Polar Watch AW200 User Manual

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Physical Outdoor Activities ..............35  
Frequently Asked Questions .................36  
Technical Specification .....................38  
Polar Disclaimer .............................43  
Watch Settings ...............................24  
Daily Alarm On/Off........................24  
Time of Day................................25  
Date .......................................25  
Sound On/Off..............................25  
Units (metric/imperial) ...................26  
ALTI AUTO On/Off .......................26  
Intro On/Off................................27  
User Settings.................................28  
General Settings .............................29  
Backlight...................................29  
Button Lock ...............................29  
INDEX.........................................44  
Care and Maintenance.......................30  
Service .....................................31  
Battery .....................................32  
Precautions ..................................34  
Technical Capability .....................34  
 
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1. YOUR POLAR AW200 ACTIVITY WATCH - BENEFITS  
Once it's on, you don't want to take it off! A gateway to improved wellbeing with a touch of a button!  
ACTIVITY - Allow yourself to be inspired in the open air.  
Walking slowly or briskly? What's the effect on your fitness? - See live  
feedback on Activity Zones and intensity. How much of your hiking time has  
been beneficial to your health? - Check the Active Time vs Total Time  
ENVIRONMENT - Enjoy it safely and discover  
Want to know which way the weather's heading? - Check barometric trend and  
be prepared. Want to know how much elevation you have gained since the last  
stop? - Altitude difference can tell you just that.  
BODY - Just press START and move!  
How intensively are you moving? When to have a break and a snack? - One  
glance to see your work rate and keep you on track without exhausting  
yourself. How many calories did you burn and how high did you hike? For  
those and more, check the File after your activity.  
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2. GETTING STARTED  
Watch Buttons  
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Watch Modes and Menu Structure  
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To record as accurate data as possible during  
activity, you need to key in some of your  
personal details. Do this either straight away,  
or when you start recording your activity.  
To do so now, press the START button. Menu  
WATCH SET is displayed. Press DOWN once  
until Menu USER SET appears on display. Press  
START, enter and confirm the required  
information. Press and hold the STOP button  
to return to TIME mode. For more detailed  
description, see 'User Settings'.  
7.  
What to Do First?  
Activate your Polar AW200 Activity Watch by  
pressing the START button twice, until Basic  
SETTINGS is displayed*.  
1.  
Press START again and follow the instructions  
on display:  
Time: select either 12h or 24h. With 12 h,  
select AM/PM. Enter correct time.  
Date: DD = days, MM = month, YY = year  
Units: KILOGRAMS (meters (M) / hectopascal  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
(hPa)/ Centigrades  
POUNDS (feet (FT) /  
inches of mercury (inHg) / Fahrenheit  
Settings OK? is displayed. To change any  
settings, press the STOP button repeatedly  
until you see the data you want to change.  
Once correct, press the START button. The  
display automatically switches to show the  
time of day (TIME mode).  
6.  
Your activity watch is now ready for action!  
*If you do not press any buttons for approx. five  
minutes, the display automatically switches to  
TIME mode. You will then need to set the correct  
time, date and units separately. See 'Settings' for  
details.  
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3. BEFORE ACTIVITY  
Daily Use  
Altitude Calibration  
Your Polar AW200 Activity Watch can be worn on  
the wrist at all times. Not only does it tell you the  
time of day and date, but the surrounding  
temperature and air pressure trend (BARO), as  
well, helping you keep track of any changes in the  
weather.  
To calibrate the altimeter, check your current  
altitude on a topographic map of your area.  
Alternatively, calibrate the barometer instead. For  
this, see 'Barometer Calibration'.  
Go to ALTIBARO mode. If the display shows  
BARO mode, press START twice to Activate  
ALTIMETER. If you are already in ALTI mode,  
proceed to step 2.  
1.  
Altitude Measurement  
Altitude measurement relies on a simple principle:  
atmospheric pressure decreases as elevation  
increases.  
Press START and UP to go to Altitude  
CALIBRATION and press START. The value on  
the display starts flashing.  
2.  
