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M450 USER MANUAL

CONTENTS

Contents 2

Introduction 9

M450 9

H7 Heart Rate Sensor 9

USB Cable 10

Polar Flow Mobile App 10

Polar FlowSync Software 10

Polar Flow Web Service 10

Get Started 11

Set Up Your M450 11

Set Up in the Polar Flow Web Service 11

Set Up from the Device 12

Charge the Battery 12

Battery Operating Time 13

Low Battery Notifications 14

Buttons 14

Button Functions 14

Light 15

Back 15

Start 15

Up / Down 15

Menu Structure 16

Diary 16

Settings 16

Tests 17

Interval Timer 17

Favorites 17

Pairing 17

Pairing Compatible Bluetooth Smart ® Sensors with M450 17

Pair a Mobile Device with M450 17

Delete a Pairing 18

Settings 19

Sport Profile Settings 19

Settings 20

Physical Settings 21

Weight 21

Height 21

Date of Birth 21

Sex 21

Training Background 22

Maximum Heart Rate 22

General Settings 22

Pair and Sync 23

Front Light Settings 23

Flight Mode 23

Button Sounds 23

Button Lock 23

Units 23

Language 24

About Your Product 24

Watch Settings 24

Time 24

Date 24

Week's Starting Day 24

Quick Menu 24

Firmware Update 26

How to Update Firmware 26

Install Bike Mount 28

Polar Adjustable Bike Mount 28

Compatible Sensors 29

Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 29

Pair Heart Rate Sensor withM450 29

Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 29

Pair a Speed Sensor with M450 30

Measuring Wheel Size 30

Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 31

Pair Cadence Sensor with M450 32

Polar LOOK Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 32

Pair Kéo Power with M450 33

Power Settings on M450 34

Calibrate Kéo Power 34

Training 35

Wear Heart Rate Sensor 35

Start a Training Session 35

Start a Session with Training Target 37

Start a Session with Interval Timer 37

Functions During Training 38

Take a Lap 38

Lock a Heart Rate, Speed or Power Zone 38

Change Phase During a Phased Session 39

Change Settings in Quick Menu 39

Pause/Stop a Training Session 39

After Training 40

Training Summary on Your M450 40

Polar Flow App 41

Polar Flow Web Service 41

Features 43

AssistedGPS (A-GPS) 43

A-GPS Expiry Date 43

GPS Features 44

Back to Start 44

Barometer 44

Smart Coaching 45

Training Benefit 45

Training Load and Recovery 47

Fitness Test 47

Before the Test 48

Performing the Test 48

Test Results 48

Fitness Level Classes 49

Men 49

Women 49

Vo2max 50

Orthostatic Test 50

Before the Test 50

Performing the test 51

Test Results 51

Heart Rate Zones 51

Smart Calories 55

Speed and Power Zones 55

Settings 55

Training Target with Speed and Power Zones 56

During Training 56

After Training 56

Sport Profiles 56

Changeable Cover 57

Polar Flow Web Service 58

Training Targets 59

Create a Training Target 59

Quick Target 59

Phased Target 59

Favorites 59

Favorites 60

Add a Training Target to Favorites: 60

Edit a Favorite 61

Remove a Favorite 61

Sport Profiles in Flow Web Service 61

Add a Sport Profile 61

Edit a Sport Profile 61

Basics 61

Heart Rate 62

Training Views 62

Polar Flow App 64

Syncing 65

Sync with Flow Web Service via FlowSync 65

Sync with Flow App 65

Caring for Your M450 67

M450 67

Heart Rate Sensor 67

Storing 67

Service 68

Important Information 69

Batteries 69

Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery 69

Precautions 70

Interference During Training 70

Minimizing Risks When Training 71

Technical Specification 72

M450 72

H7 Heart Rate Sensor 72

Polar FlowSync Software and USB Cable 73

Polar Flow Mobile Application Compatibility 73

Water Resistance 74

Limited International Polar Guarantee 74

Regulatory information 75

Compliance Statement 75

RF Exposure Information 77

Disclaimer 77

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your new M450! Designed for cycling enthusiasts, M450 with GPS and Smart Coaching

encourages you to push your boundaries and perform at your best. Get an instant overview of your training

right after a session with the Flow app. Plan and analyze your training in detail with the Flow web service.

This user manual helps you get started with your new training companion. To check the video tutorials and the

latest version of this user manual, go to www.polar.com/en/support/M450.

M450

View your training data, such as heart rate, speed, distance and altitude.

H7 HEART RATE SENSOR

See live, accurate heart rate on your M450 during training. Your heart rate is information used to analyze how

your session went.

Only included in M450 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.

USB CABLE

Use the USB cable to charge the battery and to sync data between your M450 and the Polar Flow web service

via FlowSync software.

POLAR FLOW MOBILE APP

View your training data at a glance after every session. Flow app syncs your training data wirelessly to the

Polar Flow web service. Download it from the App Store or Google Play.

POLAR FLOWSYNC SOFTWARE

Flowsync software allows you to sync data between your M450 and the Flow web service on your computer

via the USB cable. Go to flow.polar.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 learn more about your performance

at polar.com/flow.

GET STARTED

Set Up Your M450 11

Set Up in the Polar Flow Web Service 11

Set Up from the Device 12

Charge the Battery 12

Battery Operating Time 13

Low Battery Notifications 14

Buttons 14

Button Functions 14

Menu Structure 16

Diary 16

Settings 16

Tests 17

Interval Timer 17

Favorites 17

Pairing 17

Pairing Compatible Bluetooth Smart ® Sensors with M450 17

Pair a Mobile Device with M450 17

Delete a Pairing 18

SET UP YOUR M450

Please do the setup in the Polar Flow web service. There you can fill in all the physical details required for

accurate training data at once. You can also select language and get the latest firmware for your M450. To do

the setup in the Flow web service, you need a computer with an Internet connection.

Alternatively, if you can't get to a computer with an Internet connection right away, you can start from the

device. Please note that the device contains only part of the settings. To make sure you get to enjoy

your M450 at its best, it's important that you do the setup in the Polar Flow web service later.

M450 is delivered in sleep mode. It wakes up when you plug it into a computer or a USB charger. If the bat-

tery is completely empty, it takes a couple of minutes for the charging animation to appear.

SET UP IN THE POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE

1. Go to flow.polar.com/start and download the Polar FlowSync software, which you need to connect

your M450 to the Flow web service.

2. Open the installation package and follow the on-screen instructions for installing the software.

3. Once the installation is complete, FlowSync opens automatically and asks you to plug in your Polar

device.

4. Plug M450 into your computer’s USB port with the USB cable. M450 wakes up and starts charging. Let

your computer install any USB drivers if it suggests so.

5. The Flow web service opens automatically on your internet browser. Create a Polar account or sign in

if you already have one. Fill in your physical settings precisely as they have an effect on calorie cal-

culation and other Smart Coaching features.

6. Start synchronization by clicking Done, and the settings will be synchronized between M450 and the

service. FlowSync status will change to completed, once the synchronization is done.

The languages you can choose in the Polar Flow web service are: Dansk,Deutsch,English,Español,

Français,Italiano,

日本語

,Nederlands,Norsk,Polski,Português,

简体中文

,Русский,Suomi or

Svenska.

SET UP FROM THE DEVICE

Plug M450 into your computer’s USB port or a USB charger with the cable that came in the box. Choose lan-

guage is displayed. Press START to choose English.Your M450 is delivered with English only, but you can

add other languages when doing the setup in the Polar Flow web service later.

Set the following data, and confirm each selection with the Start button. If you want to return and change a set-

ting at any point, 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) or imperial (lb, ft) units.

4. Weight : Enter your weight.

5. Height : Enter your height.

6. Date of birth : Enter your date of birth.

7. Sex : Choose Male or Female.

8. 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.

9. Ready to go! is displayed when you're done with the settings, and M450 goes to time view.

CHARGE THE BATTERY

The M450 has an internal, rechargeable battery. Use the 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 out-

let 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" and that it provides a minimum of 500mA. Only use an adequately

safety approved AC adapter (marked with "LPS", "Limited Power Supply" or "UL listed").

1. Lift the rubber cover off the USB port. Plug the micro USB connector into the USB port in the M450,

and plug the other end of the cable into your PC.

2. Charging appears on the display.

3. When M450 is fully charged, Charging completed is displayed.

Don't leave the battery fully discharged for a long period of time or keep it fully charged all the time, because it

might affect the battery life time. Keep the USB port cover closed when not in use.

Do not charge the battery when the M450 is wet.

Do not charge the battery in temperatures under 0 °C / 32°F or over +50 °C / 122 °F.

BATTERY OPERATING TIME

The battery operating time is up to 16 hours with GPS and heart rate sensor. The operating time depends on

many factors, such as the temperature of the environment in which you use your M450, the features you

select and use (e.g. the use of the front light reduces the operating time), and battery aging. The operating time

is significantly reduced in temperatures well below freezing.

LOW BATTERY NOTIFICATIONS

Battery low. Charge

The battery charge is low. It is recommended to charge M450.

Charge before training

The charge is too low for recording a training session.

A new training session cannot be started before charging M450.

When the display is blank, M450 has either gone to sleep mode or its battery is empty. M450 goes to sleep

mode automatically when it's in time view and you haven't pressed any button for ten minutes. It wakes up

from sleep mode when you press any button. If it doesn't wake up, it's time to charge.

BUTTONS

M450 has five buttons that have different functionalities depending on the situation of use. See the tables

below to find out what functionalities the buttons have in different modes.

