User manual TANITA PD 639

[. . . ] Tanita defines "athlete" as a person involved in intense physical activity of approximately 10 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less. Tanita's athlete definition includes "lifetime of fitness" individuals who have been fit for years but currently exercise less than 10 hours per week. The body fat monitor function is not intended for pregnant women, professional athletes or bodybuilders. Recorded data may be lost if the unit is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical power surges. [. . . ] · 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 8. Accessories 8. 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. If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage. Your Body Fat Monitor/Scale can measure weight in three different modes: st-lb (British stone-pounds), kg (kilograms), or lb (pounds). The default setting (the setting at which Tanita products are shipped) is lb (USA only) or st-lb (UK only). If you would like to change that setting, or if at any point another setting has been inadvertently entered, follow these steps: Press the Set and Up buttons simultaneously. Release the buttons, the display will flash. Press the Up button to cycle through each weight mode until the mode that you require is displayed. The unit will beep once to confirm. Get Your Readings Your weight will be shown first. "00000" will appear on the display and disappear one by one from left to right. Your body fat percentage and Body Fat Range will appear on the display screen. The display will then flash your weight and body fat percentage alternately three times. 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. Note: Even if you step off the platform after all the results are displayed, the alternating display of body weight and body fat percentage will be repeated three times. The unit will then shut down automatically. 4. Select Female or Male Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through Female ( ), Male ( ), Female/Athlete and Male/Athlete settings, then press the Set button. [. . . ] Be sure that your heels are correctly aligned with the electrodes on the measuring platform. Don't worry if your feet appear too large for the unit ­ accurate readings can still be obtained if your toes overhang the platform. It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to wait about three hours after rising, eating, or hard exercise before taking measurements. [. . . ]