Fitbit Zip Charge User manual

Product Manual
Version 1.0

Table of Contents
Getting Started ....................................................................................................1!
Welcome ....................................................................................................................................................1!
What’s included.......................................................................................................................................1!
How to put on your Charge................................................................................................................1!
Setting up your Fitbit Charge...........................................................................4!
Setting up on your mobile device.................................................................................................. 4!
Setting up on your Mac or PC.......................................................................................................... 4!
Mac & PC requirements.................................................................................................................. 4!
Downloading Fitbit Connect ........................................................................................................ 4!
Installing and pairing your Charge..............................................................................................5!
Syncing wirelessly on your computer .......................................................................................5!
Tracking with Fitbit Charge ..............................................................................6!
Tracking sleep........................................................................................................................................ 6!
Tracking goals.........................................................................................................................................7!
Tracking exercise...................................................................................................................................7!
Getting to know your Fitbit Charge................................................................. 8!
Wearing your Charge.......................................................................................................................... 8!
Wearing on your dominant vs. non-dominant wrist........................................................... 8!
Using your Charge in wet conditions........................................................................................ 8!
Battery life and charging your Charge......................................................................................... 8!
Care instructions ................................................................................................................................... 9!
Using Silent Alarms .......................................................................................... 10!
Setting silent alarms ...........................................................................................................................10!
Dismissing silent alarms ....................................................................................................................10!
Your Fitbit.com Dashboard .............................................................................. 11!

Browser requirements ........................................................................................................................ 11!
Using your dashboard......................................................................................................................... 11!
Device info........................................................................................................................................... 11!
Managing your Charge from Fitbit.com .................................................................................. 11!
Updating Fitbit Charge .....................................................................................13!
Restarting your Fitbit Charge......................................................................... 14!
Fitbit Charge General Info & Specifications ..................................................15!
Sensors and motors............................................................................................................................ 15!
Battery ..................................................................................................................................................... 15!
Memory.................................................................................................................................................... 15!
Size ............................................................................................................................................................16!
Environmental conditions.................................................................................................................16!
Help ...........................................................................................................................................................16!
Return policy and warranty .............................................................................................................16!
Regulatory & Safety Notices ............................................................................17!
USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ......................................... 17!
Canada: Industry Canada (IC) statement................................................................................... 17!
European Union (EU) ......................................................................................................................... 18!
Australia and New Zealand.............................................................................................................. 18!
Mexico ...................................................................................................................................................... 18!
Singapore................................................................................................................................................ 18!
South Korea ...........................................................................................................................................19!
Taiwan...................................................................................................................................................... 19!
Russia ......................................................................................................................................................20!
United Arab Emirates........................................................................................................................20!
Safety Statement ................................................................................................................................20!
Important Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... 21!
Cautions............................................................................................................................................... 21!

Care and Wearing Tips.................................................................................................................. 21!
Built-In Battery Precautions ....................................................................................................... 22!
Disposal and Recycling Information............................................................................................ 22!

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Getting Started
Welcome
Welcome to Fitbit Charge, the high-performance wristband tracker that helps you
meet your fitness goals.
What’s included
Your Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband box includes:
Charge wristband
Charging cable
Wireless sync
dongle
How to put on your Charge
1. Put on the wristband so the screen is closest to the outside of your wrist and
facing you.

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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 soft click.

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You’ll know your Charge wristband is securely fastened if both pegs on the clasp 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.

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Setting up your Fitbit Charge
You can set up and sync your Charge by using the Fitbit app for mobile devices or
by installing Fitbit Connect on your Mac or PC.
Setting up on your mobile device
You can set up and wirelessly sync your Charge using select mobile devices that
support Bluetooth 4.0 technology. To see if your mobile device is compatible for
syncing with your Charge, visit www.fitbit.com/devices. If your device is listed, you
can then download our free iOS, Android, or Windows Phone app and follow the
installation process in the app.
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.
Setting up on your Mac or PC
To set up your Charge on your computer, install Fitbit Connect. Fitbit Connect is the
software application that connects (“pairs”) your Charge to your Fitbit.com
dashboard and services. Fitbit Connect lets you sync your data so you can see it in
your Fitbit.com dashboard and also lets you manage device settings. It is free to
download at http://www.fitbit.com/setup.
Mac & PC requirements
Software
Mac OS 10.5 or later
Internet Connection
Hardware
USB port
Software
Windows Vista, 7, 8
Internet Connection
Hardware
USB port
Downloading Fitbit Connect
1. Plug in your dongle and have your tracker nearby, turned on, and charged.
2. Go to http://www.fitbit.com/setup.
3. Verify that your computer type (Mac or PC) is highlighted, then click the
Download Here button below Charge.

