User manual TANITA HD 327

[. . . ] To determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body, consult your physician. The BIA Method Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales use the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique. In this method, a safe, low-level electrical signal is passed through the body. It is difficult for the signal to flow through fat in the human body, but easy to flow through moisture in the muscle and other body tissues. The difficulty with which a signal flows through a substance is called impedance. [. . . ] Factors affecting total body water levels include sleep, physical activity, eating and drinking, illness and medications, bathing patterns and urination. · Take fluid immediately if you have any symptoms of dehydration, particularly after physical activity or bathing. Symptoms include a dry mouth, headache, nausea, dizziness, skin dryness, a rise in temperature, loss of concentration, etc. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor immediately. · Elderly people are at increased risk of dehydration as they have less sensitivity to thirst and other rational symptoms. · This instrument cannot be used to specifically determine an individual's recommended total body water percentage. Look for the long-term changes in total body water percentage and try to maintain a consistent, healthy total body water percentage. Display Screen Set Button Arrow (Select) Buttons Ball-of-Foot Electrodes Heel Electrodes Personal Keys 6. 7. Accessories 7. AA-Size Batteries (4) PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Open as shown. Inserting the Batteries Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. 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. · After you have completed the measuring process. Note: If the power shuts off automatically, repeat the steps from "Setting and Storing Data in Memory" (p. 5). 5 GB HOW TO DETERMINE BODY FAT PERCENTAGE Setting and Storing Data in Memory The unit can be operated only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories or the Guest mode. 1. Turn on the Power Press the Set button to turn on the unit (once programmed, tapping a Personal Key turns on the unit. ) The unit will beep to confirm activation, the Personal Key numbers (1or2) will be displayed, and the display will flash. Note: If you don't operate the unit for sixty seconds after the unit has been turned on, the unit will turn off automatically. AGE GUEST 2. Select a Personal Key Number Press the Up/Down buttons to select a Personal Key. Once you reach the Personal Key number you wish to use, press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm. %FAT %TBW - 0 + ++ AGE GUEST 3. Set Age The display defaults to Age 30 (range of user age is between 7-99). An arrow icon appears on the lower left side to indicate Age setting. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through numbers. When you reach your age, press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm. %FAT %TBW - 0 + ++ AGE GUEST 4. Select Female or Male Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through Female ( ) or Male ( ), Female/Athlete and Male/Athlete settings, then press the Set button. [. . . ] Athletes may have a lower body fat range based on their particular sport or activity. (Range of user age is between 20-79) 7 GB PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE The Guest mode allows you to use the monitor without losing the information already assigned to a Personal Key. To programme the Guest mode, use the Down button marked with a "G" to turn on the power. Then follow steps 3 through 5 in "Setting and Storing Data" (p. 6. ) The unit will beep twice and the display will show "0. 0". [. . . ]