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Polar Ignite 2 User Manual

USER MANUAL

CONTENTS

Cont ents 2 Polar Ignite 2 User Manual 7
Introduction 7 Take full advantage of your Polar Ignite 2 7
Polar Flow App 7 Polar Flow web service 8
Get started 9
Setting up your watch 9
Option A: Set up with a phone and Polar Flow app 9 Option B: Set up with your computer 10 Option C: Set up from the watch 10
Button functions and touch display 10
Color touch display 10 View Notifications 11
Backlight activation gesture 11 Menu 11 Watch faces 13 Changing the watch face style and color 17 Backlight activation 18
Backlight activation gesture 18
Do not disturb feature 18
Backlight always on during training 18 Quick settings 18 Pairing a phone with your watch 19
Delete a pairing 20 Updating the firmware 20
With phone or tablet 20
With computer 20
Settings 21
General settings 21
Pair and sync 21
Continuous HR tracking 21
Flight mode 21
Backlight brightness 21
Do not disturb 21
Phone notifications 21
Music controls 22
Units 22
Language 22
Inactivity alert 22
Vibrations 22
I wear my watch on 22
Positioning satellites 22
About your watch 22 Physical settings 23
Weight 23
Height 23
Date of birth 23
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Sex 23
Training background 24
Activity goal 24
Preferred sleep time 24
Maximum heart rate 24
Resting heart rate 25
VO2max 25 Watch settings 25
Alarm 25
Watch face 25
Time 26
Date 26
First day of week 26 Display icons 26 Restarting and resetting 27
To restart the watch 27
To reset the watch to factory settings 27
Training 28
Wrist-based heart rate measurement 28
Wearing your watch when measuring heart rate from your wrist or tracking your sleep 28
Wearing your watch when not measuring heart rate from your wrist or tracking your sleep/Nightly recharge 29 Start a training session 29
Start a planned training session 30 Quick menu 30 During training 32
Browse the training views 32
Set timers 33
Pausing/Stopping a training session 35 Training summary 35
After training 35 Training data in the Polar Flow App 37 Training data in the Polar Flow Web Service 37
Features 38
Smart Coaching 38
Nightly Recharge™ recovery measurement 39
ANS charge details in the Flow app 41 Sleep charge details in Polar Flow 41 For exercise 42 For sleep 42
For regulating energy levels 42 Sleep Plus Stages™ sleep tracking 43 FitSpark™ daily training guide 48
During training 49 Serene™ guided breathing exercise 52 Fitness Test with wrist-based heart rate 53
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Fitness level classes 54
Men 54
Women 55
Training Load Pro™ 55
Cardio load 56
Perceived load 56
Polar Running Program 59
Running Index 60
Continuous heart rate on your watch 64
24/7 Activity tracking 65
Inactivity alert 66
Positioning satellites 67
Assisted GPS 67
Sport Profiles 68 Heart Rate Zones 68 Speed Zones 68
Speed zones settings 68 Training target with speed zones 69 During training 69 After training 69
Speed and distance from the wrist 69 Swimming metrics 69
Pool swimming 69
Weather 72 Power save settings 74 Energy sources 74
Energy sources summary 75
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Detailed analysis in the Flow mobile app 75
Phone notifications 75
Music controls 77
Music controls watch face 77 During training 77 Music controls settings in Polar Flow app 77
HR sensor mode 78
Changeable wristbands 79
Changing the wristband 79
Compatible sensors 79
Polar OH1 optical heart rate sensor 79 Polar Verity Sense 80 Polar H10 heart rate sensor 80 Polar H9 heart rate sensor 80 Pairing sensors with your watch 80
Polar Flow 82
Polar Flow App 82
Training data 82 Activity data 82 Sleep data 82 Sport profiles 82 Image sharing 82 Start using the Flow app 82
Polar Flow Web Service 83
Diary 83 Reports 83 Programs 83
Sport profiles in Polar Flow 83
Add a sport profile 84 Edit a sport profile 84
Planning your training 86
Create a training plan with the Season Planner 86 Create a training target in the Polar Flow web service 87
Favorites 91
Add a Training Target to Favorites: 91 Edit a Favorite 92 Remove a favorite 92
Syncing 92
Sync with Flow mobile App 92 Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync 92
Important information 94
Battery 94
Operating time 94 Charging the battery 94 Charging during training 95
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Battery status and notifications 95
Caring for your watch 96
Keep your watch clean 96
Precautions 96
Interference During Training 97 Health and training 97 Warning - Keep batteries out of reach of children 98
How to use your Polar product securely 98 Technical specification 99
Polar Ignite 2 99 Polar FlowSync Software 99 Polar Flow mobile application compatibility 99 Water resistance of Polar products 100
Regulatory information 100 Limited International Polar Guarantee 101 Disclaimer 101
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POLAR IGNITE 2 USER MANUAL