Enter the correct altitude (M / FT).  
Calibration OK is displayed for three seconds  
before the display returns to ALTI mode.  
3.  
4.  
For accurate altitude readings, the device needs to  
be calibrated first.  
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To activate barometric measurement, go to ALTI  
mode and select Activate BAROMETER. Barometer  
ACTIVATED is visible for a few seconds before the  
display returns to BARO mode.  
Walking/Hiking Hilly or Flat Terrain  
If your aim is to roam around in a landscape where  
altitude is likely to change a lot, we recommend  
that you follow the altitude trend graph during  
your hike. It is activated automatically as you start  
recording your activity.  
Once you start recording, the barometric trend  
graph instead of the altitude trend graph will  
appear on the display.  
However, if you are planning to walk on flat rather  
than hilly terrain, you may want to follow the  
changes in the wheather instead in which case you  
should deactivate automatic altitude  
measurement, ALTI AUTO:  
Start at TIME mode and select Menu WATCH SET >  
Set ALTI AUTO On > OFF. Return to TIME mode by  
pressing and holding the STOP button.  
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Barometer Calibration  
Barometric Trend  
As barometric and altitude measurements are both  
based on air pressure, calibrating the barometer  
will automatically calibrate the altimeter. This is  
practical in case you don't know the altitude but  
have access to the internet or can call a local  
weather station for current barometric information.  
By using the barometer to predict possible weather  
changes you can be better prepared and make  
your outdoor activity more enjoyable and safer.  
If the barometric trend is rising, the weather is  
likely to get clearer but in cold climates, even  
colder weather is likely to be on its way.  
To calibrate barometer,  
If the trend is dropping, the weather is likely to  
get cloudier. The steeper or more rapid the drop,  
the greater the chance of a storm. 1hPa/hour (or  
0.03 inHg) drop in pressure can already signal  
deteriorating weather. The graph is updated every  
30 minutes and displays the changes in air  
pressure over a rolling 24 hour period.  
1.  
2.  
Go to ALTI/BARO mode. If the diplay shows  
ALTI mode, press START twice to Activate  
BAROMETER. If you are already in BARO mode,  
proceed to step 2.  
Press START and UP to go to Barometer  
CALIBRATION and press START. The Sea level  
PRESSURE value starts flashing on the display.  
Enter the correct value (hPa / inHg).  
3.  
4.  
Calibration OK is displayed for three seconds  
before the display returns to BARO mode.  
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Temperature  
You can view the surrounding temperature in both,  
BARO and ALTI modes.  
In ALTI mode, press and hold the DOWN button to  
switch the bottom row view between the time of  
day and temperature.  
Your body heat can affect the temperature reading  
so it is advisable to either wear the activity watch  
over your sleeve or take it off the wrist for  
approximately 10 minutes to get the actual  
temperature of the surrounding.  
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4. DURING ACTIVITY  
If you have not keyed in the user settings, User  
set MISSING is displayed. Follow the instructions  
on how to enter them and then, once in ACTION  
mode, press START to record your activity. If  
incorrect or no user settings are entered, default  
settings will be used.  
Start Action Recording (REC)  
Starting from TIME mode, either  
a) press and hold the START button or  
b) press DOWN to go to ACTION mode and press  
START.  
For the first 30 seconds of recording, the device  
will detect your movement. Therefore the zone  
pointer (animation) will not be moving on the  
display. Action data will start accumulating in  
the file after one minute of activity.  
Your Polar AW200 Activity Watch starts recording  
total time of your walk/hike. To pause recording,  
press STOP button once. Press it twice to stop  
recording.  
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Reading Data on Display  
During action recording, you can switch the view on the screen with the UP/DOWN buttons between the  
following modes; TIME, ACTION or ALTI/BARO:  
TIME mode:  
Date / Polar logo (press and hold UP button to switch view)  
Time of Day  
ACTION mode 1st view:  
The Zone Pointer moves within the activity zones and mirrors the speed of your walking or running  
activity. If you move too slow, it stops. It is visible only during action recording.  
Total Time is the cumulative time since you started recording your activity.  
