Weather Forecasters Owner’s Guide MODEL# 950013C / 950015C / 950017C Lit #: 98-1023 / 08-08
Basic Setup (all models) Once you have provided power to the unit and set your location, you’re done with the setup-that’s all you need to do! Your WeatherFX will start to display weather information for your area once it automatically connects to the network that relays the data from AccuWeather.com.
Basic Setup (all models) 1. Connect AC adapter or Install Batteries The WeatherFX units can all run on either batteries or an AC adapter (included with some models). See the “Parts Guide” page for a list of battery and AC adapter requirements. Note: When running on battery power, the backlight function of the 5-Day and 7-Day units is not available.
Basic Setup (all models) When the unit is plugged into an AC outlet, the batteries will be used for backup only. 2. Set Your Location Location Buttons When your WeatherFX is powered on for the first time, the display will take up to 15 minutes to update. Numbers will flash by in the different sections of the display, then a “forecast location” name will appear, allowing you to select your preferred nearest city from the stored list.
Basic Setup (all models) Desktop or Wall Mounting Fold out the easel on the back of the unit to use it on a desk or tabletop. To mount the WeatherFX on a wall, use the notch on the back above the battery compartment to hang it on a nail or screw. Time Adjustment (Time Zone) The WeatherFX automatically receives accurate network time for your region. However, if you live on the border of a time zone, you may need to adjust the hour.
Forecast Icons Reference Sunny Partly Cloudy Rain Drizzle Snow 6 Flurries Cloudy Thunderstorms Windy Blustery Wintery Mix Haze
Special Features (5 & 7 Day Models) Backlight (5-Day & 7-Day Models Only) The color of the screen changes to reflect the current temperature (see below for a backlight color reference). The backlight is only available when the WeatherFX is powered by the AC adapter (not when operated by batteries alone). Please note, the backlight will not activate until your WeatherFX receives its first update.
Special Features (7 Day Model) UV Index (7-Day Model Only) The display indicates the current UV index on a scale from 0 (very low risk) to 11+ (serious risk to unprotected skin). Wind Speed (7-Day Model Only) The display indicates current wind speed (in miles per hour) and direction. High Pollen (7-Day Model Only) This alert indicates that pollen levels are higher than usual in the selected location.
Alarm Clock Settings (5 & 7 Day Models) Setting the Alarm Time Press the “Alarm Set” button on the back of the unit. The time display will flash. Use the up/down (Location) buttons on the front panel to set the time you want the alarm to sound, then press the Alarm Set button again. You will see the confirmation message “Alarm Time Set”, then the display returns to normal. Turning the Alarm On or Off Press the “Alarm On/Off” button on the back of the unit once to turn on the alarm.
Parts Guide-Rear Panel (all models) Alarm, Display Brightness and Temperature Units Buttons (5 &7-Day Models Only) Snooze Bar Time Zone Button (5 & 7-Day Models Only) Wall Hanger Notch see page 9 see page 7 Selects celsius or fahrenheit units for all forecast and indoor temperature displays (on 3-Day model, press C/F button inside battery compartment) AC Adapter Specs Voltage: 5 volts DC Current: 350mA (5-Day) / 450mA (7-Day) Polarity: Positive tip 10 Battery Compartment Folding Easel Battery Guid
Parts Guide-Rear Panel (all models) Slide Up emo ve to R Battery Compartment w/ Door Removed Easel (Unfolded) AC Adapter Location Buttons (on front panel) 11
3-Day WeatherFX LCD Display Reference Today’s forecast Self-setting Today’s forecasted (see pg.
5-Day WeatherFX LCD Display Reference Self-setting network time Signal Alarm Indoor strength On icon Temperature indicator Current temperature, temperature trend, and forecast location. Today’s forecast (pg.
7-Day WeatherFX LCD Display Reference Self-setting network time Signal strength Alarm Indoor indicator On icon Temperature Forecast location, Current temperature & temperature trend Current conditions (see pg. 6) Wind speed & direction Weather alert message Today’s forecasted high / low temperatures UV index rating from 0 (very low risk) to 11 (high risk) (see pg.
Troubleshooting Guide and FAQ Q: My WeatherFX display is totally blank. A: Confirm that the batteries are properly aligned with the (+) and (–) terminals, and be sure to use fresh batteries. If you’re using the AC adapter, make sure it’s plugged into a live outlet. Q: I turned it on and now the screen just shows little dashes. A: This happens until your WeatherFX receives its first update from our network.
Troubleshooting Guide and FAQ Q: I don’t see any bars next to the signal strength indicator. A: This means that your WeatherFX is in an area with poor reception. Try moving your unit closer to a window or upstairs. If your WeatherFX still doesn’t get any bars of signal, go to http://map.myambient.com to verify that your location receives signal coverage. Q: The time on my clock is off by one or more hours. A: Press the TIMEZONE button on the back of the device until the proper time appears.
Troubleshooting Guide and FAQ Q: The temperature outside is different from what the device is saying. A: The “Outside” temperature isn’t a reading from a “local” sensor… it’s a signal sent using forecast information from Accuweather. com. Consequently, the current outside temperature may vary from the meteorological information based on conditions at the nearest AccuWeather data collection center.