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

LIGHT

TIMEVIEWANDMENU PRE-TRAINING MODE DURING TRAINING

lIlluminate the display

lPress and hold to lock but-

tons

lIlluminate the display

lPress and hold to enter

sport profile settings

lIlluminate the display

lPress and hold to enter

Quick Menu

BACK

TIMEVIEWANDMENU PRE-TRAINING MODE DURING TRAINING

lExit the menu

lReturn to the previous

level

lLeave settings

unchanged

lCancel selections

lPress and hold to return

to time view from menu

lPress and hold to sync

with Flow app in time

view

lReturn to time view lPause training by press-

ing once

lPress and hold for 3

seconds to stop training

recording

START

TIMEVIEWANDMENU PRE-TRAINING MODE DURING TRAINING

lConfirm selections

lEnter pre-training mode

lConfirm the selection

shown on the display

lStart a training session lPress and hold to set

zone lock on/off

lContinue training record-

ing when paused

lPress to record a lap

UP / DOWN

TIMEVIEWANDMENU PRE-TRAINING MODE DURING TRAINING

lMove through selection

lists

lAdjust a selected value

lMove through sports list lChange training view

MENU STRUCTURE

Enter and browse through the menu by pressing UP or DOWN. Confirm selections with the START button,

and return with the BACK button.

In the menu you'll find:

lDiary

lSettings

lTests

lInterval timer

lFavorites

DIARY

In Diary you'll see the current week, past four weeks and next four weeks. Select a day to see your training

sessions of that day, the training summary of each session and the tests you have done.You can also see

your planned training sessions.

SETTINGS

In Settings you can edit:

lSport profiles

lPhysical settings

lGeneral settings

lWatch settings

For more information, see Settings.

TESTS

In Tests, you'll find:

Orthostatic test

Fitness test

For more information, see Features.

INTERVAL TIMER

Set time and/or distance based interval timers to precisely time work and recovery phases in your interval

training sessions.

For more information, see Start a Training Session.

FAVORITES

In Favorites you'll find training targets that you have saved as favorites in the Flow web service.

For more information, see Favorites.

PAIRING

Before taking a new Bluetooth Smart ® heart rate sensor, cycling sensor or mobile device (smartphone, tab-

let) into use, it has to be paired with your M450. Pairing only takes a few seconds, and ensures that your M450

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 data trans-

mission.

PAIRING COMPATIBLE BLUETOOTH SMART ® SENSORS WITH M450

For instructions on pairing specific sensors, see Compatible Sensors.

PAIR A MOBILE DEVICE WITH M450

Before pairing a mobile device, create a Polar account if you do not already have one, and download Flow app

from the App Store or Google Play. Make sure you have also downloaded and installed FlowSync software

onto your computer from flow.polar.com/start, and registered your M450 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 mobile device:

1. In M450, go to Settings > General settings > Pair and sync > Pair mobile device and press

START

2. Once your device is found, the device ID Polar mobile xxxxxxxx is displayed on M450.

3. Press START, Connecting to device is displayed, followed by Connecting to app.

4. Accept the Bluetooth pairing request on your mobile device and type in the pin code shown on your

M450.

5. Pairing completed is displayed when you are done.

1. On your mobile device, open Flow app and sign in with your Polar account.

2. Wait for the Connect product view to appear on your mobile device (Searching for Polar M450) is dis-

played.

3. In M450 time mode, press and hold BACK.

4. Connecting to device is displayed, followed by Connecting to app.

5. Accept the Bluetooth pairing request on your mobile device and type in the pin code shown on your

M450.

6. Pairing completed is displayed when you are done.

DELETE A PAIRING

To delete a pairing with a sensor or mobile device:

1. Go to Settings > General settings > Pair and sync > Paired devices and press START.

2. Choose the device you want to remove from the list and press START.

3. Delete pairing? is displayed, choose Yes and press START.

4. Pairing deleted is displayed when you are done.

SETTINGS

Sport Profile Settings 19

Settings 20

Physical Settings 21

Weight 21

Height 21

Date of Birth 21

Sex 21

Training Background 22

Maximum Heart Rate 22

General Settings 22

Pair and Sync 23

Front Light Settings 23

Flight Mode 23

Button Sounds 23

Button Lock 23

Units 23

Language 24

About Your Product 24

Watch Settings 24

Time 24

Date 24

Week's Starting Day 24

Quick Menu 24

Firmware Update 26

How to Update Firmware 26

SPORT PROFILE SETTINGS

Adjust the sport profile settings to best suit your training needs. In M450 you can edit certain sport profiles set-

tings in Settings > 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 in Flow.

There are six sport profiles shown in the pre-training mode by default. In the Flow web service you can add

new sports to your list, and sync them to your M450. You can have a maximum of 20 sports on your M450 at a

time. The number of sport profiles in the Flow web service is not limited.

By default, in the Sport profiles you'll find:

lCycling

lRoad cycling

lIndoor cycling

lMountain biking

lOther outdoor

lOther indoor

If you have edited your sport profiles in the Flow web service before your first training session,and synced

them to your M450, the sport profile list will contain the edited sport profiles.

SETTINGS

To view or modify sport profile settings, go to Settings > Sport profiles and choose the profile you want to

modify. You can also access the settings of the currently selected profile from pre-training mode by pressing

and holding LIGHT.

lTraining sounds: Choose Off,Soft,Loud or Very loud.

lHeart rate settings:Heart rate view: Choose Beats per minute (bpm) or % of maximum.Check

HR zone limits: Check the limits for each heart rate zone. HR visible to other device: Choose On

or Off. If you choose On, other compatible devices (e.g. gym equipment) can detect your heart rate.

lBike power settings:Power view: Set how you want to view your power data (Watts (W),Watts/kg

(W/kg) or % of FTP). Power, rolling average: Set recording frequency. Choose 1, 3, 5,10, 15, 30 or

60 seconds. Set FTP value: Set your FTP (Functional Threshold Power) value. The setting range is 60

to 600 watts. Check power zone limits: Check your power zone limits.

Bike power settings are visible only if Kéo Power has been paired.

lGPS recording: Choose Off or On.

lCalibrate power sensor: Power sensor calibration is visible only when accessing sport profile set-

tings from pre-training mode and you have paired the sensor. For more information on calibration, see

Polar LOOK Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart.

lBike settings:Wheel size: Set the wheel size in millimeters. For more information, see Measuring

wheel size.Crank length: Set the crank length in millimeters. Used sensors: View all the sensors

you have linked to the bike.

lCalibrate 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 or

training mode.

lSpeed settings:Speed view: Choose km/h (kilometers per hour) or min/km(minutes per kilometer).

If you have chosen imperial units, choose mph (miles per hour) or min/mi (minutes per mile). Check

speed zone limits: Check the limits for each speed zone.

lAutomatic pause sett.:Automatic pause: Choose On or Off. If you set the automatic pause On,

your session is automatically paused when you stop moving. Activation speed:set the speed at

which recording is paused.

lAutomatic lap: Choose Off,Lap distance or Lap duration. If you choose Lap distance, set the dis-

tance after which each lap is taken. If you choose Lap duration, set the duration after which each lap

is taken.

To use automatic pause or distance-based automatic lap, you must have the GPS function on or Polar

Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart in use.

PHYSICAL SETTINGS

To view and edit your physical settings, go to Settings > Physical settings. It is important that you are pre-

cise 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:

lWeight

lHeight

lDate of birth

lSex

lTraining background

lMaximum heart rate

WEIGHT

Set your weight in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs).

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 assessment 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.

lOccasional (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.

lRegular (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.

lFrequent (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.

lHeavy (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.

lSemi-pro (8-12h/week): You participate in heavy physical exercise almost daily, and you exercise to

improve performance for competitive purposes.

lPro (>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 max-

imum heart rate value (220-age) is displayed as a default setting when you set this value for the first time.

HRmax is used to estimate energy expenditure. HRmax is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during

maximum physical exertion.The most accurate method for determining your individual HRmax is to perform a

maximal exercise stress test in a laboratory. HRmax is also crucial when determining training intensity. It is

individual and depends on age and hereditary factors.

GENERAL SETTINGS

To view and edit your general settings, go to Settings > General settings

In General settings you'll find:

lPair and sync

lFront light settings

lFlight mode

lButton sounds

lButton lock

lUnits

lLanguage

lAbout your product

PAIR AND SYNC

lPair and sync mobile device: Pair mobile devices with your M450.

lPair other device: Pair heart rate sensors and cycling sensors with your M450.

lPaired devices: View all the devices you have paired with your M450.

lSync data: Sync data with Flow app. Sync data becomes visible after you have paired your M450 with

a mobile device.

FRONT LIGHT SETTINGS

lFront light: Choose Manual front light or Automatic front light

lManual front light: Manage the front light manually from the quick menu.

lAutomatic front light: The M450 turns the front light on and off according to light condition.

lActivation level: Choose Dark,Dusk or Light.

lBlink rate: Choose Blinking off,Slow,Fast or Very fast.

FLIGHT MODE

Choose On or Off

Flight mode cuts off all wireless communication from the device. You cannot use it in training sessions with

Bluetooth® Smart sensors nor when syncing 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 sounds are modified in sport pro-

file settings. For more information, see "Sport Profile Settings" on page19.

BUTTON LOCK

Choose Manual lock or Automatic lock.In Manual lock you can lock the buttons by manually from the

Quick menu. In Automatic Lock the button lock automatically goes on after 60 seconds.

UNITS

Choose metric (kg, cm) or imperial (lb, ft). Set the units used to measure weight, height, distance and speed.

LANGUAGE

Choose: Dansk,Deutsch,English,Español,Français,Italiano,日本語,Nederlands,Norsk,Polski,Por-

tuguês,简体中文,Русский,Suomi or Svenska. Set the language of your M450.

ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT

Check the device ID of your M450, as well as the firmware version, HW model and A-GPS expiry date.

WATCH SETTINGS

To view and edit your watch settings, go to Settings > Watch settings

In Watch settings you'll find:

lTime

lDate

lWeek's starting day

TIME

Set the time format: 24 h or 12 h.Then set the time of day.

DATE

Set the date. Also set the Date format, you can choose mm/dd/yyyy, dd/mm/yyyy, yyyy/mm/dd, dd-mm-

yyyy, yyyy-mm-dd, dd.mm.yyyy or yyyy.mm.dd.

WEEK'S STARTING DAY

Choose the starting day of each week. Choose Monday, Saturday or Sunday.

When you sync your M450 with the Flow web service via the FlowSync software or via the Flow app, the

watch settings are automatically updated according to the computer's or phone's watch settings.

QUICK MENU

In pre-training mode, press and hold LIGHT to access the settings of the currently chosen sport profile:

lTraining sounds: Choose Off,Soft,Loud or Very loud.

lHeart rate settings:Heart rate view: Choose Beats per minute (bpm) or % of maximum.Check

HR zone limits: Check the limits for each heart rate zone. HR visible to other device: Choose On

or Off. If you choose On, other compatible devices (e.g. gym equipment) can detect your heart rate.

lGPS recording: Choose Off or On.

lBike settings:Used sensors: View all the sensors you have linked to the bike.

lCalibrate altitude: Set the correct altitude. It is recommended to always manually calibrate altitude

when you know your current altitude.

lSpeed settings:Speed view: Choose km/h (kilometers per hour) or min/km(minutes per kilometer).

If you have chosen imperial units, choose mph (miles per hour) or min/mi (minutes per mile). Check

speed zone limits: Check the limits for each speed zone.

lAutomatic pause sett.:Automatic pause: Choose On or Off. If you set the automatic pause On,

your session is automatically paused when you stop moving. Activation speed:set the speed at

which recording is paused.

lAutomatic lap:Choose Off,Lap distance or Lap duration. If you choose Lap distance, set the dis-

tance after which each lap is taken. If you choose Lap duration, set the duration after which each lap

is taken.

In training view, press and hold LIGHT to enter Quick menu. You'll find:

lLock buttons: Press START to lock buttons. To unlock, press and hold LIGHT.

lSet front light on or off.

lSet backlight on or off.

lCalibrate power sensor: Power sensor calibration is visible only when accessing sport profile set-

tings from pre-training mode and you have paired the sensor. For more information on calibration, see

Polar LOOK Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart.

lCalibrate altitude: Set the correct altitude. It is recommended to always manually calibrate altitude

when you know your current altitude.

lInterval timer: Create time and/or distance based interval timers to precisely time work and recovery

phases in your interval training sessions.

lCurrent location info*: Current location and the number of visible satellites.

lChoose Set location guide on*, and press START. Location guide arrow view set on is dis-

played, and M450 goes to Back to Start view.

*This selection is only available if GPS is set on for the sport profile.

In pause mode, press and hold LIGHT to enter Quick menu.You'll find:

lLock buttons: Press START to lock buttons. To unlock, press and hold LIGHT.

lSet front light on or off.

lTraining sounds: Choose Off,Soft,Loud or Very loud.

lHeart rate settings:Heart rate view: Choose Beats per minute (bpm) or % of maximum.Check

HR zone limits: Check the limits for each heart rate zone. HR visible to other device: Choose On

or Off. If you choose On, other compatible devices (e.g. gym equipment) can detect your heart rate.

lBike power settings:Power view: Set how you want to view your power data (Watts (W),Watts/kg

(W/kg) or % of FTP). Power, rolling average: Set recording frequency. Choose 1, 3, 5,10, 15, 30 or

60 seconds. Set FTP value: Set your FTP (Functional Threshold Power) value. The setting range is 60

to 600 watts. Check power zone limits: Check your power zone limits.

lGPS recording: Choose Off or On.

lCalibrate power sensor: Power sensor calibration is visible only when accessing sport profile set-

tings from pre-training mode and you have paired the sensor. For more information on calibration, see

Polar LOOK Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart.

lBike settings:Used sensors: View all the sensors you have linked to the bike.

lCalibrate altitude:Set the correct altitude. It is recommended to always manually calibrate altitude

when you know your current altitude.

lSpeed settings:Speed view: Choose km/h (kilometers per hour) or min/km (minutes per kilometer).

If you have chosen imperial units, choose mph (miles per hour) or min/mi (minutes per mile). Check

speed zone limits: Check the limits for each speed zone.

lAutomatic pause sett.:Automatic pause: Choose On or Off. If you set the automatic pause On,

your session is automatically paused when you stop moving. Activation speed:set the speed at

which recording is paused.

lAutomatic lap:Choose Off,Lap distance or Lap duration. If you choose Lap distance, set the dis-

tance after which each lap is taken. If you choose Lap duration, set the duration after which each lap

is taken.

To use automatic pause or distance-based automatic lap, you must have the GPS function on or Polar

Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart in use.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

The firmware of your M450 can be updated. Any time a new firmware version is available, FlowSync will notify

you when connecting M450 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 M450. They can include improvements to

existing features, completely new features or bug fixes, for example.

HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE

To update the firmware of your M450, you must have:

lA Flow web service account

lInstalled FlowSync software

lRegistered your M450 in the Flow web service

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

and install FlowSync software onto your PC.

To update the firmware:

1. Plug the micro USB connector into the USB port in the M450, and plug the other end of the cable into

your PC.

2. FlowSync starts syncing your data.

3. After syncing, you are asked to update the firmware.

4. Choose Yes. New firmware is installed (this may take some time), and M450 restarts.

Before updating the firmware, the most important data from your M450 is synced to the Flow web service.

Therefore you will not lose important data when updating.

INSTALL BIKE MOUNT

POLAR ADJUSTABLE BIKE MOUNT

You can install the Polar Adjustable Bike Mount either on the stem of your bike, or on the left or right hand side

of the handle bar.

1. Place the rubber base on the stem/handlebar.

2. Position the bike mount on the rubber base so that the POLAR logo is in line with the handlebar.

3. Secure the bike mount onto the stem/handlebar with the O-ring.

4. Align the ledges on the back of the M450 with the slots on the bike mount and turn clockwise until the M450

is in place.

For the best GPS performance, make sure the display is facing up.

COMPATIBLE SENSORS

POLAR H7 HEART RATE SENSOR BLUETOOTH® SMART

Polar heart rate sensor consists of comfortable strap and connector. It detects your heart rate accurately and

sends the data to the M450 in real time.

Heart rate data gives you an insight into your physical condition and how your body responds to training.

Although there are many subjective clues as to how your body is doing during exercise (perceived exertion,

breathing rate, physical sensations), none is as reliable as measuring heart rate. 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 WITHM450

Wear your heart rate sensor as instructed in Wear Heart Rate Sensor. There are two ways to pair a heart rate

sensor with your M450:

1. Go to General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device and press START.

2. M450 starts searching for your heart rate sensor.

3. Once the heart rate sensor is found, the device ID, for example, Pair Polar H7xxxxxxxx, is dis-

played. Choose the heart rate sensor you want to pair.

4. Press START, Pairing is displayed.

5. Pairing completed is displayed when you are done.

1. Press START in time view to enter pre-training mode.

2. To pair, touch your sensor with M450 is displayed, touch your heart rate sensor with M450, and

wait for it to be found.

3. M450 lists the heart rate sensors it finds.The device ID, for example, Pair Polar H7xxxxxxxx, is dis-

played. Choose the heart rate sensor you want to pair and then choose Yes.

4. Pairing completed is shown when you are done.

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.

lMeasures your current, average and maximum speeds

lTrack your average speed to see your progress and performance improve

lLight yet tough, and easy to attach

PAIR A SPEED SENSOR WITH M450

Make sure the speed sensor has been correctly installed. For more information on installing the speed sensor

refer to the user manual of the speed sensor.

There are two ways to pair a speed sensor with your M450:

1. Go to General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device and press START.

2. M450 starts searching for the speed sensor. Rotate the wheel a few times to activate the sensor. The

flashing red light on the sensor indicates that the sensor is activated.

3. Once the speed sensor is found, Polar SPD xxxxxxxx is displayed.

4. Press START, Pairing is displayed.

5. Pairing completed is displayed when the pairing is ready.

6. Sensor linked to: is displayed. Choose Bike 1,Bike 2 or Bike 3. Confirm with START.

7. Set wheel size is displayed. Set the size and press START.

The first cycling sensor you pair will automatically be linked to Bike 1.

1. Press START in time view to enter pre-training mode.

2. M450 starts searching for your speed sensor. Rotate the wheel a few times to activate the sensor. The

flashing red light on the sensor indicates that the sensor is activated.

3. The device ID Pair Polar SPD xxxxxxxx is displayed. Choose Yes.

4. Pairing completed is displayed when the pairing is ready.

5. Sensor linked to: is displayed. Choose Bike 1,Bike 2 or Bike 3. Confirm with START.

6. 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)

25-559 26 x 1.0 1884

23-571 650 x 23C 1909

35-559 26 x 1.50 1947

37-622 700 x 35C 1958

52-559 26 x 1.95 2022

20-622 700 x 20C 2051

52-559 26 x 2.0 2054

23-622 700 x 23C 2070

25-622 700 x 25C 2080

28-622 700 x 28 2101

32-622 700 x 32C 2126

42-622 700 x 40C 2189

47-622 700 x 47C 2220

Wheel sizes on the chart are advisory as wheel size depends on the wheel type and air pressure.

