USER MANUAL
CONTENTS Contents 2 Polar M430 User Manual 11 Introduction 11 Take full advantage of your M430 11 Get started 12 Setting up your M430 12 Choose one option for setup 12 Option A: Set up with a mobile device and Polar Flow app 13 Option B: Set up with your computer 14 Option C: Set Up from the device 14 Button functions 15 Time view and menu 15 Pre-training mode 16 During training 16 Menu structure 16 My day 17 Diary 17 Settings 17 Fitness Test 17 Timers 18 2
Favorites 18 My heart rate 18 Wearing your M430 18 When measuring heart rate from your wrist 18 When not measuring heart rate from your wrist 18 Pairing 19 Pair a mobile device with your M430 19 Pair a heart rate sensor with your M430 20 Pair a stride sensor with your M430 20 Pair Polar Balance Scale with your M430 20 Delete a pairing 21 Settings 22 Sport profile settings 22 Settings 23 Physical settings 24 Weight 24 Height 24 Date of birth 24 Sex 24 Training background
Pair and sync 26 Flight mode 26 Button lock 26 Smart notifications 26 Inactivity alert 27 Units 27 Language 27 Training view color 27 About your product 28 Watch settings 28 Alarm 28 Time 28 Date 28 Week's starting day 29 Watch face 29 Quick menu 30 Quick menu in pre-training mode 30 Quick menu in training view 31 Quick menu in pause mode 32 Updating the firmware 32 With mobile device or tablet 33 With computer 33 4
Training 34 Training with wrist-based heart rate 34 Heart rate training 34 Measuring heart rate with your M430 34 Start a training session 35 Start a planned training session 37 Start a session with Interval Timer 37 Start a session with Finish Time Estimator 38 During training 38 Browse the training views 38 Mark a lap 38 Lock a Heart Rate or Speed Zone 38 Change phase during a phased session 39 Change Settings in quick menu 39 Notifications 39 Pausing/Stopping a training sess
Assisted GPS (A-GPS) 44 A-GPS expiry date 45 GPS features 45 Back to start 45 24/7 Activity tracking 46 Activity Goal 46 Activity data on your M430 47 Inactivity alert 48 Activity data in Flow App and Flow web service 49 Sleep tracking 49 Sleep data on your M430 49 Sleep data in the Flow app and web service 49 Smart Coaching 50 Activity Guide 50 Activity Benefit 50 Fitness Test with wrist-based heart rate 51 Before the test 52 Performing the test 52 Test results 52 Fitn
54 Vo2max Polar Running Program 54 Create a Polar Running Program 55 Start a running target 55 Follow your progress 55 Running Index 55 Short-term analysis 56 Men 56 Women 57 Long-term analysis 57 Smart Calories 58 Training Benefit 59 Training Load and Recovery 60 Sport Profiles 61 Heart Rate Zones 61 Speed Zones 64 Speed zones settings 64 Training target with speed zones 64 During training 64 After training 65 Cadence from the wrist 65 Smart Notifications 65 7
65 Smart Notification Settings Phone (iOS) 65 Phone (Android) 66 Polar Flow mobile app 66 Do not disturb 66 Block apps 66 Smart Notifications in practice 67 The Smart Notifications Feature Works via Bluetooth Connection 67 Polar Flow 68 Polar Flow App 68 Training data 68 Activity data 69 Sleep data 69 Sport profiles 69 Image sharing 69 Start using the Flow app 69 Polar Flow Web Service 70 Feed 70 Explore 70 Diary 70 Progress 71 Community 71 8
Programs 71 Favorites 71 Add a Training Target to Favorites: 72 Edit a Favorite 72 Remove a favorite 72 Planning your training 72 Create a training target in the Polar Flow web service 73 Quick target 73 Phased target 73 Favorites 73 Sync the targets to your M430 74 Sport profiles in Polar Flow 74 Add a sport profile 74 Edit a sport profile 75 Syncing 77 Sync with Flow mobile App 78 Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync 78 Important information 80 Battery 80 Charging
82 Caring for your M430 Keep your M430 clean 82 Take good care of the optical heart rate sensor 82 Storing 82 Service 83 Precautions 83 Interference during training 83 Minimizing risks when training 84 Technical specification 85 M430 85 Polar FlowSync Software 86 Polar Flow mobile application compatibility 86 Water resistance of Polar products 87 Limited international Polar guarantee 87 Disclaimer 89 10
POLAR M430 USER MANUAL This user manual helps you get started with your new M430. To see M430 video tutorials and FAQs, go to support.polar.com/en/M430. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your new Polar M430! The Polar M430 is a GPS running watch with wrist-based heart rate, Polar’s advanced training features and 24/7 activity tracking. The M430 gives you personalized guidance and feedback for training and daily activity to help you reach your goals.
