Fitbit Zip Charge 3 User Manual
Hide thumbs Also See for Charge 3:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

User Manual
Version 3.5

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Fitbit Zip Charge 3

  • Page 1 User Manual Version 3.5...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Get started What's in the box Set up Charge 3 Charge your tracker Set up with your phone or tablet Set up with your Windows 10 PC See your data in the Fitbit app Wear Charge 3 Placement for all-day wear vs.
  • Page 3 Timekeeping Use the Alarms app Use the Timers app Activity and Sleep See your stats Track a daily activity goal Choose a goal Track your hourly activity Track your sleep Set a sleep goal Learn about your sleep habits See your heart rate Practice guided breathing Fitness and Exercise Track your exercise automatically...
  • Page 4 Add or remove a city Agenda Update, Restart, and Erase Restart Charge 3 Erase Charge 3 Update Charge 3 Troubleshooting Heart-rate signal missing GPS signal missing Other issues General Info and Specifications Sensors Materials Wireless technology Haptic feedback Battery Memory...
  • Page 5 Indonesia Israel Japan Mexico Morocco Nigeria Oman Pakistan Philippines Serbia South Korea Taiwan United Arab Emirates Vietnam Zambia Safety Statement...
  • Page 6: Get Started

    What's in the box Your Charge 3 box includes: Additional large band Tracker with small band Charging cable (color and material (color and material vary) vary) The detachable bands on Charge 3 come in a variety of colors and materials, sold separately.
  • Page 7: Set Up Charge 3

    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 3. The pins on the charging clip must lock securely with the gold contacts on the back of the tracker.
  • 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 3 with the Fitbit app. The Fitbit app is compatible with most popular phones and tablets. For more information, see fitbit.com/devices. To get started: 1.
  • Page 9: Set Up With Your Windows 10 Pc

    For more information, see help.fitbit.com. 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. To get the Fitbit app for your computer: 1.
  • Page 10: See Your Data In The Fitbit App

    See your data in the Fitbit app Sync Charge 3 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. Each time you open the Fitbit app, Charge 3 syncs automatically when it's nearby.
  • Page 11: Wear Charge 3

    Wear Charge 3 Place Charge 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 tile...
  • Page 13: Change The Band

    Change the band Charge 3 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 48.
  • Page 14 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 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

    Quick settings Press and hold the button and swipe left on Charge 3 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

    Check battery level On the clock face, swipe up. The battery level icon is at the top of the screen. Care for Charge 3 It's important to clean and dry Charge 3 regularly. For more information, see fitbit.com/productcare.
  • Page 20: Change The Clock Face

    Change the clock face 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Charge 3 tile. 2. Tap Clock Faces > All Clocks. 3. Browse the available clock faces. Tap a clock face to see a detailed view.
  • Page 21: Notifications

    WhatsApp, tap App Notifications and turn on the notifications you want to see. Note that if you have an iPhone or iPad, 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 22: 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: Swipe down from the top of the screen to see your notifications and tap any notification to expand it.
  • Page 23: 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 on your tracker.
  • Page 24: Respond To Messages

    Respond to messages If paired to an Android (8.0+) phone, Charge 3 lets you respond directly to text messages and notifications from certain apps on your tracker with preset quick replies. To respond to a message: 1. Tap the notification on your tracker. To see recent messages, swipe down from the clock face.
  • Page 25: Timekeeping

    Timekeeping Alarms vibrate to wake or alert you at a time you set. Set up to 8 alarms to occur once or on multiple days of the week. You can also time events with the stopwatch or set a countdown timer. Use the Alarms app Set one-time or recurring alarms with the Alarms app .
  • Page 26: Activity And Sleep

    Find your complete history and other information detected by your tracker, such as sleep data, in the Fitbit app. Track a daily activity goal Charge 3 tracks your progress toward a daily activity goal of your choice. When you reach your goal, your tracker vibrates and shows a celebration. Choose a goal Set a goal to help you get started on your health and fitness journey.
  • Page 27: Track Your Hourly Activity

    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 feel a vibration and see a reminder on your screen at 10 minutes before the hour if you haven't walked 250 steps.
  • Page 28: Set A Sleep Goal

    For more information, 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, see "See your stats"...
  • Page 29 2. The 2-minute session is the first option. Swipe left to choose the 5-minute session. 3. Tap the play icon to start the session and follow the on-screen instructions. After the exercise, a summary appears 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 30: 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 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 31: Track An Exercise

    Swipe up and make sure GPS is set to On. 5. Keep your phone with you while you exercise. Track an exercise 1. On Charge 3, open the Exercise app and swipe to find an exercise. 2. Tap the exercise to choose it.
  • Page 32: Customize Your Exercise Settings And Shortcuts

    > Exercise Shortcuts. 2. Tap an exercise. 3. Choose the settings you want to customize, and then sync your device. For more information, see help.fitbit.com. Check your workout summary After you complete a workout, Charge 3 shows a summary of your stats.
  • Page 33: Check Your Heart Rate