KCAL = Cumulative kilocalories burned since the beginning of recording.  
ACTION mode 2nd view:  
Bottom row: Press and hold DOWN button to see the work rate of the exercise  
KCAL/H = Kilocalories burned per hour.  
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Polar Activity Zones  
Based on walking and running speeds, Polar divides activity into five zones. The following chart displays  
the zones and their effects on your health and fitness:  
Slow walking  
Walking  
Brisk walking  
Running  
Fast running  
Long slow  
Regular walking  
in a comfortable  
speed improves  
health and  
fitness in less fit  
persons.  
Brisk walking  
allows health  
benefits for all and  
improves fitness in  
most individuals.  
Regular running is a  
recommended  
activity for advanced  
fitness.  
Running fast even  
in short sessions  
improves  
performance and  
increases race  
speed.  
walks maintain  
overall health  
and promote  
recreation.  
Regular walking can improve fitness depending on your current fitness level. For example, if a less fit  
person walks daily for 30 minutes or more at comfortable pace, fitness improves. For more experienced  
walker brisk walking will improve fitness. A good recommendation is to walk briskly at least 30 minutes  
3-5 times a week. This recommendation applies also to running.  
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In addition to walking and running speeds, ascents and descents will also affect intensity, energy  
expenditure, and muscle fitness. For example, walking uphill slowly can burn as many calories as walking  
briskly on a flat terrain. Walking or running technique, carrying a backpack and the quality of the surface  
also have an effect on intensity. This is seen in the amount of expended calories.  
Below typical calorie expenditures per hour (kcal/h) for a person weighing 75 kg. If you weigh less, fewer  
calories are expended; if more, a greater amount of calories are expended.  
Slow Walking  
300 kcal  
Walking  
400 kcal  
Brisk walking  
500 kcal  
Running  
700 kcal  
Fast running  
800 kcal  
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Reading Data on Display...continued  
ALTI mode (= mountain symbol)  
Altitude Trend graph shows altitude changes of passed track, or Altitude Difference (press and hold  
the UP button to switch view)  
Your current altitude  
Time of day or Temperature (press and hold the DOWN button to switch view).  
BARO mode (= cloud symbol)  
Barometric Trend shows the changes in air pressure.  
Current air pressure measured at sea level  
Temperature or Time of day (press and hold DOWN button to switch view)  
ALTI and BARO mode cannot be active simultaneously. This means that while the altitude trend is  
displayed, no changes in air pressure are being recorded and vice versa.  
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ASCENT = The total vertical elevation you have  
File view  
gained since you started recording.  
During action recording or when recording is  
paused, the display will automatically scroll  
through the following cumulative values if you  
press and hold the START button:  
DESCENT = The total vertical drop you have  
completed since you started recording your action.  
You can stop the automatic scrolling by pressing  
either UP or DOWN at any time.  
ACTIVE TIME = The duration of truly active body  
movement since you started recording. Compare  
the active time with the total time and find out  
how long you have been moving on an intensity  
level that improves fitness. This time excludes the  
time you have spent on stops and breaks during  
your walk. If your activity watch does not detect  
any motion for over an hour, the activity recording  
will pause until you start it again manually.  
Your Polar AW200 Activity Watch is designed to  
be worn on your wrist. Hanging it for example on  
your backpack can cause inaccurate activity  
measurements or no data recording at all.  
ACT(IVE) STEPS = Instead of counting single steps,  
Polar AW200 Activity Watch counts only the steps  
that are based on continuous motion of the whole  
body. The active steps improve fitness more  
efficiently than the steps taken on a very low  
intensity.  
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Altitude Trend Scale  
Select the scale for the altitude graph to appear on the display. See our recommendation below:  
Walking/Hiking  
Scale  
On Altitude Trend Scale, one  
pixel equals  
On Altitude Trend Scale, total  
altitude axis equals  
Level to  
moderate  
terrain  
1
1 m / 3 ft  
15 m / 45 ft  
Moderate to  
steep terrain  
10  
10 m /30 ft  
150 m / 450 ft  
To set the scale for altitude measurement, go to ALTI mode and select Altitude SCALE > 1 or 10.  
