Fitbit Zip  User Manual

Fitbit Zip User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing Fitbit Connect on your PC ..................3 Pairing to a com puter ..................4 W ireless Sync to a com puter ................5 Setting up Fitbit Zip on a m obile device ............6 M obile device requirem ents ................6 Before you begin ..........................6 Pairing to an iOS device ..................
  • Page 3 Device Info Preview ........................16 Managing your Zip from Fitbit.com ..................16 Updating Fitbit Zip .................... 17 Updating Zip on a computer ....................... 17 Updating Zip on an iOS device ....................17 Updating Zip on an Android device ..................18 Help ........................
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started What’s included Your Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker package includes: Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker 2. Clip 3. Battery Door Tool 4. Wireless Sync Dongle 5. 3V coin battery, CR2025...
  • Page 5: Setting Up Fitbit Zip

    Zip will appear on the display, followed by a series of smiley faces, which are used to represent your activity level. 5. Take the Wireless Sync Dongle from the box and plug it into a USB port on your computer. 6. You are now ready to install Fitbit Connect.
  • Page 6: Setting Up Fitbit Zip On A Computer

    Download Here button. 3. Go to your downloads folder and double-click the .dmg file. NO TE: If the file does not appear on your desktop, search for “Fitbit Connect” using the Spotlight search feature. 4. Double-click the Fitbit Connect installation package.
  • Page 7: Pairing To A Computer

    Existing User to log into your existing Fitbit.com account. NO TE: You can only have one Fitbit tracker paired to an account at time. If you currently have another Fitbit tracker linked to your account and plan to continue using it, choose Don’t Replace...
  • Page 8: Wireless Sync To A Computer

    Syncing occurs every 15 minutes when your Zip has new data and is within 15 feet of a plugged-in Wireless Sync Dongle. You can Force Sync your Zip by clicking on the Fitbit Connect icon, which is located by the time and date on your computer. Select Sync Now to start the Force Sync.
  • Page 9: Setting Up Fitbit Zip On A Mobile Device

    Setting up Fitbit Zip on a mobile device Mobile device requirements The Fitbit Zip is capable of being set up and syncing with mobile devices that support Bluetooth 4.0 technology. To see if your mobile device is compatible with your Zip, visit http://www.fitbit.com/devices.
  • Page 10: Syncing To An Ios Device

    Zip is awake by giving it a tap. 8. Move your tracker close to your mobile device, and then tap Start to begin searching for your Zip. 9. Once the Fitbit App shows the message “You’re all set!” you can tap Next continue. 10. Tap Done to complete setup.
  • Page 11: Background Sync

    Background Sync The Fitbit App also supports Background Sync. This setting allows your Zip to sync with your iOS device even when you don't have the Fitbit app open. NO TE: Background Sync will only operate when your iOS device’s screen is turned on.
  • Page 12: Pairing To An Android Device

    Log in to log into your existing Fitbit.com account. NO TE: You can only have one Fitbit tracker paired to an account at a time. If you currently have another Fitbit tracker linked to your account and plan to continue using it, choose Don’t Replace...
  • Page 13: Syncing To An Android Device

    Android device is compatible with your Zip, visit http://www.fitbit.com/devices. NO TE: Bluetooth must be enabled both in the Android device Settings, as well as within the Fitbit App. You can turn Bluetooth on in the Fitbit app by tapping menu...
  • Page 14 NO TE: Background Sync will only operate when your Android device’s screen is turned on. If your Android device’s screen is off, your Zip will not sync in the background until you wake your Android device from sleep.
  • Page 15: Using Fitbit Zip

    Using Fitbit Zip What Fitbit Zip tracks Zip’s display will show you the following: Steps taken • Calories burned • Distance traveled • • A clock The Fitbit Smiley, which highlights • your recent activity level. When Zip goes to sleep To conserve battery life, your Zip sleeps during periods of inactivity.
  • Page 16: Using Your Zip In Wet Conditions

    Zip, its data is uploaded to your Fitbit.com Dashboard, and securely stored on Fitbit’s servers. As long as you sync your Zip within thirty days of activity, you will be able to transmit that data to your Fitbit.com Dashboard.
  • Page 17: General Zip Information

    General Zip Information Environmental Conditions • Zip is not waterproof. It should not be worn while swimming. Zip is splash, rain and sweat proof. The device should not be submerged in more than 1 meter of water for any • amount of time.
  • Page 18: Your Fitbit.com Dashboard

    Understanding the Dashboard Your Dashboard is the where you will be taken when you log into your Fitbit account. It will show you an overview of your progress towards goals, allow you to edit your goals, and view your historical data.
  • Page 19: Device Info Preview

    Dashboard, you will be shown information about the time of your tracker’s last sync and battery level. Managing your Zip from Fitbit.com You can manage your Zip from Fitbit.com by clicking on the gear icon in the top right corner and then selecting Settings.
  • Page 20: Updating Fitbit Zip

    Fitbit.com credentials. 5. Tap your Zip to wake it up. Fitbit Connect will begin to look for your Zip. 6. If an update has been found for your Zip, Fitbit Connect will display a progress bar indicating that the update is in progress.
  • Page 21: Updating Zip On An Android Device

    Your Fitbit Zip can be updated using the Fitbit app for Android. In order to update your tracker with your Android device, your device must be compatible with Fitbit's Wireless Sync feature. To see if your device is compatible, visit http://www.fitbit.com/devices.
  • Page 22: Help

    Help Troubleshooting and assistance for your Fitbit Zip tracker can be found at http://help.fitbit.com.
  • Page 23: Return Policy And Warranty

    Return policy and warranty Warranty information and the Fitbit.com Store Return Policy can be found online at http://www.fitbit.com/returns.

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