GET STARTED Setting up your M430 Option A: Set up with a mobile device and Polar Flow app Option B: Set up with your computer Option C: Set Up from the device Button functions Menu structure My day Diary Settings Fitness Test Timers Favorites My heart rate Wearing your M430 When measuring heart rate from your wrist When not measuring heart rate from your wrist Pairing Pair a mobile device with your M430 Pair a heart rate sensor with your M430 Pair a stride sensor with your M430 Pair Polar Balance Scale with
C. 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 device. Please note that the device contains only part of the settings. To make sure you get to enjoy your M430 and the unique Polar smart coaching features at their best, it's important that you do the setup in the Polar Flow web service later by following the steps in option A or B.
to your M430. 6. The M430 display will open to the time view once the synchronization is done. After the setup is done, you’re ready to go. Have fun! OPTION B: SET UP WITH YOUR COMPUTER 1. Go to flow.polar.com/start and install the FlowSync software to set up your M430. 2. Plug your M430 in to your computer using the provided USB cable to charge it during the setup. It may take a few minutes for your M430 to wake up. Let your computer install any suggested USB drivers.
When you do the setup from the device, your M430 is not yet connected with the Polar Flow web service. To make sure you get to enjoy your M430 and the unique Polar smart coaching features at their best, it's important that you do the setup later in the Polar Flow web service or with the Flow mobile app by following the steps in option A or B. BUTTON FUNCTIONS M430 has five buttons that have different functionalities depending on the situation of use.
PRE-TRAINING MODE LIGHT BACK Illuminate the display START Return to time view Start a training session UP/DOWN Move through sports list Press and hold to enter sport profile settings DURING TRAINING LIGHT Illuminate the display Press and hold to enter Quick Menu BACK START Pause training by pressing once Press and hold for 3 seconds to stop training recording Mark a lap UP/DOWN Change training view Press and hold to set zone lock on/off Continue training recording when paused MENU STRUCTURE E
MY DAY Your daily activity goal is visualized with a circle that fills up as you are active. In the My day menu you can find: • Your sleep time and actual sleep. The M430 tracks your sleep if you wear it at night. It detects when you fall asleep and when you wake up and collects data for deeper analysis in the Polar Flow app and web service. For more information, see Sleep Tracking. • Your day’s accumulated activity in more detail and guidance on how to reach your daily activity goal.
TIMERS In Timers you'll find: • Stopwatch • Interval timer: Set time and/or distance based interval timers to precisely time work and recovery phases in your interval training sessions. • Finish time estimator: Achieve your target time for a set distance. Set the distance for your session and M430 will estimate the finish time of the session according to your speed. For more information, see Start a Training Session.
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 M430 and recharge it. This way both your skin and your device can have a rest, and be ready for your next training event. PAIRING Before taking a new mobile device (smartphone, tablet), heart rate sensor, stride sensor or Polar Balance scale into use, it has to be paired with your M430.
the mobile device. The pairing starts. 5. Pairing completed is displayed when you are done. PAIR A HEART RATE SENSOR WITH YOUR M430 When you're wearing a Polar heart rate sensor that's paired with your M430, the M430 does not measure heart rate from the wrist. There are two ways to pair a heart rate sensor with your M430: 1. Wear the moistened heart rate sensor. 2. On M430, go to General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device and press START. 3. M430 starts searching for your heart rate sensor. 4.
or 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Go to General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device and press START. M430 starts searching for your scale. Step on the scale. The display shows your weight. Once the scale is found, the device ID Polar scale xxxxxxxx is displayed on your M430. Press START, Pairing is displayed. Pairing completed is shown when you are done. The scale can be paired with 7 different Polar devices. When the number of paired devices exceeds 7, the first pairing will be removed and replaced.
