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2 Contents Ambient Devices TM, the Ambient logo, Ambient Information Network TM and Ambient 5-Day and 7-Day Forecasters TM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ambient Devices, Inc. All rights reserved Ambient Devices, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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 19 Safety and compliance notices 20 Limited Warranty 22 No Guarantee 1

3 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 different than cellular networks or wifi, so our products often work in places where other wireless products don t. 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 first update, and you re all set! Use the LOCATION button to select which forecast you want to view. 2 3

4 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 batteries. The 5-Day forecaster runs on 4 AAA Batteries. The 7-Day Forecaster runs on 4 AA Batteries. When running only on batter 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. 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. 4 5

5 5-Day Forecaster 7-Day Forecaster Self-setting network time Self-setting network time Today s forecasted high / low temperatures and conditions Location Current temperature, temperature trend, and forecast location. Current temperature, temperature trend, and forecast location. Wind speed and direction Location Today s forecasted high / low temperatures and conditions UV index rating from 0 (very low risk) to 11+ (serious risk) Next four days forecasted high / low temperatures and conditions Next six days forecasted high / low temperatures and conditions 6 7

6 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 reflect the current temperature. The backlight is only available when the Forecaster is using AC power. Please note, the backlight will not activate until your Forecaster receives its first update. 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. 8 9

7 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. 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

8 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. How to personalize your Forecaster 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 updates at No Coverage Message This message will appear when your device has been unable to receive signal for an extended period. Check our map at to ensure that your location receives coverage from our network. Battery Low Indicator This flashes when the device s batteries will soon need replacement

9 Troubleshooting Guide My Forecaster s display is totally blank Confirm 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 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 on one part of the screen, or only some of the 150 cities, it s likely 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 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 appears. Your Forecaster should maintain accurate time from the network without further adjustments

10 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 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 meteorological information we receive for your location. 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

11 I have a question that s not answered here. Please visit our support site: Or contact us: Anytime: support@ambientdevices.com Business hours, EST: WARNING 1. Use indoors only. 2. Close attention is necessary when this unit is operated near children. Do not allow children to play with this unit. It is not a toy. 3. Do not allow children to play with any plastic bags that accompany this unit. Plastic bags may present a hazard to young children. 4. Do not use attachments not recommended by manufacturer. 5. Never operate 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 injury. 9. Do not perform any servicing on the unit. 10. Do not try to disassemble unit. High voltage inside

12 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. LIMITED WARRANTY 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 Product is determined to be defective within the warranty period, AMBIENT, at its option, will repair or replace the Product, or refund the thencurrent value of the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, everyday wear and tear, or modification of, or to any part of, the Product. 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 factoryapplied 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 affording an equal degree of protection, to AMBIENT. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which is evidence that the unit is within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service. Most questions can be quickly answered by visiting ambientdevices.com. For additional warranty service, please be ready to provide the following information: 1. Your device s serial number, printed on the base or near the battery door of your Ambient product. 2. The zipcode where your Ambient product is presently located. 3. A description of what your Ambient product is doing. support@ambientdevices.com phone: web:

13 NO GUARANTEE Like all wireless products, performance can vary based on location and environmental conditions. Coverage areas are approximate. Coverage areas within a specified zone may include locations with limited or no coverage, particularly near boundaries or in remote areas. Existing signal coverage does not guarantee future coverage on a device. Actual coverage may vary. Coverage can periodically be affected by signal availability and strength due to several factors, which include (but are not limited to): network problems and changes, location within a building, traffic volume, service outages, technical limitations, signal strength, terrain, structures, foliage, weather, atmospheric, geographic, topographic and other environmental or external conditions that may interfere with actual service, quality and availability, including the ability to make, receive and maintain signals. Although service is available in most US metropolitan cities, service is not guaranteed in all areas. User agrees not to hold Ambient Devices liable should there be a temporary or permanent loss of coverage. When service is not available, the device will not operate. 22

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