English dropdown-ico

HoMedics IB-SC520 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of HoMedics IB-SC520, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of HoMedics IB-SC520 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of HoMedics IB-SC520. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of HoMedics IB-SC520 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of HoMedics IB-SC520
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the HoMedics IB-SC520 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the HoMedics IB-SC520 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of HoMedics IB-SC520 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of HoMedics IB-SC520, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the HoMedics service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of HoMedics IB-SC520.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the HoMedics IB-SC520 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    © 2004 -2006 HoMedics, Inc. y sus compañías afiliadas, reservados todos los derechos. HoMedics® es una marca registrada de HoMedics, Inc. y sus compañías afiliadas. The beauty of living well™, HealthStation™, KnowledgeBook™, y Know exactly what you’re made of™ son marcas registradas de HoMedics, Inc. y sus compañías afiliadas. Res[...]

  • Page 2

    2 3 Getting Started Battery Installation 1. Uses one 9- Volt alkaline battery (not included). 2. Remove Battery Compartment Cover on unit bottom and attach battery onto the 9- Volt battery snap. 3. The unit needs to be initialized before first use or after battery replacement. Press lightly on platform. The display will show “ 0000 ”, then will[...]

  • Page 3

    4 5 Why Should I Monitor My Body Composition? T ypically , total body weight is used to determine if a person is at a healthy weight. A change in weight alone does not tell you whether you have a gain/loss of muscle or fat. In weight management, you want to maintain muscle mass while body fat is lost. How Does This Body Composition Scanner Work? Th[...]

  • Page 4

    Why Is It Important to Monitor Y our T otal Body Water (TBW%) P ercentage? Monitoring the level of body water can be a useful tool for one’s health maintenance. Water is an essential component of the body and is one of the body’s overall health indicators. Water makes up approximately 50-70% of the body’s weight and is present proportionally [...]

  • Page 5

    9 8 How to Use Muscle Mass Chart 1) Find your weight (approximate) on the left side of the chart. 2) Follow that row across until you find your Muscle Mass in pounds, as shown on the scale. 3) Lastly , follow that column down to Muscle Mass %. Remember , 30% is normal for a female and 40% is normal for a male. * Y ou may also use the formula on pag[...]

  • Page 6

    LCD Display Specifications • Uses BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) to determine body composition • High precision STRAIN GAUGE technology to determine weight • Weight Capacity: 350 Lb, 160 Kg or 25 St • Weight Graduation: 0.2 Lb, 100 g, 1/4 Lb (Dashes shown before weight reading in Stone mode) • Body Fat Graduation: 0.1% (In the ran[...]

  • Page 7

    ©2004-2006 HoMedics, Inc. and its affiliated companies, all rights reserved. HoMedics ® is a registered trademark of HoMedics, Inc. and its affiliated companies. The beauty of living well.™, HealthStation™, KnowledgeBook™, and Know exactly what you’re made of.™ are trademarks of HoMedics, Inc. and its affiliated companies. All rights re[...]

  • Page 8

    14 15 Para Empezar Instalación de la batería 1. Utiliza una batería alcalina de 9 voltios (no está incluida). 2. Retire la tapa del compartimiento de la batería en el fondo de la unidad y conecte la batería de 9 voltios en el empalme. 3. La unidad debe inicializarse antes del primer uso o después de reemplazar la batería. Presione suavement[...]

  • Page 9

    16 17 ¿Por qué debo controlar mi Composición Corporal? Típicamente, el peso corpóreo total se usa para determinar si la persona tiene un peso saludable. Pero, un cambio de peso solamente no indica si usted ha tenido un aumento o pérdida de músculos o grasa. En el control del peso, es deseable mantener la masa muscular mientras se reduce la g[...]

  • Page 10

    ¿Por qué es importante monitorear el porcentaje del contenido de agua corporal total (TB W%)? Controlar el nivel de agua corporal puede ser una herramienta valiosa para el mantenimiento de una buena salud. El agua es un componente esencial del cuerpo y uno de los indicadores principales del estado de salud. El agua representa cerca del 50-70% del[...]

  • Page 11

    21 20 Cómo usa la tabla de la Masa Muscular 1) Busque su peso (aproximado) en el lado izquierdo de la tabla. 2) Siga esa línea hasta encontrar su Masa Muscular en libras, como indicado por la báscula. 3) Finalmente, siga esa columna hacia abajo hasta el % de Masa Muscular . Recuerde, el 30% es normal para las mujeres, y el 40% es normal para los[...]

  • Page 12

    Pantalla LCD Especificaciones • Utiliza BIA (Análisis de Impedancia Bioeléctrica) para determinar la composición corporal. • T ecnología STRAIN GAUGE de alta precisión para determinar el peso. • Límite de peso: 350 Lb, 160 Kg o 25 Stones • Graduación de peso: 0,2 lb, 100 g, 1/4 lb (Marcas indicadas antes de la lectura del peso en mod[...]