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Table of Contents Getting Started .................................................................................................... 1 What’s in the box ................................................................................................................................... 1 What’s in this document ...................................................................................................................... 1 Setting up your Fitbit Alta .....................................
Tracking a daily activity goal ...........................................................................................................13 Choosing a goal ................................................................................................................................13 Seeing goal progress ......................................................................................................................13 Tracking exercise ....................................................
Fitbit Alta General Info & Specifications ...................................................... 23 Sensors, wireless, and haptic feedback ......................................................................................23 Materials ..................................................................................................................................................23 Battery ........................................................................................................
Safety statement ..................................................................................................................................31 Important Safety Instructions .........................................................................................................31 Cautions ...............................................................................................................................................31 Care and wearing tips ...................................
Getting Started Welcome to Fitbit Alta™, a customizable fitness tracker that’s as versatile as your personal style. What’s in the box Your Fitbit Alta box includes: Fitbit Alta Charging cable Wireless sync dongle The Fitbit Alta has two parts: the removable wristband and the display. What’s in this document We get you started quickly by creating a Fitbit® account and making sure the tracker can synchronize the data it collects with your Fitbit dashboard.
Setting up your Fitbit Alta To make the most of your Alta, use the free Fitbit app available for iOS®, Android™, and Windows® 10 mobile devices. If you don’t have a compatible mobile device, you can use a computer and fitbit.com instead, but keep in mind that a mobile device is required for call, text, and calendar notifications. Setting up your tracker on your mobile device The Fitbit app is compatible with more than 200 mobile devices that support iOS, Android, and Windows 10 operating systems.
Open the app and follow the instructions to create a Fitbit account and set up your Alta. You can set up and sync wirelessly if your computer has Bluetooth®, otherwise you’ll need to use the wireless sync dongle that came in the box with your Alta. Setting up your tracker on your PC (Windows 8.1 and below) If you don’t have a compatible mobile device, you can set up your tracker with a computer and see your Fitbit stats on fitbit.com.
your Privacy settings and opt to share age, height, or weight with Fitbit friends. Syncing your tracker data to your Fitbit account Once you've set up and started using Alta, you'll need to make sure it regularly transfers (syncs) its data to Fitbit so you can track your progress, see your exercise history, earn badges, analyze your sleep logs, and more on your Fitbit dashboard. A daily sync is recommended but not required.
Getting to know your Fitbit Alta This section tells you how best to wear, navigate, and recharge your tracker. If you bought an accessory wristband, you’ll also find instructions for taking off the original band and putting on a different one. Wrist placement Review these tips to make sure you’re wearing your tracker correctly.
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 feel it snap into place. You’ll know your Alta wristband is securely fastened if both pegs on the clasp are fully inserted. Do not wear your Alta too tightly.
TIP: 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. Navigation Alta has an OLED tap display that can be oriented horizontally or vertically. You can choose from several clock faces, each with a unique design.
When you’re not using Alta the display is off. To wake it up: • • Double-tap your tracker. Turn your wrist towards you. This behavior, known as Quick View, can be turned off in your tracker settings. Single-tap to flip through your stats. Stats include steps taken, distance covered, calories burned, and active minutes. Tapping your tracker For best results, tap your tracker where the display meets the band as shown below. To wake up your tracker, double-tap it; to flip through your stats, single-tap it.
Battery life and charging Your fully charged Alta has a battery life of up to 5 days. Note that battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and many other factors. Actual results will vary Determining your current battery level When you tap your Alta to flip through your stats, the first screen will show a low battery icon if your battery is low. If you see a critically low icon you’ll be unable to flip through your stats.
Care It’s important to clean and dry your Alta regularly. For instructions and more information see http://www.fitbit.com/productcare. Changing the wristband The wristband has two separate bands (top and bottom) that you can swap with accessory bands sold separately. Removing a wristband To remove the wristband: 1. Turn over your Alta and find the band latches—there’s one on each end where the band meets the frame. 2. To release the latch, press down on the flat metal button on the strap. 3.
back and forth to release it. Attaching a new wristband Before you attach a new wristband, first identify the top and bottom bands. The top band has notches in it and should be attached on the side closest to the charging port. The bottom band has a clasp on it. To attach a band, slide it down on the end of the tracker until you feel it snap into place.
Automatic Tracking with Fitbit Alta Your Alta tracks a variety of stats automatically whenever you’re wearing it. Your tracker’s latest data is uploaded to your Fitbit dashboard whenever you sync.
Sync your tracker when you wake up to see last night’s sleep data on your Fitbit dashboard. Tracking a daily activity goal Alta tracks your progress towards a daily activity goal of your choice. When you reach your goal, the tracker vibrates and flashes in celebration. Choosing a goal By default your goal is 10,000 steps per day. You can change the goal to distance traveled, calories burned, or active minutes and select the corresponding value you prefer.
Tracking hourly activity The Reminders to Move feature helps keep you active throughout the day for better health and fitness. If you haven’t walked at least 250 steps in a given hour, at ten minutes before the hour you’ll feel a vibration reminding you to walk. If you accumulate enough steps in time you’ll see a congratulatory message. You can find more information about your hourly activity and stationary periods on your Fitbit dashboard.
Using Silent Alarms Alta can gently vibrate to wake or alert you with its silent alarm feature. You can set up to eight alarms to recur every day or on particular days of the week only. Setting silent alarms To set a silent alarm, choose a section below. Fitbit app for iOS 1. 2. 3. 4. On the Fitbit app dashboard, tap the tracker tile. Tap the Alta tile. Tap Silent Alarms. Tap Set a New Alarm. Select the alarm time then tap Save.
