settings are visible all single sport profiles If do not have a stride sensor ignore this setting GPS AND ALTITUDE e GPS recording rate Power save long session is only recommended to be used in long sessions last ing over 10 hours When using power save mode the GPS data is not as accurate as in normal mode e Altitude When you are done with the sport profile settings click save To sync the settings to your V800 press synchronize in FlowSync 76 MULTISPORT Mult
96. oute with an arrow as in the back to start feature You must first go to starting point of your route in order for the guidance to start When the starting point has been reached your V800 guides you all the way through the route to the end Guidance on the display keeps you on the right track during your session Guidance on the Display e The circle shows your location If the circle is empty you are off the route e The arrow shows the correct direction e More of the route is shown as you as proceed Adding a Route to V800 To add a route to your V800 you must save it as a favorite in the Flow web service Explore view or in the analysis view of your training session and sync it to your V800 For more information on favorites See Favorites on page 39 For information on starting a session with route guidance See Start a Training Session on page 42 RACE PACE Race pace feature helps you to keep a steady pace and achieve your target time for a set distance Define a target time for the distance for example 45 minutes for a 10 kilometer run During the training session the target pace speed is compared with training information You can follow up on how far behind or ahead you are compared to your pre set target You can also check what is the required steady pace speed in order to meet your set target Race pace can be set on V800 or you can also set a race pace target in the Flow web service For information on starting a session w
97. pter which is adequately safety approved marked with LPS Limited Power Supply or UL listed Snap the custom USB connector onto your V800 2 Plug the other end of the cable into your computer s USB port 3 Charging appears on the display 4 When V800 is fully charged Charging completed is displayed 13 Make sure the USB connector snaps firmly into place and that the Polar logo on the USB connector and V800 are facing the same direction BATTERY OPERATING TIME In continuous use In time mode with daily activity monitoring Approximately 30 days Battery operating time depends on many factors such as the temperature of the environment in which you use your training device the features and sensors you use and battery aging The operating time is significantly reduced in temperatures well below freezing Wearing the training device under your overcoat helps to keep it warmer and to increase the operating time LOW BATTERY NOTIFICATIONS Battery low Charge Battery low Charge The battery charge is low It is recommended to charge V800 14 Charge before training Charge The charge is too low for recording a training session A new training session cannot be before started before charging V800 training When the display is blank the battery is empty and V800 has gone to sleep mode Charge your V800 If the battery is totally drained it may take a while for the charging animation to appear on
98. r 85 POLAR STRIDE SENSOR BLUETOOTH SMART PAIR A STRIDE SENSOR WITH V800 Make sure the stride sensor has been correctly attached to your shoe For more information on setting up the stride sensor refer to the user manual of the stride sensor There are two ways to pair a stride sensor with your V800 1 Press START in time view to enter pre training mode 2 Touch your stride sensor with V800 and wait for it to be found 3 The device ID Pair Polar RUN xxxxxxxx is displayed Choose Yes 4 Pairing completed is shown when you are done or 1 Goto General Settings Pair and sync Pair new device and press START 2 V800 starts searching for your stride sensor 3 Once the stride sensor is found Polar RUN xxxxxxxx is displayed 4 Press START Pairing is displayed 5 Pairing completed is displayed when you are done CALIBRATE THE STRIDE SENSOR Calibration of the stride sensor improves the accuracy of speed pace and distance measurements It is recommended that you calibrate the stride sensor before using it for the first time if there are significant changes in your running style or if the position of the stride sensor on the shoe is dramatically changed e g if you have new shoes or if you switch the sensor from your right shoe to your left one The calibration should 79 be done at the spee
99. ress START Recording started is displayed and you can start training For more information on training targets See Training Targets on page 37 START A SESSION WITH ROUTE GUIDANCE Begin by going to Favorites Choose the route from the list and press START Press START to enter the pre training mode and choose the sport profile you want to use When V800 has found all the signals press START Recording started is displayed and you can start training For more information on route guidance See Route Guidance on page 56 START A SESSION WITH RACE PACE 1 2 3 4 Begin by going to Favorites Choose Race pace and press START Set the target distance km m and target time Press START to enter the pre training mode and choose the sport profile you want to use When V800 has found all the signals press START Recording started is displayed and you can start training For more information on Race Pace See Race Pace on page 56 START A SESSION WITH INTERVAL TIMER You can set one repeating or two alternating time and or distance based timers for guiding your work and recovery phases in interval training 1 2 Begin by going to Timers gt Interval timer Choose Set timer s to create new timers Choose Time based or Distance based e Time based Define minutes and seconds for the timer and press START e Distance based Set the distance for the timer and press START Set another timer is shown To set
