Ansen Electronics Co EC WS115TX User Manual

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Internet Weather Station Wireless Weather Forecaster

Instruction Manual and Warranty Information EC-WS115

1 Year Limited Warranty

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Begin each day with true confidence.

Thank you for purchasing The Sharper Image® Internet Weather Station Wireless Weather Forecaster.

This product, along with entire The Sharper Image collection, connects high-tech innovation with high-quality

design to provide you with years of dependability and enjoyment. The Internet Weather Station Wireless Weather

Forecaster fully prepares you as you embark on your daily adventures. Whether you need a 5-day forecast or

a chance of precipitation report for evening plans, you are ready for anything with absolute access to the latest

weather details at your fingertips.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

• Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.

• Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

• Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children, invalids or disabled persons.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not

recommended by THE SHARPER IMAGE; specifically any attachments not provided with the unit.

• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord, plug, cable or housing. If it is not working properly,

if it has been dropped or damaged, return it to THE SHARPER IMAGE Service Center for examination and repair.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• Do not carry this appliance by power cord or use cord as handle.

• To disconnect, remove plug from outlet.

• This appliance is designed for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors.

• Only set on dry surfaces. Do not place on surface wet from water or cleaning solvents.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Caution – Please read all instructions carefully before operating.

• Never leave the appliance unattended, especially if children are present.

• Never cover the appliance when it is in operation.

• This unit should not be used by children without adult supervision.

• Always keep the cord away from high temperature and fire.

• Do not lift, carry, hang, or pull the product by the power cord.

• If the adaptor sustains damage, you must stop using this product immediately and contact

The Sharper Image Service Center. (See the warranty section for The Sharper Image address.)

Caution: All
servicing of
this product
must be
performed by
authorized
The Sharper Image
Service Personnel
only.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

What is needed from you:

Software : Compatible with Windows 2000, XP-32 bits & Vista-32 bits

(Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 required)

USB : 1.1 or above

Transmission : Up to a 300 ft. range within an open area

Clock : Auto-synchronized clock from Internet – Quartz back-up

Power : A total of 4 (four) AA Batteries for the Main Unit

A total of 2 (two) AAA Batteries for the USB transmitter

Source of : Foreca Ltd

weather data

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Internet Weather Station Wireless Overview

Internet Connection on

your Personal Computer

USB Transmitter

Digital 5-Day Weather Forecast

Main Unit (Receiver)

Receiving your 5-DAY Weather Forecast

The Internet Weather Station Wireless Weather Forecaster is powered by your home Internet service.

Your personalized 5-day forecast data is uploaded directly from your PC and is automatically sent to

the Main Unit wirelessly, via USB transmitter. Place your Weather Forecaster in the convenience of

your kitchen, bedroom, or wherever within range to receive the latest weather details in your home.

Your complete forecast includes:

• Weather Forecast

• High & Low Temperature

• Average Humidity

• Chance of Precipitation

• Rainfall

• Maximum UV Index

• Average Wind Speed & Direction

International coverage includes over 20,000 cities:

• Europe: Over 9,200 cities selection

• North America: Over 10,900 cities selection

• Asia Pacific: Over 300 cities selection in Japan & Australia

Enjoy additional features such as:

• Auto-Synchronized Clock from Internet

• Sunrise & Sunset Time

• Calendar, Weekday & Single Daily Alarm

Getting Started

Here is your quick start guide for basic setup:

1) Insert 4 (four) AA batteries into the Main Unit.

2) Install 2 (two) AAA batteries into the USB transmitter.

3) Connect the USB transmitter to your PC via USB port.

4) This program is PC compatible ONLY. Ensure that your PC is connected to the Internet. Insert CD and begin

installation by running the “INSTALL_2380.EXE” program or the ”NIS01_ INSTALL_2380.EXE” program.

(The CD includes either one of the above programs.)

5) After installation is complete, run the program by double clicking the desktop “SI 5-Day Forecast” icon

Then click the [SETTING] button in the PC program. Enter your home city location, plus other settings on the

PC program. A 5-day forecast will be updated on your PC program automatically via the Internet.

6) Press [PC SEARCH] button repeatedly on the Main Unit until the RF icon

start searching for RF signal from the USB transmitter.

7) Press [TRANSMIT] button on your USB transmitter to enforce transmitting RF weather data to the Main Unit.

flashes. The Main Unit will

.

8) Once the RF connection is established between the Main Unit and the USB transmitter, a RF icon with full

strength

NOTE: It may take 10+ minutes to officially receive and display all forecast information on the Main Unit.

will appear.

MAIN UNIT Button Names and Functions

There is one top key. This can be used for two reasons:

1) Press [SNOOZE/MODE] to trigger snooze alarm.

2) Or press [SNOOZE/MODE] to choose between weather forecast details such as:

- Hi/Lo Temperature

- Rainfall / Chance of Precipitation

- Maximum UV Index / Average Humidity

- Average Wind Direction / Average Wind Speed

- Auto-scroll “

There are six multi-tasking back keys:

[PC SEARCH] Receive RF signal from USB transmitter

[CLOCK] Read time, day-of-week, sunrise/sunset time 12/24 Hour & day/month format

[ALARM] Read alarm time; enable/disable alarm Alarm time setting

[WIND / ▲] Select wind speed unit

[C/F / ▼] Select Degree C/F

[RAIN] Select Rainfall unit (mm or inch)

” display function

Press Functions

1 step forward in setting Fast advance in setting

1 step backward in setting Fast backward in setting

Hold 3 seconds

USB TRANSMITTER Button Name and Function

There is only one key on the USB Transmitter:

Press Functions

[TRANSMIT] Transmit weather forecast data and

synchronize with Main Unit (Receiver)

Hold 3 seconds

Turn on/off continuous red LED indicator