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Table of Contents Getting Started ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Welcome .................................................................................................................. 1 What’s included ........................................................................................................ 1 How to put on your Charge ....................................................
Background sync ................................................................................................. 10 Tracking with Fitbit Charge ............................................................................................................ 11 Tracking sleep with Charge .................................................................................... 11 Tracking sleep on your mobile device ..................................................................
Updating Fitbit Charge ...................................................................................................................... 22 Updating Charge on a computer ............................................................................. 22 Updating Charge on an iOS device .......................................................................... 22 Updating Charge on an Android device ...................................................................
Cautions ............................................................................................................. 30 Care and Wearing Tips ........................................................................................ 30 Built-In Battery Precautions .................................................................................
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.
You’ll know your Charge wristband is securely fastened if both pegs on the clasp are fully inserted. NOTE: 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 Fitbit Charge Using a Computer Mac & PC requirements Software Mac OS 10.5 or later Internet Connection Software Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 Internet Connection Hardware USB port Hardware USB port Installing Fitbit Connect on a computer Fitbit Connect is the software application that connects your Charge wristband to your Fitbit.com dashboard and services. It’s free to download at Fitbit.com. Mac installation 1. Go to http://www.fitbit.com/setup. 2.
Pairing to a computer Once Fitbit Connect is installed on your computer, you can pair your Charge to your account. This will allow you to sync your data and manage device settings. Onscreen setup instructions guide you through the pairing process. Use the following steps if the setup guide doesn’t appear. 1. Mac users: On the Menu Bar of your Mac, click the Fitbit Connect icon and choose Open Main Menu. PC users: In the Windows System Tray, right-click the Fitbit Connect icon and choose Open Main Menu. 2.
You can manually sync your Charge by clicking on the Fitbit Connect icon that is located near the time and date on your computer. Select Sync Now to start the manual sync.
Setting up Fitbit Charge Using a Mobile Device Mobile device requirements You can set up and sync your Charge using select mobile devices that support Bluetooth 4.0 technology. To see if your mobile device is compatible with your Charge, visit http://www.fitbit.com/devices. NOTE: If your mobile device is not compatible to sync via Bluetooth 4.0, you can still use the Fitbit app to view your data and track your progress, you’ll just need to set up and sync using a Mac or PC.
calorie burn and distance data. By default this personal information is visible only to your friends, but you can adjust your privacy settings on the Fitbit website to control what information is shared with others. d. Enter your name and the email address and password that you want to use for your Fitbit account. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to power on your Charge. The app will begin searching for it. 4. Once the Charge is found, enter the four digits that appear on its display and click Next. 5.
All-day sync The Fitbit app also supports all-day sync. This setting allows your Charge to sync with your iOS device while the Fitbit app is running in the background. All-day sync is on by default. To turn this setting on or off, tap Charge on your dashboard and adjust the All-Day Sync toggle as needed. Android pairing Unlike most Bluetooth accessories, your Charge must be paired directly through the Fitbit app, and not through your Android device’s Bluetooth preferences. 1. Open the Fitbit app. 2.
Android syncing Your Charge can sync directly to supported Android devices via Bluetooth. To check if your Android device is compatible with your Charge, see http://www.fitbit.com/devices. Syncing will occur automatically when you open the Fitbit app if Bluetooth is enabled in both the Android device settings and the Fitbit app. To turn on Bluetooth in the Fitbit app, tap the Menu button > Devices > check Use Bluetooth.
Tap to open app using Near-Field Communication (NFC) Your Charge is equipped with Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology, allowing it to interact with Android devices that support this feature. With the screen on and unlocked, hold your Android device to your Charge’s display. You may need to adjust the location based on where your Android device’s NFC chip is located. After a moment, the Fitbit app will automatically open.
Tracking with Fitbit Charge Your Charge tracks: • • • • • • Steps taken Distance traveled Floors climbed Calories burned Hours slept Quality of sleep 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.
When you wake up, exit sleep mode by pressing and holding the button until it vibrates. Log into Fitbit.com and go to Log > Sleep or the sleep dashboard tile to view last night’s sleep summary. You can also view the information on your mobile device. If you forget to put your Charge into sleep mode, you can always enter your sleep time at http://www.fitbit.com/sleep. Tracking sleep on your mobile device You can track your sleep using the Fitbit app on your mobile device.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Log in to your Fitbit.com dashboard. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the page. Click Settings. Click Devices. Under Main Goal, choose the goal you would like to track on your Charge. Sync your Charge to send the new goal to your tracker. Once you’ve chosen which goal you want to track, you can set a specific value for that goal on the Fitbit.com dashboard page or using the Fitbit app for mobile.
Wearing your Fitbit 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, you can configure whether you are wearing the wristband on your dominant or non-dominant wrist. NOTE: Your dominant wrist is that which you use for most day-to-day activities, e.g., writing, washing dishes, or throwing a ball. To configure this setting: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Log in to Fitbit.com.
