Omron BF500 Contents

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Before using the unit

Contents

Before using the unit

Notes on Safety ................................................................................... 3

Features of the Product...................................................................... 5

What You Should Know When Using This Unit................................6

Operating instructions

1. Know Your Unit ............................................................................10

2. Inserting and Replacing the Batteries .......................................13

3. How to Set the Date and Time.....................................................14

4. Setting and Storing Personal Data ............................................. 16

5. Taking a Measurement ................................................................20

6. Measuring Weight Only ............................................................... 27

7. Using the Memory Function ........................................................ 28

Care and maintenance

8. Error Displays .............................................................................. 33

9. Troubleshooting........................................................................... 34

10.How to Care and Store the Unit .................................................. 35

11.Technical Data..............................................................................36

Understanding the Results ...................................................39

Quick Reference Guide ......................................................... 47

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Contents

Main Body Composition Monitor Contents Notes on Safety Danger: Warning: Caution: General Advice: Save these instructions for future reference. Features of the Product What You Should Know When Using This Unit Principle of body composition calculation Body fat has low electric conductivity Measures the whole body to avoid the influence of fluctuations What is the Bioelectrical Impedance method? The reason calculated results may differ from actual body fat percentage Recommended measurement times Avoid taking measurements under the following conditions Measurement should be taken on a hard, level surface Long-term planning for successful weight loss Repeated dieting and regaining weight leads to increased visceral fat levels 36.0% 36.9% 36.0% 28.3% 1. Know Your Unit Display 1. 2. 2. Inserting and Replacing the Batteries 1. 2. 3. 3. How to Set the Date and Time 1. 2. 3. 4. Page 4. Setting and Storing Personal Data 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Changing the Information for a Personal Profile Number 2. 3. 4. Deleting a Personal Profile Number 2. 3. 4. 5. Taking a Measurement How to Measure Body Composition 1. 2. the display unit. 3. 1) 2) 4. 1) 2) 3) 90 (1) (3) (2) Page 5. Interpreting the BMI Result BMI (Designation by the WHO) BMI Classification Bar _ > 6. power. Press the power switch to turn the power off. Notes: BMI Rating 6. Measuring Weight Only 1. 2. 3. 4. 7. Using the Memory Function Comparing Results After Taking a Measurement 1. measurement. Page Notes: 6. Page Page 8. Error Displays Error Display Cause Correction 9. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 10.How to Care and Store the Unit How to Clean the Unit Care and Storage 11.Technical Data Page EC REP Contents Understanding the Results BF500 Body Composition Monitor Making the Best Use of Your BF500 WEIGHT & BMI BMI & IDEAL WEIGHT What is BMI? BMI = weight (kg) / height (m) / height (m) Hidden Fat Not Revealed by BMI CaseA CaseB BODY FAT RATIO & VISCERAL FAT LEVEL BODY FAT ANALYSIS What is Body Fat Percentage? Body fat percentage (%) = {Body fat mass (kg) / Body weight (kg)} 100 Body fat percentage classification differs for men and women Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result What is Visceral Fat Level? Visceral fat = fat surrounding internal organs What is Subcutaneous fat? Subcutaneous fat = fat below the skin RESTING METABOLISM & SKELETAL MUSCLE INCREASING SKELETAL MUSCLE THROUGH EXERCISE What is Resting Metabolism? 60-70% of daily energy use is for resting metabolism What is Skeletal Muscle? Resting metabolism reduces as we get older Skeletal Muscle Percentage (average va lue for all ages) Page Quick Reference Usage Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. (Refer to Section 5.)