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  • Page 1 User Manual Version 3.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Get Started What's in the box Set up Fitbit Charge 3 Charge Charge 3 Set up with your phone or tablet Set up with your Windows 10 PC See your data in the Fitbit app Wear Charge 3...
  • Page 3 Timekeeping Enable or disable an alarm Time events with the stopwatch Dismiss or snooze an alarm Set a timer Activity and Sleep See your stats Track a daily activity goal Choose a goal See goal progress Track your hourly activity Track your sleep Set a sleep goal Set a bedtime reminder...
  • Page 4 Add credit and debit cards Make purchases Change your default card Weather Check the weather Add or remove a city Update, Restart, and Erase Restart Charge 3 Erase Charge 3 Update Charge 3 Troubleshooting Heart-rate signal missing GPS signal missing Other issues...
  • Page 5 China India Indonesia Israel Japan Mexico Morocco Nigeria Oman Philippines Serbia South Korea Taiwan United Arab Emirates Vietnam Zambia Safety Statement...

  • Page 6: Get Started

    What's in the box Your Fitbit Charge 3 box includes: Tracker with small wristband (color Additional large band (color Charging cable and material vary) and material vary) The detachable wristbands on Charge 3 come in a variety of colors and materials, sold separately.

  • Page 7: Set Up Fitbit Charge 3

    Charge Charge 3 A fully-charged Charge 3 has a battery life of up to 7 days. Battery life and charge cycles vary with use and other factors; actual results will vary. To charge your Charge 3: 1.

  • Page 8: Set Up With Your Phone Or Tablet

    Charging fully takes about 1-2 hours. While the tracker charges, you can press the button to check the battery level. A fully-charged tracker shows a solid battery icon with a smile. Set up with your phone or tablet The free Fitbit app is compatible with most iPhones and iPads, Android phones, and Windows 10 devices.

  • Page 9: Set Up With Your Windows 10 Pc

    Fitbit app. Set up with your Windows 10 PC If you don't have a compatible phone, you can set up and sync Charge 3 with a Bluetooth-enabled Windows 10 PC and the Fitbit app.
  • Page 10 Each time you open the Fitbit app, Charge 3 syncs automatically when it's nearby. Charge 3 also syncs with the app periodically if All-Day Sync is on. To turn on this feature: From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap the Account icon ( ) > Charge 3 tile > All-...

  • Page 11: Wear Charge 3

    Wear Charge 3 Place Charge 3 around your wrist. If you need to attach a different size wristband, or if you purchased an accessory wristband, you'll find instructions in "Change the wristband" on page 13. Placement for all-day wear vs exercise When you're not exercising, wear Charge 3 a finger's width below your wrist bone.
  • Page 12 Make sure the tracker is in contact with your skin. Don't wear your tracker too tight; a tight band restricts blood flow, potentially affecting the heart-rate signal. However, the tracker should be slightly tighter (snug but not constricting) during exercise than during all-day wear. With high-intensity interval training or other activities where your wrist is moving vigorously and non-rhythmically, the movement may limit the sensor's ability to provide a heart-rate reading.

  • Page 13: Change The Wristband

    Change the wristband Charge 3 comes with a small wristband attached and an additional large bottom band in the box. Both the top and bottom bands can be swapped with accessory bands, sold separately. For wristband measurements, see "Wristband size" on page 54.

  • Page 14: Attach A New Wristband

    Attach a new wristband To attach a new wristband, press it into the end of the tracker until you feel it snap into place. If you have trouble attaching the wristband or if it feels loose, gently move the wristband back and forth to make sure it's attached to the tracker.

  • Page 15: Basics

    Charge 3 has an OLED touchscreen display and 1 button. Navigate Charge 3 by tapping the screen, swiping side to side and up and down, or pressing the button. To preserve battery, the tracker’s screen turns off when not in use.

  • Page 17: Quick Settings

    To open an app, swipe to find the app and then tap it. Quick settings Press and hold the button on Charge 3 for a faster way to access certain settings. Tap a setting to turn it on or off. The icon dims when the setting is turned off.

  • Page 18: Adjust Settings

    Your tracker continues to track your activity until your battery runs out. Care for Charge 3 It's important to clean and dry your Charge 3 regularly. For instructions and more information, see fitbit.com/productcare.

  • Page 19: Change The Clock Face

    1. With your tracker nearby, from the Fitbit app dashboard, tap the Account icon ) > Charge 3 tile. 2. Tap Clock Faces > Pick a New Clock. 3. Browse the available clock faces. When you find one you want to install, tap it. 4. Tap Select to add the clock face to Charge 3.