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Installing and pairing your Charge
1. Go to the folder containing the file you downloaded and look for the
installation program:
-For Mac: Install Fitbit Connect.pkg
-For Windows: FitbitConnect_Win.exe
2. Double-click the file name to start the installation and linking process.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup and pair your Charge with
your Fitbit.com dashboard.
Syncing wirelessly on your computer
Your Charge will automatically and wirelessly sync every 20 minutes or so if the
following requirements are met:
•There is new data to upload
•Your computer is powered on, awake, and connected to the Internet
•Your wireless sync dongle is inserted into a USB port and recognized by the
computer
•Fitbit Connect is installed and running
•Your Charge is charged and within 15-20 feet of your computer
You can manually sync your Charge by opening Fitbit Connect and selecting Sync
Now.

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Tracking with Fitbit Charge
Your Charge tracks:
•Steps taken
•Distance traveled
•Floors climbed
•Calories burned
•Hours slept
•Quality of sleep
To scroll through your stats simply press the button on the side of your Charge.
You’ll see the time followed by an icon and stat in turn. If you have an alarm set,
your display will also show the next alarm time.
Time Steps Taken Distance Traveled
Floors Climbed Calories Burned
Tracking sleep
Your Charge can track the hours you sleep and your movement to help you
understand your sleep quality.
To enter sleep mode, press and hold the button on the side of your Charge. You’ll
feel a vibration and a stopwatch icon will appear, indicating that sleep mode has
begun.
When you wake up, exit sleep mode by pressing and holding the button until it
vibrates. Log into Fitbit.com and go to Log > Sleep or the sleep dashboard tile to
view last night’s sleep summary. You can also view the information on your mobile
device.
If you forget to put your Charge into sleep mode, you can always enter your sleep
time at http://www.fitbit.com/sleep.

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Tracking goals
Your Charge is designed to track your progress towards a main goal that you define
on your Fitbit.com dashboard. The goal can be set for steps taken, distance traveled,
calories burned, or floors climbed.A progress bar below your goal keeps you
motivated throughout the day. When you reach your goal, Charge will vibrate and
flash to celebrate.
To choose the specific goal you want to track:
1. Log in to your Fitbit.com dashboard.
2. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the page.
3. Click Settings.
4. Find and edit the Daily Goal Progress setting.
5. Sync your Charge to send the new goal to your tracker.
Once you’ve chosen which goal you want to track, you can set a specific value for
that goal on the Fitbit.com dashboard page or using the Fitbit app for mobile. For
example, instead of the default 10,000 steps per day, you may want your goal to be
15,000 per day. To change your goal value using your dashboard:
1. Log into your Fitbit.com dashboard.
2. Find the tile that corresponds to your goal.
3. Click the gear icon in the lower left corner of the tile.
4. Change your Daily Goal value.
Tracking exercise
Your Charge automatically tracks your steps taken, distance traveled, floors climbed,
active minutes, and calories burned throughout the day. Using the activity mode
feature you can choose to track a specific activity in greater detail. Activity mode
works similar to the trip mode on a car’s odometer. For example, if you put your
tracker in activity mode and go for a run, once you stop activity mode at the end of
the run and sync your data, you’ll see an entry on your activity log. The entry
provides a summary of the activity's stats as well as a minute-by-minute graph.
To put your Charge in activity mode, press and hold the button until a stopwatch
icon appears. When you finish the activity, press and hold the button again to turn
off activity mode.

