Useful Features - Tanita UM-040 Instruction Manual

USEFUL FEATURES

• Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales allow you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously and easily, simply by
stepping on a scale.
• Your Body Fat Monitor/Scale can be set for Adults or Children (ages 7-17), Male or Female.
• Personal data (Female/Male, Age, Height) can be pre-set and stored in personal data memories.
• Guest feature allows you to take readings without reprogramming one of the Personal keys.
• 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
Note: For use only with models containing the weight mode switch
You can switch the unit indication by using the switch on the back of the scale as shown in the figure.
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 centimetres.
lb (pounds)
AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION
The automatic shut-down function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases:
• If you interrupt the measurement process. The power will shut down automatically within 10 to 20 seconds, depending upon the
type of operation.
• If an extraordinary weight is applied to the platform.
• If you make a mistake during measurement or a key or button operation.
• During programming, if you do not touch any of the keys or buttons within 60 seconds.
• After you have completed the measuring process.
Note: If the power shuts off automatically, repeat the steps from "General Programming" (p. 6).
GETTING ACCURATE READINGS
Heels centered on Toes may overhang
electrodes 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.
kg (kilograms)
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.
st-lb (stone pounds)
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