Bushnell 950005 manual

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    Weather Forecasters Owner’s Guide MODEL# 950003 / 950005 / 950007 Lit #: 98-1023 / 07-07 Weather FX-All Models 1LIM-rev2.1 1 8/3/07 8:53:05 AM[...]

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    2 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! Y our Weather FX will start to display weather information for your area once it automatically connects to the network that relays the data from AccuW eather . Y ou will typically see most (or all) of your area’ s weather i[...]

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    3 1. Connect AC adapter or Install Batteries The Weather FX units can all run on either batteries or an AC 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. T o use battery[...]

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    4 When the unit is plugged into an AC outlet, the batteries will be used for backup only . 2. Set Y our Location When your Weather FX is powered on for the rst time, the display will take up to 15 minutes to update. Numbers will ash by in the different sections of the display , then a “forecast location” name will appear , allowing you to[...]

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    5 Desktop or W all Mounting Fold out the easel on the back of the unit to use it on a desk or tabletop. T o mount the Weather FX on a wall, use the notch on the back above the battery compartment to hang it on a nail or screw . Time Adjustment (T ime Zone) The Weather FX automatically receives accurate network time for your region. However , if you[...]

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    6 Special Features (5 & 7 Day Models) Forecast Icons Reference Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloud ThunderStorms Rain Drizzle W indy Blustery Snow Flurries W intery Mix Haze Weather FX-All Models 1LIM-rev2.6 6 8/3/07 8:53:08 AM[...]

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    7 Backlight ( 5-Day & 7-Day Models Only ) The color of the screen changes to reect the current temperature. The backlight is only available when the Weather FX is powered by the AC adapter (not when operated by batteries alone). Please note, the backlight will not activate until your Weather FX receives its rst update. See below for a bac[...]

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    8 UV Index ( 7-Day Model Only ) The display indicates the current UV index on a scale from 0 (very low risk)to 1 1+ (serious risk to unprotected skin). Wind Speed ( 7-Day Model Only ) The display indicates current wind speed (in miles per hour) and direction. High Pollen ( 7-Day Model Only ) This alert indicates that pollen levels are higher than u[...]

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    9 Model Battery Size Qty 3-Day AAA 3 5-Day AAA 4 7-Day AA 4 Battery Guide T ime Zone Button W all Hanger Notch Battery Compartment Folding Easel Parts Guide-Rear Panel (all models) AC Adapter Specs V oltage: 5 or 6 volts DC Current: 1000mA or higher Polarity: Positive tip Antenna Stub ( do not pull up) Weather FX-All Models 1LIM-rev2.9 9 8/3/07 8:5[...]

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    10 AC Adapter Easel (Unfolded) Battery Compartment w/Door Removed Location Buttons (on front panel) Slide Up to Remove Parts Guide-Rear Panel (all models) Weather FX-All Models 1LIM-rev2.10 10 8/3/07 8:53:16 AM[...]

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    1 1 3-Day Weather FX LCD Display Refer ence Self-setting network time Current t emperature & temperatur e trend For ecasted high / low temperatur es and conditions for next two da ys T oday’ s forecasted high / low tempera tures and conditions For ecast location Signal strength indicator T oday’ s forecast (see pg. 6) Weather FX-All Models [...]

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    12 5-Day Weather FX LCD Display Refer ence T oday’ s forecasted high / low tempera tures and conditions Self-setting network time Current t emperature, temperatur e trend, and forecast location. For ecasted high / low temperatur es and conditions for next four da ys Signal strength indicator T oday’ s forecast (pg.6) W eather alert message Weat[...]

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    13 7-Day Weather FX LCD Display Refer ence Self-setting network time For ecasted high / low temperatur es and conditions for next six days Signal strength indicator Current t emperature & temperatur e trend Current conditions (see pg. 6) For ecast location, today’ s forecasted high / low tempera tures Wind speed & direction UV index ratin[...]

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    14 Q : My Weather FX display is totally blank. A : Conrm 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. A : This happens until your Weather[...]

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    15 Q : I don’t see any bars next to the signal strength indicator . A : This means that your Weather FX is in an area with poor reception. T ry moving your unit closer to a window or upstairs. If your Weather FX still doesn’t get any bars of signal, go to http:// map.myambient.com to verify that your location receives signal coverage. Q : The t[...]

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    16 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 n[...]

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    STATE FULL NAME 3-Day Display 5-Day Display 7-Day 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 Arkansas BENTONVILLE AR BNTNVILLE AR[...]

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    STATE FULL NAME 3-Day Display 5-Day Display 7-Day Display California SAN LUIS OBISPO CA S L OBISPO CA SL OBISPO SLO CA California SANT A ROSA CA SANT A ROSA CA SAN ROSA SR CA California ST OCKTON CA STOCKT ON CA STOCKT ON STCKTN Colorado COLORADO SPRINGS CO CO SPRINGS CO CO SPRNGS CO SPG Colorado DENVER CO DENVER CO DENVER CO DENVER Colorado FORT C[...]

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    STATE FULL NAME 3-Day Display 5-Day Display 7-Day 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 Illinois CHAMPAIGN IL CHAMP AIGN IL CHAMPAIGN CHMPGN Illinois CHICAGO IL CHICAGO IL CHICAGO I CHICAGO I[...]

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    STATE FULL NAME 3-Day Display 5-Day Display 7-Day 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 DULUTH MN DULUTH MN DULUTH MN DULUTH Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS MN MINNEA[...]

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    STATE FULL NAME 3-Day Display 5-Day Display 7-Day Display Nevada RENO NV RENO NV RENO NV RENO New Y ork ALBANY NY ALBANY NY ALBANY NY ALBANY New Y ork BUFFALO NY BUFF ALO NY BUFFALO BUFFALO New Y ork NEW YORK NY NEW YORK NY NEW YORK NY CITY New Y ork ROCHESTER NY ROCHESTER NY ROCHESTER RCHSTR New Y ork SYRACUSE NY SYRACUSE NY SYRACUSE SYRCUSE Ohio [...]

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    STATE FULL NAME 3-Day Display 5-Day Display 7-Day Display Pennsylv ania SCRANT ON 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 CHRLST ON CHRLSTN S. Carolina COLUMBIA SC COLUMBIA SC COLUMBIA CLMBIA S. Carolina GR[...]

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    STATE FULL NAME 3-Day Display 5-Day Display 7-Day Display Utah SAL T LAKE CITY UT S AL T LAKE UT S AL T LAKE SL T LK Virginia RICHMOND V A RICHMOND VA RICHMOND RCHMND Virginia ROANOKE V A ROANOKE VA ROANOKE V ROANOKE Virginia VIRGINIA BEACH V A VA BEACH VA VA BEACH V A BCH V ermont BURLINGTON VT BURLINGTON VT BRLNGTON BRLGTON W ashington SEAT TLE W[...]

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    1. The W eather FX 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 . 3. Do not allow children to play with any plastic bags that accompany this unit. Plastic bags may present a haza[...]

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    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[...]

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    ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Y our Bushnell Weather FX is warr anted 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 warr anty , we will, at our option, repair or replace the product, provided that you return the product with return postage prepaid. This warranty does not [...]

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    Fo r f ur th er qu es ti on s o r a dd it io na l i nf or ma ti on pl ea se co nt ac t: Bushnell Outdoor Products 9200 Cody , Overland Park, Kansas 66214 (8 00 ) 4 23 -3 53 7 • ww w . bu sh ne ll .c om ©2007 Bushnell Outdoor Products Weather FX-All Models 1LIM-rev2.27 27 8/3/07 8:53:28 AM[...]