Dismissing or snoozing silent alarms The tracker flashes and vibrates when an alarm goes off. To dismiss the alarm, double-tap your tracker. If you don’t double-tap the tracker during the alarm, it will automatically repeat once.
Receiving Call, Text, & Calendar Notifications Over 200 compatible iOS and Android mobile devices let you receive incoming phone call, text message, and calendar event notifications on your Alta. To determine whether your device supports this feature, go to http://www.fitbit.com/devices. Note that notifications aren’t available with the Fitbit app for Windows. Calendar requirements Your tracker will show calendar events and any information sent from your calendar app to your mobile device.
For more information and instructions on making sure your mobile device permits notifications, see help.fitbit.com. Fitbit app for Android To turn on call, text, or calendar notifications: 1. Open the Fitbit app and tap the Alta tile. 2. Tap the Alta tile again. 3. Tap Notifications and turn on or off any combination of text, call, or calendar notifications. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to bond (connect) your mobile device with your tracker.
Customizing your Fitbit Alta This section explains how to adjust your display and modify certain tracker behaviors. Changing the clock face and orientation Alta comes with several clock faces available in horizontal and vertical styles. Note that call, text, and calendar notifications as well as reminders to move are shown horizontally, even if your clock orientation is vertical. Fitbit app for iOS To change the clock face: 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the Fitbit app and tap the Alta tile. Tap Clock Face.
Turning Quick View on or off By default, Alta’s display wakes up when you turn your wrist towards you. Known as Quick View, this setting can be turned on or off. Note that for Quick View to work you must be wearing the tracker properly as described in Wrist placement. Fitbit app for iOS To turn Quick View on or off: 1. Open the Fitbit app and tap the Alta tile. 2. Tap Quick View. 3. Adjust your setting. Fitbit app for Android To turn Quick View on or off: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Updating your Fitbit Alta Free feature enhancements and product improvements are occasionally made available through firmware updates. We recommend keeping your Alta up to date. You’ll be notified in the Fitbit app when an update is available. After you start the update, you’ll see a progress bar on your tracker and in the Fitbit app until the process is complete, followed by a confirmation message. Note that updating your Alta takes several minutes and may be demanding on the battery.
Troubleshooting your Fitbit Alta If you experience one of the following problems, it may be fixed by restarting your tracker: • • • • Not syncing despite successful setup Not responding to taps Unresponsive despite being charged Not tracking your steps or other data Note: Restarting your tracker reboots the device but does not delete any data. To restart your tracker: 1. Plug your charging cable into a USB port on your computer. 2. Insert the other end into the port on the back of your Alta.
Fitbit Alta General Info & Specifications Sensors, wireless, and haptic feedback Your Fitbit Alta contains the following sensors and motors: • • • A MEMS 3-axis accelerometer, which tracks your motion patterns A Bluetooth 4.0 radio transceiver A vibration motor, which allows Alta to vibrate for alarms, goals, notifications, and reminders Materials The wristband that comes with Alta is made of a flexible, durable elastomer material similar to that used in many sports watches. It does not contain latex.
Small wristband Fits a wrist between 5.5 and 6.7 inches in circumference Large wristband Fits a wrist between 6.7 and 8.1 inches in circumference Extra large wristband Fits a wrist between 8.1 and 9.3 inches in circumference Environmental conditions Operating Temperature 14° to 113° F (-10° to 45° C) Non-operating Temperature -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C) Water Resistant Splash proof. Do not shower or swim with the device.
Regulatory & Safety Notices Model Name: FB406 USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement This device complies with FCC part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Warning Changes or modifications not approved by Fitbit, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IC Notice to Users in accordance with RSS GEN: This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence (s). Son utilisation est soumise à Les deux conditions suivantes: 1.
Wireless sync dongle Alta Mexico IFETEL: RCPFIFB15-2258 27
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South Africa South Korea 클래스 B 장치 (가정 사용을위한 방송 통신 기기) : EMC 등록 주로 가정용 (B 급)으로하고, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 얻을이 장치. -. 사용 주파수 (Used frequency): 2402 MHz-2480 MHz -. 채널수 (The number of channels): 40 -. 공중선전계강도 (Antenna power): -7.4dBi -. 변조방식 (Type of the modulation): GFSK -. RF 출력(RF Output): 3.6dBm -. 안테나 유형(Antenna Type): Monopole Antenna (Stamped metal) -. 작동 온도 범위(Operating Temperature Range): -10°C ~ 50°C -.
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Safety statement This equipment has been tested to comply with safety certification in accordance with the specifications of EN Standard: EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12: 2011 + A2:2013. Important Safety Instructions Cautions • • • • • • • • • • • Prolonged contact may contribute to skin irritation or allergies in some users. The device contains electrical equipment that could cause injury if not handled properly.
Care and wearing tips • • • • • • • • • • • To reduce skin irritation, follow four simple wear and care tips: (1) Keep it clean; (2) keep it dry; (3) don’t wear it too tight, and (4) give your wrist a rest by removing the band for an hour after extended wear. Use skin care products sparingly on the areas of the skin covered by your Fitbit product. For more information visit http://www.fitbit.com/productcare. If you notice any skin irritation, remove your device.
Each country in the European Union has its own collection centers for batteries and electronic equipment recycling. For information about where to recycle your Fitbit product, contact your local waste management authority or the retailer where you bought the product. • • • Do not dispose of your Fitbit product with household waste. Disposal of the packaging and your Fitbit product should be done in accordance with local regulations.