This user manual helps you get started with your new watch. To see video tutorials and FAQs, go to
support.polar.com/en/ignite-2.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your new Polar Ignite 2!
Polar Ignite 2 is a customizable fitness watch with smart features. You'll get the most timely and relevant information right on the watch face, including your activity status, your heart rate, latest training sessions including weekly
summary, Nightly recharge status and FitSpark on-demand training suggestions.
Polar Ignite 2 measures heart rate from the wrist with Polar’s Precision Prime™ sensor fusion technology and tracks speed, pace, distance and route with built-in GPS. Nightly Recharge™ measures your recovery every night, and the
FitSpark™ training guide gives you personalized workout guidance based on your training history, fitness level and
current recovery status. The Sleep Plus Stages™ sleep tracking monitors your sleep stages (REM, light and deep sleep) and gives you sleep feedback and a numerical sleep score. Polar Ignite 2 helps you relax and relieve stress with the
Serene™ guided breathing exercise. You can adapt the Polar Ignite 2 to suit your style with changeable wristbands and
watch face color themes.
The Weather watch face shows the current day's hourly forecast and helps you prepare for weather changes when
planning your daily outdoor activities. With the music controls you can easily navigate around your playlist and adjust the volume straight on your watch. You can control music from the training display or from the watch face, or both. Just open your favorite music app or audio book and choose the playlist you want to listen to. The Energy sources breakdown in the training summary shows how much of different energy sources (fats, carbs and proteins) you used during your session. You can see it in the training summary right after finishing your session and also when opening the latest training session view.
In HR sensor mode you can easily turn your Polar Ignite 2 into a heart rate sensor and share your heart rate to other
Bluetooth devices like training apps, gym equipment or cycling computers. You can also use your Ignite 2 during Polar Club classes to broadcast your heart rate to the Polar Club system.
We are continuously developing our products for a better user experience. To keep your watch up to date and get the best performance, always make sure to update the firmware whenever a new version is available. The firmware updates enhance the functionality of your watch through improvements.

TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF YOUR POLAR IGNITE 2

Get connected to the Polar ecosystem and get the most out of your watch.

POLAR FLOW APP

Get the Polar Flow app from the App Store® or Google PlayTM. Sync your watch with the Flow app after training, and get an instant overview and feedback on your training results and performance. In the Flow app you can also see how active you’ve been during the day, how your body has recovered from training and stress during the night and how well you have slept. Based on the Nightly Recharge automatic overnight measurement and other parameters we have measured from you, you get personalized tips in the Flow app on exercise, and tips on sleep and regulating your energy levels on those particularly rough days.
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POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE

Sync your training data to the Polar Flow web service with the FlowSync software on your computer or via the Flow app. In the web service you can plan your training, track your achievements, get guidance and see a detailed analysis of your training results, activity and sleep. Let all your friends know about your achievements, find fellow exercisers and get motivation from your social training communities.
Find all this at flow.polar.com
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GET STARTED

SETTING UP YOUR WATCH

To wake up and charge your watch, plug it into a powered USB port or a USB charger with the custom cable that came in the box. The cable magnetically snaps into place, just make sure to align the ledge on the cable with the slot on your watch (marked with red). Please note that it may take a while for the charging animation to appear on the display. We recommend that you charge the battery before you start using your watch. See Battery for detailed information on charging the battery.
To set up your watch, choose your language and preferred setup method. The watch gives you three options for setup: Browse to the option most convenient for you by swiping the display up or down. Tap the display to confirm your selection.
A. On your phone: Mobile setup is convenient if you don't have access to a computer with a USB port,
but it might take longer. This method requires an internet connection.
B. On your computer: Wired computer setup is quicker and you can charge your watch at the same time,
but you need a computer available. This method requires an internet connection.
The A and B options are recommended. You can fill in all the physical details required for accurate training data at once. You can also choose your language and get the latest firmware for your watch.
C. On your watch: If you don't have a compatible mobile device and can't get to a computer with an
internet connection right away, you can start from the watch. Please note that when you do the setup
from the watch, your watch is not yet connected with Polar Flow. It’s important that you do the
setup later via option A or B to get the latest firmware updates to your Ignite 2. In Flow you can
also see a detailed analysis of your training, activity and sleep data.

OPTION A: SET UP WITH A PHONE AND POLAR FLOW APP

Please note that you have to do the pairing in the Flow app and NOT in your phone’s Bluetooth settings.
1. Keep your watch and phone close to each other during setup. 2. Make sure your phone is connected to the internet and turn on Bluetooth. 3. Download the Polar Flow app from the App Store or Google Play on your phone. 4. Open the Flow app on your phone. 5. The Flow app recognizes your watch nearby and prompts you to start pairing it. Tap the Start button on the
Flow app.
6. When the Bluetooth Pairing Request confirmation message appears on your phone, check that the code
shown on your phone matches the code shown on your watch.
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7. Accept the Bluetooth pairing request on your phone. 8. Confirm the pin code on your watch by tapping the display. 9. Pairing done is displayed once the pairing is completed.
10. Sign in with your Polar account or create a new one. We’ll walk you through the sign-up and setup within the
app.
When you’re done with the settings, tap Save and sync and your settings are synced to your watch.
If you're prompted to update the firmware, please plug your watch into a power source to ensure a flawless update operation, and then accept the update.

OPTION B: SET UP WITH YOUR COMPUTER

1. Go to flow.polar.com/start and download and then install the Polar FlowSync data transfer software onto your
computer.
2. Sign in with your Polar account or create a new one. Plug your watch into your computer's USB port with the
custom cable that came in the box. We’ll walk you through the sign-up and setup within the Polar Flow web
service.

