La Crosse Technology Weather Direct Lite WD-2512UR-B manual

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 1 of 25 WD-2512UR-B 2 DAY INTERNET POWERED WEATHER STATION Owner’s Manual WEATHER DIRECT® LITE Presented by La Crosse Technology ® La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.weatherdirect.com 2809 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone 608-785-7935[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 2 of 25 T able of Content s Table of Contents ............................................................................................................. ............... 2  Congratulations ..............................................................................................................................[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 3 of 25 Add Optional Secure Weather Ga teway ....................................................................................... 17  Types of Severe W eather Aler ts: .......................................................................................... 18  Forecast Icon s Explained ......................[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 4 of 25 Congratulations You have just purchased the world’s firs t Internet-Powered Weather Station. Weather Direct® LITE 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 delivers. We understand that no one likes [...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 5 of 25 Included in the Box The WD-2512UR-B 2 Day Wireless Foreca st Station is a complete Weather Direct® LITE system that includes: • WD-2512UR-B Wireless Display – Provides weather forecast information, time, date and other cust om data from the Internet. Also receives and displays wireless ou tdoor temperatur [...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 6 of 25 What Y ou Need to Get St arted: • Internet connection – dial-up, cable, DSL or other Internet service will work. • Valid e-mail address – required to make sure you can retrieve your password and receive other inform ation about your user profile. • When Optional TX-50U Wireless Ou tdoor Temperature Se[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 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. Set Up your WD-2512UR-B Open www.weatherdirect.com in a web browser and cli ck “REGISTER” at the top of the page. Our Online Registration Wiza rd will guide you through the complete [...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 8 of 25 bottom of the Sensor onto the holding pegs of the stand until they click into place in the grooves on the Sensor. To Wall Mount the Outdoor Sensor: The Outdoor Sensor is weather re sistant, but not water proof. To ensure maximum Sensor life, mount it in a covered place out of the elements like under the eaves. [...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 9 of 25 Features • Free Forecasts for Over 40,000 Locat ions in the United States and Canada, Including Your Hometown, Golf Courses, Parks Sports Venues and More. • Automatically Updates Itself via the Wireless USB Transceiver • 2 Day Forecast with Daily Sky Condition Icons • Specific Forecast for Morning, Afte[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 10 of 25 Zone available per Wireless 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. Optional TX-50U Wireless O[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 11 of 25 Alarm Icon LCD Has 2 Day Forecasts Starting with “ TOD A Y ”. Both Days Have a Sky Condition Icon  with Dail y HI and LO Temperature 4 Function Keys Time Scrolling T ext Display: Scrolls Location, Out door Temperat ure, Weather Data Battery Compartment Display D ate, Se conds, or In door T emperature ?[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 12 of 25 2. AFTERNOON Forecast from 12:00 PM - 5:59 PM with Daily HI/LO Temperature 3. EVENING Forecast from 6:00 PM - 11:59 PM with Daily HI/LO Temperature 4. NIGHT Forecast from 12:00 AM – 5:59 AM with Daily HI/LO Temperature 5. ROTATE Rotates between the four Micro Fo recasts and the Daily Forecast 6. NEXT SECTION[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 13 of 25 • Press the “ALARM” key once more to return to normal display “+” Key Toggle Between Time, Date & Tem perature • The “+” Key cycles through the date, seconds and indoor temperature on the top segment of the LCD View Outdoor Temperatur e – Only With Optional TX-50U Wireless Outdoor Tempera[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 14 of 25 Changing Settings on Your Wireless Display Press and hold the “SET” Key until the Wi reless Display beeps to enter the SET mode. Press the “SET” Key to toggle through the four SET modes. If you wait for 5 seconds without pressing a key, the Wi reless Display will exit the SET mode and return to normal [...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 15 of 25  There are four speeds available – “1” is the slowest and “4” is the fastest  Press the “+” Key to change the scroll speed.  Press the “SET” Key to save the current settings and advance to the next option Set Mode 4 - View Device ID  NOTE: Device ID is a referenc e item for custom[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 16 of 25 registration information from the memory of the Wire less Display and delete the device from the user account on www.weatherdirect.com Additional diagnostic and re set information, including how to reset the Wireless USB Transceiver (if necessary), is contained at www.weatherdirect.com/help TO PERFORM THE FACT[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 17 of 25 Add Optional Secure W eather Gateway • The Weather Gateway Delivers t he Full Weather Direct Experience, Eliminating the Need for the USB Transceiver. The Weather Gateway Connects to Your Network Router with the Included LA N Cable to Send Secure Wireless Forecasts Up to 330 Ft away to the Wireless Display A[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 Page 18 of 25 Types of Severe Weather Al erts (Onl y available with Optional Secure Weather Gateway): 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 F[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 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. A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons.  NOTE: Trace precipitation will not display droplets on the icon and “MEDIUM” conditions general[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 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. Injuries, burns, or property damage may be resulted if the batteries are in contact with conduct[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 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. Return used batteries to an authorized depot. T roubleshooting Visit www.weatherdire[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 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. Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries. Wireless Display: 3 “AA” Batteries Alkaline or Rechargeable (not included) Wireless USB Transceiver: Powered by computer’[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 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. Statement according to FCC part 15.105: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 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. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North Amer ica and only to the original p[...]

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    Version 1.3 - 11/13/2008 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. You may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do not allow the exclus ion of consequential or incidental damages; ther efore the above exclusion o[...]