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3. Press the LIGHT HI-LO-OFF button. If the backlight comes on and the display is
active, your AC cord works.
4. Wait 15 seconds to see if the backlight stays on.
5. If the backlight goes out after 15 seconds, repeat #3.
A/C adapter:
The backlight is on continuously when operating the Forecast Station with the 5-volt
adapter.
Note:
When the Adapter is NOT in use, the Hi/Low/Off light feature is not available.
HIGH: The backlight defaults to HI at setup when the Adapter is in use.
LOW: Press and release the HI-LOW-OFF button to dim the backlight.
OFF: Press and release the HI-LOW-OFF button again to turn the backlight off. Press and release
the HI-LOW-OFF button to return to full strength.
Note:
When the backlight is off, press any button to activate the backlight for 10 seconds.
Battery power:
When operating on battery power only,
press and release any button and the
backlight will show for 10 seconds.
Dashes, HH.H, LL.L, or stuck Indoor Temperature/Humidity
Explanation:
These symbols are error messages indicating the indoor sensor is outside of its
readable range. For indoor readings, this is generally a power-related issue.
•
Check that the AC power cord is inserted into a working outlet.
•
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from the weather station.
•
Press any button 20 times. Leave the weather station unpowered for 1-2 hours.
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Install fresh Alkaline batteries with the correct polarity.
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If the indoor temperature still shows dashes, HH.H or LL.L, the weather station may need
replacement.
Inaccurate Indoor Temperature Reading
Explanation:
When the indoor temperature is inaccurate, it is often due to the location of the
display or overpowered/underpowered batteries. You can test the accuracy at your home.
Side-by-side test:
Bring the outdoor sensor to the house and place it next to the weather station
for 2 hours.
•
Compare indoor and outdoor temperatures. The temperature should be within 4 degrees to be
within tolerance.
•
Look for heat sources such as sunlight, door, or window frames, or reflected heat or cold near
the weather station.
Check
and AC power cord
.
Set Time Alarm
In normal mode, hold the ALARM button for three seconds to enter alarm set mode.
1.
HOUR: The
Hour
will flash, use the + (PLUS) or - (MINUS) buttons to set the hour, and press the
ALARM button to confirm and switch to minutes.
2.
MINUTES: The
Minutes
will flash, use the + (PLUS) or - (MINUS) buttons to set the minutes, and
press the ALARM button to confirm and exit.
