Omron BF400 instruction manual How to Obtain Reliable Results

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5.Using the Unit

5.2 How to Obtain Reliable Results

To help ensure reliable results, please observe the following points when taking a measurement.

•Stand upright on the measurement platform with your weight evenly distributed over the electrodes. Do not stand on or near the edge of the platform.

•Try to take measurements at the same time each day.

•Avoid eating, drinking (especially alcohol), sport/exercise or taking a bath/sauna before measuring.

•When a stable measurement value cannot be displayed, slightly moisten the soles of your feet with a damp towel and try again.

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Contents Body Fat Monitor with Scale BF400Contents Measurement is fast and simple FeaturesEasy-to-Understand Display Calculated results are shown in an easy-to-see displaySave these instructions for future reference What You Should Know When Using This Unit What is Body Fat Percentage?Cause of Fluctuations Examples of Fluctuation Advice for Measurement Recommended times for measurementConditions Actions What is the DXA method? What is the Bioelectrical Impedance method?How to estimate the body fat percentage Principles of Body Fat Percentage MeasurementKnow Your Unit Main UnitDisplay Packaging ContentsDisplay Mode Indicator Weight Body Fat Percentage Four AA manganese batteriesPut the battery cover back in place Battery life and replacementInserting and Replacing the Batteries Press the User button to select a personal ID Number Setting and Adjusting Personal DataPush the power switch to turn on the unit Press the SET button to confirm your selectionRepeat steps 1 to 2 in the procedure above Changing the Information for a Personal ID NumberSet your age, gender, and height Adjust the information for your age, gender, and/or height Delete a Personal ID NumberUsing the Unit Select Personal ID or Guest modeTaking a Measurement Step onto the measurement platform Push the power switch to turn off the unit Avoid Taking Measurements Under the Following ConditionsUsing the Unit How to Obtain Reliable Results How to Interpret the Measured Results Body fat percentageMeasuring Weight Only Error Displays Error Display Cause CorrectionTroubleshooting Maintenance and StorageProblem Cause Correction Technical Data Omron Healthcare Europe B.V