100. ry fitness and good predictor of performance capability in endurance events such as distance running cycling cross country skiing and swimming VO2 nax can be expressed either as milliliters per minute ml min ml m min 1 or this value can be divided by the person s body weight in kilograms ml kg min ml m kg 1m min 1 GENERAL SETTINGS To view and edit your general settings go to Settings gt General settings In General settings you ll find e Pair and sync e Flight mode e Button sounds e Button lock e Time mode tap sensitivity e Units e Language e Training view color e About your product 30 PAIR AND SYNC e Pair new device Pair heart rate sensors running sensors cycling sensors or mobile devices with your V800 e Paired devices View all the devices you have paired with your V800 These can include heart rate sensors running sensors cycling sensors and mobile devices e Sync Data Sync data with Flow app Sync data becomes visible after you have paired your V800 with a 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 cannott use it in training sessions with a heart rate sensor nor sync your data to the Polar Flow mobile app because Bluetooth Smart is disabled BUTTON SOUNDS Set the button sounds On or Off Please note that this selection does not modify training sounds Training
101. ry 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 The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro For further information see Limited International Polar Guarantee For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses visit www polar com support and country specific websites Register your Polar product at http register polar fi to ensure we can keep improving our products and services to better meet your needs The username for your Polar Account is always your email address The same username and password are valid for Polar product registration Polar Flow web service and app Polar discussion forum and newsletter registration 87 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 800 Battery type 350 mAh Li pol rechargeable battery Up to 13 h continuous training with heart rate and normal GPS recording up Operating time to 50 h continuous training in GPS power save mode with heart rate approx 30 days in time mode Operating temperature 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F ABS GF PC ABS plastic alloy Alu Training computer
102. s Create a target and add it to Favorites to easily access it every time want to perform it again Remember to sync your training targets to your V800 from the Flow web service via FlowSync or Flow App If you do not sync them they are only visible in your Flow web service Diary or Favorites list CREATE A TRAINING TARGET 1 2 Go to Diary and click Add gt Training target In the Add training target view choose Quick Race Pace Phased or Favorite Quick Target 1 2 Choose Quick Choose Sport enter Target name required Date optional and Time optional and any Notes optional you want to add Fill in one of the following values duration distance or calories You can only fill in one of the values Click Save to add the target to your Diary or the favorites icon to add it to your Favorites Race Pace Target Choose Race Pace Choose Sport enter Target name required Date optional and Time optional and any Notes optional you want to add Fill in two of the following values duration distance or Race Pace Click Save to add the target to your Diary or the favorites icon to add it to your Favorites Phased target Choose Phased Choose Sport enter Target name required Date optional and Time optional and any Notes optional you want to add Add phases to your target Choose distance or duration for each phase manual or automatic next 38 phase start and the intensity
103. sounds are modified in sport profile settings For more information see See Sport Profile Settings on page 26 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 The tap function be used when button lock is on TIME MODE TAP SENSITIVITY Choose Off Light tap Normal tap Strong tap or Very strong tap Set how hard you have to tap the display when using tap gestures UNITS Choose metric kg cm C or imperial Ib ft F Set the units used to measure weight height distance speed and temperature LANGUAGE By default V800 only comes in English Other languages can added in the Flow web service To add another language go to polar com flow and sign in Click your name profile photo in the upper right corner choose 31 Products and then V800 Settings Choose the language you want from the list and sync with your V800 The languages you can choose are Dansk Deutsch English Espa ol Francais Italiano Nederlands Norsk Portugu s ff Suomi or Svenska TRAINING VIEW COLOR Choose Dark or Light Change the display color of your training view When Light is chosen the training view has a light background with dark numbers and letters When Dark is chosen the training view has a dark background with light numbers and letters ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT
