Page 1 V800 Table of Contents V800 Table of Contents Polar V800 User Manual Introduction V800 H7 Heart Rate Sensor* USB Cable Polar Flow App Polar FlowSync Software Polar Flow Web Service Get Started Charge the Battery Battery Operating Time Low Battery Notifications...
Page 2 Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Polar LOOK Kéo Power Pairing Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with V800 Pair a Stride, Speed or Cadence Sensor with V800 Pair Polar Balance Scale with V800 Pair a Mobile Device with V800 Delete a Pairing...
Page 3 Syncing Sync with Flow App Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSYnc Settings Sport Profile Settings Settings Physical Settings Weight Height Date of Birth Training background Maximum Heart Rate Resting Heart Rate Vo2max General Settings Pair and Sync Flight mode Button Sounds Button Lock Time Mode Tap Sensitivity...
Page 4 Week's Starting Day Watch Face Quick Menu Time View Training View Firmware Update How to Update Firmware Reset V800 Polar Flow Web Service and App Polar Flow App Polar Flow Web Service Training Targets Create a Training Target Quick Target...
Page 5 Favorites Favorites Add a Route to Favorites Add a Training Target to Favorites: Edit a Favorite Remove a favorite Training Wear Heart Rate Sensor Pair Heart Rate Sensor Start a Training Session Start a Multisport Training Session Start a session with Training Target Start a Session with Route Guidance Start a Session with Race Pace Start a Session with Interval Timer...
Page 6 Save POI (point of interest) Countdown Timer Interval Timer Automatic Pause HeartTouch Pause/Stop a training session Delete a Training Session After Training Training Summary on Your V800 Single Sport Summary Multisport Summary Polar Flow App Polar Flow Web Service Status Recovery status Features...
Page 7 Barometer Smart Coaching Training Load Recovery Status View Your Recovery Status View Your Daily Calories Activity Tracking Activity data Training Benefit How does it work? Jump test Squat Jump Performing the Squat Jump Test Results Countermovement Jump Performing the Countermovement Jump Test Results Continuous Jump Performing the Continuous Jump...
Page 8 Test Results Fitness Level Classes Women Orthostatic Test Before The Test Performing the test Test Results Running Index Short-term analysis Women Long-term analysis Heart Rate Zones Smart Calories Smart Notifications (iOS) Settings Smart Notifications (Android) Settings Cadence from the Wrist Polar Running Program...
Page 9 Create a Polar Running Program Start a running target Follow your progress Speed Zones Speed Zones Settings Training Target with Speed Zones During Training After Training Sport Profiles Add a Sport profile Edit a Sport Profile Related to Sport Basics Heart Rate Related to Device Training Views...
Page 10 After your Swim R-R Recording Performing R-R recording Test results Sensors Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair a Stride Sensor with V800 Calibrate the Stride Sensor Manual Calibration Set Correct Lap Distance Set Factor Automatic Calibration Running Cadence and Stride Length Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth®...
Page 11 Polar LOOK Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair Kéo Power with V800 Power Settings on V800 Calibrate Kéo Power Important Information Caring for Your V800 V800 Heart rate sensor Stride Sensor Bluetooth® Smart, Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart and Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart...
Page 12 Interference During Training Minimizing Risks When Training Limited International Polar Guarantee Compliance Statement Compliance Statement Disclaimer V800 Table of Contents Polar V800 User Manual Introduction V800 H7 Heart Rate Sensor* USB Cable Polar Flow App Polar FlowSync Software Polar Flow Web Service...
Page 13 Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Polar Speed sensor Bluetooth® Smart Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Polar LOOK Kéo Power Pairing Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with V800 Pair a Stride, Speed or Cadence Sensor with V800 Pair Polar Balance Scale with V800...
Page 14 Pair a Mobile Device with V800 Delete a Pairing Syncing Sync with Flow App Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSYnc Settings Sport Profile Settings Settings Physical Settings Weight Height Date of Birth Training background Maximum Heart Rate Resting Heart Rate...
Page 15 Week's Starting Day Watch Face Quick Menu Time View Training View Firmware Update How to Update Firmware Reset V800 Polar Flow Web Service and App Polar Flow App Polar Flow Web Service Training Targets Create a Training Target Quick Target...
Page 16 Race Pace Target Phased target Favorites Favorites Add a Route to Favorites Add a Training Target to Favorites: Edit a Favorite Remove a favorite Training Wear Heart Rate Sensor Pair Heart Rate Sensor Start a Training Session Start a Multisport Training Session Start a session with Training Target Start a Session with Route Guidance Start a Session with Race Pace...
Page 17 Save POI (point of interest) Countdown Timer Interval Timer Automatic Pause HeartTouch Pause/Stop a training session Delete a Training Session After Training Training Summary on Your V800 Single Sport Summary Multisport Summary Polar Flow App Polar Flow Web Service Status Recovery status Features...
Page 18 Adding a Route to V800 Race Pace Barometer Smart Coaching Training Load Recovery Status View Your Recovery Status View Your Daily Calories Activity Tracking Activity data Training Benefit How does it work? Jump test Squat Jump Performing the Squat Jump...
Page 19 Before the test Performing the Test Test Results Fitness Level Classes Women Orthostatic Test Before The Test Performing the test Test Results Running Index Short-term analysis Women Long-term analysis Heart Rate Zones Smart Calories Smart Notifications (iOS) Settings Smart Notifications (Android) Settings...
Page 20 Cadence from the Wrist Polar Running Program Create a Polar Running Program Start a running target Follow your progress Speed Zones Speed Zones Settings Training Target with Speed Zones During Training After Training Sport Profiles Add a Sport profile Edit a Sport Profile Related to Sport Basics Heart Rate...