SETTINGS 22 23 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 33 33 Sport profile settings Settings Physical settings Weight Height Date of birth Sex Training background Maximum heart rate General settings Pair and sync Flight mode Button lock Smart notifications Inactivity alert Units Language Training view color About your product Watch settings Alarm Time Date Week's starting day Watch face Quick menu Quick menu in pre-training mode Quick menu in training view Quick
There are four default sport profiles on your M430: Running, Cycling, Other outdoor and Other indoor. You can add new sport profiles to your sports list and edit their settings in the Polar Flow app or web service. Your M430 can contain a maximum of 20 sport profiles. If you have over 20 sport profiles in the Polar Flow app and web service, the first 20 in the list are transferred to your M430 when syncing.
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.
• 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. • 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.
PAIR AND SYNC • Pair and sync mobile device / Pair other device: Pair sensors or mobile devices with your M430. Sync data with Flow app. • Paired devices: View all the devices you have paired with your M430. These can include heart rate sensors, running sensors and mobile devices. FLIGHT MODE Choose On or Off. Flight mode cuts off all wireless communication from your M430. 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.
INACTIVITY ALERT Set the inactivity alert On or Off. UNITS Choose metric (kg, cm) or imperial (lb, ft). Set the units used to measure weight, height, distance and speed. LANGUAGE You can choose which language you use on your M430 during set up. Your M430 supports the following languages: Bahasa Indonesia, Čeština, Dansk, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, Italiano, 日本語, Nederlands, Norsk, Polski, Português, 简体中文, Русский, Suomi, Svenska or Türkçe.
ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT Check the device ID of your M430, as well as the firmware version, HW model, A-GPS expiry date and the M430-specific regulatory labels. Restart device: If you experience problems with your M430, you can try restarting it. Restarting the M430 will not delete any of the settings or your personal data from the M430. Press the START button and then choose Yes to confirm the restart.
WEEK'S STARTING DAY 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.
• Analog • Big digits By choosing the "Jumbo" (the default watch face) or the " Activity" as your watch face, you'll be able to see the progress of your daily activity in the time view. The watch faces with seconds displayed update every second and thus will consume a bit more battery.
• Speed settings: 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). Check speed zone limits: You can check the speed/pace zone limits here. • Automatic pause sett.: Automatic pause: Choose On or Off. If you set the Automatic pause On, your session is automatically paused when you stop moving. Activation speed: Set the speed at which recording is paused.
QUICK MENU IN PAUSE MODE In pause mode, press and hold LIGHT to enter Quick menu. In the pause mode Quick menu, you'll find: • Lock buttons: Press START to lock buttons. To unlock, press and hold LIGHT. • Heart rate settings: Heart rate view: Choose Beats per minute (bpm) or % of maximum. 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 using Bluetooth Smart wireless technology, e.g.
You won't lose any data due to the firmware update. Before the update begins, the data from your M430 is synced to the Flow web service. WITH MOBILE DEVICE OR TABLET You can update the firmware with your mobile device if you're using 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 in the M430 to a power source before starting the update to ensure flawless update operation.
TRAINING 34 34 34 35 37 37 38 38 38 38 38 39 39 39 39 39 39 42 42 43 Training with wrist-based heart rate Heart rate training Measuring heart rate with your M430 Start a training session Start a planned training session Start a session with Interval Timer Start a session with Finish Time Estimator During training Browse the training views Mark a lap Lock a Heart Rate or Speed Zone Change phase during a phased session Change Settings in quick menu Notifications Pausing/Stopping a training session Training s
To measure wrist-based heart rate accurately you need to wear your M430 snugly on top of your wrist, just behind the wrist bone (see the picture on the right). The sensor on the back must be in constant touch with your skin, but the wristband should not be too tight to prevent blood flow. For most accurate heart rate measurement, we advise you to wear your M430 for a few minutes prior to starting the heart rate measurement.
