User manual MEDION BODY FAT SCALE MD 11197

[. . . ] 7 Body water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Athlete mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Causes of inaccurate measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] This varies according to certain factors: older people have a lower water level than younger people, and men have a higher water level than women. The difference between men and women is based on women's higher body fat mass. As the majority of the body water is found in the fat-free mass (73% of the fat-free mass is water) and the water content of fat tissue is naturally very low (around 10% of fat tissue is water), when the body fat ratio is low the body water ratio falls automatically. Normal percentage of body water Child Adult Athlete FEMALE 58-70 42-61 56-71 MALE 60-73 46-66 60-73 In general sports people have 5 % more body water. As age increases the water ratio falls by around 10 % 8 Muscle mass The muscle mass is the body's motor. The muscles ensure that the body temperature is maintained and are the basis of our physical performance. Checking the muscle mass is particularly important for people with weight or fat problems. As the body needs muscles to remove excess energy reserves or fat deposits, weight reduction can only be successful in the long term if muscles are built up at the same time. Age 6 ­ 12 13 ­ 79 Athlete FEMALE Muscle Mass > 36 > 30 > 38 MALE Muscle Mass > 40 > 34 > 42 Athlete mode Your scales have a separate setting for very fit sports people or those with a lot of muscles ("athletes"). As muscle cells have a similar bio-electric resistance to fat cells the scales could interpret muscles as fat. This problem only occurs if the muscle mass is large; if a person has a normal range of muscles the scales do not measure this as fat. In this mode the actual body fat values are measured using a different mathematical formula. 9 Causes of inaccurate measurement results The analysis is based on measuring electrical body resistance. Eating and drinking habits over the day and your personal lifestyle affect the level of water. In order to achieve an analysis result that is as precise and repeatable as possible ensure that the measurement conditions are the same as this is the only way to observe changes over a longer period of time. You will receive the most reliable measurement results if you always take the measurement in the morning after waking up. Other factors can also affect the level of water: · After bathing you may get a result where the displayed body fat level is too low and the body water level too high. · Women experience differences as a result of their menstrual cycle. · Due to loss of body water as a result of illness or physical exertion (sport). After sporting activity you should wait 6 to 8 hours before taking another measurement. Variances or implausible results occur for: · · · · · People with osteoporosis People being treated with dialysis People taking cardio-vascular medicine Thick calluses on the feet Sports people who do over 10 hours of intensive training per week and have a resting pulse under 60 beats per minute · Top athletes and bodybuilders · Young people under 17 years of age 10 Getting Started The scales are supplied with four 1. 5V batteries, "AAA" (LR03) size. · Open the battery compartment cover under the device to insert or exchange the batteries. · Insert the batteries (ensuring that they face in the correct direction). If the screen shows "Lo" or the display's intensity falls the batteries must be replaced. [. . . ] If Medion determines a defect covered by this limited warranty, Medion will, at its option, repair or replace the product. This limited warranty extends to repaired products and replacement products only through the end of the original limited warranty period. In no event shall Medion or any of its distributors or resellers be liable for incidental, indirect or consequential damages relating to the product (including any repaired product or replacement product) or its use. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. [. . . ]