Fitbit Zip Flex User manual

Product Manual

Table of Contents
Getting Started ....................................................................................................1!
What’s included.......................................................................................................................................1!
Putting on your Flex..............................................................................................................................1!
Moving the clasp from the large to small wristband ............................................................1!
Inserting the tracker into the wristband...................................................................................2!
Securing your wristband.................................................................................................................3!
Care and wearing tips......................................................................................................................... 4!
Setting up your Flex........................................................................................... 5!
Setting up your Flex with a computer...........................................................................................5!
Mac and PC requirements ..............................................................................................................5!
Downloading Fitbit Connect .........................................................................................................5!
Installing Fitbit Connect and pairing your Flex .....................................................................5!
Syncing your Flex..............................................................................................................................5!
Setting up your Flex with a mobile device................................................................................. 6!
Using your Flex ................................................................................................... 7!
Wearing on your dominant vs. non-dominant wrist ................................................................7!
Using your Flex in wet conditions...................................................................................................7!
Understanding the LED indicator lights .......................................................................................7!
Goal tracking .......................................................................................................................................7!
Sleep mode ..........................................................................................................................................7!
Charging............................................................................................................................................... 8!
Updating .............................................................................................................................................. 8!
Alarms ................................................................................................................................................... 8!
Charging your Flex............................................................................................................................... 8!
Tracking your Fitness with Flex .......................................................................9!
Setting goals with Flex ....................................................................................................................... 9!

Checking your goal progress..........................................................................................................10!
Tracking sleep with Flex .................................................................................................................... 11!
Using silent alarms ............................................................................................................................... 11!
Setting silent alarms from a computer..................................................................................... 11!
Setting silent alarms from an iOS device ............................................................................... 12!
Setting silent alarms from an Android device...................................................................... 12!
Dismissing silent alarms ................................................................................................................ 12!
Using your Fitbit.com Dashboard....................................................................13!
Browser requirements ....................................................................................................................... 13!
Adding and removing tiles............................................................................................................... 13!
Managing your Flex from fitbit.com............................................................................................. 13!
Updating your Flex............................................................................................15!
Updating Flex using a computer ................................................................................................... 15!
Updating Flex using an iOS device............................................................................................... 15!
Updating Flex using an Android device ..................................................................................... 15!
Restarting your Flex..........................................................................................17!
Fitbit Flex General Info & Specifications .......................................................18!
Sensors and motors............................................................................................................................ 18!
Size and weight .................................................................................................................................... 18!
Environmental conditions................................................................................................................. 18!
Help ........................................................................................................................................................... 18!
Return policy and warranty .............................................................................................................19!
Regulatory & Safety Notices ...........................................................................20!
USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ........................................20!
Canada: Industry Canada (IC) statement..................................................................................20!
European Union (EU) ......................................................................................................................... 21!
Serbia........................................................................................................................................................ 21!
Taiwan..................................................................................................................................................... 22!

Flex....................................................................................................................................................... 22!
Wireless sync dongle .................................................................................................................... 22!
Other........................................................................................................................................................ 22!
Safety statement................................................................................................................................. 23!
Important safety instructions......................................................................................................... 23!
Built-in battery precautions............................................................................................................ 23!
Disposal and recycling information .............................................................................................24!

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Getting Started
What’s included
Your Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband box includes:
•Flex tracker
•Charging cable
•Wireless sync dongle
•1 small and 1 large wristband
Flex tracker
Charging cable
Wireless sync
dongle
Wristbands
Putting on your Flex
Your Flex comes with a large and a small wristband. If you want to use the small
wristband, complete the next task before continuing. If you want to use the large
wristband, skip the next task and go directly to “Inserting the tracker into the
wristband” on page 2.
Moving the clasp from the large to small wristband
If you choose the small wristband, you’ll need to remove the clasp from the large
wristband and put it into the small wristband. To do so:
1. Push the clasp out with one thumb from the inside of the wristband.
2. Pull out the clasp.
3. Insert the clasp into the small wristband by pressing a few times with both
thumbs to ensure that the clasp is flat and in line with the wristband.

