Tanita BC-532 User Manual

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©2004 Tanita Corporation

BC5327801

Tanita UK Ltd.

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EP 0 455 014
U.S.Patent No. 5,415,176
U.S.Patent No. 6,473,641
U.S.Patent No. 6,477,409
U.S.Patent No. 6,480,736
U.S.Patent No. 6,487,445
U.S.Patent No. 6,532,385
U.S.Reissue Patent No. 37,954
Other patents pending

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Inhoudsopgave

Introductie................................................................. 19

Eigenschappen en functies.................................... 19

Voorbereidingsmaatregelen ..................................19

Afleesnauwkeurighid.............................................. 20

Automatische uitschakeling.................................. 20

Persoonlijke gegevens

instellen en opslaan in het geheugen......... 21

lochaamssamenttelling aflezen ........................... 22

Gaststand programmeren...................................... 24

Alleen gewicht bepalen.......................................... 24

Foutopsporing .......................................................... 24

Indice

Introduzione............................................................. 25

Caratteristiche e funzionalità................................ 25

Preparazioni prima dell’uso.................................. 25

Rilevamento di varori accurati............................. 26

Funzione di spegnimento automatico................. 26

Configurazione e memorizzazione

di dati personali nella memoria............ 27

Effettuazione delle letture

dalla composizione corporea................. 28

Gaststand programmeren...................................... 30

Misurazione del Solo-Peso ................................... 30

Risoluzione dei problemi....................................... 30

Índice de materias

Introducción.............................................................. 31

Prestaciones y funciones....................................... 31

Preparaciones antes del uso ................................ 31

Cómo obtener lecturas exactas............................ 32

Fanción de apagado automatico.......................... 32

introducción y almacenamiento de

datos personales en la memoria ................. 33

Cómo realizar las mediciones de

composición corporal..................................... 34

Programación del modo de Invitado................... 36

Cómo obtener lecturas de peso solamente .......36

Resolución de fallos............................................... 36

Table of Contents

Introduction................................................................. 1

Features and Functions............................................ 1

Preparations Before Use.......................................... 1

Getting Accurate Readings...................................... 2

Automatic shut-down function................................ 2

Switching the weight mode..................................... 3

Switching and storing personal date in memory

........ 3

Taking body composition readings........................ 4

programming the guest mode ................................ 6

Taking weight measurement only................................6

Troubleshooting......................................................... 6

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Einletung ..................................................................... 7

Merkmale und funktionen........................................ 7

Vorbereitungen vor gebrauch ................................. 7

So erhalten sie genaue messwerte....................... 8

Automatic Shut-Down Function.............................. 8

Einstellung und speichern rersönlcher daten

.............. 9

Messung der k

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rperzusammensetzung............... 10

Einprogrammieren des gastmodus...................... 12

Nur-gewicht-fuktion ................................................ 12

Fehlersuche ..............................................................12

Table des matières

Introduction............................................................... 13

Caracyèristiquesn

........................................................ 13

Avant utilisation....................................................... 13

Comment obtenir des résultats exacts ............... 14

Fonction d'qrrét automatique

..................................... 14

Reglage et enregistrement des

données personnelles en mémoire............ 15

Releves de composition corporelle..................... 16

Programmation du mode invité............................ 18

Lecture du poids uniquement ............................... 18

Dépannage................................................................ 18

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Tabela de conteúdo

Introdução .................................................................37

Características e funções ...................................... 37

Preparativos antes do uso .................................... 37

Obtendo leitura precisa ......................................... 38

Função desligamento automático ....................... 38

Programar e armazenar dados

pessoais na memória.................................... 39

Efectuar leituras de composição corporal ......... 40

Programando modo Convidado............................ 42

Somente a leitura do peso .................................... 42

Localizando defeitos............................................... 42

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting a Tanita Body Composition Monitor. This monitor is one in a wide
range of home healthcare products produced by Tanita.
This Instruction Manual will guide you through the setup procedures and outline the key
features. Please keep it handy for future reference. Additional information on healthy living
can be found on our website www.tanita.com.
Tanita products incorporate the latest clinical research and technological innovations.

All data is monitored by our Tanita Medical Advisory Board to ensure accuracy.

Note: Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference.

Safety Precautions

Note that people with an electronic medical implant, such as a pacemaker, should not use a Body Composition Monitor
as it passes a low-level electrical signal through the body, which may interfere with its operation.
Do not place this monitor on slippery surfaces such as a wet floor.
Recorded data may be lost if the monitor is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical power surges. Tanita takes no
responsibility for any kind of loss caused by the loss of recorded data. Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of
damage or loss caused by these monitor, or any kind of claim made by a third person.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE

Inserting the Batteries

Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Insert the
supplied AA-batteries as indicated.

Note: Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries are

incorrectly positioned the fluid may leak and damage floors. If you do not intend to use this
unit for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage.

Please note that since the batteries were inserted at the factory, their energy
levels may have decreased.

Open as shown.

Direction of the
batteries.

You will receive readings only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories or the Guest mode.
The monitor can store personal details for up to 4 people.

1. Turn on the Power

Press the Set button to turn on the unit (once programmed, tapping a Personal
Key turns on the unit.) The unit will beep to confirm activation, the Personal Key
numbers (1,2,3,4) will be displayed, and the display will flash.

