How to get started
Set up your new Polar V650 in the Polar Flow web service. To get themost accurate and personal training data, it’s important that you’re
precise with the settings in the setup.
1. Plug in your V650 to your computer’s USB port with the USB
cable. It may take a few minutes for your V650 to start charging.
2. Turn on your V650 by pressing and holding the side button.
If you use Mac OS X, you must enable the compatibility
mode for Mac OS X on your V650. Go to Settings > Generalsettings. Scroll to the bottom and choose About V650.
Scroll down again and choose your computer’s operating
system: Mac OS X. Restart your V650 to save the setting.
For more detailed instructions see the V650 support pages
at support.polar.com/en/V650.

6. Let your computer install any suggested USB drivers. The Polar
FlowSync recognizes your V650 as a new device and opens Polar
Flow web service in your internet browser.
7. Create a Polar account or sign in if you already have one.
8. Click Done to synchronize your settings between the V650 andthe Polar Flow web service. FlowSync status will change tocompleted, once the synchronization is done.
9. If there’s a firmware update available for your V650, werecommend you install it during the setup.

Get to know your V650

Bike mountH10 heart rate sensor

Training with your V650

1. Press the side button
to view the following
options:»» Sync with mobile»» Calibrate altitude»» Lock display»» Search forsensors»» Turn off V650

You can install the bike mount on the stem or on the left- or righthand side of the handlebar.

When you use our heart rate sensors when riding, you get the mostout of Polar’s unique Smart Coaching features. Heart rate data
gives you an insight into your physical condition and how your body
responds to training. This will help you fine-tune your training plans
and achieve your goals more effectively.

Choose the profile you want to use. Keep your V650 still with thedisplay facing upwards until it finds the GPS satellite signals. Thistypically takes 30-60 seconds the first time. On future occasions it
should take only a few seconds. V650 is ready once the green circle
around GPS is static. Press the front button to begin your ride.

2. Swipe down to open
the pull-down menu.
There you can adjust
the front light, thetraining sounds andthe display brightness.

3. Go to flow.polar.com/start and download the Polar FlowSync
data transfer software, which you need to connect your V650 tothe Flow web service.

3. See the details ofyour sessions and thetotals of your cycling
history.

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

4. Modify the settings tosuit your needs.

5. Once the installation is complete, FlowSync opens automatically.

5. Enable Strava LiveSegments® or choosea route for your ride.

Please note that it may take some time to establish the 		connection between your V650 and the computer.

Fully charging the battery takes up to five hours.

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1. Place the rubber base on the stem/handlebar.
2. Position the bike mount on the rubber base so that the POLAR
logo is in line with the handlebar.
3. Secure the bike mount on to the stem/handlebar with theO-ring.

* If you bought your V650 without a heart rate sensor, not toworry, you can buy one at any time.

PROFILE

1. Moisten the electrode area ofthe strap.

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2. Clip the strap around yourchest and adjust the strap tofit snugly.

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Wear the comfortable strap and connector around your chest to
get your heart rate accurately and in real time on your V650.

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3. Attach the connector.
4. Align the ledges on the back of V650 with the slots on the bike
mount and turn clockwise until V650 is in its place.

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Add segments you’ve downloaded from Strava androutes to your Favorites in the Flow web service
and sync them to your V650.
6. Choose the profile and the bike for your ride.
7. See the status of GPS and sensors.
8. Press the front button to start recording, press and hold it topause.You can also set the button to take a lap.

4. Before your first training
session, you need to pair theheart rate sensor with yourV650. Wear your heart rate
sensor and go to Settings >General settings > Pairing >Pair new device.

DURING TRAINING
The bright color touch screen allows you to easily check yourtraining data during your ride. Change the training views with aquick swipe across the screen.

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DISTANCE [km]SPEED [km/h]

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ALTITUDE [m]After training, detach the heart rate sensor connector andrinse the strap under running water to keep it clean. For moredetailed instructions, see the V650 support pages atsupport.polar.com/en/V650.

INCLINE [%]5The red triangle
indicates that you canquickly toggle theinformation shown,from speed to average
speed, for example.
Press the front button
to pause your training.
Then you can choose
to Continue or to Stop
recording the session.

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Key features

Get instant analysis and in-depth insights into your training with
Polar V650 and the Polar Flow web service.

Polar V650 offers a host of unique features to help you ride better.
Here you can find a summary of the most important ones.

VIEW SUMMARYPROFILES
V650 has three profiles for cycling (and one profile for other sports).
You can customize each profile with up to six different training views,
to see the information you really want.

Get an instantsummary of yourtraining straight after
your ride. You can also
see how your training
benefits you.
The details of yourride, such as duration,
distance, maximum
heart rate, speed andVAM, are also underHistory > Sessions.
ANALYZE EVERYDETAIL
Analyze every detail,view your progressand share yourtraining with yourfriends or coach atpolar.com/flow.

