Fitbit Zip FB301 User manual

User Manual
Version 1.3

Table of Contents
Get started 4
What's in the box 4
Insert the battery 4
Set up with your phone 5
See your data in the Fitbit app 6
Wear Zip 7
Clip Placement 7
Basics 8
Navigate Zip 8
Check battery level 8
Care for Zip 8
Activity Tracking 9
See your stats 9
Update Zip 10
Troubleshooting 11
Return policy and warranty 12
Regulatory & Safety Notices 13
USA:Federal Communications Commission(FCC) statement 13
Canada:Industry Canada (IC)statement 14
European Union (EU) 14
Australia 15
China 16
Wireless sync dongle 16
Zip 17
Israel 17
Mexico 17
Serbia 18
Singapore 18
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South Africa 18
South Korea 19
United Arab Emirates 19
Safety Statement 20
Important safety information 20
Battery precautions 20
Disposal and recycling information 21
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Get started
Welcome to the Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker. Take a moment to review our
complete safety information at fitbit.com/safety.
What's in the box
Your Zip box includes:
Tracker Clip Battery door
tool
Wireless sync
dongle
3V coin battery,
CR2025
Insert the battery
1. Remove your Zip from its packaging and then use the battery door tool to
unlock the battery door. Insert the tool into the slot on the back of the unit,
and turn the door counterclockwise to remove it.
2. Once the door has been removed, insert the provided battery into the back of
the unit, with the “+” sign facing up. The battery will rest in the center of the
compartment.
3. Once the battery is in place, align the arrow on the battery door with the
‘unlock’ icon on your Zip to put the battery door in place. Use the battery door
tool to ‘lock’ the battery door by turning it clockwise until the arrow on the
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door lines up with the ‘lock’ icon.
4. Once the display comes on, you will be ready to proceed with setup. The
device version of your Zip will appear on the display, followed by a series of
smiley faces, which are used to represent your activity level. The display will
remain on for 30 minutes after inserting the battery.
5. Take the wireless sync dongle from the box and plug it into a USB port on
your computer.
6. You are now ready to get started with setup.
Set up with your phone
Set up Zip 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:
1. Download the Fitbit app:
lApple App Store for iPhones
lGoogle Play Store for Android phones
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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 Zip 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 Zip
Learn how to best wear your tracker.
Clip Placement
Wear Zip on or close to your body with the screen facing outward. Secure the clip
tightly to a shirt pocket, bra, pants pocket, belt, or waistband. Try out a few
different locations to see what's most comfortable and secure for you.
If you experience skin irritation when wearing Zip on your bra or waistband, clip it to
an external piece of clothing instead, such as your belt or pocket.
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Basics
Learn how best to navigate, check the battery level, and care for your tracker.
Navigate Zip
Tap Zip to scroll through your stats. To conserve battery, the tracker's screen turns
off after 20 seconds if no steps are recorded. The display remains off until it's
moved.
Check battery level
From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture. The battery icon
next to Zip shows the tracker's current battery level.
Care for Zip
It's important to clean and dry Zip regularly. For more information, see
fitbit.com/productcare.
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Activity Tracking
Zip 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
Tap your Zip to see your daily stats:
lSteps taken
lDistance covered
lCalories burned
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Update Zip
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 Zip and in the Fitbit app until the update is
complete. Keep your tracker and phone close to each other during the update.
For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
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