OPTION C: SET UP FROM THE WATCH

Adjust the values by swiping the display and tap to confirm your selection. If you want to return and change a setting at any point, press the button until you reach the setting you want to change.
Please note that when you do the setup from the watch, your watch is not yet connected with Polar Flow. Firmware updates for your watch are available only through Polar Flow. To make sure you get to enjoy your watch and the unique Polar features at their best, it’s important that you do the setup later in the Polar Flow web service or with the Polar Flow mobile app by following the steps in option A or B.

BUTTON FUNCTIONS AND TOUCH DISPLAY

You watch has one button that has different functionalities depending on the situation of use. See the table below to find out what functionalities the button has in different modes.
Time view
Enter the menu
Press and hold to start pairing and syncing
Illuminate the display
Menu
Return to the previous level
Leave settings unchanged
Cancel selections
Illuminate the display
Pre-training mode
Return to time view
Illuminate the display
During training
Pause training by pressing once. Tap the display to continue.
To stop the session, press and hold when paused.
Illuminate the display

COLOR TOUCH DISPLAY

The color touch display lets you easily swipe between watch faces, through lists and menus, as well as choose items by tapping the display.
l Tap the display to confirm selections and choose items. l Swipe up or down to scroll the menu. l Swipe left or right during training to see different training views. l Swipe left or right in time view to switch between the watch faces.
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l Swipe down in time view to access the quick settings menu (screen lock, do not disturb, flight mode). l Swipe up in time view to see notifications. l Tap the display to see more detailed information.
To ensure proper function of the touch display wipe any dirt, sweat or water off the display with a cloth. The touch display won’t respond properly when trying to use it while wearing gloves.

VIEW NOTIFICATIONS

View the notifications by swiping up from the bottom of the display or by turning your wrist to look at the watch immediately after the watch vibrates. The red dot at the bottom of the display indicates you have new notifications. For more information, see Phone notifications.

BACKLIGHT ACTIVATION GESTURE

The backlight is automatically switched on when you turn your wrist to look at the watch.

MENU

Enter the menu by pressing the button and browse through the menu by swiping up or down. Confirm selections by tapping the display, and return with the button.
Start training
Settings
From here you can start your training sessions. Tap the display to enter the pre-training mode and browse to the sport profile you want to use.
See Start a training session for detailed instructions.
You can edit the following settings on your watch:
l Physical settings l General settings l Watch settings
For more information, see Settings.
In addition to the settings available on your watch, you can edit Sport Profiles in the Polar Flow web service and app. Customize your watch with your favorite sports and the information you want to follow during your training sessions. See
Sport Profiles in Flow for more information.
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Timers
In Timers you'll find a stopwatch and a countdown timer.
Stopwatch
To start the stopwatch, tap first Stopwatch and then . To add a lap, tap the lap icon . To
pause the stopwatch, press the button.
Countdown Timer
You can set the countdown timer to count down from a preset time. Tap on Set Timer, and set the countdown time, and tap to confirm. When completed, tap Start to start the countdown timer.
The countdown timer is added to the basic watch face.
At the end of the countdown, the watch notifies you by vibrating. Tap to restart the timer, or tap to cancel and return to the time view.
During training you can use interval timer and countdown timer. Add the timer views to training views in the sport profile settings in Flow and sync the settings to your watch. For more information on using timers during training, see During
training.
Serene guided breathing exercise
First, tap Serene and then tap Start exercise to start the breathing exercise.
For more information, see Serene™ guided breathing exercise.
Fitness Test
To perform the fitness test, first tap Fitness Test, and then tap Relax and start the test.
For more information, see Fitness Test with wrist-based heart rate.
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Watch views
Choose which watch faces are shown on the display in time view. You can choose from:
l Time only l Daily activity l Continuous HR tracking l Nightly Recharge l FitSpark training guide l Latest training sessions l Weather l Weekly summary l Your name l Music controls
You need to choose at least one view.