Method 2

lMeasure the wheel manually for the most accurate result.

lUse 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.

lSubtract 4 mm to account for your weight on the bike to get your wheel circumference.

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 com-

pare the technique of your ride against previous rides.

lImproves your cycling technique and identifies your optimal cadence

lInterference-free cadence data lets you evaluate your individual performance

lDesigned to be aerodynamic and light

PAIR CADENCE SENSOR WITH M450

Make sure the cadence sensor has been correctly installed. For more information on installing the cadence

sensor refer to the user manual of the cadence sensor.

There are two ways to pair a cadence sensor with your M450:

1. Go to General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device and press START.

2. M450 starts searching for the cadence sensor. Rotate the crank a few times to activate the sensor.

The flashing red light on the sensor indicates that the sensor is activated.

3. Once the cadence sensor is found, Polar CAD xxxxxxxx is displayed.

4. Press START, Pairing is displayed.

5. Pairing completed is displayed when the pairing is ready.

6. Sensor linked to: is displayed. Choose Bike 1,Bike 2 or Bike 3. Confirm with START.

The first cycling sensor you pair will automatically be linked to Bike 1.

1. Press START in time view to enter pre-training mode.

2. M450 starts searching for your cadence sensor. Rotate the crank a few times to activate the sensor.

The flashing red light on the sensor indicates that the sensor is activated.

3. The device ID Pair Polar CAD xxxxxxxx is displayed. Choose Yes.

4. Pairing completed is displayed when the pairing is ready.

5. Sensor linked to: is displayed. Choose Bike 1,Bike 2 or Bike 3. Confirm with START.

POLAR LOOK KÉO POWER SENSOR BLUETOOTH® SMART

With Polar LOOK Kéo Power, you can truly develop your cycling performance and technique. Perfect for ambi-

tious cyclists, this system uses Bluetooth® Smart technology and consumes only a little energy.

lMeasures your power output (in Watts) and force (in Newton).

lEasy to set up and switch between bikes.

lM450 shows your power output in Watts, Watts/kg or % of FTP (functional threshold power).

lM450 shows your left/right balance and current, average and maximum cadence.

Kéo Power Bluetooth® Smart set includes two pedals and two power transmitters.

Kéo Power Essential Bluetooth® Smart is an economical choice for basic power measurement. It meas-

ures your power output and force with the left hand pedal and provides your total power/force by multiplying

the measurement by two. The set includes two pedals and one power transmitter.

PAIR KÉO POWER WITH M450

Before pairing Kéo Power make sure you have installed it correctly. For information on mounting the pedals

and installing the transmitters see the Polar LOOK Kéo Power user manual that came in the product box, or

the video tutorial.

If you have two power transmitters, you need to pair the transmitters one at a time. After pairing the first trans-

mitter, you can immediately pair the second one. Check the device ID on the backside of each transmitter to

make sure you find the correct transmitters from the list.

There are two ways to pair Keó Power with your M450:

1. Go to General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device and press START.

2. Rotate the cranks to wake up the transmitters. M450 starts searching for Kéo 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.

6. Sensor linked to: is displayed. Choose Bike 1,Bike 2 or Bike 3. Confirm with START. Do you

have another pedal to pair? is displayed. If you have two transmitters, choose Yes to pair the other

one.

7. Set crank length: Set the crank length in millimeters.

The first cycling sensor you pair will automatically be linked to Bike 1.

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.

5. Sensor linked to: is displayed. Choose Bike 1,Bike 2 or Bike 3. Confirm with START. Do you

have another pedal to pair? is displayed. If you have two transmitters, choose Yes to pair the other

one.

6. Set crank length: Set the crank length in millimeters.

POWER SETTINGS ON M450

Adjust the power settings to best suit your training needs. Edit the power settings in Settings > Sport pro-

files. Choose the profile you want to edit, and then choose Bike power settings.

In the Bike power settings, you'll find:

lPower view: Choose Watts (W),Watts/kg (W/kg) or % of FTP.

lPower, rolling average: Set recording frequency. Choose 1, 3, 5,10, 15, 30 or 60 seconds.

lSet FTP value: Set your FTP value. The setting range is 60 to 600 watts.

lCheck power zone limits: Check your power zone limits.

CALIBRATE KÉO POWER

Calibrate Kéo Power before starting your session. The Polar LOOK Kéo Power system calibrates itself auto-

matically each time the transmitters wake up and M450 is found. The calibration takes a couple of seconds.

The temperature of your training environment affects calibration accuracy. If you're going to train out-

doors, for example, take your bike outdoors half an hour before doing the calibration. This way your bike's tem-

perature is about the same as that of your training environment.

To calibrate Kéo power:

1. Wake up the transmitters by rotating the cranks and choose pre-training mode on your M450 to start

the calibration.

2. Keep the bike upright and cranks in place until calibration is completed.

To ensure the calibration is done properly:

lDo not put any weight on the pedals during calibration.

lDo not interrupt the calibration.

When the calibration is complete a green LEDwill blink on the transmitters, and you can start your session.

TRAINING

WEAR HEART RATE SENSOR

1. Moisten the electrode areas of the strap.

2. Attach the connector to the strap.

3. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably. Tie

the strap around your chest, just below the chest

muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the

strap.

4. Check that the moist electrode areas are firmly against

your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a

central and upright position.

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

1. In time view, press START to enter pre-training mode.

2. In pre-training mode, choose the sport profile you want to use with UP/DOWN.

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.

If you have set the GPS function on in this sport profile and/or a compatible Bluetooth® Smart sensor in use,

M450 will automatically start searching for the signals.

Stay in the pre-training mode until M450 has found the GPS and sensor signals and your heart rate

to make sure your training data is accurate. To catch the GPS satellite signals, go outdoors and away

from tall buildings and trees. Keep your M450 still with the display facing upwards during the search. Hold the

position until M450 has found the satellite signals.

Finding GPS satelllite signals is faster with the help of assisted GPS (A-GPS). The A-GPS data file is auto-

matically updated to your M450 when you sync your M450 with the Flow web service via the FlowSync soft-

ware. If the A-GPS data file has expired or you haven't synced your M450 yet, more time may be needed for

finding the satellite signals. For more information, see Assisted GPS (A-GPS).

3. When M450 has found all the signals, press START. Recording started is displayed and you can

start training.

Heart rate: M450 has found your heart rate sensor signal, when your heart rate is shown.

GPS: The percentage value shown next to the GPSicon indicates when the GPS is ready. When it reaches

100 %, OK is displayed.

Cycling sensors:OK is shown next to the bike icon when M450 has found the sensor signals. If you have

linked sensors to more than one bike, you'll see a number next to the bike icon indicating the bike in use. M450

chooses the bike to which the nearest sensor is linked.

Example:

You've linked a speed sensor to Bike 1, and another speed sensor to Bike 2. Both bikes are nearby when you

enter the pre-training mode in M450. The speed sensor linked to Bike 1 is closer to the M450. Therefore, M450

chooses Bike 1 for the ride. Number 1 is show next to the bike icon.

If you wanted to use Bike 2 instead, do either of the following:

lReturn to the time mode. Then, increase the distance between M450 and Bike 1 so that Bike 2 is the

one nearest to M450. Enter the pre-training mode again.

lTouch the sensor in Bike 2 with M450.

START A SESSION WITH TRAINING TARGET

You can create detailed training targets in the Flow web service and sync them to your M450 via Flowsync

software or Flow app. During training you can easily follow the guidance on your device.

To start a training session with a training target, do as follows:

1. Begin by going to Diary or Favorites.

2. In Diary, choose the day the target is scheduled and press START, and then choose the target from

the list and press START. Any notes you have added to the target are displayed.

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 M450 has found all the signals, press START. Recording started is displayed and you can

start training.

For more information on training targets, see Training Targets.

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. Begin by going to Timers >Interval timer. Choose Set timer(s) to create new timers.

2. Choose Time-based or Distance-based:

lTime-based:Define minutes and seconds for the timer and press START.

lDistance-based:Set the distance for the timer and press START.

3. Set another timer? is shown. To set another timer, choose Yes and repeat step 2.

4. 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.

5. When M450 has found all the signals, press START. Recording started is displayed and you can

start training.

You can also start the Interval timer during the session, for example after warm-up. Press and hold

LIGHT to enter Quick menu, and then choose Interval timer.

FUNCTIONS DURING TRAINING

TAKE A LAP

Press START to record a lap. Laps can also be taken automatically. In sport profile settings, set Automatic

lap to Lap distance or Lap duration. If you choose Lap distance, set the distance after which each lap is

taken. If you choose Lap duration, set the duration after each lap is taken.

LOCK A HEART RATE, SPEED OR POWER ZONE

Press and hold START to lock the heart rate, speed or power zone you are currently in. To lock/unlock the

zone, press and hold START. If your heart rate, speed or power goes beyond the locked zone, you will be noti-

fied with audio feedback.

The heart rate, speed and power zones can be activated in the Flow web service. You can individually

customize the zones for each sport profile they’re available in. To edit the zones, sign in to the Flow web ser-

vice, and click your name in the upper right corner. Choose Sport Profiles, and the sport profile you want to

edit. The zones can be set under Heart rate, Speed/Pace and Power Settings. After editing the zones, sync

them to your training device via FlowSync.

CHANGE PHASE DURING A PHASED SESSION

Press and hold LIGHT. Quick menu is displayed. Choose Start next phase from the list, and press START.

If you have chosen automatic phase change, the phase will change automatically when you have finished a

phase. You will be notified with audio feedback.

You can create phased training targets in the Flow web service. For more information, see Training Tar-

gets.

CHANGE SETTINGS IN QUICK MENU

Press and hold LIGHT. Quick menu is displayed. You can change certain settings without pausing your train-

ing session. For more information, see Quick Menu.

