Product Manual
Table of Contents Getting Started .................................................................................................... 1 What’s included .......................................................................................................................................1 How to put on your Flex ......................................................................................................................1 Choosing your wristband .........................................
All-day sync ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Android pairing..................................................................................................................................... 12 Android syncing ...................................................................................................................................
Setting silent alarms from an Android device ...................................................................... 21 Dismissing silent alarms ................................................................................................................ 21 Your Fitbit.com Dashboard ............................................................................. 22 Browser requirements ...............................................................................................................
Getting Started What’s included Your Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband box includes: • • • • Flex tracker Charging cable Wireless sync dongle 1 small and 1 large wristband Flex tracker Charging cable Wireless sync dongle Wristbands How to put on your Flex Choosing your wristband Your Flex comes with a large and a small wristband. Choose the wristband that fits most comfortably on your wrist.
NO TE: If there is a bulge on the inside of the band between the two inside prongs of the clasp, find a small object like a credit card to push it flat. Inserting the tracker Hold the tracker in your hand with the grey arrow facing up. Insert this end into the wristband, with the arrow pointing toward the holes in the wristband.
How to secure your wristband 1. Put on the wristband so the window of lights are 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 click.
You’ll know your Flex wristband is securely fastened if both ends of the wristband 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. Care and wearing tips Keep the following tips in mind when caring for your Flex: • • • • Clean and dry the Flex regularly, particularly under the band. Wear your Flex band loosely enough to allow air circulation.
Setting up Fitbit Flex on a Computer Mac and 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 Flex tracker to your Fitbit.com Dashboard. It is available to download at no cost from Fitbit.com.
Mac pairing 1. On the Menu Bar of your Mac, 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 if you don’t already have a Fitbit.com account. b. Select Existing User to log into your existing Fitbit.com account. NO TE: Only one Fitbit tracker can be paired to an account.
PC pairing 1. 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 if you don’t already have a Fitbit.com account. b. Select Existing User to log into your existing Fitbit.com account. NO TE: Only one Fitbit tracker can be paired to an account.
9. Once Fitbit Connect shows that linking is complete, click Next to continue. 10. You’re all set. Click Go to Dashboard to track your activity and configure your account settings. Wireless sync to a computer Wireless syncing to Fitbit.com is automatic, as long as: • • • Your computer is powered on, awake, and connected to the internet The wireless sync dongle is plugged in Fitbit Connect is installed and running Your Flex tracker will sync whenever it is within 20 feet of your computer.
Setting up Fitbit Flex on a Mobile Device Mobile device requirements The Fitbit Flex 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 Flex, visit http://www.fitbit.com/devices. NO TE: If your mobile device is not compatible to sync via Bluetooth, you can still use the Fitbit App to view your data and track your progress, however you will need to complete setup using a Mac or PC.
1. Open the Fitbit App. 2. Create an account: a. Select Join Fitbit if you don’t already have a Fitbit.com account. NO TE: Click Log In if you’re an existing Fitbit app user. Only one Fitbit tracker can be paired to an account. If you’re replacing an existing tracker, tap Account > Set Up a New Fitbit device. 3. 4. 5. 6. b. Tap Flex as the device you’re setting up. c. Tap Set up your Flex. On the next few screens, enter your personal details.
Real-time dashboard You can use the Fitbit app to see your stats update in real time. Open the Fitbit app. Once your Flex syncs, the message “Connected to your Flex” will appear at the top of the screen. Take a few steps to see your stats update instantly. All-day sync The Fitbit app also supports all-day sync. This setting allows your Flex to sync with your iOS device while the Fitbit app is running in the background. Tap Account and then Flex to toggle All-Day Sync on or off.
Android pairing Unlike most Bluetooth accessories, your Flex must be paired directly through the Fitbit App, and not through your Android device’s Bluetooth preferences. 1. Open the Fitbit App. 2. Account Setup: a. Select Get started if you don’t already have a Fitbit.com account. b. Select Log in to log into your existing Fitbit.com account. NO TE: Are you an existing Fitbit App user? Only one Fitbit tracker can be paired to an account.
With the screen on and unlocked, tap your Android device to the top of your Flex. 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. If you haven’t opened the Fitbit app recently, launching will automatically sync via Bluetooth. Force sync Tapping the Sync icon on the top-right of the menu will initiate a force (manual) sync with your Flex and Fitbit.com.
Using your Flex Wearing your Flex Your Flex is designed to be most accurate when worn on your wrist. If you need help securing your wristband, see How to put your Flex on. Wearing on your Dominant vs. Non-dominant wrist To get the most accurate reading from your Flex, 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, throwing a ball, etc.
