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USER MANUAL WS 100 MICROLIFE

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Disp lay Dear Customer, This new electronic personal scale allows you to evaluate your body composition and to automatically calculate the body fat and water percentage in function of your height, age and sex. The exact knowledge of your body composition (calculation of lean body mass, fat body mass and total body water contents), allows a correct estimate of the excess fat and at the same time deter- mines the advisable weight as a function of your nutritional condi- tion. Furthermore, the knowledge of your body composition allows to combine a correct nutrition and physical activity as essential conditions to improve the quality of life, promote health, and prevent pathologies. It has a memory function with a 10 person capacity. Capacity 150 kilos, divided into 100 grams. Please read through these instructions carefully so that you under- stand all functions and safety information. We want you to be happy with your Microlife product. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Microlife-Customer Service. Your dealer or pharmacy will be able to give you the address of the Microlife dealer in your country. Alternatively, visit the Internet at www.microlife.com where you will find a wealth of invaluable information on our products. Stay healthy – Microlife AG! Table of Contents

1. Important Facts about Body Composition

• Body fat mass percentage

2. Suggestions for Use

3. Using the Instrument for the First Time

• How to insert the battery

• Use as simple scales

4. Inserting Personal Data

5. Calculation of Weight, Body Fat and Water Percentage

6. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test, and Disposal

• Safety and protection

It is important to know the body composition of an individual in order to be able to estimate his/her health condition. It is not enough to know one's weight but it is necessary to define its quality, which means dividing the human body in its two major component masses: Under the same conditions of weight, these two masses have different volumes. By means of electrodes placed on the platform, the scale sends a weak low intensity electric current that passes through the body mass. The electric current reacts in a different way according to the masses it passes through: the lean body mass opposes a weak resistance, while the fat body mass has a greater resistance. This body resistance, called bioelectrical impedance, varies also in function of sex, age and height. For a correct control of one's ideal weight, it is important, besides the weight, to compare the body fat percentage calculated by the scale, with the parameters contained in the table and the body water percentage, with the information listed hereinafter. If the percentages are outside the normal values, we suggest you consult your physician. In order to better understand the value of your body fat percentage, we suggest you write down this value for a given period of time. In order to obtain a valid comparison, you should weigh yourself always at the same time of the day and under the same conditions. Body fat mass percentage The percentage of fat listed in the following table represents the total fat, calculated by summing up the essential fat (or primary fat) and the spare fat (or storage fat). The essential fat is neces- sary since it is needed for the metabolism. The percentage of this fat is different between the two sexes: about 4 % for men and about 12 % for women (percentage calcu- lated on the total body weight). The spare fat, which is theoretically superfluous, is necessary for those who carry out physical activities. Even in this case, the fat percentage is different between the two sexes: 12 % for men, 15 % for women (percentage calculated on the total body weight). Therefore, the normal percentage of fat mass on the body weight is approximately 16 % for men and 27 % for women. Such percentages differ with the person's age as shown in the table here below. Water percentage Body water % is an important indication of the overall «well being» of a human being as water is the single most important component of body weight and represents more than half (about 60 %) of the total weight. Research shows that 57 % body water is optimum, but this depends on the individual and normally there is no problem if the reading is 10 % higher or lower. The body water % is greater in childhood (at birth it varies from 70-77 %) and it decreases with age (old people might have a body water of 45-55 %). Women (usually having more adipose tissue than men), have a water ratio of about 55-58 % while men have about 60-62 % of it. With the increase of fat deposits, obese people also have a lower body water % than lean people. In general, body water % is an overall composite number. Below 40 % would normally be seen as too low, and above 70 % as too high. Human beings excrete a given quantity of water every day. This, however, must be regu- larly replaced, a water loss of about 10 % of the body weight, may put our health condition at risk. So giving the body water % as a reading on the body fat scale gives an indication to the user if there are possible problems, in which case they would probably wish to consult their doctor. Body weight variations that take place in a few hours are comple- tely normal and are due to water retention, since the extra-cellular water (which includes interstitial fluid, plasma, lymph and transcel- lular fluid) is the only compartment subject to such rapid variations.

2. Suggestions for Use

Lean body mass: bones, muscles, viscera, water, organs, blood

Place the scale on a flat, hard surface. Soft, inaccurate flooring (e.g. rugs, carpets, linoleum) can cause the scale to give uneven reading of your weight.

