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1. gt To solve this problem check your broadband box or cable are properly connected to the Internet Check you can browse on the Internet thanks to a computer in your possession Then you just need to again execute the scale association procedure by going to My account My body scales If the problem persists it may be that the Withings service is momentarily unavailable Try again in a few minutes Fitness and health Controlling your fitness Why follow the evolution of your weight over time In developed countries an abundant unbalanced diet leads to excess fat or excess weight On the other hand modern life conditions like stress or the effects of fashion sometimes cause food behavior problems and abnormal weight loss Prevention remains the best way of avoiding medical complications linked to obesity and nutrition illnesses Controlling physical fitness and managing the quality of life involves regularly monitoring your weight your fat mass and your muscular mass What is a normal weight This notion although widespread is misleading there is no ideal weight Weight depending on recent diet or hydration can vary by several kilos in a few days Complex regulation mechanisms intervene and a variation of 1 to 2 kg over a short duration is not significant Itis more suitable to define a weight normality zone The World Health Organization WHO offers a standardized method to define this normality zone the Body Mass2. cal withings Bodyscale Setup Preparing the installation What do I need to install the scale Internet connection provided by a WiFi box or WiFi router The Withings scale is compatible with standard 802 11 b g and connects to Internet via your Box or WiFi router like any other cordless peripheral A PC Mac or Linux computer with a USB socket available The USB socket is only used during the installation phase to supply the WiFi configuration settings to your scale Once installed the scale is connected to your WiFi router automatically without needing the presence of a permanently switched on PC OS supported by the installation software Mac OS X version 10 4 10 or newer Microsoft Windows XP Service pack 2 or newer Linux kernel v2 6 26 minimum CPU x86 32 bits et 64 bits Is the body scale compatible with my WIFI system The Withings WiFi body scale is compatible with the WiFi IEEE 802 11 b g standard and support WEP WPA and WPA2 personal security modes It is connected directly to your WiFi router without the need for any other hardware No additional wires in your home Where should I put my scale Place the scale on a stable flat surface To obtain the best precision it is recommended not to move the scale If you wish to position the scale on carpet use the feet extenders Installing my scale Installation with my computer In a few minutes and 5 simple stages you create your Withings account an
3. Arterial pressure corresponds to the blood pressure in the arteries It is expressed by 2 measurements e Systolic which corresponds to the maximum pressure when the heart contracts This is the highest figure recorded during measurement e The diastolic measurement corresponds to the minimum pressure when the heart relaxes This corresponds to the lowest figure displayed during measurement More information about blood pressure Installation Installation and technical matters lam not really a technophile Is it easy to install The set up of the Withings blood pressure is very simple The first time you will plug it to your unlocked iOS Device a pop up will ask you if you wish to download the free Withings application Once the app is installed it will automatically launch every time you plug in the blood pressure monitor You can start the measurement with the flick of the hand and it will be saved automatically What devices is the blood pressure monitor compatible with The Withings blood pressure monitor is compatible with all generations of iPhone iPad and iPod Touch updated with iOS 3 and above What does MFI mean The phrase MFI means that the monitor has been designed to be fully compatible with iPhones iPads and the iPod Touch Will the Withings blood pressure monitor fit my arm size The Withings blood pressure monitor fits all arm circumferences from 22 to 42 cm Measurements are not reliable beyond this Ut
4. Creating one or more user profiles Before weighing in you need to create a user profile on your dashboard Log in to your account on my withings com and click on the button Add a user The Info window automatically drops down Enter the required information One item Body Composition Model corresponds to the different methods of calculating body fat The 2010 Version is automatically selected because itis more precise than the 2009 version The Athlete version is for accomplished athletes whose body composition is quite different To obtain accurate measurements of fat and lean mass athletes should select the appropriate method for their situation see the section Use of the body scale General information Athlete version for more details The choice of Body Composition Model can be changed or reversed Click on Save once you have finished You can therefore create a specific profile for each body scale user Making a user independent If you do not want other users associated with the same body scale to be able to see or modify your data you can make your account independent Select your profile from the list on the left and click on Info In the lower right hand corner of the window that has just opened click on the button Make independent Enter a new email address and then click again on Make independent You will receive an email at this address to create your new password Ambiguous data When the body scale cannot decide
5. If your WiFi router filters MAC addresses which is generally the case with Liveboxes for example don t forget to set your router to association mode before pressing the button on the back of the body scale I don t have any fat mass measurements Several factors can explain fat mass measurement problems e You are not weighing in correctly you must always weigh in barefoot and you have to stay on the body scale long enough to see the progress bar fill in Sign that the impedance measurement is working e Your body scale is dirty clean the body scale s glass slab with a slightly damp cloth e Your battery level is too low if that is the case there should be a battery icon on the body scale s screen during weigh in Replace the batteries preferably use non rechargeable batteries Discard all used batteries and wait at least 30 seconds before inserting the new ones so that the scales have time to restart If you do not wait long enough you might see the low battery indicator displayed and therefore won t be able to get your impedance measurements e You are too resistive certain people are very resistive which disturbs the circulation of the current the body scale uses to calculate fat mass Try to weigh yourself with your feet slightly damp for example when you get out of the shower e Other contact customer service I have a significant difference in weight between 2 close weigh ins If you notice a difference in weight of 2 kilos or
