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Fitbit Surge User Manual [nl]

Product Manual
Version 1.0
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 ............................................................................. 3!
Setting up your tracker using a mobile device .......................................................................... 3!
Setting up your tracker using a Mac or PC .................................................................................. 3!
Getting to know your Fitbit Surge ................................................................... 5!
Wearing your Surge ............................................................................................................................. 5!
Getting around your Surge ................................................................................................................ 7!
Changing the clock display ................................................................................................................ 8!
Measuring heart rate ............................................................................................................................ 8!
Using GPS ............................................................................................................................................... 10!
Battery life and charging ................................................................................................................... 11!
Caring for your Surge ........................................................................................................................ 13!
Automatic Tracking with the Fitbit Surge ..................................................... 14!
Tracking all-day stats ......................................................................................................................... 14!
Tracking sleep ....................................................................................................................................... 14!
Tracking a daily goal .......................................................................................................................... 15
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Tracking Runs with the Fitbit Surge .............................................................. 17!
Tracking a run ....................................................................................................................................... 17!
Using other Surge functions during a run .................................................................................. 18!
Tracking Exercise with the Fitbit Surge ........................................................ 19!
Tracking exercise ................................................................................................................................. 19!
Choosing exercises to track ........................................................................................................... 20!
Viewing stats tracked when exercising ...................................................................................... 21!
Using other Surge functions when exercising .......................................................................... 21!
Using Silent Alarms .......................................................................................... 22!
Setting silent alarms .......................................................................................................................... 22!
Dismissing or snoozing silent alarms .......................................................................................... 22!
Enabling or disabling silent alarms .............................................................................................. 23!
Receiving Call and Text Notifications ........................................................... 24!
Enabling call and text notifications ............................................................................................. 24!
Viewing call and text notifications ............................................................................................... 24!
Disabling call and text notifications ............................................................................................ 25!
Controlling Music .............................................................................................. 26!
Enabling music control ..................................................................................................................... 26!
Controlling music with your Surge .............................................................................................. 27!
Managing Settings on your Fitbit Surge ........................................................ 28!
Heart Rate Tracking ........................................................................................................................... 28!
Backlight ................................................................................................................................................ 29!
Notifications .......................................................................................................................................... 29!
Bluetooth Classic ................................................................................................................................ 29!
Shutdown ............................................................................................................................................... 29!
Regulatory Info .................................................................................................................................... 29
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Using your Fitbit.com Dashboard .................................................................. 30!
Browser requirements ...................................................................................................................... 30!
Using your dashboard ....................................................................................................................... 30!
Updating your Fitbit Surge ............................................................................. 32!
Restarting your Fitbit Surge ........................................................................... 33!
Fitbit Surge General Info & Specifications ................................................... 34!
Sensors and motors ........................................................................................................................... 34!
Battery .................................................................................................................................................... 34!
Memory ................................................................................................................................................... 34!
Display .................................................................................................................................................... 35!
Environmental conditions ............................................................................................................... 35!
Help .......................................................................................................................................................... 35!
Return policy and warranty ............................................................................................................ 35!
Regulatory & Safety Notices .......................................................................... 36!
USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ........................................ 36!
Canada: Industry Canada (IC) statement .................................................................................. 36!
European Union (EU) ........................................................................................................................ 37!
Australia and New Zealand ............................................................................................................. 37!
Mexico ..................................................................................................................................................... 38!
Israel ......................................................................................................................................................... 38!
South Africa .......................................................................................................................................... 38!
South Korea .......................................................................................................................................... 38!
Singapore ............................................................................................................................................... 39!
Taiwan ..................................................................................................................................................... 39!
Russia ..................................................................................................................................................... 40!
United Arab Emirates ....................................................................................................................... 40
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Safety statement ................................................................................................................................ 40!
Important safety instructions ........................................................................................................ 40!
Disposal and recycling information ............................................................................................. 42!
