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Notes on Safety

•Do not pull the cord of the display unit attached to the main unit with force.

•As this unit is a precision instrument, do not drop, vibrate, or apply strong shock.

•Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the national regulations for the disposal of batteries.

•Do not wash the display unit or the main unit with water.

•Do not wipe the unit with benzene, gasoline, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents.

•Do not place this unit where it will be exposed to chemicals or corrosive vapors.

Medical electrical equipment is subject to special safety measurement regarding electromagnetic compatibility.

The documentation in accordance with EN60601-1-2:2001 is available.

Don’t use mobile telephones, microwave and other devices, which generate strong electrical or electromagnetic fields, near the medical device. This may result in incorrect operation of the unit.

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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 bodyWhat You Should Know When Using This Unit What is the Bioelectrical Impedance method?Principle 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 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 UnitRemove the battery cover on the rear side of the main unit Close the battery coverBattery Life and Replacement Inserting and Replacing the BatteriesHow to Set the Date and Time Press the power switch to turn the unit onTo 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 Changing the Information for a Personal Profile Number Change the stored dataDelete 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 Check the measurement results BMILow Normal + High ++ Very High Visceral Fat Level 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 Displays Error Display Cause CorrectionTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionHow to Clean the Unit How to Care and Store the UnitCare and Storage 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 metabolismResting metabolism reduces as we get older What is Skeletal Muscle?Skeletal Muscle Percentage average value for all ages Resting Metabolism & Skeletal Muscle Quick Reference Usage Guide Insert the batteries. Refer to Section