Omron Healthcare HBF-500 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:

Consult your physician before using this monitor when pregnant.

CAUTION:

Persons with disabilities or persons that are physicially 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

weight.	Raise your arms
	horizontally, and extend
	your elbows straight.
Stand with	90˚
your knees and
back straight
and look
straight ahead.

Step on the Main Unit bare-footed.

Hold the display unit so that you can see the display.

Heel Electrodes

Make sure each of your heels is positioned on a heel electrode.

Stand with your weight evenly distributed

POSTURES TO AVOID DURING MEASUREMENT

Extend your arms straight at 90˚ angle to your body.

Incorrect posture may result in inaccurate measurement of Body Composition.

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

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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