Sleep mode When you tap your Flex rapidly for one or two seconds to enter sleep mode, it will vibrate and display two slowly dimming lights. During sleep mode, two blinking lights alternate. After you tap your Flex rapidly to exit sleep mode, it will vibrate and flash all five lights three times and then display a spinning light pattern. Charging While your Flex is charging, an indicator light will pulse to show the battery level every few seconds.
Charging your Flex To charge your Flex, plug the charging cable into the USB port on your computer. Remove the tracker from the wristband, and insert it into the charging cable, with the LED indicator lights facing up. The LED indicator lights will progressively illuminate on your Flex as it charges. Each light represents 20% of the maximum charge. Once all five lights pulse in unison, your Flex will be fully charged. Charging completely can take up to three hours.
What Fitbit Flex tracks Your Flex tracks: • • • • • • Steps taken Calories burned Distance traveled Very Active Minutes Time asleep Number of times awoken Setting goals with Flex Your Flex 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, calories burned, or distance traveled. To choose the specific goal you want to track: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Log in to your Fitbit.com dashboard.
Checking your goal progress When you tap your Flex twice with your finger, the LED indicator lights will show how much of your goal you’ve accomplished. Each fully lit indicator represents 20% of your total goal. A blinking light shows the current segment of the goal you’re working on. In the example below, two lights are solid and the third is blinking. This means you’ve achieved between 40% and 60% of your overall goal.
Tracking sleep with Flex Your Flex can track the hours you sleep, as well as your activity during sleep to help you understand your sleep quality. To enter sleep mode, tap your Flex rapidly for one to two seconds. Your Flex will vibrate and display two slowly dimming lights to indicate that sleep mode has begun. NO TE: During sleep mode, your Flex will not display goal progress when you tap twice. Instead, it will alternate two blinking lights, back-and-forth, to indicate that you are in sleep mode.
Silent Alarms Your Flex 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 Flex. NO TE: Setting multiple alarms may diminish the battery life of your Flex. 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.
Your iOS device will now sync the alarm to your Flex. NO TE: Make sure your Flex is nearby in order to sync your alarm. To force sync the alarm to it, tap Account > Flex > Sync Now. 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.
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.
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 Flex 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 Flex Fitbit may release free updates for your Flex. You can update your flex using Fitbit Connect on your computer,or the Fitbit app on your mobile device. It is recommended that you keep your Flex updated. The latest feature enhancements and product improvements are made through updates. NO TE: Updating your Flex can take up to five minutes and requires a minimum battery level. We recommend that you charge your Flex prior to updating, or while the update is in progress.
When the update completes, the Fitbit app will say, “You’re all set!” If you have trouble updating your Flex with the Fitbit app for iOS, see http://help.fitbit.com for more information. Updating Flex on an Android device Your Flex 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 Device Settings.
Fitbit Flex General Info & Specifications Sensors and motors Your Flex uses a MEMS 3-axis accelerometer that measures your motion patterns to determine your calories burned, distance traveled, steps taken, and sleep quality. Flex also contains a vibration motor, which allows it to vibrate when alarms go off. Size and weight Length W idth W eight Small wristband (incl. tracker) 5.5 – 6.9 in 140 – 176 mm 0.6 in 13.99 mm 13.4 grams Large wristband (incl. tracker) 6.3 – 8.2 in 161 – 209 mm 0.6 in 13.
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: FB401 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.
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. cet appareil doit accepter Toute interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositive This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
-. 사용 주파수 (Used frequency): 2402 MHz-2480 MHz -. 채널수 (The number of channels): 40 -. 공중선전계강도 (Antenna power): 0.4 dBi -. 변조방식 (Type of the modulation): Digital -. 안테나타입 (Antenna type): Horizontal -. 출력 (Output power): 2.19 mW/MHz E.I.R.P. -.
• • • • • • • • Do not place your Flex in a Dishwasher, Washing Machine or Dryer. Do not expose your Flex to extremely high or low temperatures. Do not use your Flex in a sauna or steam room. Do not leave your Flex in direct sunlight for an extended period of time. Do not leave your Flex near open flames. Do not dispose of your Flex in a fire. The battery could explode. Do not attempt to disassemble your Flex, it does not contain serviceable components.
• • Batteries are not to be disposed of in municipal waste stream and require separate collection. Disposal of the packaging and your Flex 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 Pour plus amples renseignements sur le recyclage, y compris les coordonnees d'un distributeur dans votre region, visitez http://help.fitbit.
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