Ambient 7-Day User manual

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and 7-Day ForecastersTM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ambient Devices, Inc.
All rights reserved. © 2001-2007 Ambient Devices, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Contents
2 Welcome to Ambient Devices
4 Getting to know your 5-Day / 7-Day Forecaster
8 Select your location
9 7-Day Forecaster features
11 Additional Forecaster functions
13 How to personalize your Forecaster
14 Troubleshooting Guide

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Welcome to Ambient Devices
Ambient Devices products are designed to keep you informed with just a
glance. Our products create a seamless link between you and the information
you care about.
Our products operate on one of the largest and most reliable wireless networks
in the United States. Our long-range signals are relayed by over 8,000 towers
to reach more than 90% of American households. Our technology is dierent
than cellular networks or wi, so our products often work in places where other
wireless products don’t.

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Your Forecaster receives updates several times per hour to give you up-to-date
weather information, whenever you need it.
Right out of the box, your device will provide weather information for 150
locations in the United States. Just plug it in, wait for your rst update, and you’re
all set! Use the LOCATION button to select which forecast you want to view.

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Get to know your 5-Day / 7-Day Forecaster
Receiving your rst update
Your Forecaster operates on AC power using the included adapter. The Forecaster
can also run on 4 AA batteries (not included). When running on battery power,
the backlight function of the Forecaster is unavailable.
If you’re using AC power, simply plug your Forecaster into the wall. To use battery
power, open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER and insert four AA batteries
(not included). Conrm that the batteries’(+) and (–) indicators are properly
aligned inside the compartment. While the unit is plugged in, the batteries will
be used for backup only.

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Place your Forecaster in an area where it receives a good signal. Check the
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR on the front of the device. If your Forecaster is
only getting one bar, move it closer to a window or try going upstairs. Two or
three bars of signal strength will ensure your Forecaster stays up to date and
will improve battery life.
Sit back and relax! Your Forecaster will automatically begin listening for a signal.
Please note it could take up to four hours for weather data to appear. This is a
good time to browse through the available forecast locations. If you’ve waited
without receiving weather data, please see the Troubleshooting Guide at the
end of this booklet.

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Current temperature,
temperature trend,
and forecast location.
Self-setting network time
Today’s forecasted
high / low temperatures
and conditions
Next four days’ forecasted
high / low temperatures
and conditions
5-Day Forecaster

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Current temperature,
and temperature trend.
Self-setting network time
Today’s forecasted
high / low temperatures
and forecast location.
Next six days’ forecasted
high / low temperatures
and conditions
UV index rating
from 0 (very low risk)
to 11+ (serious risk)
Wind speed and direction
7-Day Forecaster

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Select your location
Your Forecaster receives weather information for 150 locations in the United
States. Press the LOCATION buttons to the right of the screen repeatedly until the
desired location appears on the display. Locations are organized alphabetically
by state, and you can move through the list by pressing the LOCATION buttons
up and down, respectively.
Backlight
The color of the screen changes to reect the current temperature. The back-
light is only available when the Forecaster is using AC power. Please note, the
backlight will not activate until your Forecaster receives its rst update.

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7-Day Forecaster features
The following features are only available on the 7-Day Forecaster.
UV Index
The Forecaster displays the current UV index on a scale from 0 (very low risk)
to 11+ (serious risk to unprotected skin).
Wind Speed
The Forecaster displays current wind speed and direction. By default, wind
speed is measured in miles per hour, and will change to kilometers per hour
if you change the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius. To change the units
of measurement for wind speed alone, press the F/C button and the lower
LOCATION button simultaneously.

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High Pollen
This alert indicates that pollen levels are higher than usual in the selected location.
Low Air Quality
This alert indicates that low air quality has been reported in the selected location.

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Additional Forecaster functions
Time adjustment
The Forecaster automatically receives accurate network time for your region.
However, if you live on the border of a time zone, you may need to adjust the
hour. To adjust the hour, press the TIMEZONE button, which is located on the
back of the device. Press down repeatedly until the desired time appears on
the display.
Temperature display mode
The Forecaster automatically displays the temperature in Fahrenheit. To view
the temperature in Celsius, press the F/C button located inside the battery
compartment. Repeat this process to change back to Fahrenheit.

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Tabletop Stand
Slide the LEG STAND into the back housing of the unit to make it freestanding.
Wall Mount
Insert a nail or screw into your desired spot on a wall and place the HANGING
HOLE over it.
“No Coverage” Message
This message will appear when your device has been unable to receive signal
for an extended period. Check our map at http://map.myambient.com to
ensure that your location receives coverage from our network.
Battery Low Indicator
This ashes when the device’s batteries will soon need replacement.

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How to personalize your Forecaster
Extra Forecaster features may be available for a small subscription fee. If you’re
interested in being notied when these features are available, please let us know.
You can request email updates at www.ambientdevices.com

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Troubleshooting Guide
My Forecaster’s display is totally blank
Conrm that the batteries are properly aligned with the (+) and (–) terminals,
and be sure to use fresh batteries. If you’re using the AC adapter, make sure it’s
plugged into a live outlet.
I turned it on and now the screen just shows little dashes
This happens until your Forecaster receives its rst update from our network.
If this continues for more than four hours, try moving your Forecaster to a
location with better signal coverage, such as near a window or upstairs.
Only part of the screen is showing any data
We send data to your Forecaster in discrete parts, so if your Forecaster is only
showing data on one part of the screen, or only some of the 150 cities, it’s likely

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that the next update your Forecaster receives will remedy this situation.
If you’ve waited four hours or more without seeing the rest of the screen
display data, check the signal indicator to ensure that your Forecaster is able
to receive updates.
I don’t see any bars next to the signal strength indicator
This means that your Forecaster is in an area with poor reception. Try moving
your Forecaster closer to a window or upstairs. If your Forecaster still doesn’t get
any bars of signal, go to http://map.myambient.com to verify that your location
receives signal coverage.
The time on my clock is o by a number of hours
Press the TIMEZONE button on the back of the device until the proper time
appears. Your Forecaster should maintain accurate time from the network
without further adjustments.

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My clock’s time is correct, but it still shows an incorrect or outdated forecast
This is almost always the result of “lagging,” a condition that occurs when your
device is not receiving a consistently strong signal. If you notice this happening,
try changing the location where you keep the Forecaster. We recommend that
you keep it somewhere where it shows at least two bars of signal strength.
The temperature outside is dierent from what the device is saying
The “Outside” temperature isn’t a reading from a local sensor…it’s a signal we
send using forecast information from Accuweather.com. Consequently, the
current outside temperature may vary from the meteorological information
we receive for your location.

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Will this device work outside of the United States?
Sorry, at present we only support Ambient Devices products within the
United States.
What can I do to improve battery life?
Your Forecaster is designed to use very little battery power when it receives
a strong signal. If it’s in an area with inconsistent or weak signal, it will work
harder to make sure it updates properly. The best thing you can do is ensure it’s
in an area where it receives three bars of signal strength.

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I have a question that’s not answered here.
Please visit our support site: www.myambient.com/support
Or contact us:
Anytime: [e-mail]
Business hours, EST: 1-866-311-1999