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  • Page 1 User Manual Version 3.9...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Basic navigation Button Shortcuts Adjust settings Check battery level Set up device lock Turn off the screen Care for Ionic Use Ionic without your phone Apps and Clock Faces Open apps Organize apps Remove apps Update apps Download additional apps...
  • Page 3 Change the clock face Notifications Set up notifications See incoming notifications Manage notifications Turn off notifications Answer or reject phone calls Respond to messages Timekeeping Set an alarm Dismiss or snooze an alarm Time events with the stopwatch Set a timer Activity and Sleep See your stats Track a daily activity goal...
  • Page 4 Add music and podcasts with your Mac Control music with Ionic Choose the music source Control music Use Pandora on Ionic (United States only) Use Deezer on Ionic Fitbit Pay Use credit and debit cards Add credit and debit cards...
  • Page 5 Other issues General Info and Specifications Sensors Materials Wireless technology Haptic feedback Battery Memory Display Wristband size Environmental conditions Learn more Return policy and warranty Regulatory & Safety Notices USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement Canada: Industry Canada (IC) statement European Union (EU) Safety Statement Frequency Information Customs Union Australia and New Zealand...
  • Page 6 Taiwan United Arab Emirates Vietnam Zambia...

  • Page 7: Get Started

    Get started Welcome to Fitbit Ionic, the watch designed for your life. Find the guidance to reach your goals with dynamic workouts, built-in GPS, and continuous heart rate tracking. Take a moment to review our complete safety information at http://www.fitbit.com/safety.

  • Page 8: Set Up Ionic

    For the best experience, use the Fitbit app for iPhones and iPads or Android phones. You can also set up Ionic on Windows 10 devices. If you don’t have a compatible phone or tablet, use a Bluetooth-enabled Windows 10 PC. Keep in mind that a phone is required for call, text, calendar, and smartphone app notifications.

  • Page 9: Set Up With Your Phone Or Tablet

    Charging fully takes up to 2 hours. While the watch charges, you can tap the screen or press any button to check the battery level. 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 10: 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 Ionic with a Bluetooth-enabled Windows 10 PC and the Fitbit app. To get the Fitbit app for your computer: 1.

  • Page 11: Connect To Wi-Fi

    For more information, see help.fitbit.com. See your data in the Fitbit app Sync Ionic to transfer your data to the Fitbit app, where you can view your activity and sleep data, log food and water, participate in challenges, and more. For best results, keep all-day sync turned on, so that Ionic syncs periodically with the app.
  • Page 12 For optimized heart-rate tracking while exercising: Try wearing Ionic higher on your wrist during exercise for an improved fit and more accurate heart-rate reading. Many exercises, such as bike riding or weight lifting, cause you to bend your wrist frequently, which can interfere with the heart-rate signal if the watch is lower on your wrist.

  • Page 13: Handedness

    For greater accuracy, you must specify whether you wear Ionic on your dominant or non-dominant hand. Your dominant hand is the one you use for writing and eating. To start, the Wrist setting is set to non-dominant. If you wear Ionic on your dominant hand, change the Wrist setting in the Fitbit app.

  • Page 14: Attach A Wristband

    4. Repeat on the other side. If you're having trouble removing the wristband or if it feels stuck, gently move the wristband back and forth to release it. Attach a wristband To attach a wristband, press it into the end of the watch until you feel it snap into place.

  • Page 15: Basics

    Ionic has a touch screen with a colored LCD and three buttons: back, top, and bottom. Navigate Ionic by tapping the screen, swiping side to side and up and down, or pressing the buttons. To preserve battery, Ionic's screen turns off when not in use.

  • Page 17: Button Shortcuts

    Button Shortcuts Press and hold the buttons on Ionic for a faster way to use Fitbit Pay, control music, see notifications, and open apps. Ionic shows notifications as they come in and also saves them so you can check later.
  • Page 18 Swipe up or down to scroll through your notifications. App shortcuts Press the buttons on Ionic for quick access to your favorite apps. To access these shortcuts, navigate to the clock screen. The buttons are mapped as follows: Top button–opens the app located in the top left of the first app screen. If you haven't reordered your apps, the Music app opens.

