Omron BF306 specs

3.OPERATION AND USAGE OF THE OMRON BF306 BODY FAT MONITOR

In this chapter a thorough description will be given about the usage of the OMRON BF 306 Body Fat Monitor. First a description of the main unit will be given followed by an instruction to insert the batteries. Please note that paragraph 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 are about the setting and taking the measurement.

This chapter will be closed with a paragraph about changing the values.

3.1. Description of the unit

1Grip electrodes

Extremely weak electric current is applied from here during the measurement

2Display

Displays the set value and the measurement results

3O/I button

Turns the power on and off

4Start button

Push the button and take the measurement posture, then the measurement starts

5Set button

Stores the memory number (1-9) and personal data

6Up/Down ( ▲ / ▼ ) button

Increases/decreases the values of personal data including height, weight, age and gender, as well as the personal memory number.

7Battery cover (rear)

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1Display of height / weight / age mode

2Display of the values of body fat percentage / height / weight / age

3Display of ready before and after a measurement

4Graphical interpretation of fat% and BMI value

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6Low battery display (when this mark flashes, replace the batteries)

7Display of BMI values

8Display of personal memory number

9Display of gender

3.2 Battery insertion and replacement

1. While pressing the mark on the battery cover on the back of the unit with your finger, slide off

the cover in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert two AAA batteries with the polarities in correct alignment,

as indicated in the battery compart- ment.

3. Slide and securely close the battery cover.

Battery life and replacement

When the battery replacement symbol flashes, replace both batteries with new ones.

Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the national regulations for the disposal of batteries.

As the batteries may leak and damage the main unit, please note the following points:

•Remove the batteries from this unit when you are not going to use it for a long period of time (approximately three months or more).

•Replace the worn batteries with new ones immediately.

•Do not use manganese and alkaline batteries together.

•Do not use new and worn batteries together.

3.3 Setting the personal data before taking a measurement

Step 1: Push the O/ I button.

All the display segments turn on

Step 2: Push the Set button to enter the setting mode.

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Step 3: Setting height (range: 100.0 cm to 199.5 cm).

1. The height value 160.0 cm flashes

and HEIGHT is indicated.

2. Push the ▼/▲ button to set the height value. The height value increases by increments of 0.5 cm each time the

▲button is pressed or decreases

each time the ▼ button is pressed. By pushing the button for more than 1 second, the height values change at a faster rate.

3.Push the Set button to set the height value. The display changes to the weight setting screen.

Step 4: Setting weight (range: 10.0 kg to 199.8 kg).

1.	The weight value 60 kg flashes and
	WEIGHT is indicated.
2.	Push the ▼/▲ button to change the
	weight value. The weight value
	increments by 0.2 kg each time the

▲ button is pressed or decreases each time the ▼ button is pressed. By holding the button for more than 1 second, the weight values change at a faster rate.

3.Push the Set button to set the weight value. The display changes to the age setting screen.

Step 5: Setting age (range: 18 to 70 years old).

1.	The age value 40 flashes and the
	AGE is indicated.
2.	Push the ▼/▲ button to change the
	age. The age values change by 1 year.
	By holding the button for more than
	1 second, the age values change at a faster rate.

3.Push the Set button to set the age value. The display changes to the gender setting screen.

Step 6: Setting gender (male/ female).

1. The gender male flashes and

MALE is indicated.

2. Push the ▼/▲ button to change the gender. The display of male or female flashes alternately.

3. Push the Set button to set the gender.

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Now all the set items are stored, is displayed.

Step 7

Continue with the next paragraph: to carry out the measure- ment, paragraph 3.4.

3.4 To take a measurement

Step1: Stand with both feet slightly apart.

Step 2: Hold the grip electrodes. Wrap your middle finger around the groove of the handle. Place the palm of your hand on the top and the bottom electrodes. Put your thumbs up, resting on top of the unit.

Step 3: Hold your arms straight out, at a 90 degree angle to your body. Do not move during the measurement.

Step 4: Confirm the ready to measure display.

The indicator turns on.

Step 5: Push the START button.

The display turns on.

Step 6: Immediately after having pushed the Start button, hold the electrodes correctly with both hands as shown on the right. The unit automatically detects that it is held and starts measuring.

Step 7:

During measuring, the display shown to the right turns on and the arrows rotate from LOW to TOO HIGH.

As soon as measurement is finished the FAT% is displayed on the left display, while indicating the interpretation of this value (NORMAL >> TOO HIGH) on the right display. After approx. 5 seconds, both displays change to BMI (Body Mass Index).

Every 5 seconds, the displays change from FAT% to BMI and vice-versa.

You can start another measurement

when the indicator turns on.

For an explanation how to interpret the
measurement results in detail, please
refer to chapter 4.	BODY FAT MONITOR BF306

Step 8: Push the O/I button to turn the power off.

If you do not push the O/I button, the unit will turn off automatically, approximately three minutes after displaying the measurement results.