User manual TANITA BF 626W

[. . . ] Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of loss caused by the loss of recorded data. Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by these units, or any kind of claim made by a third person. Note: Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of water in the body, and can be affected by dehydration or over-hydration due to such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc. 1 GB PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING BODY FAT PERCENTAGE Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales allow you to determine your body fat percentage at home as easily as you measure your weight. What is Body Fat Percentage? Body fat percentage is the percentage of fat in your body. Too much body fat has been linked to conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other disabling conditions. Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults 1, 2 Underfat Female 20­39 Age 40­59 60­79 0% Male 20­39 Age 40­59 60­79 Underfat Healthy Overfat Obese 10% 20% 30% 40% Healthy Overfat Obese 1 2 Based on NIH/WHO BMI Guidelines. As reported by Gallagher, et al, at NY Obesity Research Center. [. . . ] Insert the supplied AA-batteries as indicated. Note: Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries are incorrectly positioned the fluid may leak and damage floors. If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage. Direction of the batteries. Please note that since the batteries were inserted at the factory, their energy levels may have decreased. Positioning the Monitor Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure safe and accurate measurement. Note: To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform. Handling Tips This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology. To keep the unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully: · Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform. · Store the unit horizontally, and place it so that the buttons will not be pressed accidentally. · Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit. · Place the unit in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment, high humidity, or extreme temperature change. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner (applied to a cloth first) to keep them shiny; avoid soaps. · Do not step on the platform when wet. · Do not drop any objects onto the platform. 4 GB USEFUL FEATURES · Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales allow you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously and easily, simply by stepping on a scale. · Your Body Fat Monitor/Scale can be set for Male or Female, Standard or Athlete Adult, or Children (ages 7-17). · Personal data (Female/Male, Age, Height, etc. ) can be pre-set and stored in memory for up to two people. · Unique Healthy Range Indicator automatically displays where your body fat percentage falls within the Body Fat Ranges chart (p. 2). · The unit emits a helpful "beep" when activated, and also at various stages in the programming and measuring process. Listen for these sounds which will prompt you to step on the unit, look at your readings, or confirm a setting. SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE Your Body Fat Monitor/Scale can measure weight in three different modes: st-lb (British stone-pounds), kg (kilograms), or lb (pounds). If you would like to change that setting, or if at any point another setting has been inadvertently entered, follow these steps: 1. Press the Set and Up buttons simultaneously. Release the buttons, the display will flash. 2. Press the Up button to cycle through each weight mode until the mode that you require is displayed. 3. Then press the Set button. The unit will beep twice in short succession, and the display screen will flash to confirm your selection and store it in memory. Note: If weight mode is set to pounds or stone-pounds, the height programming mode will be automatically set to feet and inches. Similarly, if kilograms is selected, height will be automatically set to centimetres. AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION The automatic shut-down function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases: · If you interrupt the measurement process. The power will shut down automatically within 10 to 20 seconds, depending upon the type of operation. · If an extraordinary weight is applied to the platform. [. . . ] Next follow the directions for "Get Your Reading" (p. 7). Note : If you step onto the platform before "0. 0" appears the display will show "Error" and you will not obtain a reading. TROUBLESHOOTING If the following problems occur. . . A wrong weight format appears followed by kg, lb, or st-lb Refer to "Switching the Weight Mode" on p. 5. "Lo" appears on the display, or all the data appears and immediately disappears. Batteries are low. When this message appears, be sure to replace the batteries immediately, since weak batteries will affect the accuracy of your measurements. Change all the batteries at the same time with new AA-size batteries. Note: Your settings will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries. The display reads "Error" or "- - - - -" appears or the power shuts off while measuring. Be sure that you have selected the correct user mode (Male/Female, Age, Height). [. . . ]