Step onto the scale with your feet parallel and weight equally distributed.

Stand still while the scale measures your weight.

It is important to weigh yourself with dry, bare feet, correctly positioned on the electrodes. Moreover, for the scale to work properly, avoid your legs touching.

The scale is safe to use as a simple scale by everyone being powered by a single 3 volt lithium battery. However, the following people should not perform a body fat or body water measurement: − pregnant women − people on cardiovascular medication − those fitted with a pace-maker or other forms of electronic, medical equipment − those with a temperature − children under the age of 10 − those in dialysis, with oedemas on their legs, people with dimorphism or suffering from osteoporosis4 Fitness In order to determine your body fat percentage in the most correct way, this scale will take into consideration not only your weight, height, age, and sex, but it will also take into account your life- style and the level of the physical activity that you practice. For this reason, when you input your personal data you should choose among the 3 different FITNESS LEVELS.

3. Using the Instrument for the First Time

How to insert the battery This scale operates with one replaceable lithium battery. When the battery is dead the display shows «LO» 7 or the battery symbol. Insert a new battery in the battery compartment 5 with the positive pole upwards. Do not discard the batteries together with the normal wastes, discard with special wastes. Remove the battery if the scale is not used for long periods of time. KG / LB Switch Found at the bottom of the scale, this switch 6 allows you to choose the unit of measure for weighing: kg, lb or st. Select your desired unit of measure always when the scale is turned off (otherwise the unit of measure cannot be changed). Use as simple scale

4. Entering Personal Data

This scale can memorise the data of 10 different persons.

Always weigh yourself on the same scale each day at the same time, preferably undressed and before breakfast. To get the best results from your scale, weigh yourself twice, and if the two weights are different from each other, your weight is between the two readings. Wait for about 15 minutes after getting up, so that the water can distribute itself around your body.

The surface of the scale can be slippery, if wet.

If an error occurs during the analysis of your body fat and water percentage, the scale will turn off itself automatically.

The precision of this fat and water percentage measurement can be altered in the following cases: − a high alcohol level − a high level of caffeine or drugs − after an intense sports activity − during an illness − during pregnancy − after heavy meals − in presence of dehydration problems − your personal data (height, age, sex) have not been input correctly − if you have wet or dirty feet

WARNING: The body fat and water percentage is to be

considered only as approximate information. For any further information, please consult your physician or dietician.

WARNING: The measurement function of body fat and

water percentage may be utilized only by people that belong to an age group that goes from 10 to 100 and that are between 100 and 200 cm tall.

Fit 1: This category includes all sedentary people who in the last months have not carried out any physical activity or have prac- tised it at moderate level, less than twice a week for less than 15 minutes during each session. This level may be selected by those people who want to start a diet together with physical activity aimed at reducing the fat body mass. The Fit 1 level is to be utilized for approximately 6/ 10 weeks from the start of your training program/diet.

Fit 2: This category includes all people who regularly practice phys- ical activities (from 3 to 5 times per week, at least 20 minutes during each session). The Fit 2 level is to be utilized approxi- mately for 8/12 weeks.

Fit 3: This category includes people (athletes, sportsmen) who carry out an intense daily physical activity (5 times or more per week) and that have developed flexibility, resistance, and strength in time.

1. Turn the scale on by pressing the centre of the platform.

2. Wait a few seconds and when «0.0» 8 appears on the display

screen, the scale is ready for use.

3. Step onto the scale and wait without moving; after a few

seconds, the display screen will show your weight 9. Do not lean on anything while being weighed as this could alter the reading.

4. Step off the scale, the display screen will continue to show your

weight for a few seconds then it will turn off automatically.

1. Turn the scale on by pressing the centre of the platform.

2. Wait a few seconds and when «0.0» 8 appears on the display,

person: if you wish to change the memory location (memories from 01 to 10), press the «T» 3 or «S» 4 symbols. Once you have selected the memory location, press SET 1 to confirm.

4. Insert your height (from 100 cm to 200 cm) AK using the «T»

3 or «S» 4 symbols to increase or decrease the value. The display screen will give the value in cm or ft. Press SET 1 to confirm.

5. Use the «T» 3 or «S» 4 symbols again to insert age (from

10 to 100) AL and then press SET 1 to confirm.

6. Continue by pressing the «T» 3 or «S» 4 symbols to define

your sex AM. Press SET 1 to confirm.