WATCH FACES

Watch faces tell you a lot more than just the time. You'll get the most timely and relevant information right on the watch face, including your activity status, your heart rate, latest training sessions, Nightly Recharge status, FitSpark on­demand training suggestions, Weather and weekly training summary. You can scroll through the watch faces by swiping left or right and open a more detailed view by tapping the watch face.
Polar Ignite 2 supports up to ten different watch faces. Choose which watch faces are shown on the display in time view from Menu > Watch views.
You can choose between an analogue and a digital display in Watch settings.
Time
Basic watch face with time and date.
Activity
The graph bar around the watch face and the percentage below the time and date show your progress towards your daily activity goal.
In addition, when opening the details, you can see the following details of your day’s accumulated activity:
l Steps you've taken so far. The amount and type of body movements are registered and
turned into an estimation of steps. l Active time tells you the cumulative time of body movements that benefit your health. l Calories you've burned through training, activity and BMR (Basal metabolic rate: the
minimum metabolic activity required to maintain life).
For more information, see 24/7 Activity tracking.
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Heart rate
When using the Continuous heart rate feature your watch continuously measures your heart rate and displays it on the Heart rate watch face.
When using the Continuous heart rate feature, you can also follow what are the highest and lowest heart rate readings of your day and you can check what your lowest heart rate reading was during the previous night. You can turn the Continuous heart rate feature on, off or to night-time only mode on your watch in Settings > General settings > Continuous HR tracking.
For more information, see Continuous heart rate feature.
If you're not using the Continuous heart rate feature, you can still quickly check your current heart rate without starting a training session. Just tighten your wristband, choose this watch face and you'll see your current heart rate by tapping the display. Return to the Heart rate watch face by pressing the button.
Latest training sessions
See the time passed since your latest training session and the sport of the session.
In addition, when opening the details, you can view the summaries of your training sessions from the last 14 days. Browse to the training session you want to view by swiping up/down, and then tap the display to open the summary. For more information, see Training summary.
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Nightly Recharge watch face
When you wake up you can see your Nightly Recharge status. Nightly Recharge status tells you how restorative your last night was. Nightly Recharge combines information on how well your autonomic nervous system (ANS) calmed down during the early hours of your sleep ( ANS charge) and how well you slept ( sleep charge). Tap on ANS charge details or Sleep charge details for more information.
For more information, see Nightly Recharge™ recovery measurement or Sleep Plus Stages™
sleep tracking.
FitSpark watch face
Your watch suggests the most suitable training targets for you based on your training history, fitness level and current recovery status. Tap the watch face to see all the suggested training targets. Tap one of the suggested training targets to see detailed information about the training target.
For more information, see FitSpark daily training guide.
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Weather
View the current day's hourly forecast straight from your wrist. Tap the display to view more detailed weather information including for example wind speed, wind direction, humidity and chance of rain as well as tomorrow's 3-hour and the day after tomorrow's 6-hour forecast.
For more information, see Weather.
Weekly summary
View an overview of your training week. Your total training time for the week split into different training zones is illustrated on the display. Tap the display to open more details. You’ll see distance, training sessions, total calories and time spent in each heart rate zone. In addition, you can view last week’s summary and details as well as any sessions planned for next week.
Scroll down and tap the display to view more information about a single session.
Note that the watch faces and their contents cannot be edited.
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Your name
Time, date and your name is displayed.
Music controls
Control music and media playing on your phone with your watch from the Music controls watch face.
For more information, see Music controls.

CHANGING THE WATCH FACE STYLE AND COLOR

You can customize your Polar watch by choosing different watch face styles and colors from a set of pre-defined options.
To change the watch face style and color, go to Settings > Watch settings > Watch face > Digital/Analog.
Choose Digital or Analog. Then choose the style.
Under Digital you'll find Symmetry, Minutes in middle, Small seconds and Seconds in circle.
Symmetry Minutes in middle Small seconds Seconds in circle
Under Analog you'll find Classic, Art Deco, Lollipop and Pearl.
Classic Art deco Lollipop Pearl
You can also choose the color theme for your watch face. The available colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink and peach.
Note that for the Digital Symmetry option you cannot change the color.
The watch faces and their contents cannot be edited apart from changing the watch face style or color.
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BACKLIGHT ACTIVATION

BACKLIGHT ACTIVATION GESTURE

The backlight is not constantly on to save the battery of your device. The backlight is automatically switched on when you turn your wrist to look at the watch. It is not possible to set the backlight always on apart from during training sessions.
You can adjust the backlight brightness from General settings by choosing High, Medium or Low. Backlight brightness is set to High by default.

DO NOT DISTURB FEATURE

The backlight activation gesture is disabled, when Do not disturb is switched on. You can activate the backlight when Do not disturb is on by pressing the button. See Quick settings for further information.

BACKLIGHT ALWAYS ON DURING TRAINING

To enable backlight always on during training:Swipe down from the top of the display to pull down the Quick
settings menu. Tap the Backlight icon to select Always on or Automatic. With always on selected the watch display
will be illuminated throughout your training session. The backlight setting will default back to automatic after you finish your training session.
Please note that the always on selection will drain your battery much faster than the default setting.

QUICK SETTINGS

Quick settings menu
Swipe down from the top of the display in time view to pull down the Quick settings menu. Swipe left or right to browse and tap to choose a feature.
Tap to customize what features you want to see in the quick settings menu. Choose from Screen lock, Alarm, Countdown timer, Do not disturb and Flight mode.
l Screen lock: Tap the screen lock icon to switch screen lock on. Press the button for 2
l Alarm: Set alarm repetition: Off, Once, Monday to Friday or Every day. If you choose
l Countdown timer: Choose Set Timer, and set the countdown time, and press OK to
l Do not disturb: Tap the do not disturb icon to switch it on and tap again to switch it off.
l Flight mode: Tap the flight mode icon to switch it on and tap again to switch it off. Flight
seconds to unlock the screen.
Once, Monday to Friday or Every day, also set the time for the alarm.
confirm. When completed, choose Start and press OK to start the countdown timer.
When do not disturb is switched on, you will not get any notifications or call alerts. Also,
the backlight activation gesture is disabled.
mode cuts off all wireless communication from your watch. You can still use it, but you
can't sync your data with the Polar Flow mobile app or use it with any wireless
accessories.
Battery status icon shows how much charge is left in the battery.
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During training
l Backlight : Tap the Backlight icon to choose Always on or Automatic. With always on
selected the watch display will be illuminated throughout your training session. The
backlight setting will default back to automatic after you finish your training session.
Please note that the always on selection will drain your battery much faster than the
default setting. l Screen lock: Tap the screen lock icon to switch screen lock on. Press the button for 2
seconds to unlock the screen.

