Omron BF500 instruction manual Check the measurement results, Bmi

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5.Taking a Measurement

5.Check the measurement results.

Press the appropriate button to view the desired measurement results.

For an explanation of the body composition results, see “Understanding the Results”.

Weight

Weight

Body Fat Percentage

Skeletal Muscle

Body Fat Percentage

Percentage

Classification

Visceral Fat Level/

Visceral Fat Level/

Visceral Fat Classification

Visceral Fat Classification

Example of display:		Example of display:
• Weight:	73.8 kg	• Weight:	73.8 kg
• Body Fat Percentage:	29.3%	• Skeletal Muscle Percentage:	28.1%
• Body Fat Percentage Classification:	0	• Visceral Fat Level:	5
• Visceral Fat Level:	5	• Visceral Fat Classification:	0
• Visceral Fat Classification:	0

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Weight

Weight

Resting Metabolism

BMI

BMI Classification

Visceral Fat Level/

Visceral Fat Level/

Visceral Fat Classification

Visceral Fat Classification

Example of display:

Example of display:

• Weight:

73.8 kg

• Weight:

73.8 kg

• Resting Metabolism:

1186 kcal

• BMI:

27.7

• Visceral Fat Level:

5

• BMI Classification:

+

• Visceral Fat Classification:

0

• Visceral Fat Level:

5

• Visceral Fat Classification:

0

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Contents BF500 Body Composition MonitorContents General Advice Save these instructions for future reference More accurate measurement of the entire body Features of the ProductWhat is the Bioelectrical Impedance method? What You Should Know When Using This UnitPrinciple of body composition calculation Body fat has low electric conductivityWhat You Should Know When Using This Unit Avoid taking measurements under the following conditions Recommended measurement timesMeasurement should be taken on a hard, level surface Example comparing the same loss of 10 kg Long-term planning for successful weight lossKnow Your Unit Display Storing the Display Unit About the Auto Power Off FunctionClose the battery cover Remove the battery cover on the rear side of the main unitBattery Life and Replacement Inserting and Replacing the BatteriesPress the power switch to turn the unit on How to Set the Date and TimeTo SET the DAY Push the power switch to turn on the unit Setting and Storing Personal DataTake out the display unit To SET the AGE Change the stored data Changing the Information for a Personal Profile NumberDelete the personal data Deleting a Personal Profile NumberTurn off the unit Turn on the power, by pressing the power switch How to Measure Body CompositionTaking a Measurement Press the Guest/Memory button while holding the display unit Start measurement Correct Posture for Measurement Postures to Avoid During Measurement BMI Check the measurement results+ High ++ Very High Visceral Fat Level Normal Low NormalMeasuring Weight Only Comparing Results After Taking a Measurement Using the Memory FunctionView the measurement 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 Display Cause Correction Error DisplaysProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingHow to Clean the Unit How to Care and Store the UnitCare and Storage BMI Technical DataTechnical Data Omron Healthcare Europe B.V Making the Best Use of Your BF500 Contents Let’s look at an example What is BMI?Examples of hidden fat Hidden Fat Not Revealed by BMIInterpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result What is Body Fat Percentage?Body Fat Ratio & Visceral Fat Level 60-70% of daily energy use is for resting metabolism What is Resting Metabolism?Resting metabolism reduces as we get older What is Skeletal Muscle?Skeletal Muscle Percentage average value for all ages Resting Metabolism & Skeletal Muscle Insert the batteries. Refer to Section Quick Reference Usage Guide