Q: How to register a user profile on the TANITA UM scale?

The TANITA UM scale has four memory slots to register profiles for different users. Here’s how to register a profile: Registration Steps Step on the scale to activate it. The display briefly shows "0.0" to indicate it is ready. Select one of the four available memory slots (or use guest mode without saving). Press the SET button to confirm your selection. Release it immediately. Enter the requested personal information: Gender Age Height Mode (athlete or standard adult) Important Points The device emits sound signals (beeps) to guide you through the process. Always wait for the display to show "0.0" before stepping onto the platform. Once registered, your data remains stored even when changing the batteries.

Question 1

How to reset the TANITA UM scale?

Accepted Answer

To reset your TANITA UM scale, follow this procedure:

Completely turn off the device.
Remove the batteries (AAA type) from the compartment located under the scale.
Wait at least one minute for the system to fully discharge.
Reinstall the batteries, ensuring the correct polarity (+/-).
Turn the scale back on.

Important: This reset clears temporary system errors. Your settings and stored data will remain saved, so you will not need to reprogram your personal information after the reset.

This procedure is particularly recommended when the error message “ERROR” persists after checking other causes.

Question 2

What does the percentage displayed after the weight on the TANITA UM scale correspond to?

Accepted Answer

The displayed percentage corresponds to the body fat percentage, expressed as a percentage of your total mass.

Your TANITA UM scale uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to calculate this measurement. A harmless electrical current passes through your body: since fat is a poor electrical conductor compared to muscle tissue, the scale can deduce your body composition.

This information is useful because a high fat percentage is associated with various health issues such as hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. You can thus track the evolution of your body composition beyond just weight.

Your scale therefore displays two main measurements:

Weight in kg or lb (accuracy: 100 g)
Body fat percentage (calculated by bioelectrical impedance)

Question 3

How to register a user profile on the TANITA UM scale?

Accepted Answer

The TANITA UM scale has four memory slots to register profiles for different users. Here’s how to register a profile:

Registration Steps

Step on the scale to activate it. The display briefly shows "0.0" to indicate it is ready.
Select one of the four available memory slots (or use guest mode without saving).
Press the SET button to confirm your selection. Release it immediately.
Enter the requested personal information:
- Gender
- Age
- Height
- Mode (athlete or standard adult)

Important Points

The device emits sound signals (beeps) to guide you through the process.
Always wait for the display to show "0.0" before stepping onto the platform.
Once registered, your data remains stored even when changing the batteries.

Question 4

How to use the Tanita UM-014 scale?

Accepted Answer

To properly use the Tanita UM-014 scale, follow these simple steps:

1. Device Installation

Place the scale on a hard, flat, and stable surface, such as a tiled or wooden floor.
Avoid soft or uneven surfaces like carpets or rugs, which can distort the measurement.

2. Power On

Gently step on the platform with your foot to turn on the device.
The screen will light up and display numbers or symbols for a few seconds.
Wait for the screen to display "0" to indicate that the scale is ready to use.

3. Weight Measurement

Step slowly and carefully onto the platform.
Remain still during the measurement to ensure an accurate reading.
Your weight will be displayed on the screen after a few seconds.

4. Reading and Units

The weight is usually displayed in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb), depending on your device's settings.
To change the unit, refer to the specific model options (usually via a dedicated button), if available.

5. Auto Shut-off

After a few seconds of inactivity, the scale will automatically turn off to save battery.

Tip: To obtain consistent measurements, always weigh yourself under similar conditions, for example at the same time of day and in comparable clothing.

Question 5

How to resolve the error message displayed after selecting from memory on the TANITA UM scale?

Accepted Answer

The error message "ERROR" that appears on your TANITA UM scale after selecting from memory has several specific causes that you can easily resolve.

Main cause: SET button not released properly - When you press the SET button to confirm your memory selection, you must release it immediately. If you keep the button pressed, the device will display "ERROR" after 3 seconds. Make sure to press and then quickly release the SET button after selection.

Secondary cause: premature stepping on the scale - The error also appears if you step on the platform before the screen displays the numbers "0.0". After pressing SET and confirming your memory selection, the device beeps and displays your programmed data, then beeps again before showing "0.0". Absolutely wait for this "0.0" display before stepping on the scale. If you step on too early, you will be unable to take a measurement.

Additional checks - Before repeating the operation, ensure that you have selected the correct memory number that corresponds to your profile (gender, age, height, athlete mode or standard adult). Also check that your personal data is correctly recorded in this memory. Stand barefoot, with clean and dry feet, properly placed on the electrodes of the weighing platform.

Battery status - If you simultaneously see the message "Lo" (low battery), immediately replace the AAA batteries. Worn batteries can cause malfunctions of the memory function. Your settings will remain saved when replacing the batteries, and you will not need to reprogram your data.

Complete reset if the error persists - If the problem continues after checking all these points, turn off the scale, remove the batteries for at least one minute, then reinstall them and turn the device back on. This reset clears temporary errors from the system. Then repeat the entire procedure, ensuring you release the SET button immediately and wait for the "0.0" display before stepping on.

Question 6

How to change the measurement units on the TANITA UM scale?

Accepted Answer

On your TANITA UM scale, changing the measurement units is very simple thanks to a switch located at the back of the weighing platform. This scale offers three measurement units: kg (kilograms), lb (pounds), and st-lb (stone-pounds).

Change procedure:

Turn the scale over and locate the switch on the back of the weighing platform
Set the switch to the desired unit: kg, lb, or st-lb
The scale will now use this unit for all weight displays

Important: changing the unit also affects the height programming mode. If you switch to pounds (lb) or stone-pounds (st-lb), the height will be automatically programmed in feet and inches. Conversely, if you select kilograms, the height will be expressed in centimeters.

There is no need to press buttons or access a menu: the physical switch is sufficient to make the change instantly.

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