To change the sport profile settings before starting your session (in pre-training mode), press and hold LIGHT to enter the Quick Menu. To return to the pre-training mode, press BACK. 3. Browse through the sport profiles with UP/DOWN. You can add more sport profiles to your M430 in the Polar Flow mobile app or in the Flow web service. You can also define specific settings for each sport profile, such as create tailored training views. 4.
Due to the location of the GPS antenna on the M430, it is not recommended to wear it with the display on the underside of your wrist. When wearing it on the handlebars of a bike, make sure the display is facing up. 5. When M430 has found all the signals, press START. Recording started is displayed and you can start training. See During Training for more information on what you can do with your M430 during training.
5. When M430 has found all the signals, press START. Recording started is displayed and you can start training. You can also start the Interval timer during the session, for example after warm-up. Press and hold LIGHT to enter Quick menu, and then choose Interval timer. START A SESSION WITH FINISH TIME ESTIMATOR Set the distance for your session and M430 will estimate the finish time of the session according to your speed. 1. Begin by going to Timers > Finish time estimator. 2.
CHANGE PHASE DURING A PHASED SESSION If you chose manual phase change when you created the phased target: 1. Press and hold LIGHT. 2. Quick menu is displayed. 3. Choose Start next phase from the list, and press START to continue to the next phase. If your chose automatic phase change, the phase will change automatically when you have finished a phase. M430 notifies you with a vibration. CHANGE SETTINGS IN QUICK MENU Press and hold LIGHT. Quick menu is displayed.
M430 rewards you every time you reach your Personal best result in average speed/pace, distance or calories. The Personal best results are separate for each sport profile. Time when you started the session, duration of the session and distance covered during the session. Textual feedback on the effect of each training session. The feedback is based on training time distribution between heart rate zones, calorie expenditure and duration of the session. Press START for more details.
Your average and maximum heart rate are shown in beats per minute and percentage of maximum heart rate. Calories burned during the session and fat burn % of calories Average and maximum speed/pace of the session. Your Running Index is calculated during every training session in which heart rate and the GPS function is on / Stride Sensor is in use, and when the following requirements apply: • Sport profile used is a running type sport (Running, Road Running, Trail running etc.
Maximum altitude, ascended meters/feet and descended meters/feet. Visible if you trained outdoors and the GPS function was on. The number of manual laps and the best and average duration of a lap. Press START for more details. The number of automatic laps and the best and average duration of an automatic lap. Press START for more details. TRAINING HISTORY IN M430 In Diary you can find the summaries of your training sessions for past four weeks.
within the Bluetooth range. In the app you can analyze your data at a glance after each session. The app allows you to see a quick overview of your training data. For more information, see Polar Flow App. TRAINING DATA IN POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE Analyze every detail of your training and learn more about your performance. Follow your progress and also share your best sessions with others.
FEATURES Assisted GPS (A-GPS) GPS features Back to start 24/7 Activity tracking Sleep tracking Smart Coaching Activity Guide Activity Benefit Fitness Test with wrist-based heart rate Polar Running Program Running Index Smart Calories Training Benefit Training Load and Recovery Sport Profiles Heart Rate Zones Speed Zones Speed zones settings Training target with speed zones During training After training Cadence from the wrist Smart Notifications Smart Notification Settings Smart Notifications in practice Th
A-GPS EXPIRY DATE The A-GPS data file is valid for up to 14 days. Positioning accuracy is relatively high during the first three days, and progressively decreases during the remaining days. Regular updates help to ensure a high level of positioning accuracy. You can check the expiry date for the current A-GPS data file from your M430. In M430, go to Settings > General settings > About your product > A-GPS exp. date.
