Omron BF400 instruction manual Using the Unit

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5.Using the Unit

Cases When the Calculated Results May Differ from Actual Body Fat Percentages

Calculated results for the following groups of people may vary due to consistently changing amounts of water and tissue density within their bodies.

Growing children	Elderly people and	People with a fever
	post-menopausal women

Patients with osteoporosis	Body builders or	Patients undergoing
who have very low bone	professional athletes	dialysis
density

Pregnant women

People with swelling

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Contents BF400 Body Fat Monitor with ScaleContents Easy-to-Understand Display FeaturesMeasurement is fast and simple Calculated results are shown in an easy-to-see displaySave these instructions for future reference Cause of Fluctuations Examples of Fluctuation What You Should Know When Using This UnitWhat is Body Fat Percentage? Conditions Actions Advice for MeasurementRecommended times for measurement How to estimate the body fat percentage What is the Bioelectrical Impedance method?What is the DXA method? Principles of Body Fat Percentage MeasurementMain Unit Know Your UnitDisplay Mode Indicator Weight Body Fat Percentage Packaging ContentsDisplay Four AA manganese batteriesInserting and Replacing the Batteries Put the battery cover back in placeBattery life and replacement Push the power switch to turn on the unit Setting and Adjusting Personal DataPress the User button to select a personal ID Number Press the SET button to confirm your selectionSet your age, gender, and height Repeat steps 1 to 2 in the procedure aboveChanging the Information for a Personal ID Number Delete a Personal ID Number Adjust the information for your age, gender, and/or heightTaking a Measurement Using the UnitSelect Personal ID or Guest mode Step onto the measurement platform Avoid Taking Measurements Under the Following Conditions Push the power switch to turn off the unitUsing the Unit How to Obtain Reliable Results Body fat percentage How to Interpret the Measured ResultsMeasuring Weight Only Error Display Cause Correction Error DisplaysProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingMaintenance and Storage Technical Data Omron Healthcare Europe B.V