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  • Page 1 Model FB521 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Get started Set up Model FB521 Unlock Fitbit Premium Wear Model FB521 Change the wristband Basics Tiles and Clock Faces Voice Assistant Notifications Timekeeping Activity, Sleep & Other Stats Fitness and Exercise Fitbit Pay Update, Restart, and Erase...

  • Page 3: Get Started

    Charge your watch A fully-charged Model FB521 has a battery life of 6+ days. Battery life and charge cycles vary with use and other factors; actual results will vary. To charge Model FB521: 1.

  • Page 4: Unlock Fitbit Premium

    See your data in the Fitbit app Sync Model FB521 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 Model FB521 syncs periodically with the tile.

  • Page 5: Placement For All-Day Wear Vs. Exercise

    If you wear Model FB521 on your dominant hand, change the Wrist setting in the Fitbit app: From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Model FB521 tile > Wrist Placement > Dominant.

  • Page 6: Basics

    Model FB521 has a color AMOLED touchscreen display and a mechanical button. Navigate Model FB521 by tapping the screen, swiping side to side and up and down, or pressing the button. To preserve battery, the watch’s screen turns off when not in use, unless you turn on the always-on display setting.

  • Page 7: Quick Settings

    Do not disturb, focus mode, sleep mode and assistant notifications Shortcuts Set a shortcut to quickly reach favorite tiles and features Voice assistant Assistant About FB521 Device info, regulatory info, factory reset Developer Bridge Fitbit SDK tools and Fitbit Studio Quick Settings Quick Settings only includes the most commonly used settings and modes on the watch.

  • Page 8: Screen Shortcuts

    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 > Model FB521 tile > Device Lock. For more information, see help.fitbit.com.

  • Page 9: Tiles And Clock Faces

    Remove tiles You can remove most tiles installed on Model FB521: 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Model FB521 tile. 2. Tap tiles. 3. In the My tiles tab, find the tile you want to remove. You may have to swipe up to find it.

  • Page 10: Notifications

    Note that if you have an iPhone or iPad, Model FB521 shows notifications from all calendars synced to the Calendar tile. If you have an Android phone, Model FB521 shows calendar notifications from the calendar tile you choose during setup.

  • Page 11: Manage Notifications

    To turn off certain notifications: 1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app on your phone, tap your profile picture > Model FB521 tile > Notifications.

  • Page 12: 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. Model FB521 automatically goes into snooze mode if you ignore the alarm for more than 1 minute.

  • Page 13: Track A Daily Activity Goal

    Fitbit Today app. Track a daily activity goal Model FB521 tracks your progress toward a daily activity goal of your choice. When you reach your goal, your watch vibrates and shows a celebration. Each stat will get subtle goal celebrations within its daily progress stat tiles. A person can tap on a Tile or daily progress stat tile to get a full celebration on the detail page.

  • Page 14: See Your Heart Rate

    Model FB521 tracks several sleep metrics including when you go to bed, how long you're asleep, your time spent in each sleep stage, and the overall quality of your sleep. Track your sleep with Model FB521 and check the Fitbit app to understand how your sleep patterns compare to your peers. With a Fitbit Premium subscription, see more details about your sleep score to help you build a better sleep routine and wake up feeling refreshed.

  • Page 15: Fitness And Exercise

    Track and analyze exercise with the Exercise tile Track specific exercises with the Exercise tile on Model FB521 to see real-time stats, including heart-rate data, calories burned, elapsed time, and a post-workout summary on your wrist. For complete workout stats, and route and pace information if you used GPS, review your exercise history in the Fitbit app.

  • Page 16: Check Your Workout Summary

    GPS. Check your heart rate Heart-rate zones help you target the training intensity of your choice. Model FB521 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 17: 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. Control music with Model FB521 Control music and podcasts playing on Model FB521 or on your phone. For instructions, see help.fitbit.com.

  • Page 18: Fitbit Pay

    Fitbit Pay Model FB521 includes a built-in NFC chip, which lets you use your credit and debit cards on your watch. Use credit and debit cards Set up Fitbit Pay in the Wallet section of the Fitbit app, and use your watch to make purchases in stores that accept contactless payments.

  • Page 19: 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 Model FB521 and in the Fitbit app as the update downloads, and then installs. Keep your watch and phone close to each other during the update.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    For information about how to store Model FB521 long term, see help.fitbit.com. Erase Model FB521 If you want to give Model FB521 to another person or wish to return it, first clear your personal data: On Model FB521, open the Settings tile > Device Info > Factory Reset.

  • Page 21: Gps Signal Missing

    Model FB521 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 22 Fitbit products meets the European Union's stringent Nickel Directive. The Model FB521 classic wristband is made of a premium, comfortable silicone similar to that used in many sport watches.

  • Page 23: Environmental Conditions

    Environmental conditions Operating Temperature 14° to 113° F (-10° to 45° C) Non-operating Temperature -4° to 14° F (-20° to -10° C) 113° to 140°F (45° to 60° C) Charging Temperature 32° to 113°F (0° to 45° C) Water Resistance Water resistant up to 50 meters Maximum Operating Altitude 28,000 feet...

  • Page 24: 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 FB521 > Regulatory Info USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement Model FB521 FCC ID: XRAFB521 Notice to the User: The FCC ID can also be viewed on your device.

  • Page 25: Canada: Industry Canada (Ic) Statement

    Notice to the User: The IC ID can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About FB521 > Regulatory Info Avis à l'utilisateur: L'ID de l'IC peut également être consulté sur votre appareil. Pour voir le contenu: Paramètres>...

  • Page 26: European Union (Eu)

    Declaración UE de Conformidad simplificada Por la presente, Fitbit LLC declara que el tipo de dispositivo de radio Modelo FB521 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:...

  • Page 27: Australia And New Zealand

    Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About FB521 > Regulatory Info Belarus Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings >...
  • Page 28 Japan Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About FB521 > Regulatory Info R XXX-XXXXXX Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings >...
  • Page 29 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 IFT#: XXXXXXX-XXXX Morocco...

  • Page 30: South Korea

    Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About FB521 > Regulatory Info South Korea Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings >...
  • Page 31 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 FB521> 法規信息 Translation: Notice to the User: Regulatory content can also be viewed on your device. Instructions to view content from your menu: Settings > About FB521 > Regulatory Info 低功率警語: • 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，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。 •...
  • Page 32 Warning Statement for Low Power Radios: • Without permission granted by the NCC, no company, enterprise, or user is allowed to change the frequency of an approved low power radio-frequency device, enhance its transmitting power or alter original characteristics or performance. •...

  • Page 33: United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About FB521 > Regulatory Info TDRA – United Arab Emirates Dealer ID: DA35294/14 TA RTTE: ERXXXXX/XX...

  • Page 34: About The Battery

    Notice to the User: Regulatory content for this region can also be viewed on your device. To view the content: Settings > About FB521 > Regulatory Info Simplified UK Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Fitbit LLC declares that the radio equipment type Model FB203 is in compliance with Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.

  • Page 35: Safety Statement

    Model FB521 has a water ingress rating of IPX3 under IEC standard 60529, which indicates spraying water shall have no harmful effects. Model FB521 has a water resistance rating of IPX6 under IEC standard 60529, up to a depth of 50 meters.

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