Fitbit Alta HR Fitness Tracker User Manual

1. Product Overview

The Fitbit Alta HR is a slim and stylish fitness tracker designed to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. It continuously tracks your heart rate, activity, and sleep, providing valuable insights into your daily well-being. Its compact design makes it comfortable for all-day wear, including during sleep and workouts.

Figure 1: Front view of the Fitbit Alta HR Fitness Tracker.

Key Features:

• Continuous Heart Rate Tracking: Monitor your heart rate all day, during workouts, and beyond to better measure calorie burn and optimize workout intensity.
• Resting Heart Rate Trends: Understand how your activity impacts your health by comparing your resting heart rate trends.
• Automatic Activity Tracking: Automatically track steps, distance, calories burned, and active minutes.
• Sleep Stages Tracking: Automatically track time spent in light, deep, and REM sleep to gain insights into your sleep quality.
• Long Battery Life: Enjoy up to 7 days of battery life on a single charge (varies with use).
• Smartphone Notifications: Receive call, text, and calendar alerts directly on your wrist.
• Interchangeable Bands: Customize your tracker's look with a variety of available bands.

2. Getting Started

2.1 Charging Your Device

Before first use, fully charge your Fitbit Alta HR. A full charge can take approximately 1-2 hours. The device features a quick-charge capability, allowing for significant battery life with short charging times.

Figure 2: Rear view of the Fitbit Alta HR, highlighting the charging contacts and PurePulse heart rate sensors.

2.2 Attaching the Bands

The Fitbit Alta HR comes with interchangeable bands. To attach or remove a band, locate the small levers on the underside of the tracker where the band connects. Slide the lever to release the band, then align the new band and slide the lever back to secure it.

2.3 Initial Setup with the Fitbit App

To get the most out of your Fitbit Alta HR, download the Fitbit app on your smartphone or tablet. Follow the on-screen instructions within the app to create an account, pair your device, and set up your personal profile. This will enable data synchronization and access to all features.

Figure 3: Size guide for the Fitbit Alta HR, indicating wrist circumference for the 'Small' size.

3. Using Your Fitbit Alta HR

3.1 Navigating the Display

Tap the display to cycle through your daily stats, including time, steps, distance, calories burned, and active minutes. The display is bright and clear for easy readability.

Figure 4: Fitbit Alta HR display showing the current step count.

3.2 Heart Rate Monitoring

The Alta HR uses PurePulse® heart rate technology to provide continuous, automatic wrist-based heart rate tracking. This allows you to monitor your heart rate zones (Fat Burn, Cardio, Peak) during workouts and track your resting heart rate over time.

Figure 5: Fitbit Alta HR display showing current heart rate.

3.3 Activity Tracking

Your Alta HR automatically tracks your daily activity, including steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, and active minutes. You can view detailed summaries of your activity in the Fitbit app.

3.4 Sleep Tracking

Wear your Alta HR to bed to automatically track your sleep. The device records your time spent in light, deep, and REM sleep stages, providing insights into your sleep quality and helping you establish better sleep habits.

3.5 Smartphone Notifications

When paired with your smartphone, the Alta HR can display call, text, and calendar notifications directly on its screen, keeping you connected without needing to check your phone constantly.

3.6 Changing Bands

Easily swap out your Alta HR bands to match your style or activity. A wide variety of official and third-party bands are available for purchase.

Figure 6: A selection of interchangeable bands for the Fitbit Alta HR.

4. Care and Maintenance

• Cleaning: Regularly clean your Alta HR band and tracker, especially after workouts or prolonged wear. Use a mild, soap-free cleanser and rinse thoroughly. Ensure the device is completely dry before wearing it again.
• Water Resistance: The Fitbit Alta HR is water resistant up to 50 meters, making it suitable for showering and swimming. However, it is not recommended for hot tubs or saunas. Always dry your tracker and band after getting them wet.
• Charging: Charge your device when the battery indicator is low. Avoid overcharging for extended periods.
• Storage: Store your Alta HR in a cool, dry place when not in use.

5. Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Device Not Responding: If your Alta HR is unresponsive, try restarting it. Connect the tracker to its charging cable, then press the button on the charging cable three times within eight seconds. The Fitbit logo will appear on the screen, indicating a successful restart.
• Syncing Issues: Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone/tablet and the Fitbit app is open. If issues persist, try restarting both your device and the Alta HR.
• Inaccurate Heart Rate: Ensure the tracker is worn snugly on your wrist, about a finger's width above your wrist bone. Clean the back of the tracker regularly to ensure good sensor contact.
• Battery Draining Quickly: Reduce the frequency of notifications or continuous heart rate monitoring if battery life is a concern. Ensure the device is fully charged using the provided charging cable.

6. Product Specifications

7. Warranty and Support

For detailed warranty information and customer support, please refer to the official Fitbit website or the documentation included with your product.

• User Guide (PDF): Download User Guide
• User Manual (PDF): Download User Manual
• Manufacturer Support: Visit the Fitbit Store on Amazon or the official Fitbit website for further assistance.