Adesso MG293 Instruction Manual page 10

MEASURING BODY FAT AND WATER RATIOS
Note: You must place the scale on a hard, flat surface. Using the scale on carpets will cause inaccurate results. To
generate body fat and water measurements, you must remove your shoes and socks and ensure your feet make
good contact with the metal pads. This is because this scale uses BIS which sends a tiny electrical signal through the
body, via the 4 metal pads.
1. First ensure that you have programmed a user profile by following the steps on the previous page.
2. Select your desired unit of measurement (Ibs or kg) by using the switch located underneath the scale.
3. Step onto the scale platform with your bare feet and stand still. Note: socks and shoes must be removed for the
sensors to work properly.
4. Your body fat ratio, body water ratio and your weight will be displayed in the following order:
5. The scale will automatically turn off after a few seconds of inactivity.
Please note that the scale can only determine your correct memory profile number if no other users stored weight is
the same as or within a few kgs of your weight. If another users stored weight is the same as or within a few kgs of
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