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Fitbit Zip Flex Product Manual

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  • Page 1 Product Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting up your tracker on your Mac .................... 6   Syncing your tracker data to your Fitbit account ..............6   Getting to know your Fitbit Flex ..............7   Wearing on your dominant vs. non-dominant wrist ..............7  ...
  • Page 3 Managing your Flex from fitbit.com .................... 14   Updating your Fitbit Flex ................. 16   Troubleshooting your Fitbit F lex ..............17   Fitbit Flex General Info & Specifications ............18   Sensors and motors ..........................18   Battery ..............................18  ...
  • Page 4   Wireless sync dongle ........................24   Flex ..............................24   Other ............................... 24   Safety statement ..........................24   Important safety instructions ......................24   Built-in battery precautions ......................25   Disposal and recycling information ..................... 25...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    As soon as setup is complete you’re ready to start moving. The remainder of the manual walks you through every function on your Flex and also explains how to keep your tracker up to date with free firmware updates.

  • Page 6: Putting On Your Fitbit Flex

    Putting on your Fitbit Flex Your Flex comes with a large and a small wristband. If you want to use the small wristband, complete the next task before continuing. If you want to use the large wristband, skip the next task and go directly to Inserting the tracker into the wristband.

  • Page 7: Securing Your Wristband

    Securing your wristband Put on the wristband so the window of lights are closest to the outside of your wrist and facing you. 2. Align both ends of the wristband so they are directly overlapping each other with the clasp over the two holes that best fit your wrist. 3.
  • Page 8 You’ll know your Flex wristband is securely fastened if both ends of the wristband are fully inserted. NO TE: 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 9: Setting Up Your Fitbit Flex

    Setting up your Fitbit Flex You can set up your Flex using a computer or the Fitbit apps for iOS, Android, or Windows. Setting up your tracker on your mobile device The Fitbit app is compatible with more than 200 mobile devices that support iOS, Android, and Windows 10 operating systems.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Tracker On Your Mac

    Syncing your tracker data to your Fitbit account Once you've set up and started using Flex, you'll need to make sure it regularly transfers (syncs) its data to Fitbit so you can track your progress, see your exercise history, earn badges, analyze your sleep logs, and more on your Fitbit dashboard. A daily sync is recommended but not required.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Fitbit Flex

    Getting to know your Fitbit Flex This section tells you how best to wear, charge, and care for your tracker. Your Flex 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 Flex, make sure your account knows if you’re wearing the wristband on your dominant or non-dominant wrist.

  • Page 12: Charging

    When a silent alarm goes off, the Flex vibrates and the center light flashes. Charging your Flex With normal use, your Flex should last up to five days before needing a charge. You can check the level of your battery by logging in to fitbit.com and clicking on the gear icon on the top-right corner of the page.

  • Page 13: Care

    Care It’s important to clean and dry your Flex regularly. For instructions and more information see http://www.fitbit.com/productcare.

  • Page 14: Tracking With Fitbit Flex

    Sync your Flex to send the new goal to your tracker. Note: Your Flex starts tracking your goal for the next day at midnight, according to the time zone you’ve selected for your account. The reset that occurs at midnight does not delete the previous day’s data; all your data will appear on your dashboard when you sync your tracker.

  • Page 15: Checking Your Goal Progress

    In the example below, two lights are solid and the third is blinking. This means you’ve achieved between 40% and 60% of your overall goal. When you reach your goal, your Flex will vibrate and flash the LED indicator lights to celebrate.

  • Page 16: Tracking Sleep

    During the night you’ll see alternating blinking lights that represent sleep mode. When you wake up, tap your Flex rapidly for one to two seconds to turn off sleep mode. Your Flex will vibrate and flash all five LED indicator lights to let you...

  • Page 17: Using Silent Alarms

    Using silent alarms Your Flex can gently vibrate to wake or alert you with its silent alarm feature. Silent alarms can be configured to recur every day or on particular days of the week. You can create up to 8 silent alarms.

  • Page 18: Using Your Fitbit.com Dashboard

    Tile. 3. When prompted, confirm that you want to remove the tile. Managing your Flex from fitbit.com To manage various settings for your account, click the gear icon in the top right corner of your fitbit.com dashboard and select Settings. From here you can edit your...
  • Page 19 You can edit the value of this goal from the fitbit.com dashboard. • Dominant Hand: Choose which wrist you wear your Flex on to get the most accurate data readings. • Sleep Tracking: Set the sensitivity of your sleep. The Normal setting is sufficient for most people.

  • Page 20: Updating Your Fitbit Flex

    We recommend that you charge your device before updating or while the update is in progress. You can update your Flex by using the Fitbit app or by using Fitbit Connect on your computer. To update your Flex using Fitbit Connect: Plug in your dongle and have your tracker nearby, turned on, and charged.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Your Fitbit Flex

    3. Insert a paperclip into the small pinhole on the back of the charger. 4. Press on the pinhole for 3-4 seconds. Your Flex will restart and you can put it back in the wristband. Your Flex should now work normally.

  • Page 22: Fitbit Flex General Info & Specifications

    Your Flex uses a MEMS 3-axis accelerometer that measures your motion patterns to determine your calories burned, distance traveled, steps taken, and sleep quality. Flex also contains a vibration motor, which allows it to vibrate when alarms go off. Battery Your Flex comes equipped with a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.

  • Page 23: Help

    Help Troubleshooting and assistance for your Flex 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 24: Regulatory & Safety Notices

    Regulatory & Safety Notices Model Name: FB401 USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement This device complies with FCC part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 25: European Union (Eu)

    European Union (EU) Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC Fitbit Inc. is authorized to apply the CE Mark on Flex, Model FB401, thereby declaring conformity to the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 26: Wireless Sync Dongle

    Wireless sync dongle Flex Israel ‫אישור התאמה‬ 51-37156 .‫אין לבצע כל שינוי טכני בחלק המודולארי של המוצר‬...

  • Page 27: Serbia

    Serbia H005 15 South Korea -. 사용 주파수 (Used frequency): 2402 MHz-2480 MHz -. 채널수 (The number of channels): 40 -. 공중선전계강도 (Antenna power): 0.4 dBi -. 변조방식 (Type of the modulation): Digital -. 안테나타입 (Antenna type): Horizontal -. 출력 (Output power): 2.19 mW/MHz E.I.R.P.

  • Page 28: Taiwan

    Do not tamper with your Flex. • Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean your Flex. • • Do not place your Flex in a dishwasher, washing machine or dryer. Do not expose your Flex to extremely high or low temperatures. •...

  • Page 29: Built-In Battery Precautions

    Do not use your Flex in a sauna or steam room. • Do not leave your Flex in direct sunlight for an extended period of time. • • Do not leave your Flex near open flames. Do not dispose of your Flex in a fire. The battery could explode.

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