Fitbit Zip Charge 4 User Manual
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  • Page 1 User Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Get started What's in the box Set up Charge 4 Charge your tracker Set up with your phone or tablet See your data in the Fitbit app Unlock Fitbit Premium Wear Charge 4 Placement for all-day wear vs. exercise...
  • Page 3 Agenda Weather Check the weather Add or remove a city Notifications Set up notifications See incoming notifications Manage notifications Turn off notifications Answer or reject phone calls Respond to messages Timekeeping Use the Alarms app Dismiss or snooze an alarm Use the Timers app Activity and Sleep See your stats...
  • Page 4: Update Charge

    Use credit and debit cards Set up Fitbit Pay Make purchases Change your default card Pay for transit Update, Restart, and Erase Update Charge 4 Restart Charge 4 Erase Charge 4 Troubleshooting Heart-rate signal missing GPS signal missing Other issues...
  • Page 5 USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement Canada: Industry Canada (IC) statement European Union (EU) IP Rating Argentina Australia and New Zealand Belarus Customs Union China India Indonesia Israel Japan Mexico Morocco Nigeria Oman Philippines Taiwan United Arab Emirates Vietnam Zambia Safety Statement...
  • Page 6: Get Started

    Push your goals further with built-in GPS, personalized heart-rate features, up to 7 days of battery life, and more on Fitbit Charge 4. Take a moment to review our complete safety information at fitbit.com/safety. Charge 4 is not intended to provide medical or scientific data.
  • Page 7: Set Up Charge 4

    USB wall charger, or another low-energy charging device. 2. Clip the other end of the charging cable to the port on the back of Charge 4. The pins on the charging clip must lock securely with the gold contacts on the...
  • Page 8: Set Up With Your Phone Or Tablet

    A fully-charged tracker shows a solid battery icon with a smile. Set up with your phone or tablet Set up Charge 4 with the Fitbit app. The Fitbit app is compatible with most popular phones and tablets. For more information, see fitbit.com/devices.
  • Page 9: See Your Data In The Fitbit App

    For more information, see help.fitbit.com. See your data in the Fitbit app Sync Charge 4 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.
  • Page 10: Unlock Fitbit Premium

    Unlock Fitbit Premium Fitbit Premium helps you build healthy habits by offering tailored workouts, insights into how your behavior impacts your health, and personalized plans to help you reach your goals. A Fitbit Premium subscription includes health insights and guidance, advanced sleep tools, customized programs, and 150+ workouts from fitness brands.
  • Page 11: Wear Charge 4

    Wear Charge 4 Place Charge 4 around your wrist. If you need to attach a different size band, or if you purchased another band, see the instructions in "Change the band" on page 13. Placement for all-day wear vs. exercise When you're not exercising, wear Charge 4 a finger's width above your wrist bone.
  • Page 12: Handedness

    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 Charge 4 on your dominant hand, change the Wrist setting in the Fitbit app: From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Charge 4 tile...
  • Page 13: Change The Band

    Change the band Charge 4 comes with a small band attached and an additional large, bottom band in the box. Both the top and bottom bands can be swapped with accessory bands, sold separately on fitbit.com. For band measurements, see "Band size" on page 51.
  • Page 14: Attach A New Band

    Attach a new band To attach a new band, press it into the end of the tracker until you feel it snap into place. If you have trouble attaching the band or if it feels loose, gently move the band back and forth to make sure it's attached to the tracker.
  • Page 15: Basics

    Charge 4 has a PMOLED touchscreen display and 1 button. Navigate Charge 4 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

    Quick settings Press and hold the button and swipe left on Charge 4 for a faster way to access certain settings. Tap a setting to turn it on or off. When you turn off the setting, the icon appears dim with a line through it.
  • Page 18: Adjust Settings

    When the do not disturb setting is on, notifications, goal DND (Do not disturb) celebrations, and reminders to move don't cause the tracker to vibrate or the screen to turn on. You can't turn on do not disturb and sleep mode at the same time.
  • Page 19: Check Battery Level

    If you don't use Fitbit Pay, device lock is optional. Turn on device lock or reset your PIN code in the Fitbit app: From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Charge 4 tile > Device Lock. For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
  • Page 20: Turn Off The Screen

    Turn off the screen To turn off Charge 4's screen when not in use, briefly cover the tracker face with your opposite hand, press the button, or turn your wrist away from your body. Care for Charge 4 It's important to clean and dry Charge 4 regularly. For more information, see...
  • Page 21: Apps And Clock Faces

    Change the clock face 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Charge 4 tile. 2. Tap Clock Faces > All Clocks. 3. Browse the available clock faces. Tap a clock face to see a detailed view.
  • Page 22 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Charge 4 tile. 2. Tap Apps. 3. In the My Apps tab, find the app you want to remove. You may have to swipe up to find it.
  • Page 23: Lifestyle

