Quick Reference Usage Guide | Omron BF500 specification

Resting Metabolism & Skeletal Muscle

Quick Reference Usage Guide

Use this as a quick reference guide only. If you are using this device for the first time, please carefully read the full instruction manual.

1.Insert the batteries. (Refer to Section 2.)

Make sure that their polarity (+/–) is aligned with the polarity (+/–) indicated in the battery compartment.

2.Set the date and time. (Refer to Section 3.)

3.Set a personal profile number. (Refer to Section 4.)

In order to measure body composition, personal data for age, gender, and height, needs to be set.

IF USING A PERSONAL PROFILE NUMBER...

Once you have stored the personal data, you do not need to set the personal data each time you take a measurement. Press the personal profile number button for future measurements.

FOR GUEST USERS

For guest users, set the personal data with each measurement. When using the Guest/Memory button, set the personal data for every measurement.

4.Measure body composition. (Refer to Section 5.)

5. Check the measurement results. (Refer to Section 5.)

To view the measurement results, press the Body Fat,

Resting Metabolism, Skeletal Muscle or BMI buttons.

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Omron BF500 instruction manual Quick Reference Usage Guide, Insert the batteries. Refer to Section

Contents

BF500 Body Composition Monitor Contents General Advice Save these instructions for future reference More accurate measurement of the entire body Features of the Product Body fat has low electric conductivity What You Should Know When Using This UnitWhat is the Bioelectrical Impedance method? Principle of body composition calculation What You Should Know When Using This Unit Measurement should be taken on a hard, level surface Recommended measurement timesAvoid taking measurements under the following conditions Example comparing the same loss of 10 kg Long-term planning for successful weight loss Know Your Unit Display Storing the Display Unit About the Auto Power Off Function Inserting and Replacing the Batteries Remove the battery cover on the rear side of the main unitClose the battery cover Battery Life and Replacement Press the power switch to turn the unit on How to Set the Date and Time To SET the DAY Take out the display unit Setting and Storing Personal DataPush the power switch to turn on the unit To SET the AGE Change the stored data Changing the Information for a Personal Profile Number Turn off the unit Deleting a Personal Profile NumberDelete the personal data Taking a Measurement How to Measure Body CompositionTurn on the power, by pressing the power switch Press the Guest/Memory button while holding the display unit Start measurement Correct Posture for Measurement Postures to Avoid During Measurement BMI Check the measurement results + High ++ Very High Visceral Fat Level Normal Low Normal Measuring Weight Only View the measurement results after taking a measurement Using the Memory FunctionComparing Results After Taking a Measurement Weight and Body Fat Percentage Day ago Press the power switch to turn the display off Viewing Previous Measurement Results View the previous measurement results Error Display Cause Correction Error Displays Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting Care and Storage How to Care and Store the UnitHow to Clean the Unit BMI Technical Data Technical Data Omron Healthcare Europe B.V Making the Best Use of Your BF500 Contents Let’s look at an example What is BMI? Examples of hidden fat Hidden Fat Not Revealed by BMI Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result What is Body Fat Percentage? Body Fat Ratio & Visceral Fat Level 60-70% of daily energy use is for resting metabolism What is Resting Metabolism? Skeletal Muscle Percentage average value for all ages What is Skeletal Muscle?Resting metabolism reduces as we get older Resting Metabolism & Skeletal Muscle Insert the batteries. Refer to Section Quick Reference Usage Guide