Fitbit Charge 3 User Manual

User Manual

Version 1.3

Table of Contents

Getting Started 6

What's in this manual 6
What's in the box 6

Set up Fitbit Charge 3 8

Charge your tracker 8
Set up with your Windows 10 PC 10
Set up with your phone or tablet 10
Sync data to your Fitbit account 11

Wear Charge 3 12

Placement for all-day wear vs exercise 12

Change the wristband 14

Remove a wristband 14
Attach a new wristband 15

Basics 16

Navigate Charge 3 16

Basic navigation 16

Quick settings 18
Adjust settings 19
Check battery level 19
Care for Charge 3 20

Notifications 21

Set up notifications 21
See incoming notifications 21
Manage notifications 22
Turn off notifications 22

Timekeeping 24

Enable or disable an alarm 24
Dismiss or snooze an alarm 25

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Time events with the stopwatch 26
Set a timer 27

Activity and Sleep 29

See your stats 29
Track a daily activity goal 29

Choose a goal 29

See goal progress 30
Track your hourly activity 30
Track your sleep 30

Set a sleep goal 31

Set a bedtime reminder 31

Learn about your sleep habits 31
See your heart rate 31
Adjust your heart rate setting 32
Practice guided breathing 32

Fitness and Exercise 35

Track your exercise automatically 35
Track and analyze exercise with the Exercise app 35

GPSrequirements 35

Track an exercise 36

Customize your exercise settings 37

Check your workout summary 38
Set an exercise goal 40
Check your heart rate 41

Default heart-rate zones 41

Custom heart rate zones 42
Share your activity 43
Track your cardio fitness score 43

Weather 44

Check the weather 44
Add or remove a city 44

Restart, Erase, and Update 46

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Restart Charge 3 46
Erase Charge 3 46
Update Charge 3 46

Troubleshooting 48

Heart-rate signal missing 48
GPS signal missing 48
Unexpected behavior 49

General Info and Specifications 50

Sensors 50
Materials 50
Wireless technology 50
Haptic feedback 50
Battery 50
Memory 51
Display 51
Wristband size 51
Environmental conditions 51
Learn more 52
Return policy and warranty 52

Regulatory & Safety Notices 53

USA:Federal Communications Commission(FCC) statement 53
Canada:Industry Canada (IC)statement 54
European Union (EU) 55
Argentina 56
China 56
India 57
Indonesia 58
Israel 58
Japan 58
Mexico 59
Morocco 59
Nigeria 59
Oman 60

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Philippines 60
Serbia 60
South Korea 61
Taiwan 61
United Arab Emirates 63
Vietnam 63
Safety Statement 64

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Getting Started

Get a deeper understanding of your body, your health, and your progress with
Fitbit Charge 3. Take a moment to review our complete safety information at

fitbit.com/safety.

What's in this manual

We'll explain how to create a Fitbit® account and make sure your tracker can
transfer the data it collects to your dashboard. The dashboard is where you'll set
goals, analyze historical data, identify trends, log food and water, keep up with
friends, and much more. As soon as you're done setting up Charge 3, you're ready
to start moving.

Next, we'll explain how to find and use the features that interest you and how to
adjust your preferences. For more information, tips, and troubleshooting, browse
our comprehensive help content at help.fitbit.com.

What's in the box

Your Fitbit Charge 3 box includes:

Tracker with small wristband (color

and material vary)

Charging cable

Additional large band

(color and material vary)

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The detachable wristbands on Charge 3 come in a variety of colors and materials,
sold separately.

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Set up Fitbit Charge 3

For the best experience, use the Fitbit app for iPhones and iPads, Android phones,
or Windows 10 devices. If you don’t have a smartphone or tablet, you can also use a
Bluetooth-enabled Windows 10 PC. Keep in mind that a phone is required for call,
text, and calendar notifications.

Your Fitbit account asks for information such as height, weight, and sex in order to
calculate your stride length and to estimate distance, basal metabolic rate, and
calorie burn. When you set up your account, your name and photos are visible to all
other Fitbit users. You have the option to share other information, but most of the
information you provide is private by default.

Charge your tracker

A fully charged Charge 3 has a battery life of up to 7 days. Battery life and charge
cycles vary with use and other factors; actual results will vary.

To charge your Charge 3:

1. Plug the charging cable into the USB port on your computer or a UL-certified
USB wall charger.

2. Clip the other end of the charging cable to the port on the back of the tracker.
The pins on the charging cable must lock securely with the port.

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3. Make sure the button on your tracker is aligned with the button opening on
the charging cable. You’ll know the connection is secure when you see a
battery icon on the screen.

4. Charging fully takes about 1-2 hours. While the tracker charges, you can press
the button to check the battery level. A fully charged tracker shows a solid
battery icon with a smile.

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Set up with your Windows 10 PC

If you don't have a smartphone, you can set up and sync Charge 3 with a Bluetooth­enabled Windows 10 PC and the Fitbit app.

