• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. Preparation 5 63-1028.A.fm Page 6 Monday, October 9, 2000 9:07 AM Follow these steps to install batteries. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow marked on the cover to remove it. 2. Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. The thermometer beeps and IN, OUT, MAX, MIN, and -188.8° E (test characters) appear, then IN and the indoor temperature appear 6 Preparation 63-1028.A.fm Page 7 Monday, October 9, 2000 9:07 AM (if IN/OUT is set to IN) or OUT and the outdoor temperature appear (if IN/ OUT is set to OUT). 3. Replace the cover. When the display characters dim or disappear or the thermometer stops operating properly, replace the batteries. Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the thermometer for a month or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. Preparation 7 63-1028.A.fm Page 8 Monday, October 9, 2000 9:07 AM Note: If the thermometer does not operate after you install the batteries, simply remove and re-install them. MOUNTING You can place the thermometer on a flat surface, or mount it on the wall using the supplied screw. For measuring the outside temperature, the thermometer’s sensor cord extends up to 9.8 feet (3 meters). You can easily mount the sensor to a flat surface on an outside location (such as a window) by using the supplied suction cup. Selecting a Location Choose a location indoors near a window through which you can route the remote sensor cord outside. 8 Preparation 63-1028.A.fm Page 9 Monday, October 9, 2000 9:07 AM Cautions: • Do not place the thermometer or remote sensor where they will be in direct sunlight. • Keep the thermometer and sensor away from hot or cold sources such as stoves, heating and air conditioning vents, and radiators. • Do not place the thermometer in water or in a location where it is likely to get wet. Only the remote sensor and its cord are water resistant. • Avoid placing the sensor’s cord where it could be pinched or cut. Preparation 9 63-1028.A.fm Page 10 Monday, October 9, 2000 9:07 AM Mounting the Thermometer To set the thermometer on a flat surface, slide the built-in stand away from the back of the unit, then pull the stand up until it snaps into place. To mount the thermometer on a wall using the keyhole slot on the back of the thermometer and the supplied screw, follow these steps. 1. Use the supplied screw to drill a hole in the wall at the desired mounting location so the head extends about 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) from the wall. 10 Preparation 63-1028.A.fm Page 11 Monday, October 9, 2000 9:07 AM You can mount the outdoor sensor using the supplied suction cup and attach it to a flat surface (such as a window). 1.Route the sensor and its 2. Position the keyhole slot over the screw and slide the thermometer down to secure it. Mounting the Sensor cord through a nearby window. 2. Press the supplied suction cup onto the window’s outside surface. Preparation 11 63-1028.A.fm Page 12 Monday, October 9, 2000 9:07 AM 3. Hang the sensor’s plastic loop on the suction cup’s hook. ¶ Operation The thermometer automatically measures the outdoor and indoor temperature and updates its display every 60 seconds. Each time you press a button on the thermometer, however, the thermometer updates the temperatures every 10 seconds for the next 4 minutes. Then it resumes the 60-second cycle. DISPLAYING/ANNOUNCING THE TEMPERATURE Set IN/OUT to IN to display the current indoor temperature. The thermometer says “indoor” if the volume is turned on. Set IN/ 12 Operation 63-1028.A.fm Page 13 Monday, October 9, 2000 9:07 AM OUT to OUT to display the current outdoor temperature. The thermometer says “outdoor.” To hear the thermometer announce the current outdoor and indoor temperatures, press TALKING. Note: If _ _ _ _ °For _ _ _ _ °C appears, this means that the temperature has exceeded or fallen below the thermometer’s measurement range. When the temperature returns to within the measurement range, the display returns to the current temperature display. Operation 13 63-1028.A.fm Page 14 Monday, October 9, 2000 9:07 AM CHANGING THE DEGREE FORMAT You can view the temperature in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C) format on the thermometer. To change the degree format for both the indoor and outdoor displays, slide °C/°F on the back of the thermometer to the desired setting. The thermometer says “Celsius” when you select °C and “Fahrenheit” when you select °F. 14 Operation 63-1028.A.fm Page 15 Monday, October 9, 2000 9:07 AM ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Your thermometer has three voice announcement settings: high, low, and off. To set the volume, repeatedly press VOLUME on the back of the thermometer until (high) or (low) appears, or unt...