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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.com or the Fitbit mobile app, where you can get detailed information on your stats, view historical trends, log food, and more. As soon as setup is complete you’re ready to start moving.
Next the manual introduces you to your Surge, specifically how to use the buttons and touchscreen to find your stats and track a run or other exercise.
The remainder of the manual walks you through every function on your Surge and also explains how to update your tracker when free firmware updates are available. Throughout the manual you’ll notice that for tasks that can be done on the Fitbit.com dashboard or the Fitbit mobile app, only the Fitbit.com instructions appear—if you have the Fitbit app for iOS, Android, or Windows Phone, you can easily find the comparable task in the app without needing tap-by-tap instructions here. That said, all the details of our mobile apps are described in our articles at
https://help.fitbit.com. Just select Surge and then browse the iOS, Android, or
Windows Phone categories.
The manual concludes by explaining how to restart your Surge in the event you encounter difficulty with your tracker. All other troubleshooting suggestions, as well
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as detailed information about how Fitbit trackers and services work, can be found in 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. Do us a favor and rate the articles you read—it’s how we know we’re getting you the right information at the right time!
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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. If your device is listed, you can then download our free mobile app and follow the setup process in the app. If your device is not listed, check back frequently because we’re continually adding new devices.
Even if your mobile device cannot 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 your Surge using a Mac or PC.
Setting up your tracker using a Mac or PC
To set up your Surge using your computer, you’ll first install Fitbit Connect. Fitbit Connect is the software application that connects (“pairs”) your Surge to your Fitbit.com dashboard, where you can view your data, log food, and more.
Mac & PC requirements
Software Mac OS 10.6 or later Internet Connection
Hardware USB port
Software Windows Vista or later Internet Connection
Hardware USB port
Downloading Fitbit Connect
1. Go to http://www.fitbit.com/setup.
2. Verify that your computer type (Mac or PC) is highlighted, then click the
Download Here button.
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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.
Syncing with a computer
Now that Fitbit Connect is installed, your Surge will automatically and wirelessly synchronize its data to your dashboard every 15-20 minutes under these conditions:
• Your Surge is within 15-20 feet of your computer and has new data to upload (meaning if you haven’t moved, an automatic sync won’t occur).
• Your computer is powered on, awake, and connected to the Internet.
• The wireless sync dongle is inserted into a USB port and is recognized by the
computer.
To manually synchronize your Surge with your dashboard, click the Fitbit Connect icon on your computer (located near the date and time) and click Sync Now.
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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 (as you would normally wear a watch).
As with all heart-rate monitoring technology, whether a chest strap or a wrist-based sensor, accuracy is affected by personal physiology, location of wear, and type of movement. In other words, not every person will get a perfectly accurate reading with every type of exercise. For best heart rate accuracy keep these tips in mind:
1. Experiment with wearing the tracker higher on your wrist during exercise. Because blood flow in your arm increases the farther up you go, moving the tracker up a couple inches can improve the heart rate signal. Also, many exercises such as spinning cause you to bend your wrist frequently, which is more likely to interfere with the heart rate signal if the tracker is lower on your wrist.
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2. Do not wear your tracker too tight; a tight band restricts blood flow, potentially affecting the heart rate signal. That being said, the tracker should also be slightly tighter (snug but not constricting) during exercise than during all-day wear.
3. With high-intensity interval training or other activities where your wrist is moving vigorously and non-rhythmically, the movement may prevent the sensor from finding an accurate heart rate. Similarly, with exercises such as weight lifting or rowing, your wrist muscles may flex in such a way that the band tightens and loosens during exercise. Try relaxing your wrist and staying still briefly (about 10 seconds), after which you should see an accurate heart rate reading.
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. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the dashboard and select
Settings.
3. Using the navigation tabs on the left, find and specify the correct setting for
Dominant Hand.
4. Sync your Surge to update your tracker with the new setting:
a. Click the Fitbit Connect icon near the date and time on your computer. b. Make sure your Surge is nearby and click Sync Now.
