Product Manual Version 1.
Table of Contents Getting Started ................................................................................................... 1 Welcome .................................................................................................................................................... 1 What’s included ....................................................................................................................................... 1 How to put on your Charge ........................
Dismissing silent alarms ..................................................................................................................... 11 Receiving Call Notifications ............................................................................ 12 Enabling call notifications ................................................................................................................ 12 Managing call notifications ........................................................................
United Arab Emirates ........................................................................................................................ 23 Safety Statement ................................................................................................................................ 23 Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 23 Cautions ...........................................................
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.
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.
You’ll know your Charge wristband is securely fastened if both pegs on the clasp are fully inserted. NO TE: 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.
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.
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 process. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup and pair your Charge with your Fitbit.com dashboard. You’re ready to start stepping.
Tracking with Fitbit Charge Your Charge tracks: • • • • • • • Steps taken Distance traveled Floors climbed Calories burned Active minutes Hours slept Quality of sleep NOTE: Active minutes do not appear on the display, only in the dashboard and mobile app. 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.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. Log in to your Fitbit.com dashboard.
• • • distance covered floors climbed time of day Ending exercise mode When you finish the activity, press and hold the button to end exercise mode. Elapsed time will appear for about 4 seconds, and then the following stats will display across the screen: • • • • • elapsed time calories burned steps taken distance covered floors climbed After the stats scroll across the screen, the display turns off and your Charge returns to all-day mode.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. Log in to Fitbit.com.
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.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Receiving Call Notifications Certain compatible mobile devices let you receive incoming phone call notifications on your Charge when your phone is within about 20 feet. To determine whether your device supports this feature, go to http://www.fitbit.com/devices. Enabling call notifications To enable call notifications on your Charge: 1. If you have not already done so, confirm that your device is compatible for call notifications at http://www.fitbit.com/devices. 2. Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device.
Your Fitbit.com Dashboard Browser requirements Brow ser M ac Version W indow s 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.
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.
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 Charge 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. 2. 3. 4.
Restarting your Fitbit Charge If you experience one of the following problems, it may be fixed by restarting your tracker: • • • • • • Your Your Your Your Your Your tracker tracker tracker tracker tracker tracker is not syncing is not responding to movement does not respond even when in a charger has a battery charge but is not lighting up isn't tracking your steps isn't responding to button presses To restart your Charge: 1.
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, when you reach a goal, and when you receive call notifications Battery Charge contains a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.
Size Length W idth 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.
Regulatory & Safety Notices Model Name: FB404 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 Issue 3: 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.
Mexico IFETEL: RCPFIFB14-1538 Israel 51-‐45296 התאמה אישור . המוצר של המודולארי בחלק טכני שינוי כל לבצע אין 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): 1.7dBi -. 변조방식 (Type of the modulation): Digital -.
-. 안테나 종류 (Type of Antenna): Stamped Metal KCC approval information 1) Equipment name (model name) : 무선데이터통신시스템용 특정소출력무선기기 FB404 2) Certificate number : MSIP-CRM-XRA-FB404 3) Applicant : Fitbit, Inc. 4) Manufacture: Fitbit, Inc. 5) Manufacture / Country of origin: P.R.C.
United Arab Emirates TRA REGISTERED NO: ER34980/14 DEALER No: DA35294/14 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. Important Safety Instructions Cautions • • • • • • Prolonged contact may contribute to skin irritation or allergies in some users. If you notice any signs of skin redness, swelling, itchiness, or other skin irritation, please discontinue.
• • This product is not a toy. Do not allow children or pets to play with your Fitbit product. The product contains small components that can be a choking hazard. Your Fitbit product is splash and rain proof. It should not be worn in the shower or while swimming and should not be submerged under water. Care and Wearing Tips • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Clean and dry your Fitbit product regularly, particularly in areas in contact with the skin. Use a clean, damp cloth.
• Your product uses a California Energy Commission battery charger. Disposal and Recycling Information The symbol on the product or its packaging signifies that this product must be disposed of separately from ordinary household wastes at its end of life. Please kindly be aware that it is your responsibility to dispose of electronic equipment at recycling centers to help conserve natural resources.
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