PAUSE/STOP A TRAINING SESSION

1. To pause a training session, press the BACK button. Recording paused

is displayed and the M450 goes to pause mode. To continue your training ses-

sion, press START.

2. To stop a training session, press and hold the BACK button for three

seconds during training recording or in pause mode until Recording ended is

displayed.

Pause time is not included in the total training time.

AFTER TRAINING

Get instant analysis and in-depth insights into your training with M450, Flow app and Flow web service.

TRAINING SUMMARY ON YOUR M450

After each training session, you'll get an instant training summary of your session. To view your training sum-

mary later, go to Diary and choose the day, and then choose the summary of the session you want to view.

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M450 rewards you every time you reach your Personal best result in aver-

age speed/pace, distance or calories. The Personal best results are sep-

arate for each sport profile.

Time when you started the session, duration of the session and distance

covered during the session.

Distance is visible if the GPS function was on or Polar Speed Sensor

Bluetooth® Smart in use.

Textual feedback on your performance. The feedback is based on training

time distribution on heart rate zones, calorie expenditure and duration of the

session.

Press START for more details.

Training benefit is shown if you used a heart rate sensor and trained for

at least a total of 10 minutes in the heart rate zones.

Time you spent on each heart rate zone.

Visible if you used a heart rate sensor.

Your average and maximum heart rate are shown in beats per minute and per-

centage of maximum heart rate.

Visible if you used a heart rate sensor.

Calories burned during the session and fat burn % of calories.

Time you spent in each speed zone.

Visible if the GPS function was on or Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth®

Smart in use.

Average and maximum speed/pace of the session.

Visible if the GPS functionwas on or Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth®

Smart in use.

Average and maximum cadence of the session.

Visible if Polar LOOK Kéo Power sensor or Polar Cadence Sensor

Bluetooth® Smart in use.

Average and maximum power of the session.

Visible if Polar LOOK Kéo Power sensor in use.

Time you spent on each power zone.

Visible if Polar LOOK Kéo Power sensor in use.

Maximum altitude, ascended meters/feet and descended meters/feet.

The number of laps and the best and average duration of a lap.

Press START for more details.

The number of automatic laps and the best and average duration of an auto-

matic lap.

Press START for more details.

POLAR FLOW APP

Sync your M450 with Flow app to analyze your data at a glance after each session. The Flow app allows you

to see a quick overview of your training data.

For information, see Polar Flow App.

POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE

The Polar Flow web service allows you to analyze every detail of your training and learn more about your per-

formance. Follow your progress and also share your best sessions with others.

For more information, see Polar Flow Web Service.

FEATURES

AssistedGPS (A-GPS) 43

GPS Features 44

Back to Start 44

Barometer 44

Smart Coaching 45

Training Benefit 45

Training Load and Recovery 47

Fitness Test 47

Orthostatic Test 50

Heart Rate Zones 51

Smart Calories 55

Speed and Power Zones 55

Settings 55

Training Target with Speed and Power Zones 56

During Training 56

After Training 56

Sport Profiles 56

ASSISTEDGPS (A-GPS)

The M450 has built-in GPS that provides accurate speed and distance measurement for a range of outdoor

sports, and allows you to see your route on map in the Flow app and web service after your session.

M450 uses AssistNow® Offline service to acquire a fast satellite fix. The AssistNow Offline service provides

A-GPS data that tells your M450 the predicted positions of the GPS satellites. This way the M450 knows

where to search for the satellites and thus is able to acquire signals from them within seconds, even under dif-

ficult signal conditions.

The A-GPS data updates once a day. The latest A-GPS data file is automatically updated to your M450 when

you sync your M450 with the Flow web service via the FlowSync software.

A-GPS EXPIRY DATE

The A-GPS data file is valid for up to 14 days. Finding GPS satelllite signals is relatively fast during the first

three days. Time needed for the satellite fix progressively increases during the 10th-14th days. Regular

updates help to ensure a fast satellite fix.

You can check the expiry date for the current A-GPS data file from your M450. In M450, go to Settings >Gen-

eral settings >About your product >A-GPS exp. date. If the data file has expired, sync your M450 with

the Flow web service via the FlowSync software to update A-GPS data.

Once the A-GPS data file has expired, more time may be needed for finding the satellite signals.

GPS FEATURES

M450 includes the following GPS features:

lDistance: Accurate distance during and after your session.

lSpeed/Pace: Accurate speed/pace information during and after your session.

lBack to start: Directs you to your starting point in the shortest distance possible, as well as shows the

distance to your starting point. Now you can check out more adventurous routes and explore them

safely, knowing that you're only a touch of a button away from seeing the direction to where you star-

ted.

BACK TO START

The back to start feature guides you back to the starting point of your session.

To use the back to start feature:

1. Press and hold LIGHT. Quick menu is displayed.

2. Choose Set location guide on,Location guide arrow view set on is displayed, and M450 goes to

Back to Start view.

To return to your starting point:

lKeep moving in order for M450 to determine which direction you are going. An arrow will point in the dir-

ection of your starting point.

lTo get back to the starting point, always turn in the direction of the arrow.

lThe M450 also shows the bearing and the direct distance (beeline) between you and the starting point.

When in unfamiliar surroundings, always keep a map at hand in case the M450 loses the satellite signal or

the battery runs out.

BAROMETER

The barometer features include:

lAltitude, ascent and descent

lTemperature during training (can be viewed on the display)

lInclinometer (Requires Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart)

lReal time VAM (mean ascent velocity)

lAltitude-compensated calories

M450 measures altitude with an atmospheric air pressure sensor and converts the measured air pressure into

an altitude reading. This is the most accurate way to measure altitude and altitude changes (ascent / descent)

after calibration. Ascent and descent are shown in meters/feet. Uphill/downhill steepness is shown in per-

centages and grade, and is only visible during training when using a Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart.

To make sure that the altitude reading remains accurate, it needs to be calibrated whenever a reliable ref-

erence, such as a peak or a topographic map, is available or when at sea level. Pressure variations due to

weather conditions, or indoor air-conditioning, may affect altitude readings.

The temperature shown is the temperature of your M450.

Altitude is automatically calibrated with GPS, and it will be shown in gray until it's calibrated. To get the

most accurate altitude readings, it's recommended to always calibrate altitude manually 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.

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.

M450 includes the following Smart Coaching features:

lTraining Benefit

lTraining Load and Recovery (this feature is available in the Polar Flow web service)

lFitness Test

lOrthostatic Test

lHeart rate zones

lSmart calories

TRAINING BENEFIT

The Training Benefit feature helps you better understand the effectiveness of your training. This feature

requires the use of the heart rate sensor. After each training session you get textual feedback on your per-

formance providing that you have trained at least a total of 10 minutes in the sport zones. The feedback is

based on training time distribution on sport zones, calorie expenditure and duration. In Training Files you get

the feedback in more detail. The descriptions of different training benefit options are listed in the table below

Feedback Benefit

Maximum training+ That was a hard session! You improved your sprint speed and the

nervous system of your muscles, which make you more efficient.

This session also increased your resistance to fatigue.

Feedback Benefit

Maximum training That was a hard session! You improved your sprint speed and the

nervous system of your muscles, which make you more efficient.

Maximum & Tempo training What a session! You improved your speed and efficiency. This

session also significantly developed your aerobic fitness and your

ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer.

Tempo & Maximum training What a session! You significantly improved your aerobic fitness

and your ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer. This ses-

sion also developed your speed and efficiency.

Tempo training+ Great pace in a long session! You improved your aerobic fitness,

speed, and ability to sustain high intensity effort for longer. This

session also increased your resistance to fatigue.

Tempo training Great pace! You improved your aerobic fitness, speed, and ability

to sustain high intensity effort for longer.

Tempo & Steady state training 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.

Steady state & Tempo training Good pace! You improved your aerobic fitness and the endurance

of your muscles. This session also developed your ability to sus-

tain high intensity effort for longer.

Steady state training + Excellent! This long session improved the endurance of your

muscles and your aerobic fitness. It also increased your res-

istance to fatigue.

Steady state training Excellent! You improved the endurance of your muscles and your

aerobic fitness.

Steady state & Basic training, long 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 & Basic training Excellent! You improved the endurance of your muscles and your

aerobic fitness. This session also developed your basic endurance

and your body's ability to burn fat during exercise.

Basic & Steady state training, long 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 & Steady state training Great! You improved your basic endurance and your body's ability

to burn fat during exercise. This session also developed the endur-

ance of your muscles and your aerobic fitness.

Basic training, long Great! This long, low intensity session improved your basic endur-

ance and your body's ability to burn fat during exercise.

Feedback Benefit

Basic training Well done! This low intensity session improved your basic endur-

ance and your body's ability to burn fat during exercise.

Recovery training Very nice session for your recovery. Light exercise like this allows

your body to adapt to your training.

TRAINING LOAD AND RECOVERY

The training load feature in the Diary in Polar Flow web service will conveniently tell you how hard your training

session was, and how much time is needed for complete recovery. This feature tells you if you have

recovered enough for your next session, helping you find the balance between rest and training. In Polar Flow

web service you can control your total workload, optimize your training, and monitor your performance devel-

opment.

Training load takes into consideration different factors which affect your training load and recovery time, such

as heart rate during training, duration of training, and your individual factors, e.g. sex, age, height, and weight.

Continuous monitoring of training load and recovery will help you recognize personal limits, avoid over or

under training, and adjust training intensity and duration according to your daily and weekly targets.

Training Load feature helps you to control total workload, optimize your training, and monitor your performance

development. The feature makes different kinds of training sessions comparable with each other, and helps

you to find the perfect balance between rest and training.