Page 21 After your Swim R-R Recording Performing R-R recording Test results Sensors Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair a Stride Sensor with V800 Calibrate the Stride Sensor Manual Calibration Set Correct Lap Distance Set Factor Automatic Calibration Running Cadence and Stride Length Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth®...
Page 22 Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair A Cadence Sensor with V800 Polar LOOK Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Pair Kéo Power with V800 Power Settings on V800 Calibrate Kéo Power Important Information Caring for Your V800 V800 Heart rate sensor Stride Sensor Bluetooth®...
Page 23 Precautions Interference During Training Minimizing Risks When Training Limited International Polar Guarantee Compliance Statement Compliance Statement Disclaimer...
Page 24: Polar V800 User Manual
Introduction Congratulations on your new V800! Designed for demanding athletes and sports, the V800 with GPS, Smart Coaching and 24/7 activity measurement helps you reach your peak performance. Get an instant overview of your training straight after your session with Flow app, and plan and analyze your training in detail with the Flow web service.
Page 25: V800
V800 Monitor your training data, such as heart rate, speed, distance and route, and even the smallest activities in your everyday life.
Page 26: H7 Heart Rate Sensor
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 V800 and the Flow web service on your computer via the USB cable. Go to www.flow.polar.com/start...
Page 27: 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. *Only included in V800 with heart rate sensor sets. If you bought a set that does not include a heart rate sensor, not to worry, you can always buy one later.
Page 28: Get Started
Get Started Charge the Battery Battery Operating Time Low Battery Notifications Basic Settings Button Functions, Gestures and Menu Structure Button Functions Time View and Menu Pre-Training Mode During training Tap gestures HeartTouch Menu Structure Status Today's Activity Diary Settings Tests Timers Favorites Compatible Sensors...
Page 29: Charge The Battery
Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSYnc Charge the Battery After unboxing your V800, the first thing you need to do is charge the battery. Let your V800 fully charge before taking it into use for the first time. The V800 has an internal, rechargeable battery. Use the custom USB cable included in the product set to charge it via the USB port on your computer.
Page 30: Battery Operating Time
Make sure the USB connector snaps firmly into place, and that the Polar logo on the USB connector and V800 are facing the same direction. Battery Operating Time In time mode with daily activity In continuous use monitoring With high accuracy GPS recording...
Page 31: Low Battery Notifications
Basic Settings To make sure you get to enjoy your V800 at its best, please go to flow.polar.com/start where simple instructions will guide you through setting up your V800, downloading the latest firmware and taking the Flow web service into use.
Page 32 After charging your V800, it's time to enter the basic settings. To get the most accurate and personal training data, it’s important that you’re precise with physical settings like your training background, age, weight and sex, as they have an effect on calorie calculation, your training load as well as other Smart Coaching features.
Page 33: Button Functions, Gestures And Menu Structure
V800 has five buttons that have different functionalities depending on the situation of use. In addition to these, V800 also includes taps gestures. They're performed by tapping the display of your V800, and allow you to view information on the display or perform functions during training.
Page 34: Button Functions
Button Functions Time View and Menu Illuminate the display LIGHT Press and hold to enter Quick menu Exit the menu Return to the previous level Leave settings unchanged BACK Cancel selections Press and hold to return to time view from menu Press and hold to sync with Flow app in...
Page 35: Pre-Training Mode
time view Confirm selections Enter pre-training mode START Confirm the selection shown on the dis- play Move through selection lists Adjust a selected value Press and hold to change the watch face Move through selection lists DOWN Adjust a selected value Check your recovery status in Time View Pre-Training Mode...
Page 36: During Training
During training Illuminate the display LIGHT Press and hold to enter Training Quick Menu Pause training by pressing once Press and hold for 3 seconds to stop BACK training recording Enter transition mode in multisport training Press and hold to set zone lock on/off Continue training recording when START paused...
Page 37: Hearttouch
HeartTouch Use the HeartTouch function to easily show the time, activate backlight or show your previous lap. Just touch your heart rate sensor with your V800. No buttons needed. You can edit the HeartTouch functions in the Sport Profile Settings in the Flow web service. For more information, see "Sport Profiles"...
Page 38: Menu Structure
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: Status Today's activity Diary Settings Tests Timers Favorites Status Status you'll find: Recovery status: Shows your recovery level.
Page 39: Today's Activity
Today's Activity The daily activity goal you get from Polar V800 is based on your personal data and activity level setting, which you can find in the Daily Activity Goal settings in the Flow web service. Your daily activity goal is visualized with an activity bar. The activity bar fills up as you reach your daily goal.
Page 40: Timers
Orthostatic test Fitness test Jump test RR recording For more information, see "Features" on page 92 Timers Timers you'll find: Stopwatch Countdown timer Interval timer Favorites Favorites you'll find: Race Pace, routes and training targets that you have saved as favorites in the Flow web service.
Page 41: Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth® Smart
Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth ® Smart The Stride Sensor Bluetooth® Smart is for runners who want to improve their technique and performance. It allows you to see speed and distance information, whether you are running on a treadmill or on the muddiest trail. Measures each stride you take to show running speed and distance Helps improve your running technique by showing your running cadence and stride length...
Page 42: Polar Look Kéo Power
Before taking a new heart rate sensor, running sensor, cycling sensor or mobile device (smartphone, tablet) into use, it has to be paired with your V800. Pairing only takes a few seconds, and ensures that your V800 receives signals from your sensors and devices only, and allows disturbance-free training in a group.
