How to Set a Tanita Innerscan

When you are monitoring your weight, you might want to keep track of more than simply how many pounds you've gained or lost. A body composition monitor sends a weak electrical signal through your body to tell you what percentage of your body is fat, so you can get an idea of how exercise and dieting affect the amount of fat you gain or lose. One option is a Tanita Innerscan body composition monitor, which you can easily set and start using.

Instructions

Date and Time

• 1

  Press the "Power/Down" button and hold it for three seconds to turn on the unit.

• 2

  Press the "Up" and "Power/Down" buttons to set the year, then press the "Set" button. The unit will beep to confirm the setting.

• 3

  Press the "Up" and "Power/Down" buttons to set the month, then press the "Set" button. The unit will beep to confirm the setting. Continue this procedure to set the day, hour and minute. The unit will beep twice and shut down automatically.

Personal Data

• 4

  Press the "Set" button to turn on the unit. It will beep and display the "Personal Key" numbers 1-4, with the display flashing. Press the "Up" and "Power/Down" buttons to select one of the four personal keys, then press the "Set" button.

• 5

  Press the "Up" and "Power/Down" buttons to select the year of your birthday, then press the "Set" button and "Up" and set the month and day in the same fashion.

• 6

  Press the "Up" and "Power/Down" buttons to select "Female," "Male," Female/Athlete" or "Male/Athlete" and then press the "Set" button. Athlete mode is for people involved in intense physical activity 10 hours per week who have a resting heart rate of about 60 beats per minute or less.

• 7

  Press the "Up" and "Power/Down" buttons to select your height, then press the "Set" button. Press the "Up" and "Power/Down" buttons to select your activity level. Level 1 is inactive lifestyle, little or no exercise; level 2 is moderately active with occasional, low-intensity exercise; and level 3 is for adults involved in intense physical activity. Press the "Set" button. The unit will beep twice and shut down automatically.

• 8

  Press "Personal Key" 1, 2, 3 or 4 on the front of the unit with your bare toe to turn it on, then step on it to measure your body composition.