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Table of Contents Getting Started ................................................................................................... 1 ! What you’ll find in the box .................................................................................................................. 1! What you’ll find in this document .................................................................................................... 1! Setting up your Fitbit Surge .............................................................
Tracking a daily goal .......................................................................................................................... 14! Choosing a goal to celebrate ...................................................................................................... 14! Setting a value for your daily goal ............................................................................................ 15! Tracking Runs w ith the Fitbit Surge .........................................................
Regulatory Info .................................................................................................................................... 28! Using your Fitbit.com Dashboard ................................................................... 29 ! Browser requirements ...................................................................................................................... 29! Using your dashboard..........................................................................................
United Arab Emirates ........................................................................................................................ 39! Safety statement................................................................................................................................. 39! Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 39! Cautions ....................................................................
Getting Started Welcome to Fitbit Surge, the high-performance Fitness Super Watch that helps you meet your fitness goals. What you’ll find in the box Your Fitbit Surge box includes: Surge Fitness Super Watch USB charging cable Wireless sync dongle What you’ll find in this document This manual gets you started quickly setting up your tracker. Setup ensures that your tracker can synchronize its data with Fitbit.
the articles on our help site, https://help.fitbit.com. Just select Surge and then pick from a category to browse, or enter a search term to find something specific.
Setting up your Fitbit Surge You can set up your Surge using the Fitbit app for iOS, the Fitbit app for Android, the Fitbit app for Windows Phone, or your computer. Setting up your tracker using a mobile device Over 120 mobile devices that support Bluetooth 4.0 technology allow you to set up and wirelessly sync your Surge. To see if your mobile device is compatible with your Surge, visit www.fitbit.com/devices.
Installing Fitbit Connect and pairing your tracker 1. Plug in the wireless sync dongle and have your tracker nearby, turned on, and charged. 2. 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 3. Double-click the file name to start the installation process. 4. Follow the brief onscreen instructions to finish setting up. You’re ready to get moving.
Getting to know your Fitbit Surge Wearing your Surge Your Surge should be worn on your wrist. While it may track stats such as steps and floors when placed in a pocket or backpack, it is most accurate on the wrist. For allday wear, your Surge should usually rest a finger’s width below your wrist bone and lay flat. For best heart rate accuracy you may want to experiment with wearing the Surge higher on your wrist, particularly when exercising.
Specifying dominant or non-dominant hand To improve the accuracy of your Surge, we ask you to specify whether you’re wearing it on your dominant or non-dominant hand. Your dominant hand is the one you use for most day-to-day activities such as writing or brushing your teeth. You can specify this setting in the Fitbit app or in the Fitbit.com dashboard. To make this choice using the Fitbit.com dashboard: 1. Log in to Fitbit.com. 2.
o • Floors climbed When viewing the Menu, swipe left and right to see the different menu items. To choose a menu option, either press the Select button or just tap the screen. To exit the Run, Exercise, Alarms, or Settings screens, press the Home button. The functions of the Select and Action buttons vary depending on what you’re doing. An icon next to the button tells you what it does, such as pausing and resuming or selecting an option.
3. Using the navigation tabs on the left, find Clock Display and choose a clock face. The default, called Flare, provides a visual representation of your activity level during the current hour. Orbit Analog Digital Flare 4. Sync your Surge to update your tracker with the new clock face: a. Click the Fitbit Connect icon located near the date and time on your computer. b. Make sure your Surge is nearby and click Sync Now.
• • • Fat Burn zone, which means your heart rate is between 50% and 69% of your maximum, is the low-to-medium intensity exercise zone and may be a good place to start for those new to exercise. It’s called the Fat Burn zone because a higher percentage of calories are burned from fat, but the total calorie burn rate is lower. Cardio zone, which means your heart rate is between 70% and 84% of your maximum, is the medium-to-high intensity exercise zone.
If you’re not getting a heart rate signal, first make sure you’re wearing your Surge correctly, either moving it higher or lower on your wrist or tightening or loosening the band. After a short wait, you should see your heart rate again. If a heart rate signal is still not found, check your Heart Rate Tracking setting; see “Managing Settings on your Fitbit Surge” on page 27 for more information.
If you don’t want to wait for the GPS signal to be discovered, you can press the Select (Quick Start) button to move to the activity screen and get started. Surge will continue to search for a GPS signal, but it will take longer to find than if you were standing still. If you start moving before the GPS signal is discovered, Surge uses your step count to estimate how far you went before GPS tracking began.