Page 43: Pair A Heart Rate Sensor With V800
5Pairing completed is displayed when you are done. When using a H7 heart rate sensor, V800 may detect your heart rate via GymLink transmission before you have paired it. Make sure you have paired your heart rate sensor before starting training. GymLink transmission is...
Page 44: Pair A Stride, Speed Or Cadence Sensor With V800
1Press START in time view to enter pre-training mode. V 800 starts searching for your sensor. 3Stride sensor: Touch your stride sensor with V800, and wait for it to be found. 4Cadence sensor: Rotate the crank a few times to activate the sensor.
Page 45: Pair Polar Balance Scale With V800
The scale is ready to be paired with your V800. 3Press and hold the BACK button for 2 seconds on your V800 and wait until the display indicates the pairing is complete.
Page 46: Pair A Mobile Device With V800
FlowSync software onto your computer from flow.polar.com/start , and registered your V800 in the Flow web service. Before trying to pair, make sure your mobile device has Bluetooth turned on, and airplane mode/flight mode is not turned on.
Page 47: Delete A Pairing
You can transfer data from your V800 via the USB cable with FlowSync software or wirelessly via Bluetooth Smart® with the Polar Flow app. To be able sync data between your V800 and the Flow web service and app, you need to have a Polar account and FlowSync software. Go to flow.polar.com/start, and create your Polar account in the Polar Flow web...
Page 48: Sync With Flow App
You have paired your V800 with your mobile. For more information, see "Pairing" on page 42 There are two ways to sync your data: 1Sign into Flow app and press and hold the BACK button on your V800. 2Connecting to device is displayed, followed by Connecting to app.
Page 49: Sync With Flow Web Service Via Flowsync
(Mac OS X). Every time a firmware update is available, FlowSync will notify you, and request you to install it. If you change settings in the Flow web service while your V800 is plugged into your computer, press the synchronize button on FlowSync to transfer to the settings to your V800.
Page 50: Settings
Settings Sport Profile Settings Settings Physical Settings Weight Height Date of Birth Training background Maximum Heart Rate Resting Heart Rate Vo2max General Settings Pair and Sync Flight mode Button Sounds Button Lock Time Mode Tap Sensitivity Units Language I Wear my Product on Training View Color About Your Product Watch Settings...
Page 51: Sport Profile Settings
Flow web service you can add new sports to your list, and sync them to your V800. You can have a maximum of 20 sports on your V800 at a time. The number of sport profiles in the Flow web service is not limited.
Page 52: Settings
Triathlon Free multisport If you have edited your sport profiles in the Flow web service before your first training session, and synced them to your V800, the sport profile list will contain the edited sport profiles. Settings To view or modify sport profile settings, go to Settings >...
Page 53 Bike power settings are visible only if Kéo Power has been paired. recording: Choose Off, High accuracy, Medium accuracy Power save, long session. Sport specific tap sensitivity: Choose Off, Light tap, Normal tap, Strong tap Very strong tap. Set how hard you have to tap the display when using tap gestures.
Page 54: Physical Settings
is taken. If you choose duration, set the duration after each lap is taken. If you choose Location- based, a lap will always be taken at a spe- cific location. (the starting point of your session or POI you have marked during your session) GPS recording must be set to high accuracy to use location-based automatic lap.
Page 55: Weight
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).
Page 56: Maximum Heart Rate
Heavy (5-8h/week): You participate in heavy physical exercise at least 5 times a week, and you may sometimes take part in mass sports events. Semi-pro (8-12h/week): You participate in heavy physical exercise almost daily, and you exercise to improve performance for competitive purposes.
Page 57: General Settings
A clear link exists between maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 ) of the body and cardiorespiratory fitness because oxygen delivery to tissues is dependent on lung and heart function. VO2 (maximal oxygen uptake, maximal aerobic power) is the maximal rate at which oxygen can be used by the body during maximal exercise;...
Page 58: Pair And Sync
Pair heart rate sensors, running sensors, cycling sensors or mobile devices with your V800. Paired devices: View all the devices you have paired with your V800. These can include heart rate sensors, running sensors, cycling sensors and mobile devices.
Page 59: Button Lock
Set the units used to measure weight, height, distance, speed and temperature. Language By default, V800 only comes in English. Other languages can added in the Flow web service. To add another language, go to polar.com/flow and sign in. Click your name/profile photo in the upper right corner, choose Products, and then V800 Settings.
Page 60: About Your Product
About Your Product Check the device ID of your V800, as well as the firmware version and HW model. Watch Settings To view and edit your watch settings, go to Settings > Watch settings Watch settings you'll find: Alarm Time...
Page 61: Date
When syncing with the Flow app and web service, the time of day is automatically updated from the service. 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 yyyy.mm.dd. When syncing with the Flow app and web service, the date is automatically updated from the service.
Page 62: Training View
Lock buttons: Press START to lock buttons. To unlock, press and hold LIGHT. Alarm: Set Off, Once, Monday to Friday Every day.If you choose Once, Monday to Friday Every day, also set the time for the alarm. Flight mode: Set or Off.
Page 63: Firmware Update
Firmware Update The firmware of your V800 can be updated. Any time a new firmware version is available, FlowSync will notify you when connecting V800 to your computer with the USB cable. The firmware updates are downloaded via the USB cable and FlowSync software.
Page 64: How To Update Firmware
Flow web service and download and install FlowSync software onto your PC. To update the firmware: 1Snap the custom USB connector onto your V800, and plug the other end of the cable into your PC. 2FlowSync starts syncing your data.
