Operating Instructions, Body Composition Analysis

measuring your body weight this time.

6.Operating Instructions

W Body Composition Analysis

mThis explains the procedure when the printer function is turned on. Please be aware that the display may be different if the number of printouts is set to [0].

mU Do not wipe the equipment with corrosive chemicals (gasoline, cleaner, etc.). Please use a neutral detergent to clean the equipment.

UWhen the equipment has been transferred to any location where there is a temperature difference of 20˚C or more, wait for at least two hours before using it.

UIn taking measurements, please keep the person away from the unit, who uses transmitters such as a mobile phone avoid causing margin errors.

		P T
	~	MALE
	~	FEMALE
		FEMALE
		ATHLETIC �
		STEP ON

STABILIZED

cm / ft.in

AGE

% FAT

6. Set the Target Body Fat Ratio.

After you input the height, “GOAL” will automatically flash on the display. Input the target body fat ratio desired using the numerical keys.

Example: 16% = Press [1] and [6]. 9% = Press [0] and [9].

* If the number of print outs is set to “0”, nothing will
be displayed.
* If the target body fat ratio is set to OFF, the target
body fat ratio will not be printed out.
m	U Before you start a body weight management
	program and set the appropriate personal
	body fat ratio, please consult your doctor.

Male Female

STANDARD STANDARD

ATHLETIC ATHLETIC

	kg
P T
MALE	STABILIZED
FEMALE	cm / ft.in
ATHLETIC �	AGE
STEP ON	% FAT
	kg
P T
MALE	STABILIZED
FEMALE	cm / ft.in
ATHLETIC �	AGE
STEP ON	% FAT
	kg
P T
MALE	STABILIZED
FEMALE	cm / ft.in
ATHLETIC �	AGE
STEP ON	% FAT
	kg
P T
MALE	STABILIZED
FEMALE	cm / ft.in
ATHLETIC �	AGE
STEP ON	% FAT

	kg
P T
MALE	STABILIZED
FEMALE	cm / ft.in
ATHLETIC �	AGE
STEP ON	% FAT

1. Turn on the Power.

Press the [ ] key.

“0.0” will appear on the upper portion of the display.

2. Enter Clothes Weight.

Enter clothes weight using the numerical keys. Example: if the clothes weight is 2.0 kg, press [2], [.] and then [0].

When the data input is completed, the data will be displayed as a minus number.

3. Select the Body Type.

Select the Body Type from Standard Male, Standard Female, Athletic Male and Athletic Female. Please use the Athletic key when the user is 17 years or older and also meets the following criteria.

See page 8 for Tanita’s definition of “Athlete.”

4.Enter Age.

*If the user is 32 years old or younger. Example: Press [3] and [2].

*If the user is 9 years old or younger Example: press [0] and [9].

*If ages 16 or less are entered, even if Athletic is selected for the Body Type, it will be automatically changed to Standard.

5.Enter Height.

Example: If the user’s height is 172 cm, please press [1], [7] and then [2].

	kg
P T		P T
MALE	STABILIZED	MALE
FEMALE	cm / ft.in	FEMALE
ATHLETIC �	AGE	ATHLETIC �
STEP ON	% FAT	STEP ON

Posterior Electrodes

Anterior Electrodes

STABILIZED

cm / ft.in

AGE

% FAT

Tanita is not responsible for setting the

appropriate target body fat ratio for specific

individuals.

UFor details of the desirable body fat

percentage, please refer to the Technical Notes.

Male athletes may wish to select a single digit

body fat percentage as their target. However,

this is not recommended for Standard Adults, in

particular women, who should avoid becoming

excessively lean. Always consult a doctor about

the target body fat percentage most suitable for

your body type.

mUDo not step on the Weighing Platform until the target body fat ratio setting has been completed because the power may be automatically turned off or the measurement may be inaccurate.

*If you want to change the settings, please press the [ ] key and the procedure will go back to the former step. Please re-enter the data.

7.After “88888” is displayed on the upper portion of the display, a flashing arrow will appear next

to STEP ON .

8.Start Measurement.

Step on the Weighing Platform with bare feet so they touch the electrodes. Stand in a stable position without bending your knees.

m● Do not use the hand grips, as you will only be