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CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
Packaging contents .................................................. 2
Overview .................................................................... 3
Front view ...............................................................
3
Back view ............................................................... 3
USB communications hub ......................................
4
Outdoor thermo-hygro sensor ................................ 4
Getting Started .......................................................... 4
Set up remote sensor .............................................
4
Set up m
ain unit ..................................................... 5
Set up software (first time use) ...............................
6
Windows XP ........................................................... 6
Windows Vista ........................................................ 6
Disable sleep mode .................................................. 6
To disable sleep mode on computer
(Windows XP ) ....................................................... 6
To disable sleep mode on computer
(Windows Vista) ..................................................... 7
Set up USB communications hub ........................... 7
Main unit screen display .......................................... 7
To change display modes .......................................
7
To view different warning messages ......................
8
Weather forecast ....................................................
8
Clock .......................................................................... 8
To manually set clock .............................................
8
Alarm ......................................................................... 8
To set alarm ...........................................................
8
To activate / deactivate alarm ................................
8
To silence alarm .....................................................
8
Backlight ................................................................... 8
Reset .......................................................................... 8
Specifications ...........................................................
9
Precautions ............................................................... 9
About Oregon Scientific ........................................
10
EU-Declaration of Conformity ............................... 10
FCC Statement .........................................................11
Declaration of conformity .....................................
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Global 5-Day Weather Adviser II
Model: I600
USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Global
5-Day Weather Adviser II (I600).
The weather station is capable of connecting to a PC
computer using the USB connection. By installing the
PC software, world cities can be user-selectable.
The
software can also download and display the latest
weather data and time of the selected cities.
For full details see software instructions.
PC system requirements
The minimum system requirements for use of the
software is:
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or Vista
• Processor: Pentium 4 or above
• RAM: Min. 512MB
• Hard disk free space: Min. 512MB
• Screen Display Area: 1024 x 768 pixels
(recommended)
NOTE The USB is only used for the uploading and
downloading of weather data. It is not to be used for
charging battery power.
NOTE Please keep this manual handy as you use
your new product. It contains practical step-by-step
instructions, as well as technical specifications and
warnings you should know about.
PACKAGING CONTENTS
1 x USB Cable
1 x Remote
Sensor
1 x USB
Communications
Hub
3 x AA
UM-3 1.5V
Batteries
2 x AAA
UM-4 1.5V
Batteries
1 x Main Unit
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OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
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1. : Information signal reception indicator
2. : Indicate AM / PM
3. : Indicate daily alarm is On
4. : Indicate alarm time is displayed
5. : Main unit batteries low
6. City name / Clock / Calendar / Scrolling warning
message
7. Today’s weather forecast (home environment)
8. Today’s regional weather forecast (user selected city)
9. : Indicate outdoor sensor reception status
10. : Sensor batteries low
11. Current indoor / outdoor temperature / humidity
(home environment)
12. Today’s regional HI / LO temperature (user selected city)
13. Next 4 day regional weather forecast with HI / LO
temperature (user selected city)
BACK VIEW
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1. SNOOZE · MESSAGE: Activate snooze alarm; turn
on backlight; toggle between city / weather warning
/ advisory message
2. ALARM: Change settings / display; activate/deactivate
alarm; set alarm
3. MODE: Toggle between calendar display and
currently selected city; set clock
4. UP: Initiate sensor search; increase value of the setting;
display next city’s data
5. DOWN: Decrease value of the setting; display previous
city’s data
6. Wall mount holes
7. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
8. ºC / ºF: Select temperature unit
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USB COMMUNICATIONS HUB
FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW
Front View:
1. LED status indicator: Blink during registration with main
unit or during sensor search; indicate a successful
USB connection
Back View:
1. SEARCH: Initiate search for remote sensors
2. RESET: Reset USB Communications Hub to default
settings
3. USB port: Upload / download records to / from PC
OUTDOOR THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR
FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW
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3
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Front View:
1. LED status indicator: Blink when transmitting a reading
Back View:
1. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
2. Channel switch
3. Battery compartment
GETTING STARTED
SET UP REMOTE SENSOR
1. Slide open the battery door.
2. Select channel.
3. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (+ / -)
and press RESET.
