Omron Healthcare HBF-500 instruction manual Useful Information

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USEFUL INFORMATION

The reason calculated results may differ from actual body fat percentage

There are certain conditions when significant differences may occur between the estimated and the actual body fat values. These differences may be related to changing ratios of body fluid and/or body composition.

The body fat percentage measured by this monitor may significantly differ from the actual body fat percentage in the following situations:

•Elderly people

•People with a fever

•Body builders or highly trained athletes

•Persons undergoing dialysis

•Persons with osteoporosis who have very low bone density

•Pregnant women

•Post-menopausal women

•Persons with edema (Swelling in the body)

•Children in growth stage

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Contents Body Composition Monitor With Scale Table of Contents Introduction Date Purchased Serial NumberSafety Information Operating the DeviceCare and Maintenance Body Mass Index and Ideal Weight Useful InformationBody fat percentage classification Body FATHidden Fat Not Revealed by BMI Visceral FAT Visceral fat = fat surrounding the internal organsResting Metabolism & Skeletal Muscle 60-70% of daily energy use is for resting metabolismWhat is skeletal muscle? Resting metabolism reduces as we get olderLONG-TERM Planning for Successful Weight Loss 36.9%Principle of Body Composition Calculation What is the Bioelectrical Impedance Method?How to Calculate the Body Composition Recommended Measurement Times Avoid Taking Measurements Under the Following ConditionsUseful Information Know Your Unit Display UnitMeasurement Start Indicator Storing the Display Unit Using the Display UnitPower Switch Battery Installation Locate the Battery Cover on the back UnitBattery Replacement Setting the Date and Time Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor onPress and hold the SET button To Adjust the Date and TimeTurn the monitor on Setting Personal Data Lift the Display Unit out of the Display Unit HolderGuest Enter your Personal DataSetting the Gender Changing Personal DataSelect the Personal Profile Number you want to delete Deleting Personal ProfileSelect the Personal Profile Number you want to change Press the Guest/Memory button for 2 secondsHOW to Take a Measurement Correct Posture for MeasurementHOW to Measure Body Composition How to Hold the Grip ElectrodesEx. To select Personal Profile Number 1, press button Start the measurement Check the measurement results Visceral Fat Level Normal + High Turn the monitor offHOW to Measure Weight only Step onto the Measurement PlatformView the measurement results after taking a measurement HOW to USE the Memory FunctionComparing Results After Taking a Measurement HOW to USE the Memory Function Viewing Previous Measurement Results View the previous measurement results Error Indicators Error Display Cause CorrectionTroubleshooting Tips Problem Cause and SolutionCare and Maintenance FCC Statement Warranty Limited WarrantySpecifications BMI