6. he height period number of days to be displayed at the launch available values are 0 0 182 0 32 0 15 0 7 0 1 0 0 042 0 01 The last measure is always the center of the display Setting objectives You can set objectives for your weight and or fat mass To do this click on the Objectives tab to the left of the control panel and select weight and or fat mass Then slide the cursor to the desired objective You can also use the keyboard to enter this information just click on the weight and or fat mass so the value can be edited Once you have set your objectives you will see a line representing your target on the weight and or fat mass curve s You can also receive a weekly email recapping your progress towards your objectives From your personal space click on My account My options and finally select Activate objectives summary e mail Understanding your measures How to interpret my measures The control panel shows you the measures taken with the Withings WiFi scale BMI TOO wm 20 1 Friday October 30 2009 at 8 02 M Insert comment here Weight a Lean mass 4 different measures appear on the control panel 1 Body Mass Index BMI Weight Lean mass Q Fat mass These measures fit into areas of personalized normalcy light blue IM 50 7 movem Friday October 30 2009 at 6 02 The BMI is the ratio between mass kg and height in m squared For an adult the recommende
7. 2010 at 10 30 am and weighed 75 2 kg He would therefore enter in his file the line DAV 2010 02 20 10 30 00 75 2 If you do not know how to create a CSV file or this process seems too tedious most spreadsheet programs allow you to save data in CSV format Inserting comments on a curve In order to monitor your weight more closely you can add comments to your measures To do this select a measure you would like to comment on in your graph Enter your comment in the control panel in the field marked Insert comment here Your comment will appear on your curves Printing your weight growth and BMI curves First select the user whose curves you would like to print and then click on Share and then the option Print my charts Then select the type of chart you would like to create The latter will automatically be published and downloaded to your computer Note To generate growth charts you need to regularly enter the height s of your child ren using the Input tab See the section Use of the dashboard Managing your account Adding data manually for more information Downloading data You can export your data in CSV format compatible with Excel To do this go to your personal space and click on My account then My options and then Save my data in CSV Sharing data The Share tab allows you to show your data to others friends your doctor a coach or to synchronise your data with an online service Ru
8. a WiFi error The WiFi function of your scale has not been initialized correctly gt To solve this problem you just need to restart the scale by removing the batteries then putting them back in You will then be able to reassociate your scale with your personal account 000995 With this code the scale indicates a connection error to the WiFi The scale didn t manage to connect to your WiFi network gt To solve this problem first of all check your WiFi network is functional Then carefully note the information of your network network name also called SSID and password also called WEP key or WPA key Finally you just need to execute again the scale installation procedure by going to My account My body scales 000994 With this code the scale indicates a connection error to the WiFi network The scale hasn t managed to retrieve all the information it needs to communicate in WiFi IP DHCP address error or WEP authentication error gt To solve this problem check if your WiFi access point is functional Then check in its settings that the automatic assignment of address function is activated DHCP Then check the WiFi password keyed in is the right one Then you just need to again carry out the installation procedure for your scale by going to My account My body scales 000993 With this code the scale indicates a communication error with the Withings service The scale hasn t managed to join the Withings service
9. after the fatty mass display screen if impedance has been measured This means that the batteries are almost empty The scale can still measure weight but no more impedance To measure impedance again batteries need to be replaced with new ones Discard all used batteries and wait at least 30 seconds before inserting the new ones so that the scales have time to restart If you do not wait long enough you might see the low battery indicator displayed and therefore won t be able to get your impedance measurements The screen displays a symbol indicating a WIFI connection error In the upper left hand corner of your screen the following symbol may appear BE This means that your scale has saved the data it could not send to your dashboard Move your body scale closer to your WIFI access point wait 8 seconds and then stand on the scale again If this does not work consult the section marked Troubleshooting My scale is displaying a connection error This means that the scale is hesitating bewteen two users with similar weights to assign the measurement To choose between the two users you just have to step on the side bearing the name of the correct user and raise your other foot The screen shows the names of 3 users displayed at an angle If several people have similar weights the scale asks the user to confirm the name associated with the current measurement To do this move the arrow until it is pointing at your nickname by shifting