Silent Alarms Your Charge gently vibrates to wake or alert you with its silent alarm feature. You can set alarms using your computer or a compatible mobile device. Silent alarms can be configured to recur every day or on particular days of the week. You can set up to eight alarms on your Charge. NOTE: Setting multiple alarms may diminish the battery life of your Charge. Setting silent alarms from a computer You can set silent alarms from your computer by using the Fitbit.com dashboard. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
5. Set the time by adjusting the click-wheel. 6. If you prefer, tap the days of the week you want this alarm to repeat. 7. Tap Save. Your iOS device will now sync the alarm to your Charge. Make sure your Charge is nearby in order to sync your alarm. To manually sync the alarm, tap Charge at the top of your dashboard and then tap the Sync Now icon.
Caller ID With iPhone 4S and higher iOS devices using iOS 7, you can choose to receive incoming smart call notifications right on your Charge when your phone is within about 15 to 30 feet (5 to 10 meters). When you receive a phone call, your Charge vibrates once and the incoming number or name (if the contact is in your address book) scrolls across the display. The notification scrolls for 10 seconds or until the call is answered.
Battery Life and Power Battery life Your Charge contains a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. With normal use, your fully charged Charge should last about 7 to 10 days before needing a charge. You can check the level of your battery by logging into Fitbit.com and clicking the gear icon on the top-right corner of the page. When you press the button on your Charge to cycle through your stats, the first screen will show a battery if there is approximately one day or less of battery life remaining.
Memory When you sync your Charge, your activity data is uploaded to your Fitbit.com dashboard. Your Charge holds detailed minute-by-minute information for the most recent 7 days, and up to 30 days of daily activity summaries. Your recorded data consists of steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, floors climbed, and sleep tracked. Sync your Charge regularly to have the most detailed data available to view on your Fitbit.com dashboard.
Your Fitbit.com Dashboard Browser requirements Browser M ac Version W indows Version Apple Safari 5.0.5 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 to help track, manage, and evaluate your fitness progress. When you log into Fitbit.com, you will automatically be taken to your dashboard.
Device info You can see a quick preview of your tracker’s last sync, battery level, and upcoming alarms if you click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the page. Managing your Charge from Fitbit.com Manage your tracker from Fitbit.com by clicking the gear icon in the top-right corner of the page, clicking Settings, and choosing Devices from the left sidebar.
Updating Fitbit Charge Fitbit may release free updates for your Charge. You can update your Charge using Fitbit Connect on your computer or the Fitbit app on your mobile device. We recommend that you keep your Charge up to date. The latest feature enhancements and product improvements are made through updates. NOTE: Updating your Charge takes about 5 to 7 minutes and is demanding on the battery. We recommend that you charge your Charge prior to updating or while the update is in progress.
3. Make sure your tracker remains near your iOS device while it updates. You can make your tracker easier to find by pressing its button to wake it up. You’ll see a notification when the update completes. If you have trouble updating your Charge with the Fitbit app for iOS, see http://help.fitbit.com for more information. Updating Charge on an Android device Your Charge can be updated using the Fitbit app for Android if your Android device is compatible with the wireless sync feature.
Fitbit Charge General Info & Specifications Sensors and motors Your Charge uses a MEMS 3-axis accelerometer that measures your motion patterns to determine your steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, and sleep quality. Its altimeter also measures floors climbed. Charge also contains a vibration motor, which allows it to vibrate when alarms go off. Size Length Width Small wristband 5.5 – 6.9 in 140 – 176 mm 20.9 mm Large wristband 6.3 – 8.2 in 161 – 209 mm 20.
Help Troubleshooting and assistance for your Charge can be found at http://help.fitbit.com. Return policy and warranty Warranty information and the Fitbit.com Store Return Policy can be found online at http://www.fitbit.com/returns.
Regulatory & Safety Notices Model Name: USA and Canada This device complies with FCC Part 15 and 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 à FCC Partie15 d’Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence (s).
This device complies with Health Canada’s Safety Code. The installer of this device should ensure that RF radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada’s requirement. Information can be obtained at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewhsem/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-eng.php Cet appareil est conforme avec Santé Canada Code de sécurité 6. Le programme d’installation de cet appareil doit s’assurer que les rayonnements RF n’est pas émis au-delà de I’exigence de Santé Canada.
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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. Each country in the European Union should have its collection centers for electrical and electronic equipment recycling.
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 use or wear the product clipped over a piece of clothing. Continued use, even after symptoms subside, may result in renewed or increased irritation. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
• • • • • • • • • • • • Do not open the enclosure or disassemble your Fitbit product. Do not use your Fitbit product if the display is cracked. Substances in this product and its battery may harm the environment or cause injury if handled and disposed of improperly. Do not place your Fitbit product in a dishwasher, washing machine, or dryer. Do not expose your Fitbit product to extremely high or low temperatures. Do not use your Fitbit product in a sauna or steam room.
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