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Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor

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Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor

3Heart rate sensor parts

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Wearing the heart rate sensor

4Getting started

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Pairing

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Pair with Polar Beat

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Pair with a Polar wrist unit

5Sensor memory

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Using your heart rate sensor in water

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Firmware update

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Caring for your heart rate sensor

6Batteries

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Technical specifications

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Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor
Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor
This user manual contains instructions to Polar H10 heart rate sensor.
Polar H10 is a supremely precise heart rate sensor that comes with the Polar Pro chest strap. Providing top-quality andinterference-free electrical measurement, Polar H10 is considered the most accurate heart rate sensor by many sources.
Polar H10 connects and transfers data via Bluetooth® and ANT+™ and so brings an excellent variety of connection
options with compatible sports watches, smart watches and training apps. You can also have two simultaneousBluetooth connections. Polar H10 has internal memory for one training session and you can sync your session to Polar
Beat afterwards. The Polar Pro chest strap is machine-washable.
The latest version of this user manual and video tutorials can be found at support.polar.com/en/H10_heart_rate_sensor.

Heart rate sensor parts
1. The plastic electrode areas on the reverse side of the strap detect heart rate.
2. The connector sends the heart rate signal to the receiving device.

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Polar H10 heart rate sensor enables training in a group without interference from other heart rate sensors.

Wearing the heart rate sensor
1. Moisten the electrode area of the strap.

2. Fasten the strap around your chest and adjust the strap to fit snugly.
3. Attach the connector.

Detach the connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. Sweat andmoisture may keep the electrodes wet and the heart rate sensor activated. This will reduce the transmitter
battery life.
For more information, see Caring for your heart rate sensor.

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Polar H10 heart rate sensor is compatible with Bluetooth® and ANT+™ devices that support heart rate service. A separate
application is required to view heart rate data on the receiving device (for example, a smartphone). It is recommended touse the Polar Beat application but it is also possible to use other applications.
Note that the H10 transmits your heart rate signal simultaneously via Bluetooth and ANT+. You can turn off
the ANT+ transmission from the Beat settings under HR sensor.
If you have a Polar Flow account Polar Beat automatically synchronizes your training files to it. Please note that you mustsign in to your Polar Flow account when starting Polar Beat for the synchronization to work.
When using the Polar H10 for the first time, you need to pair the heart rate sensor with your receiving device. For
more information on pairing, see the mobile application manufacturer's instructions.
Polar H10 heart rate sensor is also compatible with Polar training computers using GymLink technology. For more
information, go to support.polar.com.
To ensure sufficient transmission range from your Polar H10 heart rate sensor to the receiving device, keep the device infront of you. A good place is in a front pocket or fixed on a belt. Do not wear the receiving device on your back (forexample, in a back pocket or backpack).

Pairing
Pair with Polar BeatThe heart rate sensor needs to be paired directly in the Polar Beat app.
To pair a heart rate sensor with Polar Beat:
1. Wear the sensor.
2. Open Polar Beat app on your Android or iOS device.
3. Go to the settings section of the app and find HR sensor. When your sensor is found, tap PAIR.

Note that the H10 transmits your heart rate signal simultaneously via Bluetooth and ANT+. You can turn off
the ANT+ transmission from the Beat settings under HR sensor.

Pair with a Polar wrist unit
You need to wear the sensor when pairing it.
Check the user manual of your Polar wrist unit at support.polar.com for specific pairing instructions.

Sensor memory
H10 has an internal memory that can store heart rate data of one training session. You start the session in Polar Beatmobile app and it also transfers the data from the sensor after the training. It's especially handy in sports where you can't
have your mobile or wrist unit with you.

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To use it:
1. Wear your sensor.
2. Open Polar Beat app on mobile you have paired your sensor with.
3. Select your sport profile, tap three dots on the top right corner, Save HR with sensor and Start
4. After your training session, you can stop the recording either by tapping the stop button on display or removing
the connector from its strap.
When you come back into the Bluetooth range of your mobile, Beat will automatically offer to download your finishedtraining session from the sensor memory and sync your Flow diary. If you have removed the connector from the strap.
attach the it back to its strap and wear the sensor around your chest to ensure successful connection to Beat andsmooth data transter.

