Bushnell 950007, 950005, 950003 User Manual
Weather Forecasters
Owner’s Guide
MODEL# 950003 / 950005 / 950007
Lit #: 98-1023 / 07-07
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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! Your
WeatherFX
will start to display weather information for your
area once it automatically connects to the network that relays the
data from AccuWeather. You will typically see most (or all) of your
area’s weather information appear on the display within the rst 15
minutes, however the time it takes for the display to show all of the
data on the larger models may take longer (up to a few hours after
it is rst powered on), and can vary depending on your location, so
please be patient.
After it receives the rst full set of all data, your
WeatherFX
will
continuously display weather information-updating temperature,
forecast and other data automatically as it becomes available. If
you seem to be having trouble receiving weather data, check the
Signal Strength Indicator bars to the right of “ambient” in the top
right corner of the display. If your unit only shows one bar, move it
closer to a window or try placing the unit in a higher level of your
home or building if possible. Two or more bars of signal strength
will ensure your
WeatherFX
stays up to date, and will improve
battery life, since it doesn’t have to “work as hard” to receive the
network signal.
Basic Setup (all models)
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1. Connect AC adapter or Install Batteries
The
WeatherFX
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.
To use battery power, open and set aside the battery compartment
cover (slide it up in the direction of the arrow on the cover) and
insert batteries (not included, use alkaline or lithium). Make sure the
batteries are installed as indicated inside the battery compartment;
note that all positive (+) terminals face the same direction (towards
the right when looking at the back of the unit), with the negative
(-) terminals in contact with the springs.
Replace the battery
compartment cover, putting it back in place
with the arrow at the
bottom of the door, then slide it down until it clicks into place.
To use AC power, simply insert the plug at the end of the AC adapter
wire into the power jack, located on the back of the unit, on the left
side of the indented area below the fold-out easel. Then plug the
adapter into a wall outlet.
Basic Setup (all models)
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When the unit is plugged into an AC outlet, the batteries will be used
for backup only.
2. Set Your Location
When your
WeatherFX
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 select your preferred nearest city from
the stored list. The list is in alpabetical order by state, beginning
with Alaska (Anchorage, AK). To change the city, simply press
either Location Button at the right of the display. The lower button
moves forwards through the list of cities by state (from Alaska to
Wyoming), and the upper button moves backwards through the list
(from Wyoming back to Alaska). Scroll through the list to get to
your state, then select the nearest major city or metropolitan area
(you may need to choose a city in a neighboring state as the closest
location). See the “Location List Reference” pages in the back of this
manual for a full listing of available cities, in order of appearance.
Basic Setup (all models)
Location Buttons
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Desktop or Wall Mounting
Fold out the easel on the back of the unit to use it on a desk or
tabletop. To mount the
WeatherFX
on a wall, use the notch on the
back above the battery compartment to hang it on a nail or screw.
Time Adjustment (Time Zone)
The
WeatherFX
automatically receives accurate network time
for your region. However, if you live on the border of a time zone,
you may need to adjust the hour. To adjust the hour, press the
“Timezone” button, located on the back of the unit above the battery
compartment, until the desired time appears on the display.
“No Coverage” Message
This message will appear if your device has been unable to receive
a network signal for an extended period. If you want to verify that
your current (or any) location has network coverage, you can check
it on the internet by going to: http://map.myambient.com
Enter your full address (or just the city and state) in the address box
at the top, and click “Search”.
Battery Low Indicator
A battery icon will ash on the display when the batteries are low,
and will need replacement soon.
Basic Setup (all models)
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Forecast Icons Reference
Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloud ThunderStorms
Rain Drizzle Windy Blustery
Snow Flurries Wintery Mix Haze
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Backlight (5-Day & 7-Day Models Only)
The color of the screen changes to reect the current temperature.
The backlight is only available when the
WeatherFX
is powered
by the AC adapter (not when operated by batteries alone). Please
note, the backlight will not activate until your
WeatherFX
receives
its rst update. See below for a backlight color reference.
Special Features (5 & 7 Day Models)
Cold 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 70s
Hot
Backlight Color/Temperature Range Reference
(5-Day & 7-Day
Models, With AC
Power Only)
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UV Index (7-Day Model Only)
The display indicates the current UV index on a scale from 0 (very
low risk)to 11+ (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 usual in the
selected location.
Low Air Quality (7-Day Model Only)
This alert indicates that low air quality has been reported in the
selected location.
Special Features (7 Day Model)
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Model Battery Size Qty
3-Day AAA 3
5-Day AAA 4
7-Day
AA 4
Battery Guide
Time Zone Button
Wall Hanger Notch
Battery
Compartment
Folding Easel
Parts Guide-Rear Panel (all models)
AC Adapter Specs
Voltage: 5 or 6 volts DC
Current: 1000mA or higher
Polarity: Positive tip
Antenna Stub (do not pull up)
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