Oregon Scientific JM888 manual

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    1 EN USER MANUAL CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................ 1 Key Features ..................................................... ...... 2 Front View .............................................................. 2 Back View .............................................................. 2 LCD Display Symbols .[...]

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    EN 2 1 2 KEY FEA TURES FRONT VIEW 1. Rubber ring 2. Transparent cover lens BACK VIEW 1. Temperature sensor 2. Wall-mount recess hole - For mounting the unit to a wall 3. Table stand - Can be pulled out and used to stand the unit on a flat surface 4. Battery compartment - The unit uses 2 AA/UM-3 1.5V batteries for power 5. MODE button -Toggles betwe[...]

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    3 EN LCD DISPLA Y SYMBOLS 1. Time zone 2. Hourly chime indicator 3. Time display 4. Low battery icon for UV sensor 5. UV (Ultraviolet) index level indicator 6. UV Index 7. Local temperature / UV index display - Displays currently monitored temperature / UV index 8. Radio reception signal - Indicates the condition of radio reception 9. Low Battery -[...]

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    EN 4 NOTE ON WHERE TO PLACE THE UNIT This unit is designed for outdoor usage. When the unit is relocated from one place to another in extreme temperatures ( e.g. from a very hot area to a very cold one), water condensation may occur on the lens at the front. This will not affect the functions of the unit. In this case, leave the unit in the same lo[...]

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    5 EN GETTING ST ARTED The sensor range is up to 30 meters (100 feet) with no obstructions. SEARCHING AND DISPLA YING THE UV DA T A To begin searching for remote signals from the UV sensor, press and hold both the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously for more than 2 seconds. (The lower left corner of the display will toggle between the temperature and[...]

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    EN 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BASIC FUNCTIONS This section includes a list of frequently asked questions for problems you may encounter. If your device is not operating as you think it should, check here before arranging for servicing. Problem: Radio antenna is not displayed on the LCD screen. Symptom: The RF signal cannot be received. Check this: Obs[...]

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    7 EN ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras; MP3 players; children’s electronic learning products and games; projection clocks; health and fitness gear; weather stations; and digital and conference phones. The website also includes contact informa[...]

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    EN 8 Radio-controlled Outdoor W all Clock with Thermometer Model: JM888 User Manual JM888_EN_R8 9/3/04, 6:33 PM 8[...]

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    9 EN 2004 Oregon Scienfitic. All rights reserved. P/N: xxx-xxxxxx-xxx JM888_EN_R8 9/3/04, 6:33 PM 9[...]