Tanita BC-568 Owner's Manual

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MANUAL

Model : BC-568

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GB	Table of Contents		F		Table des matières
Introduction.................................................		1	Introduction ...............................................................			9
Features And Functions ...........................		1	Caractéristiques .......................................................			9
Preparations Before Use...........................		2	Avant utilisation .....................................................			10
Getting Accurate Readings......................		2	Comment Obtenir Des Résultats Exacts............			10
Automatic Shut-Down Function ..............		2	Fonction D’Arrêt Automatique .............................			10
Switching The Weight Mode ...................		3	Régler (Réinitialiser) la date et l’heure............			11
Setting (Resetting) Date And Time........		3	Reglage Et Enregistrement Des
Setting And Storing Personal Data In Memory ..		4		Données Personnelles En Mémoire........		12
Taking Body Composition Readings .....		5	Relevés De Composition Corporelle ..................			13
Programming The Guest Mode................		8	Programmation Du Mode Invité .........................			16
Taking Weight Measurement Only ........		8	Lecture Du Poids Uniquement..............................			16
Trouble Shooting ........................................		8	Dépannage...............................................................			16

E	Índice de materias	17	P	Tabela de conteúdo
.............................................................Introducción			Introdução................................................................		25
Prestaciones Y Funciones ....................................		17	Características E Funções ....................................		25
Preparaciones Antes Del Uso ..............................		18	Preparativos Antes Do Uso .................................		26
Cómo Obtener Lecturas Exactas .........................		18	Obtendo Leitura Precisa ......................................		26
Función De Apagado Automático........................		18	Funçào Desligamento Automàtico .....................		26
Cambiando El Modo Del Peso .............................		19	Alterando A Unidade De Medida Do Peso ........		27
Ajuste (Reajuste) De La Fecha Y La Hora ........		19	Programação (Reprogramação) Da Data E Hora .....		27
Introducción Y Almacenamiento De			Programar E Armazenar
Datos Personales En La Memoria................		20	Dados Pessoais Na Memória .......................		28
Cómo Realizar Las Mediciones De Composición Corporal.....		21	Efectuar Leituras De Composição Corporal......		29
Programación Del Modo De Invitado.................		24	Programando Modo Convidado...........................		32
Cómo Obtener Lecturas De Peso Solamente ...		24	Somente A Leitura Do Peso .................................		32
Resolución De Fallos ............................................		24	Localizando Defeitos .............................................		32

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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.

Actual measurements made by the BC-568 include weight and impedance. Based upon these measured values, values are calculated for: total and segmental body fat percentage, body water, total and segmental muscle mass, physique rating, bone mass, visceral fat rating with healthy range, daily calorie intake (DCI) and metabolic age.

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.

Pregnant women should use the weight function only. All other function are not intended for pregnant women. 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 the monitor, or any kind of claim made by a third person.

Important Notes for Users

This Body fat monitor is intended for adults and children (ages 7-17) with inactive to moderately active lifestyles and adults with athletic body types.

Tanita defines “athlete” as a person involved in intense physical activity of approximately 10 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less. Tanita’s athlete definition includes “lifetime of fitness” individuals who have been fit for years but currently exercise less than 10 hours per week. The body fat monitor function is not intended for pregnant women, professional athletes or bodybuilders.

Recorded data may be lost if the unit 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 units, or any kind of claim made by a third person.

Note: Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of water in the body, and can be affected by dehydration or over-hydration due to such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

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PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE

Inserting the Batteries

Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Insert the supplied AAbatteries as indicated.

Note: Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries areincorrectly 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 the included batteries from factory may have decreased energy levels over time.

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.

•Do not carry the unit by holding the hand-electrodes.

•Do not release the hand-electrodes until the cable is completely retracted into the unit. •Do not pull the cable more than red mark.

GETTING ACCURATE READINGS

Heels centered on	Toes may overhang
electrodes	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.

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.4).

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SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE Note: For use only with models containing the weight mode switch

You can switch 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 centimetres.

SETTING (RESETTING) DATE AND TIME

1. Set Year

Press and hold the /Down button for 3 seconds to turn on the unit. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set year and then press SET button.

The unit will beep once to confirm. (Applicable year: 2006-2050)

2. Set Month

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set month and then press the SET button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

3. Set Day

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set day and then press the SET button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

4. Set Hour

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set hour and then press the SET button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

5. Set Minute

Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set minute and then press the SET button. The unit will beep twice to confirm the programming.

The unit will then shut down automatically.

Note :

•If you change the date to a date prior to the current date, all tracking data for all users will be lost.