PAIRING A PHONE WITH YOUR WATCH

Before you can pair a phone with your watch, you need to setup your watch in the Polar Flow web service or with the Polar Flow mobile app as described in chapter Setting up your watch. If you did the setup for your watch with a phone, your watch has already been paired. If you did the setup with a computer and would like to use your watch with Polar Flow app, please pair your watch and phone as follows:

BEFORE PAIRING A PHONE:

l download Flow app from the App Store or Google Play l make sure your phone has Bluetooth turned on, and airplane mode/flight mode is not turned on. l Android users:make sure location is enabled for the Polar Flow app in the phone's application settings.

TO PAIR A PHONE:

1. On your phone, open the Flow app and sign in with your Polar account, which you have created when setting up
your watch.
Android users: If you have several Flow app compatible Polar devices in use, make sure you have chosen Polar Ignite 2 as the active device in the Flow app. This way the Flow app knows to connect to your watch. In the Flow app, go to Devices and choose Polar Ignite 2.
2. On your watch, press and hold the button in time mode OR go to Settings > General settings > Pair and sync
> Pair and sync phone and tap the display. 3. Open Flow app and bring your watch close to phone is displayed on your watch. 4. When the Bluetooth Pairing Request confirmation message appears on your phone, check that the code
shown on your phone matches the code shown on your watch. 5. Accept the Bluetooth pairing request on your phone.
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6. Confirm the pin code on your watch. 7. Pairing done is displayed once the pairing is completed.

DELETE A PAIRING

To delete a pairing with a phone:
1. Go to Settings > General settings > Pair and sync > Paired devices and tap the display. 2. Choose the device you want to remove by tapping its name on the display. 3. Remove pairing? is displayed. Confirm by tapping the display. 4. Pairing removed is displayed when you are done.

UPDATING THE FIRMWARE

To keep your watch up to date and to get the best performance, always make sure to update the firmware whenever a new version is available. Firmware updates are performed to improve the functionality of your watch.
You won't lose any data due to the firmware update. Before the update begins, the data from your watch is synced to the Flow web service.

WITH PHONE OR TABLET

You can update the firmware with your phone if you're using the Polar Flow mobile app to sync your training and activity data. The app will let you know if there's an update available and will guide you through it. We recommend that you plug the watch into a power source before starting the update to ensure a flawless update operation.
The wireless firmware update may take up to 20 minutes, depending on your connection.

WITH COMPUTER

Whenever a new firmware version is available, FlowSync will notify you when you connect the watch to your computer. The firmware updates are downloaded via FlowSync.
To update the firmware:
1. Plug your watch into your computer with the custom cable that came in the box. Make sure that the cable snaps
into place. Align the ledge on the cable with the slot on your watch (marked with red).
2. FlowSync starts syncing your data. 3. After syncing, you are asked to update the firmware. 4. Choose Yes. The New firmware is installed (this may take up to 10 minutes), and the watch restarts. Please wait
until the firmware update has been finalized before you detach the watch from your computer.
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SETTINGS

GENERAL SETTINGS

To view and edit your general settings, press the button in Time view, swipe down the menu and tap Settings and then General settings.
In General settings you'll find:
l Pair and sync l Cont inuous HR tracking l Flight mode l Backlight brightness l Do not disturb l Phone notifications l Music controls l Units l Language l Inactivity alert l Vibrations l I wear my watch on l Positioning satellit es l About your watch

PAIR AND SYNC

l Pair and sync phone/Pair sensor or other device: Pair sensors or phones with your watch. Sync data with the
Flow app.
l Paired devices: View all the devices you have paired with your watch. These can include heart rate sensors and
phones.

CONTINUOUS HR TRACKING

Turn the Continuous Heart Rate feature On, Off or Night-time only. For more information, see Continuous heart rate.

FLIGHT MODE

Choose On or Off.
Flight mode cuts off all wireless communication from your watch. You can still use it, but you can't sync your data with the Polar Flow mobile app or use it with any wireless accessories.

BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS

You can adjust the backlight brightness by choosing High, Medium or Low. Backlight brightness is set to High by default.

DO NOT DISTURB

Turn the Do not disturb feature On, Off or On ( - ). Set the period when do not disturb is on. Choose when it Starts at and Ends at. When it is set on, you will not get any notifications or call alerts. Also, the backlight activation gesture is disabled.

PHONE NOTIFICATIONS

Set phone notifications Off or On, when not training. Note that you will not receive any notifications during training sessions.
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MUSIC CONTROLS

Choose where you want to control music in Training display or in Watch face or in both. The music controls are on by default but if you don't want to use them, you can turn them off by removing both selections. When you’re done tap Save.

UNITS

Choose metric (kg, cm) or imperial (lb, ft). Set the units used to measure weight, height, distance and speed.

LANGUAGE

You can choose the language you want to use on your watch. Your watch supports the following languages: Bahasa Indonesia, Čeština, Dansk, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Norsk, Polski, Português, Русский, Suomi, Svenska, 简 体 中文, 日本 語 and Türkçe.