Page 65: Reset V800
Reset V800 Like any electronic device, V800 is recommended to be switched off every now and then. If you experience problems with your V800, try resetting it. Reset your V800 by pressing and holding the UP, DOWN, BACK and LIGHT buttons simultaneously for five seconds until the Polar animation is shown on the display.
Page 66: Polar Flow Web Service And App
It lets you easily access your training targets and view test results. Flow app is the easiest way to sync your training data from your V800 with the Flow web service. With Flow app you'll see:...
Page 67: Polar Flow Web Service
For support and more information about using Polar Flow app, go to www.polar.com/en/support/Flow_app To see your training data in Flow app, you must sync your V800 with it after your session. For information on syncing V800 with Flow app, see "Syncing" on page 47...
Page 68 Polar account if you do not already have one. Download and install FlowSync software from the same place to allow you to sync data between V800 and Flow web service. Also get the Flow app for your mobile for instant analysis and data sync to the web service.
Page 69: Training Targets
Training Targets Create detailed training targets in the Flow web service and sync them to your V800 via Flowsync software or Flow app. During training you can easily follow the guidance on your device. Quick Target: Fill in one value. Choose a duration, distance or calorie tar- get.
Page 70: Quick Target
Quick Target 1Choose Quick 2Choose Sport, enter Target name (required), Date (optional) and Time (optional) and any Notes (optional) you want to add. 3Fill in one of the following values: duration, distance or calories . You can only fill in one of the values. 4Click Save to add the target to your Diary, or the favorites icon to add it to your Favorites.
Page 71: Favorites
In Favorites, you can store and manage your favorite routes and training targets in the Flow web service. Your V800 can have a maximum of 20 favorites at a time. The number of favorites in the Flow web service is not limited.
Page 72: Add A Route To Favorites
Add a Route to Favorites Add a route recorded by you or another user to your favorites, and after syncing it your V800 you can follow it with route guidance. 1When viewing a route click the favorites icon in the lower right corner of the map.
Page 73: Remove A Favorite
Routes: The name of a route can be changed, but the route on the map cannot be edited. Training targets: Change the name of the target, or choose edit in the lower right corner to modify the target. Remove a favorite Click the delete icon in upper right corner of the route or training target to remove it from the favorites list.
Page 74: Training
Training Wear Heart Rate Sensor Pair Heart Rate Sensor Start a Training Session Start a Multisport Training Session Start a session with Training Target Start a Session with Route Guidance Start a Session with Race Pace Start a Session with Interval Timer Functions During Training Switch Sport During a Multisport Session Take a Lap...
Page 75: Wear Heart Rate Sensor
For more information on pairing, see "Pairing" on page 42 When using a H7 heart rate sensor, V800 may detect your heart rate via GymLink transmission before you have paired it. Make sure you have paired your heart rate sensor before starting training. GymLink transmission is...
Page 76 optimized to be used in swimming, therefore your heart rate is shown in gray in other sport profiles if you haven't paired your heart rate sensor via Bluetooth®. 1Moisten the elec- trode areas of the strap. 2Attach the connector to the strap. 3Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably.
Page 77: Start A Training Session
3. If you have activated the GPS function and/or paired an optional sensor*,V800 will automatically start searching for the signals. Stay in the pre-training mode until V800 has found the sensor signals and your heart rate. OK is shown next to the sensor icon when it is found.
Page 78 4. Stand still and hold the position until V800 has found the satellite signals. The percentage value shown next to the GPS icon indicates when the GPS is ready. When it reaches 100 %, Ok is displayed, and you are ready to go.
Page 79: Start A Multisport Training Session
Free multisport or any other multisport profile (can be added in the Flow web service). 3. Once V800 has found all the signals, press START. Recording started is displayed and you can start training. 4. To change the sport press BACK to go to transition mode.
Page 80: Start A Session With Route Guidance
W hen V800 has found all the signals, press START. Recording started displayed and you can start training. For more information on training targets, "Training Targets" on page 69 Start a Session with Route Guidance B egin by going to Favorites.
Page 81: Start A Session With Interval Timer
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. 7When V800 has found all the signals, press START. Recording started displayed and you can start training. Functions During Training Switch Sport During a Multisport Session Press BACK, and choose the sport you want to switch to.
Page 82: Lock A Heart Rate Zone
also be taken automatically. In sport profile settings, set Automatic lap distance, Lap duration Location- based. If you choose distance, set the distance after which each lap is taken. If you choose duration, set the duration after each lap is taken. If you choose Location- based, a lap will always be taken at a specific location (the starting point of your session or...
Page 83: Set Location Guide On
continuously when pressing LIGHT. Please note that using this function shortens battery life. Set Location Guide On The location guide is used by the Back to start feature, that guides to your starting point or a POI. Press and hold LIGHT. Quick menu is displayed.
Page 84: Automatic Pause
START. Automatic Pause When you start or stop moving, your V800 automatically starts and stops training recording. GPS recording must set to high accuracy or, you must have a Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart for automatic pause to work. Set...
Page 85: Delete A Training Session
Scroll down to Delete session, and choose the session you want to delete. You can only delete sessions from your V800 Diary that have not been synced to Flow app or the Flow web service. If you want to delete a file that...
Page 86: After Training
After Training Get instant analysis and in-depth insights into your training and recovery with V800, Flow app and Flow web service. Training Summary on Your V800 After each training session, you'll get an instant training summary of your session. After viewing your training summary, you'll also see how your session affected recovery status.
Page 87: Single Sport Summary
Maximum altitude, ascent and descent Lap details To view your training summary later, go to Diary and choose the day, and then choose the summary of the session you want to view. Single Sport Summary Single sport summary includes detailed information of your session. Start time Duration Distance (visible if the GPS function is on or Polar Stride...
