Polar V800 User Guide
V800 TABLE OF CONTENTS
V800 Table of Contents 1
Introduction 11
V800 11
H7 Heart Rate Sensor* 12
USB Cable 12
Polar Flow App 12
Polar FlowSync Software 12
Polar Flow Web Service 12
Get Started 13
Charge the Battery 13
Battery Operating Time 14
Low Battery Notifications 14
Basic Settings 15
Button Functions, Gestures and Menu Structure 16
Button Functions 16
Time View and Menu 16
Pre-Training Mode 17
During training 17
Tap gestures 18
HeartTouch 18
Menu Structure 19
Favorites 19
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Timers 19
Tests 20
Settings 20
Status 20
Diary 20
Compatible Sensors 21
Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 21
Polar Speed sensor Bluetooth® Smart 21
Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 21
Polar LOOK Kéo Power 21
Pairing 22
Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with V800 22
Pair a Stride, Speed or Cadence Sensor with V800 22
Pair a Mobile Device with V800 23
Delete a Pairing 24
Syncing 24
Sync with Flow App 24
Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSYnc 25
Settings 26
Sport Profile Settings 26
Settings 27
Physical Settings 28
Weight 28
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Height 29
Date of Birth 29
Sex 29
Training background 29
Maximum Heart Rate 29
Resting Heart Rate 30
Vo2max 30
General Settings 30
Pair and Sync 31
Flight mode 31
Button Sounds 31
Button Lock 31
Time Mode Tap Sensitivity 31
Units 31
Language 31
Training View Color 32
About Your Product 32
Watch Settings 32
Alarm 32
Time 32
Date 33
Week's Starting Day 33
Watch Face 33
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Quick Menu 33
Time View 33
Training View 33
Firmware Update 34
How to Update Firmware 34
Reset V800 35
Polar Flow Web Service and App 36
Polar Flow App 36
Polar Flow Web Service 36
Training Targets 37
Create a Training Target 38
Quick Target 38
Race Pace Target 38
Phased target 38
Favorites 39
Favorites 39
Add a Route to Favorites 39
Add a Training Target to Favorites: 40
Edit a Favorite 40
Remove a favorite 40
Training 41
Wear Heart Rate Sensor 41
Pair Heart Rate Sensor 41
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Start a Training Session 42
Start a Multisport Training Session 44
Start a session with Training Target 44
Start a Session with Route Guidance 45
Start a Session with Race Pace 45
Start a Session with Interval Timer 45
Functions During Training 46
Switch Sport During a Multisport Session 46
Take a Lap 46
Lock a Heart Rate Zone 46
Change Sport Specific Tap Sensitivity 46
Change Phase During a Phased Session 46
View Quick Menu 46
Set Constant Backlight On 46
Set Location Guide On 47
Save POI (point of interest) 47
Countdown Timer 47
Interval Timer 47
Automatic Pause 47
HeartTouch 47
Pause/Stop a training session 48
Delete a Training Session 48
After Training 49
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Training Summary on Your V800 49
Single Sport Summary 49
Multisport Summary 52
Polar Flow App 52
Polar Flow Web Service 52
Status 52
Recovery status 52
Daily activity 53
Week summaries 53
Features 54
GPS 54
Back to start 55
Route Guidance 56
Guidance on the Display 56
Adding a Route to V800 56
Race Pace 56
Barometer 56
Smart Coaching 57
Training Load 57
Recovery Status 58
View Your Recovery Status 59
View Your Daily Calories 60
Training Benefit 60
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How does it work? 60
Jump test 61
Squat Jump 62
Performing the Squat Jump 62
Test Results 63
Countermovement Jump 63
Performing the Countermovement Jump 63
Test Results 64
Continuous Jump 64
Performing the Continuous Jump 64
Test Results 65
Fitness Test 65
Before the test 65
Performing the Test 66
Test Results 66
Fitness Level Classes 66
Men 66
Women 67
Orthostatic Test 67
Before The Test 68
Performing the test 68
Test Results 69
Running Index 69
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Short-term analysis 70
Men 70
Women 70
Long-term analysis 71
Heart Rate Zones 72
Smart Calories 74
Sport Profiles 74
Add a Sport profile 74
Edit a Sport Profile 75
Related to Sport 75
Basics 75
Heart Rate 75
Related to Device 75
Training Views 75
Gestures and Feedback 76
GPS and Altitude 76
Multisport 77
Swimming 77
R-R Recording 77
Performing R-R recording 78
Test results 78
Sensors 79
Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 79
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Pair a Stride Sensor with V800 79
Calibrate the Stride Sensor 79
Manual Calibration 80
Set Correct Lap Distance 80
