SET UP YOUR M400

KEY FEATURES

GET TO KNOW YOUR M400
Browse through the menu by pressing UP or DOWN. Confirm
selections with the START button, and return, pause and stop withthe BACK button.

Set up your M400 at flow.polar.com/start. During the setup, theM400 will be updated with the latest firmware, and you can start
using the Flow web service.
1. Go to flow.polar.com/start and download the Polar FlowSync
software, which you need to connect your M400 to Flow webservice.

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

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3. Once the installation is complete, FlowSync opens
automatically and asks you to connect your Polar product.
4. Plug in your M400 to your computer’s USB port with the USB
cable. The M400 will then wake up and start charging. Let yourcomputer install any suggested USB drivers.
5. The Flow web service will be opened automatically on yourinternet browser. Create a Polar account or sign in if you
already have one. Fill in your physical details to get personal
guidance and accurate interpretation of your training sessions.

When you get hold of your new M400, it’s in storage mode. It
wakes up when you plug it to a computer or a USB charger.
If the battery is completely empty, it takes a couple ofminutes for the charging animation to appear.

START

Do not charge the device when the USB port is wet or sweaty.

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Running

Fitness Test

6. Click Done to synchronize your settings between the M400 and
Polar Flow web service. FlowSync status will change to completed,once the synchronization is done.

TimersLearn more about your M400 from the full-length user
manual and tutorial videos at polar.com/support/M400.

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BACKUPINTEGRATED GPS
With an integrated GPS, the M400 provides you with a variety ofuseful information during training. M400 accurately tracks yourspeed and distance, and also calculates GPS based altitude, ascentand descent data. You can view your route on a map in the Polar
Flow App or Flow web service after your session. The Back-to-startfeature directs you to your starting point.
FINISH TIME ESTIMATOR
Set the distance for your session and M400 will estimate your arrival
time to the destination according to your speed.
RUNNING INDEX
See how efficient your running is. M400 calculates your Running
Index automatically after every run, based on your heart rate andspeed data.
TRAINING GUIDANCE
M400 is packed with Polar’s unique Smart Coaching features thatoffer the best possible guidance on how to develop your training aswell as helpful feedback on your progress.

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7. If there is a firmware update available for your M400 you are able
to install it at this stage.
You’re ready to go. Have fun!

Settings

Polar M400 offers a host of unique features to help you train better.
Here you can find a summary of the most important ones.

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USEFUL TIPS»» Change the watch face by pressing and holding UP»» Lock buttons in time view by pressing and holding LIGHT»» Enter Quick menu in training view by pressing and holding LIGHT

See the full-length user manual at polar.com/support/M400 to
get familiar with all the great features in your M400.

DAILY ACTIVITY
With an inbuilt accelerometer
M400 tracks all your movements
24/7. You’ll get a daily activity goal
and guidance on how to reachyour goal. M400 also reminds youto get up and move when you’vebeen inactive too long. You canview the data on your M400 or
Polar Flow App.
SMART NOTIFICATIONSThe smart notifications featureallows you to get alerts about
incoming calls, messages andnotifications from your mobile
phone onto your M400. To receive
notifications, pair your M400
with Flow app. Choose from yourphone’s notification center which
notifications will show on yourM400 by including them in thenotifications list.
In M400, the smart notifications
feature is set off by default. You
can set it on in Settings > General
settings > Smart notifications.
For more detailed instructions onsmart notifications, see polar.com/support/M400.

POLAR FLOW
Polar M400 is a great training device by itself, but you’ll get evenmore out of it when you use it together with the Polar Flow webservice and mobile app.
MOBILE APPWith the Polar Flow mobile app you can view your training data ata glance. The app syncs the data wirelessly from your M400 to thePolar Flow web service. Get it on the App StoreSM or Google PlayTM.
WEB SERVICE
Set targets and get guidance to achieve them. Get detailed
analysis of your results and share your achievements with yourfriends. Find all this and more at polar.com/flow.

* If you bought your M400 without a heart rate sensor, not to worry,
you can buy one at any time.
1. Moisten the electrode area ofthe strap.
2. Clip the strap around your chest
and adjust the strap to fit snugly.
3. Attach the connector.
4. Before your first training session,
you need to pair the heart rate
sensor with your M400. Wear
your heart rate sensor and press
START. Then wait for the sensor
pairing request and choose Yes.

You can also pair a new sensor in Settings > General settings>
Pair and sync > Pair other device.
After training, detach the heart rate sensor connector andrinse the strap under running water to keep it clean. For moredetailed instructions, see the full user manual at polar.com/
support/M400.

AFTER TRAINING

Press START and choose your sport. Go outdoors and away fromtall buildings and trees to catch the GPS satellite signals. Keep yourM400 still with the display facing upwards until it finds the GPS
satellite signal. When the signal is found, OK is displayed.

Keep the USB port clean to effectively protect your M400 fromoxidation and other possible damage caused by salt water (e.g.
sweat or sea water) and dirt. This way you’ll ensure smoothcharging and syncing.

Press START again when you’re ready to go.

To keep the USB port clean, rinse it with lukewarm tap water
after each training session. The USB port is water resistant andyou can rinse it under running water without damaging theelectronic components.

Choose the information you want to see during your sessions in
sport profiles in the Polar Flow web service.

M400Battery typeOperating time
Operating temperature
Water resistanceMaterials

Take a lap: Press START during a session.
Lock a zone: To lock/unlock the heart rate zone you are currently
in, press and hold START. If your heart rate goes outside the locked
zone, you will be notified with audio feedback.

FIND PRODUCT SUPPORT

190 mAh Li-pol battery
Up to 8 hours with GPS and heart rate sensor-10 °C to +50 °C / -4 °F to 122 °F
30 m
Stainless steel, Polycarbonate/acrylonitrile
butadiene styrene, Acrylonitrile butadienestyrene, Thermoplastic urethane, Polymethylmetacrylate, Silicone
CR2025O-ring 20.0 x 1.0 Material FPM-10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F
30 mPolyamide
38% Polyamide, 29% Polyurethane, 20%Elastane, 13% Polyester

STAY TUNED WITH POLAR

To change the heart rate sensor battery:

Change Settings in Quick Menu: Press and hold LIGHT to open theQuick menu. You can change certain settings without pausing thetraining recording.

PAUSE AND STOP TRAINING

Do not charge the M400 when the USB port is wet or sweaty.

polar.com/support/M400

BLUETOOTH® SMART HEART RATE SENSORBattery type
Battery sealing ringOperating temperature
Water resistanceConnector
Strap		DURING TRAINING

Press BACK to pause your training session. To continue training,press START. To stop the session, press and hold BACK whenpaused until Recording ended is displayed.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

1. Using a coin, open the battery cover by
turning it counterclockwise to OPEN.
2. Insert the battery (CR 2025) inside thecover with the positive (+) side against
the cover. Make sure the sealing ring isin the groove to ensure water resistance.
3. Press the cover back into the connector.
4. Use the coin to turn the cover clockwise
to CLOSE.
For more detailed instructions, see the full user manual atpolar.com/support.
For safety reasons, please ensure you use the correct battery.

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Compatible with

Polar M400

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Setup at flow.polar.com/start
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