Page 88 Heart rate zones Visible if heart rate sensor in use Average heart rate Maximum heart rate Calories Fat burn % of calories Average speed/pace Maximum speed/pace Running Index Visible if running type sport and GPS or Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth® Smart in use Average cadence Maximum cadence Visible if Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth®...
Page 89: Multisport Summary
Average cadence Maximum cadence Visible if Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart in use Maximum altitude Ascent Descent Visible if altitude in use Laps Best lap Average lap Press START for more details. Automatic laps Best lap Average lap Press START for more details. Multisport Summary Multisport summary includes an overall summary of the session as well as sport specific summaries.
Page 90: Polar Flow App
UP/DOWN and press START in the summary of the sport. Polar Flow App Sync your V800 with Flow app to analyze your data at a glance after each session. The Flow app allows you to see a quick overview of your training data offline.
Page 91: Recovery Status
RECOVERY STATUS Shows how recovered you are, and when you will reach the next recovery level. For more information, "Recovery Status " on page 100...
Page 92: Features
Features Back to start Route Guidance Race Pace Barometer Smart Coaching Training Load Recovery Status Activity Tracking Training Benefit Jump test Fitness Test Orthostatic Test Running Index Heart Rate Zones Smart Calories Smart Notifications (iOS) Settings Smart Notifications (Android) Settings Cadence from the Wrist Polar Running Program Create a Polar Running Program...
Page 93 Follow your progress Speed Zones Speed Zones Settings Training Target with Speed Zones During Training After Training Sport Profiles Add a Sport profile Edit a Sport Profile Related to Sport Related to Device Multisport Swimming Swimming Metrics (Pool Swimming) Swimming Styles Pace and Distance Strokes Swolf...
Page 94 Route guidance: Follows your previously recorded routes and shared routes from Polar Flow. Power save mode: Allows you to save the battery life of your V800 dur- ing long training sessions. Your GPS data is stored at intervals of 60...
Page 95: Back To Start
For best GPS performance, wear V800 on your wrist with the display facing up. Due to the location of the GPS antenna on the V800, it is not recommended to wear it with the display on the underside of your wrist.
Page 96: Route Guidance
(original direction or reverse direction). When the route has been reached, your V800 guides you all the way through the route. Guidance on the display keeps you on the right track during your session. If you go off...
Page 97: Guidance On The Display
Distance left Adding a Route to V800 To add a route to your V800, you must save it as a favorite in the Flow web service Explore view or in the analysis view of your training session, and sync it to your V800.
Page 98: Barometer
Pressure variations due to weather conditions, or indoor air- conditioning, may affect altitude readings. The temperature shown is the temperature of your V800. When wearing V800 on your wrist, your body heat affects the temperature reading. To get an accurate air temperature reading, take V800 off your wrist for 15-20 minutes.
Page 99: Smart Coaching
Smart Coaching offers a choice of unique, easy-to-use features, personalized to your needs and designed for maximum enjoyment and motivation when training. V800 includes the following Smart Coaching features: Training Load Recovery status based on Training Load and 24/7 activity...
Page 100: Recovery Status
Training load takes into consideration different factors which affect your training load and estimated recovery need. These include HR , HR , sex, age, height, weight and your training background. Your aerobic 2max and anaerobic thresholds (can be set in the Flow web service), heart rate during training and the duration of your session also affect the calculation.
Page 101 Your recovery status is based on your cumulative training load, daily activity and resting from the past 8 days. The most recent training sessions and activity are weighted more than earlier ones, therefore they have the biggest effect on your recovery status. Your activity outside training sessions is tracked with an internal 3D accelerometer that records your wrist movements.
Page 102: View Your Recovery Status
devote enough time for recovery, you can make sure you get the most out of your training. Undertrained "Undertrained" means that you have recently been training less than normally. Perhaps you need some extra time to recover due to an illness, stress from everyday life or change of focus in your training plan.
Page 103: Activity Tracking
The daily activity goal V800 gives you may in fact be slightly more than most recommendations state. In addition to one hour of moderate intensity activity, also the low intensity activity plays an important role in fulfilling V800's daily activity goal requirements.
Page 104 BMR. go: Your V800 gives you options for reaching your daily activity goal. It tells you how much longer you need to be active if you choose low, medium or high intensity activities.
Page 105 Sleep information in the Flow web service and Flow app If you wear your V800 at night it will track your sleep. No sleep mode activation is needed. V800 will automatically detect from your wrist movements that you’re sleeping.
Page 106: Training Benefit
With the Polar Flow mobile app you can follow and analyze your activity data on the go and have your data synced wirelessly from your V800 to the Polar Flow service. Training Benefit The Training Benefit feature helps you better understand the effects of your training.
Page 107 Feedback Training benefit aerobic fitness and your ability to sustain high intens- ity effort for longer. What a session! You significantly improved your aer- Tempo & Maximum obic fitness and your ability to sustain high intensity training effort for longer. This session also developed your speed and efficiency.
Page 108: Jump Test
Feedback Training benefit of your muscles and your aerobic fitness. It also Basic training, long developed your basic endurance and your body's abil- ity to burn fat during exercise. Excellent! You improved the endurance of your Steady state & muscles and your aerobic fitness. This session also Basic training developed your basic endurance and your body's abil- ity to burn fat during exercise.
Page 109: Squat Jump
You can view your previous results in the V800 diary. For a visual analysis of your Jump test results, go to the Flow web service and select the test from your Diary to view details from it.