THU 22/05/2014
TEMPO TRAINING
Great pace! You improved your aerobic ﬁtness,
speed, and ability to sustain high intensity
effort for longer.

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INTEGRATED GPS
With an integrated GPS, V650 tracks your cycling speed, distance androute. The Back-to-start and Route tracking features help you travel
all the way back to the starting point of your trip.
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR
In addition to altitude, your V650 measures comprehensive data suchas ascent/descent, incline/decline, real-time VAM (mean ascentvelocity) and altitude compensated calories.
TRAINING BENEFIT
V650 gives motivating feedback about the effect of your training
immediately after your session.
FRONT LIGHT
The function of the front light on the top edge of the V650 is to improveyour visibility to others on the road. It’s an intelligent feature that you
can set to turn on automatically when it gets dark.

COMPATIBILITY WITH 3RD PARTY POWER SENSORSYour V650 is compatible with a number of 3rd party power sensors.
Please check the full compatibility table from support.polar.com/en/
V650-3rd-party-sensors.
COMPATIBILITY WITH TRAININGPEAKS®
After connecting your TrainingPeaks
and Polar Flow accounts you can sync
your training sessions from V650 toTrainingPeaks. You can see your Training
Stress Score® (TSS®), Intensity Factor®
(IF®) and Normalized Power® (NP®) on
your V650 during training.
STRAVA LIVE SEGMENTS® ON YOUR V650
To receive alerts in V650 when approaching one of your favorite Strava
segments you need to:

Customize with accessories

Technical specification

Enhance your training experience and achieve a more complete
understanding of your performance with the following accessories:

V650»» Adjustable Front Bike Mount gives you the best viewing angle
and an easy access to your bike computer. You can attach the unit
either around the handlebar or the stem of your bike.
»» Speed sensor Bluetooth® Smart measures your cycling speed/
pace and distance accurately even on the most demanding
routes. Useful for indoor cycling. V650 shows the current,
average and maximum values of your speed.
»» Cadence sensor Bluetooth® Smart measures your cycling
cadence as revolutions per minute. V650 shows the current,
average and maximum values of your cadence.

To change the heart rate sensor battery:1.

1. Connect your Strava Premium and Polar
Flow accounts.
2. Select the segments you wish to download
to Polar Flow in Strava.
3. Select the Strava segments you wish to see
on your V650 in Polar Flow.
4. Sync your V650.
Learn more at support.polar.com/en/V650.
2.

1. Lever the battery cover open byusing a small flat-headed tool.
(picture 1).
2. Remove the old battery from thebattery cover.
3. Insert the new battery (CR2025)
inside the cover with the negative(-) side outwards.
4. Align the ledge on the battery
cover with the slot on theconnector and press the battery
cover back into place (picture 2).
You should hear a snap.

Battery typeOperating time		
Operating temperature
Water resistance		V650 materials
Bikemount material

1900 mAh Li-ion Polymer rechargeable battery
10 h-20 °C to +50 °C / -4 °F to 122 °F
IPX7 (rainproof, not suitable for swimming)
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS),Polycarbonate (PC), Asahi Dragontrail (glass),Polyamide (PA)Polyoxymethylene (POM)

POLAR H10 HEART RATE SENSOR
Battery type			Battery sealing ring		
Operating temperature
Water resistance		Connector material		Strap material					CR2025O-ring 20.0 x 0.90 Material Silicone-10 °C to + 50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F
30 m
ABS, ABS + GF, PC, Stainless steel
38% Polyamide, 29% Polyurethane, 20%Elastane, 13% Polyester, Silicone prints

The radio equipment operates 2.402 - 2.480 GHz ISM frequency band(s) and4.0 mW maximum power.

APP STORE IS A SERVICEMARK OF APPLE INC.
GOOGLE PLAY IS A TRADEMARK OF GOOGLE INC.
STRAVA LIVE SEGMENTS IS A TRADEMARK OF STRAVA, INC.
TRAININGPEAKS IS A TRADEMARK OF TRAININGPEAKS, LLCNP®, IF® AND TSS® ARE TRADEMARKS OF TRAININGPEAKS, LLC AND ARE USED WITH THEPERMISSION. LEARN MORE AT HTTP://WWW.TRAININGPEAKS.COM.

Manufactured byCompatible withPolar Electro Oy
Professorintie 5FI-90440 KEMPELE
Tel +358 8 5202 100
Fax +358 8 5202 300
www.polar.com
For safety reasons, please ensure you use the correct battery(CR2025).

POLAR V650

SMART GPS BIKE COMPUTER

17951128.04 ENG 02/2018 WINLEE

Getting Started Guide
Learn more at support.polar.com/en/V650/polarglobal

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