Omron Healthcare HBF-500 instruction manual Introduction, Date Purchased Serial Number

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the OMRON® HBF-500 Body Composition MONITOR with Scale.

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The Body Composition MONITOR with Scale is easy to use. The monitor calculates the estimated values for body fat percentage with 12 levels, skeletal muscle percentage, resting metabolism and visceral fat level with two levels using the BI (Bioelectrical Impedance). The monitor also calculates the estimated BMI (Body Mass Index) in four ranges as well as weight. Push the power switch on, select your Personal Profile Number, and step onto the measurement platform. The personal memory function can be used to store data for up to four personal profiles. The memory function stores the measurement results for each personal profile from 1 day, 7 days, 30 days and 90 days ago.

Your HBF-500 comes with the following components:

•Main Unit

•Instruction Manual

•4 “AA” Batteries

WARNING

Do not use, or allow others to use, this monitor if fitted with with a cardiac pacemaker or other implanted medical device.

WARNING

Pregnant women should not use this device.

CAUTION

Read all of the information in the instruction manual and any other literature in the box before operating the unit.

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Contents Body Composition Monitor With Scale Table of Contents Date Purchased Serial Number IntroductionOperating the Device Safety InformationCare and Maintenance Useful Information Body Mass Index and Ideal WeightBody FAT Hidden Fat Not Revealed by BMIBody fat percentage classification Visceral fat = fat surrounding the internal organs Visceral FAT60-70% of daily energy use is for resting metabolism Resting Metabolism & Skeletal MuscleResting metabolism reduces as we get older What is skeletal muscle?36.9% LONG-TERM Planning for Successful Weight LossWhat is the Bioelectrical Impedance Method? How to Calculate the Body CompositionPrinciple of Body Composition Calculation Avoid Taking Measurements Under the Following Conditions Recommended Measurement TimesUseful Information Display Unit Know Your UnitMeasurement Start Indicator Using the Display Unit Power SwitchStoring the Display Unit Locate the Battery Cover on the back Unit Battery InstallationBattery Replacement Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor on Setting the Date and TimeTo Adjust the Date and Time Turn the monitor onPress and hold the SET button Lift the Display Unit out of the Display Unit Holder Setting Personal DataEnter your Personal Data GuestChanging Personal Data Setting the GenderPress the Guest/Memory button for 2 seconds Deleting Personal ProfileSelect the Personal Profile Number you want to change 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 CompositionEx. To select Personal Profile Number 1, press button Start the measurement Check the measurement results Turn the monitor off Visceral Fat Level Normal + HighStep onto the Measurement Platform HOW to Measure Weight onlyHOW to USE the Memory Function Comparing Results After Taking a MeasurementView the measurement results after taking a measurement HOW to USE the Memory Function Viewing Previous Measurement Results View the previous measurement results Error Display Cause Correction Error IndicatorsProblem Cause and Solution Troubleshooting TipsCare and Maintenance FCC Statement Limited Warranty WarrantyBMI Specifications