Fitbit Zip FB512 User manual

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Model FB512
User Manual

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Table of Contents
Get started 4!
Set up Model FB512 5!
Unlock Fitbit Premium 7!
Wear Model FB512 8!
Change the wristband 9!
Basics 10!
Apps and Clock Faces 16!
Voice Assistant 18!
Lifestyle 19!
Notifications 20!
Timekeeping 23!
Activity, Sleep & Other Stats 24!
Fitness and Exercise 28!
Music and Podcasts 33!
Fitbit Pay 36!
Update, Restart, and Erase 39!
Troubleshooting 41!
General Info and Specifications 43!
Regulatory & Safety Notices 46!
USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 46!
Canada: Industry Canada (IC) statement 47!
European Union (EU) 48!
IP Rating 49!
Argentina 49!
Belarus 49!
Customs Union 49!
China 50!

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India 51!
Indonesia 51!
Israel 51!
Japan 51!
Mexico 52!
Oman 52!
Philippines 52!
South Korea 53!
Taiwan 54!
United Arab Emirates 57!
Safety Statement 57!

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Get started
Elevate your day with Fitbit Model FB512, the premium health and fitness watch with Amazon Alexa
Built-in, fitness features, apps, and more. Take a moment to review our complete safety information at
fitbit.com/safety.
What's in the box
Your Model FB512 box includes:
Watch with small wristband
(color and material varies)
Charging cable
Additional large wristband
The detachable wristbands on Model FB512 come in a variety of colors and materials, sold separately.

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Set up Model FB512
For the best experience, use the Fitbit app for iPhones and iPads or Android phones.
To create a Fitbit account, you're prompted to enter your birthdate, height, weight, and sex to calculate
your stride length and to estimate distance, basal metabolic rate, and calorie burn. After you set up your
account, your first name, last initial, and profile picture are visible to all other Fitbit users. You have the
option to share other information, but most of the information you provide to create an account is
private by default.
Charge your watch
A fully-charged Model FB512 has a battery life of 5+ days. Battery life and charge cycles vary with use
and other factors; actual results will vary.
To charge Model FB512:
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. Attach Model FB512 to the charging cradle. The cable comes out the opposite side of the button.
The percent charged appears on screen.
While the watch charges, tap the screen twice to turn the screen on and check the battery level. Tap
again to use Model FB512.
Set up with your phone or tablet
Set up Model FB512 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:
● Apple App Store for iPhones and iPads
● Google Play Store for Android phones
2. Install the app, and open it.
● If you already have a Fitbit account, log in to your account > tap the Today tab > your
profile picture > Set Up a Device.

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● If 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 Model FB512 to your account.
When you're done with setup, read through the guide to learn more about your new watch and then
explore the Fitbit app.
Connect to Wi-Fi
During setup, you're prompted to connect Model FB512 to your Wi-Fi network. Model FB512 uses Wi-Fi
to more quickly download playlists and apps from the Fitbit App Gallery, and for faster, more reliable OS
updates.
Model FB512 can connect to open, WEP, WPA personal, and WPA2 personal Wi-Fi networks. Your watch
won't connect to 5GHz, WPA enterprise, or public Wi-Fi networks that require more than a password to
connect⁠—for example, logins, subscriptions, or profiles. If you see fields for a username or domain when
connecting to the Wi-Fi network on a computer, the network isn't supported.
For best results, connect Model FB512 to your home Wi-Fi network. Make sure you know the network
password before connecting.
For more information, see help.fitbit.com.
See your data in the Fitbit app
Sync Model FB512 to transfer your data to the Fitbit app, where you can view your activity and sleep
data, log food and water, participate in challenges, and more. For best results, keep all-day sync turned
on, so that Model FB512 syncs periodically with the app. All-day sync is required for certain features on
Model FB512, such as voice assistant support.

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Unlock Fitbit Premium
Fitbit Premium helps you build healthy habits by offering tailored workouts, insights into how your
behavior impacts your health, and personalized plans to help you reach your goals.
Fitbit Premium includes:
● Detailed programs tailored to your health and fitness goals
● Insights on your activity and progress throughout programs
● Step-by-step workouts with Fitbit Coach
For more information, see help.fitbit.com.

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Wear Model FB512
Place Model FB512 around your wrist. If you need to attach a different size wristband, or if you
purchased another wristband, see the instructions in "Change the wristband".
Placement for all-day wear vs. exercise
When you're not exercising, wear Model FB512 a finger's width above your wrist bone.
For optimized heart-rate tracking while exercising:
● During a workout, experiment with wearing the device higher on your wrist (2 finger widths) for
an improved fit. Many exercises such as bike riding or weightlifting cause you to bend your wrist
frequently, which could interfere with the heart-rate signal if the watch is lower on your wrist.
● Wear your Fitbit device on top of your wrist, and make sure the back of the device is in contact
with your skin.
● Consider tightening your wristband before a workout and loosening it when you’re done. The
wristband should be snug but not constricting (a tight wristband restricts blood flow, potentially
affecting the heart-rate signal).
Handedness
For greater accuracy, you must specify whether you wear Model FB512 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 Model FB512 on your dominant hand, change the Wrist setting in
the Fitbit app:
From the Today tab in the Fitbit app, tap your profile picture > Model FB512 tile > Wrist Placement
> Dominant.

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Change the wristband
Model FB512 comes with a small wristband attached and an additional large, bottom wristband in the
box. Both the top and bottom wristbands can be swapped with accessory wristbands, sold separately on
fitbit.com. For wristband measurements, see "Wristband size" on page . All Versa series wristbands are
compatible with all devices in the Fitbit Versa series.
Remove a wristband
1.Turn over Model FB512 and find the quick-release button. While pressing the quick-release button
inward, gently pull the wristband away from the watch to release it.
3.Repeat on the other side.
Attach a wristband
1.To attach a wristband, move the band into the notch on the watch.
3.Repeat on the other side.

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Basics
Learn how to manage Model FB512's settings, set a personal PIN code, navigate the screen, and more.
Navigate Model FB512
Model FB512 has a color AMOLED touchscreen display and a force sensitive button.
Navigate Model FB512 by tapping the screen, swiping side to side and up and down, or pressing the
button. To preserve battery, the watch’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".
Basic Navigation
The home screen is a clockface. Here are the basic gestures for the watch:
● Swipe down from the top of the screen to see notifications.
● Swipe up to see widgets, including daily stats, weather and more. Widgets are configurable on
the watch.
● Swipe left to see the apps on the watch. While inside an app, swipe from left to right to go back.
More apps can be installed from the Fitbit mobile app.
● Swipe right to see your quick settings. Press the button to return to the clock face.
Button Shortcuts
There are two types of button shortcuts on the watch. These shortcuts are configurable, allowing you to
reach your favorite apps faster.