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Fitbit Zip FLEX User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Pairing to a Mac ..........................4 Pairing to a PC ..........................6 Wireless sync to a computer ......................7 Setting up Fitbit Flex on a mobile device ..................8 Mobile device requirements ......................8 Before you begin ........................... 8 Pairing to an iOS device ........................8 Syncing to an iOS device ........................
  • Page 3 Wearing your Flex ..........................13 How to secure your wristband ....................13 Using your Flex in wet conditions ..................13 LED Indicator Lights ........................13 Battery life and power ........................14 Battery life ............................14 Charging your Flex ........................14 Memory ..............................
  • Page 4 Updating Flex on an Android device ..................23 Fitbit Flex General Info & Specifications ..................25 Sensors and motors ........................25 Size and weight ..........................25 Environmental conditions ......................25 Help ................................26 Return policy and warranty ......................27 FCC Statement ............................. 28...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Wristband Dongle Choosing your wristband size Your Flex comes with packaged with a large and a small wristband. Choose which option fits best on your wrist. Choosing the correct wristband size is important for the accuracy of your tracker. If you choose the small wristband, you’ll need to remove the peg from the large...

  • Page 6: Setting Up Fitbit Flex On A Computer

    Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 Internet Connection Hardware USB port Installing Fitbit Connect on a computer The Fitbit Connect software allows your Flex to sync stored data to your Fitbit.com Dashboard. This software is available for free from the Fitbit website.

  • Page 7: Installing Fitbit Connect On Your Mac

    Installing Fitbit Connect on your Mac 1. Go to the download page at http://www.fitbit.com/start/flex 2. Verify that Mac is highlighted and click the Download button. 3. Go to your downloads folder and double-click the .dmg file. NOTE: If the file does not appear on your desktop, search for “Fitbit Connect”...

  • Page 8: Pairing To A Computer

    6. Connect the USB Charging cable to an available USB port. 7. Connect your Flex to the USB Charging cable using the on-screen instructions as a guide. When at least 4 lights are lit on your tracker, click I’m Ready to...
  • Page 9 Once your Flex is appropriately inserted into the wristband, click Next. 10. Put your Flex wristband on, making sure to align the lights with the outside of your wrist. Once your wristband is securely on your wrist, click Next.

  • Page 10: Pairing To A Pc

    6. Connect the USB Charging cable to an available USB port. 7. Connect your Flex to the USB Charging cable using the on-screen instructions as a guide. When at least 4 lights are lit on your tracker, click I’m Ready to...

  • Page 11: Wireless Sync To A Computer

    Once your Flex is appropriately inserted into the wristband, click Next. 10. Put your Flex wristband on, making sure to align the lights with the outside of your wrist. Once your wristband is securely on your wrist, click Next.

  • Page 12: Setting Up Fitbit Flex On A Mobile Device

    Setting up Fitbit Flex on a mobile device Mobile device requirements The Fitbit Flex is capable of setting up and syncing with mobile devices that support Bluetooth SMART (4.0) technology. To see if your mobile device is compatible with your Flex, visit http://www.fitbit.com/devices.

  • Page 13: Syncing To An Ios Device

    7. Tap Start to begin searching for your Flex. 8. Once found, the lights on your Flex will begin to blink. Tap your Flex repeatedly with your finger until it vibrates. If you have trouble finding your Flex, click I don’t see lights blinking and follow the on-screen instructions for further help.

  • Page 14: Force Sync

    Force Sync You can also Force Sync your Flex through the Devices menu if you want to get the latest data synced. To Force Sync your Flex: 1. Open the Fitbit App. 2. Tap More. 3. Tap Devices. NOTE: Make sure Use Bluetooth is set to On.

  • Page 15: Syncing To An Android Device

    9. Tap Start to begin searching for your Flex. 10. Once found, the lights on your Flex will begin to blink. Tap your Flex repeatedly with your finger until it vibrates. If you have trouble finding your Flex, click I don’t see lights blinking and follow the on-screen instructions for further help.