Set Factor 80
Automatic Calibration 80
Running Cadence and Stride Length 81
Polar Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 81
Pair a Speed Sensor with V800 81
Measuring Wheel Size 82
Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 83
Pair A Cadence Sensor with V800 83
Polar LOOK Kéo Power Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 84
Pair Kéo Power with V800 84
Power Settings on V800 84
Calibrate Kéo Power 85
Important Information 86
Caring for Your V800 86
V800 86
Heart rate sensor 86
Stride Sensor Bluetooth® Smart, Speed Sensor Bluetooth® Smart and Cadence Sensor Bluetooth®
Smart 87
Storing 87
Service 87
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Technical Specification 88
V800 88
H7 Heart Rate Sensor 89
Polar FlowSync Software and USB Cable 89
Polar Flow Mobile Application Compatibility 89
Water Resistance 90
Batteries 90
Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery 91
Precautions 91
Interference During Training 92
Minimizing Risks When Training 92
Limited International Polar Guarantee 93
Disclaimer 95
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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.
This user manual helps you get started with your new training companion. To check the video tutorials and the
latest version of this user manual, go to www.polar.com/en/support/v800.
V800
Monitor your training data, such as heart rate, speed, distance and route, and even the smallest activities in
your everyday life.
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H7 HEART RATE SENSOR*
See live, accurate heart rate on your V800 during training, also when swimming. Your heart rate is information
used to analyze how your session went.
USB CABLE
Use the custom USB cable to charge the battery, and to sync data between your V800 and the Polar Flow
web service via FlowSync software.
POLAR FLOW APP
View your training data at a glance after every session. Flow app syncs your training data wirelessly to the
Polar Flow web service. Download it from the App Store.
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 to download and install Polar FlowSync software.
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.
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GET STARTED
Charge the Battery 13
Battery Operating Time 14
Low Battery Notifications 14
Basic Settings 15
Button Functions, Gestures and Menu Structure 16
Button Functions 16
Time View and Menu 16
Pre-Training Mode 17
During training 17
Tap gestures 18
HeartTouch 18
Menu Structure 19
Favorites 19
Timers 19
Tests 20
Settings 20
Status 20
Diary 20
Compatible Sensors 21
Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 21
Polar Speed sensor Bluetooth® Smart 21
Polar Cadence Sensor Bluetooth® Smart 21
Polar LOOK Kéo Power 21
Pairing 22
Pair a Heart Rate Sensor with V800 22
Pair a Stride, Speed or Cadence Sensor with V800 22
Pair a Mobile Device with V800 23
Delete a Pairing 24
Syncing 24
Sync with Flow App 24
Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSYnc 25
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. You can also charge the battery via a wall outlet. When charging
via a wall outlet use a USB power adapter (not included in the product set). If you use an AC adapter, make
sure that the adapter is marked with "output 5Vdc 0.5A - 2A max". Only use an AC adapter which is
adequately safety approved (marked with "LPS", "Limited Power Supply" or "UL listed").
1. Snap the custom USB connector onto your V800.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into your computer’s USB port.
3. Charging appears on the display.
4. When V800 is fully charged, Charging completed is displayed.
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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 continuous use In time mode with daily activity monitoring
With normal GPS recording and heart rate: up to
13 hours
With GPS power save mode and heart rate: up to
50 hours
With GPS recording off and heart rate on: up to
100 h
Battery operating time depends on many factors, such as the temperature of the environment in which you
use your training device, the features and sensors you use, and battery aging. The operating time is
significantly reduced in temperatures well below freezing. Wearing the training device under your overcoat
helps to keep it warmer and to increase the operating time.
Approximately 30 days
LOW BATTERY NOTIFICATIONS
Battery low. Charge
The battery charge is low. It is recommended to charge V800.
