The F orce has been rec alled. Due to the recall, Fitbit is no longer maintaining this m anual. Please refer to the Charge product manual if you would like up-to-date product inform ation. Product Manual Version 1.
Table of Contents Getting Started .................................................................................................... 1 Welcome ....................................................................................................................................................1 What’s included .......................................................................................................................................1 How to put on your Force ..........................
Tracking sleep with Force ................................................................................................................ 10 Tracking sleep on your mobile device ..................................................................................... 11 Tracking goals with Force ................................................................................................................. 11 Tracking activities with Force ..........................................................
Size ........................................................................................................................................................... 22 Environmental conditions................................................................................................................ 22 Help .......................................................................................................................................................... 22 Return policy and warranty ......
Getting Started Welcome Welcome to Fitbit Force, the high-performance wristband tracker that helps you meet your fitness goals. What’s included Your Fitbit Force Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband box includes: Force wristband Charging cable Wireless sync dongle How to put on your Force 1. Put on the wristband so the screen is closest to the outside of your wrist and facing you. 2.
3. Squeeze both the clasp and the wristband between your thumb and forefinger until you hear a soft click. You’ll know your Force 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 Fitbit Force Using a Computer Mac & PC requirements Softw are Mac OS 10.5 or later Internet Connection Softw are Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 Internet Connection Hardw are USB port Hardw are USB port Installing Fitbit Connect on a computer Fitbit Connect is the software application that connects your Force 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.
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. From the main menu, select Set Up a New Fitbit Device. 3. Account Setup: a. Select New to Fitbit to set up your device if you don’t already have a Fitbit.com account. b.
Setting up Fitbit Force Using a Mobile Device Mobile device requirements You can set up and sync your Force using select mobile devices that support Bluetooth 4.0 technology. To see if your mobile device is compatible with your Force, visit http://www.fitbit.com/devices. NO TE: 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.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to power on your Force. The app will begin searching for it. 4. Once the Force is found, enter the four digits that appear on its display and click Next. 5. Once the Fitbit app shows the message “Your Force is linked to Fitbit” you can tap Next to see an introduction to Force. NO TE: If you experience trouble pairing your Force, you can get support at http://help.fitbit.com. iOS syncing Your Force can sync directly to supported iOS devices via Bluetooth.
2. Create an account: a. Select Set up if you don’t already have a Fitbit.com account. NO TE: Are you an existing Fitbit app user? Only one Fitbit tracker can be paired to an account. If you’re replacing an existing tracker, log into your account and tap the Menu button > Devices > Set up new device. b. Tap Force and then enter the email address and password for your Fitbit account. c. Enter your personal details and tap Save.
Tap to open app using Near-Field Communication (NFC) Your Force 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 Force’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 Force Your Force tracks: • • • • • • • Steps taken Distance traveled Floors climbed Very active minutes Calories burned Hours slept Quality of sleep To scroll through your stats simply press the button on the side of your Force. 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 sleep on your mobile device You can track your sleep using the Fitbit app on your mobile device. To track sleep on your iOS device: 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the Fitbit App. Scroll down your dashboard and tap the sleep tile. Tap the + button in the top-right corner. Tap Begin Sleep Now. To track sleep on your Android device: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the Fitbit app. Tap the menu in the top-left corner of the app. Tap Sleep. Tap the + button in the top-right corner. Tap Begin Sleep Now.
3. Click the gear icon in the lower left corner of the tile. 4. Change your Daily Goal value. Tracking activities with Force Your Force automatically tracks your steps taken, distance traveled, floors climbed, very active minutes, and calories burned throughout the day. Using the activity mode feature you can track a specific activity in greater detail. Activity mode works similar to the trip mode on a car’s odometer.
Wearing your Fitbit Force Your Force is designed to be most accurate when worn on your wrist. If you need help securing your wristband, see How to put on your Force. Wearing on your dominant vs. non-dominant wrist To get the most accurate reading from your Force, you can configure whether you are wearing the wristband on your dominant or non-dominant wrist. NO TE: Your dominant wrist is that which you use for most day-to-day activities, e.g., writing, washing dishes, or throwing a ball.
