BF-555/BF-556
Scale plus Body Fat Monitor
Balance impédancemètre
Monitor de Grasa Corporal/Báscula (Pesa)
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BF-555/556 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Precautions
Important Notes for Users
Principles of Estimating
Body Fat Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What is Body Fat Percentage?
Body Fat Range
The BIA Method
Body Fat Percentage Fluctuations in a Day Advantages of Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Measuring Platform
Accessories
Preparations Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Inserting the Batteries
Positioning the Monitor
Attaching the Support Feet
Handling Tips
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Automatic Shut-Down
Switching the Weight Mode . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting and Storing Data in Memory . . . |
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Taking Weight and Body Fat Readings . . |
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Getting Accurate Readings |
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Understanding Your Readings . . . . . . . . .7-8
Additional Programming Features . . . . . . .8
Programming the Guest Mode |
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Reprogramming a Personal Key |
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Taking Weight Measurement Only |
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Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
Table des matières
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Consignes de sécurité
Remarques importantes à l’intention des utilisateurs
Principes d’évaluation du pourcentage de graisse corporelle . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14
Qu’est-ce que le pourcentage de graisse corporelle?
Échelle de graisse corporelle La technique BIA
Fluctuation du pourcentage de graisse corporelle au cours d’une journée
Avantages des balances impédancemètres Tanita
Description du produit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Plate-forme
Accessoires
Préparation avant l’utilisation . . . . . . . .16
Insertion des piles
Positionnement de l’appareil
Fixation des supports
Conseils pour la manipulation
Caractéristiques du produit . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fonction de fermeture automatique
Modification du mode de poids . . . . . . . 17
Entrée et mémorisation des
données dans la mémoire . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Prise de lectures de poids et
de graisse corporelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Obtention de lectures précises
Comment interpréter les lectures . . .19-20
Caractéristiques de
programmation additionnelles . . . . . . .20
Programmation du mode Invité
Reprogrammation d’un bouton personnel
Prise de lecture du poids seulement
Remplacement des piles . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Dépannage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Garantie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Avis de la Commission fédérale des communications des États-Unis (FCC)
Cet appareil a été vérifié et jugé conforme aux limites fixées pour un appareil numérique de classe B, selon la partie 15 des Règles de la FCC. Ces limites visent à assurer une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans les résidences. Cet appareil produit, utilise et peut émettre des fréquences radio et, à défaut d’être installé et utilisé conformément aux instructions, il risque de nuire aux communications radio. Il n’est toutefois pas garanti qu’il n’y aura aucune interférence dans une installation quelconque. Si cet appareil nuit à la réception de la radio ou de la télévision, ce que l’on peut déterminer en fermant et en rouvrant l’appareil, l’utilisateur est invité à tenter de corriger la situation en prenant une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes :
•Réorienter ou déplacer l’antenne réceptrice.
•Augmenter la distance entre l’appareil et le récepteur.
•Brancher l’appareil dans une prise reliée à un circuit différent de celui auquel le récepteur est branché.
•Consulter le concessionnaire ou un technicien spécialisé en radio et télévision.
Modifications |
Modifications |
Contenido
Introducción . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Precauciones de Seguridad Notas Importantes para los Usuarios
Principios para Estimar el Porcentaje
de Grasa Corporal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
¿Qué es el Porcentaje de Grasa Corporal? Gamas de Grasa Corporal
El Método del BIA
Fluctuaciones del Porcentaje de Grasa Corporal en un Día
Ventajas de los Monitores de Grasa Corporal/Básculas (Pesas) de Tanita
Descripción del Producto . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Plataforma de Medición
Accesorios
Preparaciones Antes del Uso . . . . . . . . .26
Colocación de las Baterías
Ubicación del Monitor
Cómo Poner las Patitas de Apoyo
Sugerencias para la Manipulación
Funciones del Producto . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Apagado Automático
Cómo Cambiar la Unidad de Peso . . . . .27
Introducción y Almacenamiento de Datos en la Memoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Cómo Tomar las Medidas de Peso y de Grasa Corporal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Cómo Obtener Valores con Precisión
Cómo Entender Sus Lecturas . . . . . .29-30
Funciones para Programación
Adicional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Programación del Modo para Huésped
Reprogramación de una Tecla Personal
Cómo Obtener Valores con Precisión
Cómo Reemplazar las Baterías . . . . . . .30
Identificación y Resolución
de Problemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Garantía . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Aviso de la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones (FCC) de EE. UU.
Se han hecho pruebas de este equipo, y se ha encontrado que cumple con los límites para un dispositivo digital de Clase B, de acuerdo con la Parte 15 de las reglas de la FCC. Estos límites están diseñados para proporcionar una protección razonable contra interferencia dañina, en una instalación residencial. Este equipo genera, usa y puede emitir energía de radiofrecuencia y, si no está instalado y se usa de acuerdo con las instrucciones, puede causar interferencia dañina a las comunicaciones de radio. Sin embargo, no hay garantía de que no ocurrirá interferencia en una instalación en particular. Si este equipo causa interferencia dañina a la recepción de radio o de televisión, que se puede determinar al apagar y encender el equipo, entonces se sugiere al usuario que trate de corregir la interferencia mediante una o más de las medidas siguientes:
•Reoriente o reubique la antena de recepción.