Note: If you don’t operate the unit for sixty seconds after the unit has been turned on, the unit

will turn off automatically.

Note: If you make a mistake or want to turn the unit off before you have finished

programming it, press the Weight-Only Key ( ) to force quit.

Heels centered on
electrodes

Toes may overhang
measuring platform

Note: An accurate reading will not be possible if
the soles of your feet are not clean, or if your
knees are bent or you are in a sitting position.

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Positioning the Monitor

Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal
vibration to ensure safe and accurate measurement.

Note: To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform.

Handling Tips

This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
To keep the unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully:

Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform.
Store the unit horizontally, and place it so that the buttons will not be pressed accidentally.
Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit.
Place the unit in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment,
high humidity, or extreme temperature change.
Never submerge in water. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner (applied to a cloth first) to keep

them shiny; avoid soaps.

Do not step on the platform when wet.
Do not drop any objects onto the platform.

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
hours after rising, eating, or hard exercise before taking measurements.
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
progress, compare weight and body fat percentage taken under the same
conditions over a period of time.

AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION

The automatic shut-down function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases:

If you interrupt the measurement process. The power will shut down automatically within 10 to 20 seconds,
depending upon the type of operation.
If an extreme weight is applied to the platform.
During programming, if you do not touch any of the keys or buttons within 60 seconds.*
After you have completed the measuring process.

*Note: If the power shuts off automatically, repeat the steps from “Setting and Storing Personal Data in Memory”(p.3).

SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE

You can change the unit indication by using the switch on the back of the scale as shown in the figure.

Note: If weight mode is set to pounds or stone-pounds, the height programming mode will be automatically set to feet and inches.

Similarly, if kilograms is selected, height will be automatically set to centimeters.

SETTING AND STORING PERSONAL DATA IN MEMORY

2. Select a Personal Key Number

Press the Up/Down buttons to select a Personal Key. Once you reach the
Personal Key number you wish to use, press the Set button. The unit will
beep once to confirm.

3. Set Age

The display defaults to Age 30 (range of user age is between 7-99). An
arrow icon appears on the lower left side to indicate Age setting. 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.

4. 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.

5. Specify the Height

The display defaults to 5’ 7.0” (170cm) (range of user is from 3’ 4.0”–7’

3.0” or 100cm – 220cm). Use the Up/Down buttons to specify Height and
then press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.
The unit will beep twice and the display will flash all data (Male/Female,
Age, Height, etc.) three times to confirm the programming. The power will
then shut down automatically.

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1. Select Personal Key and Step On

Press your pre-programmed Personal key.
(Release the key within 3 seconds or the display will show "Error".)
The unit will beep and the display will show the programmed date.

The unit will beep again and the display will show "0.0".
Now step onto the platform.

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 is shut-off automatically.

TAKING BODY COMPOSITION READINGS

2. Obtain Your Readings

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.
Your Body Fat percentage(%FAT) and Body Fat Range will appear on the display
screen.

After your body fat percentage has been calculated, a black bar will flash along the bottom of the display,
identifying where you fall within the Body Fat Ranges for your age and gender

Note: Do not step off until Body Fat % is shown.

To see other readings press each feature key while weight & Body Fat % is displayed.
Press same feature key to display weight & Body Fat % again.

Note: The following readings are applicable only to adults aged 18 years to 99 years.

%TBW

Visceral Fat

Bone Mass Recall

BMR / Metabolic Age

Muscle Mass

/ Physique Rating

Press key to display Total Body Water % .

Press key to display Muscle Mass & Physique Rating.

Press key to display Visceral Fat % & Judge.

Press key to display BMR & Metabolic Age.

Press key to display Bone Mass.

Press key to display Previous weight &

Body Fat %.

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PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE

TAKING WEIGHT MEASUREMENT ONLY

Guest mode allows you to programme the unit for a one-time use
without resetting a Personal data number.
Press

button to activate the unit. Then follow the steps:

Set Age, Select Female or Male, and Specify Height.

Note: If you step onto the platform before 0.0 appears the display will show Error and

you will not obtain a reading.

Select Weight-Only Key

Press the Weight-only key. After 2 or 3 seconds, 0.0 will appear in the
display and the unit will beep. When 0.0 appears in the display, step onto
the platform. The body weight value will appear. If you remain on the platform,
the display will flash for about 30 seconds, and then the power will automatically turn off.
If you step off the platform, the weight will continue to show for about 5 seconds, then

0.0 will appear and the unit will shut off automatically.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the following problems occur ...then...

A wrong weight format appears followed by kg,lb, or st-lb

Refer to Switching the Weight Mode on p.3.

Lo appears on the display,or all the data appears and immediately

disappears.

Batteries are low. When this message appears, be sure to replace the batteries immediately, since weak batteries will

affect the accuracy of your measurements. Change all the batteries at the same time with new AA-size batteries.

Note:Your settings will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries.

Error appears while measuring.

Please stand on the platform keeping movement to a minimum.

The unit cannot accurately measure your weight if it detects movement.

The Body Fat Percentage is more than 75%, readings cannot be obtained from the unit.

The Body Fat Percentage reading does not appear or ----- appears after

the weight is measured.

Your personal data has not been programmed. Follow the steps on p.3.

Make sure socks or stockings are removed, and the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides

on the measuring platform.

OL appears while measuring.

Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity is exceeded.