The altitude trend is updated every 30 seconds during action recording and every 15 minutes at other  
times.  
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Altitude Difference  
For the altitude difference between two points  
during a hike, when you are at the point you want  
to start the measurement from,  
1.  
Go to ALTI mode and select Altitude  
DIFFERENCE, press START and select  
Difference RESET?  
2.  
3.  
To reset, press START. To cancel and to return  
to previous menu, press STOP.  
At arrival to your destination point, in ALTI  
mode, press and hold the UP button to see the  
altitude difference since your last reset.  
Please note that start of action recording resets  
the altitude difference measurement  
automatically.  
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5. AFTER ACTIVITY  
Files of Saved Activity Data  
As soon as you start recording your activity and start moving, the wrist unit begins to save data on your  
activity. To view this information on file, start in TIME mode and select Menu FILES.  
Your Polar AW200 Activity Watch can store up to nine files, the latest file being presented first. Once all  
nine files have been used, a new file automatically replaces the oldest one.  
File Info View  
File order number/Total number of files on record  
Weekday file was created  
Date file was created i.e. when action recording took place.  
Time file was created i.e. time when action recording was started.  
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Activity ZONES. Press START to see vertical bars  
indicating the time you spent in each zone  
during your action recording:  
Viewing Saved Activity Data  
To view the information available in each file, in  
file info view, press START and then scroll the  
data with UP/DOWN buttons:  
Total time hh:mm:ss = Total duration of the  
recorded time of action.  
Active time hh:mm:ss = Time you were moving  
actively.  
Act. steps (Active steps) are related to the  
Active Time feature. Active steps are  
accumulated when action recording is switched  
on and you are moving actively.  
File x DELETE? = Once deleted, the file cannot  
be retrieved.  
Calories xx kcal = Cumulative expended  
energy measured during action recording.  
Ascent = Cumulative vertical ascent (m or ft)  
gained during action recording.  
Descent = Cumulative vertical descent (m or ft)  
reached during action recording.  
Altitude MAX xx m / ft = The maximum  
altitude (m or ft) reached during action  
recording.  
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To see cumulative totals, start in TIME mode,  
press START and select Menu TOTALS. Scroll the  
info with UP/DOWN buttons:  
Active time dd.mm.yy = Total, cumulative active  
time recorded since the date shown.  
Act. steps dd.mm.yy = Total active steps during  
action recordings since the date shown.  
Calories dd.mm.yy = Total burned calories  
during action recordings since the date shown.  
Ascent dd.mm.yy = Total ascent during action  
recordings since the date shown.  
Descent dd.mm.yy = Total descent during action  
recordings since the date shown.  
Zones dd.mm.yy = Press START and you will  
see the time spent in each zone since the date  
shown.  
Reset TOTALS? = Note that reset values cannot  
be retrieved.  
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Delete a File  
You can delete an unwanted file, but note that  
deleted files cannot be retrieved.  
Delete All Files  
You can delete all files simultaneously. Please  
note that deleted files cannot be retrieved.  
To delete a file, start in TIME mode, then select  
Start from TIME mode and select Menu FILES.  
FILES.  
Scroll to Delete ALL FILES? Are you sure? is  
Scroll to and select the file you want to delete.  
displayed.  
File x DELETE? > Are you sure? is displayed.  
To delete all files, press START. To return to the  
previous view, press STOP.  
To delete, press START. To return to the previous  
view, press STOP.  
Reset Totals File  
Start in TIME mode and select Menu TOTALS >  
Reset TOTALS? > Are you SURE?  
To accept, press START. To return to the previous  
menu, press STOP.  
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6. SETTINGS  
When the alarm is turned on, you should see an  
alarm symbol on the display.  
Watch Settings  
To access the watch settings Alarm, Time, Date,  
Sound, Units, Alti Auto & Intro, start in TIME  
mode, press START and select Menu WATCH SET.  
Scroll UP and select the setting you want to  
change.  
