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If you have Windows Vista and User Account Control is ON (ticked):
i. In Select Installation Folder dialogue box, next to Folder text box (C:\
Program Files\Oregon Scientific\Weather OS), click
Browse.
ii. To select a new location to save the program, select C:\Users\admin. {Or
click C: Drive, subfolder Users, subfolder admin.}
iii. Click on (Create New Folder) icon.
iv. Type OS Weather and click OK.
v. In User Account Control dialogue box, click Allow.
vi. Continue with installation process.
4. During installation, Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Setup dialogue box
may appear. Select Repair and click Next.
5. Once Setup has been successfully completed, click Finish, then Close.
6. After successful installation, double click on desktop shortcut.
7. Click Display in Oregon Weather Station dialogue box.
DISABLE SLEEP MODE
To allow for continuous data updates, ensure Sleep Mode on computer is disabled.
TO DISABLE SLEEP MODE ON COMPUTER (WINDOWS XP)
1. Right click on Desktop.
2. In context menu, click on
Properties.
3. Click on Screen Saver tab in the Display Properties dialogue box.
4. Click on Power located at the bottom half of dialogue box.
5. In new dialogue box Power Options Properties, click on Power Schemes tab.
6. In Settings for Timers off (Presentation) power scheme section, under
System
Standby option, choose Never in drop-down list.
7. Click Apply and then click OK.
8. Previous window will return. Click
OK to confirm and exit.
TO DISABLE SLEEP MODE ON COMPUTER (WINDOWS VISTA)
1. Right click on Desktop.
2. In context menu, click on Personalize.
3. Click on Screen Saver
link in the Personalize appearance and sounds dialogue
box.
4. Click on
Change Power Settings located at the bottom half of window.
5. Select High Performance and click Change plan settings link.
6. Click Change advanced power settings link.
7. Click on next to Sleep, in sub menu, click on next to Hibernate after.
8. Click
Setting link and select Never in drop-down list.
9. Click Apply and then OK.
UPLOAD DATA TO PC SOFTWARE
NOTE The USB is only used for uploading weather data. It cannot be used for
charging battery power.
1. After successful installation, double click on
desktop shortcut.
2. Click Display in Oregon Weather Station dialogue box.
3. You will be prompted to select model number. Please select your model in the
drop-down list and refer to the image next to your selection to confirm it is the
correct model.
4. Plug one end of the USB cable into the base station’s USB port and the other end
into the PC’s USB port.
5. Uploading will start immediately.
NOTE This product should be supplied by an identical USB port complying with the
requirements of Limited Power Source.
To clear records from the base station:
1. Press
clock area until DATA LOGGER is displayed.
2. Press and hold
MEM.
3. All LED icons will light up and turn off consecutively (right to left). Delete process
is complete and successful after blinking of last icon .
To learn more about how to utilize the functions available on the software, please
refer to PC Software Manual, downloadable from the software webpage.
IMPORTANT You must first successfully install software to access the PC Software
Manual.
1. In the PC software homepage, click on MENU located at the top right hand corner
of software main webpage.
2. Select
HELP from drop-down list. This will redirect you to a new webpage. Click
on PC Software Manual.
SOFTWARE UPDATES
As we continually strive for improvement, the software will be updated from time to
time.
If there is a new version, the moment PC is connected to the internet, a dialogue box
informing of available software will appear.
1. Click
OK.
2. After a few moments, File Download
- Security Warning dialogue box will
appear. Click Run.
3. In the
Internet Explorer - Security Warning, click Run.
4. Follow steps 3 - 7 from
Install Software section.
RESET
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items such s newspapers, curtains
etc.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid over it, dry it immediately with
a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials.
• Do not tamper with the unit ’s internal components. This invalidates the
warranty.
• Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the actual display.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected separately for special
treatment.
• Placement of this product on certain types of wood may result in damage to its
finish for which Oregon Scientific will not be responsible. Consult the furniture
manufacturer's care instructions for information.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the
manufacturer.
• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such
waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
• Please note that some units are equipped with a battery safety strip. Remove the
strip from the battery compartment before first use.
NOTE The technical specifications for this product and the contents of the user
manual are subject to change without notice.
NOTE Features and accessories will not be available in all countries. For more
information, please contact your local retailer.
SPECIFICATIONS
BASE STATION
Dimensions (L x W x H) 149 x 198 x 47 mm (5.9 x 7.8 x 1.9 inches)
Weight 510 g (18 oz) without battery
INDOOR BAROMETER
Barometer unit mb/hPa, inHg and mmHg
Measuring range 700 – 1050mb/hPa
Accuracy +/- 10 mb/hPa
Resolution 1mb (0.0 inHg)
Altitude setting Sea level
User setting for compensation
Weather display Sunny, Clear night, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy,
Cloudy at night,
Rainy and Snowy
Memory Historical data and bar chart for last 24hrs
INDOOR TEMPERATURE
Temp. unit °C / °F
Displayed range 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Operating range -30°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Accuracy 0°C - 40°C: +/- 1°C (+/- 2.0°F)
40°C - 50°C: +/- 2°C (+/- 4.0°F)
Comfort 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
Memory Current, Min and Max temp.
Dew Point w/ Min and Max
Alarm Hi / Lo
INDOOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Displayed range 2% to 98%
Operating range 25% to 90%
Resolution 1%
Accuracy 25% - 40%: +/- 7%
40% - 80%: +/- 5%
80% - 90%: +/- 7%
Comfort 40% to 70%