FITNESS TEST

The Polar Fitness Test is an easy, safe and quick way to estimate your aerobic (cardiovascular) fitness at

rest. The result, Polar OwnIndex, is comparable to maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), 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 OwnIndex. 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 dis-

eases and stroke. If you want to improve your aerobic fitness it takes, on average, six weeks of regular train-

ing to see a noticeable change in your OwnIndex. Less fit individuals see progress even more rapidly. The

better your aerobic fitness, the smaller the improvements in your OwnIndex.

Aerobic fitness is best improved by training types that use large muscle groups. Such activities include run-

ning, cycling, walking, rowing, swimming, skating, and cross-country skiing. To monitor your progress, start

by measuring your OwnIndex 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:

lYou can 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.

lAlways take the test in the same environment and at the same hour.

lAvoid eating a heavy meal or smoking 2-3 hours prior to testing.

lAvoid heavy physical exertion, alcohol, and pharmaceutical stimulants on the test day and the pre-

vious day.

lYou 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.

Before starting the test, make sure your physical settings including training background are accurate in Set-

tings > Physical settings

PERFORMING THE TEST

To perform the fitness test, go toTests > Fitness Test > Relax and start the test.

lSearching for heart rate is displayed. When heart rate is found, a heart rate graph, your current heart

rate and Lie down & relax is shown on the display. Stay relaxed and limit body movements and com-

munication with other people.

lYou can interrupt the test in any phase by pressing BACK. Test canceled is displayed.

If M450 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 estim-

ated VO2max is displayed.

Update to VO2max to physical settings? is displayed.

lSelect Yes to save the value to your Physical settings.

lSelect No only if you know your recently measured VO2max value, and if it differs more than one fit-

ness level class from the result.

Your latest test result is shown in Tests > Fitness test > 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

Men

Age / Years Very low Low Fair Moderate Good Very good Elite

20-24 < 32 32-37 38-43 44-50 51-56 57-62 > 62

25-29 < 31 31-35 36-42 43-48 49-53 54-59 > 59

30-34 < 29 29-34 35-40 41-45 46-51 52-56 > 56

35-39 < 28 28-32 33-38 39-43 44-48 49-54 > 54

40-44 < 26 26-31 32-35 36-41 42-46 47-51 > 51

45-49 < 25 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-43 44-48 > 48

50-54 < 24 24-27 28-32 33-36 37-41 42-46 > 46

55-59 < 22 22-26 27-30 31-34 35-39 40-43 > 43

60-65 < 21 21-24 25-28 29-32 33-36 37-40 > 40

Women

Age / Years Very low Low Fair Moderate Good Very good Elite

20-24 < 27 27-31 32-36 37-41 42-46 47-51 > 51

25-29 < 26 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-44 45-49 > 49

30-34 < 25 25-29 30-33 34-37 38-42 43-46 > 46

35-39 < 24 24-27 28-31 32-35 36-40 41-44 > 44

40-44 < 22 22-25 26-29 30-33 34-37 38-41 > 41

45-49 < 21 21-23 24-27 28-31 32-35 36-38 > 38

50-54 < 19 19-22 23-25 26-29 30-32 33-36 > 36

55-59 < 18 18-20 21-23 24-27 28-30 31-33 > 33

60-65 < 16 16-18 19-21 22-24 25-27 28-30 > 30

The classification is based on a literature review of 62 studies where VO2max was measured directly in

healthy adult subjects in the USA, Canada and 7 European countries. Reference: Shvartz E, Reibold RC. Aer-

obic fitness norms for males and females aged 6 to 75 years: a review. Aviat Space Environ Med; 61:3-11,

1990.

VO2MAX

A clear link exists between maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) of the body and cardiorespiratory fitness

because oxygen delivery to tissues is dependent on lung and heart function. VO2max (maximal oxygen

uptake, maximal aerobic power) is the maximal rate at which oxygen can be used by the body during maximal

exercise; it is related directly to the maximal capacity of the heart to deliver blood to the muscles. VO2max can

be measured or predicted by fitness tests (e.g. maximal exercise tests, submaximal exercise tests, Polar Fit-

ness Test). VO2max is a good index of cardiorespiratory fitness and a good predictor of performance capability

in endurance events such as distance running, cycling, cross-country skiing, and swimming.

VO2max can be expressed either as milliliters per minute (ml/min = ml ■ min-1) or this value can be divided by

the person’s body weight in kilograms (ml/kg/min = ml ■ kg-1■ min-1).

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 (tem-

perature, altitude), and others. Long term follow-up helps you to optimize your training and prevent over-

training.

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 fol-

low-up.

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 both 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:

lWear the heart rate sensor.

lYou should be relaxed and calm.

lYou can be seated in a relaxed position or lying in bed. The position should always be the same when

you do the test.

lThe test can take place anywhere – at home, in the office, at a health club – as long as the test envir-

onment is peaceful. There should be no disturbing noises (for example, television, radio or telephone)

or other people talking to you.

lAvoid eating, drinking and smoking 2-3 hours prior to the test.

lIt is 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.

PERFORMING THE TEST

Choose Tests > Orthostatic test > Relax and start the test.Searching for heart rate is displayed. When

heart rate is found Lie down & relax is shown on the display.

lYour heart rate graph is shown on the display. Do not move during this first part of the test, which lasts

3 minutes.

lAfter 3 minutes, the M450 will beep and Stand up is displayed. Stand up and remain standing still for 3

minutes.

lAfter 3 minutes, the M450 will beep again and the test is finished.

lYou can interrupt the test in any phase by pressing BACK. Test canceled is displayed.

If M450 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 a result you see your HRrest, HRstand and HRpeak values compared with the average of your previous

results.

Your latest test result is shown in Tests > Orthostatic test > Latest result. Only your most recently per-

formed 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 Ortho-

static test results, go to the Flow web service and select the test from your Diary to view details from it.

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.

Target zone Intensity % of HRmax

HRmax = Maximum

heart rate (220-age).

Example: Heart

rate zones (in

beats per minute)

for a 30-years-old

person, whose

maximum heart

rate is 190 bpm

(220–30).

Example durations Training effect

MAXIMUM 90–100% 171–190 bpm less than 5

minutes

Benefits: Max-

imal or near

maximal effort

for breathing

and muscles.

Feels like:

Very exhaust-

ing for breath-

ing and

muscles.

Recommended

for: Very exper-

ienced and fit

athletes. Short

intervals only,

usually in final

preparation for

short events.

HARD 80–90% 152–172 bpm 2–10 minutes Benefits:

Increased abil-

ity to sustain

high speed

endurance.

Feels like:

Causes mus-

cular fatigue

and heavy

breathing.

Recommended

for: Exper-

ienced athletes

for year-round

training, and for

Target zone Intensity % of HRmax

HRmax = Maximum

heart rate (220-age).

Example: Heart

rate zones (in

beats per minute)

for a 30-years-old

person, whose

maximum heart

rate is 190 bpm

(220–30).

Example durations Training effect

various dur-

ations.

Becomes more

important dur-

ing pre com-

petition

season.

MODERATE 70–80% 133–152 bpm 10–40 minutes Benefits:

Enhances gen-

eral training

pace, makes

moderate

intensity

efforts easier

and improves

efficiency.

Feels like:

Steady, con-

trolled, fast

breathing.

Recommended

for: Athletes

training for

events, or look-

ing for per-

formance

gains.

LIGHT 60–70% 114-133 bpm 40–80 minutes Benefits:

Improves gen-

eral base fit-

ness, improves

recovery and

boosts meta-

bolism.

Feels like:

Target zone Intensity % of HRmax

HRmax = Maximum

heart rate (220-age).

Example: Heart

rate zones (in

beats per minute)

for a 30-years-old

person, whose

maximum heart

rate is 190 bpm

(220–30).

Example durations Training effect

Comfortable

and easy, low

muscle and car-

diovascular

load.

Recommended

for: Everybody

for long training

sessions dur-

ing base train-

ing periods and

for recovery

exercises dur-

ing competition

season.

VERY LIGHT 50–60% 104–114 bpm 20–40 minutes Benefits:

Helps to warm

up and cool

down and

assists recov-

ery.

Feels like:

Very easy,

little strain.

Recommended

for: For recov-

ery and cool-

down, through-

out training sea-

son.

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 ses-

sions in this zone are easy and aerobic. Long-duration training in this light zone results in effective energy

expenditure. Progress will require persistence.

Aerobic power is enhanced in heart rate zone 3. The training intensity is higher than in sport zones 1 and 2, but

still mainly aerobic. Training in sport zone 3 may, for example, consist of intervals followed by recovery. Train-

ing 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. Suf-

ficient recovery between intervals is very important. The training pattern in zones 4 and 5 is designed to pro-

duce peak performance.

The Polar target heart rate zones can be personalized by using a laboratory measured HRmax value, or by tak-

ing 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 intensity. For instance, when crossing from heart rate tar-

get 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. The energy

expenditure calculation is based on:

lBody weight, height, age, gender

lIndividual maximum heart rate (HRmax)

lHeart rate during training

lIndividual maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max)

lAltitude

SPEED AND POWER ZONES

With the speed and power zones you can easily monitor speed or power during your session, and adjust your

speed or power to achieve the targeted training effect. The zones can be used to guide the efficiency of your

training during sessions, and help you mix different training intensities for optimal results.

SETTINGS

The speed and power zone settings can be adjusted in the Flow web service. They can be turned on or off in

the sport profiles they are available in. There are five different zones, and the zone limits can be manually

adjusted or you can use the default ones. They are sport specific, allowing you to adjust the zones to best suit

each sport. The zones are available in running sports (including team sports that involve running), cycling

sports as well as rowing and canoeing.

