Tanita BF-542 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Tanita BODY FAT MONITOR/SCALE Instruction Manual BF-542

Summary of BF-542

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    Bf-542bodyfat monitor/scale instruction manual read this instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference..

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    Bf-542 body fat monitor/scale table of contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 safety precautions important notes for users principles of estimating body fat percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 3 what is body fat percentage? Body fat range the bia method body fat per...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction thank you for selecting the tanita body fat monitor/scale bf-542. This family model uses the bia (bioelectrical impedance analysis) technique, a state-of-the-art technology for body fat assessment. Safety precautions • persons with implanted medical equipment, such as a pacemaker, shoul...

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    Bf-542 body fat monitor/scale principles of estimating body fat percentage the tanita body fat monitor/scale bf-542 allows you to estimate 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. Un...

  • Page 5: Features and Functions

    Advantages of the tanita bf-542 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 present problems—professional skills are...

  • Page 6: Preparations Before Use

    Bf-542 body fat monitor/scale useful features of the bf-542 • the bf-542 allows you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously as easily and simply as stepping on a scale. • the bf-542 can be set for an child, adult or athlete, male or female, increasing the accuracy of the readin...

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    Turn the unit on. Select child, adult or athlete. Store in memory. Select male or female. Female male store in memory. Specify height. Store in memory. Confirmed data will flash for three seconds. Select “1, 2, 3 or 4.” store in memory. Adult child athlete setting and storing data in memory the bf-5...

  • Page 8: Taking Readings

    6 bf-542 body fat monitor/scale taking readings 1. Turn on the power using your toe, turn the unit on by tapping your personal key. Release the key within three seconds. Your preset data will appear (child/adult/athlete, male/female and height). Immediately after your preset data, the display will s...

  • Page 9: Handling Tips

    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 personal keys will ...

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    Bf-542 body fat monitor/scale tanita products limited warranty not valid without proof of purchase your tanita product is warranted to the original consumer only, for one (1) year, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. This product is designed for personal use only. ...

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