Page 110: Performing The Squat Jump
Performing the Squat Jump Wear the Polar Bluetooth® Smart Stride Sensor, and choose Jump test > Squat, and press START. Searching for stride sensor is displayed. Squat jumps Start now! is shown when you can start the test. 1Stand with your hands on your hips and knees bent in a 90 degree angle. Stay still for a few seconds.
Page 111: Countermovement Jump
COUNTERMOVEMENT JUMP The countermovement jump test measures explosive strength. This test is performed by starting in an upright standing position and squatting down to a 90 degree leg bend position before immediately jumping vertically as high as possible. Hands should be held on the hips to avoid the effect of arm swinging to the test.
Page 112: Test Results
Test Results After the test you will see the heights of all three of your jumps. CONTINUOUS JUMP The continuous jump test measures your anaerobic power. This test is especially useful for those who do sports that require anaerobic power, in other words maximal effort for short periods.The aim of the continuous jump test is to perform the highest number of jumps with maximum height in the set time period.
Page 113: Test Results
Wear the Polar Bluetooth® Smart Stride Sensor, and choose Jump test > Continuous, and press START. Searching for stride sensor is displayed. Continuous jumps Start now! is shown when you can start the test. 1Stand upright with your hands on your hips. 2Squat until your knees are in a 90 degree leg bend position, and imme- diately jump vertically.
Page 114 Aerobic fitness relates to how well your cardiovascular system works to transport oxygen to your body. The better your aerobic fitness, the stronger and more efficient your heart is. Good aerobic fitness has many health benefits. For example, it helps in decreasing the risk of high blood pressure and your risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Page 115: Before The Test
You can interrupt the test in any phase by pressing BACK. Test canceled is displayed. If V800 cannot receive your heart rate signal, the message Test failed displayed. In which case, you should check that the heart rate sensor electrodes are wet and that the textile strap fits snugly.
Page 116: Fitness Level Classes
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 Age / Very low...
Page 117: Orthostatic Test
Age / Very low Moderate Very Fair Good Elite Years good 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 <...
Page 118: Before The Test
heart rate responses to fatigue and overtraining are always individual, and require longer term follow-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.
Page 119: Performing The Test
You can interrupt the test in any phase by pressing BACK. Test canceled is displayed. If V800 cannot receive your heart rate signal, the message Test failed displayed. In which case, you should check that the heart rate sensor electrodes are wet and that the textile strap fits snugly.
Page 120: Running Index
In V800, Running Index takes the effect of uphills and downhills into account. At a given pace, running uphill is physiologically more stressful than running on a level surface, and running downhill is physiologically less stressful than running on a level surface.
Page 121: Short-Term Analysis
Compare your result to the table below. SHORT-TERM ANALYSIS Age / Very low Moderate Very Fair Good Elite Years good 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 <...
Page 122: Long-Term Analysis
Age / Very low Moderate Very Fair Good Elite Years good 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 <...
Page 123 Running Cooper 5 km (h:m- 10 km 21.098 km 42.195 km Index test (m) m:ss) (h:mm:ss) (h:mm:ss) (h:mm:ss) 1900 0:34:20 1:10:50 2:38:00 5:24:00 2000 0:32:20 1:07:00 2:29:30 5:06:00 2100 0:30:40 1:03:30 2:21:30 4:51:00 2200 0:29:10 1:00:20 2:14:30 4:37:00 2300 0:27:50 0:57:30 2:08:00 4:24:00...
Page 124: Heart Rate Zones
Running Cooper 5 km (h:m- 10 km 21.098 km 42.195 km Index test (m) m:ss) (h:mm:ss) (h:mm:ss) (h:mm:ss) 3850 0:15:50 0:33:00 1:12:30 2:32:00 Heart Rate Zones Polar heart rate zones introduce a new level of effectiveness in heart rate- based training. Training is divided into five heart rate zones based on percentages of maximum heart rate.
Page 125 Intensity % of Example dur- Target zone Training effect HRmax*, bpm ations heavy breathing. Recommended for: Experienced athletes for year-round training, and for various durations. Becomes more important during pre competition season. Benefits: Enhances general training pace, makes moderate MODERATE intensity efforts easier and improves efficiency.
Page 126 Intensity % of Example dur- Target zone Training effect HRmax*, bpm ations and cardiovascular load. Recommended for: Everybody for long training sessions during base training periods and for recovery exercises during competition season. Benefits: Helps to warm up and cool down and VERY LIGHT assists recovery.
Page 127: Smart Calories
Aerobic power is enhanced in heart rate zone 3. The training intensity is higher than in zones 1 and 2, but still mainly aerobic. Training in zone 3 may, for example, consist of intervals followed by recovery. Training in this zone is especially effective for improving the efficiency of blood circulation in the heart and skeletal muscles.
Page 128: Smart Notifications (Ios)
Individual resting heart rate value (HR rest Individual maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 Altitude For best possible Smart Calories information accuracy, please give V800 your measured VO2 and HR values if you have them. If not, use the value given by Polar Fitness test.
Page 129 Choose to receive notifications, and have the contents of the noti- fications shown the display. Choose On (no preview) if you don’t want to see the contents of the notifications on the display. You’ll just be informed that you’ve received a notification.
Page 130: Smart Notifications (Android)
General Settings on your Polar device. When do not disturb is on, you’ll see an icon (a crescent moon) in the upper left corner of the V800 display to indicate that you cannot receive notifications.
Page 131: Settings
If you do not pair them again, the setting will not become visible. Notifications are off by default. They can be set on/off on your V800 or the Polar Flow app. When making changes to the settings, we recommend you always make them on your V800.