When the alarm goes off, Daily Alarm! appears in  
the display. It sounds for one minute unless  
turned off by pressing STOP.  
To snooze 10 minutes, press any button on the  
right side of the wrist unit.  
To return to the previous menu at any stage of the  
settings, press STOP. To return to TIME mode,  
press and HOLD the STOP button.  
Press STOP to cancel snoozing time.  
Daily Alarm On/Off  
Unless you deactivate the alarm feature in Menu  
Watch Set, the alarm will go off daily at the set  
time.  
Start in TIME mode and select  
Menu Watch Set > Set ALARM hh:mm On/OFF >  
Alarm SET .  
To change the flashing value (On/OFF, AM/PM,  
HOURS, MIN), press UP/DOWN buttons. To accept  
the flashing value, press START.  
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Time of Day  
To set Time 1, start in TIME mode and select  
Menu WATCH SET > Set TIME > Set TIME 1*.  
Date  
To set the date, start in TIME mode and select  
Menu WATCH SET > Set DATE.  
Change the flashing value (12/24h, AM/PM,  
Change the flashing value (DD, MM, YY) with  
HOURS, MIN) with UP/DOWN.  
UP/DOWN.  
*To set Time 2, press UP to Set TIME 2, then  
START and UP/DOWN to enter the time difference  
measured from Time 1.  
To accept the flashing value, press START.  
Sound On/Off  
The sound settings (ON/OFF) do not affect the  
alarms.  
To accept the flashing value, press START.  
Start in TIME mode and select Menu WATCH SET >  
Set SOUND ON/OFF.  
To change the view between Time 1 and Time 2,  
in TIME mode press and hold DOWN.  
To select ON or OFF, press UP/DOWN.  
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Units (metric/imperial)  
ALTI AUTO On/Off  
Selecting units determines the way following data  
is displayed: weight, height, altitude, barometric  
pressure, and temperature.  
The ALTI AUTO feature, when activated, starts  
recording the changes in altitude as soon as you  
start recording your action. When you stop  
recording, the feature starts tracking the changes  
in air pressure.  
Start in TIME mode and select  
Menu WATCH SET > Set UNITS.  
To switch the automatic altitude measurement ON  
or OFF:  
To select either option, use UP/DOWN.  
Start in TIME mode and select  
Menu WATCH SET > Set ALTI AUTO ON/OFF.  
To select either ON or OFF, use UP/DOWN.  
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Intro On/Off  
When browsing the main modes (TIME,  
ALTI/BARO or ACTION), each mode can show a  
3-second introductory animation before returning  
to the standard view.  
To switch the animation ON or OFF, start in TIME  
mode and select  
Menu WATCH SET > Set INTRO OFF/ON .  
To select either ON or OFF, use UP/DOWN.  
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To edit any of the user settings after selecting  
Menu USER SET, scroll to the setting you wish to  
change, select it and edit the flashing value.  
User Settings  
To enter user settings, weight, height, date of  
birth, and gender, start in TIME mode, press  
START and select Menu USER SET.  
> Weight KILOGRAMS/POUNDS > enter your weight.  
> Height CM or FT/INCH > enter your height.  
> Birthday DD.MM.YY or MM.DD.YY > enter your date  
of birth.  
> Set SEX. Select MALE or FEMALE.  
> User set COMPLETED is visible for a few seconds  
before the display returns to the previous menu.  
To go back to a previous menu at any time, press  
STOP.  
To return to TIME mode at any time, press and  
hold the STOP button.  
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Button Lock  
General Settings  
Button lock prevents the buttons from being  
pressed accidentally.  
Backlight  
To switch the backlight on at any time, press  
LIGHT.  
To switch the button lock ON or OFF, press and  
hold the LIGHT button until the text Hold to  
LOCK/UNLOCK changes into Buttons  
LOCKED/UNLOCKED.  
While the backlight is on in any mode, pressing  
any of the buttons will keep the light on for  
another six seconds.  
Pressing and holding the UP or DOWN button  
keeps the display illuminated until you release  
the button.  
