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  • Page 1 User Manual Version 1.6...

  • 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 See your data in the Fitbit app Unlock Fitbit Premium Wear Charge 4 Placement for all-day wear vs. exercise...
  • Page 3 Agenda Weather Notifications from your phone Set up notifications See incoming notifications Manage notifications Turn off notifications Answer or reject phone calls Respond to messages (Android phones) Timekeeping Use the Alarms app Dismiss or snooze an alarm Use the Timers app Activity and Wellness See your stats Track a daily activity goal...
  • Page 4 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 General Info and Specifications Sensors and Components...
  • 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 Pakistan Philippines Taiwan United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Vietnam Zambia Safety Statement...

  • Page 6: Get Started

    What's in the box Your Charge 4 box includes: Additional large band Tracker with small band Charging cable (color and material (color and material vary) vary) The detachable bands on Charge 4 come in a variety of colors and materials, sold separately.

  • 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

    A fully-charged tracker shows a solid battery icon with a smile. Set up with your phone Set up Charge 4 with the Fitbit app. The Fitbit app is compatible with most popular phones. See fitbit.com/devices...

  • Page 9: See Your Data In The Fitbit App

    If you don't have a Fitbit account, tap Join Fitbit to be guided through a series of questions to create a Fitbit account. 3. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions to connect Charge 4 to your account. When you're done with setup, read through the guide to learn more about your new tracker and then explore the Fitbit app.

  • Page 10: Unlock Fitbit Premium

    Unlock Fitbit Premium Fitbit Premium is your personalized resource in the Fitbit app that helps you stay active, sleep well, and manage stress. A Premium subscription includes programs tailored to your health and fitness goals, personalized insights, hundreds of workouts from fitness brands, guided meditations, and more. For more information, see the related help article.

  • Page 11: Wear Charge 4

    Wear Charge 4 Wear 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 14. 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:...
  • Page 13 Take your tracker off from time to time.

  • Page 14: 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 53.

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 18: Quick Settings

    Quick settings Press and hold the buttons 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 19: Adjust Settings

    DND (Do not disturb) When the do not disturb setting is on: Notifications, goal celebrations, and reminders are muted. The do not disturb icon illuminates in quick settings. You can't turn on the do not disturb setting and sleep mode at the same time. Sleep When the sleep mode setting is on: Mode...
  • Page 20 Active Zone Turn on or off the Active Zone Minutes notifications you receive Minutes during everyday activity. For more information, see the related Notifications help article. Brightness Change the screen's brightness. Do Not Turn off all notifications or choose to automatically turn on do not Disturb disturb while using the Exercise app GPS Settings...

  • Page 21: Check Battery Level

    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 the related help article.

  • Page 22: Apps And Clock Faces

    2. Tap Clock Faces. 3. Browse the available clock faces. Tap a clock face to see a detailed view. 4. Tap Install to add the clock face to Charge 4. Open apps From the clock face, swipe left to see the apps installed on your tracker. To open an app, tap it.

  • Page 23: Remove Apps

    Remove apps You can remove most apps installed on Charge 4: 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture Charge 4 tile. 2. Tap Apps Charge 4 tab. 3. Tap the app you want to remove. You might need to swipe up to find it.

  • Page 24: Lifestyle

    Lifestyle Use apps to stay connected to what you care about most. See "Apps and Clock Faces" on page 22 for instructions on how to add and delete apps. For more information, see the related help article. Agenda Connect your phone's calendar in the Fitbit app to see upcoming calendar events for today and tomorrow in the Agenda app on your tracker.
  • Page 25 Fitbit app, tap your profile picture Charge 4 tile. 2. Tap Apps Charge 4 tab. 3. Tap the Weather app. You might need to swipe up to find it. 4. Tap Settings Add city to add up to 2 additional locations or tap Edit  the...

  • Page 26: Notifications From Your Phone

    Notifications from your phone Charge 4 can show call, text, calendar, and app notifications from your phone to keep you informed. Keep your tracker within 30 feet of your phone 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 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 28: Answer Or Reject Phone Calls

    Answer or reject phone calls If paired to an iPhone or Android 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 29: Respond To Messages (Android Phones)

    Respond to messages (Android phones) Respond directly to text messages and notifications from certain apps on your tracker with preset quick replies. Keep your phone nearby with the Fitbit app running in the background to respond to messages from your tracker. To respond to a message: 1.

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 the related help article.

  • Page 32: Activity And Wellness

    Activity and Wellness Charge 4 continuously tracks a variety of stats whenever you wear it. Data automatically syncs with the Fitbit app throughout the day. See your stats Swipe up from the clock face to see your daily stats, including:...

  • Page 33: Track A Daily Activity Goal

    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. Choose a goal Set a goal to help you get started on your health and fitness journey. To begin, your goal is to take 10,000 steps per day.

  • Page 34: Track Your Sleep

    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 32.

  • Page 35: 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. All notifications are automatically disabled during the session. 1. On Charge 4, open the Relax app 2.

