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4. Taking a Measurement

Measurement should be taken on a level and hard surface.
Please input your profile data before using the personal profile number button.
* If no input of personal data in advance, you can use "GUEST" button to take measurement.

1.

Turn on the power.

“CAL” blinks on the 
display, then the 
display changes to “0.0 
kg”.

* If you step onto the unit before “0.0 kg” 

appears on the display, an error message 
“Err” will appear.

2.

When the “0.0 kg” is displayed, take 
out the display unit.

Note:

Do not take out the display unit until 

“0.0 kg” appears on the display. 

Otherwise, the weight of the display is 

add to your body weight which causes 

an incorrect result.

3.

Select the personal profile number.

Press the USER button while holding the 

display unit. Selected number will appear after 

blinking once.

If the following display is indicated:

Your personal data is not stored in the personal 
profile number you have selected. Please see 
Section 3 to store personal data.

4.

Start measurement.

1)

Step on the main unit and place your feet 

on the foot electrodes with your weight 

evenly distributed.

2)

When “START” appears on the display, 

extend your arms straight at a 90° angle 

to your body.

3)

After the measurement 

is complete, your 

weight is displayed 

again. At this point you 

may step off the unit.

If you do not have personal data 
stored on the unit (GUEST 
mode):

1) Press the GUEST button while 

holding the display unit.

2) The GUEST indication “G” appears 

on the display. 

3) Set the personal data (age, gender, 

and height). Read steps 3 through 

4 in Section 3, Setting and Storing 

Personal Data.

The display will show your weight and then the 
weight result will blink twice.
The unit will then start to measure your body fat 
percentage, visceral fat level and so on.

The indicators in the measurement progress bar at 
the bottom of the display will gradually appear, 
from left to right.

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Summary of Contents for KaradaScan HBF-358-BW

Page 1: ... omron healthcare com sg Ma x We igh t 135 kg Thank you for purchasing OMRON Body Composition Monitor Before using this unit for the first time please be sure to read this Instruction Manual carefully and use the unit safely and properly Please keep this Instruction Manual at hand all the time for future reference Model HBF 358 BW Instruction Manual Body Composition Monitor 5334083 5A ...

Page 2: ...her person when using this unit Use a handrail or so when stepping on the unit Do not use this unit to measure the body fat percentage for people who is under 10 years or above 81 years old This unit can not display the visceral fat level for people who is younger than 18 years old Should battery fluid get into your eyes rinse it with plenty of clean water and consult a doctor immediately Caution ...

Page 3: ... both hands and feet to take measurements it can reduce the influence of these fluctuations on measurement results Recommended measurement times Understanding the normal changes in your body fat percentage can help prevent or reduce obesity Being aware of the times when the body fat percentages shift within your own daily schedule will assist you in obtaining an accurate trending of your body fat ...

Page 4: ...l fat fat surrounding internal organs Too much visceral fat is thought to be closely linked to increased levels of fat in the bloodstream which may lead to conditions such as high cholesterol heart disease and type 2 diabetes In order to prevent or improve conditions of common diseases it is important to try and reduce visceral fat levels to an acceptable level People with high visceral fat levels...

Page 5: ... Display Unit Main Unit Measurement Platform Front View Buttons Tab Battery Life and Replacement When the low battery indicator appears replace all four batteries with new ones Items stored in memory are retained even if the batteries are removed Replace the batteries after turning off the power Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the national regulations for the di...

Page 6: ... the SET MODE button to confirm Then the gender icons blink on the display The age can not be updated automatically Please update the age after your every year s birthday Measurement can not be taken accurately if age is not set correctly 4 TO SET THE GENDER AND HEIGHT Set the gender MALE or FEMALE and height in the same way After all the settings are displayed for your confirmation 0 0 kg appears...

Page 7: ...t until 0 0 kg appears on the display 2 Press the USER button to select your personal profile number 1 Your number flashes one time on the display 2 Press the SET MODE button to confirm Then the selected age setting blinks on the display 3 Delete the personal data Press the GUEST button for more than two seconds Clr will appear on the display and the personal data are deleted from memory Power Swi...

Page 8: ...s not stored in the personal profile number you have selected Please see Section 3 to store personal data 4 Start measurement 1 Step on the main unit and place your feet on the foot electrodes with your weight evenly distributed 2 When START appears on the display extend your arms straight at a 90 angle to your body 3 After the measurement is complete your weight is displayed again At this point y...

Page 9: ...measurement platform Step on the main unit bare footed 90 Heel Electrodes 1 2 3 Place your middle fingers in the dent at the back of the grip electrodes Hold the inner grip electrodes firmly with your thumb and index finger Hold the outer grip electrodes with your ring finger and small finger Press your palms firmly on the grip electrodes Postures to Avoid During Measurement Arms too low or high D...

Page 10: ...y is as follows Gender Age Low Normal 0 High Very High Female 20 39 21 0 21 0 32 9 33 0 38 9 39 0 40 59 23 0 23 0 33 9 34 0 39 9 40 0 60 79 24 0 24 0 35 9 36 0 41 9 42 0 Male 20 39 8 0 8 0 19 9 20 0 24 9 25 0 40 59 11 0 11 0 21 9 22 0 27 9 28 0 60 79 13 0 13 0 24 9 25 0 29 9 30 0 Visceral Fat Level Level Classification 1 9 0 Normal 10 14 High 15 30 Very High BMI Classifications by the WHO Less tha...

Page 11: ...e middle has a lower body fat percentage than average and higher resting metabolism which results in a body age of 25 that is younger than the actual age The example on the right has a higher body fat percentage than average and lower resting metabolism which results in a body age of 35 that is older than the actual age 6 After confirmation of the results turn off the power Note If you forget to t...

Page 12: ...or soles are not in firm contact with the electrodes Measure without moving the hands or soles Refer to Section 4 The palms or soles are too dry Moisten the palms or soles with a wet towel then repeat measurement Values of body composition are out of measurable range Please ensure that age gender and height settings stored as personal data are correct see Setting Items in Section 9 The main unit c...

Page 13: ...y composition outside its measurement range even if the height gender and birth date settings are correct For children under nine or people 81 years old or older Only weight and BMI are displayed For children over 10 and under 17 years old All results except for Visceral Fat Level and Body Age are displayed For people over 18 to 80 years old All results are displayed Check the setting entered for ...

Page 14: ... and Storage Store the display unit in the main unit as shown When storing the display unit be careful not to crease the cord Do not store the unit in the following conditions Humidity where moisture or water may get into the unit High temperatures direct sunlight or dusty places Places with the risk of sudden shocks or vibrations In places where chemicals are stored or where corrosive gas is pres...

Page 15: ... displayed For children over 9 and under 18 years old All results except for Visceral Fat Level and Body Age are displayed For people over 17 to 80 years old All results are displayed Set Items Height 100 0 to 199 5 cm Age 10 to 80 years old Gender Male Female Measurement Units kg cm When using Guest mode personal data is entered at the time of measurement Weight Accuracy 0 0 40 0 kg 400 g 40 0 13...

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