When looking at the Menu, your tracker’s battery level appears in the top left. Full Partially Full Very Low Critically Low Charging If your battery is critically low, charge your Surge as soon as possible. Critically Low You can also check your battery level from the Fitbit app, or by logging into Fitbit.com and clicking the gear icon on the top-right corner of the page. In these cases, the battery level shown reflects the last time you synced your Surge.
Automatic Tracking with the Fitbit Surge Your Surge tracks a variety of stats automatically whenever you are wearing it. When you sync your Surge, this data is uploaded to Fitbit.com where you can view it on the Fitbit.com dashboard or in the Fitbit app. Tracking all-day stats Your Surge automatically tracks and displays the following all-day stats: • • • • • Steps taken Current heart rate Distance covered Calories burned Floors climbed To view these stats, display the Clock and swipe left or right.
Tracking a daily goal Your Surge is designed to track your progress towards a goal that you define on your Fitbit.com dashboard or in the Fitbit app. By default, your daily goal is set to 10,000 steps per day. A progress bar keeps you motivated. For example, the solid portion of the line below shows that you’re more than halfway to a goal of 10,000 steps. When you reach your goal your Surge will vibrate and flash to celebrate. Choosing a goal to celebrate Using the Fitbit.
Setting a value for your daily goal You can set a specific value for your daily goal on the Fitbit app or in the Fitbit.com dashboard. For example, instead of the default daily goal value of 10,000 steps per day, you may want your Surge to vibrate and flash when you reach 15,000 steps per day. To change your goal value: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Log into your Fitbit.com dashboard. Find the tile that corresponds to your goal. Click the gear icon in the lower left corner of the tile.
Tracking Runs with the Fitbit Surge You can track runs on your Surge with or without GPS tracking. Tracking a run To track a run: 1. Display the Menu on your Surge, then swipe to Run. 2. Press the Select button or tap the screen, then swipe to find the type of run you want to track. If the run supports GPS, a GPS icon appears to the left of the heart rate monitor icon. Uses GPS Doesn’t use GPS 3. When the run you want appears, press the Select button or tap the screen.
5. While you are running, you can swipe to see various stats or the time of day. Stats vary depending on the type of run. Pace Heart Rate Calories Clock (time of day) 6. Press the Select button to pause or resume your run. 7. If you’re on a lap run, press the Action button while you’re running to start a new lap. A summary of the lap you just completed appears for a few seconds. 8. When you’re done with your run, press the Select button to pause, then press the Action button to see a summary.
Tracking Exercise with the Fitbit Surge Your Fitbit Surge lets you track your activity for a wide variety of exercises, including Stair Climbing, Hiking, Yoga, and many others. Some types of exercise automatically use GPS, such as Hike, while other exercises such as Yoga do not. You can choose which exercises you want to have available on your Surge; for more information, see “Choosing exercises to track” on page 19. Tracking exercise To track exercise: 1.
A stopwatch screen appears with stats at the top and bottom of the screen. 4. Press the Select button to start your exercise. 5. While you are exercising, you can swipe to see various stats or the time of day. Stats vary depending on the type of exercise. Pace Heart Rate Calories Clock (time of day) 6. Press the Select button to pause or resume your exercise. 7. When your exercise is done, press the Select button to pause, then press the Action button to see a summary.
4. Click Edit Exercise Shortcuts to choose the exercises you want available on your device, then click Save. You must have at least one exercise enabled. 5. Click and drag the Row Reorder symbols to arrange the exercises in the order you prefer. 6. Sync your Surge to update it with the new exercise list. You can update the exercises on your Surge as often as you like.
Using Silent Alarms Your Surge can gently vibrate to wake or alert you with its silent alarm feature. You can set up to 8 silent alarms to recur every day or on particular days of the week. Setting silent alarms You can add, edit, and delete silent alarms from the Fitbit app or in the Fitbit.com dashboard. To set silent alarms using your Fitbit.com dashboard: 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 and select Settings.
Enabling or disabling silent alarms You can disable or enable an alarm on your Surge. 1. Display the Menu on your Surge, then swipe to Alarms. 2. Press the Select button or tap the screen, then swipe until you see the alarm you want to enable or disable. 3. Press the Select button to disable or enable the alarm.
