La Crosse Technology WA-1240U owner manual What You Need to Get Started

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Version 1.0 - 9/26/2008

What You Need to Get Started:

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. However, you can use Weather Direct® Lite with a Dial-Up connection using your computer’s USB port – see www.weatherdirect.com/lite

Router or broadband modem with built-in router. (contact your Internet service provider ISP for information on compatibility with their service)

If you have any questions about routers, or you would like a recommendation on a great router for use with Weather Direct®, see - www.weatherdirect.com/router

Valid e-mail address – required to make sure you can retrieve your password and receive other information about your user profile.

2 “AA” Alkaline batteries for the Wireless Outdoor Sensor

NOTE: Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types. Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries.

3 “C” Alkaline batteries for the Wireless Display

NOTE: Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types. Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries.

Visit www.weatherdirect.com and click “Register” to Start

After you have registered and selected a forecast location and Time Zone for your Wireless Display, the forecast data will show up on the display within 60 seconds.

A reasonably current Windows, Macintosh, or Linux PC with internet browser installed is required for initial set up and configuration changes.

The browser must be configured with Java Script enabled. Most browsers allow JavaScript as a standard feature. If you have turned off support for JavaScript in your browser, please allow JavaScript to run again to register or configure your Device.

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Contents WA-1240U Table of Contents Set Mode 1 Set LCD Contrast Congratulations Quality ForecastsWeather 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 InstallationTo Surface Mount the Outdoor Sensor Gateway InstallationWireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options 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 KeyChange a Setting While Using the SET Modes Volume + KeyChange the Volume of Audio Playback Listen to a Severe Weather AlertHear the Talking Weather Forecast Forecast KeyC Keys Custom Audio Feeds Set a Custom Greeting to Hear Before the ForecastSET Key When ADD 4 Locations Expansion Option is ActiveChanging Settings on Your Wireless Display 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 IconsBattery Replacement Troubleshooting SpecificationsPower Requirements Liability Disclaimer FCC Statements Warranty Information Version 1.0 9/26/2008