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Charge before training
The charge is too low for recording a training session. A new training session cannot be
started before charging V800.
When the display is blank, the battery is empty and V800 has gone to sleep mode.
Charge your V800. If the battery is totally drained, it may take a while for the charging
animation to appear on the display.
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. If you already have a Polar Account, you don’t need to register a new account in
the Flow web service. You can sign in with the same username and password you are using e.g. with
polarpersonaltrainer.com.
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.
Choose languageis displayed. Press start to choose English.
If you choose a language other than English, you will be guided to go to polar.com/flow to get the language.
When taking V800 into use with the Flow web service, you can add another language during the setup. To add
another language later, go to polar.com/flow and sign in. Click your name/profile photo in the upper right
corner, choose Products, and then V800 Settings. Choose the language you want from the list, and sync with
your V800. The languages you can choose are: Dansk, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, Italiano, 日
本 語 , Nederlands, Norsk, Português, 简体 中 文 , Suomi or Svenska.
If you choose English, Set up your Polar V800 is displayed. Set the following data, and confirm each
selection with the Start button. If at any point you want to return and change a setting, press Back until you
reach the setting you want to change.
1. Time format : Choose 12 h or 24 h. With 12 h, select AM or PM. Then set the local time.
2. Date : Enter the current date.
3. Units : Choose metric (kg, cm, °C) or imperial (lb, ft,°F)units.
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4. Weight : Enter your weight.
5. Height : Enter your height.
6. Date of birth : Enter your date of birth.
7. Sex : Select Male or Female.
8. Training background : Occasional (0-1 h/week), Regular (1-3 h/week), Frequent (3-5 h/week),
Heavy (5-8 h/week), Semi-Pro (8-12 h/week), Pro (12+ h/week). For more information on training
background, See "Physical Settings" on page 28
9. Ready to go! is displayed when you're done with the settings, and V800 goes to time view.
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.
See the tables below to find out what functionalities the buttons have in different modes.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
TIME VIEW AND MENU
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LIGHT BACK START UP DOWN TAP
l Exit the
menu
l Return to
the previous
l Illu-
minate
the display
l Press
and hold
to enter
Quick
menu
level
l Leave set-
tings
unchanged
l Cancel
selections
l Press and
hold to
return to
time view
from
menu
l Confirm
selections
l Enter
pre-training mode
l Confirm
the selection
shown
on the
display
l Move
through
selection lists
l Adjust a
selected
value
l Press
and hold
to
change
the
watch
l Move
through
selection lists
l Adjust a
selected
value
l Check
your
recovery
status
in Time
View
face
l Press and
hold to
sync with
Flow app
in time
view
PRE-TRAINING MODE
LIGHT BACK START UP DOWN TAP
l Press
and
hold to
enter
sport
profile
l Return
to time
view
l Start a
training
session
l Move
through
sports
list
l Move
through
sports
list
settings
DURING TRAINING
LIGHT BACK START UP DOWN TAP
l Illu-
minate
the display
l Pause
training
by pressing once
l Press
and hold
to set
zone
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l Chang-
e training
view
l Chang-
e training
view
l Take a
lap/Change training
view/
LIGHT BACK START UP DOWN TAP
l Press
and hold
l Press
and hold
to enter
Training
Quick
Menu
for 3
seconds
to stop
training
recording
l Enter
transition
mode in
multis-
lock
on/off
l Continu-
e training
recording
when
paused
Activate
backlight
port training
TAP GESTURES
The tap gesture allows you to view information on the display or perform functions during training. With the tap
gesture, you can view your recovery status in time mode or take a lap, change the training view or activate the
backlight during training. The gestures are performed by firmly tapping the display. Just gently touching it is
not enough. The display can be tapped with two fingers using a reasonable amount of force, the glass will not
break with a solid tap.
The sport specific tap sensitivity setting allows you to adjust the sensitivity to best suit different sports. To
change the sport specific tap sensitivity (how hard you have to tap during a session), go to Settings > Sport
profiles, and under the sport you want to edit choose Sport specific tap sensitivity. To change the time
mode tap sensitivity (how hard you have to tap to view your recovery status), go to Settings > General
settings > Time mode tap sensitivity. Try out different sensitivities to find out which works best for you in
different sports, and which setting is best for use in time mode. The sensitivity can be set to Light tap,
Normal tap, Strong tap, Very strong tap or Off.
