Polar Electro AW200 manual

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Contents 1. YOUR POLAR A W200 ACTIVITY WA TCH - B E N E F I T S ...................................... 4 2 . G E T T I N G S T A R T E D ............................ 5 W a t c h B u t t o n s................................. 5 Watch Modes and Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . 6 W h a t t o D o F i r s t ? .............................. 7 3 . B E F[...]

W a t c h S e t t i n g s ............................... 2 4 D a i l y A l a r m O n / O f f ........................2 4 T i m e o f D a y ................................ 2 5 D a t e .......................................2 5 S o u n d O n / O f f ..............................2 5 Units (metric/imperial) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 A[...]

1. YOUR POLAR A W200 ACTIVITY W A TCH - 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[...]

2. GETTING ST ARTED W atch Buttons ENGLISH Getting Started 5[...]

W atch Modes and Menu Structure ENGLISH 6 Getting Started[...]

What to Do First? 1. Activate your Polar A W200 Activity Watch by pressing the ST AR T button twice, until Basic SETTINGS is displayed*. 2. Press ST AR T again and follow the instructions on display: 3. Time: select either 12h or 24h . With 12 h , select AM/PM . Enter correct time. 4. Date: DD = days, MM = month, YY = year 5. Units: KILOGRAMS (mete[...]

3. BEFORE ACTIVITY Daily Use Y our Polar A W200 Activity W atch 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 . Altitude Measurement Altitude measurement relies on a simple princip[...]

Walking/Hiking Hilly or Flat T errain 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 . However , if you are planning to walk on flat rather than hilly terrain, you may wan[...]

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. T o calibrate baromete[...]

T emperature Y ou can view the surrounding temperature in both, BARO and ALTI modes. In AL TI mode, press and hold the DOWN button to switch the bottom row view between the time of day and temperature. Y our 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 fo[...]

4. DURING ACTIVITY Start Action Recording (REC) Starting from TIME mode, either a) press and hold the ST AR T button or b) press DOWN to go to ACTION mode and press ST AR T. Y our Polar A W200 Activity W atch starts recording total time of your walk/hike. T o pause recording, press STOP button once. Press it twice to stop recording. If you have not[...]

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 AL TI/BARO: TIME mode : Date / Polar logo (press and hold UP button to switch view) T ime of Day ACTION mode 1st view: The Zone Pointer moves within the activity zones and mirrors the speed of [...]

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 Brisk walking Running Fast running Long slow walks maintain overall health and promote recreation. Regular walking in a comfortable speed improves[...]

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 . Th[...]

Reading Data on Display ...continued ALTI mode (= mountain symbol) Altitude T rend graph shows altitude changes of passed track, or Altitude Difference (press and hold the UP button to switch view) Y our current altitude T ime of day or T emperature (press and hold the DOWN button to switch view). BARO mode (= cloud symbol) Barometric T rend shows [...]

File view During action recording or when recording is paused, the display will automatically scroll through the following cumulative values if you press and hold the ST AR T button: 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 m[...]

Altitude T rend Scale Select the scale for the altitude graph to appear on the display . See our recommendation below: Walking/Hiking Scale On Altitude T rend Scale, one pixel equals On Altitude T rend Scale, total altitude axis equals Level to moderate terrain 1 1m/3f t 1 5m/4 5f t Moderate to steep terrain 10 10 m /30 ft 150 m / 450 ft T o set th[...]

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 AL TI mode and select Altitude DIFFERENCE , press ST AR T and select Diffe rence RESET? 2. T o reset, press ST AR T . T o cancel and to return to previous menu, press STOP . 3. At arrival to yo[...]

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 . T o view this information on file, start in TIME mode and select Menu FILES . Y our Polar A W200 Activity W atch can store up to nine files, the latest file being presented first. Once a[...]

Viewing Saved Activity Data T o view the information available in each file, in file info view , press ST AR T and then scroll the data with UP/DOWN buttons: • Total time hh:mm:ss = T otal duration of the recorded time of action. • Active time hh:mm:ss = T ime you were moving actively . • Act. steps (Active steps) are related to the Active Ti[...]

T o see cumulative totals, start in TIME mode, press ST AR T and select Menu TOTALS . Scroll the info with UP/DOWN buttons: • Active time dd.mm.yy = T otal, cumulative active time recorded since the date shown. • Act. steps dd.mm.yy = T otal active steps during action recordings since the date shown. • Calories dd.mm.yy = T otal burned calori[...]

Delete a File Y ou can delete an unwanted file, but note that deleted files cannot be retrieved. T o delete a file, start in TIME mode, then select FILES . Scroll to and select the file you want to delete. File x DELETE? > Are you sure? is displayed. T o delete, press ST ART. T o return to the previous view , press STOP. Delete All Files Y ou ca[...]

6. SETTINGS W atch Settings T o access the watch settings Alarm, Time, Date, Sound, Units, Alti Auto & Intro , start in TIME mode, press ST AR T and select Menu WATCH SET . Scroll UP and select the setting you want to change. T o return to the previous menu at any stage of the settings, press STOP. T o return to TIME mode, press and HOLD the ST[...]

T ime of Day T o set T ime 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. *T o set T ime 2, press UP to Set TIME 2 , then ST AR T and UP/DOWN to enter the time difference measured from T ime 1. T o accept the flashing value, press ST ART. T o cha[...]

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 . T o select either option, use UP/DOWN. AL TI AUTO On/Off The AL TI AUTO feature, when activated, starts recording the changes in altitud[...]

Intro On/Off When browsing the main modes (TIME, AL TI/BARO or ACTION), each mode can show a 3-second introductory animation before returning to the standard view . T o switch the animation ON or OFF , start in TIME mode and select Menu WATCH SET > Set INTRO OFF/ON . T o select either ON or OFF , use UP/DOWN. ENGLISH Settings 27[...]

User Settings T o enter user settings, weight, height, date of birth, and gende r , start in TIME mode, press ST AR T 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[...]

General Settings Backlight T o 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. • During activity recording, if you press[...]

7. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMA TION Care and Maintenance Caring for your Activity Watch Like any electronic device, your Polar A W200 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. Clean it with a mild soap and water [...]

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. T o maintain water resistance, do not press any buttons under water .[...]

Battery A void 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 , p[...]

T o change the battery: 1. Open the battery cover with a coin by turning it from CLOSE to OPEN. 2. 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. 3. Insert a new battery with the positive (+) side outwards. 4. Replace the o[...]

Precautions T echnical Capability The Polar A W200 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 walk[...]

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 a[...]

Frequently Asked Questions What should I do if… …there are no reactions to any buttons? - Y ou 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). T o reset the wrist[...]

…the barometric pressure readings are inaccurate? - Y our 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 [...]

T echnical Specification Wrist Unit Battery life Average two years in normal use Battery type CR 2032 Battery cap sealing ring O-ring 23.0 x 0.60 Operation temperature -10 °C to +60 °C / +14 °F to +140 °F Storage temperature -20 °C to +70 °C / -4 °F to +158 °F Wrist strap material Thermoplastic Polyurethane and glass fiber strengthened ABS [...]

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 T otal time saved maximum 99 h 59 min 59 s KCAL/H Resolution 50 kcal ENGLISH Customer Service Info[...]

W ater 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 produc[...]

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 [...]

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 prod[...]

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 des[...]

INDEX A C T I O N M o d e .................... 6 , 1 3 A c t i v e S t e p s ....................... 1 7 A c t i v e T i m e ........................ 1 7 A L T I A U T O .......................9 , 2 6 A L T I M o d e .......................6 , 1 6 Altitude Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Altitude Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . [...]