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ENGLISH Contents 1. YOUR POLAR AW200 ACTIVITY WATCH BENEFITS ...................................... 4 2. GETTING STARTED ............................ 5 Watch Buttons................................. 5 Watch Modes and Menu Structure .......... 6 What to Do First? .............................. 7 3. BEFORE ACTIVITY ............................. 8 Daily Use ................................... 8 Altitude Measurement ..................... 8 Altitude Calibration ........................
ENGLISH Watch Settings ............................... 24 Daily Alarm On/Off........................24 Time of Day................................25 Date .......................................25 Sound On/Off..............................25 Units (metric/imperial) ...................26 ALTI AUTO On/Off .......................26 Intro On/Off................................27 User Settings ................................. 28 General Settings ............................. 29 Backlight.........................
ENGLISH 1. YOUR POLAR AW200 ACTIVITY WATCH - BENEFITS Once it's on, you don't want to take it off! A gateway to improved wellbeing with a touch of a button! ACTIVITY - Allow yourself to be inspired in the open air. Walking slowly or briskly? What's the effect on your fitness? - See live feedback on Activity Zones and intensity. How much of your hiking time has been beneficial to your health? - Check the Active Time vs Total Time ENVIRONMENT - Enjoy it safely and discover what’s really around you.
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ENGLISH Watch Modes and Menu Structure 6 Getting Started
ENGLISH What to Do First? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Activate your Polar AW200 Activity Watch by pressing the START button twice, until Basic SETTINGS is displayed*. Press START again and follow the instructions on display: Time: select either 12h or 24h. With 12 h, select AM/PM. Enter correct time. Date: DD = days, MM = month, YY = year Units: KILOGRAMS (meters (M) / hectopascal (hPa)/ Centigrades (°C)) or POUNDS (feet (FT) / inches of mercury (inHg) / Fahrenheit (°F) Settings OK? is displayed.
ENGLISH 3. BEFORE ACTIVITY Daily Use Altitude Calibration Your Polar AW200 Activity Watch can be worn on the wrist at all times. Not only does it tell you the time of day and date, but the surrounding temperature and air pressure trend (BARO), as well, helping you keep track of any changes in the weather. To calibrate the altimeter, check your current altitude on a topographic map of your area. Alternatively, calibrate the barometer instead. For this, see 'Barometer Calibration'. 1.
ENGLISH Walking/Hiking Hilly or Flat Terrain If your aim is to roam around in a landscape where altitude is likely to change a lot, we recommend that you follow the altitude trend graph during your hike. It is activated automatically as you start recording your activity.
ENGLISH Barometer Calibration Barometric Trend As barometric and altitude measurements are both based on air pressure, calibrating the barometer will automatically calibrate the altimeter. This is practical in case you don't know the altitude but have access to the internet or can call a local weather station for current barometric information. By using the barometer to predict possible weather changes you can be better prepared and make your outdoor activity more enjoyable and safer.
ENGLISH Temperature You can view the surrounding temperature in both, BARO and ALTI modes. In ALTI mode, press and hold the DOWN button to switch the bottom row view between the time of day and temperature. Your body heat can affect the temperature reading so it is advisable to either wear the activity watch over your sleeve or take it off the wrist for approximately 10 minutes to get the actual temperature of the surrounding.
ENGLISH 4. DURING ACTIVITY Start Action Recording (REC) Starting from TIME mode, either a) press and hold the START button or b) press DOWN to go to ACTION mode and press START. Your Polar AW200 Activity Watch starts recording total time of your walk/hike. To pause recording, press STOP button once. Press it twice to stop recording. 12 During Activity If you have not keyed in the user settings, User set MISSING is displayed.
ENGLISH Reading Data on Display During action recording, you can switch the view on the screen with the UP/DOWN buttons between the following modes; TIME, ACTION or ALTI/BARO: TIME mode: Date / Polar logo (press and hold UP button to switch view) Time of Day ACTION mode 1st view: The Zone Pointer moves within the activity zones and mirrors the speed of your walking or running activity. If you move too slow, it stops. It is visible only during action recording.
ENGLISH Polar Activity Zones Based on walking and running speeds, Polar divides activity into five zones. The following chart displays the zones and their effects on your health and fitness: Slow walking Long slow walks maintain overall health and promote recreation. Walking Brisk walking Running Fast running Regular walking in a comfortable speed improves health and fitness in less fit persons. Brisk walking allows health benefits for all and improves fitness in most individuals.
ENGLISH In addition to walking and running speeds, ascents and descents will also affect intensity, energy expenditure, and muscle fitness. For example, walking uphill slowly can burn as many calories as walking briskly on a flat terrain. Walking or running technique, carrying a backpack and the quality of the surface also have an effect on intensity. This is seen in the amount of expended calories. Below typical calorie expenditures per hour (kcal/h) for a person weighing 75 kg.
