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Polar Air M600 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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Polar Air M600 Specifications

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BrandPolar Air
ModelM600
CategoryWatch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started with Polar M600

Introduction to the Polar M600

Overview of the Polar M600's capabilities and features, encouraging users to explore its potential.

Polar M600 Button Functions

Front Button Operation

Details the functions and uses of the front button on the Polar M600 smartwatch for navigation and training.

Side Power Button Functions

Explains the various functionalities of the side power button for waking, powering, and accessing menus.

Charging and Battery Management

Charging the Polar M600

Instructions on how to charge the Polar M600 using a computer or wall outlet, including best practices.

Polar M600 Battery Life and Notifications

Information on battery operating time, low battery alerts, and battery saver mode activation.

Initial Setup and Power Operations

Turning the Polar M600 On and Off

Guides users on how to power their Polar M600 smartwatch on and off.

Preparing for Polar M600 Setup

Steps to prepare the Polar M600 and smartphone for the initial setup process.

Pairing Your Smartphone with Polar M600

Installing and Using the Android Wear App

Steps for installing and using the Android Wear app to pair your smartphone with the M600.

Activating the Polar App on M600

Installing and Activating the Polar Flow App

Instructions to install and activate the Polar Flow app for smartwatch features.

Connecting M600 to Wi-Fi and Cloud Sync

Enabling Android Wear Cloud Sync

Steps to enable cloud synchronization for data sharing between phone and M600.

Managing Wi-Fi Connection on M600

Instructions on how to turn Wi-Fi on and off for the Polar M600 smartwatch.

Navigating the Polar M600

Touchscreen Navigation

Explains how to use the touchscreen for navigating menus, apps, and interactions on the M600.

Wrist Gesture Controls

Details how to use wrist gestures for navigation and interaction on the Polar M600.

Voice Commands and Screen Control

Using Voice Actions on M600

How to activate and use voice commands for various functions on the Polar M600.

Dimming and Waking the M600 Screen

Methods to dim the screen manually or wake it up on the Polar M600.

Polar M600 Menu Structure

Home Screen Overview

The home screen serves as the primary interface for time display and accessing quick settings.

Quick Settings Menu Options

Details on accessing and using Theater Mode, Brightness Boost, and Settings from the quick menu.

Customizing the Watch Face and Cards

Changing the M600 Watch Face

Instructions on how to select and change the watch face display on the Polar M600.

Viewing Information Cards

How to access and view information cards displayed on the Polar M600 screen.

Managing Information Cards and Status Icons

Interacting with Information Cards

Guides on hiding previews, taking actions, dismissing, and restoring information cards.

Understanding Status Icons

Explanation of indicator icons displayed on the M600 home screen to show device status.

Notification Status Icons

Details various status icons related to notifications, Do Not Disturb, and interruption settings.

Muted Notifications Status Icon

Describes the status icon indicating muted notifications on the smartwatch.

Accessing and Using Apps

Opening the Apps Menu

Methods to access the application menu on the Polar M600 using touch or voice.

Launching and Using Apps

How to start and use applications from the M600's apps menu or via voice command.

Agenda and Alarm Functions

Viewing Your Schedule (Agenda)

How to view your calendar events using voice commands or the touchscreen.

Setting and Managing Alarms

Instructions for setting alarms by voice or app and turning them off.

Find My Phone and Fitness Tracking

Using Find My Phone Feature

How to use the M600 to locate a misplaced phone by making it ring.

Viewing Step Count with Google Fit

How to check daily step counts using voice commands or the Google Fit app.

Checking Current Heart Rate

Instructions to view current heart rate using voice commands or the Google Fit app.

Polar App and Polar Flow Integration

Polar App for M600

Using the Polar app on M600 as a sport and activity tracker.

Polar Flow App Capabilities

Visualizing training and activity data, changing settings, and planning training.

Training Data Analysis

Reviewing training sessions, summaries, and achievements in the Polar Flow app.

Activity Data Analysis

Detailed analysis of daily activity, intensity levels, and sleep data.

Managing Reminders

Setting Reminders on Android

How to set reminders using voice or the Reminders app for Android paired phones.

Setting Reminders on iPhone

How to set reminders on iPhone paired M600 and manage them via Google app.