The sport specific tap sensitivity can also be changed during a session from Quick menu. Press and hold
LIGHT and choose Sport specific tap sensitivity.
You can customize the tap functions in your Sport Profile settings in the Polar Flow web service.
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" on page 74
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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:
l Favorites
l Timers
l Tests
l Settings
l Status
l Diary
FAVORITES
In Favoritesyou'll find:
l Race Pace, routes and training targets that you have saved as favorites in the Flow web service.
For more information ,See "Race Pace" on page 56
TIMERS
In Timers you'll find:
l Stopwatch
l Countdown timer
l Interval timer
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TESTS
In Tests you'll find:
l Orthostatic test
l Fitness test
l Jump test
l RR recording
For more information See "Features" on page 54
SETTINGS
In Settings you can edit:
l Sport profiles
l Physical settings
l General settings
l Watch settings
For more information See "Settings" on page 26
STATUS
In Status you'll find:
l Recovery status: Shows your recovery level. For more information, See "Recovery Status " on page
58
l Daily activity: Shows how many calories you have burnt through training, activity and BMR (Basal
metabolic rate: the minimum metabolic activity required to maintain life).
l Week summaries: Shows summaries of your training weeks. The summary includes duration, dis-
tance and time spent in heart rate zones.
For more information, See "Status" on page 52
DIARY
In Diary you'll see the current week, past four weeks and next four weeks. Select a day to see all the
sessions from that day, and the training summary of each session and the tests you have done.You can also
see your planned training sessions.
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COMPATIBLE SENSORS
Enhance your training experience, and achieve a more complete understanding of your performance with
Bluetooth® Smart sensors.
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.
l Measures each stride you take to show running speed and distance
l Helps improve your running technique by showing your running cadence and stride length
l Allows you to perform the Jump Test
l Small sensor fits firmly onto your shoelaces
l Shock and water resistant, to handle even the most demanding runs
POLAR SPEED SENSOR BLUETOOTH® SMART
There are a range of factors that can affect your cycling speed. Obviously fitness is one of them, however,
weather conditions and the varying gradients of the road play a huge part too. The most advanced way of
measuring how these factors affect your performance speed is with the aerodynamic speed sensor.
l Measures your current, average and maximum speeds
l Track your average speed to see your progress and performance improve
l Light yet tough, and easy to attach
POLAR CADENCE SENSOR BLUETOOTH® SMART
The most practical way of measuring your cycling session is with our advanced wireless cadence sensor. It
measures your real-time, average and maximum cycling cadence as revolutions per minute so you can
compare the technique of your ride against previous rides.
l Improves your cycling technique and identifies your optimal cadence
l Interference-free cadence data lets you evaluate your individual performance
l Designed to be aerodynamic and light
POLAR LOOK KÉO POWER
Truly develop your cycling performance and technique. Perfect for ambitious cyclists, this system uses
Bluetooth® Smart technology and consumes only a little energy.
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l Gives instant feedback by measuring accurate power output in watts
l Displays your left and right balance as well as the current and average cadence
l Shows how you use force against the pedal with the force vector feature
l Easy to set up and switch between bikes
PAIRING
Sensors compatible with V800 use Bluetooth Smart ® wireless technology. 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. Before entering an event or race, make sure
that you do the pairing at home to prevent interference due to data transmission.
PAIR A HEART RATE SENSOR WITH V800
There are two ways to pair a heart rate sensor with your V800:
1. Wear your heart rate sensor, and press START in time view to enter pre-training mode.
2. To pair, touch your sensor with V800 is displayed, touch your heart rate sensor with V800, and
wait for it to be found.
3. The device ID Pair Polar H7xxxxxxxx is displayed. Choose Yes.
4. Pairing completed is shown when you are done.
or
1. Go to General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair new device and press START.
2. V800 starts searching for your heart rate sensor.
3. Once the heart rate sensor is found, the device IDPolar H7xxxxxxxx is displayed.
4. Press START, Pairing is displayed.
5. Pairing 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 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®.
PAIR A STRIDE, SPEED OR CADENCE SENSOR WITH V800
Before pairing a stride sensor, cadence sensor or speed sensor, make sure they have been correctly installed.
