Omron Healthcare HBF-400 User Manual

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HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT
When to avoid taking a measurement  
The estimated body fat percentage may differ significantly from the actual because the water content in
the body is changing when a measurement is taken under the following physical conditions: immediately
after vigorous exercise, immediately after a bath or sauna, after drinking alcohol or a large amount of
water, after eating a meal (1 to 2 hours).
Before taking a measurement your personal data must be entered.
If GUEST is used, you will need to enter your personal data each time you take a measurement.  
1. Turn the monitor ON.
Press the Power Switch. The CAL symbol blinks on the display followed by the 0.0 lb symbol 
as illustrated below. 
NOTE: Wait for the 0.0 lb symbol to appear before proceeding.
2. Select your Personal Data Option.
A.  USER with Personal Profile Number
Press the USER button. Select your Personal Profile Number. 
How to view previous measurement results before taking a measurement.
After selecting your Personal Profile Number press the 
GUEST MEMORY button. The results are displayed repeatedly 
with the memory indicator in the following order
WEIGHT 
[ %FAT [ BMI 
If an error occurred for the body fat percentage in the previous 
measurement '' _ _ _ _ '' will display for % FAT. 
When finished viewing the results press the Power Switch to turn the monitor off.  
To take a measurement turn the monitor on and select your Personal Profile Number again.
Press the SET button.
The CAL symbol blinks on the display followed by the 0.0 lb symbol.
NOTE: Wait for the 0.0 lb symbol to appear before proceeding.
B. GUEST
Press the GUEST/MEMORY button. Enter your personal data.
NOTE: Refer to page 9 for Setting Personal Data. 
Press the SET button.
The CAL symbol blinks on the display followed by the 0.0 lb symbol.
NOTE: Wait for the 0.0 lb symbol to appear before proceeding.
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