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Getting to know your Fitbit Charge
Wearing your Charge
Your Charge is designed to be most accurate when worn on your wrist.
Wearing on your dominant vs. non-dominant wrist
To get the most accurate reading from your Charge, configure whether you are
wearing the wristband on your dominant or non-dominant wrist. Your dominant wrist
is the one you use for most day-to-day activities, such as writing or throwing a ball.
To configure this setting:
1. Log in to Fitbit.com.
2. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the dashboard.
3. Click Settings.
4. Find and edit the Dominant Wrist setting.
5. Sync your Charge to send the change to your tracker.
Using your Charge in wet conditions
Your Charge is water resistant, which means it is splash, rain, and sweat-proof. It
should not be used while showering or swimming.
Battery life and charging your Charge
Your Charge contains a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.
With normal use, your fully charged Charge should last about five to seven days
before needing a charge. You can check the level of your battery by logging into
Fitbit.com and clicking the gear icon on the top-right corner of the page or looking
at the mobile app.
When you press the button on your Charge to cycle through your stats, the first
screen will show a battery if there is approximately one day or less of battery life
remaining.

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To charge your Charge, plug the charging cable into the USB port on your computer
and plug the other end into the port on the back of the Charge.
Care instructions
Regularly clean your band—especially after sweating or exposing your skin to
substances like soaps and lotions that can get trapped beneath the band. Do not use
household cleansers or chlorine bleach. Instead, use a soapless cleanser, rinse well,
and dry with a soft towel. If stains persist, try using rubbing alcohol and a soft-
bristled toothbrush. To clean the screen, use a soft eyeglass cloth.
We also recommend cleaning the charging contacts on the back of your tracker.
They can become obstructed by microscopic dirt or debris that prevents them from
making a good connection to the charger. Use a toothpick or toothbrush to clean the
charging contacts; do not scrape them with anything metal. Scraping may damage
the plating and result in corrosion.

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Using Silent Alarms
Your Charge can gently vibrate to wake or alert you with its silent alarm feature.
Silent alarms can be configured to recur every day or on particular days of the week.
You can create up to 8 silent alarms. Note that each alarm reduces battery life by a
small percentage.
Setting silent alarms
You can add, edit, and delete silent alarms from the Fitbit app on your mobile device
or in the Fitbit.com dashboard.
To set silent alarms using your Fitbit.com dashboard:
1. Log in to your Fitbit.com dashboard.
2. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the page.
3. Click Settings.
4. Find Silent Alarms and click the Add Alarm button.
5. Enter the time you want the alarm to alert you.
6. Choose how often you want the alarm to occur:
a. Once – Your alarm will alert you at the specified time and not repeat.
b. Repeats – Choose which days you want this alarm to repeat every week.
7. Click Save.
8. Sync your Charge to update your tracker with the new alarms.
Dismissing silent alarms
When your silent alarm goes off, your Charge will vibrate and the screen will flash.
This notification will repeat several times until dismissed. You can dismiss the alarm
by pressing the button on the side of the Charge.

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Your Fitbit.com Dashboard
Browser requirements
Browser
Mac Version
Windows
Version
Apple Safari
5.1.1 and higher
Not supported
Google Chrome
12 and higher
12 and higher
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Not supported
8 and higher
Mozilla Firefox
3.6.18 and higher
3.6.18 and higher
Using your dashboard
Fitbit provides you with a free online tool — the Fitbit.com dashboard — to help
track, manage, and evaluate your fitness progress. When you log into Fitbit.com, you
will automatically be taken to your dashboard. Your dashboard shows an overview of
your progress towards your goals, as well as graphs with historical data. You can also
use the dashboard to record your food intake, which many people find helps them
keep their fitness plan on track.
Device info
You can see a quick preview of your tracker’s last sync, battery level, and upcoming
alarms if you click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the page.
Managing your Charge from Fitbit.com
Manage your tracker from Fitbit.com by clicking the gear icon in the top-right corner
of the page and clicking Settings from the left sidebar.

