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CONTENTS

Contents

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Polar OH1 User Manual

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Introduction

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Get connected to the Polar ecosystem and get the most out of your OH1

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Setting up your OH1

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Choose one option for setup

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Option A: Set up with your computer via FlowSync

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Option B: Mobile setup with Polar Flow app when you have a Polar wrist unit

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Option C: Mobile setup with Polar Beat when you don't have a Polar wrist unit

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Button functions and LEDs

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Button Functions

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LED Guide

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During charging

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After setting power on

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When used as a sensor

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When used as an independent training device

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During fitness test

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Other

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Wearing your OH1

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When measuring heart rate from your forearm or upper arm

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When measuring heart rate from your temple in swimming

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Pairing

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Pair a mobile device with your OH1

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Pair OH1 with a Polar wrist unit

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Pair OH1 with Polar Beat

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Updating the firmware

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With mobile device or tablet

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With computer

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Heart rate training

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Measuring heart rate with your OH1

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Start a training session

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Start a training session as an independent training device

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Start a training session with a Polar wrist unit

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Start a training session with Polar Beat

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Polar Flow App

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Training data

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Activity data

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Sleep data

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Sport profiles

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Image sharing

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Start using the Flow app

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Polar Flow Web Service

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Diary

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Reports

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Programs

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Summary of Contents for Polar OH1

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...s test 9 Other 10 Wearing your OH1 10 When measuring heart rate from your forearm or upper arm 10 When measuring heart rate from your temple in swimming 10 Pairing 11 Pair a mobile device with your OH...

Page 3: ...ut of your OH1 6 Setting up your OH1 7 Choose one option for setup 7 Option A Set up with your computer via FlowSync 7 Option B Mobile setup with Polar Flow app when you have a Polar wrist unit 7 Opti...

Page 4: ...Web Service 17 Diary 17 Reports 17 Programs 18 Syncing 18 Sync with Flow mobile App 18 Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync 19 Battery 20 Charging OH1 battery 20 Caring for your OH1 21 Keep your OH...

Page 5: ...rate chest straps and wrist based heart rate devices With Polar OH1 you can broadcast your real time heart rate to your sports watch smart watch or Polar Beat or other fitness app via Bluetooth and s...

Page 6: ...ining results and performance Sync your training data to the Polar Flow web service with the FlowSync software on your computer or via the mobile apps In the web service you can plan your training tra...

Page 7: ...nternet connection Fill in all the physical details required for accurate training data at once and get the latest firmware for your OH1 OPTION A SET UP WITH YOUR COMPUTER VIA FLOWSYNC 1 Place the sen...

Page 8: ...ANT in the Polar Beat app settings if you want Check the Polar Beat app compatibility at support polar com 1 Download the Polar Beat app onto your mobile device 2 Turn Bluetooth on and open Beat app...

Page 9: ...blinks five times When used as a sensor Heart rate not detected White LED blinks once every two seconds Heart rate detected Green LED blinks once every two seconds When used as an independent trainin...

Page 10: ...e of the armband firmly against your skin 3 Wear the OH1 around your forearm or upper arm The sensor must be in firm skin contact but not too tight to prevent blood flow For most accurate heart rate m...

Page 11: ...or must constantly touch the skin of your temple PAIRING PAIR A MOBILE DEVICE WITH YOUR OH1 If you ve done the setup for your OH1 with a mobile device as described in chapter Setting up your OH1 on pa...

Page 12: ...s Bluetooth turned on and airplane mode flight mode is not turned on 3 On your mobile device open Polar Beat and sign in with your Polar account which you have created when setting up your OH1 or crea...

Page 13: ...c To update the firmware 1 Place the sensor into the USB adapter with the lens facing up so that the contacts on the sensor and the USB adapter meet 2 Plug the USB adapter into your computer USB port...

Page 14: ...g the sensor right on them as it may prevent accurate readings Also it s a good idea to warm up the skin if your hands and skin get cold easily Get the blood going before starting your session For det...

Page 15: ...nd Orthostatic Test available on certain Polar wrist units and bike computers cannot be performed with Polar OH1 When using OH1 with a Polar wrist unit your training session may in some cases be shown...

Page 16: ...eping 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 a...

Page 17: ...your performance Set up and customize your watch to perfectly fit your training needs by adding sport profiles and editing their settings You can also share the highlights of you training with your fr...

Page 18: ...with the Polar Flow web service by using a USB port and the FlowSync software To be able to sync data between your OH1 and the Flow app you need to have a Polar account If you want to sync data from...

Page 19: ...n you are done Every time you plug in your OH1 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 sync...

Page 20: ...he 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...

Page 21: ...heart rate measurement STORING Keep your training device in a cool and dry place Do not keep it in a damp environment in non breathable material a plastic bag or a sports bag nor with conductive mater...

Page 22: ...questions we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting any training program Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol A...

Page 23: ...ining devices with light bright colors when worn together This product is not a toy Do not allow children or pets to play with this product This product contains small components that can be a choking...

Page 24: ...ter resistance indication is tested before the delivery to stand water pressure Polar products are divided into four different categories according to their water resistance Check the back of your Pol...

Page 25: ...hich have been purchased second hand l During the guarantee period the product will be either repaired or replaced at any authorized Polar Central Service regardless of the country of purchase l Guara...

Page 26: ...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 l...

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