User manual.
2 contents contents 2 introduction 6 overview 6 what's in the box 7 this is your polar loop 2 8 get started 9 set up your polar loop 2 9 download and install polar flowsync 9 plug in your polar loop 2 10 join polar flow 10 customize the bracelet size 12 get the polar flow mobile app 15 pair your pol...
3 training with your polar loop 2 23 wearing a heart rate sensor 24 pairing a heart rate sensor 24 start the training 25 heart rate guidance during training 26 stop the training 26 syncing 27 sync with flow app 27 sync with flow web service via flowsync 27 features 29 energy pointer 29 smart notific...
4 phone settings 33 using the smart notifications 33 the smart notifications feature works via bluetooth connection 33 alarm 33 settings 35 display setting 35 time of day setting 35 flight mode 36 display messages 37 polar flow mobile app 38 polar flow web service 39 firmware update 40 reset polar l...
5 polar flow mobile application compatibility 47 water resistance 47 limited international polar guarantee 47 disclaimer 49.
6 introduction thanks for buying the new and improved polar loop 2! This user manual helps you get started with your new friend. To check the video tutorials and the latest ver- sion of this user manual, please go to polar.Com/support/loop2 . Overview polar loop 2 polar loop 2 keeps track of all you...
7 view your activity and training data at a glance. Flow app syncs your activity and training data wirelessly to the polar flow web service. Get it on the app store sm or google play tm . Polar flowsync software polar flowsync syncs your data between your polar loop 2 and the polar flow web service ...
8 2. Buckle with spring bars (attached to polar loop 2) 3. Buckle tool 4. Extra spring bar 5. Custom usb cable 6. Getting started guide with measuring tool this is your polar loop 2 polar loop 2 parts 1. Display 2. Touch button 3. Buckle 4. Custom usb connector.
9 get started set up your polar loop 2 9 download and install polar flowsync 9 plug in your polar loop 2 10 join polar flow 10 customize the bracelet size 12 get the polar flow mobile app 15 pair your polar loop 2 with your mobile device 16 battery and charging 16 set up your polar loop 2 to set up ...
10 plug in your polar loop 2 your new polar loop 2 is in storage mode and it wakes up when you plug it into a computer for setup. Plug in your polar loop 2 to your computer's usb port with the cable provided in the sales package. The mag- netic end of the cable snaps into place when it's properly co...
11 polar account is your ticket to all the polar services out there for which you need to sign in, such as polar flow web service and polarpersonaltrainer.Com. 3. Enter settings: fill in your physical settings. Be precise with them. When the settings are correct, you'll get personal guidance and acc...
12 customize the bracelet size follow these steps to make polar loop 2 your own by adjusting it to your wrist size. 1. Open the buckle by pressing the buckle side buttons. 2. Detach the buckle from both ends. Take the buckle tool that came in the box and pop the spring bars out with it. Then remove ...
13 wrap it around your wrist and take note of the numbers you get. There's one number for both ends of the bracelet. Each number represents the number of blocks between the grooves inside your bracelet you need to take off. The bracelet is more comfortable to wear when it is a bit loose. 4. Trim the...
14 5. Put the buckle back on. Take one spring bar and place it inside the first hole at the end of the bracelet and put one end of the spring bar in the buckle’s spring bar hole. Use the tool to ease the other end of the spring bar inside the other spring bar hole in the buckle. Do the same on the o...
15 6. Try the bracelet on to see if it fits. You can adjust the length if needed by moving one of the buckle spring bars to the outer spring bar hole until it fits perfectly. Or, if necessary, trim the bracelet once more by one block at a time. If you accidentally make polar loop 2 bracelet too shor...
16 to use polar loop 2 with the polar flow mobile app, you need to set up the product with your computer. For more information about the product setup, see set up your polar loop 2 . Pair your polar loop 2 with your mobile device before pairing l do the setup at flow.Polar.Com/start as described in ...
17 the battery level percentage as it charges to 100%. It takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge the bat- tery. If you use an ac adapter, make sure that the adapter is marked with "output 5vdc 0.5a - 2a max". Only use an ac adapter which is adequately safety approved (marked with "lps", "lim...
18 be active follow your daily activity 18 activity goal 18 activity data 19 inactivity alert 22 sleep information at flow web service and flow app 22 activity data in flow app and flow web service 23 training with your polar loop 2 23 wearing a heart rate sensor 24 pairing a heart rate sensor 24 st...
19 the time you need to be active during the day to reach your activity goal depends on the level you have chosen and the intensity of your activities. Meet your goal faster with more intense activities or stay active at a slightly more moderate pace throughout the day. Age and gender also affect th...
20 activity bar - fills up as you move to go - what's left to do to reach your goal to go stands for the options how you can reach your daily activity goal. It tells you how much longer you need to be act- ive if you choose low, medium or high intensity activities. You have one goal, but a number of...
21 or up stands for low intensity activity up on your feet like clean- ing, washing dishes, gardening, playing guitar, baking, play- ing pool, slow walk, playing darts or tai chi. Polar loop 2 displays the time remaining to reach your goal, if you do low intensity activities. Cals stands for calorie...
22 time stands for time of day. For instructions on changing the time of day, see settings . Inactivity alert it's widely known that physical activity is a major factor in maintaining health. In addition to being physically active, it's important to avoid prolonged sitting. Sitting for long periods ...
23 the periods when you sleep peacefully and don’t move a lot are calculated as restful sleep. The periods when you move and change your position are calculated as restless sleep. Instead of simply summing up all the immobile periods, the calculation gives more weight to long than short immobile per...
