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- Page 1 Weather Forecasters Owner’s Guide MODEL# 950013C / 950015C / 950017C Lit #: 98-1023 / 08-08...
- Page 2 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 will start to display weather information for your area WeatherFX once it automatically connects to the network that relays the data from AccuWeather.com.
- Page 3 Basic Setup (all models) 1. Connect AC adapter or Install Batteries units can all run on either batteries or an AC WeatherFX 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.
- Page 4 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 is powered on for the first time, WeatherFX 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”...
- Page 5 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 on a wall, use the notch on the WeatherFX back above the battery compartment to hang it on a nail or screw. Time Adjustment (Time Zone) automatically receives accurate network time WeatherFX...
- Page 6 Forecast Icons Reference Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloudy Thunderstorms Rain Drizzle Windy Blustery Snow Flurries Wintery Mix Haze...
- Page 7 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 is powered by the AC adapter WeatherFX (not when operated by batteries alone).
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 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.
- Page 10 Parts Guide-Rear Panel (all models) Alarm, Display Brightness Time Zone Button and Temperature Snooze Bar Units Buttons (5 & 7-Day Models Only) (5 &7-Day Models Only) Wall Hanger Notch see page 9 Battery see page 7 Compartment Selects celsius or fahrenheit units for all forecast and indoor Folding Easel...
- Page 11 Parts Guide-Rear Panel (all models) Battery Compartment w/ Door Removed Easel (Unfolded) Location Buttons (on front panel) AC Adapter...
- Page 12 3-Day WeatherFX LCD Display Reference Signal strength Today’s indicator forecast Self-setting Today’s forecasted (see pg. 6) network time high / low temperatures and conditions Indoor Temperature Current temperature & temperature trend Forecast location Forecasted high / low temperatures and conditions for next two days...
- Page 13 5-Day WeatherFX LCD Display Reference Self-setting Signal network time Alarm strength Indoor On icon indicator Temperature Current temperature, temperature trend, and forecast location. Today’s forecast (pg.6) Today’s forecasted high / low temperatures Weather and conditions alert message Forecasted high / low temperatures and conditions for next four days...
- Page 14 7-Day WeatherFX LCD Display Reference Signal strength Self-setting Alarm indicator network time Indoor On icon Temperature Forecast location, Current temperature & temperature trend Current conditions Today’s forecasted (see pg. 6) high / low temperatures Wind speed UV index rating & direction from 0 (very low risk) Weather to 11 (high risk)
- Page 15 Troubleshooting Guide and FAQ Q: My display is totally blank. WeatherFX 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.
- Page 16 Troubleshooting Guide and FAQ Q: I don’t see any bars next to the signal strength indicator. A: This means that your is in an area with poor WeatherFX reception. Try moving your unit closer to a window or upstairs. If your still doesn’t get any bars of signal, go to WeatherFX http://map.myambient.com to verify that your location receives...
- Page 17 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.
- Page 18 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...
- Page 19 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...
- Page 20 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...
- Page 21 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...
- Page 22 5-Day 7-Day STATE FULL NAME 3-Day Display Display 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...
- Page 23 5-Day 7-Day STATE FULL NAME 3-Day Display Display 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...
- Page 24 5-Day 7-Day STATE FULL NAME 3-Day Display Display 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...
- Page 25 Safety Warnings 1. The WeatherFX units are not waterproof, and should only be used indoors or in a dry location. 2. Close attention is necessary when this unit is operated near children. Do not allow children to play with this unit. It is not a toy.
- Page 26 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.
- Page 27 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.
- Page 28 For further questions or additional information please contact: Bushnell Outdoor Products 9200 Cody, Overland Park, Kansas 66214 (800) 423-3537 • www.bushnell.com ©2008 Bushnell Outdoor Products...