INACTIVITY ALERT

Set the inactivity alert On or Off.

VIBRATIONS

Set vibrations for scrolling menu items On or Off.

I WEAR MY WATCH ON

Choose Left hand or Right hand.

POSITIONING SATELLITES

You can change the satellite navigation system your watch uses in addition to GPS. The setting is located on your watch in General settings > Positioning satellites. You can choose GPS + GLONASS,  GPS + Galileo or GPS + QZSS.  The default setting is GPS + GLONASS. These options give you the possibility to test different satellite navigation systems and find out if they can give you improved performance in areas covered by them.
GPS + GLONASS
GLONASS is a Russian global satellite navigation system. It is the default setting as its global satellite visibility and reliability is the best of these three, and in general we recommend using it.
GPS + Galileo
Galileo is a global navigation satellite system created by the European Union. It is still under development and is estimated to be ready by the end of 2021.
GPS + QZSS
QZSS is a four-satellite regional time transfer system and a satellite-based augmentation system developed to enhance GPS in the Asia-Oceania regions, with a focus on Japan.

ABOUT YOUR WATCH

Check the device ID of your watch, as well as the firmware version, HW model, A-GPS expiry date and the Polar Ignite 2-specific regulatory labels. Restart your watch, turn it off or reset all data and settings on it.
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Restart: If you experience problems with your watch, you can try restarting it. Restarting the watch will not delete any of the settings or your personal data from the watch. You can also restart your watch by pressing and holding the button for 10 seconds.
Turn off: Turn your watch off. To turn it back on press and hold the button.
Reset all data and settings: Reset the watch back to factory settings. This will erase all data and settings on your watch.

PHYSICAL SETTINGS

To view and edit your physical settings, press the button in Time view, swipe down the menu and tap Settings and then Physical settings.
It is important that you are precise with the physical settings, especially when setting your weight, height, date of birth and sex, as they have an impact on the accuracy of the measuring values, such as the heart rate zone limits and calorie expenditure.
In Physical settings you'll find:
l Weight l Height l Date of birth l Sex l Training background l Activity goal l Preferred sleep time l Maximum heart rate l Resting heart rate l VO
2max

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).
SEX
Select Male or Female.
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TRAINING BACKGROUND

Training background is an assessment of your long-term physical activity level. Select the alternative that best describes the overall amount and intensity of your physical activity during the past three months.
l Occasional (0-1h/week): You do not participate regularly in programmed recreational sport or heavy physical
activity, e.g. you walk only for pleasure or exercise hard enough to cause heavy breathing or perspiration only
occasionally.
l Regular (1-3h/week): You participate regularly in recreational sports, e.g. you run 5-10 km or 3-6 miles per
week or spend 1-3 hours per week in comparable physical activity, or your work requires modest physical
activity.
l Frequent (3-5h/week): You participate at least 3 times a week in heavy physical exercise, e.g. you run 20-50
km/12-31 miles per week or spend 3-5 hours per week in comparable physical activity.
l 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.
l Semi-pro (8-12h/week): You participate in heavy physical exercise almost daily, and you exercise to improve
performance for competitive purposes.
l Pro (>12h/week): You are an endurance athlete. You participate in heavy physical exercise to improve your
performance for competitive purposes.

ACTIVITY GOAL

Daily activity goal is a good way to find out how active you really are in your everyday life. Choose your typical activity level from three options and see how active you need to be to reach your daily activity goal.
The time you need to complete your daily activity goal depends on the level you have chosen and the intensity of your activities. Age and gender also affect the intensity you need to reach your daily activity goal.
Level 1
If your day includes only a little sports and a lot of sitting, commuting by car or public transport and so on, we recommend you pick this activity level.
Level 2
If you spend most of your day on your feet, perhaps due to the type of work you do or your daily chores, this is the right activity level for you.
Level 3
If your work is physically demanding, you’re into sports or otherwise tend to be on the move and active, this is the activity level for you.

PREFERRED SLEEP TIME

Set Your preferred sleep time to define how long you aim to sleep every night. By default, it is set to the average recommendation for your age group (eight hours for adults from 18 to 64 years). If you feel that eight hours of sleep is too much or too little for you, we recommend you adjust your preferred sleep time to meet your individual needs. By doing this, you’ll get accurate feedback on how much sleep you got in comparison to your preferred sleep time.

MAXIMUM HEART RATE

Set your maximum heart rate, if you know your current maximum heart rate value. Your age-predicted maximum heart rate value (220-age) is displayed as a default setting when you set this value for the first time.
HR
is used to estimate energy expenditure. HR
max
maximum physical exertion.The most accurate method for determining your individual HR exercise stress test in a laboratory. HR depends on age and hereditary factors.
is also crucial when determining training intensity. It is individual and
max
is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during
max
is to perform a maximal
max
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RESTING HEART RATE

