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

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ABOUT MSN® DIRECT RADIO 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 If you cannot receive a signal:.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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Oregon Scientific WMS802 About Msn Direct Radio Signal, If you cannot receive a signal, To force a search for the signal