Receiving Call and Text Notifications Over 120 compatible mobile devices let you receive incoming phone call and text notifications on your Surge. To determine whether your device supports this feature, go to http://www.fitbit.com/devices. When you receive a notification, your Surge vibrates and caller information is shown in a banner across the top of the screen. Enabling call and text notifications To enable call and text notifications on your Surge, you connect (“pair”) your Surge to the Fitbit app: 1.
After 7 seconds, the name or number disappears but an icon in the upper right corner of the screen indicates that you have received a text or a call. To view notifications press the Action button. If you have more than one notification, swipe left and right to see them all. Surge stores a maximum of 20 notifications. If you receive more than 20 notifications, the oldest notifications are deleted as new ones come in. If necessary, you can swipe down to scroll through the entire contents of a text.
Controlling Music With a compatible iOS device you can use Surge to pause and resume music and skip to the following track. To determine whether your device supports this feature, go to http://www.fitbit.com/devices. The Surge uses the AVRCP Bluetooth profile to control music; therefore, the app providing your music must be compatible with AVRCP. Some streaming music apps do not broadcast track information and therefore the track title won't appear on your Surge display.
Controlling music with your Surge After you have paired your device for music control, you can access the music control screen at any time. To control music playback on your Surge: 1. Open a music app on your mobile device and begin playback. 2. Double-press the Home button on your Surge to see information about the track currently playing. If the app you’re using does not broadcast track information, it won’t appear on your Surge. 3.
Managing Settings on your Fitbit Surge To customize your experience with your Surge, you can change a number of settings directly on the device. For information on changing settings using the Fitbit.com dashboard, see “Managing your tracker from Fitbit.com” on page 30. To change settings on your Surge: 1. Display the Menu on your Surge, then swipe to Settings. 2. Press the Select button or tap the screen, then scroll up or down to view available settings. 3.
Backlight This setting controls the conditions under which your Surge lights up. Available options are: • • • Auto (the default) – When you tap the screen or press a button, Surge uses ambient light to determine whether the backlight comes on. On – Whenever you tap the screen or press a button, the backlight comes on. Off – The backlight does not come on under any circumstances. Notifications This setting controls whether your Surge displays notifications when you receive phone calls or text messages.
Using 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 — the Fitbit.com dashboard — to help track, manage, and evaluate your fitness progress.
Device info To see the time your tracker last synced, its battery level, and upcoming alarms, click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the page. Managing your tracker from Fitbit.com To manage your tracker from Fitbit.com, click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the page and choose Settings from the left sidebar. Using the navigation tabs you can find and change a variety of settings: • • • • • • • • Clock Display: Choose from four different clock face styles.
Updating your Fitbit Surge Free feature enhancements and product improvements are occasionally made available with firmware updates provided through Fitbit Connect or the Fitbit app. We recommend keeping your Surge up to date. Updating your Surge takes several minutes and may be demanding on the battery. We recommend that you charge your Surge before updating or while the update is in progress. To update your Surge using Fitbit Connect: 1.
Restarting your Fitbit Surge If you experience one of the following problems with your Surge, it may be fixed by restarting your tracker: • It is not syncing • It is not responding to movement • It does not respond even when in a charger • It has a battery charge but is not lighting up • It isn't tracking your steps • It is not responding to button presses, taps, or swipes Restarting your Surge does not delete any data except text and call notifications. To restart your Surge: 1.
Fitbit Surge General Info & Specifications Sensors and motors Your Surge contains the following sensors and motors: • • • • • • • • • A MEMS 3-axis accelerometer, which measures your motion patterns and determines your steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, active minutes, and sleep quality An altimeter, which measures floors climbed A GPS receiver, which tracks your location during a workout A Bluetooth 4.
Display The Surge display is a touch screen, monochrome LCD with backlight for low-light visibility. 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 or swim with the device. Maximum Operating Altitude 30,000 feet (9,144 m) Help Troubleshooting and assistance for your Surge can be found at http://help.fitbit.com.
Regulatory & Safety Notices Model Name: FB501 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.
Cet appareil est conforme aux conditions de la IC en matière de RF dans des environnements publics ou incontrôlée 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.
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United Arab Emirates 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 use or wear the product clipped over a piece of clothing.
• • • 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 Surge is sweat-proof, rain-proof, and water-resistant. You can wear it while working out and doing activities such as washing your hands or doing the dishes. Remove your Surge before showering or swimming. PurePulse™ products have a heart rate tracking feature that may pose risks to users with certain health conditions.
• • Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions supplied with this guide. 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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