10. in on a flat stable surface If your body scale is on a carpet or rug install the carpet feet supplied with your body scale Weigh in using the correct position e Weigh in in your bare feet e Centre each of your feet on its side of the body scale e Pay attention to the body scale s display See the heading Understanding your Body Scale s Display Obtaining accurate fat mass data To avoid abnormal variations in fat mass readings between two weigh ins it is best to avoid weighing yourself at certain times e After Sports a weighing after sports may lead to mistaken measures of the fat mass In fact dehydration due to sweating and the production of excess lactic acid momentarily change your physiology and trick the scale It is therefore recommended that you wait at least 3 hours after physical activity before weighing yourself e When you get up weigh yourself as soon as you get up may yield mistaken measures Indeed during the night the body tends to become dehydrated In addition your stretched out position during the night changes the distribution of liquids in the body It is therefore recommended that you wait at least 30 minutes after getting up before weighing yourself In conclusion to get consistent fat mass and lean mass measures it is especially important to weigh yourself regularly once or twice a week under the same conditions and study the evolution of these measures over time Avoid weighing yourself after sports
11. more between 2 close weigh ins this is due to the fact that after moving the body scale you must wait about 4 seconds before getting back on to weigh in If this is not the case contact customer service I have a significant difference in fat mass between 2 close weigh ins Consult the subject Obtaining accurate fat mass data in the Use of the body scale Correct weigh in conditions part My scale is displaying a connection error If you see this symbol BEE it means that your scale cannot connect to your WIFI network Firsty moving your body scale closer to the WIFI access point If the problem persists consult the section Troubleshooting Problem solving I can t see any data on my dashboard My body scale does not turn on If your scale does not turn on check that the batteries are inserted correctly and are charged If the problem persists contact our customer service department The weight displayed on the scale remains unstable If the weight indicated does not stabilise remove the batteries for at least 30 seconds then reinsert them Wait 8 seconds before getting back on your body scale If the problem persists contact our customer service department The weight displayed is incorrect If you obtain an inaccurate weight reading and e you observe a difference in weight of up to 2 5 kg this is due to the fact that after moving the body scale you must wait about 8 seconds before weighing in again e you observe a greater diffe
12. or if you have been away you can enter data manually Click on the Input tab located to the left of the control panel Select a date and tick the box es for the data you wish to enter height weight fat Slide the cursor along the scale to the desired measure Once you have finished click on the diskette icon in the upper right hand corner of the tab to save your data and display it on your curves Importing data You can enter weight fat mass lean mass height data in your Withings account so it can be saved 1 If you have only a few measurements to enter Import the data manually To do this go to your dashboard and click on the Input tab in the control panel Select the type of measure and enter the data Then save the measure for the corresponding date 2 If you have several measurements to enter Import the data automatically Go to My account then My options Click on import my data You will be asked to selecta CSV file with the data you wish to import Important the file selected must be in CSV format separator or no title line US decimal format decimal separator All data must be in quote required columns user nickname 3 letters corresponding to a user date of weigh in formatted yyyy mm dd example 2010 11 26 time of weigh in formatted hh ii ss example 08 35 17 height in metres not required weight in kg fat mass in kg not required Example David weighed in on February 20th
13. protection key WEP WPA A PairingWizard 5 It s over Your scale is ready to use To find your measurements one sole address http my withings com Solving problems Pairing Wizard displays an error message When installing your body scale the Pairing Wizard can display an error message if it encounters a problem If this happens follow the instructions on the screen If the problem persists contact our customer service department Special cases Installing several scales for a single account If you wish you can have several scales in different places one at home one at a vacation home one at your office for example They will synthesise all your data on a single graph To do this click on the tab My account and then the link Install new scale Select the option My withings scale is brand new and follow the instructions on the screen Setting up several accounts for the same scale It is important to understand the difference between an account and a user profile An account can concern 1 to 8 user profiles An account is defined by the email and password used to access your personal space All the user profiles linked to a specific account systematically share data there is no possibility of restricting access to data of the different profiles within the same account You can use the same scale for several accounts This enables each account to have private access to his her dashboard and avoids sharing data with ot
14. to reduce our excess body fat and helps you to lose weight healthily The knowledge and monitoring of your lean mass are therefore important to correctly interpret a weight variation and improve your behavior An unbalanced diet can lead to muscular atrophy which negatively impacts overall health The daily rest energy expenditure also known as the basal metabolic rate can be estimated from the lean mass You ll want to adjust your diet so that the number of calories consumed is in line with this number which may decrease when consuming fewer calories but increases when you are more physically active Find out more about body composition analysis and fat mass measurment While complex methods already existed in laboratories the foundations of a body analysis method exploiting the body s electrical properties were laid down by Dr A L Thomasset in the 1970 s Known under the name of bioelectric impedance measurement this technique was adapted to be integrated into the scale Its working relies on injecting a very low intensity current absolutely safe and painless into the feet and the simultaneous measurement of electrical resistance met by this current As the fatty tissue is not a conductor the resistance is in proportion to the quantity of the body s lean mass Several equations are used to deduct the lean mass then you calculate the quantity of body fat by subtracting the lean mass from the weight Important note the use of the i
