User manual BEURER BG 19

[. . . ] However, body water plays an important role in your well-being. The interpretation of the results depends on the changes in the: 1. Percentage of muscle and on the length of time during which these changes take place. Rapid changes over several days should be distinguished from mid-term changes (over several weeks) and long-term changes (months). [. . . ] Your scale is equipped with a "replace battery" indicator. When the scale is operated with a battery which is too weak, "Lo" appears in the display field and the scale automatically switches off. The battery must be replaced in this case (3 V lithium battery CR2032). The used, completely drained standard and rechargeable batteries must be disposed of in specially marked collection containers, at toxic waste collection points or electrical product retailers. you are legally obligated to dispose of the batteries. Note: Batteries containing pollutants are marked with the following symbols: Pb = Battery contains lead, Cd = Battery contains cadmium, Hg = Battery contains mercury. Place the scale on a firm, flat surface; a firm floor covering is a basic requirement for correct weight measurement. Quickly and firmly tap the standing surface of your scale with your foot. Now the scale is ready to measure your weight. 1 moving about and distribute your weight evenly on both legs. The scale immediately begins to measure your weight. Your measured weight is displayed shortly after this (Fig 3). The scale switches off a few seconds after you step down from it. 3 Measuring weight, body fat, body water and muscle percentage ­ First your personal parameters must be stored; ­ Briefly step onto the scale first and wait until the display "0. Now the first memory preset flashes in the display (Fig. ­ Now the setting for your individual level of activity or fitness appears on the display (Fig. Select the desired level of activity by pressing the buttons "up" P or "down" O and confirm the desired level of activity with the "SET" button. ­ The values you've just set are displayed again consecutively. After which the scale switches off automatically. Explanation of the 5 levels of activity: ­ Fitness 1: No physical activity while overweight ­ Fitness 2: Little physical activity while overweight ­ Fitness 3: No or little physical activity (Less than 20 min of physical exercise twice a week, e. [. . . ] A lower level is often found in athletes. Depending on the type of sports, the intensity of training and the person's physical constitution, levels can be achieved that are even lower than the specified guidelines. women Age Very good Good Average Poor Age Very good Good Average Poor According to the World Health Organization (WHO 2001), the percentage of body water should lie within the following ranges!Women: 50­55% Men: 60­65% Children: 65­75% In persons with a high percentage of body fat, the percentage of body water very frequently lies below the specified guidelines. [. . . ]