4. Close the battery door.
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NOTE
• Install batteries in the remote sensor before installing
the USB Communications Hub and main unit.
• Press
RESET after each battery change.
5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount bracket.
6. Press SEARCH on USB Communications Hub to
initiate search and start receiving data from the
sensor.
NOTE USB Communications Hub will search only for
already registered sensor or new sensor reset within
last 30 minutes. To register a new sensor, reset sensor
prior to search.
7. Press and hold
UP and DOWN on the main unit to
initiate sensor search.
For best results:
• Place the sensor within 100 m (300 ft) of the USB
Communications Hub and main unit.
• Position the sensor so that it faces the USB
Communications Hub and main unit, minimizing
obstructions such as doors, walls and furniture.
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
• Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to
the sky, away from metallic / electronic objects.
• Position the sensor close to the USB Communications
Hub and main unit during cold winter months as
below-freezing temperatures may affect battery
performance and signal transmission.
TIP
The transmission range may vary depending on
many factors. You may need to experiment with various
locations to get the best results.
NOTE
Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and
consumer grade lithium batteries in temperatures below
freezing.
SET UP MAIN UNIT
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities.
3. Press
RESET after each battery change.
NOTE Batteries should not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine or fire.
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SET UP SOFTWARE (FIRST TIME USE)
WINDOWS XP
To install software:
1. Run CD software provided.
2. Setup wizard dialogue box will appear and guide
you through the installation process.
3. After successful installation, double click on
desktop shortcut.
4. Click DISPLAY in Oregon Weather Station
dialogue box.
Select Cities:
5. Click next to 5 day weather forecast.
6. On the new page that appears, there will be cities
set as default. To change, click CHANGE.
7. In the
Settings… dialogue box, City tab, select
cities in the drop down menus (Region; Country /
Area; City / US Zip).
8. Click
OK.
WINDOWS VISTA
To Disable User Access Control (UAC):
1. From the desktop, My Computer > Control Panel
> User Accounts and Family Safety > Change
your Windows password > Turn User Account
Control On or Off.
2. Deselect the UAC option by un-ticking.
3. Follow steps 1-8 from above section.
DISABLE SLEEP MODE
To allow for continuous update of data, ensure Sleep
Mode on computer is disabled.
TO DISABLE SLEEP MODE ON COMPUTER
(WINDOWS XP)
1. Right click on Desktop.
2. Choose “Properties”.
3. Click on “Screen Saver” Tab in the Display Properties
window.
4. Click on “Power” located at the bottom half of window.
5. A new window “Power Options Properties” will open.
6. Under “System standby” option, choose “Never” in
drop down menu.
7. Click “Apply” and then click “OK”.
8. Previous window will return. Click “OK” to confirm
and exit.
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TO DISABLE SLEEP MODE ON COMPUTER
(WINDOWS VISTA)
1. Right click on Desktop.
2. Choose “Personalize”.
3. Click on “Screen Saver” Tab in the Display
Properties window.
4. Click on “Change Power Settings” located at the
bottom half of window.
5. Select “High Performance” and click “Change plan
settings”.
6. Click “Change advanced power settings”.
7. Click “Sleep” and click “Hibernate after”.
8. Click “Setting” and set “0” minutes.
9. Click “Apply” and then “OK”.
SET UP USB COMMUNICATIONS HUB
NOTE Set up the remote sensor before installing the
USB Communications Hub.
Approximately 30 minutes daily connection to
computer is sufficient to receive current weather
data. For continuous use, always connect the USB
Communications Hub to the computer using the USB
cable provided.
There is a registration mode with the main unit when the
USB Communications Hub is turned on the first time, or
after each installation.
IMPORTANT Registration can take half an hour. Do
not turn off computer / disconnect USB from computer
during this time.
Continuous display of
indicates data transfer is
successful.
MAIN UNIT SCREEN DISPLAY
TO CHANGE DISPLAY MODES
To toggle between 5 cities:
Press UP or DOWN.
To view alarm time and status:
Press ALARM.
To toggle between calendar display and currently
selected city:
Press MODE.
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TO VIEW DIFFERENT WARNING MESSAGES
Press SNOOZE · MESSAGE.