15. who to attribute a measure to it sends it to all the profiles that could be concerned The measure is displayed on your dashboard and when you click on it you will see a flashing question mark at the bottom of your control panel Click on the question mark to indicate whether this measure concerns you or not Unknown user Unknown user is a user profile that is automatically created when the body scale sends data that cannot be assigned to one of the known users This can occur for several reasons e The person who has weighed in does not have a user profile for this scale e The person who has weighed in is a user for the scale but has experienced a significant change in weight since he last weighed in or itis his first weigh in and he had initially entered a significantly different weight in his profile By clicking on the measures of the unknown user you can reassign them to the existing user profiles or a new user You can also delete a measure from the unknown user account When the measures have been reassigned or deleted the unknown user account vanishes from the dashboard Deleting a user If you want to delete a user from your account select him in the list and then click on Info Click on the red Delete button A pop up window opens Confirm you want to delete the user by ticking the box Delete this user and clicking once again on Delete Advanced functions Adding data manually If you have saved previous data
16. your weight from one foot to the other depending on which way you want to move the arrow Then stand still and wait until your nickname is confirmed Maintaining your body scale Batteries The batteries usually last from 6 months to 1 year during normal use Battery life can be shortened if You have transported your body scale over a long distance without removing the batteries Your WIFI network is often off or not available Your WIFI access point is located too far from the scale Your body scale is exposed to vibrations If this is the case you can activate reset to zero at each weigh in in order to save your batteries for more information see the section Use of the body scale General information auto calibration mode You can consult the battery level of your body scale from your personal space click on My account and you can see the battery level for each body scale associated with your account When changing batteries opt for non rechargeable alkaline batteries How can the body scale be cleaned Use a soft non abrasive damp cloth to clean the glass plate on your body scale A dirty plate can be the cause of impedance measurement problems Warning use of an abrasive cloth can cause irreversible damage to your scales Transporting the body scale Remember to take out the batteries from the body scale during transportation The body scale automatically calibrates itself tries to find its equilibrium position During
17. Index BMI calculated simply as the relationship of an individual s weight with the square of his her height The normality zone is the range of BMI values for which the risk of nutrition linked illness are minimal What is the body mass index BMI This index is simply defined as the weight of an individual divided by the square of his her height and is expressed in kg m2 Itis an international standard adopted by the World Health Organization which allows the risks for health linked to abnormal weight to be evaluated too low or excessive Reference zones or normality ranges thinness normal index overweight obesity are thus established for each level of risk Generally speaking a BMI between 18 and 25 defines a weight normality zone in which the risks of nutrition illnesses are minimal We must remember that the BMI is only an indicator and that it doesn t take an individual s morphology into account For example major athletes have a high BMI due to their muscular mass without having any health problems Calculate your BMI Why is monitoring weight not enough Monitoring weight alone doesn t take into account the evolution of the different compartments of our body which have different health and aesthetic impacts To control a slimming objective loss of fat put on weight take on volume or simply control your body balance and physical fitness we can distinguish two components of our body Fat mass amorpho
18. a long move the body scale will continually try to recalculate its equilibrium position which will drain the batteries prematurely Troubleshooting Problem solving I can t see any data on my dashboard If you don t see your data on your dashboard it means that your body scale is not able to communicate with our servers There can be several reasons for this to happen e First check that your body scale is associated with your account verify that you see your body scale under the heading My account My body scales e Verify that you have good WiFi coverage at the place where your body scale is located try to connect to the Internet via your WiFi network with a computer or smartphone from the place where the body scale is located e lf the first 2 points are verified launch our network problem diagnostic tool a Press on the button located on the back of the body scale and hold it down you will hear 4 beeps far apart then a series of 3 beeps in quick succession a Your body scale will try to update its internal software You will see digits appear on the body scale s screen a If you see 6 digits and a key symbol everything is fine and your body scale is connecting correctly if you still can t find your data on your dashboard contact customer service If you see 3 zeros 3 digits and an exclamation mark your body scale is not able to connect to the Internet Note the error code and go to the diagnosis tool section to see what to do
19. activity or immediately when you get up Symbols that can appear on the body scale display This means that the user is positioned too far to the right and rear of the scales and should reposition himself more in the centre Likewise an arrow in the top right of the screen means that the user is too far to the right and front of the scales The graphic shows an arrow in the lower left This means that the user is positioned too far to the left and rear of the scales and should reposition himself more in the centre ty loading bar This means that the impedance measurement is about to begin If the loading bar stays empty and does not flash this means that impedance measurement was not possible because the user is not barefoot In this case only weight is recorded The graphic shows a moving loading bar This means that the impedance measurement is underway The graphic shows fat mass FAT This screen displays the fatty mass of the user representing it with an arrow on a bar the full part of which corresponds to the normal zone This screen only appers once impedance has been measured This screen displays the BMI of the user and represents it with an arrow on a bar the full part of which falls within recommended values betwen 18 and 25 If the user has been recognised his nickname will be shown in the top right of the screen CHA on the image This screen appears once weight has been measured
