User manual TANITA BF 664

[. . . ] This model uses the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique, a state-of-the-art technology for body fat assessment. Note: Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparations Before Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Useful Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Programming Guest Mode 7 Taking Weight Measurement Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 45 Funções úteis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Função desligamento automático. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Localizando defeitos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 1 GB GB PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING BODY FAT PERCENTAGE Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales allow you to determine your body fat percentage at home as easily as you measure your weight. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Measuring Platform 1. Display Screen Set Button Arrow (Select) Buttons Ball-of-Foot Electrodes Heel Electrodes Personal Keys Weight-Only Key 1. 5. What is Body Fat Percentage? Body fat percentage is the percentage of fat in your body. Too much body fat has been linked to conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other disabling conditions. Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults 1, 2 Underfat Female 20­39 Age 40­59 60­79 0% Male 20­39 Age 40­59 60­79 Underfat Healthy Overfat Obese 10% 20% 30% 40% Healthy Overfat Obese 1 2 Based on NIH/WHO BMI Guidelines. To determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body, consult your physician. 6. AA-Size Batteries (4) 8. The BIA Method Tanita's patented "foot-pad" design sends a safe, lowlevel electrical signal through the body to determine its composition. Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales use the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique. In this method, a safe, low-level electrical signal is passed through the body. It is difficult for the signal to flow through fat in the human body, but easy to flow through moisture in the muscle and other body tissues. The difficulty with which a signal flows through a substance is called impedance. So the more resistance, or impedance, the signal encounters, the higher the body fat reading. PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Inserting the Batteries Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Insert the supplied AA-batteries as indicated. 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. Body Fat Percentage Fluctuations in a Day Hydration levels in the body may affect body fat readings. Readings are usually highest in the early waking hours, since the body tends to be dehydrated after a long night's sleep. 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. 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, 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. Note: If you make a mistake or want to turn the unit off before you have finished programming it, press the Weight-Only Key ( ) to force quit. SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE 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. [. . . ] Change all the batteries at the same time with new AA-size batteries. Note: Your settings will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries. UNDERSTANDING YOUR READING Healthy Range Indicator (Standard Adults only*) Your body fat monitor/scale automatically compares your body fat reading to the Healthy Body Fat Range chart. Following your body fat percentage reading, a black bar will flash along the bottom of the display, identifying where you fall within the Body Fat Ranges for your age and gender. For example, if the squares appear above (0) area your range is within the Healthy Range ­ if they appear over (-) area, your reading is below the Healthy Range. (0) : Healthy; within the healthy body fat percentage range for your age/gender. [. . . ]