•After you replace the batteries, repeat step 1 – 5 on “SETTING (RESETTING) DATE AND TIME. Replacing the batteries will cause the loss of date and time settings.

•60 seconds or more of inactivity will cause automatic shut off during this process. No data will be saved as a result.

•If you make a mistake or wish to turn the unit off before you complete the programming, press the OFF button to turn the unit off. No data will be saved as a result.

•If you press (not press and hold) the /Down button, you can see the current date and time on the display.

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SETTING AND STORING PERSONAL DATA IN MEMORY

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.

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 your Birthday

Set the date of your birthday (Year / Month / Day) using ▲ or ▼ buttons. Press the SET button to confirm at each programming.

The unit will beep once to complete the programming. Note: The age range is 7 – 99 years old.

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.

Athlete Mode : See explanation for use on P.1.

5. Specify the Height

The display defaults to 5’ 7.0” (170cm) (range of user is from 3’ 40’–7’ 3.0”, 100cm – 220cm). Use the Up/Down buttons to specify Height and then press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

6. Select Activity Level

To use the DCI (Daily Calorie Intake) feature properly, you need to set the Activity Level. Use the Up button to specify Activity Level. Press the Set button to confirm.

Level 1 = Inactive lifestyles (little or no exercise)

Level 2 = Moderately active lifestyles (occasional, low intensity exercise)

Level 3 = Adult involved in intense physical activity (see p.1. for Tanita’s definition of Athlete)

Note : If you select the Athlete Mode, it will automatically set the Activity Level to Level 3.

The unit will beep twice and your programmed data will be displayed to confirm. The power will then shut down automatically.

Note : When you change the birthday and/or gender, the unit will show “CLEAR”.If you select “YES” using

Up/Down buttons, the existing personal data and tracking data will be deleted. If you select “NO” using

Up/Down buttons, no new data will be saved (existing data will be unchanged) then the unit will be shut off.

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TAKING BODY COMPOSITION READINGS

1. Select Personal Key and Step On

Using your toe, tap your pre-programmed Personal Key.

The unit will beep and the display will show the programmed data.

The unit will beep again and the display will show “0.0”. Now pull out the hand-electrodes, hold with arms straight down and step onto the platform.

Note: Remember no shoes or socks.

The display will show in the order below during the body fat % measurement.

The unit will beep twice to complete the measurement.

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Note:

•Please grip the handle-electrode as shown, using a light-firm pressure.

•Place your hands on your side, and do not move until measurement is completed.

•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 platform within about 60 seconds after “0.0” appears, the power is shut off automatically.

•Keep your arms in straight up and down while making sure that you do not touch your legs or anypart of your body with your arms or hands.

2. Get Your Readings: Auto Display Process

After the measurement is taken, the display will automatically show the current result with the date and LED icon guide displaying Total Body Fat % and Weight (alternately 6 times) (Please refer “Daily, Weekly and Monthly Graph Function” about the graph.)

Please step off from the scale.

Note: The unit will automatically shut off after 30 seconds of displaying result with inactivity.

If you press button(s) while the current result is being displayed, the following information will appear.

Note: If there is significant difference between the current and previous results, “SAVE?” will be displayed. You can select “YES” or “NO” using arrow buttons.

YES: The current result will be stored. NO: The current result will not be stored.

Note: If your age reaches 100 years old or more, the only weight result will be displayed.

And the “AGE ERROR” will appear on the display when you press feature buttons except the weight button.

Note: For children (age 7-17), the unit will only display the Weight and the Body Fat %.

Body Fat %:

Applicable age: 7-99.

Press icon botton continually to display readings in the order listed below.

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Muscle Mass:

Applicable age: 18-99.

Press icon botton continually to display readings in the order listed below.

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3. Daily, Weekly and Monthly graph Function

●During the current result is being displayed…

After completion of measurement, current result and daily graph will be displayed.

If you press the “GRAPH” button while current result is displayed, the display will change to Daily a Weekly a Monthly Graph. Use ▲ or ▼ button to go back to the past result.

●While the scale is off…

If you press your personal number button and then the "GRAPH" button while the scale is off, the display will show the daily graph with the most recent result.

If you press the “GRAPH” button again, the display will change to Daily a Weekly a Monthly Graph and go back to Daily Graph. Use ▲ or ▼ button to go back to the past result.

Weight	Body Water %	Bone mass	Visceral Fat
Applicable age: 7 or over.	Applicable age: 18-99.	Applicable age: 18-99.	Applicable age: 18-99.

DCI & Metabolic Age

Applicable age: 18-99.

You press this button then automatically display in the order below for the first time. You may press same button again to obtain each reading.

