SO I got this scale today and read all the instructions before beginning use. I cannot seem to get it to show me the % of body water/fat/mass? HELP!
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First set up a user profile (height gender age etc). Then when you get on the scale, STAY there for like an extra minute. First it shows ur weight, then it thinks for a few seconds and starts showing everything else :-)
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I thought the same thing at first. I found info in the booklet saying to hold the set button 2 seconds to select a profile. After doing it this way a few times it seemed to know it was me and the other numbers register after standing still for a few seconds.
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It happens automatically. I think u have to set up your profile first. After that you just stand on the scale and it does the rest. First comes your weight and if you stand there for a few seconds, you'll see it calculating. Gives you all 4 readings.
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Yes, the unit does measure weight. You can set up a profile based on the initial weight when you first step on the scale. After you set up the profile, it will 'recognize' you the next time you step on the scale, and will show other interesting percentages, such as Body Mass Index, Bone density, Per cent of water weight, and muscle mass. This is a very good scale at a great price.
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you need to calibrate with something if you want to have a scale that measures properly; 1 of the 3 scales i've bought similar to this weighed accurately from the factory; one was 1.5% off the other was 3-4% off. I was able to calibrate one of my scales using 100ml and 200ml of water; however i was able to use a scale I knew was accurate to measure that water (since it really was maybe 95ml water and 5g of plastic cup). the nickel =5g does work pretty well but it would take 100 to get 500g; i've seen a batch of nickels off quite a lot but on average in my tests they come out very close to 5.0g (example 7 nickels should be 35g and was 33.5g but by the time I got to 10 it was 49.8g or 50.1g for example). You can get a few rolls of nickels or you can just buy a 500g weight for about the same price.
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I downloaded Samico Health app. onto my Samsung phone, made it bluetooth accessible, but got no readings. It's supposed to sync. directly, but mine did not. Again, not sure if I just got a defective scale, or there is some other issue.
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Are you sure you have working batteries in it? I'd check that first.You also have to stand on it a few seconds before the numbers appear.It initially should be set by standing on it until it starts toregister the weight and, then, get off it and wait for it to displayO. You can then weigh yourself. If you move the scale at all, resetit. Also, it really needs to be on a flat hard surface. (Don't recallwhether the scale came with a tab that needed to be removed for thebatteries to work or not but, again, I'd check the batteries first.)Finally, the display is not baclit, so needs to be viewed in areasonably lighted area. Hope this helps. Are you sure you have working batteries in it? I'd check that first.You also have to stand on it a few seconds before the numbers appear.It initially should be set by standing on it until it starts toregister the weight and, then, get off it and wait for it to displayO. You can then weigh yourself. If you move the scale at all, resetit. Also, it really needs to be on a flat hard surface. (Don't recallwhether the scale came with a tab that needed to be removed for thebatteries to work or not but, again, I'd check the batteries first.)Finally,... » Read More Are you sure you have working batteries in it? I'd check that first.You also have to stand on it a few seconds before the numbers appear.It initially should be set by standing on it until it starts toregister the weight and, then, get off it and wait for it to displayO. You can then weigh yourself. If you move the scale at all, resetit. Also, it really needs to be on a flat hard surface. (Don't recallwhether the scale came with a tab that needed to be removed for thebatteries to work or not but, again, I'd check the batteries first.)Finally, the display is not baclit, so needs to be viewed in areasonably lighted area. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Mine is always 4 pounds off and I don't know how to fix it. It zeros itself each time I use it , but then is 4 pounds off one way or the other. I think it is just a bad scale. I am going to get a different scale from a different company. Sorry I couldn't help.
