Taylor 5742 Instruction Manual

Fat Analyzer and Scale is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. Please read this instruction manual carefully before use. Keep these instruc- tions handy for future reference. How Taylor's Body Fat Analyzer and Scale Works: This instrument uses BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis). BIA is one of the most accurate methods of measuring body fat. It simply sends a harm- less signal through the fat and muscle in your body. This method calculates both your personal weight and body fat simultaneously, thus giving you a more accurate reading of your overall health and fitness. NOTE: This instrument is a personal monitor and should be used in a con- sistent manner for the most accurate reading. While readings might vary between this analyzer and other methods of measurement (hydrodensitome- try or hand held calipers), your changes in body fat percentage shown by this instrument will be reflected accurately. While this analyzer will work accurately as a scale for anyone and give accu- rate body fat readings for a majority of people, it is not intended for use by pregnant women or children under the age of 18. (See Caution) Ideal body fat/body water content is not the same for all people. Age, sex, and heredity are variables in this measurement. Consult your physician to determine what levels are most ideal for you. Why is it important to monitor Total Body Water percentage (%TBW)? Water makes up approximately 50-70% of the body's weight. It is present proportionally more in lean tissue compared to fat tissue. Water is a medium for biochemical reactions that regulate body functions. For better accuracy, avoid fluctuation in hydration level prior to the measurement. The accuracy of the scale in estimating %TBW will also decrease with individuals suffer- ing from diseases that tend to accumulate water in the body. The optimal %TBW of an individual varies according to age and gender. Please note that body fat contains some body water weight. Thus, body fat and body water percentages will not add up to 100%. INTRODUCTION 2

Insert the 4 AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Ensure the + and - terminals are the correct way round. Some models have a static cling label on the lens to prevent scratching. Please remove before use. Your scale has been set to measure in pounds and inches (lb). To change the measurement units to kilograms/centimeters or stone/inches, move the switch on the bottom of the scale to (kg) or (st-lb). Place the scale on a flat, hard surface. Carpeted or uneven floors may affect accuracy. When the LCD displays “Lo”, replace the batteries. The scale needs to be initialized before first use or after battery replacement. Press lightly on the scale platform. The display will show a running zeros pattern and automatically turn off. Your scale is now ready for use. Your Taylor® Body Fat Scale will operate as a basic weight-reading scale. No special programming steps are required. Once the scale is initialized, as previously described, you may simply step on the scale to obtain your current weight. For a weight only reading: 1. Place the scale on a flat, hard surface. Carpeted or uneven floors may affect accuracy. 2. Step onto the scale platform and remain still while the scale computes your weight. 3. The display will flash twice when the weight is locked. Your weight is now displayed. 4. The scale will automatically turn off. Tap to initialize WEIGHT ONLY OPERATION 3 BATTERY INFORMATION AND GENERAL SET-UP

height, age, and gender. The analyzer uses these factors to calculate your results. Onscreen prompts will lead you through programming your personal information into the analyzer. The analyzer will then use this data to com- pute your body fat/body water percentages. You must have bare feet to use the body fat analyzer function. Remove your shoes and socks before proceeding. To get the most accurate and consistent reading, wipe your feet with a damp cloth, leaving them slightly damp before stepping on the scale. REMINDER: The scale needs to be initialized after battery installation. The scale may also need to be initialized if it is moved or bumped. At all other times, you may directly proceed with the following instructions for programming your personal data into the scale. To initialize the scale, simply press lightly on the scale platform. The display will show “0000” and automatically turn off. Your scale is now ready for use. In order to measure body fat/body water, you must first enter your height, age, and gender. The analyzer uses these factors for body fat and body water calculations. This analyzer also has an athlete mode option, which uses additional software to calculate more accurate results for highly fit individuals. Onscreen prompts will lead you through programming your personal information into the analyzer. The analyzer will then use this data to compute your body fat/body water percentages. Your data may be stored into memory for future use, thus eliminating the need to enter your personal information before each reading (see the next section about “Memory Functions”). 1. You must have bare feet to use the body fat analyzer function. Remove your shoes and socks now, before proceeding with Step 2. To get the most accurate and consistent reading, wipe your feet with a damp cloth, leav- ing them slightly damp before stepping on the scale. 2. Press the ON button to turn the scale on. The height digits blink. 3. Press the (▲) or (▼) button to increase / decrease the height value. Press the SET button to confirm displayed height. The age digits blink. 4. Press the (▲) or (▼) button to increase / decrease the age value. Press SET button to confirm displayed age. A gender icon blinks. 5. Press the (▲) or (▼) button to toggle between the male and female gender icons. Press SET button to confirm your gender. The normal or athlete mode icon blinks. 6. Press the (▲) or (▼) button to toggle between athlete mode and normal mode. (Please note: this selection is only available to those aged 18 or USING YOUR BODY FAT SCALE BODY FAT AND BODY WATER MEASURING OPERATION 4

To turn the scale off, press the ON button. Or, the scale will turn off after about 20 seconds if no keys are pressed or nothing is weighed. NOTE: If you are having a problem operating this Analyzer please call 866- 843-3905 from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday. 5 older. For ages 17 or under, this step is automatically bypassed). 7. Press the SET button to confirm all settings. A “beep” sound and an “R” icon on the LCD screen indicate successful programming, Your personal data is now saved in memory. 8. Repeat procedure for a second user. This scale has 4 personal memory settings. You may save your height, age, gender, and normal/athlete selections into one of these memories. Once your personal data has been stored into memory, you may take a reading simply by accessing your memory number and stepping on the scale. Please see the next two sections entitled “To Store Data into Memory” and “To Access and Use Memory Data”. To Store Data into Memory 1. Follow steps 1-7 in the Body Fat Measuring Operation section above. A beep sounds in Step 7 after you enter your personal data. 2. Press the (▲) or (▼) button to select a memory (1 - 4). The memory num- ber appears on the screen. 3. Press the SET button to confirm. A “beep” will sound. Your height, age, gender and normal/athlete values are saved in that memory number (1-4). 4. You may step on the scale for a measurement at this time. Otherwise, the scale will turn off automatically. Your data remains saved in memory. To Use Memory Data 1. Press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds while the power is off. 2. Press (UP) / (DOWN) button to scroll to the desired memory number. 3. When your memory number appears on the screen, press the SET button to select. A “beep” will sound. Your data will toggle on the screen. 4. Step on the scale with bare feet. Stand still while the scale measures your weight. 5. Your weight will display for 2 seconds. Continue to stand still on the scale. 6. The scale will start to measure body fat % and body water %. The LCD will show spinning zeroes (“0000”) while the scale computes. 7. A “beep” sounds when measurement is complete. Remain on the scale. The body fat %, body water % and weight will appear in sequence. 8. The scale turns off automatically. MEMORY FUNCTIONS