  • Page 20: Notifications

    5. Tap Notifications > Charge 3 in the top left corner to return to device settings. Note that if you have an iPhone, iPad, or Windows 10 device, Charge 3 shows notifications from all calendars synced to the Calendar app. If you have an Android phone, Charge 3 shows calendar notifications from the calendar app you choose during setup.

  • Page 21: Manage Notifications

    Manage notifications Charge 3 stores up to 10 notifications, after which the oldest are replaced as you receive new ones. To manage notifications: From the clock, swipe down to see your notifications and tap any notification to expand it.

  • Page 22: Answer Or Reject Phone Calls

    Answer or reject phone calls If paired to an iPhone or Android (8.0+) phone, Charge 3 lets you accept or reject incoming phone calls. If your phone is running an older version of the Android OS, you can reject, but not accept, calls from your tracker.

  • Page 23: Respond To Messages

    Respond to messages If paired to an Android (7.0+) phone, Charge 3 lets you respond directly to text messages and notifications from certain apps on your tracker with preset quick replies. To use quick replies: 1. Tap the notification on your tracker. To see recent messages, swipe down from the clock face.
  • Page 24 For more information on responding to messages from your tracker, including how to customize the quick replies, see help.fitbit.com.

  • Page 25: Timekeeping

    For more information about setting and managing alarms, see help.fitbit.com. Enable or disable an alarm After you create an alarm, you can disable or re-enable it directly on Charge 3 without opening the Fitbit app. You can only create an alarm in the Fitbit app.

  • Page 26: Time Events With The Stopwatch

    Time events with the stopwatch To use the stopwatch: 1. On Charge 3, open the Timers app. 2. If you used the countdown timer previously, swipe right and tap the stopwatch icon.

  • Page 27: Dismiss Or Snooze An Alarm

    To dismiss the alarm, press the button. To snooze the alarm for 9 minutes, tap the ZZZ icon. Snooze the alarm as many times as you want. Charge 3 automatically goes into snooze mode if you ignore the alarm for more than 1 minute.

  • Page 28: Set A Timer

    Set a timer To use the countdown timer: 1. On Charge 3, open the Timers app. 2. If you used the stopwatch previously, swipe left to choose the countdown feature. 3. Tap the timer icon. 4. Tap the numbers and scroll to set the timer.
  • Page 29 6. Tap the play icon to start the timer. Charge 3 flashes and vibrates when the time allotted is done. 7. Press the button to dismiss the alert. For more information on how to use the stopwatch or timer, see help.fitbit.com.

  • Page 30: Activity And Sleep

    Fitbit app. Track a daily activity goal Charge 3 tracks your progress towards a daily activity goal of your choice. When you reach your goal, the tracker vibrates and shows a celebration. Choose a goal Set a goal to help you get started on your health and fitness journey.

  • Page 31: See Goal Progress

    Track your hourly activity Charge 3 helps you stay active throughout the day by keeping track of when you're stationary and reminding you to move. Reminders nudge you to walk at least 250 steps each hour. You'll feel a vibration and see a reminder on your screen at 10 minutes before the hour if you haven't walked 250 steps.

  • Page 32: Set A Sleep Goal

    For more information about sleep stages, see help.fitbit.com. See your heart rate Charge 3 tracks your heart rate throughout the day. Swipe up from the clock screen to see your real-time heart rate and heart-rate zone. For more information on the stats on your tracker, see "See your stats"...

  • Page 33: Adjust Your Heart-Rate Setting

    Track your heart rate day and night with Charge 3. To preserve battery life, turn off heart-rate tracking in the Settings app > Heart Rate. Note that the green LED on the back of Charge 3 continues to flash even if you turn off heart-rate tracking.
  • Page 34 3. Tap the play icon to start the session and follow the on-screen instructions. After the exercise, you'll see a summary that shows your alignment (how closely you followed the breathing prompt), your heart rate at the start and end of the session, and how many days you completed a guided breathing session this week.

  • Page 35: Fitness And Exercise

    Track activity with the Exercise app and set exercise goals based on distance, time, or calories, or choose to automatically track exercise. Sync Charge 3 with the Fitbit app and share your activity with friends and family, see how your overall fitness level compares to your peers, and more.

  • Page 36: Track An Exercise

    GPS sensors. When the screen says "connected" and Charge 3 vibrates, GPS is connected. 5. Tap the play iconto begin tracking your exercise. Charge 3 shows several real- time stats including heart rate, calories burned, and elapsed time. Tap the...