•Aumente la separación entre el equipo y el receptor.
•Conecte el equipo a un tomacorriente en un circuito distinto a aquél al cual está conectado el receptor.
•Consulte con el vendedor o con un técnico con experiencia en radio o televisión, para que le proporcione ayuda.
Modificaciones
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this |
La FCC exige que l’utilisateur soit avisé du fait que toute modification apportée |
La FCC requiere que se notifique al usuario que cualquier cambio o modificación que se |
device that are not expressly approved by Tanita Corporation may void the user’s authority to |
à l’appareil sans l’approbation de la Tanita Corporation risque d’entraîner l’annulation de |
efectúe a este dispositivo, que no sea aprobado expresamente por Tanita Corporation, podría |
operate the equipment. |
l’autorisation donnée à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner l’appareil. |
anular la autoridad del usuario para operar este equipo. |
English: Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting a Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitor. This family model uses the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique, a state-of-the-art technology for body fat assessment.
Note: Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference.
Guide to Using this Manual:
Owners of the BF-556 should watch for highlighted text. These items of text describe the additional features of your scale. Owners of the BF-555 should disregard the highlighted text.
Safety Precautions
•Persons with implanted medical equipment, such as a pacemaker, should not use the Body Fat Monitor feature on this Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitor. This Scale plus Body Fat Monitor passes a low-level electrical signal through the body, which may interfere with the operation of a pacemaker.
•The Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors are intended for home use only. This unit is not intended for professional use in hospitals or other medical facilities; it is not equipped with the quality standards required for heavy usage experienced under professional conditions.
•Do not use this unit on slippery surfaces such as wet floors.
•Disabled people should be assisted by someone else, or use a handrail when using Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors.
Note: Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of moisture in the body, and can be affected by dehydration or overhydration due to such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.
Important Notes for Users
BF-555: is intended for use by adults and children with inactive to moderately active lifestyles. It is not suitable for athletic body types.
BF-556: is intended for adults and children with inactive to moderately active lifestyles and adults with athletic body types.
Note: Recommendations for exercise programs or diets based on calculated data should be determined by a doctor or licensed medical professional. Do not attempt to evaluate the data by yourself.
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.
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BF-555/556 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor
PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING BODY FAT %
Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors allow you to measure your body fat percentage at home as easily as you measure your weight.
What is Body Fat Percentage?
Body fat percentage is the percentage of fat in your body. Until now, your absolute weight has determined whether or not you were considered overweight or obese. In recent years, the definition of obesity has been refined to mean the presence of excess body fat. Obesity has been linked to
conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other disabling conditions.
Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults1, 2
Underfat |
Healthy |
Overfat |
Obese |
Female 20–39
Age 40–59
60–79
0% |
10% |
20% |
30% |
40% |
Male 20–39
Age 40–59
60–79
Underfat |
Healthy |
Overfat |
Obese |
1Based on NIH/WHO BMI Guidelines.
2As reported by Gallagher, et al, at NY Obesity Research Center.
To determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body, consult your physician.
Tanita’s patented “foot-pad” design sends a safe, low-level electrical signal through the body to determine its composition.
The BIA Method
Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors use the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique. In this method, a safe low-level electrical signal is passed through the body. It is difficult for the signal to flow through fat in the human body, but easy to flow through moisture in the muscle and other body tissues. The difficulty with which a signal flows through a substance is called impedance. So the amount of fat in the body can be accurately estimated by measuring the impedance. The signal used is very low, making it safe and imperceptible.
The illustration on the left shows how the signal travels through the body.
Body Fat Percentage Fluctuations in a Day
Hydration levels in the body may affect body fat readings. Readings are usually highest in the early waking hours, since the body tends to be dehydrated after a long night’s sleep. For the most accurate reading, a person should take a body fat percentage reading at a consistent time of day under consistent conditions.
Besides this basic cycle of fluctuations in the daily body fat readings, variations may be caused by hydration changes in the body due to eating, drinking, menstruation, illness, exercising, and bathing. Daily body fat readings are unique to each person, and depend upon one’s lifestyle, job and activities.
Advantages of Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors
Previously, body fat percentage was determined by measuring the thickness of subcutaneous fat by pinching it with calipers, or by laying a person on a scanning bed and passing a current from hand to foot. However, these methods had problems—professional skills are required, the procedures take time and are often invasive, and measurement values vary. Currently, the gold standard methods of fat percentage measurement are the underwater weighing method and DEXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry).
Tanita’s BIA method uses equations derived from large, multi-ethnic population studies to predict body composition. Readings taken with Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors correlate highly with both DEXA (Tanita’s reference model) and Hydrodensitometry.
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