Fitbit Zip Alta HR User manual

User Manual
Version 1.5

Get started
Welcome to Fitbit Alta HR, the heart rate wristband that motivates you to reach
your goals in style. Take a moment to review our complete safety information at
fitbit.com/safety.
What's in the box
Your Alta HR box includes:
The detachable bands on Alta HR come in a variety of colors and materials, sold
separately.
Charge your tracker
A fully-charged Alta HR has a battery life of up to 7 days. Battery life and charge
cycles vary with use and other factors; actual results will vary.
To charge Alta HR:
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1. Plug the charging cable into the USB port on your computer, or a UL-certified
USB wall charger, or another low-energy charging device.
2. Clip the other end of the charger into the port on the back of Alta HR. The pins
of the charging cable must be lined up with the charging port on Alta HR and
securely locked into place. You'll know the connection is secure when the
tracker vibrates and you see a battery icon on the screen.
Charging fully takes up to 2 hours. While the tracker charges, tap it to check the
battery level. A fully charged tracker shows a solid battery icon.
Set up with your phone
Set up Alta HR with the Fitbit app for iPhones and iPads or Android phones. The
Fitbit app is compatible with most popular phones and tablets. For more
information, see fitbit.com/devices.
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To get started:
1. Download the Fitbit app:
lApple App Store for iPhones
lGoogle Play Store for Android phones
2. Install the app, and open it.
lIf you already have a Fitbit account, log in to your account > tap the
Today tab > your profile picture > Set Up a Device.
lIf 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 Alta HR 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.
For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
See your data in the Fitbit app
Open the Fitbit app on your phone to view your activity and sleep data, log food
and water, participate in challenges, and more.
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Wear Alta HR
PlaceAlta HR around your wrist. If you purchased another band, see the
instructions in "Change the band" on the facing page.
Placement for all-day wear vs. exercise
When you're not exercising, wear Alta HR a finger's width above your wristbone.
For optimized heart-rate tracking while exercising:
lDuring a workout, experiment with wearing the device higher on your wrist (3
finger widths)for an improved fit. Many exercises such as bike riding or
weight lifting cause you to bend your wrist frequently, which could interfere
with the heart-rate signal if the watch is lower on your wrist.
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lWear your Fitbit device on top of your wrist, and make sure the back of the
device is in contact with your skin.
lConsider tightening your band before a workout and loosening it when you’re
done. The band should be snug but not constricting (a tight band restricts
blood flow, potentially affecting the heart-rate signal).
Wrist choice and handedness
For greater accuracy, you must specify which wrist you wear Alta HR on, and which
hand you consider dominant. Your dominant hand is the one you use for writing and
eating. To start, Wrist Placement is set to Left and Handedness is set to Right.
Change either setting in the Fitbit app:
From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture >Alta HR tile
>Wrist Placement or Handedness.
Change the band
The wristband has two separate bands (top and bottom) that you can swap with
accessory bands sold separately.
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Remove a band
1. Turn over Alta HR and find the band latches.
2. To release the latch, press down on the flat button on the band.
3. Slide the band up from the tracker to release it.
4. Repeat on the other side.
If you’re having trouble removing the band or if it feels stuck, gently move the band
back and forth to release it.
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Attach a new band
Before you attach a new wristband, first identify the top and bottom bands. The top
band has a buckle on it and should be attached on the side closest to the charging
port. The bottom band has notches in it.
To attach a new band, slide it down on the end of the tracker until you feel it snap
into place.
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Basics
Learn how best to navigate, check the battery level, and care for your tracker.
Navigate Alta HR
Alta HR has an OLED tap display that can be oriented horizontally or vertically. You
can choose from several clock faces, each with a unique design. Single-tap the
display to flip through your stats.
When you’re not using Alta HR the display is dimmed. To wake it up:
lDouble-tap your tracker.
lTurn your wrist towards you. This behavior, known as Quick View, can be
turned off in your tracker settings.
Tap your tracker
For best results, tap your tracker where the screen meets the band.
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Check battery level
If your battery is low, when you wake up your Alta HR you’ll see a low battery icon
after a few seconds. If you see a critical battery icon you’ll be unable to navigate to
any of the tracker screens until you charge your tracker. Your tracker continues to
track your activity until your battery runs out. Note that heart rate tracking will stop
when your battery level is at approximately 5%.
You can check your battery level at any time on the battery screen. To see the
battery screen you must turn on the battery menu item in the Fitbit app.
Change the clock face
Alta HR comes with several clock faces. To change your clock face:
1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Alta HR
tile.
2. Tap Clock Display.
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