HoMedics IB-SC520 - Manual (Page 2)

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Getting Started
Battery Installation
1. Uses one 9-Volt alkaline battery (not included).
2. Remove Battery Compartment Cover on unit bottom and attach battery onto the
9-Volt battery snap.
3. The unit needs to be initialized before first use or after battery replacement.
Press lightly on platform. The display will show “0000”, then will automatically turn
off. Your HealthStation is now ready for use.
4. Replace battery when “LO” is displayed.
5. Remove battery if product is not used for a long time.
Weight Only
The weight only function can be used anytime by just stepping on the HealthStation
with or without shoes.
Body Fat, Body Water, Muscle Mass &
Bone Mass Functions
To use the Body Composition readings, you must first enter your personal information.
When entering your information, you must move through each step quickly. You have
Enter Personal Data into Memory
1) Press MODE
2) Set Height – Press the or button to find your height
When your Height is correct, press MODE
3) Set Age – Press the or button to find your age
When your Age is correct, press MODE
4) Set Gender – Press the or button to select MALE or FEMALE
When Gender is correct, press MODE
5) Set Normal or Athlete – Press the or button to select your level of activity
After you choose, press MODE
You will hear one long Beep
6) Set Memory Location – Press the or button to select your Memory Location
(1-4) After you choose, press MODE to store your information into memory
You will hear one long Beep
NOTE: If a black box (
■ ) is shown below a Memory Location number before setting a
memory location, that Memory Location is assigned to another person. Select a different
Memory Location for yourself.
Taking a Body Composition Reading
Before You Begin:
Be sure the scanner is on a firm, flat surface
You must have bare feet to take this reading
Wipe your feet with a damp cloth, leaving them slightly moist, to get the most accurate
and consistent reading
NOTE: You must wait several hours before taking a reading when:
drinking coffee or alcohol, taking diuretic medications or exercising.
Recall Personal Data from Memory:
1) While the power is off, press the or button to toggle between Memory Locations.
The button recalls locations 1 and 3, The button recalls location 2 and 4.
Once you have selected the correct memory location,
press MODE to confirm. A “beep” sounds.
2) Step on the unit with bare feet. Position your
feet as shown.
3) Continue to stand still while the unit
measures your weight.
The scanner will take your Body Composition reading.
You will hear one long Beep
Your weight, Body Fat %, Body Water %, Muscle Mass
and Bone Mass are displayed on the screen.
The Status Bar at the bottom of the screen will show your
Body Fat and Body Water Health Status. (See Reference Charts on pages 5 - 6)
To Clear Memory:
1. While power is off press either the or button to toggle betweeen
memory locations.
2. If the selected memory has a ( ■ ) under the memory number, press both the and
buttons at the same time to clear the content of the selected memory location.
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15 seconds to enter data before the unit shuts off to conserve battery power.