24 we recommend using polar h7 bluetooth smart® heart rate sensor. We cannot guarantee full compatibility with other manufacturer's heart rate sensors. Wearing a heart rate sensor 1. Moisten the electrode area of the strap. 2. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach...
25 now your current heart rate and energypointer are added to the display rotation. If paired doesn't appear on the display, repeat steps 2-3, and make sure none of your clothing is there between polar loop 2 and the heart rate sensor. If you have problems with pairing, visit polar.Com/support/loop2...
26 while you train with a heart rate sensor, you can't sync polar loop 2 with the polar flow mobile app. You can sync your data after you've stopped the training session. Heart rate guidance during training tap the touch button to view the data during training. Your current heart rate is shown in be...
27 remember to detach the connector from the strap to cut the connection between the heart rate sensor and polar loop 2. Leaving the connector attached consumes the battery of your polar loop 2. After removing the heart rate sensor, wait two minutes before trying to use it with any other device or s...
28 every time you plug your polar loop 2 into your computer, the polar flowsync software will transfer your data to the polar flow web service and sync any settings you may have changed. If the syncing does not auto- matically start, start flowsync from the desktop icon (windows) or from the applica...
29 features energy pointer 29 smart notifications (polar flow app ios) 29 smart notification settings 30 using the smart notifications 31 the smart notifications feature works via bluetooth connection 31 smart notifications (polar flow app android) 31 smart notification settings in polar flow mobile...
30 smart notification settings polar flow mobile app on the polar flow mobile app, the smart notifications feature is set off by default. Set the smart notifications feature on/off in the mobile app as follows. 1. Open the polar flow mobile app. 2. Go to settings > notifications. 3. Under smart noti...
31 using the smart notifications when getting a notification, your polar loop 2 will discreetly alert you by vibrating and showing call / caller’s name*, calendar or message on the display. A calendar event and message alert once, while incoming calls alert until you tap the touch button on your pol...
32 smart notification settings in polar flow mobile app setting the smart notifications on/off on the polar flow mobile app, the smart notifications feature is set off by default. Set the smart notifications feature on/off in the polar flow mobile app as follows. 1. Open the polar flow mobile app. 2...
33 phone settings to be able to receive notifications from your phone on your polar loop 2, you first need to enable notifications on the mobile applications from which you want to receive them. You can do this either via the mobile applic- ation’s settings or via your android phone’s app notificati...
34 6. Sync your polar loop 2 with the mobile app by tapping the touch button on your polar loop 2. 7. Alarm on is shown on the polar loop 2 display..
35 settings display setting you can choose in which hand you want to wear your polar loop 2 either in the polar flow web service or the polar flow mobile app. The setting changes the orientation of the polar loop 2 display accordingly. We recommend wearing the bracelet on your non-dominant hand to g...
36 flight mode flight mode cuts off all wireless communication from your polar loop 2. You can still use it to collect activity, but you can't use it in training sessions with a heart rate sensor nor sync your data to the polar flow mobile app. Turn flight mode on 1. On your polar loop 2 cycle throu...
37 display messages batt. Low batt. Low text is displayed when the battery charge level is getting low. You must recharge in the next 24 hours. Charge charge text is displayed when the battery is almost drained. The leds are dimmed. You can no longer use a heart rate sensor nor the polar flow mobile...
38 polar flow mobile app with the polar flow mobile app you can follow and analyze your activity data on the go and have your data synced wirelessly from your polar loop 2 to the polar flow service. Polar flow app allows you to see an instant visual interpretation of your activity and training data ...
39 polar flow web service you've joined polar flow web service when setting up your polar loop 2. The web service shows your activity goal and the details of your activity, and helps you understand how your daily habits and choices affect your well-being. Analyze every detail of your heart rate trai...
40 firmware update you can update the firmware of your polar loop 2 to keep it up to date. Whenever a new firmware version is available, flowsync will notify you when you connect your polar loop 2 to your computer. The firmware updates are downloaded via flowsync. Also polar flow mobile app will not...
41 reset polar loop 2 if you experience problems with your polar loop 2, try resetting it. Connect it to your computer with the usb cable and perform a factory reset under settings in polar flowsync. Factory reset empties all the data in your polar loop 2 and makes it possible to take it into use as...
42 important information taking care of your polar loop 2 42 cleaning 42 storing 43 service 43 precautions 43 interference during heart rate training 43 minimizing risks when training 44 technical specification 45 polar flowsync software and usb cable 47 polar flow mobile application compatibility 4...
43 storing keep your device in a cool and dry place. Do not keep it in a damp environment, in non-breathable material (a plastic bag or a sports bag) nor with conductive material (a wet towel). Do not expose the device to direct sun- light for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car. It is ...
44 2. Move the training device around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or does not flash the heart symbol. Interference is often worst directly in front of the display panel of the equipment, while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance. 3...
45 the heart rate sensor, wear it over a shirt, but moisten the shirt well under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation. The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause a black color to come off the heart rate sensor’s surface, possibly staining light-colored clothes. If you use ...
46 water resistance 20 m suitable for bathing and swimming. Operating temperature: 0 °c to +50 °c / 32 °f to 122 °f charging temperature: 0 °c to +45 °c / 32 °f to 113 °f accuracy of heart rate monitor: ± 1 bpm. Definition applies to stable con- ditions. Heart rate measuring range: 15-240 bpm size c...
47 back plate connector parts stainless steel buckle stainless steel polar flowsync software and usb cable to use flowsync software you need a computer with microsoft windows or mac os x operating system with an internet connection and a free usb port for usb cable. Flowsync is compatible with the f...
48 l polar electro oy/polar electro inc. Guarantees the original consumer/purchaser of this device that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two (2) years from the date of pur- chase. L the receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase! L the guarantee do...
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