Your resting heart rate is the lowest number of heartbeats per minute (bpm) when fully relaxed and without distractions. Your age, fitness level, genetics, health status and sex affect the resting heart rate. A typical value for an adult is 55–75 bpm, but your resting heart rate can be significantly lower than that, for example, if you’re very fit.
It’s best to measure your resting heart rate in the morning after a good night’s sleep, right after you wake up. It’s OK to go to the bathroom first if it helps you to relax. Don’t do any strenuous training leading up to the measurement and make sure you’re fully recovered from any activity. You should do the measurement more than once, preferably on consecutive mornings, and calculate your average resting heart rate.
To measure your resting heart rate:
1. Wear your watch. Lie down on your back and relax. 2. After about 1 minute, start a training session on your wearable. Choose any sport profile, for example Other
indoor. 3. Lie still and breathe calmly for 3–5 minutes. Don’t look at your training data during the measurement. 4. Stop the training session on your Polar device. Sync the wearable with the Polar Flow app or web service and
check the training summary for the value of your lowest heart rate (HR min)—this is your resting heart rate.
Update your resting heart rate to your physical settings in Polar Flow.
VO
2MAX
Set your VO2
VO2 body during maximal exercise; it is related directly to the maximal capacity of the heart to deliver blood to the muscles. VO2 tests). You can also use your Running Index score, which is an estimation of your VO2
Fitness Test with wrist-based heart rate feature to estimate your VO2
(maximal oxygen uptake, maximal aerobic power) is the maximal rate at which oxygen can be used by the
max
.
max
can be measured or predicted by fitness tests (e.g. maximal exercise tests and submaximal exercise
max
. You can use the Polar
max
and update it to your physical settings.
max

WATCH SETTINGS

To view and edit your watch settings, go to Settings > Watch settings
In Watch settings you'll find:
• Alarm
• Watch face
• Time
• Date
• First day of week

ALARM

Set alarm repetition: Off, Once, Monday to Friday or Every day. If you choose Once, Monday to Friday or Every day, also set the time for the alarm.
When the alarm is set on, a clock icon is displayed in the time view.

WATCH FACE

Choose Digital or Analog. Then choose the style. Under Digital you'll find Symmetry, Minutes in middle Small seconds and Seconds in circle.
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Symmetry Minutes in middle Small seconds Seconds in circle
Under Analog you'll find Classic, Art Deco, Lollipop and Pearl.
Classic Art deco Lollipop Pearl
You can also choose the color theme for your watch face. The available colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink and peach.
Note that for the Digital Symmetry option you cannot change the color.

TIME

Set the time format: 24 h or 12 h.Then set the time of day.
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 or yyyy.mm.dd.
When syncing with the Flow app and web service, the date is automatically updated from the service.

FIRST DAY OF WEEK

Choose the starting day of each week. Choose Monday, Saturday or Sunday.
When syncing with the Flow app and web service, the week's starting day is automatically updated from the service.

DISPLAY ICONS

Flight mode is on. Flight mode cuts off all wireless communication from your watch. You can still
use it, but you can't sync your data with the Polar Flow mobile app or use it with any wireless accessories.
Do not disturb mode is on. When do not disturb is switched on, you will not get any notifications
or call alerts. Also, the backlight activation gesture is disabled.
Vibrating alarm is set. To set the alarm, go to Settings > Watch settings.
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Your paired phone is disconnected and you have notifications turned on. Check that your phone is within Bluetooth range from your watch and Bluetooth is enabled on your phone.
Screen lock is on. Press the button for 2 seconds to unlock the screen.

RESTARTING AND RESETTING

If you experience problems with your watch, you can try restarting it. Restarting the watch will not delete any of the settings or your personal data from the watch.

TO RESTART THE WATCH

Press the button to access the main menu, swipe down to find Settings, navigate to Settings > General settings > About your watch > swipe all the way down to find Restart. First, tap Restart and then tap to confirm the
restart.
You can also restart your watch by pressing and holding the button for 10 seconds.

TO RESET THE WATCH TO FACTORY SETTINGS

If restarting your watch didn't help, you can reset the watch back to factory settings. Note that resetting the watch back to factory settings empties all personal data and settings from the watch, and you will need to set it up again for your personal use. All data that you have synced from your watch to your Flow account is safe. You can do the factory reset via FlowSync or from the watch.
FACTORY RESET VIA FLOWSYNC
1. Go to flow.polar.com/start and download and then install the Polar FlowSync data transfer software onto your
computer. 2. Connect your watch to the computer’s USB port. 3. Open settings in FlowSync. 4. Press the Factory Reset button. 5. If you use Flow app to sync, check the list of paired Bluetooth devices on your phone, and remove your watch
from the list if it's there.
Now you need to set up your watch again, either via mobile or computer. Just remember to use the same Polar account in the setup you've used before resetting.
FACTORY RESET FROM THE WATCH
1. Press the button to access the main menu, swipe down to find Settings. 2. Choose Settings > General settings > About your watch. 3. Swipe all the way down to find Reset all data and settings. 4. First, tap Reset all data and settings. 5. Then tap to confirm the factory reset.
Now you need to set up your watch again, either via mobile or computer. Just remember to use the same Polar account in the setup you've used before resetting.
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TRAINING

