Futrex Scale -5000/XL User Manual

USER'S MANUAL FUTREX7777-5000/XL BODY FAT AND FITNESS COMPUTER FUTREX INC. 130 Western Maryland Pkwy Hagerstown, MD 21740

9 10) Enter Height in inches or cm (whole numbers only: e.g. 68 in. is acceptable). Refer to page 23 to switch between English and Metric units.

10 2 Moderate aerobic activity (e.g. recreational volleyball, moderate speed walking). 1 Light aerobic activity (e.g. normal walking, golfing). 1

11 13) Press ENTER. The display will flash a decimal point following the number "1". Then the number "2" will be displayed.

12 Off Message An Off Message will appear and the FUTREX-5000/XL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit off if the user has not pressed a

13 2) Using a 12" ruler or the scale provided on the Arm Band, measure the length between the armpit and the inside of the elbow. 3) To

14 The FUTREX-5000/XL has been carefully calibrated to provide body fat estimations. The calibration is traceable to the generally accepted hyd

15 9) To exit this mode: Press CLEAR. In addition to estimating percent body fat, a relative body fat estimation on other sites of the body (

16 ! Press ENTER. The display will then show a decimal point following the number "1". The number "2" will then be di

17 To Estimate Another Site or Repeat an Estimation - Place the Light Wand firmly on the particular body site and follow steps outlined in 6 an

18 1) Purpose of the Arm Band: ! Locates the measurement site on the biceps. ! Blocks out all external light that might interfere with the

FUTREX-5000/XL USER'S MANUAL This manual provides you with all the information needed to operate the FUTREX-5000/XL. Table of Contents App

19 4) Make a ring out of the Arm Band and place your dominant arm through the center of the ring. 5) Tighten the Arm Band. 6) To locate

20 The FUTREX-5000/XL requires that the date be manually changed each day. Use the following procedure to change the date: 1) Press SELECT PROG

21 The FUTREX-5000/XL provides two analysis programs for Adult User's only: ! Fitness Analysis ! Update Analysis The Fitness Analysi

22 4) Enter Sex by pressing the MALE or FEMALE Key. 5) Enter Height in inches or cm (whole numbers only; e.g. 68 in. is acceptable, 68.5 will

23 This printout (for Adult Users only) allows you to compare your previous weight and percent body fat with your current values. To Obtain

24 10) Enter Original Percent Body Fat obtained from the FUTREX-5000/XL prior to starting any body fat gain/loss program (be sure to press the deci

The FUTREX-5000/XL can directly communicate with an external printer without need for any external computer using Futrex's unique full color

26 The Function Mode provides the user with 3 program options: ! Selection of Metric or English units. ! Selection of a Calorie Limit Mode.

27 b) To Change Between Units Press either 0 or 1 and the display will show the change. c) Press ENTER if this is correct. d) Press ENTER a s

28 After entering the Function Mode: 1 Press 3. The display will show either "F3 0" or "F3 1". If "F3 0" is display

2 1.Main Body

29 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE MEASURES 1) Display shows "LOBAT" Batteries are low a) Replace batteries (Refer to page 3).

30 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE MEASURES 4) Unusually high body fat estimates (40-50%) a) Too much light present during the measurement.

31 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE EstimateS 6) Print is too light or does not print. a) Printing on wrong side of the paper. b) Wrong type

32 1) MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE ! Estimation Principle: Near Infrared Interactance Technique based on technology from the United States Departmen

33 Summary: Key Name ZERO ADJUST : When the Display shows "Sd", insert the probe firmly into the "Optical Standard&qu

Printed in U.S.A.

3 2. Optical Standard 3. Light Wand

4 1. Battery Installation Insert 6 1.5V "AA" size alkaline batteries into the battery compartment located on the rear of the Main B

5 Remove the clear plastic cover from the printer. Start feeding the paper into the slit inside the Paper Roll Compartment by pressing the PAPER F

6 There are two models available: ! FUTREX-5000/XL Estimates the percent body fat of Adults only (ages 18-80) ! FUTREX-5000A/ZL Estimates

7 TO ESTIMATE PERCENT BODY FAT: (Is date correct? See page 17.) 1) Turn Power Switch ON. The display will show a software version number (e

8 9) Enter Body Frame by pressing the SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE Key. There are many methods for measuring Frame Size. Futrex does not recommend any