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Default is 12-hour time.
to switch time formats.
Fahrenheit/Celsius
to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Backlight
Try this exercise in a dim room. The weather station has a bright, dim and OFF setting for
the backlight. Wait 15 seconds after pressing the LIGHT HI-LO-OFF button to see if
backlight stays on. This will assure it is not in OFF mode.
1. Be sure the AC cord is plugged in correctly to the weather station and the outlet.
2. Remove the batteries.
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 back light 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 is defaulted 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 the 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 indication 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.
Install fresh Alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
If the indoor temperature is 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/under powered batteries. You can test the accuracy at you
home.
Side-by-side test: Bring the outdoor sensor in the house and place it next to the weather
station for 2 hours.
Compare indoor and outdoor temperature. The temperature should be within 4 degrees
to be within tolerance.
