Tanita BC-587: PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE

PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE: Tanita BC-587

PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE

Guest mode allows you to programe the unit for a one-time use without resetting a Personal

data number.

Press button to activate the unit. Then follow the steps: Set Age, Select Female or Male, and

Specify Height.

Note:

If you step onto the platform before “0.0” appears the display will show “Error” and you

will not obtain a reading.

TAKING WEIGHT MEASUREMENT ONLY

Select Weight-Only Key

Press the Weight-only key. After 2 or 3 seconds, “0.0” will appear in the display and the unit

will beep. When “0.0” appears in the display, step onto the platform. The body weight value will

appear. If you remain on the platform, the display will flash for about 30 seconds, and then the

power will automatically turn off.

If you step off the platform, the weight will continue to show for about 5 seconds, then “0.0” will

appear and the unit will shut off automatically.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the following problems occur ...then...

A wrong weight format appears followed by kg, lb, or st-lb.

Refer to Switching the Weight Mode on p.3.

“Lo” appears on the display, or all the data appears and immediately disappears.

Batteries are low. When this message appears, be sure to replace the batteries immediately, since weak batteries will affect the

accuracy of your measurements. Change all the batteries at the same time with new AA-size batteries.

Note: Your settings will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries.

“Error” appears while measuring.

Please stand on the platform keeping movement to a minimum.

The unit cannot accurately measure your weight if it detects movement.

The Body Fat Percentage is more than 75%, readings cannot be obtained from the unit.

The Body Fat Percentage reading does not appear or “-----” appears after the weight is measured.

Your personal data has not been programmed. Follow the steps on p.3.

Make sure socks or stockings are removed, and the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides on the

measuring platform.

“OL” appears while measuring.

Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity is exceeded.

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Specifications

BC-587

Notice:

These marks can be found out on contaminant-containing

Weight Capacity

Batteries:

Pb Pb = Batter

y contains lead,

440 lb (200 kg) (31 st 6 lb)

Cd Cd = Batter

y contains cadmium,

Weight Increments

Hg Hg = Batter

y contains mercury.

0.1 kg (0.2 lb) (0.2 lb)

Body Fat Increments

0.1%

Not allowed to mix batteries with consumer wastes!

Personal Data

4 memories

As consumer you are legally bound to return used or discharged batteries.

You can deposit your old batteries at the public collecting points in your

Power Supply

town, or wherever the corresponding batteries are sold and specifically

4 AA batteries (included)

marked collecting boxes have been set up. In case of scrapping the

Power Consumption

apparatus, the batteries should be removed from it and deposited at the

100 mA maximum

collecting points as well.

Measuring Current

50 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 100 µA

The device features radio interference suppression in

compliance with EC regulation 2004/108/EC