ENGLISH Reading Data on Display...continued ALTI mode (= mountain symbol) Altitude Trend graph shows altitude changes of passed track, or Altitude Difference (press and hold the UP button to switch view) Your current altitude Time of day or Temperature (press and hold the DOWN button to switch view). BARO mode (= cloud symbol) Barometric Trend shows the changes in air pressure.
ENGLISH File view ASCENT = The total vertical elevation you have During action recording or when recording is paused, the display will automatically scroll through the following cumulative values if you press and hold the START button: gained since you started recording. ACTIVE TIME = The duration of truly active body movement since you started recording. Compare the active time with the total time and find out how long you have been moving on an intensity level that improves fitness.
ENGLISH Altitude Trend Scale Select the scale for the altitude graph to appear on the display. See our recommendation below: Walking/Hiking Scale On Altitude Trend Scale, one pixel equals On Altitude Trend Scale, total altitude axis equals Level to moderate terrain 1 1 m / 3 ft 15 m / 45 ft Moderate to steep terrain 10 10 m /30 ft 150 m / 450 ft To set the scale for altitude measurement, go to ALTI mode and select Altitude SCALE > 1 or 10.
ENGLISH Altitude Difference For the altitude difference between two points during a hike, when you are at the point you want to start the measurement from, 1. Go to ALTI mode and select Altitude DIFFERENCE, press START and select Difference RESET? 2. To reset, press START . To cancel and to return to previous menu, press STOP. 3. At arrival to your destination point, in ALTI mode, press and hold the UP button to see the altitude difference since your last reset.
ENGLISH 5. AFTER ACTIVITY Files of Saved Activity Data As soon as you start recording your activity and start moving, the wrist unit begins to save data on your activity. To view this information on file, start in TIME mode and select Menu FILES. Your Polar AW200 Activity Watch can store up to nine files, the latest file being presented first. Once all nine files have been used, a new file automatically replaces the oldest one.
ENGLISH Viewing Saved Activity Data • • • • • • • • Activity ZONES. Press START to see vertical bars indicating the time you spent in each zone during your action recording: To view the information available in each file, in file info view, press START and then scroll the data with UP/DOWN buttons: Total time hh:mm:ss = Total duration of the recorded time of action. Active time hh:mm:ss = Time you were moving actively. Act. steps (Active steps) are related to the Active Time feature.
ENGLISH To see cumulative totals, start in TIME mode, press START and select Menu TOTALS. Scroll the info with UP/DOWN buttons: • • • • • • • Active time dd.mm.yy = Total, cumulative active time recorded since the date shown. Act. steps dd.mm.yy = Total active steps during action recordings since the date shown. Calories dd.mm.yy = Total burned calories during action recordings since the date shown. Ascent dd.mm.yy = Total ascent during action recordings since the date shown. Descent dd.mm.
ENGLISH Delete a File Delete All Files You can delete an unwanted file, but note that deleted files cannot be retrieved. You can delete all files simultaneously. Please note that deleted files cannot be retrieved. To delete a file, start in TIME mode, then select FILES. Start from TIME mode and select Menu FILES. Scroll to and select the file you want to delete. File x DELETE? > Are you sure? is displayed. To delete, press START. To return to the previous view, press STOP.
ENGLISH 6. SETTINGS Watch Settings To access the watch settings Alarm, Time, Date, Sound, Units, Alti Auto & Intro, start in TIME mode, press START and select Menu WATCH SET. Scroll UP and select the setting you want to change. To return to the previous menu at any stage of the settings, press STOP. To return to TIME mode, press and HOLD the STOP button. Daily Alarm On/Off Start in TIME mode and select Menu Watch Set > Set ALARM hh:mm On/OFF > Alarm SET .
ENGLISH Time of Day Date To set Time 1, start in TIME mode and select Menu WATCH SET > Set TIME > Set TIME 1*. To set the date, start in TIME mode and select Menu WATCH SET > Set DATE. Change the flashing value (12/24h, AM/PM, HOURS, MIN) with UP/DOWN. Change the flashing value (DD, MM, YY) with UP/DOWN. *To set Time 2, press UP to Set TIME 2, then START and UP/DOWN to enter the time difference measured from Time 1. To accept the flashing value, press START.
ENGLISH Units (metric/imperial) ALTI AUTO On/Off Selecting units determines the way following data is displayed: weight, height, altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature. The ALTI AUTO feature, when activated, starts recording the changes in altitude as soon as you start recording your action. When you stop recording, the feature starts tracking the changes in air pressure. Start in TIME mode and select Menu WATCH SET > Set UNITS.
ENGLISH Intro On/Off When browsing the main modes (TIME, ALTI/BARO or ACTION), each mode can show a 3-second introductory animation before returning to the standard view. To switch the animation ON or OFF, start in TIME mode and select Menu WATCH SET > Set INTRO OFF/ON . To select either ON or OFF, use UP/DOWN.
