Omron Healthcare HBF-516 HOW to Take a Measurement, Correct Posture for Measurement

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HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT

Your personal data must be entered before taking a measurement.

CAUTION:

Persons with disabilities or persons that are physically frail should be assisted by another person when using this monitor or use a handrail, a walker, or other support device to prevent falling when stepping on and off the monitor.

CORRECT POSTURE FOR MEASUREMENT

After you measure your	Raise your arms
After you measure your	horizontally and extend
weight.	your elbows straight to
	form a 90° angle to your
	body.

90°

Stand with your knees and back straight and look straight ahead.

Hold the display unit in front of you.

Heel Electrodes

Step on the Main Unit barefoot.

Make sure your heels are positioned on a heel electrode.

Stand with your weight evenly distributed on the measurement platform.

POSTURES TO AVOID DURING MEASUREMENT

Incorrect posture may result in inaccurate measurement of Body Composition.


Movement	Arms bent					Display	Knees bent	Standing on
Movement	Arms bent		Arms too low			Display	Knees bent	Standing on
during			or high			facing		edge of
measurement						upwards		monitor

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Contents Full Body Sensor Body Composition Monitor Scale Table of Contents Date Purchased Serial Number IntroductionOperating the Device Safety InformationCare and Maintenance Information on Body Composition What is Full Body Sensing?Principles of Full Body Sensing Calculations How Omron calculates your body compositionBody FAT Body Mass IndexNormal + High ++ Very High Visceral FAT60-70% of daily energy use is for resting metabolism Resting MetabolismBody AGE Skeletal Muscle170 160 150 LONG-TERM Planning for Successful Weight LossAvoid Taking Measurements Under the Following Conditions Recommended Measurement TimesResults may differ from actual body fat percentage Display Unit Know Your UnitKnow Your Unit Power Switch Using the Display UnitLocate the Battery Cover on the back Battery InstallationInstall 4 AA size batteries so the + Replace the battery coverBattery Replacement Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor on Setting the Date and TimeSetting the DAY To Adjust the Date and TimeLift the Display Unit out of the Display Unit Holder Setting Personal DataEnter your Personal Data Select a Personal Profile Number or the Guest modeChanging Personal Data Setting the GenderSelect the Personal Profile Number you want to change Deleting Personal DataRefer to on pages 22 and 23 to enter your personal Data Select the Personal Profile Number you want to deleteCorrect Posture for Measurement HOW to Take a MeasurementHow to Hold the Grip Electrodes HOW to Measure Body CompositionPress the UP/GUEST button while holding the Display Unit Start the measurement Weightbmi Understanding Your Measurement Results Step onto the Measurement Platform HOW to Measure Weight onlyCheck the measurement result High/Low Readings HOW to USE the Memory FunctionView the measurement results after taking a measurement Comparing Results After Taking a MeasurementPress the Power Switch to turn the monitor off Viewing Previous Measurement Results View previous measurement results Error Cause Correction Display Error IndicatorsProblem Cause and Solution Troubleshooting TipsCare and Maintenance FCC Statement Limited Warranty WarrantyBMI Specifications