Polar M450 Quick Start Guide

SET UP YOUR M450

Set up your M450 at ow.polar.com/start. During the setup, the
M450 will be updated with the latest rmware, and you can start
using the Flow web service.

1. Go to ow.polar.com/start and download the Polar FlowSync
software, which you need to connect your M450 to Flow web
service.

2. Open the installation package and follow the on-screen
instructions for installing the software.

3. Once the installation is complete, FlowSync opens automatically
and asks you to connect your Polar product.

4. Plug in your M450 to your computer’s USB port with the USB
cable. The M450 will then wake up and start charging. Let your
computer install any suggested USB drivers.

5. The Flow web service will be opened automatically on your
internet browser. Create a Polar account or sign in if you already
have one. Fill in your physical details to get personal guidance
and accurate interpretation of your training sessions.

6. Click Done to synchronize your settings between the M450
and Polar Flow web service. FlowSync status will change to
completed, once the synchronization is done.

When you get hold of your new M450, it’s in storage mode. It
wakes up when you plug it to a computer or a USB charger.
If the battery is completely empty, it takes a couple of
minutes for the charging animation to appear.

Do not charge the device when the USB port is wet.

7. If there is a rmware update available for your M450 you are able
to install it at this stage.

You’re ready to go. Have fun!

Learn more about your M450 from the full-length user
manual and tutorial videos at polar.com/support/M450.

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START

Start
Cycling

LIGHT BACK UP DOWN

» Browse through the menu by pressing UP or DOWN.
» Start a training session and conrm selections with the START button.
» Return, pause and stop with the BACK button.
» Lock buttons in time view by pressing and holding LIGHT.

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Favorites

Settings

Interval

timer

Tests

BIKE MOUNT

You can install the bike mount
either on the stem of your bike,
or on the left or right hand side
of the handle bar.

1. Place the rubber base on the
stem/handlebar.

2. Position the bike mount on
the rubber base so that the
POLAR logo is in line with the
handlebar.

3. Secure the bike mount onto
the stem/handlebar with the
O-ring.

4. Align the ledges on the back
of the M450 with the slots
on the bike mount and turn
clockwise until the M450 is
in place.

Wear the comfortable strap and connector around your chest to get
your heart rate accurately and in real time in your M450.

* If you bought your M450 without a heart rate sensor, not to worry,
you can buy one at any time.

1. Moisten the electrode area of
the strap.

2. Clip the strap around your chest
and adjust the strap to t snugly.

3. Attach the connector.

4. Before your rst training session,
you need to pair the heart rate
sensor with your M450. Wear
your heart rate sensor and press
START. Then wait for the sensor
pairing request and choose Yes.

You can also pair a new sensor in Settings > General settings>
Pair and sync > Pair other device.

After training, detach the heart rate sensor connector and rinse
the strap under running water to keep it clean. For more detailed
instructions, see the full user manual at polar.com/support/M450.

TRAINING WITH YOUR M450

Press START and choose your sport. Go outdoors and away from
tall buildings and trees to catch the GPS satellite signals. Keep your
M450 still with the display facing upwards until it nds the GPS
satellite signal. When the signal is found, OK is displayed.

Press START again when you’re ready to go.

Choose the information you want to see during your sessions in
sport proles in the Polar Flow web service

DURING TRAINING

Take a lap: Press START during a session.

Lock a zone: To lock/unlock the heart rate zone you are currently

in, press and hold START. If your heart rate goes outside the locked
zone, you will be notied with audio feedback.

Change Settings in Quick Menu: Press and hold LIGHT to open the

Quick menu. You can change certain settings without pausing the
training recording.

PAUSE AND STOP TRAINING

Press BACK to pause your training session. To continue training,
press START. To stop the session, press and hold BACK when
paused until Recording ended is displayed.

KEY FEATURES

Polar M450 oers a host of unique features to help you train better.
Here you can nd a summary of the most important ones.

