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Cirrus

7 Day Weather Forecaster

Quick Start Guide and User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Cirrus

Page 1: ...Cirrus 7 Day Weather Forecaster Quick Start Guide and User Manual now you know ...

Page 2: ...Cirrus 7 Day Weather Forecaster Quick Start Guide and User Manual ...

Page 3: ... to Ambient Devices Quick Start Guide Getting to know your Cirrus Forecaster Additional Forecaster Features Troubleshooting Guide Safety and Compliance Notices Limited Warranty No Guarantee CONTENTS 4 6 10 14 24 30 31 34 ...

Page 4: ...updates or personal information Since our products receive updates wirelessly via the Ambi ent Information Network they are easy to set up and easy to use Why bother going online or opening the morning paper for the information you need every day Ambient products create a seamless link between you and the information you care about To learn about other products in the Ambient Devices line visit am...

Page 5: ...Quick Start Guide ...

Page 6: ...w the steps below to start receiving weather info for your area Plug it in Your device comes with an adapter that plugs into the wall Select your time zone Click the Timezone button on the back of the device and use the silver jog wheel to scroll to the correct zone for your area Quick Start Guide ...

Page 7: ...ere it receives a stronger signal Sit back and relax When the Cirrus receives its first update its clock will set automatically and it will display weather information for over 150 U S cities While you wait for your first update you can review the available list of cities by using the wheel on the right side of the device Please note that it may take up to 4 hours for the forecaster to receive its...

Page 8: ...Getting to Know Your Cirrus Forecaster ...

Page 9: ...n Self setting network time Brightness button Weekly forecast Current temperature Message button Today s forecast weather conditions messaging inbox Jog wheel UV Index Wind speed and direction Today s hi lo Favorite city indicator Getting to know your Cirrus Forecaster ...

Page 10: ...e of the device Moving the wheel up or down once will bring you to the next city up or down on the list while holding the wheel up or down will allow you to advance quickly through the available locations Favorites Your Cirrus Forecaster can save up to five cities as weather favorites Using these presets allows you to quickly jump between the forecast locations you re most interested in selecting ...

Page 11: ...browsing favorites Once you have set your favorites you can jump between them by pressing the button Each press will move you to the next favor ite forecast location removing favorites The Cirrus can hold up to five favorites If you d like to remove a weather favorite simply press and hold the again while you re viewing that city and you ll see the Favorite label disappear ...

Page 12: ...Additional Forecaster Features ...

Page 13: ...le indicator of the current temperature The Ambient logo on the device s jog wheel glows different colors depending upon the temperature for the forecast location you re viewing If the logo is red no need to take your jacket to work Please consult your Cirrus packaging for a diagram of the color temperature scale Additional Forecaster Features ...

Page 14: ... index predicts UV intensity levels on a scale of 1 to 11 where 1 in dicates a low risk of overexposure and 11 signifies an extreme risk The UV index takes into account cloud cover and other local condi tions that affect the amount of UV radiation reaching the ground UV Index Number Exposure Level 2 or Less Low 3 to 5 Moderate 6 to 8 High 8 to 10 Very High 11 Extreme ...

Page 15: ...hour if you change the temperature scale from Celsius to Fahrenheit see page 23 InTouch TextTM Messaging Your device s messaging feature allows you to receive messages sent to the device via email or through the ambientdevices com website To get pricing and content information about your forecaster s optional messaging feature create a user account for the device at myAmbient com ...

Page 16: ...eive the message within moments For complete instructions go to myAmbient com and follow the instructions to register your device You will need to enter your serial number and security code which are both printed on a sticker that can be found on the rear of the device receiving a message The messaging section of your forecaster s display is at the very bot tom of the screen When you receive your ...

Page 17: ...bered icon will stop blinking For longer messages use the jog wheel after pressing to move back and forth through the message text When additional messages arrive press the button a second time to read your second message Your device is capable of storing up to five messages at a time When you receive a second message it will become Message 1 and your original message will be bumped to the 2 posit...

Page 18: ...in lit to show that the message is still available for reading but the number will stop blinking and the Ambient logo will return to a steady glow All messages sent to your device can also be forwarded to a personal email account for storage ...

Page 19: ...etup once to enter the settings menu Your device s screen will show the current Celsius Fahrenheit setting Use the scroll wheel to switch back and forth between degree settings When the displays shows the temperature scale you want wait several seconds for the setting to be saved Your screen will then return to normal viewing mode To change additional device settings press Setup once to reach each...

Page 20: ... Setting temperature scale to Celsius also changes wind speed scale to km h Auto show Messages When OFF is selected new Message text is hidden until user presses the button Pollen Air Quality Alerts Use the jog wheel to turn text alerts on off Clock 12 hr 24 hr time Use the jog wheel to switch back and forth between clock settings Serial Number Displays your device s unique serial number ...

Page 21: ...Troubleshooting Guide ...

Page 22: ...no weather information This happens until your forecaster receives its first update from our network If this continues for more than four hours try moving the device to a location with better signal coverage such as near a window or on an upper floor I see weather info for some cities but not for others We send data to the Cirrus in discrete parts so if the device is only showing data for some cit...

Page 23: ...th indicator This means that your forecaster is in an area with poor reception Try moving the device closer to a window or if possible to an upstairs room If the forecaster still doesn t get any signal bars go to 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 then use the j...

Page 24: ...gging a condition that occurs when your device is not receiving a consistently strong signal If you notice that this is happening try changing the location where you keep your forecaster We recommend that you keep the device somewhere where it shows at least two bars of signal strength How do I turn off the device Your device does not have a power button it will always be powered on when it is plu...

Page 25: ...ly Will this device work outside of the United States Sorry at present we only support Ambient Devices products within the United States 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 M F Eastern Time 1 866 311 1999 ...

Page 26: ...Safety Compliance Notices ...

Page 27: ... manufacturer Never operate this unit if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as direct sun light radiators heat registers stoves or other heat producing appliances Never drop or insert objects into any openings Do not operate under blanket or pillow Excessive heating can occur and cause fire elec...

Page 28: ...ived including interference that may cause unde sired operation Compliance Information AMBIENT DEVICES INC AMBIENT warrants that this Product if properly used and installed will be free from defects in material or workmanship and will substantially conform to AMBIENT s publicly available specifications applicable to this Product for a period of one year from the original date of purchase If this P...

Page 29: ...roduct This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation operation and maintenance or attempted repair by anyone other than AMBIENT This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product To obtain warranty service you must take the Product or deliver the Product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging afford i...

Page 30: ...red by visiting ambientdevices com For additional warranty service please be ready to provide the following information Your device s serial number The zip code where your Ambient product is presently located A description of the behavior of your Ambient product email support ambientdevices com phone 866 311 1999 web www ambientdevices com ...

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