Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WD-3103U La Crosse Technology
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Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 1 of 25 WD-3103U 4 DAY INTERNET POWERED WEATHER STATION Owner’s Manual WEATHER DIRECT® Presented by La Crosse Technology ® La Crosse Technology, Ltd.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 2 of 25 T able of Content s Table of Contents ............................................................................................................. ............... 2 Congratulations ............................
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 3 of 25 Four Addi tional Forecast Locations ........................................................................................... 17 Severe Weather Alerts .........................................................
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 4 of 25 Congratulations You have just purchased the world’s firs t Internet-Powered Weather Station. Weather Direct® uses the pow er of the Internet to de liver weather data and other important information tailored to you, because you are in control of the information it delivers.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 5 of 25 The Gateway uses only 1 watt of power with a two year battery life on the Wireless Display and Temperature sensor . Since the Weather Direct® system works even when your computer is off, you save money on electricity.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 6 of 25 What Y ou Need to Get St arted: • 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.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 7 of 25 IMPORT ANT 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 AC Adapter (included).
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 8 of 25 Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options NOTE: Move the Wireless Outdoo r Sensor into its intended location and wait for 10 minutes to make sure the outdoor temperature is still being received by the Wireless Disp lay.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 9 of 25 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 your Gateway.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 10 of 25 • Wireless Outdoor Temperature • Monitor Your Outdoor Temperatur e From Anywhere in the World on a Free Membership to the Online W eather Club.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 11 of 25 The Outdoor Temperature Sensor uses 2 x “AA”, Alkaline batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the sensor. 2. Insert the batteries , observing the correct polarity (see marking).
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 12 of 25 “MODE” Key Specific Forecasts help you prepare for di fferent weather conditions during the day by providing weather information for Mo rning, Afternoon, Ev ening and Night. You'll know if the weather during the mo rning commute will be different from the weather during the rest of the day.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 13 of 25 7. ONLY DAY Shows only the Daily forecast when y ou are only interested in the weather for the day rather than forecasts for morning, afternoon, evening or night. “ALARM” Key Turn Alarm ON/OFF • Press the “ALARM” Key to turn the alarm ON.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 14 of 25 “+” Key Toggle Between Time, Date & Tem per ature • The “+” Key cycles through the date, seconds and indoor temperature on the top segment of the LCD Manually Request a Weathe r Direct® Data Update • When you register your Wireless Display, the weather data is updated within a few minutes.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 15 of 25 “LCD” and number (0-7) will flash near the top. “SET LCD CONTRAST” will scroll across the bottom Press the “+” Key to update t he LCD Contrast settings.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 16 of 25 Press the ‘+” Key to view se cond part of the Device ID under “SEC 2” Press the “SET” Key to exit SET mode Factory Reset of Wireless Display .
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 17 of 25 14 Days of FREE Expansion Options, including: 1. 4 Additional Forecast Locat ions on your Wireless Display Four Additional Forecast Locations The standard Weather Direct® Wireless Dis play includes weather information for one location.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 18 of 25 Types of Severe Weather Al erts: Warnings Blizzard Heavy Rainfall Severe Thunderstorm Coastal Flood Heavy Snow Severe Wind Excessive Heat Heavy Snowfall Small Cra.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 19 of 25 Forecast Icons Explained There are two sets of icons presented on your Wireless Display, one for day and one for night.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 20 of 25 Care and Maintenance • Extreme temperatures, vibrati on and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate readings. • Precautions shall be taken when handl ing the batteries.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 21 of 25 Battery Replacement We recommend that you replace the ba tteries 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.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 22 of 25 Power Requirement s NOTE: Rechargeable b atteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between bran ds and types.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 23 of 25 FCC S t atement s Statement according to FCC part 15.21: Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 24 of 25 W arranty Information La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.
Version 2.4 - 9/23/2008 Page 25 of 25 PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORM ATION. THIS PR ODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH. This warranty gives you specific legal ri ghts.
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