D32 - Body Fat Meter
How does it work?
This device uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). When you place your thumbs on the two metal pads, it measures your body's electrical impedance to get an estimation of body fat percentage. From wikipedia: <blockquote>BIA actually determines the electrical impedance, or opposition to the flow of an electric current through body tissues which can then be used to calculate an estimate of total body water (TBW). TBW can be used to estimate fat-free body mass and, by difference with body weight, body fat.</blockquote> So, in conjunction with your age, height, weight, and gender, the meter calculates an estimate of your body fat percentage.
As you can see in the instruction sheet, the measurement you get will vary by time of day, and your level of hydration. It is recommended to measure twice a month, in the evening.
NOTE: Although you cannot feel the electrical current when the meter is taking a reading, this product should not be used by people with heart conditions, pacemakers, or by pregnant women. If you have any medical conditions or devices in your body and are unsure, check with you doctor first!
How to Use the Meter
Note: There will be a slight pause after each button press before the units start to blink.
The meter will revert to the clock mode after ten seconds of inactivity.
1. Power
Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit with a coin. Insert the battery so the printed side is up, and the textured side is down, and the bracket also touches the side of the battery. Close the compartment.
2. Set the clock
You will hear a beep when the battery is inserted. The first screen you see is a blank clock. Hold the Set button for two seconds and it will blink 24 HR. Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to choose 12-hour or 24-hour time. Press Set again and the hour will blink. Use the Up/Down arrows to adjust the hour. Press Set again and the minutes will blink. Use the Up/Down arrows to adjust the minutes. Hold Set one more time to finish setting the clock.
3. Enter your personal data
Next, press Mode to switch to the data screen. The meter can store data for up to 8 people. You will see "No." with a blinking "1" below it in the upper left corner of the screen. Use the Up/Down arrow buttons to choose which number you will be from 1-8. Then press Set. The KG unit will blink (It is set to 55 by default). Enter your weight in kilograms by adjusting with the Up/Down arrows. (Note: you can find conversion calculators online to convert your weight, height, etc. from American units to metric units.) After you adjust the weight, press Set and CM will blink. Using the arrow buttons, enter your height in centimeters. Then, press Set again. Next input your age (with the arrows). Finally press Set again to input your gender (the 'man' icon is on the left, the 'woman' is on the right with little pigtails). Press Set again to finish your data file.
4. Take measurements
After your personal data is set up, you can start taking measurements of body fat percentage. If the meter is in clock mode, press Mode to go to the data screen. From the data screen, press Start. A horizontal line will blink. Press your thumbs lightly but firmly on the two metal pads. A line will appear from left to right on the screen while the meter takes your measurement. It will display the percentage automatically.
5. Optional: Set the Alarm
From the clock mode, press Mode twice to go to the alarm mode. You will see a blank clock format with AL blinking on the left side of the screen. Hold Set until a 12:00 blinks on the screen. Press Set again to set the hour (adjust using the Up/Down arrows). Press Set again to adjust the minutes (with the arrows). Press Set again to finish. When an alarm is set, a bell icon will show in the lower left corner of the screen.
To turn off the alarm when it activates, press any key. |
