Wireless sync to a computer – Fitbit Force User Manual

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Onscreen setup instructions guide you through the pairing process. Use the following
steps if the setup guide doesn’t appear.

1.

Mac users: On the Menu Bar of your Mac, click the Fitbit Connect icon and

choose

Open Main Menu

.

PC users: 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

to set up your device if you don’t already have a

Fitbit.com account.

b.

Select

Existing User

to log into your existing Fitbit.com account and

replace an existing device with your Force.

N O T E : Only one Fitbit tracker can be paired to an account.

4.

Enter or confirm your personal information and click

Next

. This information

personalizes your Fitbit experience and improves the accuracy of your calorie
burn and distance data. By default this personal information is visible only to
your friends, but you can adjust your privacy settings from your Fitbit.com
account to control what information is shared with others.

5.

Choose

Force

and follow the onscreen instructions to power on your Force.

6.

Insert the wireless sync dongle into your computer and click

Next

.

7.

Fitbit Connect will search for your Force. Once found, a four-digit number will

appear on your Force display. Enter this number where prompted and click

Next

.

8.

You’re all set. Follow the onscreen instructions to put on your wristband and

view an introduction.

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

When your Force is within 15-20 feet of your computer, it will sync every 15 minutes.

You can manually sync your Force by clicking on the Fitbit Connect icon that is
located near the time and date on your computer. Select

Sync Now

to start the

manual sync.

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