User manual TANITA BF 558

[. . . ] GB Specifications BF-558/559 D Spezifikationen BF-558/559 F Caractéristiques BF-558/559 BF-558/BF-559 Body Fat Monitor/Scale Weight capacity 21st 6lb (136kg) (300lb) Weight Increments 0. 2lb (0. 1kg) (0. 2lb) Body Fat Increments 0. 1% Power Supply 4 AA batteries (included) Power Consumption 60 mA maximum Measuring Current 50 kHz 500µA These scales carry a 3-year guarantee. This device features radio interference suppression in compliance with EC Regulation 89/336/EC. Max. Gewichtsbelastung 136 kg Gewichtseinteilung 0, 1 kg Einteilung der Körperfettanzeige 0, 1% Stromversorgung 4 AA-Batterien (mitgeliefert) Stromverbrauch maximal 60 mA Messstrom 50 kHz 500 µA Auf dieser Waage ist 3 Jahre Garantie. Dieses Gerät ist funkentstört gemäß EC Bestimmung 89/336/EC. Capacité de pesage maxi 136 kg Graduation 0, 1 kg Précision du taux de graisse 0, 1 % Alimentation 4 piles AA incluses Consommation d'énergie 60 mA au maximum Courant émis 50 kHz, 500 µA Ces balances sont garanties 3 ans. [. . . ] For the most accurate reading, a person should take a body fat percentage reading at a consistent time of day under consistent conditions. Besides this basic cycle of fluctuations in the daily body fat readings, variations may be caused by hydration changes in the body due to eating, drinking, menstruation, illness, exercising, and bathing. Daily body fat readings are unique to each person, and depend upon one's lifestyle, job and activities. The graph on the left shows an example of daily body fat percentage fluctuations. 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. If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage. Open as shown. Direction of the batteries. Positioning the Monitor Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure safe and accurate measurement. Note: To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform. Handling Tips This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology. To keep the unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully: · Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform. · Store the unit horizontally, and place it so that the Personal keys will not be pressed accidentally. · Place the unit in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment, high humidity, or extreme temperature change. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner (applied to a cloth first) to keep them shiny; avoid soaps. 2 3 GB GB 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 Children (age 7-17), Athlete or Standard Adults, Male or Female, increasing the accuracy of the measurements. · Personal data (Female/Male, Athlete/Standard Adult, Age, Height, Activity Level) can be pre-set and stored in memory for up to four people. · The BF-558 includes a Recall feature that compares your previous weight reading to the current one being taken and displays the difference to help you track your results. · The BF-559's Recall feature compares both your previous body weight and body fat percentage to the current readings. · Healthy Range Indicator automatically displays where your body fat percentage falls within the Body Fat Ranges chart (p. 2). · Daily Calorie Intake (DCI) is an estimate of how many calories you can consume within the next 24 hours to manage your current weight. · 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. HOW TO MEASURE BODY FAT PERCENTAGE Setting and Storing Data in Memory The body fat monitoring function can be operated only if data has been pre-programmed into the unit. 1. Turn on the Power Press the Set button to turn on the unit (once programmed, tapping a Personal Key turns on the unit. ) The unit will beep to confirm activation, the Personal Key numbers (1, 2, 3, 4) will be displayed, an arrow icon will appear in the upper right corner, and the display will flash. Note: If you don't operate the unit for sixty seconds after the unit has been turned on, the unit will turn off automatically. BF-559 Note: [ / ] will appear in the upper right hand corner indicating when the Up/Down buttons should be used during programming. 2. Select a Personal Key Number Press the Up button to select a Personal Key (pressing once will activate key number 1, pressing twice will activate key number 2, etc. ). [. . . ] If you stay on the platform after all results are displayed, the alternating display of body fat percentage and body weight will be repeated for 30 seconds. The unit will then shut down automatically. Your weight will be shown first. The numbers 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 will appear on the display and fade away starting with 5. When 1 fades away, the display will show both your weight and body fat percentage. [. . . ]