Grundig MD 4810 User guide

HAND HELD

BODY COMPOSITION MONITOR

MD 4810

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Please note the following instructions when using the appliance:

7This appliance is designed for domestic use only.

7This appliance is designed for measuring human body composition. Any other use is expressly prohibited.

7Do not expose the appliance to high temperatures or to direct sunlight.

7Do not allow the appliance to come into contact with water or any other liquid.

7If the appliance was stored at extremely low temperatures, do not use it straight away. Leave it to warm up for an hour at room temperature.

7Never use the appliance if it is visibly damaged.

7Do not drop the appliance and avoid vigorous shaking.

7Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

7Do not open the appliance under any circumstances. No warranty claims are accepted for damage caused by improper handling.

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Warning

7The information contained in this operating manual and this monitor should not lead you to diagnose medical conditions yourself, pursue any treatment or make decisions about drugs and medicine.

The readings you have determined serve only as information and should not replace a medical examination. Always consult your doctor about your readings.

Caution

7Do not use this appliance if you are pregnant. The appliance is also not suitable for people who are fitted with a pacemaker or with any other medical implants.

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Dear customer,

Congratulations on the purchase of your MD 4810 body composition monitor. Read the following user notes carefully to ensure you can enjoy your quality product from Grundig for many years to come.

Special features

–The appliance works on the basis of bioelectrical impedance.

A harmless electrical signal is passed through the body.

–The personal data you entered will then be measured: total body fat mass, total muscle mass and total body water.

The BMI (Body Mass Index) is then displayed and you obtain your recommended daily calorie intake.

Controls

See the illustration on page 2.

A»8« Switches the appliance on and o .

B»START« Starts the measuring procedure.

C»e⁄ « Acknowledges the input of your personal data.

D»A« Increases the setting for data.

E»S« Decreases the setting for data.

FDigital display (LCD).

GSide grip and contact surfaces for the hands.

HBattery compartment (on the back).

ISwitches between imperial (lb, st/lb) and metric (kg) measurements (on the back).

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Displays
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1»BODY FAT« Total body fat.

2»PULSE« Pulse frequency per minute.

3»HEIGHT« Body height.

4»WEIGHT« Body weight.

5»AGE« Age.

6»BODY WATER« Total body water.

7»BMI« (Body Mass Index) Body weight/ body height ratio.

8»NORMAL MODE« Normal physical exertion.

9»NORMAL MODE« Overaverage physical exertion.

10»ACTIVITY LEVEL« Activity level.

11»BODY MUSCLE« Total body muscle.

12»CALORIE« Recommended calorie intake for 24 hours.

13»8« Set profile (9 profiles) and sex.

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Personal data and information

»HEIGHT«: 100 cm - 220 cm in 0.1 cm steps.

»WEIGHT«: 10 kg - 220 kg in 0.1 kg steps.

»AGE«: aged 10 to 99 in one year steps.

»SEX«: female/male. »ACTIVITY LEVEL«: 1 - 5.

»BODY FAT«: 3% - 50% in 0.1% steps.

»BODY WATER«: 35% - 72% in 0.1% steps.

»BODY MUSCLE«: 47% - 92% in 0.1% steps.

»BMI«: 2 - 220 in 0.1 steps.

»CALORIE«: 693 calories - 5109 calories in steps of one calorie.

Explanation

Internal memory: the appliance has a selection of nine profile settings which can be stored. Body height, body weight, normal/athletic mode, age, sex and activity level are entered.

There is also a »guest« profile. Data entered in this profile is not saved.

»NORMAL/ATHLETE MODE«: there is no clearly defined level for an athlete. As a guideline, someone who does more than ten hours a week of intensive fitness training for more than six weeks should select the athlete mode (provided that person has a steady pulse frequency of less than 60/min).

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