    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. Check your heart rate Heart-rate zones help you target the training intensity of your choice. See your current zone and progress toward your maximum heart rate on your device next to your heart-rate reading.
  • Page 34: Custom Heart-Rate Zones

    Icon Zone Calculation Description Below 50% Below the fat burn zone, your heart beats Below of your at a slower pace. You’re likely at rest or Zones maximum doing light activities such as taking a stroll. heart rate Between Fat Burn In the fat burn zone, you’re likely in a 50% and Zone...
  • Page 35: Share Your Activity

    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.
  • Page 36: 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 37: 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. If prompted, enter your 4-digit tracker PIN code. Your default card appears on the screen.
  • Page 38 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. For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
  • Page 39: Change Your Default Card

    Change your default card 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Charge 3 tile. 2. Tap the Wallet tile. 3. Find the card you want to set as the default option. 4. Tap Set as Default on Charge 3.
  • Page 40: Weather

    Weather See the weather in your current location, as well as 2 additional locations you choose in the Weather app on your tracker. Check the weather Open the Weather app to see conditions in your current location. Swipe left to view the weather in other locations you added.
  • Page 41: Add Or Remove A City

    Add or remove a city 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Charge 3 tile. 2. Tap Apps. 3. Tap the gear icon next to Weather. You may need to swipe up to find the app.
  • Page 42: Agenda

    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 43: Update, Restart, And Erase

    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...
  • Page 44: Update Charge 3

    When an update is available, a notification appears in the Fitbit app. After you start the update, 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.
  • Page 45: 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 46: Other Issues

    If you experience any of the following issues, restart your tracker: Won't sync Won't respond to taps, swipes, or button press Won't track steps or other data For instructions, see "Restart Charge 3" on page 43. For more information or to contact Customer Support, see help.fitbit.com.
  • Page 47: General Info And Specifications

    Fitbit products meets the European Union's stringent Nickel Directive. The Charge 3 classic band is made of a flexible, durable elastomer material similar to that used in many sports watches.
  • Page 48: Battery

    Battery Charge 3 contains a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. Memory Charge 3 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 3 has an OLED display.
  • Page 49: Environmental Conditions

    Environmental conditions 14° to 113° F Operating temperature (-10° to 45° C) -4° to 14° F Non-operating temperature (-20° to -10° C) 113° to 140°F (45° to 60° C) 30,000 feet Maximum operating altitude (9,144 m) 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.
  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: Customs Union

    Por la presente, Fitbit, Inc. declara que el tipo de dispositivo de radio Modelo FB410 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 54: Australia And New Zealand

    Model FB410: Australia and New Zealand Model FB409 and FB410 Belarus Model FB409 and FB410...
  • Page 55: China

    China Model 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 有毒和危险品 Part Name Toxic and Hazardous Substances or Elements 多溴化二苯...
  • Page 56: India

    India Model FB410 Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About > Regulatory Info Indonesia Model FB410 56621/SDPPI/2018 3788 Israel Model FB409 51-64667 ‫אישור‬ ‫התאמה‬ ‫אין‬...
  • Page 57: Japan

    Japan Model FB410 Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About > Regulatory Info Mexico Model FB409 and FB410 La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: 1.
  • Page 58: Nigeria

    AGREE PAR L’ANRT MAROC Numéro d’agrément: MR 16935 ANRT 2018 Date d’agrément: 28/06/2018 Nigeria Model FB409 and FB410 Connection and use of this communications equipment is permitted by the Nigerian Communications Commission. Oman Model Name FB409 OMAN-TRA/TA-R/5771/18 D100428 Model FB410 OMAN-TRA/TA-R/5773/18 D100428...
  • Page 59: Pakistan

    Pakistan Model No.: FB410 TAC No.: 9.6090/2018 Model: FB410 Serial No: Refer to retail box Year of Manufacture: 2018 Philippines Model FB410 Serbia Model FB409 and FB410...
  • Page 60: South Korea

    И 005 16 И 005 18 South Korea Model FB410 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...
  • Page 61 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: 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 62: United Arab Emirates

    使用30分鐘請休息10分鐘。 2歲以下幼兒不看螢幕,2歲以上每天看螢幕不要超過1小時。 Translation: “Excessive use may cause damage to vision” Rest for 10 minutes after every 30 minutes. Children under 2 years old should stay away from this product. Children 2 years old or more should not see the screen for more than 1 hour. 電池警語:...
  • Page 63: Vietnam

    Model FB409 TRA Registered No.: ER63685/18 Dealer No.: DA35294/14 TRA Registered No.: ER63686/18 Dealer No.: DA35294/14 Vietnam Model FB410 Zambia Model Name FB409 ZMB/ZICTA/TA/2018/9/27 Model FB410 ZMB/ZICTA/TA/2018/9/28...
  • Page 64: 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 & EN62368-1:2014 + A11:2017.
  • Page 65 ©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.

This manual is also suitable for:

Fb409Fb410

Table of Contents