Omron BF500 instruction manual Contents

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Contents
Before using the unit
Notes on Safety		3
Features of the Product		5
What You Should Know When Using This Unit		6
Operating instructions
1.	Know Your Unit	10
2.	Inserting and Replacing the Batteries	13
3.	How to Set the Date and Time	14
4.	Setting and Storing Personal Data	16
5.	Taking a Measurement	20
6.	Measuring Weight Only	27
7.	Using the Memory Function	28
Care and maintenance
8.	Error Displays	33
9.	Troubleshooting	34
10.How to Care and Store the Unit		35
11.Technical Data		36
Understanding the Results		39
Quick Reference Guide		47

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Contents Body Composition Monitor BF500Contents General Advice Save these instructions for future reference Features of the Product More accurate measurement of the entire bodyPrinciple of body composition calculation What You Should Know When Using This UnitWhat is the Bioelectrical Impedance method? Body fat has low electric conductivityWhat You Should Know When Using This Unit Measurement should be taken on a hard, level surface Recommended measurement timesAvoid taking measurements under the following conditions Long-term planning for successful weight loss Example comparing the same loss of 10 kgKnow Your Unit Display About the Auto Power Off Function Storing the Display UnitBattery Life and Replacement Remove the battery cover on the rear side of the main unitClose the battery cover Inserting and Replacing the BatteriesHow to Set the Date and Time Press the power switch to turn the unit onTo SET the DAY Take out the display unit Setting and Storing Personal DataPush the power switch to turn on the unit To SET the AGE Changing the Information for a Personal Profile Number Change the stored dataTurn off the unit Deleting a Personal Profile NumberDelete the personal data Taking a Measurement How to Measure Body CompositionTurn on the power, by pressing the power switch Press the Guest/Memory button while holding the display unit Start measurement Correct Posture for Measurement Postures to Avoid During Measurement Check the measurement results BMILow Normal + High ++ Very High Visceral Fat Level NormalMeasuring Weight Only View the measurement results after taking a measurement Using the Memory FunctionComparing Results After Taking a Measurement Weight and Body Fat Percentage Day ago Press the power switch to turn the display off Viewing Previous Measurement Results View the previous measurement results Error Displays Error Display Cause CorrectionTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionCare and Storage How to Care and Store the UnitHow to Clean the Unit Technical Data BMITechnical Data Omron Healthcare Europe B.V Making the Best Use of Your BF500 Contents What is BMI? Let’s look at an exampleHidden Fat Not Revealed by BMI Examples of hidden fatWhat is Body Fat Percentage? Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage ResultBody Fat Ratio & Visceral Fat Level What is Resting Metabolism? 60-70% of daily energy use is for resting metabolismSkeletal Muscle Percentage average value for all ages What is Skeletal Muscle?Resting metabolism reduces as we get older Resting Metabolism & Skeletal Muscle Quick Reference Usage Guide Insert the batteries. Refer to Section