Radio Shack 63-1517 User Manual

Infrared Ear

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Thermometer

63-1517

Step Two

Using the Infrared Ear Thermometer

• Press the button to turn on the thermometer. All display segments
appear briefly, followed by beeps. appears and the LCD displ ay

lights for a moment.

• Insert the ther mometer’s probe in to the ear canal
as follows.

Probe

Powe

Butto

LCD

Display

Step One

Installing Batteries

You will need...

T w o AA A ba tte ries

• Remove the battery compartment cover.

• Insert two batteries in the battery com­partment, as indica ted by the polarity
symbols (+ and- ) marked ins ide.

• Replace the ba ttery cover and snap into
place.

• For children one year or older, and adults:
pull the ear slightly backward to straighten the
ear canal. Then, i nsert the probe in the ea r as
far as it goes. Be sure t he probe fully seals t he
ear canal. Hold this position until the measure­ment is completed.

• For an infant less than one year old: pull the
ear straight back and insert the probe dire ctly
against the ear ca nal .

• Press the button until the ear thermometer
sounds a long beep.

• Remove the thermometer from the ear canal and read measurement.

If you want to take another measurement, wait un ti l the appears on
the LCD display. If no additional measure­ments are taken within one minute, the ther­mometer turns off automatically. Protect the
thermometer with the probe cap after each
use.

Y our Temperature
Err appears when you use the thermometer in

atmospheres out of its operating temperature

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range of 59 - 104
H displays if your temperature is higher than

o

109.2

L displays when your temperature is lower
than 89.6

F (42.9oC).

oF

F (15 - 40oC).

(32oC).

Prob
Cap

Step Three

Selecting the Degree Format

• Remove the battery compar tment cover.

• Remove one battery from the battery
compartment.

• Use tweezers to remove the bl ack tab
above the battery compartment to change
from Fahrenheit to Celsius. Replace the
tab to change from Celsius to Fahrenheit.

• Replace the battery and the battery com­partment cover.

• Press the button to display the new for­mat.

Do not throw the black tab away. Save
for future use.

What’s Included

Thermometer Carry Pouch

Strap Probe Cap

Troubleshooting

Battery Notes

We do not expect you to have any problems with your thermometer; but, if you do, t he following sugg estions might help.

Problem Suggestion

The display is blank after pressing the Power button. Be sure the batteries are inserted properly.
You cannot get the measurement or an abn ormal tempera-

ture appears in the display.

Be sure the tip of the probe is clean and has no damage.
Clean any excessive wax that may be c logged in your ear.
Then insert the probe again. See Step 2.

The ear thermome ter does not work after pressing th e but-

Be sure to start the thermometer after the

appears.

ton.

Care & Use

• Keep the thermometer dry. Never immerse
it in water.

• Keep the thermometer away from direct
sunlight, dust and dirt.

• Handle the thermometer carefully. Do not
drop it.

• Use and store the thermometer in normal
temperature environments.

• Wipe the thermometer occasionally with a
damp cloth to keep it looking new.

• To prevent damage to the probe’s le ns, do
not clean it with a paper towel or paper . Us e
a cotton swab, dipped in ru bbing alcoh ol, to
wipe it clean. Let it dry before use.

• Do not touch the probe with your finger.
Protect the probe with the probe cap after
each use.

• Do not disassemble the thermometer. If it
does not work properly, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.

Hints & Tips

• To obtain a precise temperature measurement, first clean your ear of
all excessive earwax.

• Your temperature may differ for each ea r. To get an accurate reading,
always take your temperature in the same ear.

• Take your temperat ure when you relax, and never take your tempera­ture after exercise or a bath. Rest at least 20 minutes afterward.

• Do not use the thermometer if you suffer from ear diseases, or your
ear canal is wet.

• Keep portable phones away from the thermometer to prevent malfunc­tion.

• If you have hair in your ear, the measured temperature may be lower
than your actual temperature.

• If the following conditions occu r, we recommend you take your tempe r­ature at least three times and use the highest reading.

• Infants under t hree months old.

• Children under three years old who have a compromised
immune system.

• This is your first time using the thermometer. Practice until you
get accurate and consistent read ings.

• Use only fresh batt eries of the r equ ired siz e
and recommended type. RadioShack alka­line batteries can be purchased at your local
RadioShack store.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different
types of batteries (alkaline, standard, or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and prop ­erly. Do not burn or bury them.

• If you do not plan to use your thermometer
for a month or more, re move the batteries.
Batteries can leak chemicals that may
destroy electronic pa rts .

• When the display dims or battery weakens,
the appears on the display. Replace the
batteries.

Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and work­manship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack com­pany-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED HEREIN, Radi o Sh a ck MAKES NO EXPRESS W ARR AN T IES AND ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR­TICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN
LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra­dioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY
OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE
CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIM­ITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA,
PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSI­BILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the ex clusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty pe riod, take the product and the Ra­dioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at
its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by produ ct repair without
charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c)
refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is
made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be
used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are war­ranted for the remainder of the orig inal warrant y period. You will be charged for repair or re­placement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God,
abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper
installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or cur­rent; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack A uthorized Service F acility;
(c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping
or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or re­installation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.

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