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USEFUL FEATURES
AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION
• Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales allow you to know your weight, body fat percentage, and body water percentage
simultaneously and easily, simply by stepping on a scale.
• Your Body Fat Monitor/Scale can be set for Adult or Children (ages 7-17), Male or Female.
• In addition, the BF-680W can be set to Adult Athlete mode.
• Personal data (Female/Male, Age, Height, etc.) can be pre-set and stored in memory for up to 2 people.
• Unique Healthy Range Indicator automatically displays where your body fat percentage falls within the Body Fat Ranges chart (p.2).
• Guest feature allows you to take readings without reprogramming one of the Personal keys.
• Weight-only Key provides quick weight readings.
• The unit emits a helpful “beep” when activated, and also at various stages in the programming and measuring process.
Listen for these sounds which will prompt you to step on the unit, look at your readings, or confirm a setting.
The automatic shut-down function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases:
• If you interrupt the measurement process. The power will shut down automatically within 10 to 20 seconds,
depending upon the type of operation.
• If an extraordinary weight is applied to the platform.
• During programming, if you do not touch any of the keys or buttons within 60 seconds.*
• After you have completed the measuring process.
*Note:
If the power shuts off automatically, repeat the steps from “Setting and Storing Data in Memory” (p.6).
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
Inserting the Batteries
Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Insert the
supplied AA-batteries as indicated.
Note:
Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries are
incorrectly positioned the fluid may leak and damage floors. If you do not intend to use this
unit for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage.
Please note that since the batteries were inserted at the factory, their energy
levels may have decreased.
Positioning the Monitor
Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal
vibration to ensure safe and accurate measurement.
Note:
To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform.
Handling Tips
This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
To keep the unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully:
• Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform.
• Store the unit horizontally, and place it so that the buttons will not be
pressed accidentally.
• Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit.
• Place the unit in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment,
high humidity, or extreme temperature change.
• Never submerge in water. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass
cleaner (applied to a cloth first) to keep them shiny; avoid soaps.
• Do not step on the platform when wet.
• Do not drop any objects onto the platform.
Open as shown.
Direction of the batteries.
Accessories
8. AA-Size Batteries (4)
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Measuring Platform
1. Display Screen
2. Set Button
3. Arrow (Select) Buttons
4. Ball-of-Foot Electrodes
5. Heel Electrodes
6. Personal Keys
7. Weight-Only Key
SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE
Note:
For use only with models containing the weight mode switch
You can switch the unit indication by using the switch on the back of the scale as shown in the figure.
Note:
If weight mode is set to pounds or stone-pounds, the height programming mode will be automatically set to feet
and inches.
Similarly, if kilograms is selected, height will be automatically set to centimetres.
