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due to more muscle mass. Staying within 

the proper Body Water range is very 

important in order to stay healthy. It plays 

an important role in the regulation of body 

temperature, removal of waste from the 

body, cell metabolism, and keeping skin 

and tissues moist.

How to Interpret Body Water Levels

Use the resulting Body Water Percentage 

value with the chart below to determine 

your current level of body water:

Body 

Water 

Level

Advice

High

Consult your physician for 

advice.

Slightly 

High

Observe your nromal 

water intake.

Normal

This is the ideal level of 

body water.

Slightly  

Low

Drink more water to keep 

proper hydration.

Low

Consult your physician for 

advice.

Body Water 

Level

Male

Female

High

>70%

>65%

Slightly High

65 - 70%

60 - 65%

Normal

53 - 65%

50 - 60%

Slightly  Low

48 - 53%

48 - 50%

Low

<48%

<48%

The GR101 provides a Body Water Level 

Indication on the LCD screen to help you 

immediately gauge your level of body 

water without referring to the chart above. 

Weight Conversion Table

Unit

Name

Conversion

kg

Metric 

kilogram 

1 kg = 2.20 lb
1 kg = 0.16 st-lb

lb

Imperial 

pound 

1 lb = 0.45 kg
1 lb = 0.07 st-lb

st-lb British 

stone 

pound

1 stone = 14.0 lb
1 stone = 6.35 kg

Troubleshooting Guide

This section includes a list of frequently 

asked questions for problems you may 

encounter with your Body Fat Monitor. If 

the product is not operating as you think 

it should, check here before arranging for 

servicing.

Symptom

Check

Remedy

The 

Remote 

Monitor’s 

display 

is dim or 

blank

The 

batteries 

are low or 

exhausted

Replace 

with new 

batteries (

 

p.3). 

Batteries 

are 

inserted 

incorrectly

Insert the 

batteries 

correctly (

 

p.3).

Very High

 High

Optimal

Low

Very Low

Summary of Contents for GR101

Page 1: ...n Table Troubleshooting Guide Safety and Care Warnings Specifications About Oregon Scientific Introduction Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific Body Fat Monitor as your healthcare product of...

Page 2: ...Handle Back View 5 Reset Hole 6 Battery Compartment REMOTE MONITOR Front View 1 User Switches 2 LCD Display 3 Set Button 4 Guest Weight Button 5 Buttons 6 Clock Alarm Button Back View 7 Wall Mount 8...

Page 3: ...structions such as walls or heavy furniture Scale Placement For best results place the Scale on a flat even surface Use the supplied carpet feet if the Scale is to be placed on carpet Leave the Scale...

Page 4: ...e to skip the next set of instructions if you do not want to measure your Body Fat and Body Water levels Press to adjust the values of each setting Press SET to confirm 4 When completed your Body Fat...

Page 5: ...ing taken The Scale s green LCD Indicator will blink It is recommended that you step onto the scale with your bare feet The electric signal sent from the scale cannot give readings if socks or shoes a...

Page 6: ...b Press to adjust the hour and minute Press SET to confirm 3 To turn alarm on off press When turned on the icon will appear 4 Press anytime to return to normal clock display Snooze When the alarm rin...

Page 7: ...evel both the BMI and Body Fat Percentage should be observed Neither the BMI nor the Body Fat Percentage taken individually gives the complete picture of your health For example bodybuilders often hav...

Page 8: ...lop a proper health and fitness plan Asian BMI 30 0 or greater BMI should not be used as a guideline for health risks for the following groups Group Reason Children and teenagers BMI ranges are only b...

Page 9: ...e body fat This method is completely safe and is widely used in the medical field The principle of BIA is as follows GR101 sends a low harmless electrical signal through your body that flows freely th...

Page 10: ...Body Fat Percentage the GR101 provides a Body Fat Level Indication on the LCD screen to help you immediately gauge your level of body fat without referring to the chart above Reference 1 Robert M Ross...

Page 11: ...High 65 70 60 65 Normal 53 65 50 60 Slightly Low 48 53 48 50 Low 48 48 The GR101 provides a Body Water Level Indication on the LCD screen to help you immediately gauge your level of body water without...

Page 12: ...y after a short period Fluctuations in body fat during the day are normal Weight does not display Retry measuring Wait until the Reception icon appears Symptom Check Remedy shown on the display The we...

Page 13: ...onitor Do not immerse the product in water or place the scale on a wet surface Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators stoves and heaters Do not use the Scale on an uneven surface Us...

Page 14: ...Body Fat Monitor will be in storage for an extended period of time Liquids moisture and foreign objects Never insert foreign objects in or spill liquids on the product as this can cause electric shoc...

Page 15: ...ive humidity About Oregon Scientific Visit our website www oregonscientific com to learn more about your body fat monitor and other Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras telephones alarm...

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