Radio Shack 63-1119 User Manual

Digital Wind Gauge

63-1119

Wind Direction Icons – Indicate the direction
from which the wind is blowing.

Auto PowerSave – Automatically turns off the
wind gauge after about two minutes.

Wind Speed Indicator – Shows wind speed in
miles per hour.

Data Hold Icon – Shows the wind gauge’s last
measurement or indicates data acquirement.

LED Backlight – Automatically turns on when
the sense button is pressed.

LowBatteryIcon–Indicateswhenitistimeto
replace the battery.

Sense Button — Press to activate the wind
gauge.

Flashlight – Has a flashlight.

IMPORTANT

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Please read before using this equipment.

OWNER’S MANUAL

© 2003 RadioShack Corporation.

All RightsReserved.

RadioShack and RadioShack.com are

trademarks usedbyRadioShack Corporation.

 CAUTION 

Use only fresh
batteries of the
required size and
recommended type.
Do not mix old and
new batteries,
different types of
batteries (standard,
alkaline, or
rechargeable), or
rechargeable
batteries of different
capacities.

Thank you for buying the
RadioShack Digital Wind
Gauge. This handy wind gauge
lets you measure wind speed
and direction right in the palm
of your hand. Results are easy
to read on the built-in display.
Just press a button and take a
measurement.The wind gauge
also includes a flashlight for
convenience.

INSTALLING THE
BATTERIES

Your wind gauge uses four
AAA size batteries (not
supplied) for power.

1. Slide the battery
compartment cover in the
direction of the arrow to
remove it.

2. Place the batteries in the
compartmentas indicated
by the polarity symbols (+
and –) marked inside.

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3. Replace the cover.

¡ flashes or the wind

When
gaugestops operatingproperly,
replace the batteries.

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WARNING o

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Dispose of old
batteries promptly
and properly. Do not
burn or bury them.

READING
MEASUREMENTS

The followingdisplay appears
each time you press the sense
buttontotakeanew
measurement.

Your wind gauge measures the
current wind speed and
direction, then displays the
wind speed in miles per hour.
Wind direction is indicated by
one of the 12 icons that show
the direction from which the
wind is currently blowing. For

 CAUTION 

If you do not plan to
use the wind gauge
for a month or more,
remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak
chemicals that can
destroy electronic
parts.

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Ô NOTE Ô

• Measurements are
most accurate when
the wind is blowing at
least 6 MPH and less
than 30 MPH, and is
not variable or gusty.

• If the wind speed is
below 6 MPH,
appearson the
displayto indicate the
wind speed is too low.

• If the wind speed is
31-35 miles per hour,
the wind speed blinks
and the value shown
may not be accurate.
Above35milesper
hour,
the display to indicate
the wind speed is too
high.

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H appears on

example, when an 18-mile per
hour wind is blowing directly
into your face, the topmost
winddirectionicon darkens and
the reading

18 appears on the

display. Ô

18 mph wind

Wind
Direction
Icon

Wind Speed

The wind speed and wind
direction are updated
continuously until the gauge is
manually stopped or until it
times out (90 seconds). The
wind direction icon disappears
if no valid direction is received
in three seconds.

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OPERATION

1. Hold the wind gauge
upright so you can see the
display. Lift it above your
head and hold it steady.

2. Press the sense button.
While the wind gauge
measures the current wind
conditions, the 12 wind
direction icons alternately
flash until the wind
direction is computed. The
wind speed is continuously
updated,and

HOLD blinks to

indicate measurement is
taking place. Ô

3. After about three seconds,
one of the wind direction
icons darkens to show the
current wind direction. It is
continuously updated
unless no valid data is
received for about three
seconds.

Ô NOTE Ô

• If the gauge
measures for more
than 90 seconds, or if
you hold down the
sensebuttonformore
than 90 seconds, all
direction icons blink
for about 10 seconds.
The last
measurement is
shown on the display
for a few seconds.
then the gauge turns
off.

• The LED backlight
turnsonwhenyou
press the sense
button, and turns off
after stopping the
measurement for 10
seconds.

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Ô NOTE Ô

The wind gauge does
not retain the last
measurement when it
goes into power save
mode.

4. Press the sense button
again to stop measuring
andholdthelastresult.

USING POWER SAVE

If you do not press the sense
button within two minutes after
you turn on the wind gauge, it
automatically enters power
save mode and turns off. Ô

If the display is off, press the
sense button again to turn on
the wind gauge.

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USING THE FLASHLIGHT

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LIGHT/OFF —
Slide LIGHT/OFF
toLIGHTtoturn
on the flashlight.
Slide LIGHT/OFF
toOFFtoturnoff
the flashlight.
There is no power
save or automatic
off for the

Neck/Hand Strap
Hole — Attach a
neck or hand strap
(not supplied)for
easy carrying.

Ô NOTE Ô

Care

Keep the wind gauge
dry; if it gets wet, wipe
it dry immediately. Use
and store the wind
gauge only in normal
temperature
environments. Handle
the wind gauge
carefully; do not drop
it. Keep the wind
gauge away from dus
and dirt, and wipe it
with a damp cloth
occasionally to keep it
looking new.

If your wind gauge is
not performing as it
should, take it to your
local RadioShack
store for assistance.
Modifyingor tampering
with the wind gauge’s
internal components
can cause a
malfunction and might
invalidate its warranty

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply ..................6.0V DC (4 AAA Alkaline Batteries)

Operating Temperature ......... 14

Dimensions ..................................5

Weight..............................................................3.5oz. (100 g)

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.
Specifications are subject to change and improv ement
without notice.

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one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShackcompany-owned stores and authorizedRadioShack franchisees
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