1. Press and hold LIGHT. Quick menu is displayed. 2. Choose Set location guide on, Location guide arrow view set on is displayed, and M430 goes to Back to Start view. To return to your starting point: • Keep M430 in a horizontal position in front of you. • Keep moving in order for M430 to determine which direction you are going. An arrow will point in the direction of your starting point. • To get back to the starting point, always turn in the direction of the arrow.
ACTIVITY DATA ON YOUR M430 You can check your activity progress from the My day view. Your daily activity goal is visualized with a circle that fills up as you are active. To view your day’s accumulated activity in more detail, open the My day menu by pressing START. Your M430 will show you the following information: • Daily activity: The percentage of your daily activity goal you've reached so far.
• Active time: Active time tells you the cumulative time of body movements that benefit your health. • Calories: Shows how many calories you've burned through training, activity and BMR (Basal metabolic rate: the minimum metabolic activity required to maintain life). • Steps: Steps you've taken so far. The amount and type of body movements are registered and turned into an estimation of steps • To go: Your M430 gives you options for reaching your daily activity goal.
ACTIVITY DATA IN FLOW APP AND FLOW WEB SERVICE With Flow app you can follow and analyze your activity data on the go and sync it wirelessly from your M430 to the Flow web service. The Flow web service gives you the most detailed insight into your activity information. With the help of the activity reports (under the PROGRESS tab), you can follow the long-term trend of your daily activity. You can choose to view either daily, weekly or monthly reports.
SMART COACHING Whether it’s assessing your day-to-day fitness levels, creating individual training plans, working out at the right intensity or receiving instant feedback, Smart Coaching offers a choice of unique, easy-to-use features, personalized to your needs and designed for maximum enjoyment and motivation when training.
For more information, see 24/7 Activity Tracking. FITNESS TEST WITH WRIST-BASED HEART RATE The Polar Fitness Test with wrist-based heart rate is an easy, safe and quick way to estimate your aerobic (cardiovascular) fitness at rest. The result, Polar OwnIndex, is comparable to maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), which is commonly used to evaluate aerobic fitness. Your long-term training background, heart rate, heart rate variability at rest, gender, age, height, and body weight all influence OwnIndex.
• Avoid heavy physical exertion, alcohol, and pharmaceutical stimulants on the test day and the previous day. • You should be relaxed and calm. Lie down and relax for 1-3 minutes before starting the test. BEFORE THE TEST Before starting the test, make sure your physical settings including training background are accurate in Settings > Physical settings. Wear your M430 snugly on top of your wrist, just behind the wrist bone.
Your latest test result is shown in Tests > Fitness test > Latest result. Only your most recently performed test result is shown. For a visual analysis of your Fitness test results, go to the Flow web service and select the test from your Diary to view details from it. Your M430 syncs with the Flow app automatically after the test if your phone is within the Bluetooth range.
Age / Years Very low Low Fair Moderate Good Very good Elite 55-59 < 18 18-20 21-23 24-27 28-30 31-33 > 33 60-65 < 16 16-18 19-21 22-24 25-27 28-30 > 30 The classification is based on a literature review of 62 studies where VO2max was measured directly in healthy adult subjects in the USA, Canada and 7 European countries. Reference: Shvartz E, Reibold RC. Aerobic fitness norms for males and females aged 6 to 75 years: a review. Aviat Space Environ Med; 61:311, 1990.
Get Started How to use CREATE A POLAR RUNNING PROGRAM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Log into the Flow web service at www.polar.com/flow. Choose Programs from the Tab. Choose your event, name it, set the event date, and when you wish to start the program. Fill in the physical activity level questions.* Choose if you want to include supporting exercises in the program. Read and fill in the physical activity readiness questionnaire. Review your program, and adjust any settings if necessary.
economy. By recording your Running Index over time, you can monitor progress. Improvement means that running at a given pace requires less of an effort, or that your pace is faster at a given level of exertion. To receive the most accurate information on your performance, make sure you have set your HRmax value.
