Polar GPS Multisport Watch: Getting Started Guide
How to Get Started
1. Charge Your Watch
To wake up and charge your watch, plug it into a powered USB port or a USB charger with the custom cable that came in the box.
2. Set Up Your Watch
Choose your language and setup method. The watch offers three options: (A) on your phone, (B) on your computer, or (C) on your watch. Browse to your preferred option using the ⬆️/⬇️ buttons and confirm with OK. Option A or B is recommended.
To ensure the most accurate and personal training and activity data, precise settings during setup are important.
A. Set Up on Your Phone
Pairing must be done within the Polar Flow app, not your phone's Bluetooth settings.
- Ensure your phone is connected to the internet and Bluetooth® is turned on.
- Download the Polar Flow app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Open the Polar Flow app on your phone. The app will recognize your watch and prompt you to start pairing. Tap the Start Button.
- Accept the Bluetooth pairing request on your phone. Confirm the PIN code on your watch to complete pairing.
- Sign in with your Polar account or create a new one. Follow the in-app prompts for sign-up and setup.
Once setup is complete, tap Save and sync to sync your settings to your watch.
B. Set Up on Your Computer
- Go to flow.polar.com/start and download/install the Polar FlowSync data transfer software.
- Sign in with your Polar account or create a new one. Follow the web service prompts for sign-up and setup.
ℹ️ If a firmware update is available for your watch, it is recommended to install it during setup. This may take up to 10 minutes.
Your watch syncs training data with the Flow mobile app automatically when your phone is within Bluetooth range and the Flow app is running. You can also sync manually by pressing and holding the ↩️ (BACK) button on your watch.
Get to Know Your Watch
The watch display typically shows the time and daily activity status.
Key Button Functions
- OK: Press to confirm selections.
- ⬆️/⬇️: Browse watch faces, training views, menus, and selection lists; adjust values.
- ↩️ (BACK): Return, pause, or stop. In time view, press ↩️ to enter the menu; press and hold to start pairing and syncing.
- ? (LIGHT): Press and hold to lock buttons.
Touch Display* (NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL MODELS)
- Tap the display to choose items.
- Swipe up or down to scroll through lists.
- Swipe left or right in time view to switch between different watch faces.
*Touch display is disabled during training sessions.
Training
Wrist-Based Heart Rate
For accurate heart rate readings during training, wear the watch correctly:
- Wear the watch on top of your wrist, at least a finger's width above the wrist bone.
- Tighten the wristband firmly. The sensor on the back must maintain constant contact with your skin, and the watch should not be able to move on your arm.
When not measuring heart rate, loosen the wristband for a more comfortable fit and to allow your skin to breathe.
Your watch is also compatible with Polar heart rate sensors using chest straps. A heart rate sensor can be purchased as an accessory. Find a full list of compatible sensors and accessories at support.polar.com/en/compatibility.
Start Training
- Wear your watch and tighten the wristband.
- Press ↩️ (BACK) to enter the main menu, choose "Start training", and then browse to a sport profile.
- Go outdoors away from tall buildings and trees. Keep your watch still with the display facing upwards to catch GPS satellite signals. The circle around the GPS icon will turn green when GPS is ready.
- The watch detects your heart rate when it is shown on the display.
- When all signals are found, press OK to start training recording.
Pause and Stop Training
Press ↩️ (BACK) to pause your training session. To continue, press OK. To stop the session, press and hold ↩️ (BACK) when paused until "Recording ended" is displayed. A summary of your training session will appear on your watch immediately after stopping.
Watch Care
Keep your watch clean by rinsing it under running water after each training session. Before charging, ensure the charging contacts on your watch and cable are free of moisture, dust, or dirt. Gently wipe off any dirt or moisture. Do not charge the watch when it is wet.
Polar Flow
Sync your watch with the Polar Flow app after training to get an instant overview and feedback on your training, activity, and sleep.
Sync your training data to the Polar Flow web service via your computer or the Flow app to track achievements, get guidance, and view detailed analysis of your training results, activity, and sleep.
Information about materials and technical specifications is available in the user manual at support.polar.com/en.
Technical Specifications and Legal Information
The radio equipment operates in the 2.402 - 2.480 GHz ISM frequency band with a maximum power of 5 mW.
The Polar Precision Prime optical heart rate sensor fusion technology uses a very small, safe amount of electric current on the skin to measure contact with the wrist, enhancing accuracy.
APP STORE is a service mark of Apple Inc. ANDROID and GOOGLE PLAY are trademarks of Google Inc. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
Manufacturer Information
Manufactured by: POLAR ELECTRO OY
Professorintie 5, 90440 KEMPELE, FINLAND
Contact: CUSTOMERCARE@POLAR.COM | WWW.POLAR.COM
Product Identifier: 17982757.03 ENG 7/2021
Compatibility: Bluetooth®
Product Details
Product: Polar GPS Multisport Watch
Document: Getting Started Guide
Learn more at support.polar.com/en.
Language: English
