Fitbit Zip charge 6 User manual

User Manual
Version 1.0

Table of Contents
Get started 6
What's in the box 6
Charge your tracker 7
Set up 8
See your data in the Fitbit app 8
Unlock Fitbit Premium 9
Wear Charge 6 10
Placement for all-day wear vs. exercise 10
Fasten the band 11
Handedness 12
Wear and care tips 13
Change the band 13
Remove a band 13
Attach a band 14
Basics 15
Navigate Charge 6 15
Basic navigation 15
Quick settings 16
Button shortcut 18
Adjust settings 18
Display 19
Quiet modes 19
Other settings 20
Check battery level 20
Set up device lock 21
Adjust always-on display 22
Turn off the screen 23
Clock Faces and Apps 24
Change the clock face 24
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Open apps 24
Find Phone 25
Notifications from your phone 26
Set up notifications 26
See incoming notifications 26
Manage notifications 27
Turn off notifications 27
Answer or reject phone calls 28
Respond to messages (Android phones) 29
Timekeeping 30
Set an alarm 30
Dismiss or snooze an alarm 30
Use the timer or stopwatch 31
Activity and Wellness 32
See your stats 32
Track a daily activity goal 33
Choose a goal 33
Track your hourly activity 33
Track your sleep 34
Set a sleep goal 34
Get insights into your long-term sleep behaviors 34
Learn about your sleep habits 34
Manage stress 35
Use the EDA Scan app 35
Check your stress management score 36
Advanced health metrics 36
Exercise and Heart Health 38
Track your exercise automatically 38
Track and analyze exercise with the Exercise app 39
Customize your exercise settings 41
Check your workout summary 42
Check your heart rate 42
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Custom heart-rate zones 44
Earn Active Zone Minutes 44
Receive heart-rate notifications 45
See your heart rate on equipment and apps 46
Check your daily readiness score 46
View your cardio fitness score 47
Share your activity 47
Contactless Payments 48
Use credit and debit cards 48
Set up contactless payments 48
Make purchases 48
Change your default card 50
Pay for transit 50
Lifestyle 51
Control music with YouTube Music controls 51
GoogleMaps 52
Update, Restart, and Erase 53
Update Charge 6 53
Restart Charge 6 53
Erase Charge 6 54
Troubleshooting 55
Heart-rate signal missing 55
GPS signal missing 55
Other issues 56
General Info and Specifications 57
Sensors andComponents 57
Materials 57
Wireless technology 57
Haptic feedback 57
Battery 58
Memory 58
Display 58
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Band size 58
Environmental conditions 58
Learn more 59
Return policy and warranty 59
Regulatory and Safety Notices 59
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Get started
Boost your routine with Fitbit Charge 6*, the only premium fitness tracker with
Google built in. With the fitness tools you need to stay motivated and crush your
goals, running your day and your routine has never been easier.
Take a moment to review our complete safety information at support.google.com.
Charge 6 is not intended to provide medical or scientific data.
*Fitbit Charge 6 works with most phones running Android 9.0 or newer or iOS 15 or newer and requires a Google
Account, Fitbit mobile app and internet access. Some features require a Fitbit mobile app and/or a paid
subscription. See fitbit.com/devices for more information.
What's in the box
Your Charge 6 box includes:
Tracker with small band
(color and material varies) Charging cable Additional large band
The detachable bands on Charge 6 come in a variety of colors and materials, sold
separately.
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Charge your tracker
A fully-charged Charge 6 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 Charge 6:
1. Plug the charging cable into the USB port on your computer, a UL-certified
USB wall charger, or another low-energy charging device.
2. Hold the other end of the charging cable near the port on the back of the
tracker until it attaches magnetically. Make sure the pins on the charging cable
align with the port on the back of your tracker.
Charging fully takes about 1-2 hours. While Charge 6 charges, double-tap the screen
or press the button to turn it on and check the battery level. Swipe right on the
battery screen to use Charge 6. A fully charged tracker shows a solid battery icon.
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Set up
Set up Charge 6 with the Fitbit app for iPhones and iPads or Android phones. The
Fitbit app is compatible with most popular phones. See fitbit.com/devices to check
if your phone is compatible.
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.
