Tanita BF-558 User Manual

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BF-558
/
BF-559
Scale plus Body Fat Monitor
Balance impédancemètre
Monitor de Grasa Corporal/Báscula (Pesa)

Tanita BF-558 Specifications

General

Measurement Method	Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
Weight Capacity	150 kg / 330 lb
Weight Increments	0.1 kg / 0.2 lb
Body Fat Percentage	Yes
Body Water Percentage	Yes
Muscle Mass	Yes
Bone Mass	Yes
Visceral Fat Rating	Yes
Visceral Fat Rating Range	1-59
Metabolic Age	Yes
Guest Mode	Yes
Athlete Mode	Yes
User Memory	4 users
Display Type	LCD
Auto Power Off	Yes
Type	Body Composition Analyzer
Power Source	4 x AAA batteries
Dimensions	300 x 300 x 30 mm
Body Fat Measurement Range	5% - 75%

Summary

Introduction

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions section lists important warnings for users of the body fat monitor.

Important Notes for Users

Important Notes for Users section provides guidance on product usage for different user types.

Principles of Estimating Body Fat %

The BIA Method

Explains the Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technique used for body fat measurement.

Preparations Before Use

Inserting the Batteries

Instructions on how to insert AA batteries into the device.

Positioning the Monitor

Handling Tips

Setting and Storing Data in Memory

Turn on the Power

Select a Personal Key

Set Age

Select Female or Male; Female Athlete*; Male Athlete*

Specify the Height

Select Activity Level

Taking Weight and Body Fat Readings

Select Personal Key and Step On

Steps to select user profile and prepare for measurement.

Get Your Readings

Guide to performing weight and body fat measurements.

Replacing the Batteries

Understanding Your Readings

Getting Accurate Readings

Tips for ensuring accurate weight and body fat measurements.

Tanita Products Limited Warranty

If Product Is Defective or Needs Repair

Instructions for returning a defective product for warranty service.

Tanita Products Limited After Warranty

Troubleshooting

Common Troubleshooting Issues

Addresses common problems like incorrect units, low batteries, and measurement errors.