  • Page 36: Advanced Health Metrics

    Advanced health metrics Know your body better with health metrics in the Fitbit app. This feature helps you view key metrics tracked by your Fitbit device over time so that you can see trends and assess what’s changed. Metrics include: Oxygen saturation (SpO2) Skin temperature variation Heart rate variability...

  • Page 37: Exercise And Heart Health

    Dynamic GPS on Charge 4 allows the tracker to set the GPS type at the start of the exercise. Charge 4 attempts to connect to the GPS sensors on your phone to preserve battery life. If your phone isn’t nearby or moving, Charge 4 uses built-in...

  • Page 38: Phone Gps Requirements

    GPS Notes: If the exercise uses GPS, an icon appears in the top left as your tracker connects to a GPS signal. When the screen says “connected” and Charge 4 vibrates, GPS is connected. Keep your phone nearby for activities with a longer duration, such as golf or a...

  • Page 39: 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 settings for each exercise type on your tracker. Settings include:...

  • Page 40: Check Your Workout Summary

    , then drag it up or down. Check your workout summary After you complete a workout, Charge 4 shows a summary of your stats. Check the Exercise tile in the Fitbit app to see additional stats and a workout intensity map if you used GPS.

  • Page 41: Custom Heart-Rate Zones

    Icon Zone Calculation Description Below Below Below the fat burn zone, your heart Zone 40% of beats at a slower pace. your heart rate reserve Fat Burn Between In the fat burn zone, you’re likely in a Zone 40% and moderate activity such as a brisk 59% of walk.

  • Page 42: 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 notifies you about Active Zone Minutes: A few moments after you enter a different heart-rate zone during your exercise using the Exercise app , so that you know how hard you’re...

  • Page 43: Share Your Activity

    For more information, see the related help article. Share your activity After you complete a workout, open the Fitbit app to share your stats with friends and family. For more information, see the related help article. View your cardio fitness score View your overall cardiovascular fitness in the Fitbit app.

  • Page 44: Control Music With The Spotify - Connect & Control App

    & Control 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: Change Your Default Card

    For added security, you must wear Charge 4 on your wrist to use Fitbit Pay. For more information, see the related help article. Change your default card 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture Charge 4 tile.

  • Page 48: Update, Restart, And Erase

    When an update is available, a notification appears in the Fitbit app. After you start the update, follow the progress bars on Charge 4 and in the Fitbit app until the update is complete. Keep your tracker and phone close to each other during the update.

  • Page 49: 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 Clear User Data.

  • Page 50: 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 51: Gps Signal Missing

    GPS signal during an exercise, you’ll see “ connecting ” appear at the top of the screen. If Charge 4 can't connect to a GPS satellite, the tracker stops trying to connect until the next time you start a GPS exercise.

  • Page 52: General Info And Specifications

    Optical heart-rate tracker 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 53: Memory

    Memory Charge 4 stores your data, including daily stats, sleep information, and exercise history, for 7 days. See your historical data in the Fitbit app. Display Charge 4 has a PMOLED display. Band size Band sizes are shown below. Note that accessory bands sold separately may vary slightly.

  • Page 54: Environmental Conditions

    Environmental conditions Operating 14° to 104° F temperature (-10° to 40° C) Non-operating -4° to 14° F temperature (-20° to -10° C) 104° to 140° F (40° to 60° C) Storage -4° to 95° F temperature for (-20° to 35° C) 6 months Water resistance Water resistant up to 50 meters Maximum...

  • Page 55: Regulatory And Safety Notices

    Regulatory and 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 About...

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: Ip Rating

    Fitbit LLC 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 LLC declara que el tipo de dispositivo de radio Modelo FB417 cumple con la Directiva 2014/53/UE.

  • Page 59: Argentina

    Argentina C-24492 Australia and New Zealand Belarus Customs Union...

  • Page 60: China

    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 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...

  • Page 61: India

    CMIIT ID 2020DJ2069 Frequency band: 2400-2483.5 MHz 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 62: Japan

    Japan 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 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.

  • Page 63: Nigeria

    AGREE PAR L’ANRT MAROC Numéro d’agrément: MR 22416 ANRT 2020 Date d’agrément: 24/01/2020 Nigeria Connection and use of this communications equipment is permitted by the Nigerian Communications Commission. Oman TRA/TA-R/8940/20 D090258...

  • Page 64: Pakistan

    Pakistan PTA Approved Model No.: FB417 TAC No.: 9.208/2020 Device Type: Bluetooth 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...
  • Page 65 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...
  • Page 66 請勿 將電 池曝 露於 火焰 、 爆 炸或 其他 危險中 。 請勿 使用 尖銳物 品取出 電池 。 Translation: Battery warning: This device uses a lithium-ion 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..

  • Page 67: United Arab Emirates

    Taiwan RoHS United Arab Emirates TRA Registered No.: ER78316/20 Dealer No.: DA35294/14 United Kingdom Simplified UK Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Fitbit LLC declares that the radio equipment type Model FB417 is in compliance with Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The full text of the UK declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.fitbit.com/legal/safety-instructions...

  • Page 68: 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 69 ©2021 Fitbit LLC. 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 the Fitbit Trademark List. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective...

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