  • Page 19: Adjust Settings

    Customize Ionic by reordering your apps. For more information, see "Organize apps" on page 23. Adjust settings Manage basic settings including brightness, heart-rate tracking, and paired Bluetooth devices directly on your watch. Open the Settings app and tap a setting to adjust it. Swipe up to see the full list of settings.

  • Page 20: Check Battery Level

    If your battery is critically low (less than 4 hours remaining), the battery indicator flashes. Wi-Fi won't work on Ionic when the battery is 25% or less. Set up device lock To help keep your watch secure, turn on device lock in the Fitbit app, which prompts you to enter a personal 4-digit PIN code to unlock your watch.

  • Page 21: Turn Off The Screen

    > Device Lock. For more information, see help.fitbit.com. Turn off the screen To turn off Ionic's screen when not in use, briefly cover the watch face with your opposite hand. Care for Ionic It's important to clean and dry Ionic regularly. For more information, see fitbit.com/productcare.
  • Page 22 "Work out with Fitbit Coach" on page 43 "Practice guided breathing" on page 36 "Listen to personal music and podcasts" on page 46 "Use credit and debit cards" on page 55 After completing an activity, remember to sync Ionic with the Fitbit app to transfer your stats to your dashboard.

  • Page 23: Apps And Clock Faces

    Organize apps To change the placement of an app on Ionic, press and hold an app until it's selected, and then drag it to a new location. The app is selected when it increases slightly in size and the watch vibrates.

  • Page 24: Update Apps

    4. Tap the app > Remove. Update apps Apps update automatically over Wi-Fi as needed. Ionic searches for updates when plugged into the charger and in range of your Wi-Fi network. You can also manually update apps. For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
  • Page 25 1. With your watch nearby, from the Fitbit app dashboard, tap the account icon > Ionic tile. 2. Tap Clock Faces > All Clocks. 3. Browse the available clock faces. Tap a clock face to see a detailed view. 4. Tap Select to add the clock face to Ionic.

  • Page 26: Notifications

    Notifications Ionic can display call, text, calendar, and app notifications from your phone to keep you informed. The phone and watch must be within 30 feet of each other to receive notifications. Set up notifications Check that Bluetooth on your phone is on and that your phone can receive notifications (often under Settings > Notifications).

  • Page 27: Manage Notifications

    Manage notifications Ionic stores up to 30 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. To delete a notification tap to expand it. Then swipe to the bottom and tap Clear.

  • Page 28: Turn Off Notifications

    Turn off notifications Turn off all notifications in the quick settings on Ionic, or turn off certain notifications in the Fitbit app. To turn off all notifications: 1. Press and hold the back button on your watch and swipe left until you reach the quick settings screen.

  • Page 29: Respond To Messages

    To accept a call, tap the green phone icon on your watch's screen. Note that you can't speak into the watch—accepting a phone call answers the call on your nearby phone. To reject a call, tap the red phone icon to send the caller to voicemail. The caller's name appears if that person is in your contacts list;...

  • Page 30: Timekeeping

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

  • Page 31: Time Events With The Stopwatch

    3. Tap the numbers and swipe up and down to set the timer. 4. Press the back button to return to the countdown screen. 5. Tap the play icon to start the timer. Ionic vibrates when the time allotted is done.

  • Page 32: Activity And Sleep

    Activity and Sleep Ionic continuously tracks a variety of stats whenever you wear it, including hourly activity, heart rate, and sleep. Data automatically syncs when in range of the Fitbit app throughout the day. See your stats Swipe up from the clock face on your watch to access Fitbit Today, which shows up...
  • Page 33 Steps taken today, calories burned, distance covered, active Core stats minutes, floors climbed, and goal history over the past 7 days Steps taken this hour and the number of hours you met your hourly Hourly steps activity goal Current heart rate and either your heart-rate zone or resting heart Heart rate rate (if not in a zone), time spent in each heart-rate zone, and your cardio fitness score...

