AcuRite 08553W Weather Radio - Manual (Page 7)

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Set the Time
After the DST preference is set you will automatically move on to Current Time
setting. Press the “p” or “q” buttons to adjust the hour. Press the “u ” button
to set the minutes. Press the “p” or “q” buttons to adjust the minutes, then
press the “u ” button to set AM or PM. Press the “p” or “q” buttons to select
“AM” or “PM”. Press “OK” to confirm your selection.
NOTE: To receive correct starting and ending times of advisories, watches, and
warnings the time MUST be set to the current time.
Set the Date
After the time is set you will automatically move on to the Date setting. The
display will read “MONTH 01”. Press the “p” or “q” buttons to adjust the
month. Press “OK” to confirm your selection.
Next, set the date by pressing the “p” or “q” buttons. Press “OK” to confirm
your selection.
Finally, enter the YEAR by pressing the “p” or “q” buttons. Press “OK” to
confirm your selection.
Quick Setup is Complete
The display will read “SETUP COMPLETE” and will display the default clock
screen.
Manual Setup
Advanced preferences can be set with the Manual Setup process. To access
Manual Setup, press the “MENU” button. The display will show “ ”.
Navigate left by pressing “t”. Press “OK” to enter into Manual Setup. Use the
“t” or “u” buttons to scroll throught the following options: EDIT FIPS CODE,
EDIT CHANNEL, EDIT TIME/DATE, EDIT ALERTS.
You can exit by pressing the “MENU” button.
Edit the SAME # (FIPS Code)
To edit the code, press the “p” or “q” buttons to adjust the currently selected
(flashing) digit. Press “t” or “u” buttons to select the digit you would like
to adjust. Press “OK” to confirm your selection. The display will read “ADD
ANOTHER FIPS CODE”. You can enter up to 10 codes.
Note: Regardless of the SAME / FIPS code(s) entered, you will only receive
alerts within your local range.