  • Page 37: Customize Your Exercise Settings And Shortcuts

    3. Choose the settings you want to customize, then sync your device. For more information about changing or reordering exercise shortcuts, see help.fitbit.com. Check your workout summary After you complete a workout, Charge 3 shows a summary of your stats.

  • Page 39: Set An Exercise Goal

    Sync your tracker to save the workout in your exercise history, where you can find additional stats and see your route and elevation climbed if you used connected GPS. Set an exercise goal Set a time, distance, or calorie goal depending on the exercise type. To set an exercise goal: 1.

  • Page 40: Check Your Heart Rate

    4. Charge 3 vibrates when you reach your goal. Check your heart rate Heart-rate zones help you target the training intensity of your choice. Charge 3 shows your current zone and progress toward your maximum heart rate next to your heart-rate reading. In the Fitbit app, you can see your time spent in zones during a particular day or exercise.

  • Page 41: Custom Heart-Rate Zones

    Icon Zone Calculation Description Out of Below 50% Your heart rate may be elevated, but not enough to be Zone of your considered exercise. maximum heart rate Between This is a low-to-medium intensity exercise zone. This zone Burn 50% and may be a good place to start for those new to exercise.

  • Page 42: Share Your Activity

    For more information on how to share your activity, see help.fitbit.com. Track your cardio fitness score Track your overall cardiovascular fitness with Charge 3. From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap the heart rate tile and then swipe left to see your cardio fitness score (also known as VO2 Max) and cardio fitness level, which shows how you compare to your peers.

  • Page 43: Fitbit Pay

    Fitbit Pay Some editions of Charge 3 include a built-in NFC chip, which lets you use your credit and debit cards on your tracker. To check if your Charge 3 supports Fitbit Pay, remove the bottom band and look for "Fitbit Pay" printed on the end of the tracker.

  • Page 44: Make Purchases

    Fitbit Pay, look for the symbol below on the payment terminal: To pay with Charge 3: All customers except those in Australia: 1. When you're ready to pay, press and hold the button on your tracker for 2 seconds.
  • Page 45 If the payment terminal doesn't recognize Fitbit Pay, make sure the tracker face is near the reader and that the cashier knows you're using a contactless payment. For added security, you must wear Charge 3 on your wrist to use Fitbit Pay.

  • Page 46: Change Your Default Card

    When you're ready to pay, your default card appears first on your tracker's screen. To change your default card: 1. From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap the Account icon ( ) > Charge 3 tile. 2. Tap the Wallet tile. 3. Find the card you want to set as the default option.

  • Page 47: Weather

    Weather The Weather app on Charge 3 displays the weather in your current location, as well as 2 additional locations you choose. Check the weather To check the current weather, open the Weather app on your tracker. By default, the Weather app shows your current location. Swipe left to view the weather in any additional locations you added.
  • Page 48 1. Open the Fitbit app and tap the Account icon ( ) > Charge 3 tile. 2. Tap Apps. 3. Tap the gear icon ( ) next to Weather. You may need to scroll down to find the app. 4. Tap Add City to add up to 2 additional locations or tap Edit > the X icon to delete a location.

  • Page 49: Update, Restart, And Erase

    Charge 3. Erase Charge 3 If you want to give Charge 3 to another person or wish to return it, first clear your personal data: On Charge 3, open the Settings app > About > .

  • Page 50: Update Charge 3

    When an update is available, you’ll see a notification in the Fitbit app prompting you to update. When the update starts, a progress bar appears on Charge 3 and in the Fitbit app until the update is complete. Keep your tracker and phone close to each other during the update process.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Charge 3 should be in contact with your skin. After holding your arm still and straight for a short time, you should see your heart rate again.

  • Page 52: Other Issues

    Won't sync Won't respond to taps, swipes, or button press Won't track steps or other data For instructions on how to restart your tracker, see "Restart Charge 3" on page 49. For additional troubleshooting or to contact Customer Support, see help.fitbit.com.

  • Page 53: General Info And Specifications

    Fitbit products meets the European Union's stringent Nickel Directive. The Fitbit Charge 3 classic band is made of a flexible, durable elastomer material similar to that used in many sports watches.

  • Page 54: Memory

    Memory Charge 3 stores your data, including daily stats, sleep information, and exercise history, for 7 days. For best results, sync your tracker daily. Display Charge 3 has an OLED display. Wristband size Wristband sizes are shown below. Note that accessory wristbands sold separately may vary slightly.