Using the Stopwatch and Timer

Operating the Stopwatch

Instructions for starting, pausing, restarting, and resetting the stopwatch feature.

Setting and Using the Timer

How to set a countdown timer using voice or the Timer app.

Together Watch Face Features

Interacting with Friends via Together Watch Face

Explains how to pair and share content like emojis, photos, and stickers with friends.

Using the Google Translate App

Translating Phrases on M600

How to use the Google Translate app to translate spoken phrases on the smartwatch.

Communication Features

Reading Text Messages

How to view incoming text messages received on the M600.

Replying to Text Messages

Instructions for replying to text messages using voice or predefined text.

Sending Text Messages

How to send text messages from the M600 using voice commands.

Managing Phone Calls

Answering Incoming Calls

How to answer an incoming phone call directly from the Polar M600.

Rejecting Incoming Calls

Methods to reject calls, including using predefined text messages.

Making Calls and Managing Emails

Initiating Phone Calls

How to make phone calls from the M600 using voice commands or the touchscreen.

Reading and Replying to Emails

Instructions for reading and replying to emails received on the M600.

Sending Emails and Controlling Music

Sending Emails

How to send emails from the M600 using voice or the touchscreen.

Managing Rich Gmail Cards

Enabling Rich Gmail cards for enhanced email interaction on the M600.

Controlling Music Playback

How to use the M600 to pause, play, adjust volume, and skip music tracks.

Navigation and Location Services

Getting Turn-by-Turn Directions

Using voice commands to receive turn-by-turn navigation directions on the M600.

Managing Navigation During Use

How to mute, return to, or cancel navigation sessions on the M600.

Finding Places and Businesses

Using voice commands to search for locations and businesses on the M600.

Quick Answers and Standalone Use

Getting Quick Answers

How to ask questions and get answers using voice commands on the M600.

Standalone M600 Features

Basic smartwatch features available when disconnected from a smartphone.

Training with Polar Ecosystem

Polar App for M600

Using the Polar app on M600 as a sport and activity tracker.

Getting the Polar App

Instructions for installing and activating the Polar app on the M600 via phone.

Polar Flow App Capabilities

Visualizing training and activity data, changing settings, and planning training.

Training Data Analysis

Reviewing training sessions, summaries, and achievements in the Polar Flow app.

Activity Data Analysis

Detailed analysis of daily activity, intensity levels, and sleep data.

Polar Flow Planning and Analysis

Planning and Customizing Training

Changing Polar account settings, adding sport profiles, and planning training targets.

Using Polar Flow Web Service

Detailed training analysis, planning, and performance insights via the web service.

Feed, Explore, and Diary Features

Connecting with friends, exploring routes, and reviewing daily activity and training history.

Tracking Progress Reports

Following training development and performance over time using progress reports.

Joining the Polar Community

Connecting with other users, sharing tips, and participating in groups and events.

Utilizing Running Programs

Creating personalized running plans for events like 5K, 10K, or marathons.

Polar App Menu Navigation

Using the Training Menu

Starting training sessions, selecting sport profiles, and understanding GPS/heart rate indicators.

Viewing Daily Activity with My Day

Checking activity status, progress, steps, distance, calories, and training sessions for the day.

Polar App Navigation and Training

Syncing Data with Polar Flow

Automatic and manual syncing of training and activity data between M600, mobile app, and web service.

Opening the Polar App

Methods to open the Polar app using the front button, apps menu, or voice commands.

Navigating Polar App with Touch/Gestures

Using touchscreen and wrist gestures to browse menus, lists, select items, and go back.

Navigating Polar App with Front Button

Using the front button to open Training, select sport profiles, pause, and stop sessions.

Starting a Training Session via Voice

Using voice commands to start and pause training sessions within the Polar app.

Starting and Configuring Training Sessions

Initiating a Training Session

Steps to start a training session, including waiting for heart rate and GPS signals.

Managing App Permissions

Enabling or disabling permissions for location tracking and sensor data for the Polar app.

Starting Training with Targets

Planning and starting training sessions with pre-set duration, distance, or calorie targets.

Starting Sessions with Scheduled Targets

How to start training sessions based on targets scheduled for today or from favorites.

