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Fitbit Zip CHARGE Product Manual

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  • Page 1 Product   M anual     Version   1 .0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

      Pairing to a computer ....................4   Wireless sync to a computer ..................4   Setting up Fitbit Charge Using a Mobile Device ................ 6   Mobile device requirements ..................6   Installing the Fitbit app .................... 6  ...
  • Page 3   Wearing your Fitbit Charge ......................14   Wearing on your dominant vs. non-dominant wrist ..........14   Using your Charge in wet conditions ..............14   Silent Alarms ............................15   Setting silent alarms from a computer ..............15  ...
  • Page 4 Updating Fitbit Charge ........................22   Updating Charge on a computer ................22   Updating Charge on an iOS device ................22   Updating Charge on an Android device ..............23   Fitbit Charge General Info & Specifications ................24  ...
  • Page 5   Cautions ......................30   Care and Wearing Tips ..................30   Built-In Battery Precautions ................. 31...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Welcome Welcome to Fitbit Charge, the high-performance wristband tracker that helps you meet your fitness goals. What’s included Your Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband box includes: Charge wristband Charging cable Wireless sync dongle How to put on your Charge 1.
  • Page 7 You’ll know your Charge wristband is securely fastened if both pegs on the clasp are fully inserted. NOTE: If you’re having trouble, try securing the wristband off your wrist to get a feel for how it securely clasps and then try again on your wrist.

  • Page 8: Setting Up Fitbit Charge Using A Computer

    Hardware USB port USB port Installing Fitbit Connect on a computer Fitbit Connect is the software application that connects your Charge wristband to your Fitbit.com dashboard and services. It’s free to download at Fitbit.com. Mac installation 1. Go to http://www.fitbit.com/setup.

  • Page 9: Pairing To A Computer

    Your computer is powered on, awake, and connected to the internet • The wireless sync dongle is plugged in • Fitbit Connect is installed and running • When your Charge is within 15-20 feet of your computer, it will sync every 15 minutes.
  • Page 10 You can manually sync your Charge by clicking on the Fitbit Connect icon that is located near the time and date on your computer. Select Sync Now to start the manual sync.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Fitbit Charge Using A Mobile Device

    Setting up Fitbit Charge Using a Mobile Device Mobile device requirements You can set up and sync your Charge using select mobile devices that support Bluetooth 4.0 technology. To see if your mobile device is compatible with your Charge, visit http://www.fitbit.com/devices.

  • Page 12: Ios Syncing

    Fitbit account. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to power on your Charge. The app will begin searching for it. 4. Once the Charge is found, enter the four digits that appear on its display and click Next.

  • Page 13: All-Day Sync

    Fitbit app is running in the background. All-day sync is on by default. To turn this setting on or off, tap Charge on your dashboard and adjust the All-Day Sync toggle as needed. Android pairing Unlike most Bluetooth accessories, your Charge must be paired directly through the Fitbit app, and not through your Android device’s Bluetooth preferences.

  • Page 14: Android Syncing

    Android syncing Your Charge can sync directly to supported Android devices via Bluetooth. To check if your Android device is compatible with your Charge, see http://www.fitbit.com/devices. Syncing will occur automatically when you open the Fitbit app if Bluetooth is enabled in both the Android device settings and the Fitbit app.

  • Page 15: Tap To Open App Using Near-Field Communication (Nfc)

    Your Charge is equipped with Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology, allowing it to interact with Android devices that support this feature. With the screen on and unlocked, hold your Android device to your Charge’s display. You may need to adjust the location based on where your Android device’s NFC chip is located.

  • Page 16: Tracking With Fitbit Charge

    Your Charge can track the hours you sleep and your movement during sleep to help you understand your sleep quality. To enter sleep mode, press and hold the button on the side of your Charge. You’ll feel a vibration and a stopwatch icon will appear, indicating that sleep mode has begun.

  • Page 17: Tracking Sleep On Your Mobile Device

    You can also view the information on your mobile device. If you forget to put your Charge into sleep mode, you can always enter your sleep time at http://www.fitbit.com/sleep.

  • Page 18: Tracking Activities With Charge

    The entry provides a summary of the activity's stats as well as a minute-by-minute graph. To put your Charge in activity mode, press and hold the button until a stopwatch icon appears. When you finish the activity, press and hold the button again to turn off...

