How to get started

Get to know your M460

Set up your new Polar M460 in the Polar Flow web service. The M460 is instorage mode, and it wakes up in the setup. To get the most accurate andpersonal training data, it’s important that you’re precise with the settings
in the setup.

Wed, 3.6.

1. Go to flow.polar.com/start and download the Polar FlowSync software,
which you need to connect your M460 to the Flow web service.

DiarySettings

2. Open the installation package and follow the on-screen instructions for
installing the software.
3. Once the installation is complete, FlowSync opens automatically andasks you to connect your Polar product.
4. Plug in your M460 to your computer’s USB port with the USB cable. It
may take a few minutes for your M460 to wake up and start charging.
Let your computer install any suggested USB drivers.
5. The Flow web service will be opened automatically in your internet
browser. Create a Polar account or sign in if you already have one.
6. Click Done to synchronize your settings between the M460 and thePolar Flow web service. FlowSync status will change to completed,once the synchronization is done.
7. If there’s a firmware update available for your M460, we recommend
you install it during the setup.

Strava Live
Segments

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

STARTStart
Cycling

LIGHT

Favorites

BACKUP

Tests

Interval
timer

DOWN

• Browse through the menu by pressing UP or DOWN.
• Start a training session and confirm selections with the START button.
• Return, pause and stop with the BACK button.
• Lock buttons in time view by pressing and holding LIGHT.

Bike mountH10 heart rate sensor

Training with your M460

You can install the bike mounteither on the stem of your bike,or on the left or right hand sideof the handle bar.

Wear the comfortable strap and connector around your chest to getyour heart rate accurately and in real time on your M460.

Press START and choose your sport. Go outdoors and away from tallbuildings and trees to catch the GPS satellite signals. Keep your M460
still with the display facing upwards until it finds the GPS satellite
signal. When the signal is found, OK is displayed.

1. Place the rubber base on thestem/handlebar.
2. Position the bike mount on
the rubber base so that thePOLAR logo is in line with thehandlebar.
3. Secure the bike mount onto
the stem/handlebar with theO-ring.
4. Align the ledges on the backof the M460 with the slotson the bike mount and turnclockwise until the M460 isin place.

* If you bought your M460 without a heart rate sensor, not to worry,
you can buy one at any time.

Press START again when you’re ready to go.
1. Moisten the electrode area ofthe strap.
2. Clip the strap around your chestand 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 M460. 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 andsync > Pair other device.
After training, detach the heart rate sensor connector and rinse
the strap under running water to keep it clean. For more detailed
instructions, see the M460 support pages at support.polar.com/
en/M460.

Choose your favorite sports and the information you want tofollow during your sessions in the Polar Flow app or web service.

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

Pause and stop training
Press BACK to pause your training session. To continue training, pressSTART. To stop the session, press and hold BACK when paused until
Recording ended is displayed.

Key features
Polar M460 offers a host of unique features to help you train better.
Here you can find a summary of the most important ones.
INTEGRATED GPS
With integrated GPS, M460 tracks your speed, distance, altitude androute. You can view your route on a map in the Polar Flow App or Flow
web service after your session. The Back-to-start feature directs you toyour starting point.
BAROMETER
In addition to altitude, your M460 measures comprehensive data suchas ascent/descent, incline/decline, real-time VAM (mean ascent velocity)
and altitude compensated calories.
FRONT LIGHT
The function of the front light on the top edge of the M460 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.
TRAINING GUIDANCE
M460 is packed with Polar’s unique Smart Coaching features that offer
the best possible guidance on how to develop your training as well as
helpful feedback on your progress.
SMART NOTIFICATIONSThe smart notifications feature allows you to get alerts about incoming
calls, messages and notifications from your smartphone onto yourM460. To receive notifications, pair your M460 with Flow app. Set smart
notifications on from your M460 settings or from Flow app.

COMPATIBILITY WITH 3RD PARTY POWER SENSORSYour M460 is compatible with a number of 3rd party power sensors.
Please check the full compatibility table from support.polar.com/en/3rdparty-sensors.
COMPATIBILITY WITH TRAININGPEAKS®
After connecting your TrainingPeaks
and Polar Flow accounts you cansync your training sessions fromM460 to TrainingPeaks. You can seeyour Training Stress Score® (TSS®),Intensity Factor® (IF®) and Normalized Power® (NP®) on your M460
during training.
STRAVA LIVE SEGMENTS® ON YOUR M460
To receive alerts in M460 when approaching one ofyour favorite Strava segments you need to:
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 M460 in Polar Flow.
4. Sync your M460.

Learn more at support.polar.com/en/strava.

After training

Customize with accessories

Technical specification

You’ll get a summary of your training session on your M460 right afteryou’ve stopped training. Get a more detailed analysis in the Flow app or in
the Flow web service.

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

M460

VIEW YOUR TRAINING DATA AT A
GLANCE ON THE MOBILE APP
Get the Polar Flow app on the App
StoreSM or Google PlayTM. Sync yourM460 with Flow app after training
and get an instant overview andfeedback on your training result andperformance.
POLAR FLOW WEB SERVICE FOR
MORE DETAILED ANALYSIS
Sync your training data to the Flow
web service with your computer orvia Flow app. In the web service youcan track your achievements, getguidance and see a detailed analysisof your training results and activity.
Find all this and more at flow.polar.
com.

Road cycling
Monday, Feb 13, 2017, 12:04

Notes

1:21:0837.17kmDuration

Distance

28.0km/h

50.8km/h

Speed avg

Speed max

370m
Ascent• Adjustable Front Bike Mount gives you the best viewing angle andan easy access to your bike computer. You can attach the unit eitheraround the handlebar or the stem of your bike.
• Speed sensor Bluetooth® Smart measures your cycling speed/paceand distance accurately even on the most demanding routes. Usefulfor indoor cycling. M460 shows the current, average and maximum
values of your speed.
• Cadence sensor Bluetooth® Smart measures your cycling cadence
as revolutions per minute. M460 shows the current, average andmaximum values of your cadence.

BATTERY TYPEOPERATING TIMEOPERATING TEMPERATURE
WATER RESISTANCE
MATERIALS
BIKE MOUNT MATERIALSPOLAR H10 HEART RATE SENSOR
BATTERY TYPEBATTERY SEALING RINGOPERATING TEMPERATURE
WATER RESISTANCECONNECTOR
STRAP		To change the heart rate sensor battery:
1. Lever the battery cover open by using asmall flat-headed tool.
2. Remove the old battery from the battery
cover.
3. Insert the new battery (CR2025) inside thecover with the negative (-) side outwards.
4. Align the ledge on the battery cover withthe slot on the connector and press thebattery cover back into place. You shouldhear a snap.

For safety reasons, please ensure you use the correct battery (CR2025).

RECHARGEABLE 385MAH, 4,35V BATTERYUP TO 16 HOURS WITH GPS-10 °C TO +50 °C / -4 °F TO 122 °F
IPX7 (RAINPROOF, NOT SUITABLE FOR SWIMMING)
PC+GF, ABS, PC, PMMA, TPU
POMCR2025
O-RING 20.0 X 1.0 MATERIAL FPM-10 °C TO +50 °C / 14 °F TO 122 °F
30 M
POLYAMIDE
POLYAMIDE, POLYURETHANE, ELASTANE,POLYESTERPOLAR M460
GPS BIKE COMPUTERAPP 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 WITHTHE PERMISSION. LEARN MORE AT HTTP://WWW.TRAININGPEAKS.COM.
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COMPATIBLE WITH

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