INTEGRATED GPS

With integrated GPS, M450 tracks your speed, distance, altitude
and route. You can view your route on a map in the Polar Flow App
or Flow web service after your session. The Back-to-start feature
directs you to your starting point.

BAROMETER

In addition to altitude, your M450 measures comprehensive data
such as ascent/descent, incline/decline*, real-time VAM (mean
ascent velocity) and altitude compensated calories.

*Requires Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart.

FRONT LIGHT

The function of the front light on the top edge of the M450 is to
improve your visibility to others on the road. It’s an intelligent
feature that you can set to turn on automatically when it gets dark.

TRAINING GUIDANCE

M450 is packed with Polar’s unique Smart Coaching features that
oer the best possible guidance on how to develop your training as
well as helpful feedback on your progress.

See the full-length user manual at polar.com/support/M450
to get familiar with all the great features in your M450.

POLAR FLOW

Polar M450 is a great training device by itself, but you’ll get even more
out of it when you use it together with the Polar Flow web service and
mobile app.

MOBILE APP

With the Polar Flow mobile app you can view your training data at a
glance. The app syncs the data wirelessly from your M450 to the Polar
Flow web service. Get it on the App Store

WEB SERVICE

Set targets and get guidance to achieve them. Get detailed analysis of
your results and share your achievements with your friends. Find all
this and more at polar.com/ow.

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or Google PlayTM .

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

M450

Battery type
Operating time
Operating temperature
Water resistance
Materials
Bike mount materials

BLUETOOTH® SMART HEART RATE SENSOR

Battery type
Battery sealing ring
Operating temperature
Water resistance
Connector
Strap

To change the heart rate sensor battery:

1. Using a coin, open the battery cover by
turning it counterclockwise to OPEN.

2. Insert the battery (CR 2025) inside the
cover with the positive (+) side against the
cover. Make sure the sealing ring is in the
groove to ensure water resistance.

3. Press the cover back into the connector.

4. Use the coin to turn the cover clockwise
to CLOSE.

For safety reasons, please ensure you use the correct battery.

Rechargeable 400mAh, 4,35V battery
Up to 16 hours with GPS

-10 °C to +50 °C / -4 °F to 122 °F
IPX7 (rainproof, not suitable for swimming)
PC+GF, ABS, PC, PMMA, TPU
POM

CR2025
O-ring 20.0 x 1.0 Material FPM

-10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F
30 m
Polyamide
38% Polyamide, 29% Polyurethane, 20%
Elastane, 13% Polyester

CUSTOMIZE WITH ACCESSORIES

FIND PRODUCT SUPPORT

BLUETOOTH® SMART CYCLING SENSORS

Enhance your training experience and achieve a more complete
understanding of your performance with Bluetooth® Smart cycling
sensors.

» Speed sensor Bluetooth® Smart measures your cycling speed/

pace and distance accurately even on the most demanding routes.
Useful for indoor cycling.

polar.com/support/M450

» Cadence sensor Bluetooth® Smart measures your cycling cadence

as revolutions per minute.

» Kéo Power Bluetooth® Smart measures your power output (in

Watts) and force (in Newton). M450 shows your power output in
Watts, Watts/kg or % of FTP, as well as your left/right balance and
cadence. The set includes two pedals and two power transmitters.

» Kéo Power Essential Bluetooth® Smart is a cost-eective choice

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for basic power measurement. It measures your power output and
force on the left hand pedal and provides your total power/force
by multiplying the measurement by two. M450 shows your power
output in Watts, Watts/kg or % of FTP. The set includes two pedals

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and one power transmitter.

M450 also shows the average and maximum values of your
speed, cadence and power output.

CHANGEABLE COVER

Change the M450’s back cover to match perfectly with the colors
of your bike! You can buy additional back covers in dierent colors
separately.

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Polar M450

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

Setup at ow.polar.com/start

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