Tanita INNER SCAN BC-532 User Manual

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Tanita INNER SCAN BC-532 Specifications

General

Type	Body Composition Monitor
Model	BC-532
Technology	Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
Weight Capacity	150 kg / 330 lb
Weight Increment	0.1 kg / 0.2 lb
Body Fat Percentage	Yes
Body Fat Percentage Range	5% - 60%
Body Water Percentage	Yes
Muscle Mass	Yes
Bone Mass	Yes
Visceral Fat Rating	Yes
Visceral Fat Rating Range	1 - 59
Metabolic Age	Yes
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)	Yes
Memory Function	Yes
Recall Function	Yes
User Profiles	4
Display Type	LCD
Power Source	4 x AAA batteries
Auto Power Off	Yes
Dimensions	300 x 300 x 30 mm

Summary

Introduction and Safety

Safety Precautions

Important safety warnings regarding the use of the body composition monitor, especially for individuals with medical implants.

Features and Functions Overview

Preparations Before Use

Inserting the Batteries

Instructions on how to correctly insert AA batteries into the device for operation.

Monitor Placement and Handling

Positioning the Monitor

Guidance on placing the measuring platform on a stable, flat surface for accurate readings.

Handling Tips

Care instructions for maintaining the precision instrument and ensuring its longevity.

Getting Accurate Readings

Automatic Shut-Down Function

Switching the Weight Mode

Setting and Storing Personal Data

Turn on the Power

Steps to activate the unit and begin the personal data programming sequence.

Select a Personal Key Number

Procedure to choose a user profile number for storing personal information.

Set Age

Instructions for inputting the user's age, which affects measurement calculations.

Select Female or Male

How to select the gender or athlete setting for accurate body composition analysis.

Specify the Height

Guidance on entering the user's height for precise measurement calculations.

Taking Body Composition Readings

Select Personal Key and Step On

Steps to select a user profile and correctly position oneself on the platform to start a reading.

Obtain Your Readings

How to interpret the displayed weight, body fat percentage, and other metrics.

Programming the Guest Mode

Taking Weight Measurement Only

Select Weight-Only Key

Instructions for using the scale to measure only body weight.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Incorrect Weight Format

Resolving issues where the weight unit (kg, lb, st-lb) is displayed incorrectly.

Low Battery or Data Loss

Addressing 'Lo' display indicating low batteries or potential data loss.

Measurement Errors

Troubleshooting 'Error' messages caused by movement or exceeding measurement limits.

No Body Fat Reading

Resolving issues where body fat percentage is not displayed, possibly due to unprogrammed data.

Over Limit Reading

Understanding the 'OL' indicator, which signifies exceeding the scale's weight capacity.