Brookstone WeatherCast Instruction Manual

Brookstone WeatherCast Instruction Manual

Wireless 5-day forecaster

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-day forecaster
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  • Page 1 WeatherCast wireless -day forecaster...
  • Page 3 We believe that exacting standards are the core of our success. this product has been thoroughly tested to be certain it meets our rigorous quality control criteria. With WeatherCast, real-time weather information is received wirelessly from AccuWeather.com ® —no wires, PC or subscription needed. simply enjoy weather forecasts for up to 150 cities.
  • Page 4 WARNING 1. Use indoors only. 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. 3. Do not allow children to play with any plastic bags that accompany this unit.
  • Page 5: Battery Precautions

    bAtteRy pRecAutIoNs • Dispose of the old batteries properly. Do not dispose of the old batteries in a fire. • Do not leave the batteries where a child or pet could play with or swallow them. If the batteries are swallowed, contact a physician immediately. •...
  • Page 6: Fcc Compliance Information

    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.
  • Page 7: Location Of Controls

    LocAtIoN oF coNtRoLs 1. HAnGInG HoLe 2. CIty seLeCtor 3. CeLsIUs/FAHrenHeIt seLeCtor 4. bAttery CoMPArtMent CoVer 5. FAVorItes seLeCtor 6. tIMeZone seLeCtor 7. stAnD (2 VIeWs)
  • Page 8: Display Icons

    display icons Signal Strength Time Today’s Forecast Low Battery Today’s HI/LO Temperatures Current Temperature with Trend Feels Like Temperature Saved as Favorite Current Location Next 4 days Forecast...
  • Page 9: Weather Icons

    WEaTHER icons Partly Cloudy Cloudy Blustery Wind and Rain Snow Drizzle Wintry Mix Cloudy and Windy Thunderstorms Sun and Wind Flurries...
  • Page 10: Installing The Batteries

    3. Close the bAttery CoMPArtMent CoVer. 2. once the batteries are inserted, the WeatherCast will give you a brief introduction to the different symbols used on the screen. Following the instructional demonstration, the temperatures will be replaced with dashes until the first update is received.
  • Page 11 Note: the unit automatically receives weather forecast from one to four hours of installing the batteries and updates continuously as the forecast changes. adjusTing THE TimE zonE Press the tIMeZone button, located on the rear of the unit, to select your timezone. the available time zones are: AtLAntC tZ ..Atlantic standard time eAstern tZ ..eastern standard time CentrAL tZ ..Central standard time...
  • Page 12: Selecting Locations

    All time zones except ArIZonA tZ will automatically adjust for daylight savings time. once you see the time zone you want, wait about 7 seconds and the text tZ set will appear to indicate the time zone setting has been saved. sElEcTing locaTions the unit provides the forecast for 152 locations in the United states.
  • Page 13 “favoRiTEs” pREsET buTTon you can store up to five locations from the list of 152 cities as favorites. 1. to save a favorite, simply press and hold the FAVorItes button when the desired location appears on the screen. the icon will illuminate for 5 seconds.
  • Page 14: Using The Stand

    FAHrHt for 5 seconds. “fEEls likE” TEmpERaTuRE your WeatherCast shows the current “feels-like” temperature. this is a combination of wind-chill in the winter and heat-index in the summer. Note: When you first power-up your device, the “feels-like” temperature may not appear at the same time as the regular temperature.
  • Page 15: Hanging The Unit

    Hanging THE uniT Insert a nail or screw into your desired spot on the wall and place the HAnGInG HoLe over it. or, use the built-in magnet by placing the unit against a metal surface. “no covERagE” mEssagE will appear when your device has been unable to receive signal for an extended period.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    tRoubLesHootING GuIde issuE REsoluTion Display shows ensure batteries are fresh and installed correctly. no information. no network signal. Go to http://map.myambient.com and enter your zip code. If you are in an area without a lot of coverage, move the device to another location in your home or office for better reception.
  • Page 17 GuIde issuE REsoluTion only part of the We send data to your WeatherCast in discrete parts, screen is showing so if your unit is only showing data on one part of any data. the screen, or only some of the 150 cities, it’s likely that the next update your unit receives will remedy this situation.
  • Page 18 WeatherCast. We recommend that you keep it somewhere where it shows at least two bars of signal strength.
  • Page 19 REsoluTion the temperature the temperature readings and forecasts on your outside is different WeatherCast aren’t received from a local sensor— from what the the information comes from wireless updates device is saying. from Accuweather.com . Also, the current outside ®...
  • Page 20 GuIde issuE REsoluTion What can I do your WeatherCast is designed to use very little to improve battery power when it receives a strong signal. battery life? If it’s in an area with inconsistent or weak signal, it will work harder to make sure it updates properly.
  • Page 21: One (1) Year Limited Warranty

    (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option, brookstone will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or 3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product.
  • Page 22 “as is.” this warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes;...
  • Page 23 H e L P y o U e n H A n C e t H e q U A L I t y o F y o U r L I F e . Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054 • Customer Service 800-846-3000 • www.Brookstone.com...

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