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NOTE: If there is a bulge on the inside of the band between the two inside prongs of
the clasp, find a small object like a credit card to push it flat.
Inserting the tracker into the wristband
Hold the tracker in your hand with the grey arrow facing up. Insert this end into the
wristband, with the arrow pointing toward the holes in the wristband.

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Securing your wristband
1. Put on the wristband so the window of lights are closest to the outside of your
wrist and facing you.
2. Align both ends of the wristband so they are directly overlapping each other
with the clasp over the two holes that best fit your wrist.
3. Squeeze both the clasp and the wristband between your thumb and forefinger
until you hear a click.

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You’ll know your Flex wristband is securely fastened if both ends of the wristband
are fully inserted.
NOTE: If you’re having trouble, try securing the wristband off your wrist to get a feel
for how it securely clasps and then try again on your wrist.
Care and wearing tips
Keep the following tips in mind when caring for your Flex:
•Clean and dry the Flex regularly, particularly under the band.
•Wear your Flex band loosely enough to allow air circulation.
•Use skin care products sparingly on the areas of the wrist covered by the Flex.
•If you notice any signs of skin irritation or experience any discomfort, please
discontinue use.

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Setting up your Flex
You can set up your Flex using a computer or one of our mobile apps for iOS,
Android, and Windows Phone.
Setting up your Flex with a computer
To set up your Flex using your computer, you’ll first install Fitbit Connect. Fitbit
Connect is the software application that connects (“pairs”) your Flex to your
Fitbit.com dashboard, where you can view your data, log food, and more.
Mac and PC requirements
Software
Mac OS 10.5 or later
Internet Connection
Hardware
USB port
Software
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
Internet Connection
Hardware
USB port
Downloading Fitbit Connect
1. Go to http://www.fitbit.com/setup.
2. Scroll down and click the pink Download button. If the button does not
correctly show your type of computer (for example, if it says “Download for
Mac” when you’re on a PC), choose the correct type before clicking the
button.
3. You’ll be prompted to open or save the installation file. Choose to save the file.
Installing Fitbit Connect and pairing your Flex
1. Plug your wireless sync dongle into your computer’s USB port and have your
charged tracker nearby.
2. Find the file you just downloaded. If you don’t see it in your Downloads list,
search for it using the file name:
-For Mac: Install Fitbit Connect.pkg
-For Windows: FitbitConnect_Win.exe
3. Once you find the file, double-click it to begin installing Fitbit Connect.
4. Follow the brief onscreen instructions to finish setting up. You’re ready to get
moving.
Syncing your Flex
Now that Fitbit Connect is installed, your Flex will automatically and wirelessly sync
with your computer every 20 minutes or so if the following requirements are met:

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•Your Flex is within 15-20 feet of your computer and has new data to upload
(meaning if you haven’t moved, an automatic sync won’t occur).
•Your computer is powered on, awake, and connected to the Internet.
•The wireless sync dongle is inserted into a USB port and is recognized by the
computer.
When Flex syncs, your data is uploaded to your Fitbit.com dashboard. Flex holds
detailed minute-by-minute information for the most recent 7 days and daily activity
summaries for 30 days. For the most accurate dashboard possible, sync your Flex
regularly.
To manually synchronize your Flex with your dashboard, click the Fitbit Connect icon
located near the date and time on your computer and click Sync Now.
Setting up your Flex with a mobile device
You can set up and wirelessly sync your Flex using over 120 mobile devices that
support Bluetooth 4.0 technology. To see if your mobile device is compatible for
syncing with your Flex, visit www.fitbit.com/devices. If your device is listed, you can
then download our free iOS, Android, or Windows Phone apps. Once downloaded,
open the app and follow the setup instructions provided.
NOTE: If your mobile device is not compatible to sync via Bluetooth 4.0, you can still
use the Fitbit app to view your data and track your progress, you’ll just need
to set up and sync using a Mac or PC.