104. ssible effects of waste on the environment and human health also outside the European Union by following local waste disposal regulations and where possible utilize separate collection of electronic devices for products and battery and accumulator collection for batteries and accumulators This marking shows that the product is protected against electric shocks Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001 2008 certified company 2013 Polar Electro Oy Fl 90440 KEMPELE Finland All rights reserved No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy The names and logos in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy The names and logos marked with a symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation and Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Polar Electro Oy is under license DISCLAIMER e The material in this manual is for informational purposes only The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice due to the manufacturer s continuous development program e Polar Electro Inc Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or
105. st of intervals followed by recovery Training in this zone is especially effective for improving the efficiency of blood circulation in the heart and skeletal muscles If your goal is to compete at top potential you will have to train in heart rate zones 4 and 5 In these zones you exercise anaerobically in intervals of up to 10 minutes The shorter the interval the higher the intensity Sufficient recovery between intervals is very important The training pattern in zones 4 and 5 is designed to produce peak performance The Polar target heart rate zones can be personalized in the sport profile settings in the Flow web service by using a laboratory measured HR value or by taking a field test to measure the value yourself When training in a target heart rate zone try to make use of the entire zone The mid zone is a good target but keeping your heart rate at that exact level all the time is not necessary Heart rate gradually adjusts to training 73 intensity For instance when crossing from heart rate target zone 1 to 3 the circulatory system and heart rate will adjust in 3 5 minutes Heart rate responds to training intensity depending on factors such as fitness and recovery levels as well as environmental factors It is important to look out for subjective feelings of fatigue and to adjust your training program accordingly SMART CALORIES The most accurate calorie counter on the market calculates the number of calories burned
106. stop moving GPS recording must be set to normal to use automatic pause e Automatic lap Choose Off Lap distance Lap duration or Location based If you choose Lap dis tance set the distance after which each lap is taken If you choose Lap duration set the duration after each lap is taken If you choose Location based a lap will always be taken at a specific loc ation the starting point of your session or POI you have marked during your session GPS recording must be set to normal to use automatic lap PHYSICAL SETTINGS To view and edit your physical settings go to Settings gt 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 In Physical settings you ll find e Weight e Height e Date of birth e Sex e Training background e Maximum heart rate e Resting heart rate e VO2 max WEIGHT Set your weight in kilograms kg or pounds Ibs 28 HEIGHT Set your height in centimeters metric or in feet and inches imperial DATE 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 SEX Select Male or Female TRAINING BACKGROUND Training background is an assessmen
107. strap and Polar apparel e The guarantee does not cover any damage s losses costs or expenses direct indirect or incidental consequential or special arising out of or related to the product e tems purchased second hand are not covered by the two 2 year warranty unless otherwise stip ulated by local law e 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 C 0537 This product is compliant with Directives 93 42 EEC 1999 5 EC and 2011 65 EU The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at www polar com support The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at www polar com en regulatory information This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows that Polar products are electronic devices and are in the scope of Directive 2012 19 EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and batteries and accumulators used in products are in the scope of Directive 2006 66 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators These products and batteries accumulators inside Polar products should thus be disposed of separately in EU countries Polar encourages you to minimize po
