PAGE 1 (COVER) Internet Weather Station Wireless Weather Forecaster Instruction Manual and Warranty Information EC-WS115 1 Year Limited Warranty PAGES 2-3 Begin each day with true confidence. Thank you for purchasing The Sharper Image® Internet Weather Station Wireless Weather Forecaster. This product, along with entire The Sharper Image collection, connects high-tech innovation with high-quality design to provide you with years of dependability and enjoyment.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons: • Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children, invalids or disabled persons. • Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by THE SHARPER IMAGE; specifically any attachments not provided with the unit. • Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord, plug, cable or housing.
PAGE 4 [INSERT LINE DRAWING OF FRONT OF IMAGE] PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: What is needed from you: Software : Compatible with Windows 2000, XP-32 bits & Vista-32 bits (Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 required) USB : 1.1 or above Transmission : Up to a 300 ft.
PAGES 5-? Internet Weather Station Wireless Overview Internet Connection on USB Transmitter your Personal Computer Digital 5-Day Weather Forecast Main Unit (Receiver) Receiving your 5-DAY Weather Forecast The Internet Weather Station Wireless Weather Forecaster is powered by your home Internet service. Your personalized 5-day forecast data is uploaded directly from your PC and is automatically sent to the Main Unit wirelessly, via USB transmitter.
Getting Started Here is your quick start guide for basic setup: 1) Insert 4 (four) AA batteries into the Main Unit. 2) Install 2 (two) AAA batteries into the USB transmitter. 3) Connect the USB transmitter to your PC via USB port. 4) This program is PC compatible ONLY. Ensure that your PC is connected to the Internet. Insert CD and begin installation by running the “INSTALL_2380.EXE” program or the ”NIS01_ INSTALL_2380.EXE” program. (The CD includes either one of the above programs.
MAIN UNIT Button Names and Functions There is one top key. This can be used for two reasons: 1) Press [SNOOZE/MODE] to trigger snooze alarm.
INSTALLATION We make wireless technology easy to install. Just follow the steps below for each of the two units: The Main Unit (Receiver) and the USB transmitter (for your home computer). SETTING UP THE MAIN UNIT (RECEIVER) BATTERY INSTALLATION: Slide to open battery door, install 4 (four) AA batteries according to the polarity indicated. Close battery door.
ESTABLISH RF CONNECTION WITH MAIN UINIT: - Ensure that you have successfully received a 5-Day forecast on your PC program (for your home city) before setting up the RF connection. - Place the USB transmitter and Main Unit away from metal and any source of interference such as a PC monitor, mobile phones, appliances, TV, etc. - It is recommended to start with a short distance (Example: Within 2 ft.) between the two units for initial RF setup.
RECEIVING 5-DAY FORECAST INFORMATION AUTOMATIC FORECAST UPDATE 1) After your PC is turned on or rebooted, the PC program will access the Internet server for a weather forecast update and start sending data to the Main Unit automatically. 2) If your PC is turned on all the time with Internet connection, weather forecast will be updated periodically from the Internet and will be sent to the Main Unit automatically.
VIEW WEATHER DETAILS ON-DEMAND: HIGH / LOW TEMPERATURE FORECAST Press [MODE] repeatedly until “HI” & “LO” icons appear. Press [C/F] button to select degree C or F. AVERAGE HUMIIDTY FORECAST Press [MODE] repeatedly until “RH%” icon appears. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION FORECAST Press [MODE] repeatedly until “PRECIP” icon appears. RAINFALL FORECAST Press [MODE] repeatedly until the “RAIN” icon appears. Press [RAIN] to select rainfall “mm” or “inch” unit of measurement.
Fail to receive RF signal from USB transmitter. (See “ESTABLISH RF CONNECTION WITH MAIN UINIT” section to reconnect the USB transmitter.) RECEIVING THE LASTEST UPDATED FORECAST The top line displays the last updated weather forecast time in MM/DD hour-minute display format. If your PC is not connected to the Internet for more than 10 days, all forecast information will show “ - - “ until the PC is connected to the Internet again.
LOW BATTERY INDICATION An easy-to-read low battery indication symbol is featured on the Main Unit and the USB transmitter. If necessary, simply replace batteries, and then follow the setup procedure “GETTING STARTED” in the beginning of this booklet.
PC PROGRAM VIEW After installation, a small toolbar icon of your PC program appears on the lower right of the Window indicating your program is running and it will automatically access 5-day forecast information periodically while your PC is online. You may open the above PC program window by double clicking this toolbar icon to view full details. NOTE: If the toolbar icon disappears (not hidden), your PC program is terminated and no longer has access to weather information from the Internet.
UPDATE FORECAST Click [UPDATE FORECAST] to manually receive a 5-day forecast from the Internet and display on the program. SEND TO RECEIVER Click [SEND TO RECEIVER] to manually send the 5-day forecast data to the Main Unit via the USB transmitter. It may take ten minutes to one hour to update the entire 5-day forecast data onto the Main Unit. SELECT LOCATIONS The choice is all yours.
- Click tab to select “CITY 1”, “CITY 2”, “CITY 3” or “CITY 4.” - Click [SET LOCATION] to select the location. - Click [SAVE] to save & exit the setting. The PC program will automatically update the 5-day forecast of your selected cities from the Internet. - To view the weather forecast of your preset city list, click on the corresponding city number’s tab. NOTE: The forecast information of city 1, 2, 3 & 4 is for your viewing at home and will not be sent to your Main Unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Computer: Ensure that you are using Windows 2000, XP (32 bits) or Vista (32 bits) and your PC is connected to the Internet. Try browsing through a couple of websites to make sure. During the CD installation, if the program detected that Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 driver was not installed in your Windows before, it will prompt you to install the driver. Follow the instruction to install the driver and complete the rest of the installation. 2.
LAST SPREAD (last 2 pages before back cover) Maintenance To Store You may leave the unit on display, or you can store it in its box in a cool, dry place. To Clean Use only a soft dry cloth to clean the enclosure of the unit. NEVER use liquids or abrasive cleaner to clean. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user warranty. 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.
BACK COVER (last page) LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY The Sharper Image sells its products with the intent that they are free of defects in manufacture and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. The Sharper Image warrants that its products will be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty extends only to consumers and does not extend to Retailers.
IB-EC-WS115 The Sharper Image Service Center 1.800.466.3342 8:30 – 5:00 p.m. (EST) M – F Mail To: The Sharper Image Consumer Relations Service Center Dept. 168 3000 Pontiac Trail Commerce Township, MI 48390 e-mail: cservice@thesharperimage.
