Brookstone WeatherCast Instruction Manual

WeatherCast

wireless 5-day forecaster

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BETTER BY BROOKSTONE

®

We believe that exacting standards are the core of our success.
This product has been thoroughly tested to be certain it meets
our rigorous quality control criteria.

With WeatherCast, real-time weather information is received wirelessly
from AccuWeather.com®—no wires, PC or subscription needed. Simply
enjoy weather forecasts for up to 150 cities. Includes “Feels Like” which
accounts for wind chill and heat index information.

WeatherCast

wireless 5-day forecaster

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WARNING

1. Use indoors only.

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 hazard to young children.

4. Do not use attachments not recommended by manufacturer.

5. Never operate this unit if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped,
damaged or dropped into water.

6. The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as direct sunlight,
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other heat-producing appliances.

7. Never drop or insert objects into any openings.

8. Do not operate under blanket or pillow. Excessive heating can occur and
cause fire, electric shock or injury.

9. Do not perform any servicing on the unit.

10. Do not try to disassemble unit. High voltage inside.

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bAtteRy pRecAutIoNs

• Dispose of the old batteries properly. Do not dispose of the old batteries

in a fire.

• Do not leave the batteries where a child or pet could play with or swallow

them. If the batteries are swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

• The batteries may explode if mistreated. Do not attempt to recharge or

disassemble the batteries.

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Do not mix old and

new batteries, different types of batteries, or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.

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Fcc coMpLIANce INFoRMAtIoN

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 used in accordance with
these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.

Note: If harmful interference to radio or television reception should occur,
determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to
correct interference by trying one or more of the following measures:

• Relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.

• Connect product to an outlet on a circuit different from receiver.

• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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LocAtIoN oF coNtRoLs

1. HANGING HOLE

2. CITY SELECTOR

3. CELSIUS/FAHRENHEIT
SELECTOR

4. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
COVER

5. FAVORITES SELECTOR

6. TIMEZONE SELECTOR

7. STAND (2 VIEWS)

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display icons

Time

Today’s HI/LO
Temperatures

Feels Like

Temperature

Next 4 days

Forecast

Signal Strength

Current Temperature
with Trend

Current Location

Today’s Forecast

Saved as Favorite

Low Battery

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Sun and Wind

WEaTHER icons

Sun

Wind and Rain Snow

Partly Cloudy

Drizzle

Flurries

Cloudy

Wintry Mix

ThunderstormsCloudy and Windy

Blustery

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WeAtHeRcAst opeRAtIoN

insTalling THE baTTERiEs

1. Open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER.

2. Insert three AA batteries (not included) according to battery indicators
inside the compartment.

3. Close the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER.

2. Once the batteries are inserted, the WeatherCast will give you a brief

introduction to the different symbols used on the screen. Following the
instructional demonstration, the temperatures will be replaced with dashes
until the first update is received.

4. Place your WeatherCast in an area where it receives good signal.

5.

Check the signal strength indicator on the front of

the device. If you are only getting one bar, try moving unit towards a
window, or going upstairs—two or three bars of signal strength are ideal.

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Note: The unit automatically receives weather forecast from one
to four hours of installing the batteries and updates continuously
as the forecast changes.

adjusTing THE TimE zonE

Press the TIMEZONE button, located on the rear of the unit,
to select your timezone. The available time zones are:

ATLANTC TZ ........Atlantic Standard Time

EASTERN TZ .........Eastern Standard Time

CENTRAL TZ ........Central Standard Time

MTN TZ ..................Mountain Standard Time

ARIZONA TZ ........Mountain Standard Time

PACIFIC TZ ...........Pacific Standard Time

ALASKA TZ ...........Alaska Standard Time

HAWAII TZ ............Hawaii Standard Time

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All time zones except ARIZONA TZ will automatically adjust for daylight
savings time.

Once you see the time zone you want, wait about 7 seconds and the text
TZ SET will appear to indicate the time zone setting has been saved.

sElEcTing locaTions

The unit provides the forecast for 152 locations in the United States.

Press the CITY buttons on the rear of the unit repeatedly until your desired
location appears on the display. The locations are organized alphabetically
by state, and you can move through the list by pressing the CITY UP and
CITY DOWN buttons as needed.

Note: Press and hold CITY buttons to scroll through the list faster.

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“favoRiTEs” pREsET buTTon

You can store up to five locations from the list of 152 cities as favorites.

1. To save a favorite, simply press and hold the FAVORITES button when the

desired location appears on the screen. The

icon will illuminate

for 5 seconds.

2. To remove a favorite, press and hold the FAVORITES button while on

the selection you wish to remove, and the

icon will disappear.

3. A short press of the FAVORITES button will allow you to scroll through

favorite locations.

Note: If you try to add a Favorite when you have already assigned five
Favorites, you will see the message “FAVORIT FULL” flash on the screen.
You will need to delete an existing Favorite before you can add another.
Favorites settings will be preserved when batteries are removed.

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viEWing TEmpERaTuRE in cElsius

The unit automatically displays the temperature in Fahrenheit.

To view the temperature in Celsius, use a small pointed object to press and
hold the F/C button located inside the battery compartment. Screen will show
CELSIUS for 5 seconds. Repeat this process to change back to Fahrenheit and
the screen will show FAHRHT for 5 seconds.

“fEEls likE” TEmpERaTuRE

Your WeatherCast shows the current “feels-like” temperature. This is
a combination of wind-chill in the winter and heat-index in the summer.

Note: When you first power-up your device, the “feels-like” temperature
may not appear at the same time as the regular temperature.

using THE sTand

Flip out the clear LEG STAND on the back of the housing of the unit
to make it free-standing.

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Hanging THE uniT

Insert a nail or screw into your desired spot on the wall and place the
HANGING HOLE over it. Or, use the built-in magnet by placing the unit
against a metal surface.

“no covERagE” mEssagE

will appear when your device has been unable to receive signal
for an extended period. Check our map at http://map.myambient.com to
ensure that your location receives coverage from our network.

baTTERy loW indicaToR

flashes when the device’s batteries are low and need to be replaced.

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tRoubLesHootING GuIde

issuE REsoluTion

Display shows
no information.

No network signal.

Time is
not correct.

Ensure batteries are fresh and installed correctly.

Go to http://map.myambient.com and enter your
zip code. If you are in an area without a lot of
coverage, move the device to another location in
your home or office for better reception.

Press the TIMEZONES button until
the correct area is displayed.

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tRoubLesHootING GuIde

issuE REsoluTion

Only part of the
screen is showing
any data.

I don’t see any bars
next to the signal
strength indicator.

We send data to your WeatherCast in discrete parts,
so if your unit is only showing data on one part of
the screen, or only some of the 150 cities, it’s likely
that the next update your unit receives will remedy
this situation. If you’ve waited four hours or more
without seeing the rest of the screen display data,
there may be a problem with your device.

This means that you’re in an area that has
poor reception. Try moving the unit closer
to a window or upstairs. If you’ve moved it all
over and still don’t get any bars of signal, go to
http://map.myambient.com to check your area
for signal coverage.

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tRoubLesHootING GuIde

issuE REsoluTion

Press the TIMEZONE button on the back
of the device until the proper time appears.

This is almost always the result of “lagging,”
a condition that occurs when your device is
not receiving a consistently strong signal.
Try changing the location where you keep
the WeatherCast. We recommend that you keep
it somewhere where it shows at least two bars of
signal strength.

The time on my
clock is off by a
number of hours.

My clock’s time is
correct, but it still
shows an incorrect
or outdated forecast.

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The temperature
outside is different
from what the
device is saying.

Will this device
work outside of
the United States?

The temperature readings and forecasts on your
WeatherCast aren’t received from a local sensor—
the information comes from wireless updates
from Accuweather.com®. Also, the current outside
temperature may vary from the meteorological
information we receive for your location.

Sorry, at present we only send data to
Ambient Devices within the United States.

tRoubLesHootING GuIde

issuE REsoluTion

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What can I do
to improve
battery life?

I have a question
that’s not
answered here.

Your WeatherCast is designed to use very little
battery power when it receives a strong signal.
If it’s in an area with inconsistent or weak signal,
it will work harder to make sure it updates properly.
The best thing you can do is ensure it’s in an area
where it receives three bars of signal strength.

Please visit our support site:
www.myambient.com/support

Call: 1-866-311-1999; 9AM to 5PM, EST

Or contact us anytime:
[e-mail]

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oNe (1) yeAR LIMIted WARRANty

Brookstone® warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship under
normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the original purchaser
(“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option,
Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or

2) replace the product with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product,
or 3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product. A replacement
product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance with instructions provided by
Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of the original product. When a product or part is exchanged,
any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone’s property. When
a store credit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes Brookstone’s
property.

Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service at
1-800-292-9819. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and the nature of the

problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and replacements must be authorized in advance.
Service options, parts availability and response times will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost
of delivery of the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our instructions.

Limits and Exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United States of America,
including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the
“Brookstone” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited Warranty
does not apply to any non-Brookstone products. Manufacturers or suppliers other than Brookstone may

provide their own warranties to the purchaser, but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides
these products “as is.” This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions
relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse,
fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is
not a representative of Brookstone; d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product
or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be periodically
replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including, without limitation, batteries
or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as is” including, without limitation, floor demonstration models and
refurbished items; or h) a product that is used commercially or for a commercial purpose.

BROOKSTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BROOKSTONE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF BROOKSTONE CANNOT
LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL
SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.

Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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