Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WD-3210 La Crosse Technology
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Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 1 of 25 WD-3210 4 DAY INTERNET POWERED WEATHER STATION Owner’s Manual WEATHER DIRECT® Presented by La Crosse Technology ® La Crosse Technology, Ltd.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 2 of 25 T able of Content s Table of Contents ............................................................................................................. ............... 2 Congratulations ...........................
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 3 of 25 Factory Rese t of Wireless Display ................................................................................................. 16 FREE Trial of Expansion Op tions for 14 Days ............................
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 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 1.1 - 11/12/2008 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 1.1 - 11/12/2008 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.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 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 1.1 - 11/12/2008 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 1.1 - 11/12/2008 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 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 10 of 25 • Time and Date Set Automatically • Low Battery Indicator on the LCD and the web site for the Wireless Display and Outdoor Sensors • Expansion Options: 1. View Up To Five Forecast Locations on the Wireless Display 2.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 11 of 25 2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking). 3. Replace the battery co mpartment cover on the unit. Press the “SNOOZE” Key on your Wi reless Display to show the outdoor temperature at any time.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 12 of 25 Wireless Display Operation This section will teach you how to us e your Wireless Display once you have completed online registration. There ar e 5 control Keys located on the back of the Wireless Display: “SET”, “+”, “SNOOZE”, “ALARM” and “MODE”.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 13 of 25 5. ROTATE Rotates between the four Micro Fo recasts and the Daily Forecast 6. NEXT SECTION Shows the forecast for the next six hour period so you can be prepared for the upcoming weather. If it was morni ng now, it would show the afternoon forecast.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 14 of 25 Change the Display Mode • Press the “SNOOZE” Key to cycle through the type of detailed weather information that will display below the forecast icons: 1. Sunshine Forecast 2. % Chance of Rain/Snow 3. Amount of Rain/Snow 4.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 15 of 25 “SET” Key When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Ex pa nsion Option is Active Press the “SET” Key to toggle between the forecast locations on the Wireless Display when the ADD 4 LOCATIONS Exp ansion Option is active. The name of the location will appear briefly on the bo ttom of the LCD when it is selected.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 16 of 25 NOTE: You can silence an Acoustic We ather Warning by pressing any Key. Set Mode 3 - Set Text Scrolling Speed (1-4) 8. Press the “SET” Key until “Scr” flashes at the top and “SET SCROLL SPEED” scrolls across the bottom 9.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 17 of 25 WARNING: Deleting the Wireless Display from a user account on www.weatherdirect.com will erase the weather a nd ot her setup information such as forecast lo cations from the Wirele ss Display. If you have trouble registering your Wirele ss Display after multiple attempts, you can try a Factory Reset.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 18 of 25 Display. Every press of the “SET” Ke y rotates through the list of available locations. Now you can keep an eye on the weather where your daughter goes to school, your favorite vacation spot, your parents’ house and more.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 19 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 Cr.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 20 of 25 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 Expansion Option.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 21 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 handli ng the batteries.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 22 of 25 T roubleshooting Visit www.weatherdirect.com/help for information on troubleshooting. S pecifications Temperature Range Indoor Range: 14.1°F to 100°F (-9.9°C to 37.7°C) Outdoor Range: -39.8°F to + 139.8°F (-39.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 23 of 25 Liability Disclaimer • The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any c onsequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place.
Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 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 1.1 - 11/12/2008 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 rights.
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