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General| Measurement Method | Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) |
|---|---|
| Weight Capacity | 150 kg / 330 lb |
| Weight Increments | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lb |
| Display | LCD |
| Body Fat Percentage | Yes |
| Body Water Percentage | Yes |
| Muscle Mass | Yes |
| Bone Mass | Yes |
| Visceral Fat Rating | Yes |
| Metabolic Age | Yes |
| Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) | Yes |
| User Memory | 4 users |
| Power Source | 4 x AA batteries |
| Auto Recognition | Yes |
| Athlete Mode | Yes |
| Guest Mode | Yes |
| Recall Function | Yes |
| Auto Power Off | Yes |
| Type | Body Composition Monitor |
| Body Fat Measurement Range | 5% - 75% |
Provides guidance on navigating the instruction manual and highlights important sections for specific models.
Lists critical safety warnings, including precautions for users with medical implants like pacemakers.
Details specific user categories, definitions of "athlete," and factors affecting body fat readings.
Explains body fat percentage and its significance beyond just weight, linking it to health conditions.
Presents standard body fat percentage ranges for males and females across different age groups.
Details the Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis technique used by the scale to estimate body composition.
Discusses daily variations in body fat readings due to hydration and other factors.
Identifies and describes the parts of the scale's measuring platform, including electrodes and display.
Lists the accessories provided with the unit, such as batteries and support feet.
Instructions for correctly inserting AA batteries, including polarity and storage advice.
Guidance on placing the scale on a stable, flat surface for accurate measurements.
Instructions for using support feet on carpeted surfaces and warnings against using them on hard floors.
Advice on maintaining the precision instrument, including storage, cleaning, and avoiding damage.
Explains the conditions under which the scale automatically powers off to conserve energy.
Details the process for changing the unit of measurement between pounds, kilograms, and stone-pounds.
Instructions on selecting a unique key to store personal profile data for up to four users.
Guidance on entering the user's age, which is crucial for accurate body fat percentage calculation.
Instructions for setting the user's lifestyle activity level for DCI estimation and accurate readings.
Steps to activate the unit using a personal key and prepare for measurement.
Explains how to stand on the scale and interpret the displayed weight, body fat percentage, and DCI.
Essential tips for taking measurements under consistent conditions for reliable results.
Describes how the scale visually indicates whether body fat percentage falls within a healthy range.
Explains the DCI feature, which estimates daily calorie consumption for weight maintenance.
Details how the recall feature displays differences between current and previous measurements.
Instructions for using the guest mode without overwriting stored personal data.
Steps for updating or changing stored personal data, including user profiles.
How to use the dedicated key for quick weight-only measurements without body fat analysis.
Explains the "Lo" message and the need for immediate battery replacement for accuracy.
Describes the display showing "- - - - -" when no user data is programmed for a selected key.
Covers common display errors like "Err," "OL," or when body fat percentage is not shown.
Addresses issues where the scale displays units like "st-lb" or "kg" instead of the desired unit.
Instructions for handling product defects, including return authorization and warranty service.
Details the terms and costs associated with repair services after the initial warranty period expires.