7. At this point, the display will show a fitness number «Fit1»,

«Fit2» or «Fit3» (depending on what fitness number was previ- ously selected in the memory for the same user number) AN.

8. Now the scale has memorized all your data; the display will

show them in sequence in order for you to verify that they have been input correctly. At this point the scale will turn off by itself. To change the data entered, recall the relevant memory loca- tion and repeat the whole procedure.

enter another person's data, select a free memory location and repeat the whole procedure described above.5WS 100 EN

5. Calculation of Weight, Body Fat and Water

6. Safety, Care, Accuracy Test and Disposal

Safety and protection Instrument care Clean the instrument only with a soft, dry cloth. Disposal

This instrument is covered by a 2 year guarantee from the date of purchase. The guarantee is valid only on presentation of the guarantee card completed by the dealer (see back) confirming date of purchase or the receipt. Please contact Microlife-Service (see foreword).

8. Technical Specifications

Technical alterations reserved.

data input» the scale will turn off automatically if no button is pressed within 10 seconds.

1. Turn the scale on by pressing the centre of the platform 2.

2. Wait a few seconds and when «0.0» 8 appears on the display,

press the USER button 2. Press the USER button 2 again until the memory location required appears. The data inserted will be viewed on the display screen and then «0.0kg» 8 will appear.

3. Step on the scale making sure you place your bare feet over the

two electrodes. The display will show the following data in sequence: − weight 9 − the «bF %» (bodyfat) sign AO − the percentage of fat in your body AP − the «H20 %» (water) sign AQ − the percentage of water in your body AR Compare the percentage of bodyfat (bF) obtained with the parameters listed in the «Body fat mass percentage» table: if it falls outside the normal values, we suggest you consult your physician. Estimate the percentage of water (H

4. The scale will turn off automatically after approx. 5 seconds.

possible to figure out your weight and calculate the fat and water percentage. If the «ERR» AS sign turns on, it means that an error has taken place during the measurement. Start the entire procedure again from the very beginning.

This instrument may be used only for the purpose described in this booklet. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect application.

This instrument comprises sensitive components and must be treated with caution. Observe the storage and operating condi- tions described in the «Technical Specifications» section!

Do not use the instrument if you think it is damaged or notice anything unusual.

If the instrument is not going to be used for a prolonged period the battery should be removed.

Read the additional safety instructions in the individual sections of this booklet. Ensure that children do not use the instrument unsuper- vised; some parts are small enough to be swallowed. Batteries and electronic instruments must be disposed of in accordance with the locally applicable regulations, not with domestic waste.

The guarantee covers only the instrument. The battery is not included.

The guarantee does not cover damage caused by improper handling, a discharged battery, accidents or non-compliance with the operating instructions.

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19 17,0 17,1-22,0 22,1-27,0 27,1-32,0 > 32,1 20-29 18,0 18,1-23,0 23,1-28,0 28,1-33,0 > 33,1 30-39 19,0 19,1-24,0 24,1-29,0 29,1-34,0 > 34,1 40-49 20,0 20,1-25,0 25,1-30,0 30,1-35,0 > 35,1

19 12,0 12,1-17,0 17,1-22,0 22,1-27,0 > 27,1 20-29 13,0 13,1-18,0 18,1-23,0 23,1-28,0 > 28,1 30-39 14,0 14,1-19,0 19,1-24,0 24,1-29,0 > 29,1 40-49 15,0 15,1-20,0 20,1-25,0 25,1-30,0 > 30,1

50 16,0 16,1-21,0 21,1-26,0 26,1-31,0 > 31,1

19 17,0 17,1-22,0 22,1-27,0 27,1-32,0 > 32,1 20-29 18,0 18,1-23,0 23,1-28,0 28,1-33,0 > 33,1 30-39 19,0 19,1-24,0 24,1-29,0 29,1-34,0 > 34,1 40-49 20,0 20,1-25,0 25,1-30,0 30,1-35,0 > 35,1

19 12,0 12,1-17,0 17,1-22,0 22,1-27,0 > 27,1 20-29 13,0 13,1-18,0 18,1-23,0 23,1-28,0 > 28,1 30-39 14,0 14,1-19,0 19,1-24,0 24,1-29,0 > 29,1 40-49 15,0 15,1-20,0 20,1-25,0 25,1-30,0 > 30,1

50 16,0 16,1-21,0 21,1-26,0 26,1-31,0 > 31,1