La Crosse Technology WS-1517U - Manual (Page 16)

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Backlight Options
The weather station includes a light sensor that detects low light conditions and will turn the backlight on automatically
(A/C power cord use required).
When operating with the optional A/C power cord, the weather station backlight can be turned ON,
OFF or automatic (depending on light conditions).
 AUTO: the backlight will be off in when there is adequate light, and will come on automatically in
low light conditions.
 ON: the backlight will be on constantly when using A/C power.
 OFF: the backlight will remain off unless the LIGHT button is pressed.
Note: For continuous backlight control the A/C adaptor (included) must be plugged in.
Backlight sensor sensitivity can be adjusted to high or low using the switch, located on the back of the weather station.
When operating on battery power alone, the backlight can be activated for three seconds by pressing the LIGHT button on
top of the weather station.
Memory Reset Procedure
Note: This will completely reset all of the stored memory in the weather station.
1.
Hold SNOOZE and UP buttons for four (4) seconds so the backlight will flash.
2. Press the SET button which will clear the memory–the weather station will start beeping with a one second delay.
3. Wait until the beeping stops.
4. Disconnect weather station from the A/C adapter. Remove batteries from the back or the weather station (optional) if
installed.
5. Wait at least 10 seconds and then reinsert the A/C adapter and batteries.
IMPORTANT: Do not press any buttons during the setup process, which take 5-15 minutes. During this time, the
weather station will flash the pressure icon and InHg (inches of mercury). Setup is completed when the weather
station shows default settings for pressure and altitude (sea level), indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity, wind and
rain readings, etc.
6. Follow the program menu to set language and city code then any custom settings desired.
Changing Batteries
The battery status of each remote sensor is checked every hour. If the low battery indicator lights up, replace the
batteries in the corresponding sensor.
 Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries
 Do Not Mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries
Weather Station
With A/C power cord: Connect the optional 7.5V A/C adaptor to the weather station to avoid losing any data.
 Remove the battery compartment door at the back and replace all batteries.
 Replace the battery compartment door.
Without A/C power cord:
 Remove the battery compartment door at the back and replace all batteries.
 Replace the battery compartment door.

Do not press any buttons during the setup process, which takes 5-15 minutes. During this time, the weather station
will flash the pressure icon and InHg (inches of mercury). Setup is completed when the weather station shows default
settings for pressure and altitude (sea level), indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity, wind and rain readings, etc.

Set language and city code.
Remote Sensors
 Replace the batteries following the setup instructions for the corresponding sensor.