Omron BF500 instruction manual General Advice

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Notes on Safety

Notes on Safety

Danger:

Never use this unit in combination with medical electronic devices such as:

(1)Medical electronic implants such as pacemakers.

(2)Electronic life support systems such as an artificial heart/lung.

(3)Portable electronic medical devices such as an electrocardiograph.

• This unit may cause the above mentioned medical electronic devices to malfunction.

Warning:

Never start weight reduction or exercise therapy without the instructions of a doctor or specialist.

Do not use the unit on slippery surfaces, such as a wet floor.

Keep the unit out of the reach of young children.

Do not jump onto the unit, or hop up and down on the unit.

Do not use this unit when your body and/or feet are wet, such as after taking a bath.

Stand on the main unit bare-footed. Attempting to stand on it with socks on may cause you to slip and result in injury.

Do not step on the edge or display area of the main unit.

People with disabilities, or who are physically frail, should always be assisted by another person when using this unit. Use a handrail or so when stepping on the unit.

If battery fluid should get in your eyes, immediately rinse with plenty of clean water. Consult a doctor immediately.

Caution:

Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the display unit or the main unit.

Do not use a cellular phone near the display unit or the main unit.

Take care when storing the display unit. Your fingers may be trapped between the grip and the main unit if you press it too strongly.

Do not use batteries not specified for this unit. Do not insert the batteries with the polarities in the wrong direction.

Replace worn batteries with new ones immediately.

Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

If battery fluid should get on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with plenty of clean water.

Remove the batteries from this unit when you are not going to use it for a long period of time (approximately three months or more).

Do not use different types of batteries together.

Do not use new and worn batteries together.

General Advice:

Do not place this unit on a cushioned floor surface such as on a carpet or a mat. Correct measurement may not be possible.

Do not place this unit in highly humid environments and protect it from splashing water.

Do not place this unit near heat sources or below air conditioners and avoid direct sunlight.

Do not use this unit for purposes other than described in this manual.

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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 ProductBody fat has low electric conductivity What You Should Know When Using This UnitWhat is the Bioelectrical Impedance method? Principle of body composition calculationWhat You Should Know When Using This Unit Recommended measurement times Avoid taking measurements under the following conditionsMeasurement 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 FunctionInserting and Replacing the Batteries Remove the battery cover on the rear side of the main unitClose the battery cover Battery Life and ReplacementPress the power switch to turn the unit on How to Set the Date and TimeTo SET the DAY Setting and Storing Personal Data Push the power switch to turn on the unitTake out the display unit To SET the AGE Change the stored data Changing the Information for a Personal Profile NumberDeleting a Personal Profile Number Delete the personal dataTurn off the unit How to Measure Body Composition Turn on the power, by pressing the power switchTaking 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 Using the Memory Function Comparing Results After Taking a MeasurementView 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 Care and Store the Unit How to Clean 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?What is Skeletal Muscle? Resting metabolism reduces as we get olderSkeletal Muscle Percentage average value for all ages Resting Metabolism & Skeletal Muscle Insert the batteries. Refer to Section Quick Reference Usage Guide