    Lifestyle Use apps to stay connected to what you care about most. See "Apps and Clock Faces" on page 21 for instructions on how to add and delete apps. For more information, see help.fitbit.com. Agenda Connect your phone's calendar in the Fitbit app to see upcoming calendar events for today and tomorrow in the Agenda app For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
  • Page 24: Add Or Remove A City

    Add or remove a city 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Charge 4 tile. 2. Tap Apps. 3. Tap the gear icon next to Weather. You may need to swipe up to find the app.
  • Page 25: Notifications

    WhatsApp, tap App Notifications and turn on the notifications you want to see. Note that if you have an iPhone or iPad, Charge 4 shows notifications from all calendars synced to the Calendar app. If you have an Android phone, Charge 4 shows calendar notifications from the calendar app you choose during setup.
  • Page 26: Manage Notifications

    Manage notifications Charge 4 stores up to 10 notifications, after which the oldest are replaced as you receive new ones. To manage notifications: Swipe down from the top of the screen to see your notifications and tap any notification to expand it.
  • Page 27: Answer Or Reject Phone Calls

    Answer or reject phone calls If paired to an iPhone or Android (8.0+) phone, Charge 4 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 on your tracker.
  • Page 28: Respond To Messages

    Respond to messages Respond directly to text messages and notifications from select apps on your tracker with preset quick replies. This feature is currently available on devices paired to an Android phone. Keep your phone nearby with the Fitbit app running in the background to respond to messages from your tracker.
  • Page 29: Timekeeping

    When an alarm goes off, the tracker vibrates. To snooze the alarm for 9 minutes, tap the ZZZ icon. To dismiss the alarm, press the button. Snooze the alarm as many times as you want. Charge 4 automatically goes into snooze mode if you ignore the alarm for more than 1 minute.
  • Page 30: Use The Timers App

    Use the Timers app Time events with the stopwatch or set a countdown timer with the Timers app on your tracker. You can run the stopwatch and countdown timer at the same time. For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
  • Page 31: Activity And Sleep

    Find your complete history and other information detected by your tracker in the Fitbit app. Track a daily activity goal Charge 4 tracks your progress toward a daily activity goal of your choice. When you reach your goal, your tracker vibrates and shows a celebration.
  • Page 32: Choose A Goal

    Track your hourly activity Charge 4 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 feel a vibration and see a reminder on your screen at 10 minutes before the hour if you haven't walked 250 steps.
  • Page 33: Set A Sleep Goal

    For more information, see help.fitbit.com. See your heart rate Charge 4 tracks your heart rate throughout the day. Swipe up from the clock face to see your real-time heart rate and your resting heart rate. For more information, see "See your stats" on page 31.
  • Page 34: Practice Guided Breathing

    Practice guided breathing The Relax app on Charge 4 provides personalized guided breathing sessions to help you find moments of calm throughout the day. You can choose between 2- minute and 5-minute sessions. 1. On Charge 4, open the Relax app 2.
  • Page 35: Fitness And Exercise

    Choose to automatically track exercise, or to track activity with the Exercise app and see real-time stats and a post-workout summary. Sync Charge 4 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 8. To see your GPS data, sync your tracker and tap the Exercise tile in the Fitbit app. Notes: Charge 4 shows 3 real-time stats. Swipe the middle stat to see all of your real- time stats. If the exercise uses GPS, an icon appears in the top left as your tracker connects to a GPS signal.
  • Page 37: Customize Your Exercise Settings And Shortcuts

    Using built-in GPS impacts your tracker's battery life. If you use GPS tracking regularly, Charge 4 has a battery life of about 4 days. Customize your exercise settings and shortcuts Customize various settings for each exercise type on your tracker. Settings include:...
  • Page 38: Check Your Workout Summary

    Check your workout summary After you complete a workout, Charge 4 shows a summary of your stats. Sync your tracker, and tap the exercise tile in the Fitbit app to see additional stats and a workout intensity map if you used GPS.
  • Page 39: Custom Heart-Rate Zones

    Icon Zone Calculation Description Below Below the fat burn zone, your heart beats Below 40% of at a slower pace. You’re at rest for now. Zones your heart rate reserve Between Fat Burn In the fat burn zone, you’re likely in a 40% and Zone moderate activity such as a brisk walk.
  • Page 40: Earn Active Zone Minutes

    1 minute in the fat burn zone = 1 Active Zone Minute 1 minute in the cardio or peak zones = 2 Active Zone Minutes There are 2 ways Charge 4 alerts you about Active Zone Minutes: A few moments after you enter a different heart-rate zone in the Exercise app , so that you know how hard you’re working.
  • Page 41: Share Your Activity