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Settings allow you to change:
•Display Settings:Hide and show items to customize what you see on your
Charge’s OLED display. You can also drag items up and down to change the
order in which they appear.
•Daily Goal Progress: Choose which goal you want your Charge to track for you
throughout the day. You can edit the value of this goal from the Fitbit app on
your mobile device or on the Fitbit.com dashboard.
•Clock Display: Choose from three different clock styles.
•Dominant Wrist: Choose which wrist you wear your Charge on to get the most
accurate data readings.
•Sleep Tracking: Set the sensitivity of your sleep tracking by changing this
setting. The Normal setting, which is the default, is appropriate for most
people. If you are a sound sleeper, you can choose Sensitive to capture the
smallest movements of your body.
•Silent Alarms: Add, edit and delete silent alarms on your Charge.
NOTE: You must sync your Charge in order to apply any changed settings.

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Updating Fitbit Charge
Free feature enhancements and product improvements may be made available for
your Charge through updates.
Updating your Charge takes several minutes and is demanding on the battery. We
recommend that you charge your tracker before updating or while the update is in
progress.
You can update your Charge by using the Fitbit app on your mobile device or by
using Fitbit Connect on your computer.
To update your Charge using Fitbit Connect:
1. Plug in your dongle and have your tracker nearby, turned on, and charged.
2. Open Fitbit Connect.
3. From the Main Menu, choose Check for device update.
4. Log in to your account using your Fitbit.com credentials. Fitbit Connect will
now look for your Charge.
5. If an update has been found for your Charge, Fitbit Connect will display a
progress bar indicating that the update is in progress. Keep your Charge close
to your computer while you perform the update.
You’ll see a notification when the update completes.

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Restarting your Fitbit Charge
If you experience one of the following problems, it may be fixed by restarting your
tracker:
•Your tracker is not syncing
•Your tracker is not responding to movement
•Your tracker does not respond even when in a charger
•Your tracker has a battery charge but is not lighting up
•Your tracker isn't tracking your steps
•Your tracker isn't responding to button presses
To restart your Charge:
1. Plug your charging cable into a USB port on your computer and insert the
other end into the port on the back of your Charge. Your Charge will begin
charging.
2. Press and hold the button for 10 to 12 seconds until you see the Fitbit icon and
a version number (e.g. "V30").
3. Let go of the button.
4. Unplug your tracker from the charging cable.
Your Charge is now restarted. When you press your tracker’s button you should be
able to navigate through the screens as you normally would.
For additional troubleshooting suggestions see http://help.fitbit.com.

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Fitbit Charge General Info & Specifications
Sensors and motors
Your Charge uses a MEMS 3-axis accelerometer to measure your motion patterns
and determine your steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, and sleep quality.
Charge also contains:
•An altimeter, which measures floors climbed
•A vibration motor, which allows it to vibrate when alarms go off and when you
reach a goal
Battery
Charge contains a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.
Memory
Charge holds detailed minute-by-minute information for the most recent 7 days, and
30 days of daily summaries.
Your recorded data consists of steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, floors
climbed, active minutes, and sleep tracked.
Sync your Charge regularly to have the most detailed data available to view on your
Fitbit.com dashboard.
NOTE: Your Charge starts tracking your goal for the next day at 12:00AM for the
time zone selected in your personal settings on your Fitbit.com account. You
can adjust your time zone at http://www.fitbit.com/user/profile/edit or set it
to update automatically from the mobile app.
Though your stats reset to zero at midnight this does not delete the previous
day’s data; that data will be uploaded to your Fitbit.com dashboard the next
time you sync your Charge.

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Size
Length
Width
Small wristband
5.5 – 6.7 in
140 – 170
mm
.83 in
(21 mm)
Large wristband
6.3 – 7.9 in
161 – 200
mm
.83 in
(21 mm)
Extra large wristband
7.8 – 9.1 in
198 – 230
mm
.83 in
(21 mm)
Environmental conditions
Operating Temperature
-4° to 113° F
(-20° to 45° C)
Non-operating Temperature
-22° to 140° F
(-30° to 60° C)
Water Resistant
Splash proof. Do not shower with the device or
submerge it in water.
Maximum Operating Altitude
30,000 feet
(9,144 m)
Help
Troubleshooting and assistance for your Charge can be found at
http://help.fitbit.com.
Return policy and warranty
Warranty information and the Fitbit.com Store Return Policy can be found online at
http://www.fitbit.com/returns.