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Weather Forecasters
Owner’s Guide
MODEL# 950003 / 950005 / 950007
Lit #: 98-1023 / 07-07
Weather FX-All Models 1LIM-rev2.1 1 8/3/07 8:53:05 AM
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Basic Setup (all models) 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. You will typically see most (or all) of your area’s weather information appear on the display within the first 15 minutes, however the time it takes for the display to sh
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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. To use battery power, open and set aside the battery compartment cover (slide it up in the direction of the arrow on the cover) and insert batt
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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. The list is in alpabetical order by state, beginning w
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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. To adjust the hour, press the “Timezone” button, located on
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Special Features (5 & 7 Day Models) Forecast Icons Reference Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloud ThunderStorms Rain Drizzle Windy Blustery Snow Flurries Wintery Mix Haze Weather FX-All Models 1LIM-rev2.6 6 8/3/07 8:53:08 AM
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Special Features (5 & 7 Day Models) Backlight (5-Day & 7-Day Models Only) The color of the screen changes to reflect the current temperature. 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. See below for a backlight color reference. Backlight Color/Temperature Range Reference Cold 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 70s Hot (5-Day & 7-Day Mode
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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. Low Air Quality (7-Day Model Only) This alert indicates that low air quality has been reported
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Parts Guide-Rear Panel (all models) Antenna Stub (do not pull up) Time Zone Button Wall Hanger Notch Battery Compartment Folding Easel Battery Guide AC Adapter Specs Model Battery Size Qty -Day AAA Voltage: 5 or 6 volts DC Current: 1000mA or higher 5-Day AAA Polarity: Positive tip -Day AA Weather FX-All Models 1LIM-rev2.9 9 8/3/07 8:53:10 AM
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Slide Up to Remove Parts Guide-Rear Panel (all models) Battery Compartment w/Door Removed Easel (Unfolded) Location Buttons (on front panel) AC Adapter 10 Weather FX-All Models 1LIM-rev2.10 10 8/3/07 8:53:16 AM
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3-Day WeatherFX LCD Display Reference Signal strength indicator Today’s forecasted high / low temperatures Current temperature & Self-setting network time and conditions temperature trend Today’s forecast (see pg. 6) Forecast location Forecasted high / low temperatures and conditions for next two days 11 Weather FX-All Models 1LIM-rev2.11 11 8/3/07 8:53:19 AM
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5-Day WeatherFX LCD Display Reference Signal strength Self-setting Current temperature, indicator Today’s forecasted network time temperature trend, high / low temperatures Today’s forecast (pg.6) and forecast location. and conditions Weather alert message Forecasted high / low temperatures and conditions for next four days 12 Weather FX-All Models 1LIM-rev2.12 12 8/3/07 8:53:21 AM
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7-Day WeatherFX LCD Display Reference Signal strength Self-setting indicator network time Current temperature & temperature trend Forecast location, today’s forecasted high / low temperatures Current conditions (see pg. 6) Wind speed UV index rating & direction from 0 (very low risk) Weather to 11 (high risk) alert message (see pg. 8) Forecasted high / low temperatures and conditions for next six days 13 Weather FX-All Models 1LIM-rev2.13 13 8/3/07 8:53:24 AM
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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. If this continues for more than four hours, try moving your WeatherFX to another locat
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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.
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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. Q: Will this device work outside of the United States? A: Sorry, at present the transmission net
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5-Day 7-Day STATE FULL NAME 3-Day Display Display 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 Arkansas LITTLE ROCK AR LITTLEROCK AR LTTL ROCK LIL ROCK Arizona FLAGSTAFF A
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Location List Reference (in order, by State/City) 5-Day 7-Day STATE FULL NAME 3-Day Display Display 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
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5-Day 7-Day STATE FULL NAME 3-Day Display Display 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 EVANSVILLE IN EVANSVILL EVNSVLL Indiana FORT WAYNE IN FORT WAYNE IN FT WAYNE FT WA
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Location List Reference (in order, by State/City) 5-Day 7-Day STATE FULL NAME 3-Day Display Display 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 M
