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• DONOTplacethismonitoronacushionedoorsurfacesuchasacarpetormat.Acorrect
measurement may not be possible.
• DO NOT use this monitor for any purposes other than described in this manual.
• When this monitor will be used by several people, wipe the monitor with a damp cloth moistened
with mild detergent after using it. Then, wipe it dry.
• Ensure that this monitor has acclimated to room temperature before taking a measurement. Taking
a measurement after an extreme temperature change could lead to an inaccurate reading. OMRON
recommends waiting for approximately 2 hours for the monitor to warm up or cool down when the
monitorisusedinanenvironmentwithinthetemperaturespeciedasoperatingconditionsafteritis
stored either at the maximum or at the minimum storage temperature. For additional information of
operating and storage/transport temperature, refer to
Section 16.
Battery Usage
• ONLYuseAAAalkalinebatteriesspeciedforusewiththismonitor.DONOTuseothertypesof
batteries. DO NOT use new and used batteries together. Replace all four batteries at the same time.
• DO NOT use different types of batteries together.
• Dispose of the device, batteries, components and optional accessories according to applicable local
regulations. Unlawful disposal may cause environmental pollution.
•
DONOTexposethebatteriestoamesorre.
• Remove the batteries if this monitor will not be used for three months or more.
• DO NOT insert the batteries with the polarities in the wrong direction.
Data Transmission
• During measurement, make sure that no mobile phone or any other electrical devices that emit
electromagneticeldsiswithin12inches(30cm)ofthismonitor.Thismayresultinincorrect
operation of the monitor and/or cause an inaccurate reading.
• Do not replace the battery while your measurement result is being transferred to your smart device.
This may result in the incorrect operation of your monitor and failure to transfer your measurement
result.
• Do not place integrated circuit cards, magnets, metal objects, or other devices that emit
electromagneticeldsnearthismonitorwhileyourmeasurementresultisbeingtransferredtoyour
smart device. This may result in the incorrect operation of your unit and failure to transfer your
measurement result.
Note
Incorrect Measurement
Incorrect measurement might occur to the following users:
Elderly people (over 81 years old) / People with a fever / Body builders or highly trained athletes /
Patients undergoing dialysis / Patients with osteoporosis who have very low bone density / People
with swelling.
• Because the body composition such as body water might greatly deviate from the average value.