Page 2 - Table of Contents
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 2 of 31 Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 2 Congratulations .....................................................................................
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Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 4 of 31 Congratulations You have just purchased the world’s first Internet-Powered Weather Station. Weather Direct® uses the power of the Internet to deliver weather data and other important information tailored to you, because you are in control of the information it de...
Page 6 - What You Need to Get Started:; Alkaline
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 6 of 31 What You Need to Get Started: • High-speed Internet connection – cable, DSL or other broadband Internet service will work. NOTE: If you only have a Dial-Up Internet connection, Weather Direct® will not work. However, you can use Weather Direct® Lite with a Dial-U...
Page 7 - in a web browser and click “REGISTER” at the top; Hardware Installation
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 7 of 31 IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Please DO NOT insert batteries into the Wireless Display or the Outdoor Sensor until instructed to do so. Connect the Gateway to an available LAN port on your network router with the LAN cable (included) and then power up the Gateway with the A...
Page 8 - Gateway Installation
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 8 of 31 Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options NOTE: Move the Wireless Outdoor Sensor into its intended location and wait for 10 minutes to make sure the outdoor temperature is still being received by the Wireless Display. Press the “SNOOZE” Key on your Wireless ...
Page 9 - Online Resources
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 9 of 31 If you require a longer LAN cable to mount the Gateway in a desired location, any standard Category 5 network cable will work, but a crossover cable may not work. Crossover cables designed to connect two computers without networking hardware may not work with you...
Page 10 - Time Setting on Wireless Display
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 10 of 31 Features • Free Forecasts for Over 40,000 Locations in the United States and Canada, Including Your Hometown, Golf Courses, Parks Sports Venues and More. • Automatically Updates Itself via the Gateway • 4 Day Forecast with Daily Sky Condition Icons • Specific Fo...
Page 11 - Wireless Outdoor Sensor; Edit Device Settings Online
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 11 of 31 Display. The Daylight Saving Time (DST) checkbox on your Wireless Display settings at www.weatherdirect.com is selected by default because most locations observe DST. If you are in a location that does not observe DST, please make sure to uncheck this box. Wirel...
Page 14 - Wireless Display Operation
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 14 of 31 Wireless Display Operation This section will teach you how to use your Wireless Display once you have completed online registration. There are 6 control Keys located on the front of the Wireless Display: “Forecast ”, “A”, “B”, “C”, “SET” and “MODE”. There are 3 ...
Page 16 - “MODE” Key; Forecast from 12:00 AM – 5:59 AM with Daily HI/LO Temperature
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 16 of 31 “MODE” Key Specific Forecasts help you prepare for different weather conditions during the day by providing weather information for Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Night. You'll know if the weather during the morning commute will be different from the weather du...
Page 18 - Listen to a Severe Weather Alert; Change the Volume of Audio Playback; Change a Setting While Using the “SET” Modes
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 18 of 31 • After changing the forecast location or other setting on the web site, it can be up to six hours for your next scheduled automatic update. • After adding an Expansion Option to your Wireless Display, it can be up to six hours for your next scheduled automatic ...
Page 19 - “A, B and C” Keys – Custom Audio Feeds; “Edit Device Settings Online”
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 19 of 31 Forecast “ ” Key Hear the Talking Weather Forecast • Press the Key to hear the Talking Weather Forecast with custom greeting message. You can set the custom greeting message to be spoken before the forecast. • It will take the server a little time to process you...
Page 20 - Hear the Audio Feed Assigned to the “A, B or C” Key; Press; “SET” Key; When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is Active; Changing Settings on Your Wireless Display
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 20 of 31 Hear the Audio Feed Assigned to the “A, B or C” Key • Press the “A, B or C” Key to hear the Audio Feeds you chose • It will take the server a little time to process your Audio Feeds after you make changes to your setup. Please be patient. While the server proces...
Page 22 - TO PERFORM THE FACTORY RESET:; FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days; 4 Days of FREE Expansion Options, including:
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 22 of 31 WARNING: Deleting the Wireless Display from a user account on www.weatherdirect.com will erase the weather and other setup information such as forecast locations from the Wireless Display. If you have trouble registering your Wireless Display after multiple at...
Page 23 - Four Additional Forecast Locations; Four Additional Locations Expansion; Severe Weather Alerts
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 23 of 31 Four Additional Forecast Locations The standard Weather Direct® Wireless Display includes weather information for one location. - But what about the weather happening in other places that are important to you? In addition to your standard location, the Four Addi...
Page 24 - Types of Severe Weather Alerts:; Warnings
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 24 of 31 Types of Severe Weather Alerts: Warnings Blizzard Heavy Rainfall Severe Thunderstorm Coastal Flood Heavy Snow Severe Wind Excessive Heat Heavy Snowfall Small Craft Flash Flood High Wind Special Marine Flood Hurricane Force Storm Freeze Ice Storm Tornado Frost La...
Page 25 - Forecast Icons Explained
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 25 of 31 Forecast Icons Explained There are two sets of icons presented on your Wireless Display, one for day and one for night. A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons. Night icons only available with the Micro Forecast Exp...
Page 26 - Care and Maintenance; Battery Low Icons
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 26 of 31 Care and Maintenance • Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate readings. • Precautions shall be taken when handling the batteries. Injuries, burns, or property damage may be resulted i...
Page 27 - Visit; Specifications; Temperature Range; Every 6 Hours; Weather Direct® Wireless Range; Power Requirements
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 27 of 31 Battery Replacement We recommend that you replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of these units. Please see the battery life in the specifications below. Help us to keep our environment clean. Return used batteries to an authoriz...
Page 28 - Wireless Display: 3 “C”; Liability Disclaimer; temperature and weather forecast for the selected location.
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 28 of 31 Wireless Display: 3 “C” Alkaline Batteries (not included) Wireless Gateway: Included AC Adapter & LAN Cable Wireless Temperature Sensor: 2 “AA” Alkaline Batteries (not included) Liability Disclaimer • The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsib...
Page 29 - FCC Statements; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 29 of 31 FCC Statements Statement according to FCC part 15.21: Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Statement according to FCC part 15.105: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply ...
Page 30 - Warranty Information
Version 1.0 - 9/25/2008 Page 30 of 31 Warranty Information La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and u...
