Polar GPS Sensor G1 User Manual

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Congratulations! You are now the proud owner
of a Polar G1 GPS sensor. Polar G1 provides
speed and distance data in all outdoor sports
using Global Positioning System (GPS)
technology.

The Polar G1 sensor determines your location by
measuring continuously the distance between
itself and at least four satellites. The sensor
uses wireless transmission technology to
transmit speed and distance data to a
compatible Polar product which records and
displays the data.

Polar G1 is resilient and water resistant - you
can depend on its performance regardless where
you train!

Using Polar G1 Sensor

Inserting Battery

1. See picture 1 on the front cover. Open
the battery cover by turning it
counterclockwise with a coin.

2. Place the battery inside with the positive
(+) side facing the battery cover.

3. Close the battery cover by turning it
clockwise with a coin.

Using Polar G1 Sensor With Polar Training Computer

To activate the G1 sensor in your training
computer, select Settings > Training settings >

Speed sensor > GPS sensor.

See the user manual for the training computer
in question for instructions on how speed and
distance data are displayed on your training
computer.

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Wearing Polar G1 Sensor

1. Push to open the clip (Picture 2).

2. Thread the armband loosely through the
loops on the clip and fasten (Picture 3).
You can fasten the sensor on a belt or on
the top of a backpack without the
armband.

3. Position the armband round your upper
arm and fasten (Picture 4). Place the
sensor and the Polar product on the same
arm. Make sure that the "POLAR" logo is
in an upright position.

Turning Polar G1 Sensor On/Off

To best catch satellite signals, go outdoors and
away from tall buildings and trees. Press the
button shortly to turn the sensor on. A flashing
battery indicator led (Picture 5 b) shows the
power mode (low/full). Then a red satellite
indicator led (Picture 5 a) will flash as the
sensor searches for satellite signals. The sensor
will find the signals faster if you keep the
sensor immobile during the search. A green led
will start flashing when the signals are found
and location is determined. Your Polar G1
sensor is now ready for action.

To turn the sensor off, press the button for one
second. The power switches off automatically if
the sensor cannot locate satellite signals or the
sensor location does not change for 15 minutes.

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Switching Power Mode

You can use the Polar G1 sensor in low or full
power mode. The default mode is full power
mode. By using the low power mode, you can
increase battery life by up to 40 %. For
maximum accuracy of speed and distance
measurement, use full power mode.

When the sensor is activated, press the button
for five flashes to change modes. A battery
indicator led flashes four times; the green led
indicating full power mode activation or the red
led indicating low power mode activation.

Everytime you turn the sensor on, the flashing
led indicates which mode is activated.

Battery Replacement

The red battery indicator led flashes, when
battery is low (Picture 5 b). Change the battery
yourself by following the instructions in Using
the Polar G1 Sensor.

Use an AA-sized alkaline battery. We
recommend you use a lithium battery or
rechargeable NiMH battery in temperatures 5°C
and below. Cold temperature decreases the life
of an alkaline battery.

Keep batteries away from children. If
swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
Batteries should be disposed of in compliance
with local regulations.

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