Women Age / Years Very low Low Fair Moderate Good Very good Elite 20-24 < 27 27-31 32-36 37-41 42-46 47-51 > 51 25-29 < 26 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-44 45-49 > 49 30-34 < 25 25-29 30-33 34-37 38-42 43-46 > 46 35-39 < 24 24-27 28-31 32-35 36-40 41-44 > 44 40-44 < 22 22-25 26-29 30-33 34-37 38-41 > 41 45-49 < 21 21-23 24-27 28-31 32-35 36-38 > 38 50-54 < 19 19-22 23-25 26-29 30-32 33-36 > 36 55-59 < 18 18-20 21-23 24-27 28-30 31-33 > 33 60-65
Running Index Cooper test (m) 5 km (h:mm:ss) 10 km (h:mm:ss) 21.098 km (h:m-42.
The calorie calculation is based on an intelligent combination of acceleration and heart rate data. The calorie calculation measures your training calories accurately. You can see your cumulative energy expenditure (in kilocalories, kcal) during training sessions, and your total kilocalories of the session after afterwards. You can also follow your total daily calories.
Feedback Benefit Steady state & Basic training, long Excellent! This long session improved the endurance of your muscles and your aerobic fitness. It also developed your basic endurance and your body's ability to burn fat during exercise. Steady state & Basic training Excellent! You improved the endurance of your muscles and your aerobic fitness. This session also developed your basic endurance and your body's ability to burn fat during exercise.
Go to the Polar Flow web service to see a detailed training analysis including a more precise numeric load value for each session. Your recovery status is based on your cumulative training load, daily activity and resting from the past 8 days. The most recent training sessions and activity are weighted more than earlier ones, therefore they have the biggest effect on your recovery status. Your activity outside training sessions is tracked with an internal 3D accelerometer that records your wrist movements.
Target zone Intensity % Example: of HRmax* Heart rate zones** bpm Example dur-Training effect ations minutes for breathing and muscles. Feels like: Very exhausting for breathing and muscles. Recommended for: Very experienced and fit athletes. Short intervals only, usually in final preparation for short events. HARD 80–90% 152–172 bpm 2–10 minutes Benefits: Increased ability to sustain high speed endurance. Feels like: Causes muscular fatigue and heavy breathing.
Target zone Intensity % Example: of HRmax* Heart rate zones** bpm Example dur-Training effect ations minutes and assists recovery. Feels like: Very easy, little strain. Recommended for: For recovery and cool-down, throughout training season. * HRmax = Maximum heart rate (220-age). ** Heart rate zones (in beats per minute) for a 30-years-old person, whose maximum heart rate is 190 bpm (220–30). Training in heart rate zone 1 is done at a very low intensity.
Heart rate responds to training intensity depending on factors such as fitness and recovery levels, as well as environmental factors. It is important to look out for subjective feelings of fatigue, and to adjust your training program accordingly. SPEED ZONES With the speed/pace zones you can easily monitor speed or pace during your session, and adjust your speed/pace to achieve the targeted training effect.
AFTER TRAINING In the training summary on M430, you'll see an overview of the time spent in each speed zone. After syncing, detailed visual speed zone information can be viewed in the Flow web service. CADENCE FROM THE WRIST Cadence from the wrist gives you the option to get your running cadence without a separate stride sensor. Your cadence is measured with a built-in accelerometer from your wrist movements. Please note that when using a stride sensor cadence will always be measured with it.
PHONE (ANDROID) To be able to receive notifications from your phone to your Polar device, you first need to enable notifications on those mobile applications from which you want to receive them. You can do this either via the mobile applications’ settings or via your Android phone’s App notifications settings. See the user manual of your phone for further information on App notifications settings. Then the Polar Flow app has to have permission to read the notifications from your phone.
If you have specific notifications coming on to your phone that you don't want to see on your M430, you can block individual apps from sending smart notifications to your M430. To block specific app notifications: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the Polar Flow mobile app. Go to Devices. Then under M430 tap Block apps from the bottom of the page. Choose which app you want to block, and tick the box next to its name. Sync the changed settings to your running watch by pressing and holding the LEFT button of your M430.