  • Page 34: Track A Daily Activity Goal

    Track a daily activity goal Ionic tracks your progress toward a daily activity goal of your choice. When you reach your goal, the watch vibrates and shows a celebration. Choose a goal Set a goal to help you get started on your health and fitness journey. To begin, your goal is 10,000 steps per day.

  • Page 35: Track Your Sleep

    For more information, see help.fitbit.com. Track your sleep Wear Ionic to bed to automatically track your time asleep and sleep stages (time spent in REM, light sleep, and deep sleep). To see your sleep stats, sync your watch when you wake up and check the app. You may need to wait a few minutes to see your sleep stats while the Fitbit app analyzes your sleep data.

  • Page 36: Learn About Your Sleep Habits

    Track your heart rate day and night with Ionic. To preserve battery life, turn off heart-rate tracking in the Settings app > Heart Rate. Note that the green LED on the back of Ionic continues to flash even if you turn off heart-rate tracking.
  • Page 37 5-minute sessions. To begin a session: 1. On Ionic, open the Relax app 2. The 2-minute session is the first option. Tap the gear icon to choose the 5- minute session or turn off the optional vibration. Then press the back button on your watch to return to the Relax screen.

  • Page 38: Fitness And Exercise

    Fitbit Coach app right on your wrist. Sync Ionic with the Fitbit app and share your activity with friends and family, see how your overall fitness level compares to your peers, and more. Track your exercise automatically Ionic automatically recognizes and records high-movement activities at least 15 minutes long—including run, elliptical, and swim.

  • Page 39: Customize Your Exercise Settings And Shortcuts

    7. Tap Done to close the summary screen. Note: Ionic shows 3 real-time stats of your choice. Swipe the middle stat to see all of your real-time stats. You can adjust the stats you see in the settings for each exercise.
  • Page 40 To customize an exercise setting: 1. On Ionic, tap the Exercise app 2. Swipe through the list of exercises until you find the one you want to customize. 3. Tap the gear icon  and swipe through the list of settings.

  • Page 41: Check Your Workout Summary

    GPS. Check your heart rate Heart-rate zones help you target the training intensity of your choice. Ionic shows your current zone and progress toward your maximum heart rate next to your heart-rate reading.
  • Page 42 Icon Zone Calculation Description Out of Below 50% Your heart rate may be elevated, but not Zone of your enough to be considered exercise. maximum heart rate Fat Burn Between This is a low-to-medium intensity exercise 50% and zone. This zone may be a good place to start 69% of for those new to exercise.

  • Page 43: Custom Heart-Rate Zones

    To start a workout: 1. On Ionic, tap the Fitbit Coach app 2. Scroll through the list of workouts. 3. Tap a workout and then press the play button to start. To preview the workout first, tap the menu icon in the top right.

  • Page 44: Share Your Activity

    Share your activity After you complete a workout, sync your watch with the Fitbit app to share your stats with friends and family. For more information, see help.fitbit.com. Track your cardio fitness score Track your overall cardiovascular fitness on your wrist or in the Fitbit app. See your cardio fitness score and cardio fitness level, which shows how you compare to your peers.

  • Page 45: Music And Podcasts

    Bluetooth. 3. Tap + Audio Device. Ionic searches for nearby devices. 4. When Ionic finds nearby Bluetooth audio devices, it shows a list on the screen. Tap the name of the device you want to pair.

  • Page 46: Listen To Personal Music And Podcasts

    Add music and podcasts with your Windows 10 PC Download playlists of your personal music and podcasts from your iTunes Library or Windows Media Player to Ionic. Note that you can also create playlists in the Fitbit desktop app using the drag-and-drop feature to add your tracks.
  • Page 47 4. When the app is installed, open it and log in to your Fitbit account. Connect to Wi-Fi Make sure Ionic and your PC are able to connect to the same Wi-Fi network: 1. From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap or click the account icon > Ionic tile.