  • Page 55: Return Policy And Warranty

    Return policy and warranty You can find warranty information and the fitbit.com return policy at fitbit.com/legal/returns-and-warranty.

  • Page 56: Regulatory & Safety Notices

    Regulatory & Safety Notices Notice to the User: Regulatory content for certain regions can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About > Regulatory Info USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement Model FB409 FCC ID: XRAFB409 Model FB410: FCC ID: XRAFB410 Notice to the User: The FCC ID can also be viewed on your device.

  • Page 57: Canada: Industry Canada (Ic) Statement

    Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 58: European Union (Eu)

    This device meets the IC requirements for RF exposure in public or uncontrolled environments. Cet appareil est conforme aux conditions de la IC en matière de RF dans des environnements publics ou incontrôlée IC Notice to Users English/French in accordance with current issue of RSS GEN: This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s).

  • Page 59: Argentina

    Por la presente, Fitbit, Inc. declara que el tipo de dispositivo de radio Modelo FB409 cumple con la Directiva 2014/53/UE. El texto completo de la declaración de conformidad de la UE está disponible en la siguiente dirección de Internet: www.fitbit.com/safety Déclaration UE de conformité...

  • Page 60: Australia/New Zealand

    Australia/New Zealand Model Name FB409 and FB410 China FB410 Notice to the User: Regulatory content can also be viewed on your device. Instructions to view content from your menu: Settings > About > Regulatory Info CMIIT ID: 2018DJ3954 China RoHS 部件名称...

  • Page 61: India

    部件名称 有毒和危险品 Part Name Toxic and Hazardous Substances or Elements 多溴化二苯 铅 水银 镉 六价铬 多溴化苯 醚 Model FB409 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 充电线 (Charging Cable) 本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制 O = 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572规定的限量要求以下 (indicates that the content of the toxic and hazardous substance in all the Homogeneous Materials of the part is below the concentration limit requirement as described in GB/T 26572).

  • Page 62: Israel

    56621/SDPPI/2018 3788 Israel Model FB409 51-64667 ‫אישור‬ ‫התאמה‬ ‫אין‬ ‫לבצע‬ ‫כל‬ ‫שינוי‬ ‫טכני‬ ‫בחלק‬ ‫המודולארי‬ ‫של‬ ‫המוצר‬ Model FB410 51-64668 ‫אישור‬ ‫התאמה‬ ‫אין‬ ‫לבצע‬ ‫כל‬ ‫שינוי‬ ‫טכני‬ ‫בחלק‬ ‫המודולארי‬ ‫של‬ ‫המוצר‬ Japan Model FB410 Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device.

  • Page 63: Morocco

    1. Es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y 2. Este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada Morocco AGREE PAR L’ANRT MAROC Numéro d’agrément: MR 16935 ANRT 2018 Date d’agrément: 28/06/2018 Model Name FB409 AGREE PAR L’ANRT MAROC...

  • Page 64: Philippines

    D100428 Philippines Model FB410 Serbia Models FB409 and FB410 И 005 016 И 005 18 South Korea Model FB410...

  • Page 65: Taiwan

    클래스 B 장치 (가정 사용을위한 방송 통신 기기) : EMC 등록 주로 가정용 (B 급)으로하고, 모 든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 얻을이 장치. Taiwan Model FB410 注意！ 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變 更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停 用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 Translation: Article 12 Without permission, any company, firm or user shall not alter the frequency, increase the power, or change the characteristics and functions of the original design of the certified lower power frequency electric machinery.
  • Page 66 longer exists. The foregoing legal communication refers to the wireless telecommunication operated according to the telecommunications laws and regulations. The low power frequency electric machinery should be able to tolerate the interference of the electric wave radiation electric machineries and equipment for legal communications or industrial and scientific applications.

  • Page 67: United Arab Emirates

    Do not disassemble, puncture or damage the device or battery. Do not remove or try to remove the battery that the user can not replace. Do not expose the battery to flames, explosions or other hazards. Do not use sharp objects to remove the battery. United Arab Emirates Model FB409 TRA Registered No.: ER63685/18...

  • Page 68: Zambia

    Zambia Safety Statement This equipment has been tested to comply with safety certification in accordance with the specifications of EN Standard: EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12: 2011 + A2:2013.
  • Page 69 ©2019 Fitbit, Inc. All rights reserved. Fitbit and the Fitbit logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fitbit in the US and other countries. A more complete list of Fitbit trademarks can be found at http://www.fitbit.com/legal/trademark-list. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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