Using your Surge in wet conditions
Your Surge is splash-proof, rain-proof, and can withstand even the sweatiest workout. Your Surge is not designed to be worn swimming. We also recommend removing your tracker before showering. Though the device can withstand the water exposure, wearing your tracker 24/7 does not allow your skin to breathe. After getting your tracker wet, dry it thoroughly before putting it back on. For more details, see https://www.fitbit.com/productcare.
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Getting around your Surge
The Fitbit Surge has a touch screen with a backlight and three buttons: Home, Select, and Action. Take a moment to memorize these button names and their location, because the rest of the manual refers to them frequently.
Your Surge has two sets of screens: the Clock, where you can see your all-day stats, and the Menu. To switch between the two sets, press the Home button.
• When viewing the Clock, swipe left and right to see:
o Current heart rate o Steps taken o Distance covered o Calories burned 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.
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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.
Double-pressing the Home button displays the music playback control. For more information, see “Controlling Music” on page 26.
Changing the clock display
You can choose a different clock face on the Fitbit app or the Fitbit.com dashboard. Changing the clock face also changes the appearance of the all-day stats to resemble the style of the clock.
To choose a different clock face using the Fitbit.com dashboard:
1. Log in to Fitbit.com.
2. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the dashboard and select
Settings.
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.
Measuring heart rate
When your heart beats, your capillaries expand and contract based on blood volume changes. PurePulse™ LED lights on the back of your Surge reflect onto the skin to detect blood volume changes, and finely tuned algorithms are applied to measure heart rate automatically and continuously.
When viewing the Clock, swipe to display your current beats per minute and heart rate zone.
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Default heart rate zones
Heart rate zones let you target different training intensities to help you optimize your workout. Your zones are calculated based on your estimated maximum heart rate, which is 220 minus your age.
To quickly determine what zone you’re in, take a look at the heart icon:
Out of zone Fat burn Cardio Peak
• When you’re out of zone, which means you’re below 50% of your maximum heart rate, your heart rate may be elevated but not enough to be considered exercise.
• 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. In this zone you’re pushing yourself but not straining. For most people this is the exercise zone to target.
• Peak zone, which means your heart rate is 85% of your maximum or higher, is the high-intensity exercise zone. Peak zone is for short intense sessions that improve performance and speed.
At any time you can check your dashboard to see the amount of time you’ve spent in each zone.
Custom heart rate zones
Instead of using the default heart rate zones you can configure a custom zone. When your heart rate is above or below your custom zone you’ll see an outline of a heart, and when your heart rate is in your custom zone you’ll see a solid heart.
To set a custom heart rate zone using the Fitbit.com dashboard:
1. Log in to Fitbit.com.
2. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the dashboard and select
Settings.
3. Using the navigation tabs on the left, find Heart Rate Zones and specify the minimum and maximum heart rate for your custom zone.
4. Sync your Surge to update your tracker with the new setting:
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a. Click the Fitbit Connect icon located near the date and time on your
computer.
b. With your Surge nearby click Sync Now.
At any time you can check your dashboard to see the amount of time you’ve spent in your custom zone.
For more details about heart rate monitoring, including links to relevant American Heart Association information, see our “Heart rate FAQs” article on
https://help.fitbit.com.
Missing signal
Surge continuously monitors your heart rate while you’re exercising and throughout the day. However, occasionally the heart rate monitor may have difficulty finding a good enough signal to show a hear rate. In those cases, you’ll see this screen:
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 28 for more information.
Using GPS
The Fitbit Surge includes a GPS receiver to track your route during several activities, including Free Run, Lap Run, Walk, and Hike. On your dashboard, GPS data is shown in a map view along with the stats tracked during the activity.
When you select a run or exercise that uses GPS, Surge begins searching for a GPS signal. As with any GPS device, a signal is likely to be discovered more quickly if you are outside in an open area and standing still.
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