Browsing Training Views

Navigating different data views during a training session using swipe gestures.

Managing Training Laps and Sessions

Viewing Automatic Lap Data

How to view automatic lap data and previous laps during a training session.

Exiting Training Session Gracefully

Methods to exit the Polar app during training without stopping the session recording.

Training Summary and Session Control

Viewing Training Summary During Session

How to access the training summary view while a session is ongoing.

Pausing and Stopping Training

Instructions on how to pause or stop a training session using the front button or screen gestures.

Resuming and Concluding Training

Continuing Paused Training Sessions

How to resume a training session after it has been paused.

Stopping a Training Session

Methods to properly stop and end a training session recording.

Post-Training Summary

Instant training summary available on the wearable after each completed session.

Viewing Training Data and GPS Features

Viewing Training Summary Later

How to access past training summaries through the Polar app.

Training Data in Polar Flow App

Analyzing training data on the phone via the Polar Flow mobile app.

Training Data in Polar Flow Web

Detailed analysis of training data using the Polar Flow web service.

Understanding GPS Features

Details on GPS capabilities like altitude, distance, speed/pace, and limitations.

Data Syncing and Settings Management

Automatic Data Syncing

How training and activity data sync automatically with Polar Flow apps and web service.

Syncing Changed Settings

How settings changes sync between mobile app, web service, and M600.

Manual Sync for iPhone Users

Steps for manually syncing activity data and settings for iPhone users.

Planning Training Targets

Creating Quick Targets

Setting duration, distance, or calorie targets for training sessions.

Creating Phased Targets

Splitting training into phases with different durations and intensities.

Using Favorites for Targets

Creating and saving targets to Favorites for easy access and scheduling.

Creating Targets in Polar Flow Web

Steps to create training targets directly within the Polar Flow web service.

Managing Favorite Training Targets

Adding Targets to Favorites

How to add existing training targets to your Favorites list in Polar Flow.

Editing Favorite Training Targets

Modifying existing favorite training targets within the Polar Flow web service.

Heart Rate Sensor Pairing

Removing Favorite Targets

Steps to remove training targets from your Favorites list in Polar Flow.

Pairing Polar Heart Rate Sensor

Instructions for pairing Polar Bluetooth® Smart heart rate sensors with the M600.

Managing Heart Rate Sensor Connection

Unpairing Heart Rate Sensor

How to unpair a Polar Bluetooth® Smart heart rate sensor from the Polar app via the website.

Polar M600 Activity Tracking

24/7 Activity Tracking

How the M600 tracks movements, frequency, intensity, and regularity for activity analysis.

Setting Your Daily Activity Goal

Guidance on setting and reaching personal daily activity goals based on activity levels.

Viewing Activity Progress

Checking activity progress through activity bars, watch faces, and the My day menu.

Activity Data and Inactivity Alerts

Understanding Activity Metrics

Details on steps, distance, calories, and how to reach daily activity goals.

Inactivity Alerts and Stamps

How the M600 alerts users to prolonged inactivity and tracks inactivity stamps.

Sleep and Activity Data Analysis

Sleep Tracking and Quality

How the M600 tracks sleep time and quality (restful/restless) via wrist movements.

Activity Data in Polar Flow

Analyzing activity data on the go and syncing for detailed insights in Polar Flow.

Understanding Heart Rate Zones

Heart Rate Zone Definitions

Explains the five heart rate zones for effective training intensity selection and monitoring.

Customizing Sport Profiles

Overview of Sport Profiles

Default sport profiles on M600 and adding/removing profiles in Polar Flow.

Adding Sport Profiles

Steps to add new sport profiles in the Polar Flow web service.

Editing Sport Profiles

How to edit sport profile settings, including training views, in Polar Flow web service.

Polar Smart Coaching Features

Gestures and Feedback Settings

Configuring vibration feedback and GPS recording rate for training.

Activity Benefit Feedback

Understanding health benefits from activity and risks from sitting, shown in Flow app and web.

Smart Calories Calculation

Factors for Calorie Calculation

Details on body weight, HRmax, heart rate, activity measurement, and VO2max used for calorie calculation.

