Beurer BF 100: 13. Replacing batteries

body will be unable to burn off the excess energy, and

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Establish USB connection.

the excess will be stored in the body as fat and your

weight will increase.

USB

Results in relation to time

Remember that only long-term trends are impor-

tant. Short-term fluctuations in weight over a few days

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Follow the instructions for software installation.

are usually the result of a loss of fluid.

The interpretation of the results will depend on chang-

13. Replacing batteries

es in your overall weight and body fat, body water and

The control unit is fitted with a „change battery“ indica-

muscle percentages, as well as on the period during

tor. The symbol appears on the display if the con-

which these changes take place. Sudden changes

trol unit batteries are low or the symbol if the scale

within days must be distinguished from medium term

batteries are low. The batteries must then be replaced.

changes (over weeks) and long term changes (months).

A basic rule is that short term changes in weight al-

Note

most exclusively represent changes in water content,

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When changing batteries, always use batteries of

whereas medium and long term changes may also in-

the same type, brand and capacity.

volve the fat and muscle percentages.

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Always replace all batteries simultaneously.

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If your weight reduces over the short term, but your

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Do not use rechargeable batteries.

body fat percentage increases or remains the same,

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Use batteries that are free of heavy metals.

you have merely lost water – e.g. after a training ses-

sion, sauna session or a diet restricted only to rapid

14. Cleaning and care of the unit

weight loss.

The accuracy of the measured values and the service

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If your weight increases over the medium term and

life of the unit depend on careful handling: The unit

the body fat percentage falls or stays the same, then

should be cleaned occasionally.

you could have built up valuable muscle mass.

To clean the unit, use a damp cloth, on which you

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If your weight and body fat percentage fall simulta-

can apply a little washing-up liquid if required. Do not

neously then your diet is working – you are losing fat

use abrasive detergents and never immerse the unit

mass.

in water.

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Ideally you should support your diet with physical

activity, fitness or power training. This way you can

Important

increase your muscle percentage over the medium

term.

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Do not use aggressive solvents or cleaning agents!

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Body fat, body water or muscle percentages should

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Never immerse the unit in water!

not be added (certain elements of muscle tissue also

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Do not wash the unit in a dishwasher!

contain body water).

15. Disposal

12. Transferring measurements to

Standard and rechargeable batteries should not be

disposed of separately from the household waste. As

a PC – HealthManager / EasyFit

a consumer, you are legally obliged to return used bat-

System requirements:

teries for proper disposal. You can hand in your used

Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3

batteries at public collection points in your district or

HealthManager:

sales outlets where batteries of this type are sold.

Health management in conjunction with Beurer blood

pressure and blood glucose monitors.

Note

EasyFit:

The codes below are printed on batteries

Training analysis in conjunction with Beurer heart rate

containing harmful substances:

monitors.

Pb = battery contains lead,

Cd = battery contains cadmium,

Process:

Hg = battery contains mercury.

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You will find the Beurer software download and instal-

lation in the download area at http://www.beurer.com

For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the scale

with the batteries in the household waste at the end

of its useful life. Dispose of the unit at a suitable local

collection or recycling point.

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