Set The Time, Date & Units; Display Backlight Settings - ACU-RITE 06095 Instruction Manual

Set the Time, Date & Units
Press the " " button, located on the front of the display, to enter SET MODE. Once in
set mode, the preference you are currently setting will blink on the display.
To adjust the currently selected (flashing) item, press and release the "
" V " buttons (press and HOLD to fast adjust).
To save your adjustments, press and release the " " button to adjust the next
preference. The preference set order is as follows:
AUTO DST (ON or OFF)*
CLOCK HOUR
CLOCK MINUTE
CALENDAR MONTH
CALENDAR DATE
CALENDAR YEAR
TEMPERATURE UNITS (ºF or ºC)
WIND SPEED UNITS (mph, km/h, knots)
RAINFALL UNITS (inches or mm)
PRESSURE UNITS (inHg or hPa)
You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds. Enter SET
MODE at any time by pressing and holding the " " button.
*If you live in an area that observes Daylight Saving Time, DST should be set
to ON, even if it is not currently Daylight Saving Time.

Display Backlight Settings

This weather stationʼs color display features three different lighting settings:
High (100%) brightness, Medium (60%) brightness and Low (15%) brightness.
When display is powered with the power adapter, backlight remains on at
100% brightness. Press the " " button once to dim to 60% brightness; press
again to dim to 15%, press a third time to enter AUTO-DIM mode. "AUTO DIM" will
appear below the clock.
Pressing and holding the " " button for 5 seconds will disable the backlight.
NOTE:
Once any button is pressed, the backlight will return to your selected
setting.
AUTO DIM MODE:
Automatically adjusts display brightness based on time of day.
6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. = 100% brightness
9:01 p.m. - 5:59 a.m.= 15% brightness
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Placement for Maximum Accuracy
AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper placement
of the display is critical to the accuracy and performance of this product.
Display Placement
Place the display in a dry area free of dirt and dust. To ensure accurate
temperature measurement, place out of direct sunlight and away from
heat sources or vents. Display stands upright for tabletop use or is
wall-mountable.
Important Placement Guidelines
Display and sensor must be within 330 feet (100 m) of each other.
MAXIMIZE WIRELESS RANGE
Place unit away from large metallic items, thick walls, metal surfaces, or other objects
that may limit wireless communication.
PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE
Place unit at least 3 feet (.9 m) away from electronic devices (TV, computer, microwave,
radio, etc.).
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