Understanding Training Benefit

Training Benefit Feedback Descriptions

Interpreting textual feedback on training effectiveness based on session performance and zone distribution.

Running Programs and Performance Analysis

Polar Running Program

Ready-made, personalized running plans for various event distances and fitness levels.

Running Index Interpretation

Monitoring running performance changes and estimating maximal aerobic capacity.

Short-Term Running Analysis

Comparing running performance against age and fitness level benchmarks.

Running Index Analysis and Trends

Long-Term Running Index Trends

Predicting success in running distances based on long-term Running Index average and performance trends.

Polar M600 Settings Menu

Accessing the Settings Menu

Methods to access the M600's settings using the side power button, voice, or touchscreen.

Screen Brightness Adjustment

How to adjust screen brightness and use brightness boost for temporary screen illumination.

Changing the Watch Face

Selecting and customizing the watch face display on the M600.

Always-On Screen Settings

Enabling or disabling the Always-on screen feature to save battery life.

Automatic Screen Lock

Setting up and enabling automatic screen lock for security when the watch is not worn.

Adjusting Font Size and Magnification

Changing text size and enabling screen magnification for better visibility.

Notification Settings

Defining notification behavior for apps on the M600 and connected phone.

Muting Connected Phone Alerts

Silencing phone alerts and calls on both the watch and phone via Android Wear app settings.

Blocking App Notifications

Controlling which apps can send notifications to the M600 from the watch or phone.

Stopping Watch Vibrations

Instructions on how to stop watch vibrations for notifications based on phone OS version.

Setting Date and Time

Manually setting date and time or syncing automatically from the phone.

Airplane Mode

Turning off wireless connections (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) to conserve battery or during flights.

Theater Mode

Turning off the screen and notifications to avoid distractions, especially in quiet environments.

Editing App Permissions

Defining which information apps and features can access on the M600.

Language Settings for M600

Choosing the smartwatch language and its relation to the paired phone's language.

Restarting, Resetting, and Software Updates

Restarting the M600

How to restart the smartwatch to resolve minor issues without losing data.

Resetting to Factory Settings

Steps to reset the M600 to factory settings, erasing all personal data and settings.

Updating M600 Software

Receiving and installing Android Wear system updates for the smartwatch.

Manually Checking for Updates

How to manually check for and download Android Wear system updates.

Installing Software Updates

Steps to install downloaded system updates on the M600 smartwatch.

Updating the Polar App

Ensuring the Polar app is up-to-date via the Polar Flow mobile app or OS updates.

Important Information and Care

Taking Care of Your M600

Guidelines for cleaning, maintaining water resistance, and operating temperatures.

Proper Storage of M600

Recommendations for storing the training device in a cool, dry place to preserve battery life.

Service and Warranty Information

Details on warranty period, authorized service centers, and contact information.

Wristband, Disposal, and Precautions

Removing and Attaching Wristband

Simple steps for separating and reattaching the M600's wristband for cleaning.

Disposal Information

Guidelines for environmentally responsible disposal of the electronic product.

General Precautions

Important usage precautions and intended use of the Polar M600.

Electromagnetic Interference

Information on potential interference from electronic devices and how to avoid it.

Minimizing Training Risks

Health Consultation Before Training

Questions to consider and consult a doctor about before starting a training program.

Training Sensitivities and Precautions

Notes on medication effects, listening to your body, and using Polar products with medical devices.

Technical Specifications and Distractions

Distraction Hazards

Warning against operating the smartwatch in ways that could cause dangerous distractions.

Polar M600 Technical Details

Detailed specifications including processor, battery, display, sensors, and materials.

Water Resistance and Warranty

Water Resistance Categories

Explanation of water resistance ratings (IPX7, IPX8) and their suitability for activities.

Polar International Guarantee

Details of the limited two-year warranty, exclusions, and consumer rights.

Regulatory Compliance and Certifications

Canadian Compliance Statement

Information regarding compliance with Canadian radio standards and equipment authorization.

FCC Regulatory Information

FCC Part 15 Compliance

Statement on device compliance with FCC rules for radio frequency emissions and interference.

Disclaimer and Manual Information

Manual Material Disclaimer

Statement regarding informational purposes, product changes, and liability for manual content.