WEATHER FORECAST
For your convenience there is an enclosed sheet
listing individual weather icons and their respective
meanings.
The number of days with weather forecast available is
dependent on data provided by local observatories.
CLOCK
TO MANUALLY SET CLOCK
NOTE This product is designed to synchronise its calendar
clock automatically with the information downloaded from
the PC.
1. Press and hold
MODE to enter settings.
2. Press UP / DOWN
to change settings.
3. Press
MODE to confirm settings.
The settings order is: 12/24 hour format, hour,
minute, year, month-day / day-month, month, day and
language.
NOTE The language options are English (ENG),
German (GER), French (FRE), Italian (ITA), Spanish
(SPA) and Russian (RUS).
ALARM
TO SET ALARM
1. Press ALARM to enter Alarm mode.
2. Press and hold ALARM to enter settings.
3. Press UP / DOWN
to set hour / minute.
4. Press
ALARM to confirm settings.
TO ACTIVATE / DEACTIVATE ALARM
1. Press ALARM to enter Alarm mode.
2. Press
ALARM repeatedly until desired option is
displayed ( / “OFF”).
3. Press
MODE to confirm and return to clock display.
TO SILENCE ALARM
• Press SNOOZE · MESSAGE to silence it for 8 minutes.
OR
• Press any key to turn the alarm off and activate it
again after 24 hours.
BACKLIGHT
Press SNOOZE · MESSAGE to activate LED backlight
for 8 seconds.
RESET
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
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SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT
Dimensions (L x W x H) 189 x 42 x 119 mm
(7.4 x 1.7 x 4.7 in)
Weight 350 g (12.35 oz) without battery
Power 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries
INDOOR TEMPERATURE
Temperature unit °C / °F
Displayed range 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Operating range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
INDOOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Displayed range 2% to 98%
Operating range 25% to 90%
Resolution 1%
USB COMMUNICATIONS HUB
Dimensions (L x W x H) 68 x 46 x 136 mm
(2.7 x 1.8 x 5.4 in)
Weight 92 g (3.2 oz) without battery
Signal frequency 433 MHz
Transmission range 100 m (300 ft) unobstructed
Information update Approximately every 10 minutes
Registration period Approximately 20 minutes
Power Via PC through USB cable
OUTDOOR REMOTE THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR
L x W x H 62 x 20 x 90 mm
(2.4 x 0.8 x 3.5 in)
Weight 50 g (1.76 oz) without battery
Temperature range -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Temperature resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Humidity range 5% to 95%
Humidity resolution 1%
Signal frequency 433 MHz
Transmission range 100 m (300 ft) unobstructed
Transmission period Approximately every 60 seconds
Number of channels 3
Power 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries
CLOCK / CALENDAR
Clock display HH:MM
Hour format 12hr AM/PM or 24hr
Calendar DD/MM or MM/DD
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature or humidity.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items
such as newspapers, curtains etc.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid
over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials.
• Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components.
This invalidates the warranty.
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• Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old
batteries.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the
actual display.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected
separately for special treatment and not as normal
household waste.
• Placement of this product on certain types of wood
may result in damage to its finish for which Oregon
Scientific will not be responsible. Consult the furniture
manufacturer's care instructions for information.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for special
treatment is necessary.
• Please note that some units are equipped with a
battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the
battery compartment before first use.
NOTE The technical specifications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice.
NOTE Features and accessories will not be available
in all countries. For more information, please contact
your local retailer.
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more
about Oregon Scientific products. If you’re in the US and
would like to contact our Customer Care department
directly, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support
For international inquiries, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Global 5Day Weather Adviser II (Model:
I600) is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the signed
and dated Declaration of Conformity is available on
request via our Oregon Scientific Customer Service.
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
and Norway N
All EU countries, Switzerland CH
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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE 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 protection 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 the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The following information is not to be used as contact for
support or sales. Please call our customer service number
(listed on our website at www.oregonscientific.com, or on
the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.
We
Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95
th
Ave.,Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: I600
Product Name: Global 5-Day Weather Adviser II
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device
may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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Global 5-Day Weather Adviser II
Model: I600
USER MANUAL
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