Getting Started; Setting Up Your Device; Device Overview - Garmin Index Owner's Manual

Getting Started

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
This device passes electric current through the user to conduct
measurements. This device should not be used by individuals
with pacemakers or other internal medical devices. Consult your
physician before using this product if you are pregnant or if you
think you may be pregnant.

Device Overview

LCD screen
Reset key
Units of measure switch
Battery door
Installing the Risers
If you plan to use your device on a carpeted floor, you should
install the included risers. The risers are not necessary when
you use the device on a hard floor.
Press a riser onto each foot on the device.
Getting Started
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Installing the Batteries
The device operates on four AA batteries.
1
Remove the battery cover.
2
Insert four AA batteries, observing polarity.
3
Replace the battery cover.
After installing the batteries, the wireless indicator lights on the
LCD screen flash and appears to indicate the device is
ready to set up.
Changing the Units of Measure
On the underside of the scale, slide the switch to your
preferred unit of measure.
Status Icons
Icons appear on the LCD screen to indicate connection status
and to indicate which metric is displayed on the screen. Flashing
wireless signal icons indicate the device is searching for a
signal. A solid icon means the device is connected.
Wi‑Fi ® signal status
Bluetooth wireless signal status
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ANT wireless signal status
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Body mass index
Body fat percentage
Water percentage
Muscle mass
Bone mass
Low battery
Guest user
Setup mode
Software update in progress
Data upload in progress

Setting Up Your Device

You must set up your Garmin Index device using your computer
or compatible smartphone before you can use all of the features
of the device.
1
Go to www.garminconnect.com/indexscale.
2
Select an option:
• Select Mobile to set up your device using the Garmin
Connect Mobile app.
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• Select WPS to set up your device using a WPS
compatible router.
• Select Computer to set up your device using the Garmin
Express application on your computer.
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