Polar V650 GPS Cycle Computer Blue Outdoor User Manual
How to get started
Set up your new Polar V650 in the Polar Flow web service. To get the most accurate and personal training data, it’s important that you’re precise with the settings in the setup.
- Plug in your V650 to your computer’s USB port with the USB cable. It may take a few minutes for your V650 to start charging.
- Turn on your V650 by pressing and holding the side button.
- Go to flow.polar.com/start and download the Polar Flow Sync data transfer software, which you need to connect your V650 to the Flow web service.
- Open the installation package and follow the on-screen instructions for installing the software.
- Once the installation is complete, Flow Sync opens automatically.
- Let your computer install any suggested USB drivers. The Polar Flow Sync recognizes your V650 as a new device and opens Polar Flow web service in your internet browser.
- Create a Polar account or sign in if you already have one.
- Click Done to synchronize your settings between the V650 and the Polar Flow web service. Flow Sync status will change to completed, once the synchronization is done.
- If there’s a firmware update available for your V650, we recommend you install it during the setup.
Get to know your V650
- Press the side button to view the following options:
» Sync with mobile
» Calibrate altitude
» Lock display
» Search for sensors
» Turn off V650 - Swipe down to open the pull-down menu. There you can adjust the front light, the training sounds and the display brightness.
- See the details of your sessions and the totals of your cycling history.
- Modify the settings to suit your needs.
- Enable Strava Live Segments® or choose a route for your ride
- Choose the profile and the bike for your ride.
- See the status of GPS and sensors.
- Press the front button to start recording, press and hold it to pause.You can also set the button to take a lap.
Bike mount
You can install the bike mount on the stem or on the left- or right hand side of the handlebar.
- Place the rubber base on the stem/handlebar.
- Position the bike mount on the rubber base so that the POLAR logo is in line with the handlebar.
- Secure the bike mount on to the stem/handlebar with the O-ring.
- Align the ledges on the back of V650 with the slots on the bike mount and turn clockwise until V650 is in its place.
H10 Heart Rate Sensor
When you use our heart rate sensors when riding, you get the most out of Polar’s unique Smart Coaching features. Heart rate data gives you an insight into your physical condition and how your body responds to training. This will help you fine-tune your training plans and achieve your goals more effectively. Wear the comfortable strap and connector around your chest to get your heart rate accurately and in real time on your V650
- Moisten the electrode area of the strap.
- Clip the strap around your chest and adjust the strap to fit snugly.
- Attach the connector.
- Before your first training session, you need to pair the heart rate sensor with your V650. Wear your heart rate
sensor and go to Settings > General settings > Pairing > Pair new device.
Training with your V650
Choose the profile you want to use. Keep your V650 still with the display facing upwards until it finds the GPS satellite signals. This typically takes 30-60 seconds the first time. On future occasions it should take only a few seconds. V650 is ready once the green circle around GPS is static. Press the front button to begin your ride.
DURING TRAINING
The bright color touch screen allows you to easily check your training data during your ride. Change the training views with a quick swipe across the screen.
After training
Get an instant summary of your training straight after your ride. You can also see how your training benefits you.
The details of your ride, such as duration, distance, maximum heart rate, speed and VAM, are also under History > Sessions.
VIEW SUMMARY
Get instant analysis and in-depth insights into your training with Polar V650 and the Polar Flow web service.
Key features
Polar V650 offers a host of unique features to help you ride better. Here you can find a summary of the most important ones.
PROFILES
V650 has three profiles for cycling (and one profile for other sports). You can customize each profile with up to six different training views, to see the information you really want.
INTEGRATED GPS
With an integrated GPS, V650 tracks your cycling speed, distance and route. The Back-to-start and Route tracking features help you travel all the way back to the starting point of your trip.
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR
In addition to altitude, your V650 measures comprehensive data such as ascent/descent, incline/decline, real-time VAM (mean ascent velocity) and altitude compensated calories.
TRAINING BENEFIT
V650 gives motivating feedback about the effect of your training immediately after your session.
FRONT LIGHT
The function of the front light on the top edge of the V650 is to improve your visibility to others on the road. It’s an intelligent feature that you can set to turn on automatically when it gets dark.
Customize with accessories
Enhance your training experience and achieve a more complete understanding of your performance with the following accessories:
- Adjustable Front Bike Mount gives you the best viewing angle and an easy access to your bike computer. You can attach the unit either around the handlebar or the stem of your bike.
- Speed sensor Bluetooth® Smart measures your cycling speed/ pace and distance accurately even on the most demanding routes. Useful for indoor cycling. V650 shows the current, average and maximum values of your speed.
- Cadence sensor Bluetooth® Smart measures your cycling cadence as revolutions per minute. V650 shows the current, average and maximum values of your cadence.
Technical specification
V650
- Battery type: 1900 mAh Li-ion Polymer rechargeable battery
- Operating time: 10h
- Operating temperature: -20 °C to +50 °C / -4 °F to 122 °F
- Water resistance: IPX7 (rainproof, not suitable for swimming)
- Bike mount material: Polyoxy methylene (POM)