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The main problem I have had with the scale is it won't stay on zero. I'm always having to adjust it back to zero so I have no idea how accurate the weight is. I have lost some weight, I can tell by the way my clothes fit and just looking at myself and the scale shows I have lost weight. I do not think the exact weight is accurate. I did a lot of research on scales because I was going to buy a new scale after purchasing this scale but all scales seem to have a lot of issues. I always weigh more when I go to the doctor and am weighed on a doctors scale. lolI wanted something equilvant to a doctors scale but don't think I want to pay that high price. Still thinking sbout what to buy next. The main problem I have had with the scale is it won't stay on zero. I'm always having to adjust it back to zero so I have no idea how accurate the weight is. I have lost some weight, I can tell by the way my clothes fit and just looking at myself and the scale shows I have lost weight. I do not think the exact weight is accurate. I did a lot of research on scales because I was going to buy a new scale after purchasing this scale but all scales seem to have a lot of issues. I always weigh more when I go to the doctor and am weighed on a doctors scale. lolI wanted something equilvant... » Read More The main problem I have had with the scale is it won't stay on zero. I'm always having to adjust it back to zero so I have no idea how accurate the weight is. I have lost some weight, I can tell by the way my clothes fit and just looking at myself and the scale shows I have lost weight. I do not think the exact weight is accurate. I did a lot of research on scales because I was going to buy a new scale after purchasing this scale but all scales seem to have a lot of issues. I always weigh more when I go to the doctor and am weighed on a doctors scale. lolI wanted something equilvant to a doctors scale but don't think I want to pay that high price. Still thinking sbout what to buy next. « Show Less
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Hi Pam. I noticed the same thing too!! Most of the the reviewers seem overly excited for this product and willing to give 5 stars. They're all very similarly written as well. All I can say is it did not work for me. A customer service rep told me that it will mostly work for someone who is trying to lose at least 20+ pounds. I was trying to lose inches of fat, NOT total body weight, but did not lose an ounce of fat, because my inches are still the same. The customer service is great and very helpful. All I can say give this product a try. If it doesn't work, just call customer service and they will offer other products that might help or refund your money. Hope this helps you. Take care. -Vicky C. Hi Pam. I noticed the same thing too!! Most of the the reviewers seem overly excited for this product and willing to give 5 stars. They're all very similarly written as well. All I can say is it did not work for me. A customer service rep told me that it will mostly work for someone who is trying to lose at least 20+ pounds. I was trying to lose inches of fat, NOT total body weight, but did not lose an ounce of fat, because my inches are still the same. The customer service is great and very helpful. All I can say give this product a try. If it doesn't work, just call customer service and... » Read More Hi Pam. I noticed the same thing too!! Most of the the reviewers seem overly excited for this product and willing to give 5 stars. They're all very similarly written as well. All I can say is it did not work for me. A customer service rep told me that it will mostly work for someone who is trying to lose at least 20+ pounds. I was trying to lose inches of fat, NOT total body weight, but did not lose an ounce of fat, because my inches are still the same. The customer service is great and very helpful. All I can say give this product a try. If it doesn't work, just call customer service and they will offer other products that might help or refund your money. Hope this helps you. Take care. -Vicky C. « Show Less
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I use a piece of plastic on the scale and then put the food on the plastic. I never place food directly on the scale. There is a tare weight that you use when you turn it on with the plastic in place. You still get an accurate reading. I just use a damp cloth to wipe it off. I never put food directly on it.
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Kim, I sympathize with you! My scale is inaccurate also. I'm going to leave a negative review on Amazon. Have you communicated with them? Good luck.
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I discovered after I had the same issue that I needed to press the scale quickly and let it "set". When you see the zero's on the display, you can then step on the scale and it will calibrate your weight. Hope this helps.
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Use it straight out of the box. Put the bowl on, if using it, and turn on. When 0 is displayed, add your food. If you aren't using bowl, remove it, then turn on. 0 will appear...then weigh your food.
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The scale calibrates when it turns on. Just turn it off, and then turn it back on again and you should be set. Also, contact Ozeri if you still need the instruction manual.
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I just added a scan of the instructions to Amazon. It may be hard to read, but if you flip the scale over, there is a switch to the right for adjustments. Hope this helps.
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For me it gives my whole weight and then body fat %. So whatever isn't a part of the body fat % is most likely just muscle mass. Haven't used it in a while now though.
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I encountered the same problems while weighing my supplements and nootropics. I just try to keep pressing on every few seconds. If that doesn't work, I click the button that changes the unit of measure until it goes back to grams again. I also try to weigh my stuff quickly as the scale does tend to turn off after a while even while weighing something. As for the stuff sticking to the scale, I don't know. Maybe I need to get small wax paper?
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Is your scale on a level, hard surface? If you do, you may have a defective scale. I first step on the scale and quickly step off. I wait until the scale turns off, then step on again to see my current weight.