108. t of your long term physical activity level Select the alternative that best describes the overall amount and intensity of your physical activity during the past three months e Occasional 0 1h week You do not participate regularly in programmed recreational sport or heavy physical activity e g you walk only for pleasure or exercise hard enough to cause heavy breathing or perspiration only occasionally e 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 e 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 e Heavy 5 8h week You participate in heavy physical exercise at least 5 times a week and you may sometimes take part in mass sports events e Semi pro 8 12h week You participate in heavy physical exercise almost daily and you exercise to improve performance for competitive purposes e Pro gt 12h week You are an endurance athlete You participate in heavy physical exercise to improve your performance for competitive purposes MAXIMUM HEART RATE Set your maximum heart rate if you know your current maximum heart rate value Your age predicted maximum heart rate value 220 age is displayed as a default setting whe
109. t rate Calories Fat burn of calories Average speed pace Maximum speed pace 50 d Running Index Running Index Visible if running type sport and GPS or Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart in use Average cadence Maximum cadence Visible if Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart in use Average stride length Maximum stride length Visible if Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart in use Average cadence Maximum cadence Visible if Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth Smart in use Maximum altitude Ascent Descent Visible if altitude in use Laps Best lap Average lap Press START for more details Automatic laps Summary Automatic laps Best lap B cut est lap 0 3 20 08 Average lap Average lap 4 Press START for more details 51 MULTISPORT SUMMARY Multisport summary includes an overall summary of the session as well as sport specific summaries Multisport Summary gives you the general information on the whole training session Multisport Summary Duration Duration ye ve Distance Distance SC Press START to view more details on the whole session To view detailed sport specific information browse with UP DOWN and press START in the summary of the sport POLAR FLOW APP Sync your V800 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 offline For information
110. tap Strong tap Very strong tap or Off to customize the sensitivity to best suit your Current sport 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 manual phase change is chosen when creating the target If automatic is chosen the phase will change automatically when you have finished a phase VIEW QUICK MENU Press and hold LIGHT Quick menu is displayed You can change certain settings without pausing your training session For more information See Quick Menu on page 33 SET CONSTANT BACKLIGHT ON Press and hold LIGHT Quick menu is displayed Choose Set backlight on from the list and press START When enabled the backlight stays on continuously when pressing LIGHT Please note that using this function shortens battery life 46 SET LOCATION GUIDE The location guide is used by the Back to start feature that guides to your starting point ora POI Press and hold LIGHT Quick menu is displayed Choose Set location guide on Set target pointis displayed Choose Starting point default You can change the target point by returning to the Quick menu and choosing Change target point At least one POI must be saved during your session to be able to change the target point For more information See Back to start on page 55 SAVE POI POINT OF INTEREST Press and hold LIGHT Quick menu is displayed Choose Set location guide on from
111. th audio and vibra tion when the test is over During the test you will see the number of jumps performed and the time remaining Test Results Cont jumps After the test you will see the number of jumps performed the average height of your jumps and the average power per kilogram pound FITNESS TEST The Polar Fitness Test is an easy safe and quick way to estimate your aerobic cardiovascular fitness at rest The result Polar Ownlndex is comparable to maximal oxygen uptake VO which is commonly used to evaluate aerobic fitness Your long term training background heart rate heart rate variability at rest gender age height and body weight all influence Ownlndex The Polar Fitness Test is developed for use by healthy adults Aerobic fitness relates to how well your cardiovascular system works to transport oxygen to your body The better your aerobic fitness the stronger and more efficient your heart is Good aerobic fitness has many health benefits For example it helps in decreasing the risk of high blood pressure and your risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke If you want to improve your aerobic fitness it takes on average six weeks of regular training to see a noticeable change in your Ownlndex Less fit individuals see progress even more rapidly The better your aerobic fitness the smaller the improvements in your Ownlndex Aerobic fitness is best improved by training types that use large muscle groups Such