20. d BMI is between 18 and 25 values accepted by the WHO The area of weight normalcy is calculated from the recommended 18 and 25 BMI i e this zone answers the following question what would your weight be for a BMI of 18 of 25 7 Lean mass Lean mass The normalcy zone for the lean mass is determined from the subject s weight height sex and age In the example shown the value is less than the minimum recommended measure Fat mass The normal zone for the fat mass is also determined from the weight height sex and age In the example shown the value is greater than the maximum recommended value
21. d connect the scale in WiFi to your access point so it can automatically record all your measurements 1 Key the address http start withings com scale in your address area of your Internet browser Congratulations for your purchase y N With the Withings connected scale you will contral your fiire in the long term by making your We easier all your measurements will fee awallabhe in your persia wel raon To connect your scale ta Internet wia Wiri you will first of all hawe to creake a user account aa 2 Create your Withings account by keying in your e mail address and a password My Withings account Register E mail adress Password Contin tie pasword a hw My Withings account Successful registration Welcome bo tie Wiihings universe Yiu can mow Inaral your scale 3 Click on Install my scale to download the PairingWizard installer The dgemlgad should start in a few seconds WF that ea they omen boo riar Ebay cheep Ar Teel mi T bree s Tra ed E A d E 2 GA mairia gai sard Mies alata wel a WE EI PT M pa E i ps in J E a aeg paree Mee et r Tik he bax nindo of Datie diik on he een dyraniad b displayed and click on the borin H the toshaljer hsp an pueda kon ode 4 Launch the PairingWizard installer and follow the instructions on the screen to configure the scale s WiFi connection To connect the scale to your access point you must choose its network name SSID and key in the
22. d it down you will hear 4 beeps far apart then a series of 3 beeps in quick succession Your body scale will try to update its internal software You will see digits appear on the body scale s screen a If you see 6 digits and a key symbol everything is fine with your body scale If you see 3 zeros 3 digits QOOXXX and an exclamation mark your body scale has an issue You ll find below the meaning of the error codes 000999 With this code the scale indicates that the number of users associated with ithas reached a maximum and no new user can be added gt To solve this problem you just need to ask one of the users that no longer uses the scale to disassociate the scale from his her account by going to his her personal space or to ask the owner of the scale the first account created during the association with the scale to delete a user no longer using the scale 000998 With this code the scale indicates a general system error gt To solve this problem you just need to restart the scale by removing the batteries then putting them back in You will then be able to newly associate your scale with your personal account 000997 With this code the scale indicates a WiFi configuration error The WiFi configuration couldn t be found or doesn t exist gt To solve this problem you just need to carry out the installation procedure of your scale by going to My account My body scales 000996 With this code the scale indicates
23. e your arterial pressure One or two measurements taken at different times are not enough to properly define your arterial pressure It is preferable to take numerous measurements It is in your interest to carry out a large number of measurements Self checking of arterial pressure is useful when monitoring your health e To help your doctor recognises whether or not you have hypertension e To assess the efficacy of your treatment and check whether your blood pressure is sufficiently under control When and how should you take your blood pressure Blood pressure should be taken in the morning before breakfast before taking any medication or in the evening before going to bed In the morning and evening repeat 3 times at one minute intervals There is no point in measuring your arterial pressure at other times of the day These additional measurements would unnecessarily complicate your doctor s analysis The Withings blood pressure monitor automatically detects and sorts your measurements depending on the time they were taken It also calculates the average of your three measurements to give the most representative result How should put the armband on 1 Lie down comfortably 2 Rest for around five minutes 3 Wrap the inflatable band around your arm about 2 cm above the elbow The aluminium tube should be on top of your arm 4 Place your arm on a table at heart level It should be slightly flexed 5 Once properly instal
24. elivery deadlines and costs Delivery deadlines and costs depend on your address To find out what they are you can carry out a simulation on this page this page What are the guarantee conditions To read our guarantee conditions check this page I would like to buy my blood pressure monitor in a store where can I go All our stores are listed on this page What is the life span of the monitor s batteries Batteries last around 800 days if the monitor is used three times a day The Withings blood pressure monitor uses non rechargeable AAA batteries Form and health Stay in shape Is self measurement advisable for everyone You should ask your doctor this question as he knows you best It is extremely easy to measure blood pressure and most people can do it However some overly nervous people become concerned and measure their blood pressure too often You should also be aware that if your heart beats irregularly arrhythmia or your arm is too big excess weight or muscle or too small which is the case with some women or children measurements will not be accurate In this case do not measure your blood pressure yourself If you have any doubts please ask your doctor What are the causes of hypertension There are several causes of hypertension Age arterial pressure increases naturally with age Gender men s arterial pressure is higher than that of women up to 50 years of age Heredity There is a genetic
