Troubleshooting, Taking body composition readings – Tanita INNERSCAN BC-531 User Manual
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PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE
TAKING WEIGHT MEASUREMENT ONLY
Guest mode allows you to programme 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.
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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1. Select Personal Key and Step On
Press your pre-programmed Personal key.
(Release the key within 3 seconds or the display will show "Error".)
The unit will beep and the display will show the programmed date.
The unit will beep again and the display will show "0.0".
Now step onto the platform.
Note: If you step onto the platform before 0.0 appears the display will show Error and you
will not obtain a reading. Furthermore, if you do not step onto the measuring platform
within about 60 seconds after 0.0 appears, the power is shut-off automatically.
TAKING BODY COMPOSITION READINGS
2. Obtain Your Readings
Your weight will be shown first.
Continue to stand on the platform.
"00000" will appear on the display and disappear one by one from left to right.
Your Body Fat percentage(%FAT) and Body Fat Range will appear on the display
screen.
After your body fat percentage has been calculated, a black bar will flash along the bottom of the display,
identifying where you fall within the Body Fat Ranges for your age and gender
Note: Do not step off until Body Fat % is shown.
To see other readings press each feature key while weight & Body Fat % is displayed.
Press same feature key to display weight & Body Fat % again.
Note: The following readings are applicable only to adults aged 18 years to 99 years.
%TBW
BMR / Metabolic Age
Muscle Mass
/ Physique Rating
Press
key to display Total Body Water % .
Press
key to display Muscle Mass & Physique Rating.
Press key to display BMR & Metabolic Age.