Oregon Scientific WMS802 user manual About MSN Direct Radio Signal, If you cannot receive a signal

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NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance.

shows when AC adapter is disconnected. shows when batteries are low.

ABOUT MSN® DIRECT RADIO SIGNAL

The MSN® Direct service is delivered over the Microsoft® DirectBand™ network, a wide-area network based on FM radio technology. This radio signal transmits to the unit most of the information that is displayed i.e. weather, temperature, humidity, UV, and local time with DST adjustment. For more information on MSN Direct, please visit

www.msndirect.com.

When you insert the AC adapter or batteries, the unit will automatically start searching for the MSN Direct radio signal.

Weather information shows when the signal has been

received. “ - - - “ shows when the signal has NOT been received.

If you cannot receive a signal:

Ensure the antenna is fully extended and try repositioning it.

Place the unit in a different location.

Make sure the unit is away from metallic or electronic objects.

Force a signal search.

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To force a search for the signal:

Press and hold .The unit will search for a signal for 15 minutes.

NOTE Signals from household devices such as doorbells, electronic garage doors, and home security systems may cause temporary reception failure. This is normal and does not affect general product performance. The reception will resume once the interference ends.

Overlapping coverage

In areas of overlapping city data coverage, the unit will automatically select data from the tower it gets the best reception from.

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Contents WeatherNow Dynamic 4-Day Forecaster Model WMS802 WMS802ENR4.indd 2006.12.5 65617 PM Contents IntroductionBattery compartment Product OverviewFront View Back ViewLCD Display WMS802ENR4.indd 2006.12.5 65634 PM Getting Started Clock / Alarm / Calendar / Sunrise / Sunset AreaPower About MSN Direct Radio Signal If you cannot receive a signalTo force a search for the signal Overlapping coverageAlarm MSN Direct ReceptionWeather Forecast To activate / deactivate an alarmTo silence the alarm Temperature and Humidity UVI / Feels Like TemperatureReset System BacklightCustomer Terms and Conditions Precautions Troubleshooting Problem Symptom RemedySpecifications About Oregon ScientificDeclare that the product FCC StatementDeclaration of Conformity WMS802ENR4.indd 2006.12.5 65653 PM Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved