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Fitbit Zip Force Product Manual

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  • Page 1 Product   M anual  ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mac pairing ......................4   PC pairing ......................5   Wireless sync to a computer ..................6   Setting up Fitbit Force on a mobile device .................. 7   Mobile device requirements ..................7   Installing the Fitbit App .................... 7  ...
  • Page 3 Using your Force ..........................12   Wearing your Force ....................12   Wearing on your dominant vs. non-dominant wrist ..........12   Using your Force in wet conditions ..............12   Battery life and power .................... 12   Battery life ......................12  ...
  • Page 4 Updating Fitbit Force .......................... 21   Updating Force on a computer ................21   Updating Force on an iOS device ................21   Updating Force on an Android device ..............22   Fitbit Force General Info & Specifications ................. 23  ...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started What’s included Your Fitbit Force Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband box includes: Force tracker • Charging cable • Wireless sync dongle • Force tracker Charging cable Wireless sync dongle How to put your Force on 1. Put on the wristband so the screen is closest to the outside of your wrist and facing you.
  • Page 6 3. Squeeze both the clasp and the wristband between your thumb and forefinger until you hear a click. You’ll know your Force wristband is securely fastened if both ends of the wristband are fully inserted. NOTE: If you’re having trouble, try securing the wristband off your wrist to get a feel...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Fitbit Force On A Computer

    USB port Installing Fitbit Connect on a computer Fitbit Connect is the software application that connects your Force tracker to your Fitbit.com Dashboard. It is available to download at no cost from Fitbit.com. NOTE: If you already have Fitbit Connect installed on your computer, you will need to download the latest version to set up your Force.

  • Page 8: Pairing To A Computer

    Pairing to a computer Once Fitbit Connect is installed on your computer, you can pair your Force to your account. This will sync your data and allow you to manage device settings. Mac pairing 1. On the Menu Bar of your Mac, click the Fitbit Connect icon and choose...

  • Page 9: Pc Pairing

    NOTE: If you experience trouble setting up your Force, you can get support at http://help.fitbit.com. 8. Enter your Force greeting and click Next. The greeting can be a maximum of 8 characters, including letters, numbers, and symbols. 9. You’re all set. Follow the onscreen instructions to see an introduction to your Force.

  • Page 10: Wireless Sync To A Computer

    NOTE: If you experience trouble setting up your Force, you can get support at http://help.fitbit.com. 8. Enter your Force greeting and click Next. The greeting can be a maximum of 8 characters, including letters, numbers, and symbols. 9. You’re all set. Follow the onscreen instructions to see an introduction to your Force.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Fitbit Force On A Mobile Device

    Setting up Fitbit Force on a mobile device Mobile device requirements The Fitbit Force is capable of setting up and syncing with 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.

  • Page 12: Ios Syncing

    I’m Ready to start pairing your Force. 8. Once the Force is found, enter the four digits that appear on its screen and click Next. 9. Once the Fitbit App shows the message “Your Force is linked to Fitbit” you can Next to complete setup.
  • Page 13 To turn on Background Sync, tap More > Devices > choose your Force > switch Background Sync to On.

  • Page 14: Android Pairing

    I’m Ready to start pairing your Force. 8. Once the Force is found, enter the four digits that appear on its screen and click Next. 9. Once the Fitbit App shows the message “Your Force is linked to Fitbit” you can Next to complete setup.

  • Page 15: Tap To Sync Using Near-Field Communication (Nfc)

    Android devices that support this feature. With the screen on and unlocked, tap your Android device to the top of your Force. You may need to adjust the location based on where your Android device’s NFC chip is located.

  • Page 16: Using Your Force

    Using your Force Wearing your 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 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.

  • Page 17: Charging Your Force

    Charging your Force To charge your Force, plug the charging cable into the USB port on your computer and plug the other end into the port on the back of the Force. Charging completely can take up to three hours.

  • Page 18: Tracking With Fitbit Force

    • Tracking goals with Force Your Force is designed to track your progress towards one specific goal that you define on your Fitbit.com Dashboard. Goals can be set for steps taken, floors climbed, calories burned, distance traveled, and Very Active Minutes. When you reach your goal, your Force will vibrate and flash to celebrate.

  • Page 19: Tracking Sleep With Force

    Your Force can track the hours you sleep and your activity during sleep to help you understand your sleep quality. To enter sleep mode, hold the button on the side of your Force for 1 to 2 seconds. Your Force will display a stopwatch to indicate that sleep mode has begun.

  • Page 20: Tracking Activities With Force

    To place the stopwatch in activity mode, press and hold the button on the side of your Force for 2 to 3 seconds until you see the stopwatch appear. When the activity is completed, press and hold the button again. The activity will appear on...

  • Page 21: Silent Alarms

    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.

  • Page 22: Setting Silent Alarms From An Android Device

    Your Force will vibrate when your silent alarm goes off and the screen will flash. This notification will repeat several times until dismissed. You can dismiss the alarm by pressing the button on the side of the Force. If you do not dismiss the alarm, it will repeat in nine minutes.

  • Page 23: 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...

  • Page 24: Managing Your Force From Fitbit.com

    Sensitive to capture the smallest movements of your body. You can manage silent alarms by clicking Silent Alarms from the left sidebar. NOTE: You must sync your Force in order to apply any changed settings to your tracker.

  • Page 25: Updating Fitbit Force

    If you have trouble updating your Force on a computer, see http://help.fitbit.com. Updating Force on an iOS device Your Force can be updated using the Fitbit App for iOS, if your iOS device is compatible with the Wireless Sync feature. To see if it is compatible, go to http://www.fitbit.com/devices.

  • Page 26: Updating Force On An Android Device

    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.

  • Page 27: Fitbit Force General Info & Specifications

    Specifications Sensors and motors Your Force uses a MEMS 3-axis accelerometer that measures your motion patterns to determine your calories burned, distance traveled, steps taken, and sleep quality. Its altimeter also measures floors climbed. Force also contains a vibration motor, which allows it to vibrate when alarms go off.

  • Page 28: Help

    Help Troubleshooting and assistance for your Fitbit Force tracker 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.

  • Page 29: Regulatory And Safety Notices

    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: This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 30: Canada: Industry Canada (Ic) Statement

    Canada: Industry Canada (IC) Statement IC Notice to Users English/French 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.

  • Page 31: Eu (European Union)

    EU (European Union): Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC Fitbit Inc. is authorized to apply the CE Mark on Force, Model FB402, thereby declaring conformity to the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 32: Built-In Battery Precautions

    Do not use your Force in a sauna or steam room. • Do not leave your Force in direct sunlight for an extended period of time. • Do not leave your Force near open flames. • Do not dispose of your Force in a fire. The battery could explode.
  • Page 33 Batteries are not to be disposed of in municipal waste stream and require • separate collection. Disposal of the packaging and your Force should be done in accordance with • local regulations. For additional information on disposal and recycling, including contact details of a distributor in your region, please visit http://help.fitbit.com...

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