25. her users of the same scale There are two ways to create an additional user account for the same scale 1 If you are not a registered user of the scale you do not have a profile create a user account if you do not have one at my withings com and then install a new scale specifying that your scale is already configured for WIFI and follow the online registration process 2 If you are already a registered user of the scale ask the account holder to make you independent To do this he must select your user profile and click on Info and then Make independent He must then enter your email You will receive an email asking you to define a password Use of the body scale General information Age and weight limits The body scale is for people aged from 2 to 150 years old weighing between 5 kg and 180 kg It should be noted however that the body scale will not measure impedance for a user who weighs less than 10 kg Use of a pacemaker Use of the body scale is strongly discouraged for people who have a pacemaker In case of pregnancy There is no contraindication to the use of the body scale during pregnancy However the models used to calculate the fat mass are no longer valid during pregnancy Thus the fat mass displayed will not be pertinent If you are pregnant and are the only user of the body scale you can deactivate the impedance measurement during your pregnancy go to My account then My body scales Athlete versio
26. ilisation Utilisation of the blood pressure monitor What do I need to install my blood pressure monitor To install your monitor connect it to your iOS Device connector Then follow the instructions to install the free Withings application How can I make my measurements available to my doctor There are several ways of making your measurements available to your doctor e By showing him your results recorded from the Withings application on your iOS Device e BY accessing your account on the Withings site from any computer with Internet connection e By creating a publically accessible URL You can find this URL in the Sharing then Publish on the web section of your score chart After activating this function all you have to do is send the URL to your doctor If my measurements are online can anyone access them No all of your measurements are displayed in your score chart protected by a personal password You can share this with whoever you wish Do I need to pay to use the Withings blood pressure monitor No you do not need to subscribe to use the monitor All online services offered by Withings are included within the purchase price of the monitor Are there several different sizes of monitors The Withings blood pressure monitor is available in a single size which fits all arm circumferences from 22 to 42 cm Can several people use the same Withings blood pressure monitor Yes you can monitor several people s blood
27. le floor and leave it in the same place Ideally weigh yourself in the morning on waking without clothes Do not weigh yourself immediately after eating or drinking Why not display the percentage of water in the body Water in the body is distributed between intra cellular water and extra cellular water Conditions like pregnancy or edema hydration of the body can strongly vary Monitoring the hydration rate is essential with a medical accompaniment which we recommend in the event of any doubts This is why we have chosen not to directly display the hydration rate in the Withings WiFi body scale for the general public What is the yoyo effect How can I avoid it During a poorly controlled diet an endless chain of weight loss weight gain expresses the yoyo effect To understand it you need to know that when you eat part of the food is immediately transformed into available energy by the body partis eliminated and finally a part is stored in the form of fat During a poorly adapted diet if you miss meals the body will react at the least excess by storing food in the form of fat a greater proportion of fat This is the yoyo effect that the Withings scale by giving you the fat mass will help you to detect quickly and better avoid Itis highly recommended you refer to a specialist doctor before going on a diet as each situation is unique Blood Pressure Monitor Purchase and maintenance Purchase and maintenance What are d
28. led begin the measurement While inflating and deflating the armband stay still and relaxed What does systolic and diastolic arterial pressure mean Systolic arterial pressure corresponds to arterial pressure when the heart is contracting This pressure is characterised by the highest figure when measuring pressure Diastolic pressure corresponds to arterial pressure when the heart relaxes It is characterised by the weakest figure when pressure is measured What are the symptoms Arteries transport oxygen throughout the body from the brain to the legs When blood pressure is too high arteries in all these organs wear out more quickly This invisible wear and tear can manifest itself in the form of an accident There are numerous and serious risks hypertension can cause myocardial infarction heart attack chest angina cerebral vascular disorders liver failure cardiac arrest and arteris in the lower extremities My results appear to be abnormal what should I do If your results do not fall within recommended limits show them to your doctor who will make a precise diagnosis What are the recommended values Your doctor is best placed to tell you whether your pressure is satisfactory or not At home arterial pressure should be below 135 85 mmHg to be considered normal These norms have been defined by experts The French Hypertension Society and the National Health Accreditation and Evaluation Agency What is arterial pressure
29. mpedance measurement appliance is forbidden to wearers of electronic implants such as pacemakers What is a normal body composition The normal body composition fulfils the following objectives To have and maintain a weight within the limits minimizing health risks corresponding to a BMI between 18 and 25 Have a muscular mass adapted to its lifestyle Have a sufficient fatty mass to ensure its vital role in the body but without excess Have personal satisfaction regarding aesthetics Separately follow the evolutions of the fat mass and the lean mass and compare the values in relation to references established depending on age height and sex helps to detect unbalance and understand the reasons for this Itis essential to refer to a specialist doctor in the event of any doubts At what time of the day should I weigh myself And how many times It is important to always weigh yourself at the same time of the day The best moment is about 30 minutes after waking up in the morning to avoid weight variations during the day due to diet digestion and physical activity Ideally weigh yourself once to twice a week under the same conditions Long term monitoring is more important than daily variations How do I determine my weight accurately Weight can vary during the day by approximately 2 kg among adults Lkg among children To monitor your weight accurately here are a few tips to follow Situate the scale on a stab
