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GUIDE
Contents
2 Welcome to Ambient Devices
4 Getting to know your 3-Day Forecaster
6 3-Day Forecaster operation
7 Select your location
8 Additional Forecaster functions
10 How to personalize your Forecaster
11 Troubleshooting guide
16 Safety and compliance notices
17 Limited Warranty
Ambient DevicesTM, the Ambient logo, Ambient Information NetworkTM and Ambient 3-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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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
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.
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.
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Getting to know your 3-Day Forecaster
Receiving your first update
Open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER and insert three AAA batteries
(not included). Confirm that the batteries’ (+) and (–) indicators are properly
aligned inside the compartment.
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.
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.
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3-Day Forecaster
Select your location
Self-setting network time
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
Today’s forecasted
high / low temperatures
and conditions
Location
desired location appears on the display. Locations are organized alphabetically
Current temperature,
temperature trend,
and forecast location.
by state, and you can move through the list by pressing the LOCATION buttons
up and down, respectively.
Next two days’ forecasted
high / low temperatures
and conditions
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Additional Forecaster functions
Time adjustment
The Forecaster automatically receives accurate network time for your region.
Tabletop Stand
Slide the LEG STAND into the back housing of the unit to make it freestanding.
However, if you live on the border of a time zone, you may need to adjust the
Wall Mount
hour. To adjust the hour, press the TIMEZONE button, which is located on the
Insert a nail or screw into your desired spot on a wall and place the HANGING
back of the device. Press down repeatedly until the desired time appears on
HOLE over it.
the display.
“No Coverage” Message
Temperature display mode
This message will appear when your device has been unable to receive signal
The Forecaster automatically displays the temperature in Fahrenheit. To view
for an extended period. Check our map at http://map.myambient.com to
the temperature in Celsius, press the F/C button located inside the battery
ensure that your location receives coverage from our network.
compartment. Repeat this process to change back to Fahrenheit.
Battery Low Indicator
This flashes when the device’s batteries will soon need replacement.
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How to personalize your Forecaster
Troubleshooting Guide
Extra Forecaster features may be available for a small subscription fee. If you’re
My Forecaster’s display is totally blank
interested in being notified when these features are available, please let us know.
Confirm that the batteries are properly aligned with the (+) and (–) terminals,
You can request email updates at www.ambientdevices.com
and be sure to use fresh batteries.
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.
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Only part of the screen is showing any data
The time on my clock is off by a number of hours
We send data to your Forecaster in discrete parts, so if your Forecaster is only
Press the TIMEZONE button on the back of the device until the proper time
showing data on one part of the screen, or only some of the 150 cities, it’s likely
appears. Your Forecaster should maintain accurate time from the network
that the next update your Forecaster receives will remedy this situation.
without further adjustments.
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.
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,
I don’t see any bars next to the signal strength indicator
try changing the location where you keep the Forecaster. We recommend that
This means that your Forecaster is in an area with poor reception. Try moving
you keep it somewhere where it shows at least two bars of signal strength.
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.
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The temperature outside is different from what the device is saying
I have a question that’s not answered here. Please visit our support site:
The “Outside” temperature isn’t a reading from a local sensor…it’s a signal we
http://www.myambient.com/support
send using forecast information from Accuweather.com. Consequently, the
current outside temperature may vary from the meteorological information we
receive for your location.
Or contact us:
Anytime: support@ambientdevices.com
Business hours, EST: 1-866-311-1999
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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WARNING
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
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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.
Use indoors only.
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.
Do not allow children to play with any plastic bags that accompany this unit. Plastic bags
may present a hazard to young children.
Do not use attachments not recommended by 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 sunlight, 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,
electric shock or injury.
Do not perform any servicing on the unit.
10. Do not try to disassemble unit. High voltage inside.
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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.
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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:
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3. Your device’s serial number, printed on the base or near the battery door of your Ambient product.
The zipcode where your Ambient product is presently located.
A description of what your Ambient product is doing.
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.
email: support@ambientdevices.com
phone: 866-311-1999
web: www.ambientdevices.com
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