Taking Measurements - Beurer BG 40 Mode D'emploi

• Once the values have been displayed, "0.0 kg" appears in the display.
• Then the scale is ready for measuring. If you do not carry out a measurement, the scale switches off
automatically after several seconds.
Degrees of activity
Selection of the degree of activity must refer to the medium and long term.
Degree of activity
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2
3
4
5
All parameters must be entered before the body fat and other values can be entered.

8. Taking measurements

Place the scale on a firm level floor (no carpet); a firm floor covering is required for correct measure-
ment.
Only weight measurement
audibly, briefly and firmly tap the scale with your foot to activate the vibration
sensor.
"8888" (Fig. 1) will appear on the display as a self test until "0.0 kg" is displayed (Fig. 2).
Now the scale is ready to measure your weight. Now step onto the scale. Stand still
on the scale with your weight distributed evenly between both legs. The scale imme-
diately begins to measure your weight.
Weighing, carrying out diagnostics
• Switch on your scale and wait until "0.0 kg" appears (Fig. 2).
• Select the memory space where your personal data are stored by repeatedly pres-
sing the or keys. These are then displayed in sequence until "0.0 kg" appears.
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• Step onto the scale with bare feet and make sure that you are standing still with equal weight distribu-
tion. Stand on the stainless steel electrodes with both feet.
note: Your feet, legs, calves and thighs must not touch each other.
Otherwise the measurement cannot be performed correctly.The scale immediately begins to measure
your weight.
The scales begin weighing immediately. First, the weight is displayed.
Whilst the further parameters are being measured an "
Your measured weight is displayed shortly after this.
The following appears:
1. Weight in kg
2. Body fat in % with interpretation of BF
3. Body water in %
4. Muscle percentage in %
5. Bone mass in kg
6. Basal metabolic rate in kcal
7. Active metabolic rate in kcal
switching off the scale
The scale automatically switches off after approx. 10 seconds.
Physical activity
None.
Low: A small amount of light physical effort (e.g. short walks, light garden work,
gymnastic exercises).
Medium: Physical effort for 30 minutes at least 2 to 4 times a week.
High: Physical effort for 30 minutes at least 4 to 6 times a week.
Very high: Intensive physical effort, intensive training or hard physical work for at
least one hour daily.
" appears (Fig. 3).
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8888
Fig. 1
0.0
kg
Fig. 2
Fig. 3