Daily Graph

Weekly Graph

Monthly Graph

Note:

The Graph will be shown Calendar date for Daily Graph, 52 weeks for Weekly Graph, and 36 months for Monthly Graph.

If there is no tracking data, the GRAPH button is not available.

If you wish to turn the unit off before automatic shut off, press the OFF button.

If you change your birthday and gender in personal data, your tracking data will be deleted.

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PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE

Guest mode allows you to program 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.

Note: Applicable age: 7-99.

TAKING WEIGHT MEASUREMENT ONLY

Select Weight-Only Key

Using your toe, tap 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 30 seconds then the unit will shut off automatically.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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.

“NO RECORD” appears on the display.

Your personal data has not been programmed. Please follow programming instructions on p.4.

“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.

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.

“Loading…” appears on the display.

The data is being loaded. Please wait for a moment.

“OL” appears while measuring.

Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity is exceeded.

“AGE ERROR” appears on the display.

If you program the wrong date and your age becomes negative years old, ”AGE ERROR” will appear on the display after you press the personal key.

If your age reaches 100 years old or more, the only weight result will be displayed.

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INTRODUCTION

Merci d'avoir choisi l'analyseur de composition corporelle de Tanita.

Cet appareil fait partie de la vaste gamme de produits de santé grand public de Tanita.

Ce mode d’emploi vous guide dans les procédures d'installation et vous explique les fonctions principales de l'appareil. Veuillez le garder à portée de main pour vous y référer ultérieurement. Pour toute information complémentaire sur la santé au quotidien, n'hésitez pas à consulter notre site Web www.tanita.com.

Les produits Tanita intègrent les dernières recherches cliniques et innovations technologiques. Le Comité consultatif médical de Tanita vérifie toutes les données pour garantir leur validité.

Les mesures actuelles faites par le BC-568 incluent le poids et l’impédance. À partir de ces mesures, on obtient d’autres valeurs: taux de graisse corporelle totale ou segmentaire, taux de masse hydrique, masse

musculaire totale ou segmentaire, constitution physique, masse osseuse, niveau de graisse viscérale avec fourchette-santé, Indication de la consommation calorifique quotidienne (DCI) et l’âge métabolique.

Précautions d’emploi

L'utilisation d’un impédancemètre par les sujets porteurs d’implants médicaux électroniques tels que les stimulateurs cardiaques est fortement déconseillée, car l’impédancemètre émet un courant électrique de faible intensité qui parcourt le corps et qui risque d’interférer avec son fonctionnement.

Les femmes enceintes ne doivent utiliser que la fonction de mesure du poids. Aucune des autres fonctions n’est conçue pour les femmes enceintes. Ne posez pas cet appareil sur une surface glissante telle qu'un sol mouillé.

Vous risquez de perdre des données enregistrées dans l'appareil si vous ne l’utilisez pas correctement ou si vous le soumettez à une surcharge électrique.

Tanita ne saurait être tenue responsable de quelques dommages que ce soient, dûs à la perte de données enregistrées.

Tanita ne saurait être tenue responsable de quelques dommages ou pertes que ce soient, entraînés par l’usage de cet appareil, ni de quelque réclamation que ce soit provenant de tiers.

Remarques importantes à l’intention des utilisateurs

Cette balance impédancemètre est destinée aux adultes et enfants âgés de 7 à 17 ans sédentaires ou modérément actifs, ainsi qu’aux adultes pratiquant du sport de façon intensive.

Tanita définit « une personne dotée d’une corpulence athlétique » comme une personne effectuant approximativement 10 heures d’activité physique par semaine et dont le rythme cardiaque au repos est inférieur ou égal à 60 battements par minute. Ceci inclut également les personnes ayant eu une activité physique élevée tout au long de leur vie mais dont l’activité physique actuelle ne dépasse pas 10 heures par semaine.

La fonction de contrôle du taux de graisse corporelle n’est pas destinée aux femmes enceintes, athlètes professionnels ou culturistes.

En cas d’utilisation incorrecte de l’appareil ou de surtension électrique, les données enregistrées peuvent être perdues. Tanita décline toute responsabilité en cas de problème occasionné suite à la perte de données enregistrées.

Tanita décline toute responsabilité en cas de perte ou de dommages occasionnés par ses appareils ou en cas de réclamation effectuée par un tiers.

Remarque: Le calcul du taux de graisse corporelle varie en fonction du volume d'eau contenu dans l'organisme, et peut également être affecté par la déshydratation ou un niveau hydrique excessif dus à divers facteurs tels que la consommation d'alcool, la période des règles, une maladie, un exercice physique intense, etc.

CARACTERISTIQUES

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