Location List Reference (in order, by State/City) STATE FULL NAME 5-Day 3-Day Display Display 7-Day Display Alaska ANCHORAGE AK ANCHORAGE AK ANCHORAGE ANCHRG Alabama BIRMINGHAM AL BIRMINGHAM AL BRMNGHAM BRMGHAM Alabama HUNTSVILLE AL HUNTSVILLE AL HUNTSVLLE HNTSVLL Alabama MOBILE AL MOBILE AL MOBILE AL MOBILE Alabama MONTGOMERY AL MONTGOMERY AL MNTGOMERY MNTGMRY Arkansas BENTONVILLE AR BNTNVILLE AR BNTNVILLE BNTNVLL Arkansas FORT SMITH AR FORT SMTH AR FT SMITH FT SMTH
FULL NAME 5-Day 3-Day Display Display 7-Day Display California SAN LUIS OBISPO CA S L OBISPO CA SL OBISPO SLO CA California SANTA ROSA CA SANTA ROSA CA SAN ROSA SR CA California STOCKTON CA STOCKTON CA STOCKTON STCKTN Colorado COLORADO SPRINGS CO CO SPRINGS CO CO SPRNGS CO SPG Colorado DENVER CO DENVER CO DENVER CO DENVER Colorado FORT COLLINS CO FT COLLINS CO FT CLLNS FT COL Colorado VAIL CO VAIL CO VAIL CO VAIL CO Connecticut BRIDGEPORT CT BRIDGEPORT CT BRDGPORT B
Location List Reference (in order, by State/City) STATE FULL NAME 5-Day 3-Day Display Display 7-Day Display Hawaii HONOLULU HI HONOLULU HI HONOLULU HNLULU Iowa CEDAR RAPIDS IA CDR RAPIDS IA CDR RAPID C RAPID Iowa DES MOINES IA DES MOINES IA D MOINES DES MOI Idaho BOISE ID BOISE ID BOISE ID BOISE Illinois CHAMPAIGN IL CHAMPAIGN IL CHAMPAIGN CHMPGN Illinois CHICAGO IL CHICAGO IL CHICAGO I CHICAGO Illinois PEORIA IL PEORIA IL PEORIA IL PEORIA Indiana EVANSVILLE IN EVAN
FULL NAME 5-Day 3-Day Display Display 7-Day Display Michigan DETROIT MI DETROIT MI DETROIT DETROIT Michigan GRAND RAPIDS MI GND RAPIDS MI GD RAPIDS GRD RAP Michigan KALAMAZOO MI KALAMAZOO MI KALAMAZOO KLMZOO Michigan TRAVERSE CITY MI TRVRS CITY MI TRVS CITY TR CITY Minnesota DULUTH MN DULUTH MN DULUTH MN DULUTH Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS MN MINNEAPLIS MN MNNPLS MNNPLS Missouri KANSAS CITY MO KANSAS CTY MO KS CITY KS CITY Missouri SAINT LOUIS MO ST LOUIS MO ST LOUIS ST LO
Location List Reference (in order, by State/City) STATE FULL NAME 5-Day 3-Day Display Display 7-Day Display Nevada RENO NV RENO NV RENO NV RENO New York ALBANY NY ALBANY NY ALBANY NY ALBANY New York BUFFALO NY BUFFALO NY BUFFALO BUFFALO New York NEW YORK NY NEW YORK NY NEW YORK NY CITY New York ROCHESTER NY ROCHESTER NY ROCHESTER RCHSTR New York SYRACUSE NY SYRACUSE NY SYRACUSE SYRCUSE Ohio AKRON OH AKRON OH AKRON AKRON Ohio CINCINNATI OH CINCINNATI OH CNCNNATI CI
FULL NAME 5-Day 3-Day Display Display 7-Day Display Pennsylvania SCRANTON PA SCRANTON PA SCRANTON SCRNTON Puerto Rico SAN JUAN PR SAN JUAN PR SAN JUAN SN JUAN Rhode Island PROVIDENCE RI PROVIDENCE RI PRVIDENCE PROV RI S. Carolina CHARLESTON SC CHARLESTON SC CHRLSTON CHRLSTN S. Carolina COLUMBIA SC COLUMBIA SC COLUMBIA CLMBIA S. Carolina GREENVILLE SC GREENVILLE SC GRNVILLE GRNVLLE S.
Location List Reference (in order, by State/City) STATE FULL NAME 5-Day 3-Day Display Display 7-Day Display Utah SALT LAKE CITY UT SALT LAKE UT SALT LAKE SLT LK Virginia RICHMOND VA RICHMOND VA RICHMOND RCHMND Virginia ROANOKE VA ROANOKE VA ROANOKE V ROANOKE Virginia VIRGINIA BEACH VA VA BEACH VA VA BEACH VA BCH Vermont BURLINGTON VT BURLINGTON VT BRLNGTON BRLGTON Washington SEATTLE WA SEATTLE WA SEATTLE SEATTLE Washington SPOKANE WA SPOKANE WA SPOKANE SPOKANE Washing
Safety Warnings 1. T he WeatherFX units are not waterproof, and should only be used indoors or in a dry location. 2. C lose attention is necessary when this unit is operated near children. Do not allow children to play with this unit. It is not a toy. 3. D o not allow children to play with any plastic bags that accompany this unit. Plastic bags may present a hazard to young children. 4. D o not use manufacturer. attachments not recommended by 5.
FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protections against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell WeatherFX is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year after the date of purchase. In the event of a defect under this warranty, we will, at our option, repair or replace the product, provided that you return the product with return postage prepaid. This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, improper handling, installation, or maintenance provided by someone other than a Bushnell Authorized Service Department.
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