User manual TANITA PD 639

[. . . ] Tanita's athlete definition includes "lifetime of fitness" individuals who have been fit for years but currently exercise less than 10 hours per week. The body fat monitor function is not intended for pregnant women, professional athletes or bodybuilders. Recorded data may be lost if the unit is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical power surges. Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of loss caused by the loss of recorded data. [. . . ] 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. Daily body fat readings are unique to each person, and depend upon one's lifestyle, job and activities. 1 2 GB GB FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS 1. Display Screen Set Button Arrow (Select) Buttons Ball-of-Foot Electrodes Heel Electrodes Personal Keys Weight-Only Key · 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 Male or Female, Standard or Athlete Adult, or Children (ages 7-17). · Personal data (Female/Male, Age, Height, etc. ) can be pre-set and stored in memory for up to 4 people. · Unique Healthy Range Indicator automatically displays where your body fat percentage falls within the Body Fat Ranges chart (p. 2). · 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 8. Accessories 8. AA-Size Batteries (4) PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Open as shown. Inserting the Batteries Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Once you reach the Personal Key number you wish to use, press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm. Get Your Readings Your weight will be shown first. "00000" will appear on the display and disappear one by one from left to right. Your body fat percentage and Body Fat Range will appear on the display screen. The display will then flash your weight and body fat percentage alternately three times. 3. Set Age The display defaults to Age 30 (range of user age is between 7-99). The unit will beep once to confirm. Note: Even if you step off the platform after all the results are displayed, the alternating display of body weight and body fat percentage will be repeated three times. Select Female or Male Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through Female ( ), Male ( ), Female/Athlete and Male/Athlete settings, then press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm. 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. [. . . ] The unit will beep twice and the display will flash all data (Male/Female, Age, Height, etc. ) three times to confirm the programming. The power will then shut down 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. Under Healthy Over Obese GETTING ACCURATE READINGS 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. [. . . ]