During activity recording, if you press the LIGHT  
button, the light comes on every time you press  
any of the buttons during the same activity  
recording session.  
Stopping the recording and returning to TIME  
mode switches the backlight off.  
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7. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION  
Store your activity watch in a cool and dry place.  
Care and Maintenance  
Do not expose the activity watch to direct sunlight  
for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a  
car.  
Caring for your Activity Watch  
Like any electronic device, your Polar AW200  
Activity Watch should be treated with care. The  
suggestions below will help you fulfill the  
guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for  
many years to come.  
Keep the air pressure sensor channels (small holes  
on the back cover of your activity watch) clean to  
make sure that the altitude and temperature  
measurements work. However, do not insert any  
objects into the sensor channels.  
Keep your unit clean. Clean it with a mild soap  
and water solution. Dry it carefully with a soft  
towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material  
such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals.  
The operating temperature of your activity watch is  
-10  
storage temperature is -20  
+158  
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The activity watch is water resistant, so you can  
wear it as a watch while doing underwater activity.  
However, as it is not a diving instrument, neither  
altitude nor barometric pressure can be measured  
under water. Any activity data recorded under  
water can also be inaccurate. To maintain water  
resistance, do not press any buttons under water.  
Service  
If your activity watch requires service during the  
first two-year guarantee/warranty period, we  
recommend the service to be carried out by  
authorized Polar Service Centers only. The  
warranty does not cover damage or consequential  
damage caused by service not authorized by Polar  
Electro.  
Do not store the activity watch in a damp  
environment, in non-breathable material (i.e. a  
plastic bag) or with conductive material such as a  
wet towel.  
Please see the separate Polar Customer Service  
Card for details.  
Register your Polar product at  
improving our products and services to better meet  
your needs.  
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Battery  
Open the battery cover only when the battery  
needs changing. We recommend that you change  
the sealing ring of the battery cover every time you  
change the battery. Additional sealing rings are  
available at authorized Polar Service Centers only.  
Avoid opening the sealed battery cover during the  
guarantee period. We recommend that you have  
the battery replaced by an authorized Polar  
Service Center. They will test your activity watch  
for water resistance after battery replacement, and  
will make a full periodic check.  
However, if you decide to change the battery  
yourself anyway, please note the following:  
The low battery indicator is displayed when  
10-15% of the battery capacity is left.  
Excessive use of the backlight and altimeter  
drain the battery more rapidly.  
In cold conditions, the low battery indicator may  
appear, but will disappear when the temperature  
rises.  
The backlight and sound are automatically  
turned off when the low battery indicator is  
displayed. Any alarms set prior to the  
appearance of the low battery indicator will  
remain active.  
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To change the battery:  
1.  
2.  
Open the battery cover with a coin by turning it from CLOSE to  
OPEN.  
Remove the battery cover and lift the battery (CR2032) out  
carefully with a suitably sized screwdriver. Be careful not to  
damage the metal sound element (a) or the grooves.  
Insert a new battery with the positive (+) side outwards.  
Replace the old sealing ring with a new one, fitting it snuggly in  
the cover groove to ensure water resistance.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Put the cover back on and turn it clockwise to CLOSE.  
Re-enter the basic settings. For further information, see the  
chapter What to Do First.  
It is recommended that the altimeter or barometer is calibrated after  
battery replacement.  
Keep the batteries away from children. If swallowed, contact a  
doctor immediately. Batteries should be disposed of properly  
according to local regulations.  
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Precautions  
Technical Capability  
The Polar AW200 Activity Watch shows  
environmental conditions such as altitude,  
barometric pressure, and the surrounding  
temperature.  
It indicates the rate of activity intensity as energy  
expenditure, and measures active steps during  
walking and running types of actions. Such  
activities include hiking, Nordic walking, and  
trekking. No other use is intended or implied.  
The Polar AW200 Activity Watch should not be  
used for obtaining environmental measurements  
that require professional or industrial precision.  
Furthermore, the device should not be used to  
obtain measurements when engaged in airborne or  
underwater activities.  
