Fitbit Zip Alta User manual

User Manual
Version 1.4

Get started
Welcome to Fitbit Alta, a customizable fitness tracker that’s as versatile as your
personal style. Take a moment to review our complete safety information at
fitbit.com/safety.
What's in the box
Your Alta box includes:
Tracker Charging cable Wireless sync dongle
The detachable bands on Alta come in a variety of colors and materials, sold
separately.
Charge your tracker
A fully-charged Alta has a battery life of up to 5 days. Battery life and charge cycles
vary with use and other factors; actual results will vary.
To charge Alta:
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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. The pins of
the charging cable must be lined up with the charging port on Alta 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 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.
To get started:
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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 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
PlaceAlta around your wrist. If you purchased another band, see the instructions in
"Change the band" on page10.
Put on your band
1. Put on the band so the top of the tracker is on the outside or top of your wrist.
2. Align both ends of the band so they are directly overlapping each other with
the clasp over the two holes that best fit your wrist.
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3. Squeeze both the clasp and the band between your thumb and forefinger until
you hear a click.
You’ll know your Alta band is securely fastened if both ends of the band are fully
inserted.
NOTE: If you’re having trouble, try securing the band off your wrist to get a feel for
how it securely clasps and then try again on your wrist.
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Wrist choice and handedness
For greater accuracy, you must specify which wrist you wear Alta 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 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.
Remove a band
1. Turn over Alta and find the band latches.
2. To release the latch, press down on the flat button on the band.
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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.
Attach a new band
Before you attach a new wristband, first identify the top and bottom bands. The top
band has a clasp 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
Alta 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 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 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.
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 comes with several clock faces. To change your clock face:
1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Alta tile.
2. Tap Clock Display.
3. Swipe left and right to browse the available clock faces. Tap Choose to switch
to the selected clock face.
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Care for Alta
It's important to clean and dry Alta regularly. For more information, see
fitbit.com/productcare.
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Notifications
Alta can show call, text, and calendar 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). Then set up notifications:
1. From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture >Alta tile.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your tracker if you haven't already.
Call, text, and calendar notifications are turned on automatically.
Note that if you have an iPhone, Alta shows notifications from all calendars synced
to the Calendar app. If you have an Android phone, Alta shows calendar
notifications from the calendar app you choose during setup.
For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
See incoming notifications
When your phone and Alta are within range, a notification causes the tracker to
vibrate and the notification to appear on the display. If the display is off, turn your
wrist towards you or double-tap to wake it up. The notification is only visible for one
minute.
lPhone calls—the name or number of the caller scrolls 3 times.
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lText messages—the sender's name and message scroll once.
lCalendar alerts—the time and name of the event scroll once.
Note: Your device shows the first 40 characters of the notification. Check your
phone for the full message.
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Timekeeping
Alarms vibrate to wake or alert you at a time you set. Set up to 8 alarms to occur
once or on multiple days of the week.
Set an alarm
Alta vibrates to wake or alert you with an alarm. Set and delete alarms in the Fitbit
app. When the alarm goes off, double-tap the tracker to dismiss it.
For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
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Activity Tracking
Alta continuously tracks a variety of stats whenever you wear it. Data automatically
syncs when in range of the Fitbit app throughout the day.
See your stats
From the clock face, tap the screen to see your daily stats:
lSteps taken
lDistance covered
lCalories burned
lActive minutes
Find your complete history and other information detected by your tracker, such as
sleep data, in the Fitbit app.
Track a daily activity goal
Alta 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 10,000 steps per day. Choose to increase or decrease the number of steps,
or to change your goal to distance or calories burned.
For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
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Track your hourly activity
Alta helps you stay active throughout the day by keeping track of when you're
stationary and reminding you to move.
Reminders nudge you to walk at least 250 steps each hour. You feel a vibration and
see a reminder on your screen at 10 minutes before the hour if you haven't walked
250 steps.
When you meet the 250-step goal after receiving the reminder, you feel a second
vibration and see a celebration.
Turn on reminders to move in the Fitbit app.
For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
Track your sleep
Wear Alta to bed to automatically track your time asleep and movement during the
night to help you understand your sleep patterns. To see your sleep stats, sync your
tracker when you wake up and check the app.
Set a sleep goal
To start, you have a sleep goal of 8 hours of sleep per night. Customize this goal to
meet your needs.
For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
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Set a bedtime reminder
The Fitbit app can recommend consistent bedtimes and wake times to help you
improve the consistency of your sleep cycle. Turn on bedtime reminders to be
reminded nightly when it's time to start getting ready for bed.
For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
Learn about your sleep habits
Alta tracks several sleep metrics including when you go to bed, how long you're
asleep, and how long you spend awake or restless. Track your sleep with Alta and
check the Fitbit app to see your sleep patterns.
For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
Track your exercise automatically
Alta automatically recognizes and records many high-movement activities which
are at least 15 minutes long. Sync your device to see basic stats about your activity
in your exercise history.
For more information, including how to change the minimum duration before an
activity is tracked, see help.fitbit.com.
Share your activity
After you complete a workout, sync your tracker with the Fitbit app to share your
stats with friends and family.
For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
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Update Alta
Update your tracker to get the latest feature enhancements and product updates.
When an update is available, a notification appears in the Fitbit app. After you start
the update, a progress bar appears on Alta and in the Fitbit app until the update is
complete. Keep your tracker and phone close to each other during the update.
Note: Updating Alta takes several minutes and may be demanding on the battery.
We recommend plugging your tracker into the charger before starting the update.
For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following issues, restart your tracker:
lWon't sync
lWon't track steps or other data
lWon't respond to taps
To restart your tracker:
1. Plug the charging cable into the USB port on your computer or a UL-certified
USB wall charger.
2. Clip the other end of the charging cable to the port on the back of the tracker.
The pins on the charging cable must lock securely with the port. You’ll know
the connection is secure when the tracker vibrates and you see a battery icon
on your tracker’s display. The battery icon disappears after three seconds.
3. Press the button on your charging cable 3 times within 8 seconds, briefly
pausing between presses. The button is on the end of the charging cable that
is plugged into the computer. When you see the Fitbit logo and the tracker
vibrates, this means the tracker has restarted.
After your tracker restarts you can unplug it from the charging cable and put it back
on.
For more information or to contact Customer Support, see help.fitbit.com.
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