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Oregon Scientific GA101 User Manual

High precision body weight monitor with body fat index
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Oregon Scientific™ High Precision Body Weight

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Introduction ................................................................................................................. 2
Warnings ..................................................................................................................... 2
Key Features ............................................................................................................... 4
How the Body Weight Monitor Works ....................................................................... 4
Brief Description ........................................................................................................ 4
Body Mass Index ....................................................................................................... 5
What is Body Mass Index (BMI)? ........................................................................... 5
How to Interpret BMI .............................................................................................. 5
Body Fat Index .......................................................................................................... 6
What is Body Fat Index? ........................................................................................ 6
How Body Fat is Measured .................................................................................... 6
How to Interpret Body Fat Index ............................................................................ 6
How to Interpret Body Fat Level Indicator .............................................................. 7
How Body Fat Percentage Fluctuates ................................................................... 7
Safety and Care Instructions ..................................................................................... 8
Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 9
Unpacking the Body Weight Monitor ......................................................................... 9
Selecting a Location for the Body Weight Monitor .................................................... 9
Setting up for the First Time ...................................................................................... 9
Setting the Height and Age for a User ....................................................................... 10
Taking Measurements ................................................................................................ 11
Taking Measurements with Stored User Settings ..................................................... 11
Taking Measurements as a Guest User .................................................................... 12
Taking Weight-Only Measurements .......................................................................... 12
Resetting ..................................................................................................................... 13
Replacing the Batteries .............................................................................................. 13
Addendum ................................................................................................................... 13
Weight Unit Conversion ............................................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting Guide .............................................................................................. 14
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 15
Additional Resources ................................................................................................. 15
Monitor with Body Fat Index
Model: GA101
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Oregon Scientific™ High Precision Body Weight Monitor with Body Fat Index TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ... 2 Warnings ... 2 Key Features ... 4 How the Body Weight Monitor Works ... 4 Brief Description ... 4 Body Mass Index ... 5 What is Body Mass Index (BMI)? ...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Body Weight Monitor as your healthcare product of choice. Your Body Weight Monitor is designed to give you many years of reliable service. Some of its features include: • Automatic calculation of body mass index (BMI) and body fat index.
  • Page 3 Oregon Scientific will not be held liable for any bodily injury, death, property damages or any other claims of whatever nature resulting from the misuse or negligence of this product, whether intentional or unintentional.

  • Page 4: Key Features

    KEY FEATURES Front view LCD Display - Button Metal Foot pads Scale Platform Carrying Handle HOW THE BODY WEIGHT MONITOR WORKS BRIEF DESCRIPTION When you step on the Monitor, a weight measurement is taken. The Monitor can also help you to automatically calculate your Body mass index (BMI) and Body Fat Index, two internationally accepted indicators of health and obesity levels.

  • Page 5: Body Mass Index

    BODY MASS INDEX What is Body Mass Index (BMI)? Body mass index (BMI) is a widely used international standard that measures weight to height ratio to determine obesity. BMI is expressed by the following terms: Body weight (kg) BMI = [Body height (m)] The BMI is only a general indicator of your health level.

  • Page 6: Body Fat Index

    References: Jequier, E. (1987) Energy, obesity, and body weight standards. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 45, 1035-1047 Japan Society for the Study of Obesity The Weight Loss Research Center myDr. (www.mydr.com.au) BODY FAT INDEX What is Body Fat Index? Body Fat Index is a measurement of the total percentage of fat in your body. For example, if you weigh 70 kg and your Body Fat Index is 15%, then you are retaining 10.5 kg of fat.

  • Page 7: How To Interpret Body Fat Level Indicator

    How to Interpret Body Fat Level Indicator In addition to displaying your Body Fat Index, the Monitor provides a Body Fat Level Indicator on the LCD screen to help you immediately gauge your level of health without referring to the chart above.

  • Page 8: Safety And Care Instructions

    SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS CARING FOR YOUR BODY WEIGHT MONITOR To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product, please observe the following guidelines. Clean with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. This will terminate the warranty and may expose you to dangerously high voltages.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED UNPACKING THE BODY WEIGHT MONITOR When you unpack your Body Weight Monitor, make sure to keep all the packing materials in a safe place, in case you need to later transport or return it for servicing. In the box, you will find: The Monitor 4x AA 1.5-V Batteries...

  • Page 10: Setting The Height And Age For A User

    With this product, you can set and store the age and height for up to four people (users 1 to 4) who regularly use the Body Weight Monitor. Once you set the height and age for a user, the GA101 can automatically calculate the body mass index (BMI) and Body Fat Index whenever the person uses the Monitor.

  • Page 11: Taking Measurements

    TAKING MEASUREMENTS If you have entered a user setting, you can make use of the saved settings to automatically find out your weight, BMI, and Body Fat Index. For users who do not have settings stored, you can choose to take measurements as a “Guest User”. NOTE It is necessary that you step onto the Monitor with your bare feet.

  • Page 12: Taking Measurements As A Guest User

    TAKING MEASUREMENTS AS A GUEST USER Diagram TAKING WEIGHT-ONLY MEASUREMENTS The Body Weight Monitor is equipped with a patented STEP-ON mechanism to help you take Body Weight measurement without switching on the Monitor. You do not need to wait for measurements like the majority of scales in the market. To measure your body weight only, just step on the Monitor then step off after your body weight is shown.

  • Page 13: Resetting

    RESETTING The reset button is located in the battery compartment on the back of the Monitor. Use a blunt stylus such as a paper clip to press the button. REPLACING THE BATTERIES This product requires four (4) 1.5-volt AA batteries to operate (supplied). Diagram NOTE Batteries can be harmful to the environment.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This section includes a list of frequently asked questions for problems you may encounter with your Body Weight Monitor. If the product is not operating as you think it should, check here before arranging for servicing. Problem Symptom No power The display is dim.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about your Body Weight Monitor and other Oregon Scientific™ products such as digital cameras, telephones, hand-held organizers, alarm clocks, and weather stations. The website also includes contact information for our customer service department, in case you need to reach us.

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