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Minimizing Possible Health Risks During  
Physical Outdoor Activities  
It is important to be sensitive to your  
reactions during activity. If you feel unexpected  
pain or excessive fatigue during activity, it is  
recommended that you stop or continue at a  
lighter intensity.  
Physical activity always includes some risk. Before  
starting regular outdoor activity, 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 activity.  
If you are allergic to any substance that comes  
into contact with your skin, or if you suspect an  
allergic reaction due to using the product, check  
the listed materials under 'Technical  
Specifications'.  
Have you been physically inactive for the past 5  
years?  
Do you have high blood pressure or high blood  
cholesterol?  
Are you taking any blood pressure or heart  
medication?  
Do you have a history of breathing problems?  
Do you have symptoms of any disease?  
Are you recovering from a serious illness or  
medical treatment?  
Do you use a pacemaker or another implanted  
electronic device?  
Do you smoke?  
Are you pregnant?  
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...the animation on the display is not moving  
although I am?  
Frequently Asked Questions  
What should I do  
- First, make sure you are recording, see 'Start  
Action Recording'. Then move effectively and fast  
enough for a minimum of 30 seconds for the zone  
pointer (animation) to move. Too slow or too  
careful (e.g. tiptoeing) movement may also stop  
the animation, as such movement is not  
considered beneficial enough.  
- You need to reset the wrist unit. Resetting only  
clears the date and daily alarms, not the recorded  
files. The altimeter and barometer calibration  
values return to their default values (standard sea  
level pressure 1013 hPa/29.90 inHg). To reset the  
wrist unit, press the UP, DOWN, LIGHT and STOP  
buttons down simultaneously. If you do not press  
any buttons for approx. one minute after resetting  
the wrist unit, the display goes to TIME mode.  
at the same altitude?  
- Altitude measurement is based on barometric  
pressure. Changes in altitude or weather cause  
changes in the pressure. For example, if you stay  
at the same altitude but the weather and pressure  
change, the altimeter interprets the pressure  
change as a change in altitude.  
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inaccurate?  
- The activity watch is in battery saving mode  
- Your barometer may show faulty barometric  
pressure if it is exposed to external interference  
like strong wind or air conditioning. It is also  
important that you stay at the same altitude when  
using the barometer. If the readings are constantly  
inaccurate, dirt may be blocking the air pressure  
channels. In this case, send the activity watch to a  
Polar Service Center.  
when it is dispatched from the factory. To activate  
it, press the START button twice. See 'What to Do  
First'.  
- Usually this means the battery has expired. For  
further information, see 'Care and Maintenance'.  
- We recommend having all service done by an  
authorized Polar Service Center. This is especially  
necessary to ensure that the guarantee remains  
valid and is not affected by incorrect repair  
procedures performed by an unauthorized agent.  
Polar Service will test your wrist unit for water  
resistance after battery replacement, and will  
make a full check of the activity watch.  
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Time  
Technical Specification  
Wrist Unit  
Accuracy  
better than ± 0.5 seconds / day at  
25  
Battery life  
Battery type  
Battery cap sealing  
ring  
Average two years in normal use  
CR 2032  
Altimeter  
O-ring 23.0 x 0.60  
Measurement  
The activity watch measures  
altitude by using the standard  
average altitude at defined air  
pressures according to ISO 2533.  
-550 m to +9000 m / -1800 ft to  
+29500 ft  
Operation  
-10  
temperature  
Storage temperature -20  
Display range  
Wrist strap material Thermoplastic Polyurethane and  
glass fiber strengthened ABS  
Resolution  
Ascent/Descent  
resolution  
1 m / 5 ft  
5 m / 20 ft  
Wrist strap buckle,  
Stainless steel complying with the  
case and case back EU Directive 94/27/EU and its  
material  
amendment 1999/C 205/05 on the  
release of nickel from products  
intended to come into direct and  
prolonged contact with the skin.  