Default

If you choose Default, you cannot change the limits. The default zones are optimized for a person with a rel-

atively high fitness level.

Free

If you choose Free, all limits can be changed. For example, if you have tested your actual thresholds, such as

the anaerobic and aerobic thresholds, or the upper and lower lactate thresholds, you can train with the zones

based on your individual threshold speed or pace. We recommend that you set your anaerobic threshold

speed and pace as the minimum for zone 5. If you also use the aerobic threshold, set that as the minimum of

zone 3.

TRAINING TARGET WITH SPEED AND POWER ZONES

You can create training targets based on speed and power zones. After synchronizing the targets via

FlowSync, you’ll receive guidance from your training device during training.

DURING TRAINING

During your training you can view which zone you are currently training in and the time spent in each zone.

AFTER TRAINING

In the training summary on M450, you'll see an overview of the time spent in each speed or power zone. After

syncing, detailed visual speed or power zone information can be viewed in the Flow web service.

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.

For more information, see Sport Profiles Settings and Sport Profiles in Flow Web Service.

CHANGEABLE COVER

Change the M450 back cover to match the colors of your bike perfectly! You can buy additional back covers in

different colors separately.

To change the cover

At the top right corner of M450, put your thumbnail in the groove between the case and the back cover to open

the cover slightly.

Using your other thumbnail, open the cover a bit more from the top of M450. Then, lift the cover off.

Place the bottom edge of the color back cover against the bottom edge of M450 (1). Then press the top of the

cover until it snaps into place (2).

POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE

The Polar Flow web service allows you to plan and analyze every detail of your training and learn more about

your performance. Set up and customize M450 to perfectly fit your training needs by adding sports and tail-

oring settings and training views. Follow and visually analyze your progress, create training targets,and add

them to your favorites.

With the Flow web service you can:

lAnalyze all of your training details with visual graphs and a route view

lCompare specific data with others like laps or speed vs. heart rate

lSee how your training load affects your cumulative recovery status

lSee long-term progress by following the trends and details which matter to you the most

lFollow your progress with sports specific weekly or monthly reports

lShare highlights with your followers

lRelive 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 M450 and Flow 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. You can add routes to your

favorites but they will not be synced to the M450. 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 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 cus-

tom 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 M450 via Flowsync software or

Flow app. During training you can easily follow the guidance on your device.

lQuick Target: Fill in one value. Choose a duration, distance or calorie target.

lPhased 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.

lFavorites: 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 M450 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. Go to Diary, and click Add >Training target.

2. In the Add training target view, choose Quick,Phased or Favorite (Race Pace target is not avail-

able for Polar M450).

QUICK TARGET

1. Choose Quick.

2. Choose Sport, enter Target name (required), Date (optional) and Time(optional) and any Notes

(optional) you want to add.

3. Fill in one of the following values: duration, distance or calories . You can only fill in one of the values.

4. Click Save to add the target to your Diary, or the favorites icon to add it to your Favorites.

PHASED TARGET

1. Choose Phased.

2. Choose Sport, enter Target name (required), Date (optional) and Time(optional) and any Notes

(optional) you want to add.

3. Add phases to your target. Choose distance or duration for each phase, manual or automatic next

phase start and the intensity.

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 as a template for your target.

3. Choose Sport, enter Target name (required), Date (optional) and Time (optional) and any Notes

(optional) you want to add.

4. You can edit the target if you wish, or leave it as it is.

5. Click Update changes to save changes made to the favorite. Click Add to diary to add the target to

your Diary without updating the favorite.

After syncing your training targets to your M450, you can find:

lScheduled training targets in Diary (current week and the next 4 weeks)

lTraining 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 "Start a Training Session" on page35

FAVORITES

In Favorites, you can store and manage your favorite training targets. Your M450 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 M450 when syncing.

You can change the order of your favorites by dragging and dropping them. Choose the favorite you want to

move and drag it into the place you want to put it in the list.

ADD A TRAINING TARGET TO FAVORITES:

1. Create a training target.

2. Click the favorites icon in the lower right corner of the page.

3. The target is added to your favorites

1. Choose an existing target from your Diary.

2. Click the favorites icon in the lower right corner of the page.

3. The target is added to your favorites.

EDIT A FAVORITE

1. Click the favorites icon in the upper right corner next to your name. All your favorite routes and train-

ing targets are shown.

2. Choose the favorite you want to edit. Change the name of the target, or choose edit in the lower right

corner to modify the target.

REMOVE A FAVORITE

Click the delete icon in upper right corner of the training target to remove it from the favorites list.

SPORT PROFILES IN FLOW WEB SERVICE

There are six sport profiles on your M450 by default. In the Flow web service you can add new sport profiles to

your sports list, as well as edit them and existing profiles. Your M450 can contain a maximum of 20 sport pro-

files. 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 M450 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 your name/profile photo in the upper right corner.

2. Choose Sport Profiles.

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:

BASICS

lAutomatic lap (Can be set to duration or distance-based)

lTraining sounds

lSpeed view

HEART RATE

lHeart rate view (choose beats per minute (bpm) or % of maximum.)

lHeart rate visible to other devices (Other compatible devices using Bluetooth ® Smart wireless tech-

nology (e.g. gym equipment) can detect your heart rate.)

lHeart 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.

TRAINING VIEWS

Choose what information you see on your training views during your sessions. You can have a total of eight dif-

ferent training views for each sport profile. Each training view can have a maximum of four 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 seven categories:

TIME ENVIRONMENT BODYMEASUREMENT DISTANCE

lTime of day

lDuration

lLap time

lAutomatic

lap time

lLast lap

time

lAltitude

lAscent

lLap ascent

lAutomatic lap

ascent

lDescent

lLap descent

lAutomatic lap

descent

lLap VAM

lInclinometer

lTemperature

lHeart rate

lAverage heart rate

lLap HR average

lAutomatic lap average

heart rate

lLast lap average heart rate

lMaximum heart rate

lLap maximum heart rate

lAutomatic lap maximum

heart rate

lLast lap maximum heart

rate

lCalories

lHR zone pointer

lTime in HR zones

lHR limits

lDistance

lLap distance

lAutomatic lap

distance

SPEED CADENCE POWER

lSpeed/pace lCadence lPower

SPEED CADENCE POWER

lAverage speed/pace

lLap average speed/pace

lAutomatic lap average

speed/pace

lLast lap average

speed/pace

lMaximum speed/pace

lLap maximum speed/pace

lAutomatic lap max

speed/pace

lLast lap maximum

speed/pace

lSpeed/pace zone pointer

lDistance in speed/pace

zones

lTime in speed/pace zones

lSpeed/pace limits

lAverage cadence

lLap average cadence

lAutomatic lap average

cadence

lLast lap average

cadence

lMaximum cadence

lLap maximum cadence

lRolling average power

lAverage power

lLap average power

lAutomatic lap average power

lLast lap average power

lMaximum power

lLap maximum power

lAutomatic lap maximum power

lLast lap maximum power

lPower zone pointer

lForce max of revolution

lLeft/right balance

lAverage left/right balance

lLap average left/right balance

lAutomatic lap average left/right

balance

lLast lap average left/right bal-

ance

Depending on your power view selection in Sport profile settings, the power output is shown in W(Watts),

W/kg (Watts/kg) or FTP % (% of functional threshold power).

When you are done with the sport profile settings, click save. To sync the settings to your M450, press syn-

chronize in FlowSync.

POLAR FLOW APP

Polar Flow app allows you to see an instant visual interpretation of your training data straight after your ses-

sion. It lets you easily access your training targets and view test results. Flow app is the easiest way to sync

your training data from your M450 with the Flow web service.

When using the app with your M450, you can:

lGet a quick overview of your training and analyze every detail of your performance right away

lRoute view on a map

lTraining Benefit

lTraining Load and recovery time

lStart time and duration of your session

lAverage and maximum speed/pace and distance

lAverage and maximum heart rate, cumulative heart rate zones

lCalories and fat burn % of calories

lMaximum altitude, ascent and descent

lLap details

lSee your progress with weekly summaries in the calendar

Before you can start using the Flow app, you need have your M450 registered in the Flow web service.

The registration takes place when you set up your M450 at flow.polar.com/start. For more information, see

Set Up Your M450.

To start using the Flow app, download it from the App Store or Google Play onto your mobile device. For sup-

port and more information on using the Polar Flow app, go to www.polar.com/en/support/Flow_app. Before

taking a new mobile device (smartphone, tablet) into use, you need to pair it with your M450. For more inform-

ation, see Pairing.

To see your training data in the Flow app, you must sync your M450 with it after your session. For information

on syncing M450 with the Flow app, see Syncing.

SYNCING

You can transfer data from your M450 via the USB cable with the FlowSync software or wirelessly via

Bluetooth Smart® with the Polar Flow app. To be able sync data between your M450 and the Flow web ser-

vice and app, you need to have a Polar account and the FlowSync software. Go to flow.polar.com/start, and

create your Polar account in the Polar Flow web service and download and install the FlowSync software onto

your PC. Download the Flow app onto your mobile from the App Store or Google Play.

Remember to sync and keep your data up-to-date between your M450, the web service and the mobile app

wherever you are.

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 down-

load and install it before trying to sync.

1. Plug the micro USB connector into the USB port in the M450, and plug the other end of the cable into

your PC. 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 M450 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 M450 is plugged into your computer, press the

synchronize button on FlowSync to transfer to the settings to your M450.

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.

