Tanita BC-581: PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE SETTING (RESETTING) TIME SETTING AND STORING PERSONAL DATA IN MEMORY

1. Set Hour

Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn on the unit.

Press

to set hour and then press

To ensure accuracy, readings should be taken without clothing and

under consistent conditions of hydration. If you do not undress,

always remove your socks or stockings, and be sure the soles of

your feet are clean before stepping onto the measuring platform.

Be sure your heels are correctly aligned with the electrodes on the

measuring platform. Don’t worry if your feet appear too large for the

unit, accurate readings can still be obtained if your toes overhang

the platform. It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to

wait about three hours after rising, eating, or exercising before taking

Heels centered on

T

oes may overhang

measurements. While readings taken under other conditions may

electrodes

measuring platform

not have the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining

the percentage of change as long as the readings are taken in a

Note: An accurate reading will not be possible if the soles

consistent manner. To monitor progress, compare weight and body

of your feet are not clean, or if your knees are bent

fat percentage taken under the same conditions over a period of time.

or you are in a sitting position.

.

The unit will beep once to confirm.

2. Set Minute

Press to set minute and then press

Inserting the Batteries

Open as

Turn the scale over and remove the battery cover by releasing the latch, insert 4 x AA batteries

shown.

(included) with the correct polarity 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

Direction

of

for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage.

the batteries.

Please note that the included batteries from the factory may have decreased energy levels over

.

time.

The unit will beep twice to confirm the programming.

The unit will then shut down automatically.

Positioning the Monitor

• Resetting time

Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure

Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn on the unit. Then follow the procedure 1 and 2.

safe and accurate measurement.

Note: If you chose FitPlus mode, please re-input your menstrual period start date.

Note:

To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform.

Select your personal number and enter how many days ago your menstrual period started.

Handling Tips

This monitor is a precision instrument utilising state-of-the-art technology.

To keep the unit in the best condition, please 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

1. Turn on the Power

using soaps.

Press

•

Do not step on the platform with wet feet.

• Do not drop any objects onto the platform.

to turn on the unit. The unit will beep to confirm activation, the Personal Button

numbers will be displayed, and the display will flash.

Note:

If you make a mistake or want to turn the unit off before you have finished

programming it, press

.

2. Select a Personal Key Number

Press to select a Personal Button. Once you reach the Personal Button number you wish

to use, press

. The unit will beep once to confirm.

3. Set Age

Use to scroll through the numbers. When you reach your age, press

PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE

SETTING (RESETTING) TIME

SETTING AND STORING PERSONAL DATA IN MEMORY

You will receive readings only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories or the Guest mode.

The monitor can store personal details for up to 5 people.

GETTING ACCURATE READINGS

. The unit will

beep once to confirm.

AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION

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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 extreme weight is applied to the platform.

• During programming, if you do not touch any of the 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 Personal Data in Memory” (p.3).