Fitbit Zip Alta User manual

User Manual
Version 1.4

Table of Contents
Get started 5
What's in the box 5
Charge your tracker 5
Set up with your phone 6
See your data in the Fitbit app 7
Wear Alta 8
Put on your band 8
Wrist choice and handedness 10
Change the band 10
Remove a band 10
Attach a new band 11
Basics 13
Navigate Alta 13
Tap your tracker 13
Check battery level 14
Change the clock face 14
Care for Alta 15
Notifications 16
Set up notifications 16
See incoming notifications 16
Timekeeping 18
Set an alarm 18
Activity Tracking 19
See your stats 19
Track a daily activity goal 19
Choose a goal 19
Track your hourly activity 20
Track your sleep 20
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Set a sleep goal 20
Set a bedtime reminder 21
Learn about your sleep habits 21
Track your exercise automatically 21
Share your activity 21
Update Alta 22
Troubleshooting 23
General Info and Specifications 24
Sensors 24
Materials 24
Wireless technology 24
Haptic feedback 24
Battery 24
Memory 25
Display 25
Band size 25
Environmental conditions 26
Learn more 26
Return policy and warranty 26
Regulatory & Safety Notices 27
USA:Federal Communications Commission(FCC) statement 27
Canada:Industry Canada (IC)statement 28
European Union (EU) 28
Australia and New Zealand 29
China 30
Wireless sync dongle 30
Alta 31
Japan 31
Mexico 31
Morocco 32
Oman 32
Philippines 32
Serbia 32
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Singapore 33
South Africa 33
South Korea 34
Taiwan 34
Wireless sync dongle 34
Alta 35
United Arab Emirates 36
Safety Statement 36
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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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