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MANUAL Model: BC-601FS Instruction Manual Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference. Mode d’emploi A lire attentivement et à garder en cas de besoin. Manual de instrucciones Lea detenidamente este manual de instrucciones y guárdelo para futura referencia.
Índice de materias Table of Contents Table des matières Introducción ..........25 Introduction ..........1 Introduction ..........13 Prestaciones y funciones ......26 Features and functions .........2 Caractéristiques .........14 Preparaciones antes del uso ......27 Preparations before use .......3 Avant utilisation .........15 Cómo obtener lecturas exactas ....27 Getting accurate readings ......3 Comment obtenir des résultats exacts ..15 Función de apagado automático ....27...
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-...
PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Inserting the Batteries Turn the scale over and remove the battery cover by releasing the latch, insert 4 x AA batteries Open as (included) with the correct polarity as indicated. shown. 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.
SETTING (RESETTING) DATE AND TIME Initial setting after batteries are installed Press to turn on the unit and set the date and time. Use the buttons to scroll through numbers. Press SET to confirm. 1. Set Year (Applicable year: 2009 – 2050) 2.
Level 2 = Moderately active lifestyles (occasional, low intensity exercise) Level 3 = Adult involved in intense physical activity (see p.1. for Tanita’s definition of Athlete) Note: If you select the Athlete Mode, it will automatically set the Activity Level to Level 3.
TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS 1. Select Personal Data Number key and Step On Using your toe, tap your pre-programmed Personal Key. The unit will beep and the display will show the programmed data. The unit will beep again and the display will show “0.0”. (You can change your height setting by pressing SET while “0.0”...
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2. Obtain Your Readings After the measurement, the unit will display all the readings. Step off the scale and press to see a desired reading. Note: • The unit will automatically shut off after 40 seconds of displaying result with inactivity.
HOW TO SEE THE READING OF EACH SEGMENT (Applicable age : 18-99) Press to show the segmental body fat %, and press again to show each segmental reading. Press to show the muscle mass reading while the segmental body fat % is displayed, and press again to show each segmental reading.
Ensuring you, have healthy levels of visceral fat may reduce the risk of certain diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and the onset of type 2 diabetes. The Tanita Body Composition Monitor will provide you with a visceral fat rating from 1 – 59. Rating from 1 – 12 Indicates you have a healthy level of visceral fat.
RECALL FUNCTION Recall function can be used to obtain the following desired results in sequence by pressing • Last reading • The average of the results from 1 week ago • The average of the results from 2 weeks ago •...
PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE Guest mode allows you to program the unit for a one-time use without resetting a Personal key. Press “GUEST/ ”, the unit will beep and the display will show “0.0” indicating it is ready to measure. Now pull out the hand-electrodes, hold with arms straight down and step onto the platform.
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device 60 mA maximum that are not expressly approved by Tanita Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the Measuring Current equipment.
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