30. n Athletes generally have a different body type Therefore the traditional body composition model does not apply The scale allows athletes to choose an appropriate version for calculating their fat mass display For more information go to Use of the body scale Using the body scale for the first time Creating one or more user profiles The Athlete version is for users who practice sports more than 8 hours a week and who have a resting heart rate below 60 bpm Auto calibration mode This feature allows you to directly step on the scale without pushing on the top of it first This mode is turned on by default However you can choose to Switch it off To do so connect on your online Dashboard and click on my account My scale and tick the force zero at each weighin box If you choose to use this mode proceed a followed to weigh in 1 Tap the scale until the screen lights 2 Step out of the scale and wait until 0 0 stops blinking 3 And then go back on it to weigh in Using the body scale for the first time Creating one or more user profiles Before weighing in you need to create a user profile on your dashboard Log in to your account on my withings com and click on the button Add a user The Info window automatically drops down Enter the required information One item Body Composition Model corresponds to the different methods of calculating body fat The 2011 Version is automatically selected because it is more
31. nKeeper GoogleHealth Twitter Sharing is automatically disabled when you create your account e Share my data with other users allows other users of the scale to see your charts if the account is independent e Publish on the Web When you tick the box marked Enable a series of options are displayed You can add a widget with your graphs to your own website and allow other people to follow your progress even if they do not have access to the scale Send them the link in the URL field by clicking on the button Send link by email e Publish my data on Twitter allows you to tweet your weight You can also add a message e Link with my Google Health account allows you to automatically synchronise your weight and BMI measurements with Google Health The procedure is explained at www withings com on the Sharing page e Link with my Microsoft HealthVault account allows you to automatically synchronise your weight and BMI measurements with Microsoft HealthVault The procedure is explained at www withings com on the Sharing page Configure the graph display for your blog website To configure the graph for insertion on your website just copy paste the iframe code in the web sharing panel The available personalisation parameters are massUnit kg Ib stlb for the unit of measurement displayed in the graph forcedisplay no ffm fm he for the type of curve in the bottom part of the graph no none ffm lean mass fm fat mass
32. precise than the 2010 version The Athlete version is for accomplished athletes whose body composition is quite different To obtain accurate measurements of fat and lean mass athletes should select the appropriate method for their situation see the section Use of the body scale General information Athlete version for more details The choice of Body Composition Model can be changed or reversed Click on Save once you have finished You can therefore create a specific profile for each body scale user Weighing in for the first time You just need to stand on it No need to wake it up in advance the scale displays your weight accurately and immediately To benefit from the body analysis and obtain the measurement of your fat mass you must be barefoot and stay on the scale for an extra few seconds An animation shows you how the analysis is progressing After recognizing you automatically the scale displays your fat mass The gauge below the number indicates your position on a range of normal values In some rare cases the scale isn t sure it has recognized you it asks you to identify yourself You just need to press with your foot alongside where your name is indicated Transmitting your measurements After each weigh in the scale sends the measurements to your Web account For this after you have stepped off the scale it connects very briefly to the Internet with WiFi then turns off automatically without you having to pay any a
33. predisposition to hypertension Food Excess consumption of salt alcohol and coffee are causes of hypertension Weight there is a strong correlation between the body mass index and arterial pressure How can reduce my blood pressure There are many ways of reducing your blood pressure Please consult your doctor to find the best solution for you Here are a few tips e Reduce your salt consumption e Exercise regularly e Give up smoking What is hypertension The heart veins and arteries make up the cardio vascular system It comprises blood vessels the veins and arteries through which the blood is pumped by the heart Like any liquid flowing through a pipe blood thus exerts pressure on the walls of arteries and veins When the pressure is too high the arteries age too quickly and the heart is required to beat harder It also ages more quickly The cardiovascular system is then in danger Hypertension and excess weight Why should I watch my weight Excess weight and hypertension tire the heart meaning it can no longer pump the blood efficiently These factors can lead to heart disease Consequently it is very important for people suffering with hypertension to watch their weight Why should you check your blood pressure at home Your blood pressure can vary throughout the day and depending on your activity Thus your blood pressure at rest is not the same as after physical effort This is why itis not always easy to measur