POLAR FLOW Polar Flow App Training data Activity data Sleep data Sport profiles Image sharing Start using the Flow app Polar Flow Web Service Feed Explore Diary Progress Community Programs Favorites Planning your training Create a training target in the Polar Flow web service Sync the targets to your M430 Sport profiles in Polar Flow Add a sport profile Edit a sport profile Syncing Sync with Flow mobile App Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync POLAR FLOW APP In the Polar Flow mobile app, you can see an
ACTIVITY DATA See details of your 24/7 activity. Find out how much you're missing from your daily activity goal and how to reach it. See steps, covered distance based on steps and burned calories. SLEEP DATA Follow your sleeping patterns to see if they’re affected by any changes in your daily life and find the right balance between rest, daily activity and training. With the Polar Flow app, you can view the timing, amount, and quality of your sleep.
Your M430 syncs your training data to the Flow app automatically after your session. If your phone has an internet connection, your activity and training data are also synced automatically to the Flow web service. Flow app is the easiest way to sync your training data from your M430 with the web service. For information on syncing, see Syncing. For more information and instructions on Flow app features, visit Polar Flow app product support page.
PROGRESS In Progress you can follow your development with reports. Training reports are a handy way to follow your progress in training over longer periods. In week, month and year reports you can choose the sport for the report. In custom period, you can choose both the period and the sport. Choose the time period and sport for report from the drop-down lists, and press the wheel icon to choose what data you want to view in the report graph.
Your M430 can have a maximum of 20 favorites at a time. The number of favorites in the Flow web service is not limited. If you have over 20 favorites in the Flow web service, the first 20 in the list are transferred to your M430 when syncing. You can change the order of your favorites by dragging and dropping them. Choose the favorite you want to move and drag it into the place you want to put it in the list. ADD A TRAINING TARGET TO FAVORITES: 1. Create a training target. 2.
• Favorites: You can use your Favorites as scheduled targets on your M430 or as templates for training targets. CREATE A TRAINING TARGET IN THE POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE 1. Go to Diary, and click Add > Training target. 2. In the Add training target view, choose Quick or Phased. QUICK TARGET 1. Choose Quick. 2. Choose Sport, enter Target name (maximum 45 digits), Date and Time and any Notes (optional) you want to add. 3. Fill in either Duration, Distance or Calories. You can only fill in one of the values. 4.
Go to Diary, and click Add > Training target. In the Add training target view, click Favorite targets. Your training target favorites are shown. Click Use to select a favorite as a template for your target. Enter Date and Time. Modify the Favorite according to your liking. Editing the target in this view won't change the original Favorite target. 6. Click Add to Diary to add the target to your Diary. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
In the Polar Flow web service: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click your name/profile photo in the upper right corner. Choose Sport Profiles. Click Add sport profile, and choose the sport from the list. The sport is added to your sport list. You can’t create new sports yourself. The sports list is controlled by Polar, because each sport has certain default settings and values, which affect, for example, the calorie calculation and the training load and recovery feature. EDIT A SPORT PROFILE In the Polar Flow mobile app: 1.
In the Flow web service: 1. Click your name/profile photo in the upper right corner. 2. Choose Sport Profiles. 3. Click Edit under the sport you want to edit. In each sport profile, you can edit the following information: Basics • Automatic lap (Can be set to duration or distance-based or turned off) Heart Rate • Heart rate view (Beats per minute or % of maximum) • Heart rate visible to other devices (This means that compatible devices using Bluetooth Smart wireless technology, e.g.
• Speed/Pace view (Choose speed km/h / mph or pace min/km / min/mi) • Zonelock available (Choose zone lock for speed/pace zone On or Off) • Speed/pace zone settings (With the speed/pace zones you can easily select and monitor your speed or pace, depending on your selection. Default zones are an example of speed/pace zones for a person with a relatively high fitness level. If you choose Default, you can't change the limits. If you choose Free, all limits can be changed.