Using your heart rate sensor in water
Polar H10 heart rate sensor is water resistant. The GymLink technology can be used in water activities, but Bluetooth®
wireless technology will not work in water. You can still record your heart rate from your swim and transfer the data
afterwards to Polar Beat, the mobile app. Please notice that sea and pool water are very conductive, and electrodes may
short-circuit, preventing electrically measured signals from being detected by the heart rate sensor.
When using a bathing suit, the best performance is achieved by wearing the heart rate sensor underneath it.

Firmware update
With the Polar H10 heart rate sensor, we’ll be able to bring updates to your sensor to improve it or even bring new
functionalities to it. You’ll be able to update the firmware via the Polar Beat or Polar Flow mobile app.
To receive the firmware updates, your H10 heart rate sensor needs to be paired with the Polar Beat or Polar Flow app,Android or iOS. The app will let you know if there's an update available and will guide you through it.
Sensor pairing with a Polar or third-party device or app is required after a reset, update, or battery
replacement if you are using a firmware version earlier than 3.3.1 for H10. See instructions.

Caring for your heart rate sensor
The heart rate sensor is a high-tech instrument that should be handled with care. Follow the caring instructions to ensure
reliable measurement and to maximize the life span of the heart rate sensor. The following instructions will help you fulfill
guarantee obligations.
Connector: Detach the connector from the strap after every use and dry the connector with a soft towel. Clean theconnector with a mild soap and water solution when needed. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (e.g. steel wool orcleaning chemicals).
Strap: Rinse the strap under running water after every use and hang to dry. Clean the strap gently with a mild soap andwater solution when needed. Do not use moisturizing soaps, because they can leave residue on the strap. Do not soak,iron, dry clean or bleach the strap. Do not stretch the strap or bend the electrode areas sharply.

6Dry and store the strap and the connector separately to maximize the heart rate sensor battery lifetime. Keep theheart rate sensor in a cool and dry place. Do not store the heart rate sensor wet in non-breathing material, such as asports bag, to prevent snap oxidation. Do not expose the heart rate sensor to direct sunlight for extended periods.
Check the label on your strap to see if it is machine washable. Wash with similar colors. Never put the strap
or the connector in a dryer!

Batteries
The battery level of your heart rate sensor is displayed on the receiving device.
All connectors have user changeable batteries. To change the battery yourself, follow the instructions below.
1. Lever the battery cover open by using the clip on the strap.

2. Remove the old battery from the battery cover.

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3. Insert the new battery CR2025 inside the cover with the positive (+) side downwards.

4. Make sure the red sealing ring is in place, clean and intact. If the sealing ring is damaged, replace it with a newone*.
5. Put the battery cover back in place. First align the ledge on the battery cover with the slot on the connector, holdthe ledge in place with your finger and then press the other side of the battery cover back into place. You shouldhear a snap. Ensure that the battery cover is properly closed to keep the sealing ring in place and to maintain thesensor’s waterproofness.

8Sensor pairing with a Polar or third-party device or app is required after a battery replacement if you areusing a firmware version earlier than 3.3.1 for H10. See instructions.
* Replacement sealing rings can be purchased at Polar Service Centers.
Keep batteries away from children. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. Batteries should be disposedof in compliance with local regulations.

Technical specifications
Battery type:

CR 2025

Battery sealing ringO-ring 20.0 x 0.90 Material Silicone

Battery lifetime:

400 h

Operating temperature:-10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F

Connector material:

ABS, ABS + GF, PC, Stainless steel

Strap material:

38% Polyamide, 29% Polyurethane,
20% Elastane, 13% Polyester, Silicone
printsThe Polar H10 heart rate sensor applies the following patented technologies, among others:
lOwnCode® coded transmission

Uses wireless Bluetooth® and ANT+™ technology.

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