Accuracy  
Temperature compensated  
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Barometer  
Display range  
Sea level pressure 800 hPa to 1100  
hPa / 23.60 inHg to 32.50 inHg  
1 hPa / 0.05 inHg  
Resolution  
Thermometer  
Display range  
Resolution  
-20  
1
File  
Amount of files saved maximum 9 files  
Total time saved  
maximum 99 h 59 min 59 s  
KCAL/H  
Resolution  
50 kcal  
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Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are  
divided into three categories according to their water resistance. Check the back of your Polar product for  
the water resistance category, and compare it to the chart below. Please note that these definitions do not  
necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers.  
Marking on  
the case  
back  
Wash  
Bathing and  
swimming  
Skin diving  
with snorkel  
(no air tanks)  
SCUBA diving  
(with air  
tanks)  
Water  
splashes,  
sweat,  
raindrops  
etc.  
resistant  
characteristics  
Water  
Splashes,  
x
x
-
x
-
-
-
-
resistant  
raindrops etc.  
Water  
resistant  
50m  
Minimum for  
bathing and  
swimming  
Water  
resistant  
100m  
For frequent  
use in water  
but not SCUBA  
diving  
x
x
x
-
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The guarantee does not cover any damage/s,  
losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or  
incidental, consequential or special, arising out  
of, or related to the product. During the  
guarantee period the product will be either  
repaired or replaced at an authorized service  
center free of charge.  
Limited Polar International Guarantee  
This limited Polar international guarantee is  
issued by Polar Electro Inc. for the consumers  
who have purchased this product in the USA or  
Canada. This limited Polar international  
guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for the  
consumers who have purchased this product in  
other countries.  
This guarantee does not affect the consumer  
statutory rights under applicable national or  
state laws in force, or the consumer  
against the dealer arising from their sales/  
purchase contract.  
Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy guarantees  
to the original consumer/ purchaser of this  
product that the product will be free from  
defects in material or workmanship for two years  
from the date of purchase.  
Please keep the receipt or stamped Polar  
Customer Service Card, which is your proof of  
purchase!  
The guarantee does not cover the battery,  
damage due to misuse, abuse, accidents or  
non-compliance with the precautions; improper  
maintenance, commercial use, cracked or  
broken cases.  
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Copyright © 2006 Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440  
KEMPELE, Finland.  
This product is compliant with Directive  
93/42/EEC. The relevant Declaration of Conformity  
is available at  
Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440 KEMPELE, Finland.  
Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2000 certified  
company. All rights reserved. No part of this  
manual may be used or reproduced in any form or  
by any means without prior written permission of  
Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked  
with a  
package of this product are trademarks of Polar  
Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ®  
symbol in this user manual or in the package of  
this product are registered trademarks of Polar  
Electro Oy.  
Polar products are electronic devices and are in  
the scope of Directive 2002/96/EC of the  
European Parliament and of the Council on waste  
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).  
These products should thus be disposed of  
separately in EU countries. Polar encourages you  
to minimize possible effects of waste on the  
environment and human health, also outside the  
European Union, by following local waste disposal  
regulations and, where possible, utilize separate  
collection of electronic devices. Copyright © 2006  
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This product is protected by one or several of the  
following patents: EP 0984719, US 6361502, EP  
1405594, US 6418394, EP 1124483, FI  
111801. Other patents pending.  
Polar Disclaimer  
The material in this manual is for informational  
purposes only. The products it describes are  
subject to change without prior notice, due to the  
manufacturer  
Manufactured by:  
Polar Electro Oy  
Professorintie 5  
FIN-90440 KEMPELE  
Tel +358 8 5202 100  
Fax +358 8 5202 300  
Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy makes no  
representations or warranties with respect to this  
manual or with respect to the products described  
herein.  
Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy shall not be  
liable for any damages, losses, costs or expenses,  
direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or  
special, arising out of, or related to the use of this  
material of the products described herein.  
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INDEX  
ACTION Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 13  
Active Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Active Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
ALTI AUTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 26  
ALTI Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 16  
Altitude Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Altitude Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Altitude Trend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Ascent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Barometer Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Barometric Trend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
BARO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 16  
Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
File View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 17  
Intro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Polar Activity Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Recording (REC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
TIME Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
WATCH SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Zone Pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
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