Changing The Weight Mode; Getting Accurate Readings; How To Determine Body Fat Percentage - Tanita BF-522W Mode D'emploi

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CHANGING THE WEIGHT MODE

1. The BF-522W will measure weight in kg (Kilograms), lb (Pounds),
or st-lb (British Stone Pounds). The weight mode may be changed a anytime when the scale is off.
Press the button as shown in the figure. Press this button until your desired weight mode has been selected.
kg Ib
(kilograms) (pounds)
2. After making your selection, the weight mode will be saved and the scale will shut down automatically within 5 seconds.
Note : Pressing the kg/lb button one time, will display the current weight mode setting.
Note : The weight mode may be changed while the weight and body fat % is being displayed.

GETTING ACCURATE READINGS

To ensure accuracy, readings should be taken without clothing and under consistent
conditions of hydration. If you do not undress, always remove your socks or stockings,
and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping on the measuring platform.
Be sure that your heels are correctly aligned with the electrodes on the
measuring platform. Don't worry if your feet appear too large for the unit -
accurate readings can still be obtained if your toes overhang the platform.
It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to wait about three
Heels centered on Toes may overhang hours after rising, eating, or hard exercise before taking measurements.
electrodes measuring platform
While readings taken under other conditions may not have the same
absolute values, they are accurate for determining the percentage of change
as long as the readings are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor
Note: An accurate reading will not be possible if
progress, compare weight and body fat percentage taken under the same
the soles of your feet are not clean, or if your
conditions over a period of time.
knees are bent or you are in a sitting position.
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st-Ib
(stone pounds)

HOW TO DETERMINE BODY FAT PERCENTAGE

1.Set Age
Press the SET button to turn on the power.
The display defaults to Age 30.
Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through numbers.
When you reach your age, press the SET button.
The unit will beep once to confirm.
Note : Range of user age is between 7-99 years.
Note : If you make a mistake or want to turn the unit off before you have
finished programming it, press button to force quit.
2. Select Female or Male
Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through Female ( ) or Male ( ),
Female/Athlete ( / ) and Male/Athlete ( / ) settings, then press the Set button.
The unit will beep once to confirm.
3. Specify the height
The display defaults to 5'7.0"(170cm).
Use the Up/Down buttons to specify Height and then press the SET button.
The unit will beep once to confirm.
Range of user is from 3' 4.0" – 7' 3.0" or 100cm – 220cm.
Note :
4. Get your Readings
The unit will beep twice and "0.0" will appear on the display screen.
Make sure you are barefoot before stepping on scale.
Step on to the platform when "0.0" appears. Your weight will be shown first. Continue to stand on the platform.
"00000"will appear on the display and disappear one by one from left to right.
The readings will be shown alternately 3 times as follows:
Note: Do not step off until Body Fat % is shown
Weight
Body fat percentage
Note : If you step onto the platform before "0.0" appears, the display will show "Error" and you will not obtain a reading. Furthermore, if you do
not step onto the measuring platform within about 60 seconds after "0.0" appears, the power will shut-off automatically.
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Total body water percentage
(Applicable age 18-99)
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