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Fitbit Surge FB501 User Manual

Fitbit Surge FB501
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Fitbit Surge FB501 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFitbit Surge
ModelFB501
CategoryPedometer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started

Welcome

Introduces the Fitbit Surge as a high-performance Fitness Super Watch.

What's included

Lists the items included in the Fitbit Surge Fitness Super Watch box.

Setting up your Fitbit Surge

Mac & PC requirements

Details the software and hardware requirements for Mac and Windows.

Installing Fitbit Connect

Explains how to download and install the Fitbit Connect software.

Mac installation

Step-by-step guide for installing Fitbit Connect on a Mac computer.

PC installation

Step-by-step guide for installing Fitbit Connect on a PC.

Pairing your Surge to your account

Instructions for pairing the Fitbit Surge device with your Fitbit.com account.

Wireless sync

Explains how automatic and manual wireless syncing works for the Surge.

About Heart rate on the Fitbit Surge

Heart rate zones

Explains default and custom heart rate zones and their meaning.

Tracking with the Fitbit Surge

Tracking default stats

Lists the automatic stats tracked by the Surge, such as steps and calories.

Tracking sleep

Describes how the Surge tracks sleep hours and movement for quality analysis.

Tracking a goal

Explains how to set and track progress towards a main goal on Fitbit.com.

Tracking Runs with the Fitbit Surge

Free Run

Details how to start, track, and view stats for a Free Run activity.

Treadmill Run

Instructions for tracking Treadmill Runs, noting GPS is not used.

Lap Run

Guide to tracking Lap Runs, including starting new laps and viewing lap summaries.

Tracking Exercise with the Fitbit Surge

Tracking an exercise

Steps to select and start tracking various exercise types on the Surge.

Stairclimbing

Details the default screen and swipeable stats for Stairclimbing.

Spinning

Details the default screen and swipeable stats for Spinning.

Hiking (GPS)

Instructions for tracking Hiking with GPS, including signal search.

Cycling (GPS)

Instructions for tracking Cycling with GPS, including signal search.

Yoga

Details the default screen and swipeable stats for Yoga.

Weight Lifting

Details the default screen and swipeable stats for Weight Lifting.

Custom

Details the default screen and swipeable stats for Custom exercises.

Choosing exercise types to track

Explains how to change or re-order exercise types available on the Surge.

SmartWatch features

Music Playback

Information on controlling music playback from the Surge.

Call and Text Notifications

How to receive and view call and text notifications on the Surge.

Managing notifications on an iOS mobile device

Steps to manage call and text notifications via the Fitbit app on iOS.

Managing notifications on a Windows mobile device

Placeholder for managing notifications on Windows mobile devices.

Managing notifications on an Android mobile device

Placeholder for managing notifications on Android mobile devices.

Silent Alarms

Setting silent alarms

Guide to adding, editing, and deleting silent alarms via Fitbit.com.

Dismissing or snoozing silent alarms

How to dismiss or snooze silent alarms when they go off on the Surge.

Enabling or disabling silent alarms on your Fitbit Surge

Steps to enable or disable silent alarms directly from the Surge device.

Managing settings on your Fitbit Surge

Backlight

Options for managing the Surge's backlight settings.

Notifications

Options for managing notifications on the Surge.

Vibration Alerts

Options for managing vibration alerts on the Surge.

BT Classic

Settings related to Bluetooth Classic connectivity on the Surge.

Restart

Instructions on how to restart the Fitbit Surge device.

Version

Information about the Surge's software version.

Wearing your Fitbit Surge

Specifying dominant or non-dominant hand

How to set dominant/non-dominant hand for accurate readings.

Using your Surge in wet conditions

Information on the Surge's water resistance capabilities.

Battery Life and Power

Battery life

Details on the Surge's battery life and how to check it.

Charging your Surge

Instructions on how to charge the Fitbit Surge.

Memory

Information on the Surge's data storage capacity and sync frequency.

Your Fitbit.com Dashboard

Browser requirements

Lists compatible browsers and versions for the Fitbit.com dashboard.

Using your dashboard

Overview of the Fitbit.com dashboard for tracking fitness progress.

Logging food, activities, and sleep

How to log food, activities, and sleep data on the dashboard.

Device info

Where to find quick preview of tracker sync, battery level, and alarms.

Managing your Surge from Fitbit.com

Steps to manage Surge settings via the Fitbit.com dashboard.

Updating Fitbit Surge

Updating Surge

Instructions for updating the Fitbit Surge firmware via Fitbit Connect.

Fitbit Surge General Info & Specifications

Sensors and motors

Details the sensors and motors used in the Fitbit Surge.

Size & Weight

Provides specifications for wristband size and device weight.

Environmental conditions

Lists operating temperature, water resistance, and altitude limits.

Help

Return policy and warranty

Regulatory & Safety Notices

USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement

FCC compliance statement for the Fitbit Surge.

Canada: Industry Canada (IC) statement

Industry Canada (IC) compliance statement for the Surge.

European Union (EU)

Declaration of Conformity for the EU, including CE Mark information.

Safety statement

Important safety instructions

Crucial safety guidelines for using the Fitbit Surge.

Built-in battery precautions

Specific precautions regarding the Surge's built-in battery.

Disposal and recycling information