3. Tap Sign in with Google, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
device.
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 the related help article.
See your data in the Fitbit app
Open the Fitbit app on your phone to see your health metrics, activity and sleep
data, choose a workout or mindfulness session, and more.
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Unlock Fitbit Premium
Fitbit Premium is your personalized resource in the Fitbit app that helps you stay
active, sleep well, and manage stress. A Premium subscription includes programs
tailored to your health and fitness goals, personalized insights, hundreds of
workouts from fitness brands, guided meditations, and more.
Customers can redeem a Fitbit Premium trial subscription in the Fitbit app. 1
For more information, see the related help article.
1New and returning Fitbit Premium users only. Must activate membership within 60 days of device activation
(requires valid payment method). Automatically renews at $9.99/mo* after trial ends. Cancel before to avoid
recurring fees. Content and features may change, and are not available in all regions. This membership cannot be
gifted. See here for more details. T&C apply.
* UK regional renewal rate is £7.99/mo.
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Wear Charge 6
WearCharge 6 around your wrist. If you need to attach a different size band, or if
you purchased another band, see the instructions in "Change the band" on page13.
Placement for all-day wear vs. exercise
When you're not exercising, wear Charge 6 a finger's width above your wrist bone.
In general, it's always important to give your wrist a break on a regular basis by
removing your tracker for around an hour after extended wear. We recommend
removing your tracker while you shower. Although you can shower while wearing
your tracker, not doing so reduces the potential for exposure to soaps, shampoos,
and conditioners, which can cause long-term damage to your tracker and may
cause skin irritation.
For optimized heart-rate tracking while exercising:
lDuring a workout, experiment with wearing your tracker a bit higher on your
wrist 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 tracker is lower on your wrist.
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lWear your tracker 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).
Fasten the band
1. Place Charge 6 around your wrist.
2. Slide the bottom band through the first loop in the top band.
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3. Tighten the band until it fits comfortably, and press the peg through one of
the holes in the band.
4. Slide the loose end of the band through the second loop until it lies flat on
your wrist. Make sure the band isn’t too tight. Wear the band loosely enough
that it can move back and forth on your wrist.
Handedness
For greater accuracy, you must specify whether you wear Charge 6 on your
dominant or non-dominant hand. Your dominant hand is the one you use for writing
and eating. To start, the Wrist setting is set to non-dominant. If you wear Charge 6
on your dominant hand, change the Wrist setting in the Fitbit app:
From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap the devices icon Charge 6
Wrist Dominant.
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Wear and care tips
lClean your band and wrist regularly with a soap-free cleanser.
lIf your tracker gets wet, remove and dry it completely after your activity.
lTake your tracker off from time to time.
For more information, visit the Fitbit Wear & Care page.
Change the band
Charge 6 comes with a small band attached and an additional large, bottom band in
the box. Boththe top and bottom bands can be swapped with accessory bands,
sold separately on fitbit.com. For band measurements, see "Band size" on page58.
Fitbit Charge 5 bands are compatible with Fitbit Charge 6.
Remove a band
1. Turn over Charge 6 and find the band latches.
2. To release the latch, use your fingernail to press the flat button toward the
band.
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3. Gently pull the band away from the tracker to release it.
4. Repeat on the other side.
Attach a band
To attach a band, press it into the end of the tracker until you hear a click and it
snaps into place. The band with the loops and peg attaches to the top of the
tracker.
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Basics
Learn how to manage settings, navigate the screen, and check the battery level.
Navigate Charge 6
Charge 6 has a colorAMOLEDtouchscreen display and 1 button.
Navigate Charge 6 by tapping the screen, swiping side to side and up and down, or
pressing the button. To preserve battery, the tracker’s screen turns off when not in
use, unless you turn on the always-on display setting. For more information, see
"Adjust always-on display" on page22.
Basic navigation
The home screen is the clock.
lFirmly tap the screen twice, press the button, or turn your wrist to wake
Charge 6.
lSwipe down from the top of the screen to access quick settings, the Payments
app, the Find Phone app, and the Settings app. While in quick settings, swipe
right or press the button to return to the clock screen.
lSwipe up to see your daily stats. To return to the clock screen, swipe right or
press the button.
lSwipe left and right to see the apps on your tracker.
lSwipe right to go back to a previous screen. Press the button to return to the
clock screen. For best results, place your thumb and index finger on either side
of the tracker and squeeze to press the button.
