La Crosse Technology Weather Direct WD-3303, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ge 1 of 24 WD 3303 4 DAY INTERNET POWERED WEATHER STATION Owner s Manual WEATHER DIRECT Presented by La Crosse Technology La Crosse Technology Ltd www weatherdirect com 2809 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Phone 608 785 7935 ...

Page 2: ...r Temperature Sensor 11 Hardware Installation 11 Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options 11 To Surface Mount the Outdoor Sensor 11 To Wall Mount the Outdoor Sensor 11 Gateway Installation 12 Online Resources 12 Time Setting on Wireless Display 12 Wireless Outdoor Sensor Error Bookmark not defined Wireless Display Operation 13 MODE Key 14 ALARM Key 15 Turn Alarm ON OFF 15 Set Alarm Time 15 SNO...

Page 3: ...Factory Reset of Wireless Display 17 FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days 18 Four Additional Forecast Locations 18 Severe Weather Alerts 18 Types of Severe Weather Alerts 19 Forecast Icons Explained 20 Troubleshooting 21 Care and Maintenance 21 Battery Replacement 21 Specifications 22 Temperature Range 22 Battery Life 22 Dimensions 22 Weather Direct Update Rate 22 Weather Direct Wireless Ra...

Page 4: ... 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...

Page 5: ...ndition Icons Specific Forecast for Morning Afternoon Evening and Night and Full Day Lower LCD Line Scrolls City Name Forecast Outdoor Temperature Sun Rise Set Lower LCD Line Scrolling Speed Adjustment 1 4 LCD Contrast Setting 1 7 Daily HI LOW Temperature Forecast Indoor Temperature F Wireless Outdoor Temperature F Time Alarm with Snooze Time and Date Set Automatically Low Battery Indicator on the...

Page 6: ...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 Ma...

Page 7: ...ll guide you through the complete registration process Detailed Set Up Create Your Weather Direct User Account First create an account at www weatherdirect com You only need one account to manage all your Weather Direct components Note We generally recommend limit of 3 gateways per user account In the Login box select the Register New User link You are presented with a standard web site usage agre...

Page 8: ...ish a separate address for weather direct First Name Last Name and Zip Code We do not sell or rent lists your name is used for notification and support purposes only My Time Zone This entry tells the computer which time zone you want to see on the display Display all Temperatures on the Website as Your choices are Fahrenheit or Celsius Note Displays can have their own setting selected when you reg...

Page 9: ...t common mistake we see is that user s wire is in a router or switch incorrectly 2 If you have some difficulty registering it is OK to press the gray button on the gateway more than once as the progress bar advances across the screen Wait about 30 seconds between attempts and make sure to press the button firmly If you succeed a working gateway comes to rest at a solid red light Normal operation i...

Page 10: ... Press Gateway Button in the lower window of the LCD If it does not press and hold both the SET ALARM keys until you hear two beeps then it is reset and the Press Gateway Button message should scroll Follow the directions on both the web site and LCD display screen You only press the Gateway button to register a non audio unit Additional tips It is OK to press the Gateway button more than once whi...

Page 11: ...ess Outdoor Sensor Installation Options NOTE Move the Wireless Outdoor Sensor into its intended location and wait for 10 minutes to make sure the outdoor temperature is still being received by the Wireless Display Press the PLUS or the SNOOZE Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature If the display shows F for the outdoor temperature the signal cannot reach the Wireless Display ...

Page 12: ...sover cables designed to connect two computers without networking hardware may not work with your Gateway NOTE Network cables usually have length limitations The same length limitations will apply that apply to computers on your home network Online Resources These links can help to enrich your Weather Direct experience Help www weatherdirect com help For a list of places to choose from as forecast...

Page 13: ...uncheck this box Wireless Display Operation This section will teach you how to use your Wireless Display once you have completed online registration There are 5 control Keys located on the front of the Wireless Display SET SNOOZE ALARM and MODE The following information is divided into sections based on the function of each Key ...

Page 14: ...icro Forecasts help to make sure that you pack a blanket or a rain coat if needed Work 2nd or 3rd shift Receive detailed forecast information tailored to specific times of the day when you are the most active You can change the Micro Forecast reading on your Wireless Display by pressing the MODE Key to toggle between the available options Press the MODE Key to cycle through the Micro Forecast opti...

Page 15: ...o normal display SNOOZE Key Alarm Snooze Press the SNOOZE Key to temporarily silence the alarm for 5 minutes The Alarm icon will flash on the LCD while the Snooze function is active Press any Key to cancel Snooze and turn the Alarm off until tomorrow Change the Display Mode Press the SNOOZE Key to cycle through the type of detailed weather information that will display below the forecast icons 1 S...

Page 16: ...recast locations on the Wireless Display when the ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is active The name of the location will appear briefly on the bottom of the LCD when it is selected Weather data for up to 5 locations can be viewed on your Wireless Display Changing Settings on Your Wireless Display Press and hold the SET Key until the Wireless Display beeps to enter the SET mode Press the SET Key ...

Page 17: ...pear at the bottom 15 Press the Key to view second part of the Device ID under SEC 2 16 Press the SET Key to exit SET mode Factory Reset of Wireless Display NOTE It is not possible to re register a previously registered Wireless Display under a new account until the Wireless Display has been deleted from the user account on www weatherdirect com and a Factory Reset has been performed NOTE Expansio...

Page 18: ...addition to your standard location the Four Additional Locations Expansion Option allows you to monitor four more forecast locations on your Wireless Display for a total of five Press the SET Key on your Wireless Display to display the weather data for another forecast location You can have up to five locations on your Wireless Display Every press of the SET Key rotates through the list of availab...

Page 19: ...Effect Snow Weather Gale Lake Snow Wind Chill Heavy Rain River Flood Winter Storm Watches Coastal Flood Flood Lake Effect Snow Excessive Heat Freeze Lake Snow Flash Flood High Wind River Flood Advisories and Statements Blowing Dust Heat Tropical Storm Statement Blowing Snow Heavy Snow Urban And Small Stream Flood Dense Fog Hurricane Statement Urban Flood Freezing Drizzle Lake Effect Snow Wind Free...

Page 20: ...ht A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons Night icons only available with the Micro Forecast Expansion Option NOTE Trace precipitation will not display droplets on the icon and MEDIUM conditions generally use the HEAVY icons to communicate weather events that are likely to affect your plans for the day ...

Page 21: ...age Replace only with new batteries of the recommended type When cleaning the display and casings use a soft damp cloth only Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD and casings Do not submerge the unit in water Furthermore fix all parts in place where the units are adequately protected against moisture and rain Special care shall be taken when handling a damaged LCD display...

Page 22: ...le batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries Wireless Display 2 C Alkaline Batteries not included Wireless Gateway Included AC Adapter LAN Cable Wireless Temperature Sensor 2 AA Alkaline Batteries not included Liability Disclaimer The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any inc...

Page 23: ...on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology Ltd for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of pu...

Page 24: ...sion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you Support services are limited to the WD 3303 system components supplied and usage of the weather direct web site Any other computer system components or Internet communication configurations e g the computer network router Internet browser ISP service etc are outside of the scope of our serv...