Table of Contents Introduction ...................1 Features and functions ................1 Principles of estimating body fat percentage .........2 Preparations before use .................3 Getting accurate readings ..............3 Automatic shut-down function ...............3 Changing the weight mode ..............4 Setting (resetting) date and time ............4 Setting and storing personal data in memory ........5 Taking weight and body fat readings ............6 Understanding your reading ..............6 Programming the guest mode ...............7...
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.
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.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 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.
CHANGING THE WEIGHT MODE Note: For use only with models containing the weight mode switch. You can change the weight unit by using the switch on the back of the scale. 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 centimeters.
SETTING AND STORING PERSONAL DATA IN MEMORY The unit can be operated only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories. 1. Turn on the Power Press the Set button to turn on the unit. The unit will beep to confirm activation, the Personal data number will be displayed, and the display will flash. Note: If you don’t operate the unit for 60 seconds after the unit has been turned on, the unit will turn off automatically.
TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS After programming your personal data you are ready to take a reading. 1. Step onto the scale Step onto the scale while the scale is off, the scale turns on automatically and starts measuring. 2.
PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE Guest mode allows you to program the unit for a one-time use without reading a personal data number. Press the Guest button to activate the unit. Then follow the steps: Set Age, Select Female or Male, and Specify Height.
Power Consumption The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to 100 mA maximum this device that are not expressly approved by Tanita Corporation may void the user’s Measuring Current authority to operate the equipment.