Using Silent Alarms Your Force 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 Force. NO TE: Setting multiple alarms may diminish the battery life of your Force. 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.
Make sure your Force is nearby in order to sync your alarm. To manually sync the alarm, tap More > Devices > choose Force > tap the Sync Now icon. Setting silent alarms from an Android device To set silent alarms using the Fitbit app for Android, Bluetooth must be enabled in your Android device settings, as well as the Fitbit app Devices screen. Your mobile device also must support Wireless Sync. To check if your device is supported, see http://www.fitbit.com/devices. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Battery Life and Power Battery life Your Force contains a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. With normal use, your fully charged Force 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 Force 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 Force, your activity data is uploaded to your Fitbit.com dashboard. Your Force 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, very active minutes, and sleep tracked. Sync your Force regularly to have the most detailed data available to view on your Fitbit.com dashboard.
Your Fitbit.com Dashboard Browser requirements Brow ser M ac Version W indow s 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.
Managing your Force 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. The Devices screen allows you to change: • • • • • Display Settings: Hide and show items to customize what you see on your Force’s OLED display. You can also drag items up and down to change the order in which they appear. Main Goal: Choose which goal you want your Force to track for you throughout the day.
Updating Fitbit Force Fitbit may release free updates for your Force. You can update your Force using Fitbit Connect on your computer or the Fitbit app on your mobile device. We recommend that you keep your Force up to date. The latest feature enhancements and product improvements are made through updates. NO TE: Updating your Force takes about 5 to 7 minutes and is demanding on the battery. It is recommended that you charge your Force prior to updating or while the update is in progress.
If you have trouble updating your Force with the Fitbit app for iOS, see http://help.fitbit.com for more information. Updating Force on an Android device Your Force can be updated using the Fitbit app for Android if your Android device is compatible with the Wireless Sync feature. To see if it is compatible, go to http://www.fitbit.com/devices. 1. Open the Fitbit App. 2. Tap the Menu button. 3. Tap Devices. NO TE: Make sure Use Bluetooth is checked. 4. Choose Force from the menu. 5.
Fitbit Force General Information & Specifications Sensors and motors Your Force uses a MEMS 3-axis accelerometer that measures your motion patterns to determine your steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, very active minutes, and sleep quality. Its altimeter also measures floors climbed. Force also contains a vibration motor, which allows it to vibrate when alarms go off. Size Length W idth Small wristband 5.5 – 6.9 in 140 – 176 mm 0.76 in 19.2 mm Large wristband 6.3 – 8.
Return policy and warranty Warranty information and the Fitbit.com Store Return Policy can be found online at http://www.fitbit.com/returns.
Regulatory and Safety Notices Model Name: FB402 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, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fitbit, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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. cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et 2.
Other J00074 63-63079 אישור התאמה .אין לבצע כל שינוי טכני בחלק המודולארי של המוצר -. 사용 주파수 (Used frequency): 2402 MHz-2480 MHz -. 채널수 (The number of channels): 40 -. 공중선전계강도 (Antenna power): 1.9 dBi -. 변조방식 (Type of the modulation): Digital -. 안테나타입 (Antenna type): Vertical -. 출력 (Output power): 4.2 dBm/MHz E.I.R.P. -.
Important Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not attempt to open the tracker. Substances contained in this product and/or its battery may damage the environment and/or human health if handled and disposed of improperly. Do not tamper with your Force. Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean your Force. Do not place your Force in a Dishwasher, Washing Machine or Dryer.
be aware that this is your responsibility to dispose electronic equipment at recycling centers so as to help conserve natural resources. Each country in the European Union should have its collection centers for electrical and electronic equipment recycling. For information about your recycling drop off point, please contact your local electrical and electronic equipment waste management authority or the retailer where you bought the product.
29