Page 132 V800 with the mobile app. Phone To be able to receive notifications from your phone on your Polar V800, you first need to enable notifications on the mobile applications from which you want to receive them. You can do this either via the mobile application’s...
Page 133 When getting an alert, your Polar device will discreetly notify you by vibrating. A calendar event or message alert once, while incoming calls alert until you press the BACK button on your Polar V800, answer the phone, or after alerting for 30 seconds.
Page 134: Cadence From The Wrist
Block apps In Polar Flow app you can block notifications from certain apps. As soon as you’ve received the first notification from an app to your V800, the app will be listed in Settings > Notifications > Block apps and you can block it if you wish.
Page 135: Polar Running Program
To see your cadence during a training session, add cadence to the training view of the sport profile you use when running. This can be done in the Flow web service Sport Profiles. Polar Running Program Polar Running program is a personalized program based on your fitness level, designed to make sure that you train right and avoid overreaching.
Page 136: Create A Polar Running Program
Create a Polar Running Program 1Log into the Flow web service at www.polar.com/flow. 2Choose Programs from the Tab. 3Choose your event, name it, set the event date, and when you wish to start the program. 4Fill in the physical activity level questions.* 5Choose if you want to include supporting exercises in the program.
Page 137: Follow Your Progress
Follow your progress Sync your training results from your device to the Flow web service via the USB cable or Flow app. Follow your progress from the Programs tab. You’ll see an overview of your current program, and how you’ve progressed. Speed Zones With the speed/pace zones you can easily monitor speed or pace during your session, and adjust your speed/pace to achieve the targeted training effect.
Page 138: Training Target With Speed Zones
After Training In the training summary on V800, you'll see an overview of the time spent in each speed zone. After syncing, detailed visual speed zone information can be viewed in the Flow web service.
Page 139: Add A Sport Profile
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: 1Click your name/profile photo in the upper right corner.
Page 140: Heart Rate
Training reminder (You will receive a message after a set duration, dis- tance or a certain amount of calories burned) HEART RATE Heart rate view (Beats per minute, % of maximum, % of heart rate reserve) Heart rate visible to other devices (Other compatible devices using Bluetooth ®...
Page 141 Rest time (only in pool swimming) Altitude Total ascent Total descent Environment Incline Temperature Current lap ascent Current lap descent Heart rate Average heart rate Maximum heart rate HR avg in lap Body measurement Calories ZonePointer Time in zone RR variation Distance Distance Lap distance...
Page 142: Gestures And Feedback
Average speed/pace Maximum speed/pace Lap speed/pace Running/Cycling cadence Average running/cycling cadence Cadence Current lap running/cycling cadence Stride length Average stride length You can also enable or disable the cumulative HR zone view and the Back to start view from these settings. GESTURES AND FEEDBACK Heart Touch Automatic pause...
Page 143: Multisport
Session" on page 77 Swimming V800 is water resistant to 30 meters, and can be worn during swimming. The H7 heart rate sensor detects your heart rate when swimming with GymLink transmission as Bluetooth Smart® does not work in water. Please note that...
Page 144: Swimming Metrics (Pool Swimming)
In addition, with the help of the SWOLF score you can improve your swimming technique. To get the most accurate information, make sure your have set which hand you wear V800 on. This can be set in V800 General Settings.
Page 145: Swimming Styles
V800 recognizes when you turn, and uses this information to give you accurate pace and distance. Strokes V800 tells you how many strokes you take in a minute or per pool length. This information can be used to find out more about your swimming technique, rhythm and timing.
Page 146: Choose Pool Length
SWOLF is highly individual, and thus should not be compared to SWOLF scores other people have swam. It’s rather a personal tool that can help you improve and fine-tune your technique, and find an optimal efficiency for different styles. Choose Pool Length It’s important that you choose the correct pool length, as it affects pace, distance and stroke rate calculation, as well as your SWOLF score.
Page 147: After Your Swim
You can customize what is shown on the display in the sport profiles section in the Flow web service. After your Swim In the training summary on your V800 you’ll see, Average and maximum pace (pace/100 meters or pace/100 yards). Lap information...
Page 148: R-R Recording
(HRV) is the variation of RR intervals. The R-R recording feature allows you to record RR intervals for research or coaching purposes without accumulating training data. Please note that you cannot train with V800 when using the R-R recording feature.
Page 149: Test Results
Test results After stopping the recording you will see the result. The result includes: Duration Start time End time Minimum heart rate Maximum heart rate Average heart rate After syncing your R-R recording results to the Flow web service you can export them to third party services for further analysis.
Page 150: Sensors
Make sure the stride sensor has been correctly attached to your shoe. For more information on setting up the stride sensor refer to the user manual of the stride sensor. There are two ways to pair a stride sensor with your V800:...
Page 151: Calibrate The Stride Sensor
1Press START in time view to enter pre-training mode. 2Touch your stride sensor with V800, and wait for it to be found. 3The device ID Pair Polar RUN xxxxxxxx is displayed. Choose Yes. 4Pairing completed is shown when you are done.
Page 152: Manual Calibration
Manual Calibration Manual calibration can be done in two ways. You can run a distance you know, and set the correct distance in Quick menu. You can also set the calibration factor manually if you know the factor which gives you accurate distance.
Page 153: Automatic Calibration
Automatic Calibration Automatic stride sensor calibration is done based on GPS data and it happens in the background. Current pace, stride length and cumulative distance will be updated and shown correctly after the automatic calibration. Your speed is shown in gray on the display until the calibration is complete. If you manually calibrate your stride sensor later, the GPS based calibration factor will be overwritten.