  • Page 16: Force Sync

    If your device does not support Wireless Sync, but does support NFC, the Fitbit App should still launch when tapped to your Flex. Force Sync You can also Force Sync your Flex through the Devices menu if you want to get the latest data synced. To Force Sync your Flex: 1.

  • Page 17: Using Your Flex

    If you prefer to track your progress discreetly, you can remove the tracker from your wristband, and keep it in your pocket. Your Flex can be worn on either wrist, though you may see a difference in the number of steps tracked while wearing it on the wrist of your dominant hand.

  • Page 18: Battery Life And Power

    Fitbit.com Dashboard, and clicking on your Profile Name. Charging your Flex You can charge your Flex by plugging the provided Charging cable into an available USB port on your computer, and inserting your Flex into the bracket, with the grey triangle facing away from you.

  • Page 19: Memory

    Any time you sync your Flex, this data is uploaded to your Fitbit.com Dashboard, and securely stored on Fitbit’s servers. As long as you sync your Flex within thirty days of activity, you will be able to transmit that data to your Fitbit.com Dashboard.

  • Page 20: What Fitbit Flex Tracks

     Quality of sleep Setting goals with Flex Your Flex is designed to track your progress to a specific goal which you define on your Fitbit.com Dashboard. Goals can be set for steps taken, calories burned, or distance traveled. To choose the goal you want to track: 1.

  • Page 21: Tracking Sleep With Flex

    When you wake up, tap your Flex rapidly for one to two seconds to exit sleep mode. Upon exiting sleep mode, your Flex will vibrate and display all five LED Indicator Lights.

  • Page 22: Setting Up Silent Alarms From An Ios Device

    7. Tap Save. Your iOS device will now sync the alarm to your Flex. NOTE: If your Flex is out of range or unavailable to sync, you can Force Sync the alarm to it by tapping More, then Devices, choosing...

  • Page 23: Dismissing Silent Alarms

    Sync alarms with your tracker button. Your Android device will now sync the alarm to your Flex. NOTE: If your Flex is out of range or unavailable to sync, you can Force Sync the alarm to it by tapping the menu...

  • Page 24: Your Fitbit.com Dashboard

    Your Fitbit.com Dashboard Browser Requirements Browser Mac Version Windows Version Apple Safari 5.0.5 and higher Not Supported Google Chrome 12 and higher 12 and higher Microsoft Internet Explorer Not Supported 8 and higher Mozilla Firefox 3.6.18 and higher 3.6.18 and higher Using your Dashboard Fitbit provides you with a free online tool to help track, manage, and evaluate your fitness progress.

  • Page 25: Device Info Preview

    You can see a quick preview of your tracker’s last sync, battery level and upcoming alarms if you click on your Profile Name. Managing your Flex from Fitbit.com You can also manage your Flex from Fitbit.com by clicking on your Profile Name the top right corner, clicking Account Settings, and choosing...

  • Page 26: Updating Fitbit Flex

    Updating Flex on an iOS device Your Flex can be updated using the Fitbit App for iOS. In order to update your Flex, you must have an iOS device that is compatible with the Wireless Sync feature. To see if your device is compatible, check http://www.fitbit.com/devices.

  • Page 27: Updating Flex On An Android Device

    NOTE: Make sure your Flex remains near your iOS device while finding and updating it. You can make your Flex easier to find by tapping it twice to wake it up. 6. When the update completes, the Fitbit App will say, “You’re all set!”...
  • Page 28 If you have trouble updating your Flex with the Fitbit App for iOS, see http://help.fitbit.com for more information.

  • Page 29: Fitbit Flex General Info & Specifications

    Fitbit Flex General Info & Specifications Sensors and motors The Fitbit Flex uses an accelerometer that measures your motion patterns to determine your calories burned, distance traveled, steps taken, and sleep quality. Flex also contains a motor that allows it to vibrate.

  • Page 30: Help

    Help Troubleshooting and assistance for your Fitbit Flex tracker can be found at http://help.fitbit.com.

  • Page 31: 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.

  • Page 32: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement Model Name: FB401 This device complies with FCC part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license- exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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