For more information on installing the sensors see their user manuals.
There are two ways to pair a sensor with your V800:
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1. Press START in time view to enter pre-training mode.
2. V800 starts searching for your sensor.
l Stride sensor: Touch your stride sensor with V800, and wait for it to be found.
l 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.
l Speed sensor: Rotate the wheel a few times to activate the sensor. The flashing red light in the
sensor indicates that the sensor is activated.
3. The device ID Pair Polar RUN/CAD/SPD xxxxxxxx is displayed. Choose Yes.
4. Pairing completed is shown when you are done.
or
1. Go to General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair new device and press START.
2. V800 starts searching for your sensor.
3. Once the sensor is found, the device ID Polar RUN/CAD/SPD xxxxxxxx is displayed.
4. Press START, Pairing is displayed.
5. Pairing completed is displayed when you are done.
For more information on pairing specific sensors, See "Sensors" on page 79
PAIR A MOBILE DEVICE WITH V800
Before pairing a mobile device, create a Polar account if you do not already have one, and download Flow app
from the App Store. Make sure you have also downloaded and installed 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.
To pair a mobile device:
1. On your mobile device, open Flow app and sign in with your Polar account.
2. Wait for the Connect product view to appear on your mobile device (Waiting for V800) is displayed.
3. In V800, go to Settings > General settings > Pair and sync > Pair new device and press START
4. Once your device is found, the device ID Polar mobile xxxxxxxx is displayed on V800.
5. Press START, Connecting to device is displayed, followed by Connecting to app.
6. Accept the Bluetooth pairing request on your mobile device and type in the pin code shown on your
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V800.
7. Pairing completed is displayed when you are done.
DELETE A PAIRING
To delete a pairing with a sensor or mobile device:
1. Go to Settings > General settings > Pair and sync > Paired devices and press START.
2. Choose the device you want to remove from the list and press START.
3. Delete pairing? is displayed, choose Yesand press START.
4. Pairing deleted is displayed when you are done.
SYNCING
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 service and download and install FlowSync software onto your PC. Download
Flow app onto your mobile from the App Store.
Remember to sync and keep your data up-to-date between your V800, the web service and the mobile app
wherever you are.
SYNC WITH FLOW APP
Before syncing make sure:
l You have a Polar account and Flow app
l You have registered your V800 in the Flow web service and synced data via FlowSync software at
least once.
l Your mobile device has Bluetooth turned on, and airplane mode/flight mode is not turned on.
l You have paired your V800 with your mobile. For more information , See "Pairing" on page 22
There are two ways to sync your data:
1. Sign into Flow app and press and hold the BACK button on your V800.
2. Connecting to device is displayed, followed by Connecting to app.
3. Syncing completed is displayed when you are done.
or
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1. Sign into Flow app and go to Settings > General settings > Pair and sync > Sync data and press
the START button on your V800.
2. Connecting to device is displayed, followed by Connecting to app.
3. Syncing completed is displayed when you are done.
When you sync your V800 with the Flow app, your training and activity data are also synced
automatically via an internet connection to the Flow web service.
For support and more information about using Polar Flow app, go to www.polar.com/en/support/Flow_app
SYNC WITH FLOW WEB SERVICE VIA FLOWSYNC
To sync data with the Flow web service you need FlowSync software. Go to flow.polar.com/start, and
download and install it before trying to sync.
1. Plug the USB cable into your computer and snap the connector onto your V800. Make sure FlowSync
software is running.
2. The FlowSync window opens on your computer, and the syncing starts.
3. Completed is displayed when you are done.
Every time you plug in your V800 to your computer, the Polar FlowSync software will transfer your data to
the Polar Flow web service and sync any settings you may have changed. If the syncing does not
automatically start, start FlowSync from the desktop icon (Windows) or from the applications folder (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.
