5PROGRAM MODEAfter the batteries have been installed the minute digits of the time display will flash,signaling that the program mode has been automatically entered. If no buttons arepressed, the digits will stop flashing after 50 seconds. To enter the programming mode(when not automatically entered) hold down the RAIN/SET button for 2 seconds—theminute digits will flash. The Program Mode is laid out in a manner that allows you toprogram each function separately, or you can follow the instructions entirely to programthe Rain Monitor. Complete programming is usually done for the initial set-up, and willrequire you to skip step 1 of programming sections II through VI.I) FUNCTION BUTTONSThere are 2 function buttons located on the front of the Rain Monitor, and under theLCD screen. The function buttons are labeled: RAIN/SET, and HISTORY/+. SeeFigure 1.II) TIME SETTING1) Hold down the RAIN/SET button for 2 seconds, or until the minute-digitsflash.2) Press the HISTORY/+ button to adjust the minutes.3) Press the RAIN/SET button to confirm the minutes and to shift to set thehour.4) The hour-digits should now be flashing. Press the HISTORY/+ button toadjust the hour.Note: An “A” (a.m.) or a “P” (p.m.) will appear to the right of the timedisplay, set the time accordingly.5) Press the RAIN/SET button to confirm the hour setting, and to advance toset the date.III) DATE SETTING1) Hold down the RAIN/SET button for 2 seconds, press the RAIN/SET button2 more times—until the first digit of the date (the month) flashes (default is“1.1”).2) Press the HISTORY/+ button to adjust the month.3) Press the RAIN/SET button to confirm the month, and to shift to set the date.4) Press the HISTORY/+ button to adjust the date.5) Press the RAIN/SET button to confirm the date, and to advance to set theweekday.