Page 154: Running Cadence And Stride Length
Running Cadence and Stride Length Cadence* is the number of times the foot with the stride sensor* hits the ground per minute. Stride length* is the average length of one step. That is the distance between your right and left foot contacting the ground. Running speed = 2 * stride length * cadence.
Page 155: Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart
There are two ways to pair a speed sensor with your V800: 1Press START in time view to enter pre-training mode. 2V800 starts searching for your speed sensor. Rotate the wheel a few times to activate the sensor.
Page 156: Measuring Wheel Size
4Press START, Pairing is displayed. 5Pairing completed is displayed when the pairing is complete. 6Sensor linked to: is displayed. Choose Bike 1 Bike 2. Confirm with START. 7Set wheel size is displayed. Set the size and press START. Measuring Wheel Size Wheel size settings are a prerequisite for correct cycling information.
Page 157: Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart
Pair A Cadence Sensor with V800 Make sure the cadence sensor has been correctly installed. For more information on installing the cadence sensor refer to the user manual of the cadence sensor. There are two ways to pair a cadence sensor with your V800:...
Page 158 1Press START in time view to enter pre-training mode. 2V800 starts searching for your cadence sensor. Rotate the crank a few times to activate the sensor. The flashing red light in the sensor indicates that the sensor is activated. 3The device ID Pair Polar CAD xxxxxxxx is displayed.
Page 159: Polar Look Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart
Choose Yes. 4Pairing completed is shown when you are done. 1Go to General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device and press START. 2Rotate the cranks to wake up the transmitters. V800 starts searching for Kéo Power.
Page 160: Power Settings On V800
Calibrate Kéo Power Calibrate Kéo Power before starting your session. V800 calibrates itself automatically each time the transmitters wake up and V800 is found. The calibration takes a couple of seconds. Training temperature has an effect on the calibration accuracy, so make sure your bike’s temperature has become stable before you start the offset...
Page 161 To ensure the calibration is done properly: Do not put any weight on the pedals during calibration. Do not interrupt the calibration. When the calibration is complete a green LED will blink on the transmitters, and you can start your session.
Page 162: Important Information
Important Information Caring for Your V800 V800 Heart rate sensor Stride Sensor Bluetooth® Smart, Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart and Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart Storing Service Technical Specification V800 Heart Rate Sensor Polar FlowSync Software Polar Flow mobile application compatibility Water resistance of Polar products...
Page 163: Caring For Your V800
Caring for Your V800 Like any electronic device, Polar V800 should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come. V800 Keep your training device clean. Use a damp paper towel to wipe dirt from the training device.
Page 164: Stride Sensor Bluetooth® Smart, Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart And Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart
not soak, iron, dry clean or bleach the strap. Do not stretch the strap or bend the electrode areas sharply. Check the washing instructions on the label of the strap. Stride Sensor Bluetooth ® Smart, Speed Sensor Bluetooth ® Smart and Cadence Sensor Bluetooth ®...
Page 165: Service
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...
Page 166 -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to Operating temperature: 122 °F ABS + GF, PC/ABS plastic Training computer mater- alloy, Aluminum alloy, Stain- ials: less steel, Gorilla glass win- Thermoplastic poly- Wrist strap and buckle urethane,Stainless steel, Alu- materials: minum alloy Better than ±...
Page 167: Heart Rate Sensor
(0-36 km/h or 0-22.5 mph (when measuring speed with Polar stride sensor) (0-127 km/h or 0-79 mph Current speed display range: (when measuring speed with Polar speed sensor) (0-399 km/h 247.9 mph (when measuring speed with integrated GPS) Water resistance: 30 m 60 h training with GPS and Memory capacity:...
Page 168: Polar Flowsync Software
Uses Bluetooth® Smart wireless technology and GymLink transmission. Polar FlowSync Software 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. FlowSync is compatible with the following operating systems: Computer operating system 32-bit 64-bit...
Page 169: Water Resistance Of Polar Products
There is plenty of variation between how different Android devices handle the technologies used in our products and services, such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and different standards and protocols. Because of this, compatibility varies between phone manufacturers, and unfortunately Polar cannot guarantee that all features can be used with all devices.
Page 170 In the watch industry, water resistance is generally indicated as meters, which means the static water pressure of that depth. Polar uses this same indication system. Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 22810 or IEC60529. Every Polar device that has water resistance indication is tested before the delivery to stand water pressure.
Page 171: Batteries
300 times before a notable decrease in its capacity. The number of charge cycles also varies according to use and operating conditions. Do not charge the V800 battery when it is wet. Do not charge the battery in temperatures under -10 °C or over +50 °C.
Page 172: Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery
following local waste disposal regulations and, where possible, utilizing separate collection of electronic devices. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. The Polar H7 heart rate sensor has a user changeable battery. To change the battery yourself, please follow the instructions carefully as instructed in "Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery"...
Page 173 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.
Page 174: Precautions
Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type. Precautions The Polar V800 training device shows your performance indicators. The training device is designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and recovery during and after an exercise session. It measures heart rate, speed and distance.
Page 175: Interference During Training
To avoid interference, it is recommended to wear your compass on one arm (at the level of your chest) and your V800 on the other arm's wrist. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage...
Page 176: Minimizing Risks When Training
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. Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years? Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol? Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?
Page 177: Limited International Polar Guarantee
cannot however issue an official guarantee on our products’ suitability with all pacemakers or other implanted devices, such as defibrillators, 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.
Page 178 This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for consumers who have purchased 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.
Page 179 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.
Page 180: Compliance Statement
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Polar Electro Oy is under license. Compliance Statement 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.
Page 181 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003, CNR-Gen et CNR-210 du Canada. 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.
Page 182: 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 or the products described herein.
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