  • Page 19: Wearing Your Fitbit Charge

    Your Charge is designed to be most accurate when worn on your wrist. Wearing on your dominant vs. non-dominant wrist To get the most accurate reading from your Charge, you can configure whether you are wearing the wristband on your dominant or non-dominant wrist.

  • Page 20: Silent Alarms

    Repeats – Choose which days you want this alarm to repeat every week. 8. Click Save. Your new alarm will be saved to your Charge the next time you sync your tracker. If you want to sync the alarm immediately, open Fitbit Connect and select Sync Now.

  • Page 21: Setting Silent Alarms From An Android Device

    Your Charge will vibrate when your silent alarm goes off and the screen will flash. This notification will repeat several times until dismissed. You can dismiss the alarm by pressing the button on the side of the Charge. If you do not dismiss the alarm, it will repeat after nine minutes.

  • Page 22: Caller Id

    Caller ID With iPhone 4S and higher iOS devices using iOS 7, you can choose to receive incoming smart call notifications right on your Charge when your phone is within about 15 to 30 feet (5 to 10 meters). When you receive a phone call, your Charge vibrates once and the incoming number or name (if the contact is in your address book) scrolls across the display.

  • Page 23: Battery Life And Power

    When you press the button on your Charge to cycle through your stats, the first screen will show a battery if there is approximately one day or less of battery life remaining.

  • Page 24: Memory

    Sync your Charge regularly to have the most detailed data available to view on your Fitbit.com dashboard. NOTE: Your Charge starts tracking your goal for the next day at 12:00AM for the time zone selected in your personal settings on your Fitbit.com account. You can adjust your time zone at http://www.fitbit.com/user/profile/edit.

  • Page 25: Your Fitbit.com Dashboard

    Your Fitbit.com Dashboard Browser requirements Browser M ac Version W indows 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...

  • Page 26: Device Info

    Sensitive to capture the smallest movements of your body. You can manage silent alarms by clicking Silent Alarms from the left sidebar. NOTE: You must sync your Charge in order to apply any changed settings to your tracker.

  • Page 27: Updating Fitbit Charge

    If you have trouble updating your Charge on a computer, see http://help.fitbit.com. Updating Charge on an iOS device Your Charge can be updated using the Fitbit app for iOS if your iOS device is compatible with the wireless sync feature. To see if it is compatible, go to http://www.fitbit.com/devices.

  • Page 28: Updating Charge On An Android Device

    Updating Charge on an Android device Your Charge can be updated using the Fitbit app for Android if your Android device is compatible with the wireless sync feature. To see if it is compatible, go to http://www.fitbit.com/devices.

  • Page 29: Fitbit Charge General Info & Specifications

    Specifications Sensors and motors Your Charge uses a MEMS 3-axis accelerometer that measures your motion patterns to determine your steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, and sleep quality. Its altimeter also measures floors climbed. Charge also contains a vibration motor, which allows it to vibrate when alarms go off.

  • Page 30: Help

    Help Troubleshooting and assistance for your Charge can be found at http://help.fitbit.com. Return policy and warranty Warranty information and the Fitbit.com Store Return Policy can be found online at http://www.fitbit.com/returns.

  • Page 31: Regulatory & Safety Notices

    Regulatory & Safety Notices Model Name: USA and Canada This device complies with FCC Part 15 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.

  • Page 32: European Union

    This device complies with Health Canada’s Safety Code. The installer of this device should ensure that RF radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada’s requirement. Information can be obtained at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh- sem/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-eng.php Cet appareil est conforme avec Santé Canada Code de sécurité 6. Le programme d’installation de cet appareil doit s’assurer que les rayonnements RF n’est pas émis au-delà...

  • Page 33: Russia

    Russia    ...

  • Page 34: Disposal And Recycling Information

    Disposal and Recycling Information The symbol on the product or its packaging signifies that this product must be disposed of separately from ordinary household wastes at its end of life. Please kindly be aware that it is your responsibility to dispose of electronic equipment at recycling centers to help conserve natural resources.

  • Page 35: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Cautions Prolonged contact may contribute to skin irritation or allergies in some users. If • you notice any signs of skin redness, swelling, itchiness, or other skin irritation, please discontinue use or wear the product clipped over a piece of clothing. Continued use, even after symptoms subside, may result in renewed or increased irritation.
  • Page 36 Tampering with your product, or attempting to open it, will void the warranty and can result in a safety hazard. Use only the charger cable that shipped with your product to charge the battery. • Charge the battery using a computer, powered hub, or power supply that •...

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