34. pressure with the Withings application To do this all you need to is press the change users icon on the measurement page Dashboard Use of the dashboard General presentation What is my withings com The my withings com portal allows Withings connected users of the scale to find all their monitoring measurements and curves of their fitness data in total confidentiality You create an account on hitp my withings com on installing the scale and you will be able to discover at any time and with no time limitations your measurements Use of the dashboard hy Withings AT RS ji Ahin bind Hep wiran Ah i om Lig ea Natalie Doe NAT we 5 5 co SE i 6 Ma e ET ETA OF s M 64 5 03u ee Trimiyg Apii 35 APSE at 2a or ses ineartcomment hee i 5 k F Wks pri el A aiia cratic keia Hrs Ht th Vore timrai 1 Display Tips 2 List of body scale users 3 Unknown measure For more information see the section Use of the dashboard Managing your account Unknown user 4 Add a user 5 Display a user s info 6 Display sharing options 7 Weight curve 8 Choose between lean and fat mass curves or BMI 9 Zoom in or out from the calendar 10 Scroll through measures 11 Select which curve is displayed fat mass lean mass BMI 12 Modify account settings 13 Control panel 14 Hide control panel 15 Insert weight curve comment 16 Delete a measure Managing your account
35. rence in weight and or you have not moved the body scale remove the batteries for at least 30 seconds to reboot the entire system then reinsert them Wait another 8 seconds before weighing yourself If the problem persists contact our customer service department I can t weigh in and my screen shows a blinking 0 0 If your scale s screen is blocked with a blinking 0 0 it means you might have accidentally activate the manual calibration mode Your scale no longer auto calibrates Therefore you must first tap the scale once before step on it to weigh in To deactivate this feature connect on your online Dashboard and click on My account My scale and uncheck the force zero at each weighin box To get more information check the FAQ article Auto calibration mode in Use of the body scale General information My weight is displayed upside down on the scale You are using the factory settings It could be that you have accidentally restored factory settings This is a mode used to test the scale but it is not functional during ordinary use To change settings remove the batteries for at least 30 seconds and then reinsert them Your scale should work normally Diagnosis tool and error code My scale is displaying a 6 figure code what should I do In case of troubles with your body scale specifically in case of transmission issue use our embedded diagnosis tool a Press on the button located on the back of the body scale and hol
36. the thermal regulation of the body and protecting our organs and joints While a certain quantity is therefore necessary to be in good health excess fat is to be avoided because it leads to health risks beyond aesthetic consequences Excess fatty tissue fat can lead to cardio vascular or hypertension diseases The initial appreciation of the importance of the fat mass and monitoring its evolution during a diet is therefore interesting Now an excess of fat isn t always visible and it isn t furthermore always accompanied by excess weight During a diet it is motivating to be able to notice a real loss of fat mass thanks to your efforts Why control your lean mass Lean mass is all of the muscles bones and organs It contains vital elements water and electrolytes approximately 73 and mineral salts and proteins 27 Lean mass unites the body s engines which consume energy it is therefore a good indicator of the potential to become thinner For example a former athlete always loses weight easily having the ability to use free fatty acids via muscles during exercise Conversely certain people with a normal weight can have a fat mass of more than 40 of their body weight weight loss will therefore be difficult without practicing a physical activity In fact physical exercise develops your muscular mass which increases the speed at which calories are burnt Increasing your muscular mass will increase your metabolic rate which helps
37. ttention to it Viewing your progression curve You will find the progression curves of your fitness in your user account on the hittp my withings com portal How do change the display units of my body scale A position button situated in the battery compartment allows you to choose the weight unit used kg Lb or even StLb This adjustment only affects the display of the weight on the scale You need to adjust this setting on your dashboard in the upper right hand corner of the control panel When is the WiFi connection active The WiFi connection is not active when you are weighing yourself After each weigh in once you have stepped off the scale it connects very briefly to the Internet with WiFi to send your measurements then turns off automatically once the operation has been completed If you step on the scale while it is sending your data the WiFi connection will stop until you have finished weighing yourself Correct weigh in conditions Follow a few simple rules Itis very important to comply with simple rules to weigh in under the right conditions Weigh in at the right time e tis recommended that you weigh in 1 to 2 times per week always at the same time of day and under the same conditions e Avoid weighing in right after waking up or within 3 hours of sport activity Position the body scale correctly e lf the body scale has been moved wait at least 4 seconds before stepping on to weigh in e As much as possibley to weigh
38. us non vascular compartment that corresponds to the triglycerides of the fatty tissue This mass represents approximately 15 of a man s total body weight and 23 of a woman s The presence of fat in the body is vital it ensures temperature regulation and represents an envelope for organs and joints Lean mass is all of the muscles bones and organs It contains vital elements water and electrolytes approximately 73 mineral salts and proteins 27 Lean mass unites the body s engines which consume energy Diet and physical activity have distinct effects on each of these compartments and it isn t possible to interpret a weight variation correctly without the precise analysis of each of these compartments For example some women see their weight increase during their premenstrual cycle This variation is due to an increase in water stored in the lean mass without there being any fat gain Conversely an intense physical activity can lead to a loss of water by sweating and therefore a 1 to 2 kg loss of weightina few hours But there again no impact on fat Significant variations of the fat stored will furthermore always take several weeks Finally certain poorly adapted diets can lead to muscular wasting without loss of fat and therefore not lead to the desired aesthetic effect A distinct monitoring of the fat mass and the lean mass will help detect such a food imbalance Why control your fat mass Fat is a vital element ensuring
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