Tanita 2000 Instruction Manual

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How to Use the UltimateScaleFor Weight OnlyTo use the UltimateScale for weight measurement alone, use your toe to turn the unit on bytapping the Weight-only Key (Start Switch) located on the lower right-hand corner of themeasuring platform.Note: If you do not step onto the measuring platform within about 20 seconds after tapping theWeight-only Key, the power shuts off automatically.To Determine Weight and Body Fat PercentageThe UltimateScale can be used as a body fat monitor by simply entering some personal data(personal data must be entered each time body fat is to be checked). These models may beused by adults and children who have moderately active to inactive lifestyles.The UltimateScale is not intended for use by persons with athletic body types. (See p.1 forTanita’s definition of “athlete.”)1. Turn on the PowerPress the Orange Set button to turn the unit on.2. Select Adult or ChildUse the Green Arrow button to specify Adult or Child, then press the Orange Set button.Adult = age 18 or older.Child = up to the age of 18, over 3' 4" (102 cm).3. Select Male or FemaleUse the Green Arrow button to select Male or Female, then press the Orange Set button.( ) Male ( ) Female4. Specify the HeightUse the Green Arrow button to specify Height (in feet and inches if weight mode is set topounds or stone-pounds, or centimetres if weight mode is set to kilograms), then press theOrange Set button.5. Taking ReadingsWhen “0.0” appears in the display, step onto the measuring platform.Be sure you are barefoot, and that the soles of your feet are clean and dry.Be sure that the heel and ball of each foot are directly on top of the electrodes on the measur-ing platform. Stand erect on the platform. Accurate readings can still be obtained even if yourtoes overhang the platform.Note: If you do not step on the measuring platform within about 20 seconds after “0.0” appears, thepower shuts off automatically. You will then have to re-enter your personal data to determine body fatpercentage. If you step on before “0.0,” you will not receive a reading.6. Reading DisplayedYour weight will be shown first. Then the numbers 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 will appear on the display.The numbers will disappear, and your body fat percentage will be displayed.As you continue to stand erect on the platform, your weight and body fat percentage willalternate at two-second intervals for about 30 seconds. Then the power will automaticallyshut off.If you step off the platform, the alternating weight and body fat percentage values will repeatthree times, and then the power will automatically shut off.Turn the unit on.Select Adultor Child.Press Set button.Select Maleor Female.Female. Male.Press Set button.Specify Height. Press Set button.Step onto the measuring platform.4