SYNC WITH FLOW MOBILE APP Before syncing make sure: • You have a Polar account and Flow app. • Your mobile device has Bluetooth turned on, and airplane mode/flight mode is not turned on. • You have paired your M430 with your mobile. For more information, see Pairing. Sync your data: 1. Sign in to the Flow app, and press and hold the BACK button on your M430. 2. Connecting to device is displayed, followed by Connecting to app. 3. Syncing completed is displayed when you are done.
For support and more information about using FlowSync software, go to support.polar.com/en/support/FlowSync.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 80 80 81 81 82 82 82 83 83 83 84 85 85 86 86 87 87 89 Battery Charging M430 battery Battery operating time Low battery notifications Caring for your M430 Keep your M430 clean Storing Service Precautions Interference during training Minimizing risks when training Technical specification M430 Polar FlowSync Software Polar Flow mobile application compatibility Water resistance of Polar products Limited international Polar guarantee Disclaimer BATTERY At the end of the working life of th
Before charging, make sure there’s no moisture, hair, dust or dirt on the M430’s USB port or charging cable. Gently wipe off any dirt and blow out the dust. You can use a toothpick if needed. Do not use any sharp tools for cleaning to avoid scratching. To charge with your computer, just plug your M430 to your computer, and at the same time, you can have it synced it with FlowSync. 1. Plug the USB connector into the USB port in the M430, and plug the other end of the cable into your PC. 2.
• When the battery is critically low, Recording ended is shown. M430 stops the training recording and saves the training data. When the display is blank, the battery is empty and M430 has gone to sleep mode. Charge your M430. If the battery is totally drained, it may take a while for the charging animation to appear on the display. CARING FOR YOUR M430 Like any electronic device, the Polar M430 should be kept clean and treated with care.
Do not leave the device in extreme cold (below –10 °C/14 °F) and heat (above 50 °C/120 °F) or under direct sunlight. SERVICE During the two-year guarantee/warranty period we recommend that you have service done by an authorized Polar Service Center only. The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro. For further information, see Limited International Polar Guarantee. For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses, visit www.
If the training device still does not work with the training equipment, it may be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement. For further information, www.polar.com/support. MINIMIZING RISKS WHEN TRAINING Training may include some risk. Before beginning a regular training program, it is recommended that you answer the following questions concerning your health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions, we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting any training program.
The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause color to come off the heart rate sensor’s surface, possibly staining clothes. If you use perfume, suntan/sunscreen lotion or insect repellent on your skin, you must ensure that it does not come into contact with the training device or the heart rate sensor. Please avoid clothing with colors that might transfer onto the training device (especially training devices with light/bright colors) when worn together.
measuring speed with Polar stride sensor) Water resistance: 30 m (suitable for bathing and swimming) Memory capacity: 60 h training with GPS and heart rate depending on your language settings Display resolution: 128 x 128 Uses wireless Bluetooth® technology. POLAR FLOWSYNC SOFTWARE To use FlowSync software you need a computer with Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X operating system with an internet connection and a free USB port.
WATER RESISTANCE OF POLAR PRODUCTS In the watch industry, water resistance is generally indicated as meters, which means the static water pressure of that depth. Polar uses this same indication system. Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 22810 or IEC60529. Every Polar device that has water resistance indication is tested before the delivery to stand water pressure. Polar products are divided into four different categories according to their water resistance.
• This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for consumers who have purchased this product in other countries. • Polar Electro Oy/Polar Electro Inc. guarantees the original consumer/purchaser of this device that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase.
local waste disposal regulations and, where possible, utilize separate collection of electronic devices for products, and battery and accumulator collection for batteries and accumulators. Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy, Professorintie 5, FI-90440 KEMPELE, Tel +358 8 5202 100, Fax +358 8 5202 300, www.polar.com. Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2008 certified company. © 2017 Polar Electro Oy, FI-90440 KEMPELE, Finland. All rights reserved.