SYNC WITH FLOW APP

Before syncing make sure:

lYou have a Polar account and Flow app

lYou have registered your M450 in the Flow web service and synced data via FlowSync software at

least once.

lYour mobile device has Bluetooth turned on, and airplane mode/flight mode is not turned on.

lYou have paired your M450 with your mobile. For more information , "Pairing" on page17

There are two ways to sync your data:

1. Sign into Flow app and press and hold the BACK button on your M450.

2. Connecting to device is displayed, followed by Connecting to app.

3. Syncing completed is displayed when you are done.

1. Sign into Flow app and go to Settings > General settings > Pair and sync > Sync data and press

the START button on your M450.

2. Connecting to device is displayed, followed by Connecting to app.

3. Syncing completed is displayed when you are done.

When you sync your M450 with the Flow app, your training data is also synced automatically via an inter-

net 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.

CARING FOR YOUR M450

Like any electronic device, the Polar M450 should be kept clean and treated with care. The instructions below

will help you fulfill the guarantee obligations, keep the device in peak condition and avoid any issues in char-

ging or syncing.

M450

Keep your training device clean. Use a damp paper towel to wipe dirt from the training device. To maintain the

water resistance, do not wash the training device with a pressure washer. Do not immerse the training device

in water. 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 sealing surface area of the lid/back case. Gently wipe to remove any dirt. Do not use any sharp

tools or equipment for cleaning, which could cause scratches to the plastic parts.

Not suitable for bathing or swimming. Protected against wash splashes and raindrops. Do not immerse

the training device in water. Using the training device in excessive rainfall may cause interference on GPS

reception.

Do not leave the device in extreme cold (below –10 °C/14 °F) and heat (above 50 °C/120 °F) or under

direct sunlight.

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).

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 moisturizing 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.

STORING

M450: Keep your training device in a cool and dry place. Do not keep it in a damp environment, in non-breath-

able material (a plastic bag or a sports bag) nor with conductive material (a wet towel). Do not expose the train-

ing 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.

Heart rate sensor: Dry and store the heart rate sensor strap and the connector separately to maximize the

battery lifetime. Keep the heart rate sensor in a cool and dry place. To prevent snap oxidation, do not store the

heart rate sensor wet in non-breathing material, such as a sports bag. Do not expose the heart rate sensor to

direct sunlight for extended periods.

SERVICE

During the two-year guarantee/warranty period we recommend that you have service done by an authorized

Polar Service Center only. 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-spe-

cific websites.

vices 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

BATTERIES

The Polar M450 has an internal, rechargeable battery. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge

cycles. You can charge and discharge the battery over 300 times before a notable decrease in its capacity.

The number of charge cycles also varies according to use and operating conditions.

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 sep-

arate 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 Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery.

Keep the batteries away from children. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. Batteries should be dis-

posed 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 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.polar.com/us-en.

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.

1. Using a coin, open the battery

cover by turning it coun-

terclockwise to OPEN.

2. Insert the battery (CR 2025)

inside the cover with the positive

(+) side against the cover. Make

sure the sealing ring is in the

groove to ensure water res-

istance.

3. Press the cover back into the con-

nector.

4. Use the coin to turn the cover

clockwise to CLOSE.

Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type.

PRECAUTIONS

The Polar M450 training device shows your performance indicators. 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 cycling cadence when used with a cadence sensor and power output

when used with Kéo Power Bluetooth® Smart. No other use is intended or implied.

The training device should not be used for obtaining environmental measurements that require professional or

industrial precision.

INTERFERENCE DURING TRAINING

Electromagnetic Interference and Training Equipment

Disturbance may occur near electrical devices. Also WLAN base stations may cause interference when train-

ing with the training device. To avoid erratic reading or misbehavior, move away from possible sources of dis-

turbance.

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 wire-

less heart rate measurement. For further information, www.polar.com/support.

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.

lHave you been physically inactive for the past 5 years?

lDo you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol?

lAre you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?

lDo you have a history of breathing problems?

lDo you have symptoms of any disease?

lAre you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment?

lDo you use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device?

lDo you smoke?

lAre you pregnant?

Note that in addition to training intensity, medications for heart conditions, blood pressure, psychological con-

ditions, 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 that you stop the training or continue at a lighter

intensity.

Note! If you are using a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, you can use Polar products. In theory

interference to pacemaker caused by Polar products should not be possible. In practice no reports exist to sug-

gest 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.

The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause a black color to come off the heart rate

sensor’s surface, possibly staining light-colored clothes. If you use perfume or insect repellent on your skin,

you must ensure that it does not come into contact with the training device or the heart rate sensor.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

M450

Battery type: Rechargeable 400mAh, 4,35V battery

Operating time: Up to 16 hours with GPS and heart rate

sensor

Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F

Training device materials: PC+GF, ABS, PC, PMMA, TPU

Watch accuracy: Better than ± 0.5 seconds / day at 25 °C

/ 77 °F temperature

GPS accuracy: Distance ±2%, speed ±2 km/h

Altitude resolution: 1 m

Ascent/Descent resolution: 5 m

Maximum altitude: 9000 m / 29525 ft

Sample rate: 1 s

Accuracy of heart rate monitor: ± 1% or 1 bpm, whichever larger. Defin-

ition applies to stable conditions.

Heart rate measuring range: 15-240 bpm

Current speed display range: 0-399 km/h 247.9 mph

Water resistance: IPX7 (rainproof, not suitable for swim-

ming)

Memory capacity: 70 h training with GPS and heart rate

depending on your language settings

Display resolution: 128 x 128

H7 HEART RATE SENSOR

Battery life: 200 h

Battery type: CR 2025

Battery sealing ring: O-ring 20.0 x 1.0 Material FPM

Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C/14 °F to 122 °F

Connector material: Polyamide

Strap material: 38% Polyamide, 29% Polyurethane,

20% Elastane, 13% Polyester

Water resistance: 30 m

Uses Bluetooth® Smart wireless technology.

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:

Computer operating system 64-bit

Windows 7 X

Windows 8 X

Mac OS X 10.6 X

Mac OS X 10.7 X

Mac OS X 10.8 X

Mac OS X 10.9 X

Mac OS X 10.10 X

POLAR FLOW MOBILE APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY

Polar Flow mobile app for iOS needs Apple’s iOS 7.0 or later.

liPhone 4S or later

Polar Flow mobile app for Android needs Android 4.3 or later

The Polar M450 training device applies the following patented technologies, among others:

lOwnIndex® technology for Fitness test.

WATER RESISTANCE

Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International IEC 60529 IPX7 (1m, 30min, 20ºC).

Products are divided into four different categories according to water resistance. Check the back of your Polar

product for the water resistance category and compare it to the chart below. Please note that these definitions

do not necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers.

Marking on case back Water resistant characteristics

Water resistant IPX7 Not suitable for bathing or swimming.

Protected against wash splashes and

raindrops. Do not wash with a pressure

washer.

Water resistant 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)

LIMITED INTERNATIONAL POLAR GUARANTEE

lThis guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national or state laws

in force, or the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract.

lThis 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.

lPolar 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.

lThe receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase!

lThe 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 strap and Polar apparel.

lThe 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.

lItems purchased second hand are not covered by the two (2) year warranty, unless otherwise stip-

ulated by local law.

lDuring 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 mar-

keted.

Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy, Professorintie 5, FI-90440 KEMPELE, Tel +358 8 5202 100, Fax +358 8

5202 300, www.polar.com.

Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2008 certified company.

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 trade-

marks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Polar Electro Oy is under license.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

This product is compliant with Directives 1999/5/EC and 2011/65/EU. The relevant Declar-

ation 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 accu-

mulators. These products and batteries/accumulators inside Polar products should thus be

disposed of separately in EU countries. Polar encourages you to minimize possible 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.

To see the M450-specific regulatory labels, go to Settings >General settings >About your product.

Regulatory markings printed on the device can be found on the back of the case, under the back cover.

For instructions on removing the back cover, see Changeable cover.

Regulatory information is available at www.polar.com/support.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

CANADA

Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or

modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Polar Electro Oy n’a approué aucune modification apportée à l’appareil par l’utilisateur, quelle qu’en soit la

nature. Tout changement ou toute modification peuvent annuler le droit d’utilisation de l’appareil par l’util-

isateur.

Industry Canada (IC) regulatory information

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter-

ference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de

licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil-

lage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est

susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

USA

Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or

modifi cations could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC regulatory information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-

suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular install-

ation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This product emits radio frequency energy, but the radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC

radio frequency exposure limits.

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits forth for an uncontrolled environment. Never-

theless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact with the antenna dur-

ing normal operation is minimized.

RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION

Polar M450 device was evaluated for body-worn operations with the separation distance of 1 cm (0.39 inches)

between the user’s body and the device.

To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 1

cm (0.39 inches) must be maintained between the user's body and the device.

If positioned less than 10 mm from the body the SAR measurement of the device may exceed the FCC and

Industry Canada exposure guidelines for body-worn operations.

Informations sur l'exposition aux radiofréquences :

Le dispositif Polar M450 été évalué en vue d'une utilisation comme appareil portatif avec la distance de sépar-

ation de 1 cm entre le corps de l'utilisateur et le dispositif.

Pour satisfaire aux exigences de la FCC et d'Industry Canada en matière d'exposition aux radiofréquences,

une distance d'au moins 1 cm doit être maintenue entre le corps de l'utilisateur et le dispositif.

S'il est placé à moins de 10 mm du corps, la mesure du DAS du dispositif peut dépasser les directives de la

FCC et d'Industry Canada concernant l'exposition aux radiofréquences pour les appareils portatifs.

DISCLAIMER

lThe 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.

lPolar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual

or with respect to the products described herein.

lPolar 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.

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