112. the display BASIC SETTINGS To make sure you get to enjoy your V800 at its best please go to flow polar com start where simple instructions will guide you through setting up your V800 downloading the latest firmware and taking the Flow web service into use If you already have a Polar Account you don t need to register a new account in the Flow web service You can sign in with the same username and password you are using e g with polarpersonaltrainer com After charging your V800 it s time to enter the basic settings To get the most accurate and personal training data it s important that you re precise with physical settings like your training background age weight and sex as they have an effect on calorie calculation your training load as well as other Smart Coaching features Choose language is displayed Press start to choose English If you choose a language other than English you will be guided to go to polar com flow to get the language When taking V800 into use with the Flow web service you can add another language during the setup To add another language later go to polar com flow and sign in Click your name profile photo in the upper right corner choose Products and then V800 Settings Choose the language you want from the list and sync with your V800 The languages you can choose are Dansk Deutsch English Espa ol Francais Italiano Nederlands Norsk Portugu s fiij 44 gt Suomi or Svenska
113. ts to your list and sync them to your V800 You can have a maximum of 20 sports on your V800 at a time The number of sport profiles in the Flow web service is not limited By default in the Sport profiles you ll find 26 Running Cycling Swimming Other outdoor Other indoor Triathlon Free multisport If you have edited your sport profiles in the Flow web service before your first training session and synced them to your V800 the sport profile list will contain the edited sport profiles SETTINGS To view or modify sport profile settings go to Settings gt Sport profiles and choose the profile you want to edit You can also access sport profile settings from pre training mode by pressing and holding LIGHT In sport profiles that include multiple sports e g triathlon and biathlon the settings for each sport can be modified For example in triathlon you can modify the settings for swimming cycling and running Training sounds Choose Off Soft Loud or Very loud Vibration feedback Choose On or Off When set on V800 vibrates for example when you start or stop a training session GPS signal is found or you reach a training target Heart rate settings Heart rate view Choose Beats per minute bpm of maximum of Hr reserve 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 he
114. ur R R recording results to the Flow web service you can export them to third party services for further analysis 78 SENSORS Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart Pair a Stride Sensor with V800 79 Calibrate the Stride Sensor Manual Calibration Running Cadence and Stride Length 81 Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth Smart 0 002222 c ec ec cece cece ccc ccc cc cece cece cece esses esses sess 81 Pair a Speed Sensor with V800 81 Measuring Wheel Size 82 Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth Smart 83 Pair A Cadence Sensor with V800 83 Polar LOOK K o Power Sensor Bluetooth Smart 2 84 Pair K o Power with V800 84 Power Settings on V800 _ 84 Calibrate K o Powe
115. vated Once the speed sensor is found Polar SPD xxxxxxxx is displayed Press START Pairing is displayed Pairing completed is displayed when the pairing is complete Sensor linked to is displayed Choose Bike 1 or Bike 2 Confirm with START Set wheel size is displayed Set the size and press START MEASURING WHEEL SIZE Wheel size settings are a prerequisite for correct cycling information There are two ways of determining the wheel size of your bike Method 1 Look for the diameter in inches or in ETRTO printed on the wheel Match it to the wheel size in millimeters in the right column of the chart ETRTO Wheel size diameter inches Wheel size setting mm 82 Wheel size diameter inches Wheel size setting mm 42 622 700 x 40 2189 47 622 700 x 47C 2220 Wheel sizes the chart are advisory as wheel size depends the wheel type and air pressure Method 2 e Measure the wheel manually for the most accurate result e Use the valve to mark the point where the wheel touches the ground Draw a line on the ground to mark that point Move your bike forward on a flat surface for one complete rotation The tire should be per pendicular to the ground Draw another line on the ground at the valve to mark a full rotation Measure the distance between the two lines e Subtract 4mm to account for your weight on the bike to get your wheel circumference POLAR CADENCE SENSOR BLUETOOTH SMART PAIR A
116. which is influenced by aerobic fitness and running economy By recording your Running Index over time you can monitor progress Improvement means that running at a given pace requires less of an effort or that your pace is faster at a given level of exertion In V800 Running Index takes the effect of uphills and downhills into account At a given pace running uphill is physiologically more stressful than running on a level surface and running downhill is physiologically less stressful than running on a level surface To receive the most accurate information on your performance make sure you have set your HR nax and ax HR values rest Running Index is calculated during every training session when heart rate and the GPS function is on Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart is in use and when the following requirements apply e Sport profile used is a running type sport Running Road Running Trail running etc e Speed should be 6 km h 3 75 or faster and duration 12 minutes minimum e Altitude data must be available otherwise up and downhills are not taken into account To receive the most accurate information on your performance make sure you have set your HR nax and HIS est values Calculation begins when you start recording the session During a session you may stop twice at traffic lights for example without interrupting the calculation After your session V800 displays a Running Index value and stores the result in the tr
