Tanita BF-626W instruction manual HOW to Determine Body FAT Percentage, Getting Accurate Readings

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HOW TO DETERMINE BODY FAT PERCENTAGE

Setting and Storing Data in Memory

The unit can be operated only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories or the Guest mode.

%FAT

%TBW

AGE

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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 (1or2) 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.

2. Select a Personal Key Number

Press the Up/Down buttons to select a Personal Key. Once you reach the Personal Key number you wish to use, press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

AGE

 

 

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3. Set Age

The display defaults to Age 30 (range of user age is between 7-99). An arrow icon appears on the lower left side to indicate Age setting. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through numbers. When you reach your age, press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

 

 

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GUEST

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4. Select Female or Male

Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through Female ( ) or Male ( ), Female/Athlete and Male/Athlete settings, then press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

5. Specify the Height

The display defaults to 5’ 7.0” (170cm) (range of user is from 3’ 4.0” – 7’ 3.0” or 100cm – 220cm). Use the Up/Down buttons to specify Height and then press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

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.

GETTING ACCURATE READINGS

Heels centered on

Toes may overhang

electrodes

measuring platform

Note: An accurate reading will not be possible if the soles of your feet are not clean, or if your knees are bent or you are in a sitting position.

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. Don’t worry if your feet appear too large for the unit - accurate readings can still be obtained if your toes overhang the platform.

It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to wait about three hours after rising, eating, or hard exercise before taking measurements. While readings taken under other conditions may not have the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining the percentage of change as long as the readings are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor progress, compare weight and body fat percentage taken under the same conditions over a period of time.

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Contents BF-626W Introduction Safety PrecautionsImportant Notes for Users Body Fat Percentage Fluctuations in a Day What is Body Fat Percentage?Principles of Estimating Body FAT Percentage BIA MethodDaily Rhythm of Total Body Water What is Total Body Water Percentage?How To Measure Total Body Water? Healthy Total Body Water Percentage %TBWPositioning the Monitor Features and FunctionsPreparations Before USE Inserting the BatteriesSwitching the Weight Mode Useful FeaturesAutomatic SHUT-DOWN Function Getting Accurate Readings HOW to Determine Body FAT PercentageGet Your Readings Taking Weight and Body FAT ReadingsUnderstanding Your Reading Select Parsonal Key and Step OnTroubleshooting Programming the Guest ModeIf the following problems occur… then…