  • Page 48: Add Music And Podcasts With Your Mac

    6. Wait a few moments for Ionic to connect. Note it can sometimes take a minute or two to connect. 7. When prompted, follow the on-screen instructions on your computer to choose the playlists you want to download to your watch. After you choose a playlist, the download starts automatically.
  • Page 49 Connect to Wi-Fi Make sure Ionic and your Mac are able to connect to the same Wi-Fi network: 1. From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap or click the account icon > Ionic tile. 2. Tap or click Wi-Fi Settings 3. Tap or click Add Network and follow the on-screen instructions to add your Wi-Fi network or check the Network list to make sure it’s already listed.

  • Page 50: Control Music With Ionic

    6. Wait a few moments for Ionic to connect via Wi-Fi. Note this can sometimes take a minute or two. 7. When prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to choose the playlists you want to download to Ionic. After you choose a playlist, the download starts automatically.

  • Page 51: Control Music

    Use Pandora on Ionic (United States only) With the Pandora app for Ionic, you can download up to 3 of your most-played Pandora stations or popular curated Workout stations directly to your watch. Note that you need a paid subscription to Pandora and a Wi-Fi connection to download stations.
  • Page 52 1. If you haven't already done so, make sure Ionic can connect to your Wi-Fi network: a. From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap or click the account icon > Ionic tile. b. Tap or click Wi-Fi Settings. c. Tap or click Add Network and follow the on-screen instructions to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 53: Use Deezer On Ionic

    Wi-Fi connection to download music. For more information about Deezer subscriptions, see support.deezer.com. To download your Deezer playlists or Flow: 1. If you haven't already done so, make sure Ionic can connect to your Wi-Fi network: a. From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap or click the account icon > Ionic...
  • Page 54 Bluetooth range). After the music downloads, connect Bluetooth headphones or a Bluetooth speaker to Ionic and open the Deezer app on your watch to listen to your playlists. Note that you don't need to be connected to Wi-Fi or have your phone or computer nearby.

  • Page 55: Fitbit Pay

    Fitbit Pay Ionic includes a built-in NFC chip, which lets you use your credit and debit cards on your watch by tapping your watch. Use credit and debit cards Set up Fitbit Pay in the Wallet section of the Fitbit app and then use your watch to make purchases in stores that accept contactless payments.

  • Page 56: Make Purchases

    Fitbit Pay, look for the symbol below on the payment terminal: To pay with Ionic: All customers except those in Australia: 1. When you're ready to pay, press and hold the back button on your watch for 2 seconds.
  • Page 57 If the payment terminal doesn't recognize Fitbit Pay, make sure the watch face is near the reader and that the cashier knows you're using a contactless payment. For added security, you must wear Ionic on your wrist to use Fitbit Pay.

  • Page 58: Change Your Default Card

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

  • Page 59: Weather

    Add or remove a city To add or remove a city: 1. Open the Fitbit app and tap the account icon > Ionic tile. 2. Tap Apps. 3. Tap the gear icon next to Weather. You may need to swipe up to find the app.

  • Page 60: Update, Restart, And Erase

    Ionic. Erase Ionic If you want to give Ionic to another person or wish to return it, first clear your personal data: On Ionic, open the Settings app > About > Factory Reset.
  • Page 61 For best results, make sure your watch is charged and can connect to your Wi-Fi network. Note: Updating Ionic can take an hour or longer and may be demanding on the battery. We recommend plugging your watch into the charger before starting an update.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    GPS signal missing Environmental factors including tall buildings, dense forest, steep hills, and even thick cloud cover can interfere with Ionic’s ability to connect to GPS satellites. If your watch is searching for a GPS signal during an exercise, you’ll see “connecting”...

