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Important notes
How do I measure correctly?
It is best if you are naked and barefoot for measu-
ring. Make sure that you always measure under the
same conditions (e.g. in the morning on an empty
stomach) and at the same time.
How often do I have to measure myself with
the Soehnle body monitoring instruments?
Basically, it’s up to you. We recommend, however, to
measure always at the same time and under the
same conditions. Those who want to be very precise
measure 2 to 3 times a day. Eating and drinking
habits during the course of the day and individual
lifestyle affect water balance. This is noticeable by
the fluctuations in the display. The scale saves the
average value.
Is it possible to notice a change in the per-
centage of body mass proportions even on
the first day?
It is quite possible that the body monitoring device
will show different values. This is due to the fluctua-
tions in water balance during the course of the day.
Normally, the body fat proportion changes very slo-
wly – within a few days or weeks.
Are the saved trend curves lost, if you change
the data in a personal memory?
It depends on which values are changed. The measu-
rement readings are saved:
During a battery change,
if the default age setting is increased by one year (to
account for user’s birthday),
if body height is increased (to allow for growing
children.
All other changes to the person-specific parameters
will clear the data kept in the corresponding
memory.
What is the meaning of the trend curve?
Daily curve (day) means:
The daily average values of the last 31 days are dis-
played. The last value is always added on the right.
Weekly curve (week) means:
7 daily readings are used to determine a weekly
average. Therefore, the first weekly average can only
be shown after one week*. The last 31 weekly aver-
age values are displayed.
Monthly curve (month) means:
4 weekly readings are used to determine a monthly
average. Therefore, the first monthly average can
only be shown after 4 weeks*. Up to 31 monthly
average values can be displayed.
* Therefore, we recommend using the daily trend
display at the beginning.
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