    For more information, see help.fitbit.com. Share your activity After you complete a workout, sync your tracker with the Fitbit app to share your stats with friends and family. For more information, see help.fitbit.com. View your cardio fitness score View your overall cardiovascular fitness in the Fitbit app. See your cardio fitness score and cardio fitness level, which shows how you compare to your peers.
  • Page 42: Control Music With The Spotify App

    Control music with the Spotify app Use the Spotify-Connect & Control app on Charge 4 to control Spotify on your phone, computer, or other Spotify Connect device. Navigate between playlists, like songs, and switch between devices from your tracker. Note that at this time, the Spotify-Connect &...
  • Page 43: Fitbit Pay

    Fitbit Pay Charge 4 includes a built-in NFC chip, which lets you use your credit and debit cards on your tracker. Use credit and debit cards Set up Fitbit Pay in the Wallet section of the Fitbit app, and use your tracker to make purchases in stores that accept contactless payments.
  • Page 44: Make Purchases

    Make purchases Make purchases using Fitbit Pay at any store that accepts contactless payments. To determine if the store accepts Fitbit Pay, look for the symbol below on the payment terminal: 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: Change Your Default Card

    For added security, you must wear Charge 4 on your wrist to use Fitbit Pay. For more information, see help.fitbit.com. Change your default card 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Charge 4 tile.
  • Page 46: Update, Restart, And Erase

    When an update is ready to install, a notification appears in the Fitbit app. After you start the update, a progress bar appears on Charge 4 and in the Fitbit app as the update downloads, and then installs. Keep your tracker and phone close to each other during the update.
  • Page 47: Erase Charge 4

    Erase Charge 4 If you want to give Charge 4 to another person or wish to return it, first clear your personal data: 1. On Charge 4, open the Settings app > About >...
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Charge 4 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 49: Other Issues

    GPS satellite after 10 minutes, the tracker stops trying to connect until the next time you start a GPS exercise. For best results, wait for Charge 4 to find the signal before you start your workout. Other issues If you experience any of the following issues, restart your device:...
  • Page 50: General Info And Specifications

    An optical heart-rate tracker A vibration motor Materials The housing on Charge 4 is plastic. The Charge 4 classic band is made of a flexible, durable elastomer material similar to that used in many sport watches and includes a surgical-grade stainless steel buckle.
  • Page 51: Memory

    Memory Charge 4 stores your data, including daily stats, sleep information, and exercise history, for 7 days. Sync your tracker with the Fitbit app to access your historical data. Display Charge 4 has a PMOLED display. Band size Band sizes are shown below. Note that accessory bands sold separately may vary slightly.
  • Page 52: Learn More

    Learn more To learn more about your tracker, how to track your progress in the Fitbit app, and how to build healthy habits with Fitbit Premium, visit help.fitbit.com. Return policy and warranty Find warranty information and the fitbit.com return policy on website.
  • Page 53: 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 FB417 FCC ID: XRAFB417 Notice to the User: The FCC ID can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings >...
  • Page 54: Canada: Industry Canada (Ic) Statement

    1. This device may not cause harmful interference and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
  • Page 55: European Union (Eu)

    Avis à l'utilisateur: L'ID de l'IC peut également être consulté sur votre appareil. Pour voir le contenu: Paramètres> À propos> Informations réglementaires 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 56: Ip Rating

    Fitbit, Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass die Funkgerättypen Modell FB417 die Richtlinie 2014/53/EU erfüllen. Der vollständige Wortlaut der EU-Konformitätserklärungen kann unter folgender Internetadresse abgerufen werden: www.fitbit.com/safety Declaración UE de Conformidad simplificada Por la presente, Fitbit, Inc. declara que el tipo de dispositivo de radio Modelo FB417 cumple con la Directiva 2014/53/UE.
  • Page 57: Australia And New Zealand

    Australia and New Zealand Belarus Customs Union 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...
  • Page 58 China RoHS 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 FB417 (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 59: India

    Transmitted power: Max EIRP, -1.77dBm Occupied bandwidth: BLE: 2MHz Modulation system: BLE: GFSK, NFC: ASK CMIIT ID displayed: On packaging and Device Electronic Labeling India Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device.
  • Page 60: Mexico

    Mexico La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: 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 22416 ANRT 2020...
  • Page 61: Philippines

    Philippines Taiwan 用戶注意: 某些地區的法規內容也可以在您的設備上查看。 要查看內容: 設置 > 關於 > 法規信息 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:...
  • Page 62 Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About > Regulatory Info 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 63 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. Do not remove or try to remove the battery that the user cannot replace.
  • Page 64: United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates TRA Registered No.: ER78316/20 Dealer No.: DA35294/14...
  • Page 65: Vietnam

    Vietnam Zambia ZMB / ZICTA / TA / 2020 / 2 / 44 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 & EN62368-1:2014 + A11:2017.
  • Page 66 ©2020 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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