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE MEASUREMENT

Your watch measures your heart rate from the wrist with the Polar Precision Prime™ sensor fusion technology. This new heart rate innovation combines optical heart rate measurement with skin contact measurement, ruling out any disturbances to the heart rate signal. It tracks your heart rate accurately even in the most demanding conditions and training sessions.
Although there are many subjective clues as to how your body is doing during exercise (perceived exertion, breathing rate, physical sensations), none of them are as reliable as measuring heart rate. It is objective and affected by both internal and external factors—meaning that you will have a dependable measure of your physical state.
WEARING YOUR WATCH WHEN MEASURING HEART RATE FROM YOUR WRIST OR TRACKING YOUR SLEEP
To measure wrist-based heart rate accurately during training, when using the Continuous heart rate and Nightly
Recharge features or while tracking your sleep with Sleep Plus Stages make sure that you wear the watch correctly:
l Wear your watch on top of your wrist, at least a finger’s width up from the wrist bone (see the picture below). l Tighten the wristband firmly around your wrist. The sensor on the back must be in constant touch with your skin
and the watch should not be able to move on your arm. A good way to check that the wristband is not too loose
is if you push the wristband lightly up from both sides of your arm and make sure the sensor doesn’t lift from
your skin. When pushing the wristband up you shouldn't see the LED light shining from the sensor.
l For most accurate heart rate measurement, we advise you to wear your watch for a few minutes prior to
starting the heart rate measurement. Also it's a good idea to warm up the skin if your hands and skin get cold
easily. Get the blood going before starting your session!
During training you should slide the Polar device further up from the wrist bone and wear the wristband a bit more tightly to try to minimize any extra moving of the device. Give your skin a few minutes to adapt to the Polar device before starting a training session. After the training session, loosen the wristband a bit.
If you have tattoos on the skin of your wrist, avoid placing the sensor right on them as they may prevent accurate readings.
In sports where it's more challenging to keep the sensor stationary on your wrist or where you have pressure or movement in muscles or tendons near the sensor, we recommend using a Polar heart rate sensor with a chest strap if you’re looking for supreme accuracy in your training. Your watch is compatible with Bluetooth® heart rate sensors, like Polar H10. The Polar H10 heart rate sensor is more responsive to rapidly increasing or decreasing heart rate, so it’s the ideal option also for interval type of training with quick sprints.
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To maintain the best possible performance of the wrist-based heart rate measurement, keep your watch clean and prevent scratches. After a sweaty training session, we recommend that you wash the watch under running water with a mild soap and water solution. Then wipe it dry with a soft towel. Let it fully dry before charging.
WEARING YOUR WATCH WHEN NOT MEASURING HEART RATE FROM YOUR WRIST OR TRACKING YOUR SLEEP/NIGHTLY RECHARGE
Loosen the wristband a bit for a more comfortable fit and to let your skin breathe. Wear the watch just as you would wear a normal watch.
Every once in a while it’s a good idea to let your wrist have a breather, especially if you have sensitive skin. Take off your watch and recharge it. This way both your skin and your watch can have a rest, and be ready for your next training event.

START A TRAINING SESSION

1. Wear your watch and tighten the wristband. 2. To enter the pre-training mode press the button to enter the main menu and tap Start training.
From the pre-training mode, you can access the quick menu by tapping the quick menu icon
. The options displayed in the quick menu depend on the sport you have chosen and
whether you are using GPS.
You can, for example, choose a favorite training target you want to perform and add timers
to your training views. For more information, see Quick menu.
After your choice, the watch returns to the pre-training mode.
3. Browse to your preferred sport. 4. Stay in the pre-training mode until the watch has found your heart rate and the GPS satellite signals (if
applicable to your sport) to make sure your training data is accurate. To catch GPS satellite signals, go outdoors
and away from tall buildings and trees. Keep your watch still with the display upwards and avoid touching the
watch during the GPS signal search.
If you have paired an optional Bluetooth sensor with your watch, the watch will automatically start searching for the sensor signal as well.
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~ 13h Estimated training time with current settings. By using power save settings, the estimated training time can be extended.
The circle around the GPS icon will turn orange when the minimum amount of satellites (4) needed for the GPS fix are found. You can start your session but for better accuracy wait until the circle turns green.
The circle around the GPS icon will turn green when the GPS is ready. The watch
notifies you with a vibration.
The watch has found your heart rate when your heart rate is shown.
When you're wearing a Polar heart rate sensor that's paired with your watch, the watch automatically uses the connected sensor to measure your heart rate during training sessions. A blue circle around the heart rate symbol indicates that your watch uses the connected sensor to measure your heart rate.
5. When all signals are found, tap the display to start training recording.
See During Training for more information on what you can do with your watch during training.

START A PLANNED TRAINING SESSION

You can plan your training and create detailed training targets in the Polar Flow app or the Polar Flow web service and sync them to your watch.
To start a planned training session scheduled for the current day:
1. Enter the pre-training mode by first pressing the button and then tappping on Start training. 2. You'll be prompted to start a training target you've scheduled for the day.
3. Tap to view the target information. 4. Tap Start to return to pre-training mode, and choose the sport profile you want to use.
5. When the watch has found all the signals, tap the display. Recording started is displayed and you can start
training.
Your watch will guide you towards completing your target during training. See During Training for more information.
Your planned training targets will also be included in the FitSpark training suggestions.

QUICK MENU

You can access the quick menu by tapping the quick menu icon from pre-training mode and during a session when paused.
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