La Crosse Technology WA-1240U Congratulations, Quality Forecasts, Weather Direct is Green

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Version 1.0 - 9/26/2008

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 delivers.

We understand that no one likes having to read a manual, so we’ve tried to make this a fun and rewarding read. After all, Weather Direct® is all about you. It’s like having your own personal assistant to tell you the weather how, when and where you want it. Knowing how Weather Direct® works will allow you to get the most out of this innovative new system.

Weather Direct® - Not Just Another Weather Station. Weather Direct® is the complete weather experience.

Quality Forecasts

Weather Direct® provides the most accurate forecast information available, customized to your exact location! Our forecasts go beyond backyard measurements by using Internet-enabled weather data provided by official National Weather Service instrumentation and local weather reporting stations widely distributed throughout North America.

The same quality weather information used by meteorologists to deliver the local forecast plus additional weather data unique to the Weather Direct® network is available to you 24 hours a day! We provide the most detailed, customized, up- to-date weather forecasts available on any medium. Weather Direct® allows you to pinpoint your exact location to ensure that you receive precision weather forecasts customized for you!

Weather Direct® is Green

We are doing our part to keep our planet healthy by eliminating our paper manuals, saving trees in the process. Not only are we reducing the amount of paper, but we are also trying to help you save space in your desk drawer, file cabinet or box in the basement where all these pesky manuals end up. Now you can print only the pages from this manual that you need… or not print any at all if you find what you are looking for online.

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Contents WA-1240U Table of Contents Set Mode 1 Set LCD Contrast Quality Forecasts CongratulationsWeather Direct is Green MHz Wireless Sensor Technology Included in the BoxAlkaline batteries for the Wireless Display What You Need to Get StartedSet Up your WA-1240U Hardware InstallationGateway Installation Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation OptionsTo Surface Mount the Outdoor Sensor To Wall Mount the Outdoor SensorOnline Resources Features Time Setting on Wireless DisplayWireless Outdoor Sensor Edit Device Settings OnlinePage Version 1.0 9/26/2008 Wireless Display Operation Version 1.0 9/26/2008 Mode Key SECTION+Alarm Key Snooze KeyVolume + Key Change the Volume of Audio PlaybackChange a Setting While Using the SET Modes Listen to a Severe Weather AlertForecast Key C Keys Custom Audio FeedsHear the Talking Weather Forecast Set a Custom Greeting to Hear Before the ForecastWhen ADD 4 Locations Expansion Option is Active Changing Settings on Your Wireless DisplaySET Key Hear the Audio Feed Assigned to the A, B or C KeyFour SET modes are Set Mode 1 Set LCD Contrast To Perform the Factory Reset Free Trial of Expansion Options for 14 DaysSevere Weather Alerts Four Additional Forecast LocationsTypes of Severe Weather Alerts WatchesForecast Icons Explained Care and Maintenance Battery Low IconsTroubleshooting Specifications Battery ReplacementPower Requirements Liability Disclaimer FCC Statements Warranty Information Version 1.0 9/26/2008