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TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS
UNDERSTANDING YOUR READING
PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE
After programming your personal data you are ready to take a reading.
Select Personal Key
Press your pre-programmed Personal key. (Release the key within 3
seconds or the display will show “Error”.) The unit will beep and the
display will show the programmed data. The unit will beep again and the
display will show “0.0”. Now step onto the platform.
Note: If you step onto the platform before “0.0” appears the display will show “Error” and you
will not obtain a reading. Furthermore, if you do not step onto the measuring platform
within about 60 seconds after “0.0” appears, the power is shut-off automatically.
Get Your Readings
Your weight will be shown first. Continue to stand on the platform.
“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.
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.
Healthy Range Indicator (Standard Adults only*)
Your body fat monitor/scale automatically compares your body fat reading
to the Healthy Body Fat Range chart.
Following your body fat percentage reading, a black bar will flash along the
bottom of the display, identifying where you fall within the Body Fat Ranges
for your age and gender. For example, if the squares appear above (
0) area
your range is within the Healthy Range – if they appear over (-) area, your
reading is below the Healthy Range. For more about the Healthy Range, see
page 2.
(-) : Underfat; below the healthy body fat range. Increased risk for
health problems.
(0) : Healthy; within the healthy body fat percentage range for your
age/gender.
(+) : Overfat; above the healthy range. Increased risk for health
problems.
(++) : Obese; high above the healthy body fat range. Greatly increased
risk of obesity-related health problems.
*Note: If you select Athlete mode, the unit will
not display the Healthy Range Indicator. Athletes
may have a lower body fat range based on their
particular sport or activity.
(Range of user age is between 20-79)
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.5.) The unit will beep twice and the display will show “0.0”. Step
onto the platform. Next follow the directions for “Get Your Reading” (p.6).
Note: If you step onto the platform before “0.0” appears the display will show “Error” and
you will not obtain a reading.
Under Healthy Over Obese
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HOW TO DETERMINE BODY FAT PERCENTAGE
GETTING ACCURATE READINGS
Setting and Storing Data in Memory
The unit can be operated only if data has been programmed into one of the four Personal Keys or the Guest mode.
1. Turn on the Power
Press the Set button to turn on the unit (once programmed, pressing a
Personal Key turns on the unit.) The unit will beep to confirm activation, the
Personal Key numbers (1,2,3,4) 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.
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.
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.
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. The
unit will beep once to confirm.
5. Specify the Height
The display defaults to 5’ 7.0” (170cm) (range of user is from 3’ 4.0” – 7’
3.0” or 100cm – 220cm). Use the Up/Down buttons to specify Height and
then press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.
The unit will beep twice and the display will flash all data (Male/Female,
Age, Height, etc.) three times to confirm the programming. The power will
then shut down automatically.
Note: If you make a mistake or want to turn the unit off before you have finished
programming it, press the Weight-Only Key ( ) to force quit.
To ensure accuracy, readings should be taken without clothing and under consistent
conditions of hydration. If you do not undress, always remove your socks or stockings,
and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping on the measuring platform.
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.
While readings taken under other conditions may not have the same
absolute values, they are accurate for determining the percentage of change
as long as the readings are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor
progress, compare weight and body fat percentage taken under the same
conditions over a period of time.
Heels centered on
electrodes
Toes may overhang
measuring platform
Note: An accurate reading will not be possible if
the soles of your feet are not clean, or if your
knees are bent or you are in a sitting position.
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