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Auto Power Save – 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. LowBattery Icon –Indicateswhenitistimeto replace the battery. Sense Button — Press to activate the wind gauge. Flashlight – Has a flashlight. ! IMPORTANT ! If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph, go to the box on that page with the corresponding icon for pertinent information. o o — Warning ! — Important ..—Caution O —Hint O —Note OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. © 2003 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack 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 compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. 3. Replace the cover. When . flashes or the wind gauge stops operating properly, replace the batteries. o • READING MEASUREMENTS The following display appears each time you press the sense button totakea new 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 o WARNING oDispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. .. 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. O NOTE O • 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, L appears on the display to 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. Above35miles per hour, H appears on the display to indicate the wind speed is too high. example, when an 18-mile per hour wind is blowing directly into your face, the topmost wind direction icon darkens and the reading 18 appears on the display. O 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. 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. O 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. O NOTE O • If the gauge measures for more than 90 seconds, or if you hold down the sensebuttonfor more 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. O NOTE O 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 andholdthe last result. 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. O If the display is off, press the sense button again to turn on the wind gauge. USING THE FLASHLIGHT LIGHT/OFF — Slide LIGHT/OFF to LIGHTtoturn on the flashlight. Slide LIGHT/OFF to OFFtoturnoff 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. O NOTE O 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 ...