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Quick settings
For a faster way to access certain settings, swipe down from the clock face.Tap a
setting to adjust it. When you turn off a setting, the icon appears dim with a line
through it.
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Settings app Tap the Settings app to open it. For more
information, see "Adjust settings" on the next page.
Water lock Turn on the water lock setting when you're in water, for
example showering or swimming, to prevent your
screen from activating. When water lock is on, your
screen locks, and the water lock icon appears at the
bottom. Notifications and alarms still appear on your
tracker, but you must unlock your screen to interact
with them.
To turn on water lock, swipe down from the clock
screen tap Water Lock firmly tap your screen
twice. To turn off water lock, firmly double-tap the
middle of the screen with your finger. If you don't see
"Unlocked" appear on screen, try tapping harder.
Turning off this feature uses the accelerometer in your
device, which takes more force to activate.
Note that water lock turns on automatically when you
start a swim in the Exercise app.
Find Phone Tap to open the Find Phone app . For more
information, see "Find Phone" on page25.
HRon equipment Turn on HRon equipment to connect Charge 6 to
compatible exercise equipment and see your real-time
heart rate directly on the display. For more
information, see "See your heart rate on equipment and
apps" on page46.
Sleep mode When the sleep mode setting is on:
lNotifications, goal celebrations, and reminders
are muted.
lThe screen's brightness is set to dim.
lThe screen stays dark when you turn your wrist.
To wake Charge 6, firmly tap the screen twice.
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lThe sleep mode icon illuminates in quick
settings.
Sleep mode turns off automatically when you set a
sleep schedule. For more information, see "Adjust
settings" below
You can't turn on the do not disturb setting and sleep
mode at the same time.
DNDmode When the do not disturb setting is on:
lNotifications, goal celebrations, and reminders
are muted.
lThe do not disturb icon illuminates in quick
settings.
You can't turn on the do not disturb setting and sleep
mode at the same time.
Google Wallet Make contactless payments from your wrist. For more
information, see "Contactless Payments" on page48.
Button shortcut
Double-press the button to open contactless payments.
Adjust settings
Manage basic settings in the Settings app . Swipe down from the clock screen
and tap the Settings app to open it. Tap a setting to adjust it. Swipe to see the full
list of settings.
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Display
Brightness Change the screen's brightness.
Screen
wake
Change whether the screen turns on when you turn your wrist.
Screen
timeout
Adjust the amount of time before the screen turns off or switches to
the always-on display clock face.
Always-on
display
Turn always-on display on or off. For more information, see "Adjust
always-on display" on page22.
Quiet modes
Do not
disturb
Turn off all notifications.
Sleep
mode
Adjust sleep mode settings, including setting a schedule for the mode
to automatically turn on and off.
To set a schedule:
1. Open the Settings app and tap Quiet modes Sleep Mode
Schedule Interval.
2. Tap the start or end time to adjust when the mode turns on and
off. Swipe up or down to change the time, and tap the time to
select it. Sleep mode automatically turns off at the time you
schedule, even if you manually turned it on.
Exercise
focus
Turn off notifications while using the Exercise app .
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Other settings
Heart rate Turn heart-rate tracking on or off.
AZMnotifications Turn the heart-zone notifications that you receive during
everyday activity on or off. For more information, see the
related help article.
Button lock Prevent the button on your tracker from activating while your
screen is off. To turn on Button Lock, tap the setting Turn
on.
Vibrations Adjust your tracker's vibration strength.
GPS Choose the GPS mode. For more information, see the related
help article.
Magnify settings Turn on Magnify to zoom in when you triple-tap the screen.
Choose between 2x and 3x magnification. To zoom out again,
tap the screen once.
Device Info View your tracker's regulatory information and activation
date, which is the day your tracker's warranty begins. The
activation date is the day you set up your device.
Tap Device Info System Info to see the activation date.
For more information, see the related help article.
Restart device Tap Restart device Restart to restart your tracker.
Check battery level
From the clock face, swipe up. The battery level is at the top of the screen.
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