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Get to know your 5-Day / 7-Day Forecaster

Receiving your first 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). Confirm 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.

Summary of Contents for 5-Day

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Page 2: ...e Ambient logo Ambient Information NetworkTM and Ambient 5 Day and 7 Day ForecastersTM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ambient Devices Inc All rights reserved 2001 2007 Ambient Devices Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 3: ...come 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 ...

Page 4: ...he 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 different than cellular networks or wifi so our products often work in places where other wireless products don t ...

Page 5: ...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 first update and you re all set Use the LOCATION button to select which forecast you want to view ...

Page 6: ...nning 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 Confirm that the batteries and indicators are properly aligned inside the compartment While the unit is plugged in the batteries will be used for backup onl...

Page 7: ... 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 Troubleshooti...

Page 8: ...emperature 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 ...

Page 9: ...elf 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 ...

Page 10: ...ppears 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 reflect 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 first updat...

Page 11: ...sk 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 ...

Page 12: ...10 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 ...

Page 13: ...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 Fahrenhei...

Page 14: ...n 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 flashes when the device s batteries will soon need replacement ...

Page 15: ...orecaster Extra Forecaster features may be available for a small subscription fee If you re interested in being notified when these features are available please let us know You can request email updates at www ambientdevices com ...

Page 16: ...w the screen just shows little dashes This happens until your Forecaster receives its first 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 o...

Page 17: ...h 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 off by a number of hours Press the TIMEZONE button on the back of the device until the proper time ap...

Page 18: ...ng 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 different 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 m...

Page 19: ... 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 ...

Page 20: ...18 I have a question that s not answered here Please visit our support site www myambient com support Or contact us Anytime support ambientdevices com Business hours EST 1 866 311 1999 ...

Page 21: ...er will be charged for services whether or not suspended for all billing periods during which a telephone number or personal identification number is assigned to customer The customer s payment for equipment purchased directly from Ambient is due in full when shipped or delivered whichever occurs first Ambient may charge customer interest on any balance not paid within 30 days after the due date a...

Page 22: ...mbient of the malfunction within such period and deliver the equipment to Ambient in accordance with its instructions 7 Risk of Loss The customer bears all risk for lost damaged or stolen equipment If offered by Ambient the customer may enroll the equipment in Ambient s Pager Loss Protection Program upon Ambient s standard terms and conditions for the program 8 Default by Customer The customer wil...

Page 23: ... and or upon 30 days notice to customer terminate this Agreement 11 Denial of Service If Ambient determines that the customer is excessively using the services or is in any way causing an unreasonable burden on the Ambient Information Network Ambient shall have the right to assess usage or other charges or otherwise modify the customer s pricing 12 Disclaimer of Warranties Customer acknowledges th...

Page 24: ...FFILIATES MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO THE CUSTOMER UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING ITS OWN NEGLIGENCE FOR DAMAGES ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT THE EQUIPMENT OR THE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED THE LESSER OF THE ACTUAL DIRECT DAMAGES SUFFERED BY CUSTOMER OR THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE SPECIFIC UNIT OF EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE AND SERVICE PERIOD OUT OF WHICH THE CLAIM ARO...

Page 25: ...vices may be regulated Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement Ambient may in its sole discretion change the prices charged for equipment and or services or change the equipment or services provided under this Agreement upon 30 days prior notice to the customer if Ambient deems such change necessary to comply with applicable law or regulation or if Ambient determines that a chan...

Page 26: ...erate this unit if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water 6 The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as direct sunlight radiators heat registers stoves or other heat producing appliances 7 Never drop or insert objects into any openings 8 Do not operate under blanket or pillow Excessive heating can occur and cause fire electric shock or inj...

Page 27: ...nce with these instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation Note If harmful interference to radio or television reception should occur determined by turning the product off and on the user is encouraged to correct interference by trying one or more of the following measures Relocate t...

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