LATEC 8808-6

LATEC Digital Alarm Clock Model 8808-6 User Manual

Comprehensive instructions for setup, operation, and maintenance.

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the LATEC Digital Alarm Clock Model 8808-6. This manual provides detailed instructions to help you set up, operate, and maintain your new alarm clock. Please read this manual thoroughly before use and retain it for future reference.

2. Safety Information

3. Package Contents

4. Product Overview

Familiarize yourself with the components of your LATEC Digital Alarm Clock.

LATEC Digital Alarm Clock showing 11:00 AM and 28 degrees Celsius temperature.

Figure 1: Front view of the LATEC Digital Alarm Clock, displaying the time as 11:00 AM and the temperature as 28°C. The clock features a large LED display with clear white digits for time and blue digits for temperature. Alarm indicators 1 and 2 are visible below the time.

Controls and Display Elements:

5. Setup

5.1 Powering On and Charging

  1. Connect the provided USB charging cable to the USB charging port on the back of the alarm clock.
  2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a 5V/1A or 5V/2A USB power adapter (not included) or a USB port.
  3. The clock will power on, and the LED display will light up. A built-in button battery stores settings during power outages.
  4. When connected to power, the display remains on. If running on battery only, the display will turn off after 6 seconds to conserve power.

6. Operating Instructions

6.1 Setting the Time

  1. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds to enter time setting mode. The hour digits will flash.
  2. Use the "+" or "-" buttons to adjust the hour.
  3. Press SET again to confirm the hour and move to minute setting. The minute digits will flash.
  4. Use the "+" or "-" buttons to adjust the minute.
  5. Press SET again to confirm the minute and exit time setting mode.

6.2 Setting 12/24 Hour Format

While in normal time display mode, press the SET button once to toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour formats. In 12-hour format, "AM" or "PM" will be displayed.

6.3 Setting Alarms (Alarm 1 & Alarm 2)

The clock features two independent alarms.

  1. Press and hold the ALARM 1 button (or ALARM 2 button) for 3 seconds. The alarm hour digits will flash.
  2. Use the "+" or "-" buttons to adjust the alarm hour.
  3. Press the ALARM 1 button (or ALARM 2 button) again to confirm the hour and move to minute setting. The alarm minute digits will flash.
  4. Use the "+" or "-" buttons to adjust the alarm minute.
  5. Press the ALARM 1 button (or ALARM 2 button) again to confirm the minute and exit alarm setting mode.
  6. To activate or deactivate an alarm, short press the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button. An alarm icon (① or ②) will appear on the display when active.

6.4 Snooze Function

When an alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to activate the snooze function. The alarm will pause for 5 minutes and then sound again. This can be repeated until another button is pressed to turn off the alarm completely.

6.5 Brightness Adjustment

The clock has 4 manual brightness levels and an automatic dimming feature.

6.6 Volume Adjustment

When an alarm is sounding or during volume setting, use the "+" or "-" buttons to adjust the alarm volume to your preferred level.

6.7 Temperature Display

The clock displays the ambient temperature. You can switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit by pressing the "-" button in normal time display mode.

6.8 Voice Control Mode

When the clock is running on battery power (not connected to USB), it enters voice control mode to save energy. The display will turn off after 6 seconds.

7. Maintenance

8. Troubleshooting

ProblemPossible CauseSolution
Display is off or dim.Battery saving mode (on battery power) or low battery.Connect to USB power. If on battery, activate display with sound or SNOOZE/LIGHT button. Charge the device.
Alarm does not sound.Alarm is not activated or volume is too low.Ensure the alarm icon (① or ②) is visible on the display. Adjust alarm volume using "+" or "-".
Time is incorrect.Time was not set correctly or power interruption.Re-set the time following section 6.1. The internal battery should maintain settings during brief power outages.
Voice control not working.Clock is connected to USB power, or ambient noise is insufficient.Disconnect from USB power to enable voice control. Ensure sound is above 90 dB.

9. Specifications

10. Warranty and Support

LATEC products are designed for reliability and performance. For warranty information or technical support, please refer to the retailer's policy or contact LATEC customer service through their official channels. Please have your model number (8808-6) and purchase details ready when contacting support.