  • Page 63: Can't Connect To Wi-Fi

    For best results, wait for Ionic to find the signal before you start your workout. Can't connect to Wi-Fi If Ionic can't connect to Wi-Fi, first make sure that you're attempting to connect your watch to a compatible network. For best results, use your home or work Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 64: Other Issues

    If you experience any of the following issues, restart your device: Won't sync Won't respond to taps, swipes, or button press Won't track steps or other data "Restart Ionic" on page 60 for instructions on how to restart your watch. For more information or to contact Customer Support, see help.fitbit.com.

  • Page 65: General Info And Specifications

    An ambient light sensor Materials The housing and buckle on Ionic are made of anodized aluminum. While anodized aluminum can contain traces of nickel, which can cause an allergic reaction in someone with nickel sensitivity, the amount of nickel in all Fitbit products meets the European Union's stringent Nickel Directive.

  • Page 66: Battery

    Ionic contains a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. Memory Ionic stores your data, including daily stats, sleep information, and exercise history, for 7 days. Sync your watch with the Fitbit app to access your historical data. For best results, make sure the all-day sync option is turned on.

  • Page 67: Learn More

    Learn more To learn more about your watch and dashboard, visit help.fitbit.com. Return policy and warranty You can find warranty information and the fitbit.com return policy at fitbit.com/legal/returns-and-warranty.

  • Page 68: Regulatory & Safety Notices

    Regulatory & Safety Notices Model Name: FB503 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 FCC ID: XRAFB503 Notice to the User: The FCC ID can also be viewed on your device.

  • Page 69: Canada: Industry Canada (Ic) Statement

    may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 70: European Union (Eu)

    Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence (s). Son utilisation est soumise à Les deux conditions suivantes: 1. cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et 2. cet appareil doit accepter Toute interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositif European Union (EU) Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 71: Safety Statement

    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. Frequency Information Frequency range (MHz): 2400-2483.5 Highest EIRP power in the range (dBm): 16.88 Customs Union Australia and New Zealand Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your...

  • Page 72: Belarus

    Belarus China Notice to the User: Regulatory content can also be viewed on your device. Instructions to view content from your menu: Settings > About > Regulatory Info China RoHS...
  • Page 73 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 FB503 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 表带和表扣 (Strap and Buckle) 电子 (Electronics) 电池 (Battery) 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...

  • Page 74: India

    India Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About > Regulatory Info Israel 51-61887  ‫אישור‬ ‫התאמה‬ ‫אי‬ ‫לבצע‬ ‫כל‬ ‫שינוי‬ ‫טכני‬ ‫בחלק‬ ‫המודולארי‬ ‫של‬ ‫המוצר‬ Japan Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device.

  • Page 75: Nigeria

    Nigeria Connection and use of this communications equipment is permitted by the Nigerian Communications Commission. Oman OMAN-TRA/TA-R/4605/17 D090258 Pakistan Model FB503 TAC No.: 9.6090/2018 Model: FB503 Serial No: Refer to retail box Year of Manufacture: 2018 Philippines Model FB503...

  • Page 76: Serbia

    Serbia И 005 17 Singapore Complies with IMDA  Standards DA107950...

  • Page 77: South Korea

    South Korea Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About > Regulatory Info 클래스 B 장치 (가정 사용을위한 방송 통신 기기) : EMC 등록 주로 가정용 (B 급)으로하고, 모 든...
  • Page 78 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: Low power warning: According to the management method of low power radio wave radiating motor. 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 79 This device uses a lithium battery. If the following guidelines are not followed, the life of the lithium-ion battery in the device may be shortened or there is a risk of damage to the device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leakage and / or injury. Do not disassemble, puncture or damage the device or battery.
  • Page 80 United Arab Emirates TRA Registered No.: ER56752/17 Dealer No.: 35294/14 Vietnam Zambia Model FB503 ZMB/ZICTA/TA/2018/3/39...
  • Page 81 ©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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