117. with respect to the products described herein e Polar Electro Inc Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages losses costs or expenses dir ect indirect or incidental consequential or special arising out of or related to the use of this material or the products described herein Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FI 90440 KEMPELE Tel 358 8 5202 100 Fax 358 8 5202 300 www polar com 1 1 EN 09 2014 95
118. y experience interference because e The ECG signal strength is individual and may vary depending on the individual s tissue composition Problems occur more frequently when measuring heart rate in water e Pool water with high chlorine content and seawater are very conductive Sensor electrodes can short circuit in these conditions preventing ECG signal detection e Jumping into water or strenuous muscle movement during competitive swimming may shift the sensor on your body where ECG signals are not detected R R RECORDING R R recording rate saves RR intervals i e intervals between successive heartbeats Heart rate varies with every heartbeat Heart rate variability HRV is the variation of RR intervals The R R recording feature allows you to record RR intervals for research or coaching purposes without accumulating training data Please note that you cannot train with V800 when using the R R recording feature 77 PERFORMING RECORDING To perform R R recording 1 Wear the heart rate sensor and go to Tests gt RR recording gt Start Recording and press START 2 Searching for heart rate is displayed The recording is started when Heart rate found is displayed 3 stop the recording press and hold BACK TEST RESULTS After stopping the recording you will see the result The result includes e Duration e Start time e Endtime e Minimum heart rate e Maximum heart rate e Average heart rate After syncing yo
119. you ll see the current week past four weeks and next four weeks Select a day to see all the sessions from that day and the training summary of each session and the tests you have done You can also see your planned training sessions 20 COMPATIBLE SENSORS Enhance your training experience and achieve a more complete understanding of your performance with Bluetooth Smart sensors POLAR STRIDE SENSOR BLUETOOTH SMART The Stride Sensor B uetooth Smart is for runners who want to improve their technique and performance It allows you to see speed and distance information whether you are running on a treadmill or on the muddiest trail e Measures each stride you take to show running speed and distance e Helps improve your running technique by showing your running cadence and stride length e Allows you to perform the Jump Test e Small sensor fits firmly onto your shoelaces e Shock and water resistant to handle even the most demanding runs POLAR SPEED SENSOR BLUETOOTH SMART There are a range of factors that can affect your cycling speed Obviously fitness is one of them however weather conditions and the varying gradients of the road play a huge part too The most advanced way of measuring how these factors affect your performance speed is with the aerodynamic speed sensor e Measures your current average and maximum speeds e Track your average speed to see your progress and performance improve e Light yet tough and easy t
120. your name profile photo in the upper right corner 2 Choose Sport Profiles 74 3 Click Add sport profile and choose the sport from the list 4 The sport is added to your sport list EDIT A SPORT PROFILE In the Flow web service 1 Click your name profile photo in the upper right corner 2 Choose Sport profiles 3 Click Edit under the sport you want to edit In each sport profile you can edit the following information RELATED TO SPORT BASICS e Automatic lap Can be set to duration distance or location based e Training sounds e Speed view e Training reminder You will receive a message after a set duration distance or a certain amount of cal ories burned HEART RATE e Heart rate view Beats per minute of maximum of heart rate reserve e Heart rate visible to other devices Other compatible devices using Bluetooth Smart wireless tech nology e g gym equipment can detect your heart rate e Heart rate zone settings With the heart rate zones you can easily select and monitor training intens ities If you choose Default you cannot change heart rate limits If you choose Free all limits can be changed Default heart rate zone limits are calculated from your maximum heart rate RELATED TO DEVICE TRAINING VIEWS Choose what information you see on your training views during your sessions You can have a total of eight different training views for each sport profile Each training view can have a maximum of f

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