For support and more information about using the Flow web service, go to www.polar.com/en/support/flow
For support and more information about using FlowSync software, go to
www.polar.com/en/support/FlowSync
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SETTINGS
Sport Profile Settings 26
Settings 27
Physical Settings 28
Weight 28
Height 29
Date of Birth 29
Sex 29
Training background 29
Maximum Heart Rate 29
Resting Heart Rate 30
Vo2max 30
General Settings 30
Pair and Sync 31
Flight mode 31
Button Sounds 31
Button Lock 31
Time Mode Tap Sensitivity 31
Units 31
Language 31
Training View Color 32
About Your Product 32
Watch Settings 32
Alarm 32
Time 32
Date 33
Week's Starting Day 33
Watch Face 33
Quick Menu 33
Time View 33
Training View 33
Firmware Update 34
How to Update Firmware 34
Reset V800 35
SPORT PROFILE SETTINGS
Adjust the sport profile settings to best suit your training needs. In V800 you can edit certain sport profiles
settings in Settings > Sport profiles. You can, for example, set the GPSon or off in different sports.
A wider range of customization options is available in the Flow web service. For more information, See
"Sport Profiles" on page 74
There are seven sport profiles shown in the pre-training mode by default. In the 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.
By default, in the Sport profiles you'll find:
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l Running
l Cycling
l Swimming
l Other outdoor
l Other indoor
l Triathlon
l 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 > Sport profiles and choose the profile you want to
edit. You can also access sport profile settings from pre-training mode by pressing and holding LIGHT. In
sport profiles, that include multiple sports (e.g. triathlon and biathlon) the settings for each sport can be
modified. For example, in triathlon you can modify the settings for swimming, cycling and running.
l Training sounds: Choose Off, Soft, Loud or Very loud.
l Vibration feedback: Choose On or Off. When set on, V800 vibrates, for example, when you start or
stop a training session, GPS signal is found or you reach a training target.
l Heart rate settings: Heart rate view: Choose Beats per minute (bpm), % of maximum or % of Hr
reserve. Check HR zone limits: Check the limits for each heart rate zone. HR visible to other
device: Choose On or Off. If you choose On, other compatible devices (e.g. gym equipment) can
detect your heart rate.
l Bike power settings: Choose Power view, Power, rolling average, Set FTP value or Check
power zone limits. Set how you want to view your power, how frequently data points of your power
are recorded, set your FTP value or view your power zone limits.
Bike power settings are visible only if Kéo Power has been paired.
l GPS recording: Choose Off, Normal or Power save, long session.
l Sport specific tap sensitivity: Choose Off, Light tap, Normal tap, Strong tap or Very strong tap.
Set how hard you have to tap the display when using tap gestures.
l Stride sensor: Choose Calibration or Choose sensor for speed. In Calibration, choose Auto-
matic or Manual. In Choose sensor for speed, set the source for speed data: Stride sensor or GPS.
For more information on Stride sensor calibration, See "Polar Stride Sensor Bluetooth® Smart" on page
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Stride sensor is visible only if a stride sensor has been paired.
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l Calibrate altitude:Set the correct altitude. It is recommended to always manually calibrate altitude
when you know your current altitude.
Altitude calibration is only visible when accessing sport profile settings from pre-training mode.
l Speed View: Choose km/h (kilometers per hour) or min/km(minutes per kilometer). If you have
chosen imperial units, choose mph (miles per hour) or min/mi (minutes per mile).
l Automatic pause: Choose On or Off. If you set the automatic pauseOn, your session is auto-
matically paused when you stop moving.
GPSrecording must be set to normal to use automatic pause.
l Automatic lap: Choose Off, Lap distance, Lap duration or Location- based. If you choose Lap dis-
tance, set the distance after which each lap is taken. If you choose Lap duration, set the duration
after each lap is taken. If you choose Location- based, a lap will always be taken at a specific loc-
ation. (the starting point of your session or POI you have marked during your session)
GPSrecording must be set to normal to use automatic lap.
PHYSICAL SETTINGS
To view and edit your physical settings, go to Settings > 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 Maximum heart rate
l Resting heart rate
l VO2
max
WEIGHT
Set your weight in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs).
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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.
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.
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
maximum physical exertion.The most accurate method for determining your individual HR
maximal exercise stress test in a laboratory. HR
individual and depends on age and hereditary factors.
is used to estimate energy expenditure. HR
max
is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during
max
is also crucial when determining training intensity. It is
max
is to perform a
max
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