Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker Product Manual

Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker Product Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless Activity Tracker Product Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Fitbit Zip Product Manual Contents Getting Started What's included Setting Up Your Fitbit Zip (on a computer) Installing the Software Setting Up Your Fitbit Zip (on your iPhone4S) Using your Fitbit Zip Battery Wearing your Zip Display When Your Zip Goes to Sleep...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started Your Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker will contain: • Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker • USB Dongle • Fitbit Zip Quick Start Guide • Battery Door Tool • 3V coin battery, CR2025 • Belt clip...
  • Page 4: Setting Up Your Fitbit Zip (On A Computer

    Setting Up Your Fitbit Zip (on a computer) • Remove your Zip from its packaging. • Use the provided battery door tool to unlock the battery door. Insert the tool into the slot on the back of the unit, and turn the door counterclockwise.
  • Page 5: Installing The Software

    • Once the display comes on, you will be ready to proceed with setup. The firmware version of your Zip will appear on the display, followed by the Fitbit Smiley. The series of smiley faces are used to represent your activity level. The display will remain on for 30 minutes after inserting the battery.
  • Page 6 • The first time you open the Fitbit Connect Application, you will have the option to create a new account if you are new to Fitbit or login to your account if you are an existing user. • On the account “Sign up” screen, you will then be given the option to sign up or log in to an existing account •...
  • Page 7 • After clicking “Next” the Fitbit software will search for nearby Zip Trackers. • When your Zip has been discovered, you will be prompted to enter the number displayed on your Zip screen. • The number will display with the radio icon and begin with a 0. It may take up to 30 seconds for this number to appear.
  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Fitbit Zip (On Your Iphone4S

    Fitbit.com, where you can access all of the information synced from your Zip to your account. Setting Up Your Fitbit Zip (on your iPhone 4S) Only the iPhone 4S will sync with your Zip at this time. Syncing capabilities for additional mobile devices with Bluetooth®...
  • Page 9 • On the “Set up” screen, select “Zip” option • On the following screen, select “Next” after you have: 1. Inserted the battery and closed the battery door. 2. Make sure the display is active, and the screen is on. 3.
  • Page 10 Move nearby Zip Trackers further away. 2. Your Zip is will now be connected to your iPhone 4S.
  • Page 11: Battery

    Using your Fitbit Zip Battery • Your Zip runs on a replaceable 3V coin battery, CR2025. • Your battery should last 4-6 months with regular use. • A battery icon will appear on your Zip display when the battery has drained to 25%. A flash- ing battery icon indicates that your Zip is very close to being completely out of battery life, and that data could be lost if your Zip is not synced before replacing the battery.
  • Page 12 • The steps displayed represent your daily total. Your Zip resets automatically each day at midnight. • Walking and running steps are displayed as a combined total. • Going to your Fitbit.com Dashboard and clicking “Settings” can remove the step display. fitbit.com/settings/device/tracker •...
  • Page 13 • Clock • The clock shows the current time. If the time is not correct, please sync your Zip and Fitbit.com profile. make sure that have selected the appropriate time zone in your fitbit.com/user/profile/edit • Going to your Fitbit.com Dashboard and clicking “Settings”...
  • Page 14: When Your Zip Goes To Sleep

    When Your Zip Goes to Sleep To conserve battery life, your Zip sleeps during periods of inactivity. • Zip will sleep after approximately 20 seconds if no steps are recorded, and 2 minutes after activity. • Once your Zip is asleep, the display on your Zip will remain off until moved, unless your Zip has new data to sync to Fitbit.com.
  • Page 15: Uploading/Syncing Your Data

    Uploading/Syncing Your Data To a computer Your Zip will upload any new data every 15 minutes provided you are within range of any plugged in dongle (about 20 feet), the computer is on and not in sleep or hibernate mode, the software is installed and running, you have an active internet connection and your Zip display is on.
  • Page 16 • Select “Check for Device Update” from the main menu options. • You will need to enter your Fitbit account email address and password that is associated with your Zip to proceed with the update. Make sure that your Zip is close to your USB dongle and that the display is on before clicking “Next.”...
  • Page 17: Sync Now

    Using the Fitbit Connect Application The Fitbit Connect Application allows you immediately sync your Zip, set up a device and provides access to troubleshooting resources. To use the application, click the Fitbit icon in the taskbar and select “Open Main Menu” from the dropdown.
  • Page 18: Open Main Menu

    Open Main Menu From the main menu, you have the following options: • Sync Now: This option allows you to view your current stats by immediately sending any new in- formation gathered on your Zip to your Fitbit account. Although the Zip will sync every 15 minutes given the appropriate conditions, use this feature when you want to see the most recent data from your Zip.
  • Page 19: Environmental Conditions

    General Zip Information Environmental Conditions • Zip is not waterproof. It should not be worn while swimming. Zip is splash, rain and sweat proof. • Operating temperature: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) • Non-operating temperature: -0° to 130° F (-17.7° to 54.4° C) •...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Your Device

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting your Device What if my Zip stops syncing? • If your Zip stops syncing to your computer, there’s a few steps you can take to get it to sync again: • remove the USB dongle from your computer, and re-insert it into a USB port. •...

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