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  • Page 1 ENGLISH E N G L I S H...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ...
  • Page 3 Battery ...32 Precautions ... 34 Technical Capability ...34 Minimizing Possible Health Risks During Physical Outdoor Activities ...35 Frequently Asked Questions ... 36 Technical Specification ... 38 Limited Polar International Guarantee ... 41 Polar Disclaimer ... 43 INDEX ... 44 ENGLISH...

  • Page 4: Your Polar Aw200 Activity Watch - Benefits

    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.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    ENGLISH 2. GETTING STARTED Watch Buttons Getting Started 5...

  • Page 6: Watch Modes And Menu Structure

    ENGLISH Watch Modes and Menu Structure 6 Getting Started...

  • Page 7: What To Do First

    What to Do First? Activate your Polar AW200 Activity Watch by pressing the START button twice, until SETTINGS is displayed*. Press START again and follow the instructions on display: Time: select either . With select AM/PM . Enter correct time.

  • Page 8: Before Activity

    ENGLISH 3. BEFORE ACTIVITY Daily Use 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.

  • Page 9: Walking/Hiking Hilly Or Flat Terrain

    ALTI AUTO Start at TIME mode and select Menu WATCH SET Set ALTI AUTO On > . Return to TIME mode by pressing and holding the STOP button.

  • Page 10: Barometer Calibration

    ENGLISH Barometer Calibration 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.

  • Page 11: 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.

  • Page 12: During Activity

    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...

  • Page 13: Reading Data On Display

    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 Time of Day 1st view: ACTION mode The Zone Pointer moves within the activity zones and mirrors the speed of your walking or running activity.

  • Page 14: Polar Activity Zones

    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 Walking Long slow Regular walking walks maintain in a comfortable...
  • Page 15 Below typical calorie expenditures per hour (kcal/h) for a person weighing 75 kg. If you weigh less, fewer calories are expended; if more, a greater amount of calories are expended. Slow Walking Walking 300 kcal 400 kcal For more information on the activity measurement, visit our Article Library; http://articles.polar.fi. Brisk walking Running 500 kcal 700 kcal ENGLISH...

  • Page 16: Reading Data On Display

    ENGLISH Reading Data on Display...continued (= mountain symbol) ALTI mode Altitude Trend graph shows altitude changes of passed track, or Altitude Difference (press and hold button to switch view) Your current altitude Time of day or Temperature (press and hold the (= cloud symbol) BARO mode Barometric Trend shows the changes in air pressure.

  • Page 17: File View

    ACT(IVE) STEPS = Instead of counting single steps, Polar AW200 Activity Watch counts only the steps that are based on continuous motion of the whole body. The active steps improve fitness more efficiently than the steps taken on a very low intensity.

  • Page 18: Altitude Trend Scale

    ENGLISH Altitude Trend Scale Select the scale for the altitude graph to appear on the display. See our recommendation below: Walking/Hiking Scale Level to moderate terrain Moderate to steep terrain To set the scale for altitude measurement, go to ALTI mode and select The altitude trend is updated every 30 seconds during action recording and every 15 minutes at other times.

  • Page 19: Altitude Difference

    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, Go to ALTI mode and select Altitude DIFFERENCE , press START and select Difference RESET? To reset, press START .

  • Page 20: After Activity

    To view this information on file, start in TIME mode and select 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.

  • Page 21: Viewing Saved Activity Data

    Viewing Saved Activity Data 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.
  • Page 22 ENGLISH To see cumulative totals, start in TIME mode, press START and select Menu TOTALS 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.

  • Page 23: Delete A File

    Delete a File You can delete an unwanted file, but note that deleted files cannot be retrieved. To delete a file, start in TIME mode, then select FILES Scroll to and select the file you want to delete. > is displayed. File x DELETE? Are you sure? To delete, press START.

  • Page 24: Settings

    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 and select the setting you want to change.

  • Page 25: Time Of Day

    Time of Day To set Time 1, start in TIME mode and select Menu WATCH SET > Set TIME > Set TIME 1 Change the flashing value ( 12/24h, AM/PM, HOURS, MIN ) with UP/DOWN. *To set Time 2, press UP to...

  • Page 26: Units (Metric/Imperial)

    Units (metric/imperial) Selecting units determines the way following data is displayed: weight, height, altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature. Start in TIME mode and select Menu WATCH SET > Set UNITS To select either option, use UP/DOWN. 26 Settings ALTI AUTO On/Off...

  • Page 27: Intro On/Off

    ALTI/BARO or ACTION), each mode can show a 3-second introductory animation before returning to the standard view. To switch the animation , start in TIME mode and select Menu WATCH SET > Set INTRO OFF/ON To select either , use UP/DOWN. Settings 27...

  • Page 28: User Settings

    ENGLISH User Settings To enter user settings, weight, height, date of birth, gender , start in TIME mode, press START and select Menu USER SET > Weight KILOGRAMS/POUNDS > enter your weight. > > enter your height. Height CM FT/INCH >...

  • Page 29: General Settings

    General Settings Backlight 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.

  • Page 30: Customer Service Information

    7. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Care and Maintenance Caring for your Activity Watch 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.

  • Page 31: Service

    Polar Service Centers only. The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro. Please see the separate Polar Customer Service Card for details.

  • Page 32: Battery

    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.
  • Page 33 To change the battery: 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.

  • Page 34: Precautions

    Such activities include hiking, Nordic walking, and trekking. No other use is intended or implied. The Polar AW200 Activity Watch should not be used for obtaining environmental measurements that require professional or industrial precision.

  • Page 35: Minimizing Possible Health Risks During

    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.

  • Page 36: Frequently Asked Questions

    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).
  • Page 37 Polar Service will test your wrist unit for water resistance after battery replacement, and will make a full check of the activity watch.

  • Page 38: Technical Specification

    Accuracy better than ± 0.5 seconds / day at 25 °C / 77 °F temperature. Altimeter Measurement The activity watch measures altitude by using the standard average altitude at defined air pressures according to ISO 2533. Display range -550 m to +9000 m / -1800 ft to...
  • Page 39 Barometer Display range Sea level pressure 800 hPa to 1100 hPa / 23.60 inHg to 32.50 inHg Resolution 1 hPa / 0.05 inHg Thermometer Display range -20 °C to +60 °C / -4 °F to 140 °F Resolution 1 °C / 1 °F File Amount of files saved maximum 9 files Total time saved...
  • Page 40 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.

  • Page 41: Limited Polar International Guarantee

    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.
  • Page 42 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).

  • Page 43: Polar Disclaimer

    Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages, losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the use of this material of the products described herein.

  • Page 44: Index

    TIME Mode ......6 WATCH SET ......24 Zone Pointer .

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