User's Manual

BodyMedia FIT Armband and Display Manual BodyMedia FIT Armband and Display Manual

Removing the Armband strap from the Armband monitor

You will need to remove the Armband from its strap to upload data or to clean the

Armband.

1. With the Armband logo facing upward, apply

continuous downward pressure to the right side

of the Armband Monitor until it separates from

the Armband strap.

2. To reattach to the strap, locate the USB port on the Armband, then align port

with the indentations on the left side of the strap. Apply upward pressure to the

right side of the Armband until it snaps into place.

Armband Status Indicators

Power

When the Armband makes contact with your body, it will automatically power on.

This may take up to 10 minutes. Activation is indicated by a series of audio tones.

Please note that there is no power button on the Armband.

Battery/Memory

Before ﬁrst use, fully charge your Armband battery by removing the Armband strap

and connecting the Armband to your computer with the included USB cable.

Charging will take approximately three hours. The Status lights will ﬂash green

when the Armband is fully charged. Model AB155 will function for 4-6 days before

recharging is needed based upon individual usage. The Model AB155 Armband

can hold about 14 days of data.

To check if your Armband is ready to collect data, remove the Armband and press

the Armband’s Status button. The Status lights will indicate whether the Armband

is ready to collect data:

• Green (solid) = Armband is ready.

• Amber (slow ﬂashing) = Less than 24 hours of battery life or memory

remain. Plug in the Armband to charge and upload data.

• Red (fast ﬂashing) = Armband is not able to collect data. Plug in to

charge and upload data.

Status Button

Monitor

Status Lights

Armband strap