ENGLISH User Settings To enter user settings, weight, height, date of birth, and gender , start in TIME mode, press START and select Menu USER SET. > Weight KILOGRAMS/POUNDS > enter your weight. > Height CM or FT/INCH > enter your height. > Birthday DD.MM.YY or MM.DD.YY > enter your date of birth. > Set SEX. Select MALE or FEMALE. > User set COMPLETED is visible for a few seconds before the display returns to the previous menu. To go back to a previous menu at any time, press STOP.
ENGLISH General Settings Button Lock Backlight Button lock prevents the buttons from being pressed accidentally. To switch the backlight on at any time, press LIGHT. • While the backlight is on in any mode, pressing any of the buttons will keep the light on for another six seconds. • Pressing and holding the UP or DOWN button keeps the display illuminated until you release the button.
ENGLISH 7. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Care and Maintenance Store your activity watch in a cool and dry place. Caring for your Activity Watch Do not expose the activity watch to direct sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car. Like any electronic device, your Polar AW200 Activity Watch should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill the guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. Keep your unit clean.
ENGLISH The activity watch is water resistant, so you can wear it as a watch while doing underwater activity. However, as it is not a diving instrument, neither altitude nor barometric pressure can be measured under water. Any activity data recorded under water can also be inaccurate. To maintain water resistance, do not press any buttons under water. Do not store the activity watch in a damp environment, in non-breathable material (i.e. a plastic bag) or with conductive material such as a wet towel.
ENGLISH Battery Avoid opening the sealed battery cover during the guarantee period. We recommend that you have the battery replaced by an authorized Polar Service Center. They will test your activity watch for water resistance after battery replacement, and will make a full periodic check. However, if you decide to change the battery yourself anyway, please note the following: • • • • The low battery indicator is displayed when 10-15% of the battery capacity is left.
ENGLISH To change the battery: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Open the battery cover with a coin by turning it from CLOSE to OPEN. Remove the battery cover and lift the battery (CR2032) out carefully with a suitably sized screwdriver. Be careful not to damage the metal sound element (a) or the grooves. Insert a new battery with the positive (+) side outwards. Replace the old sealing ring with a new one, fitting it snuggly in the cover groove to ensure water resistance.
ENGLISH Precautions Technical Capability The Polar AW200 Activity Watch shows environmental conditions such as altitude, barometric pressure, and the surrounding temperature. It indicates the rate of activity intensity as energy expenditure, and measures active steps during walking and running types of actions. Such activities include hiking, Nordic walking, and trekking. No other use is intended or implied.
ENGLISH Minimizing Possible Health Risks During Physical Outdoor Activities Physical activity always includes some risk. Before starting regular outdoor activity, 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 activity.
ENGLISH Frequently Asked Questions What should I do if… …there are no reactions to any buttons? - You need to reset the wrist unit. Resetting only clears the date and daily alarms, not the recorded files. The altimeter and barometer calibration values return to their default values (standard sea level pressure 1013 hPa/29.90 inHg). To reset the wrist unit, press the UP, DOWN, LIGHT and STOP buttons down simultaneously. If you do not press any buttons for approx.
ENGLISH …the barometric pressure readings are inaccurate? - Your barometer may show faulty barometric pressure if it is exposed to external interference like strong wind or air conditioning. It is also important that you stay at the same altitude when using the barometer. If the readings are constantly inaccurate, dirt may be blocking the air pressure channels. In this case, send the activity watch to a Polar Service Center.
ENGLISH Technical Specification Time Wrist Unit Accuracy Battery life Battery type Battery cap sealing ring Operation temperature Storage temperature Wrist strap material Wrist strap buckle, case and case back material Average two years in normal use CR 2032 O-ring 23.0 x 0.
ENGLISH Barometer Display range Resolution Sea level pressure 800 hPa to 1100 hPa / 23.60 inHg to 32.50 inHg 1 hPa / 0.
ENGLISH Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are divided into three categories according to their 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 the case back Wash splashes, sweat, raindrops etc.
ENGLISH Limited Polar International Guarantee • This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for the consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for the consumers who have purchased this product in other countries. • Polar Electro Inc.
ENGLISH This product is compliant with Directive 93/42/EEC. The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at www.support.polar.fi/declaration_of_conformity. Polar products are electronic devices and are in the scope of Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). These products should thus be disposed of separately in EU countries.
ENGLISH Polar Disclaimer The material in this manual is for informational purposes only. The products it describes are subject to change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’s continuous development program. Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein. Polar Electro Inc.
ENGLISH INDEX ACTION Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 13 Active Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Active Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ALTI AUTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 26 ALTI Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 16 Altitude Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Altitude Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Altitude Trend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ascent . . . .