To get the Fitbit app for your computer:

1. Click the Start button on your PC and open the Microsoft Store.

2. Search for "Fitbit app". After you find it, click Free to download the app to
your computer.

3. Click Microsoft account to sign in with your existing Microsoft account. If you
don't already have an account with Microsoft, follow the on-screen instructions
to create a new account.

4. Open the app and log in to your account, or click Join Fitbit to be guided
through a series of questions that help you create an account.

5. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions to connectCharge 3 to your
Fitbit account.

When you're done with setup, read through the guide to learn more about your
new tracker and then explore the Fitbit dashboard.

Set up with your phone or tablet

The free Fitbit app is compatible with most iPhones and iPads, Android phones,
and Windows 10 devices. If you're unsure if the Fitbit app is compatible with your
device, see fitbit.com/devices.

To get started:

1. Find the Fitbit app in one of the locations below, depending on your device.

l Apple App Store for iPhones and iPads.
l Google Play Store for Android devices.
l Microsoft Store for Windows 10 devices.

2. Install the app.

3. When the app is installed, open it and tap Join Fitbit to be guided through a
series of questions that help you create an account.

4. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions to connect, Charge 3 to your
Fitbit account.

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When you're done with setup, read through the guide to learn more about your
new tracker and then explore the Fitbit app.

Sync data to your Fitbit account

Sync Charge 3 to transfer data to the Fitbit app, where you can review your
exercise history, see your sleep stages, log food and water, participate in
challenges, and more. We recommend syncing at least once a day.

Each time you open the Fitbit app, Charge 3 syncs automatically when it's nearby.
Charge 3 also syncs with the app periodically with the all-day sync option. To turn
on this feature:

From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap the Account icon ( ) > Charge 3 tile > All­Day Sync.

You can also use the Sync Now option in the app at any time.

To learn more about syncing your device, see help.fitbit.com.

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Wear Charge 3

PlaceCharge 3 around your wrist. If you need to attach a different size wristband,
or if you purchased an accessory wristband, you'll find instructions in "Change the

wristband" on page14.

Placement for all-day wear vs exercise

When you're not exercising, wear Charge 3 a finger's width below your wrist bone.

For optimized heart-rate tracking while exercising, keep these tips in mind:

l Try wearing Charge 3 higher on your wrist during exercise for an improved fit

and more accurate heart-rate reading. Many exercises, such as bike riding or
weight lifting, cause you to bend your wrist frequently, which can interfere
with the heart-rate signal if the tracker is lower on your wrist.

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l Make sure the tracker is in contact with your skin.
l Don't wear your tracker too tight; a tight band restricts blood flow, potentially

affecting the heart-rate signal. However, the tracker should be slightly tighter
(snug but not constricting)during exercise than during all-day wear.

l With high-intensity interval training or other activities where your wrist is

moving vigorously and non-rhythmically, the movement may limit the
sensor's ability to provide a heart-rate reading. If your tracker doesn't show a
heart-rate reading, try relaxing your wrist and staying still briefly (about 10
seconds). You should see a heart-rate reading.

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Change the wristband

Charge 3 comes with a small wristband attached and an additional large bottom
band in the box. Boththe top and bottom bands can be swapped with accessory
bands, sold separately. For wristband measurements, see "Wristband size" on

page51.

Remove a wristband

To remove the wristband:

1. Turn Charge 3 over and find the band latches —there's one on each end where
the band meets the frame.

2. To release the latch, press down on the flat button on the strap.

3. Gently pull the band away from the tracker to release it.

4. Repeat on the other side.

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Attach a new wristband

To attach a new band, press it into the end of the tracker until you feel it snap into
place.

If you have trouble attaching the band or if it feels loose, gently move the band
back and forth to make sure it is attached to the tracker.

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Basics

Learn how best to navigate, check the battery level, and care for your tracker.

Navigate Charge 3

Charge 3 has an OLED touchscreen display and one button.

Navigate Charge 3 by tapping the screen, swiping side to side and up and down, or
by pressing the button. To preserve battery, Charge 3’s screen turns off when not
in use.

Basic navigation

The home screen is the clock. On the clock:

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Swipe down to see notifications.

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Swipe up to see your daily tips and stats.

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Swipe left to scroll through the apps on your tracker.

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To open an app, swipe to find the app and then tap it.

Quick settings

Press and hold the button on Charge 3 for a faster way to use Fitbit Pay (on Fitbit
Pay-enabled devices) and access select settings.

On the Quick Settings screen:

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When Screen Wake is on, turn your wrist towards you to turn on the screen.

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When the Notifications setting is turned on, Charge 3 displays notifications
from your phone. For more information on how to manage notifications, see

"Notifications" on page21.

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Adjust settings

Manage basic settings including brightness, heart rate, and button sensitivity
directly on your tracker. Open the Settings app and tap a setting to adjust it.Swipe
up to see the full list of settings.

Check battery level

Check your battery level at any time: from the clock face, swipe up. The battery
level icon is in the top-left corner of the screen.

Your tracker continues to track your activity until your battery runs out.

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Care for Charge 3

It's important to clean and dry your Charge 3 regularly. For instructions and more
information, see fitbit.com/productcare.

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