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1. Reserved We re into bright ideas With Ambient you get accurate information whenever you want it wherever you want it Ambient products create a seamless link between you and the information you care about Put away your mouse and keyboard let us do the work Try our other illuminating products Market Maven WE Centerfield Baseball ScoreCaster O Flurry Alarm Clock ambientdevices com2. You can also send messages quickly via a personal email account Your device will receive 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 first message the 1 icon Additional Features 7 18 Additional Features will begin to flash the Ambient logo dial will begin to pulse and you will see the first 25 characters of your message appear near the bottom of the screen Press the W button on the right side of the device to mark your message as read the numbered icon will stop blinking For longer messages use the jog wheel after pressing N to move back and forth through the message text When additional messages arrive press the W 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 position Once you ve read your message the corresponding number on your screen will remain lit to show that the message is still available for reading but the number will stop blinking and the Ambient logo w
3. by a nu mber of hours Press the Timezone button on the back of the device then use the jog wheel to find your local time zone After you ve selected the Troubleshooting 25 26 Troubleshooting correct time zone your device will maintain accurate time from the network without further adjustment My clock s time is correct but have incorrect or outdated weather information This is almost always the result of lagging a condition that occurs when your device is not receiving a consistently strong signal If you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 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 turn off the device Your device does not have a power button it will always be powered on when it is plugged in If you wish to turn it off simply unplug the forecaster When it s plugged back in it will begin receiv ing weather information again automatically Will this device work outside of the United States Sorry at present we only support Ambient Devices products within the United States 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 Troubleshooting 27 ambient Safety Compliance amp Notices 30 Safet
4. 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 UV index Your forecaster displays the current UV index The UV index provides a daily forecast of the expected risk of overexposure to the sun The 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 Additional Features 15 16 Additional Features Wind Speed The Ambient Cirrus 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 scale from Celsius to Fahrenheit see page 23 InTouch Text 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 Messages are sent to the Cirrus from your online account once you ve signed up simply log in and type your message
5. web www ambientdevices com Safety Compliance 33 34 Safety Compliance 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 Ambient Devices the Ambient logo Ambient Information Network and Ambient Flurry are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ambient Devices Inc All rights reserved 2001 2009 Ambient Devices Inc All Rights
6. ambient Cirrus AM SNOW CLEARING LATER Quick Start Guide and User Manual ambient Cirrus 7 Day Weather Forecaster Quick Start Guide and User Manual CONTENTS 4 Welcome to Ambient Devices 6 Quick Start Guide 10 Getting to know your Cirrus Forecaster 14 Additional Forecaster Features 24 Troubleshooting Guide 30 Safety and Compliance Notices 31 Limited Warranty 34 No Guarantee Contents 3 4 Welcome Welcome to Ambient Devices Our goal at Ambient Devices is to deliver the information you need whenever and wherever you want it Ambient products bring you up to date with only a glance whether you re looking for weather forecasts stock market tracking sports 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 ambientdevices com ambient Quick Start Guide Quick Start Quick Start Guide The Cirrus 7 Day Weather Forecaster was designed to make setup quick and easy Follow 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 Selec
7. ial Number Displays your device s unique serial number Additional Features 21 Troubleshooting Guide 24 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide My forecaster s display is totally blank If you see no text or lit segments on the Cirrus screen the device has not powered up Check to make sure that your 5V power adapter is securely plugged into both the device and the wall see city names but 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 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 cities or on some areas of the screen it s likely that the next update will remedy thi s situation If you ve waited four hours or more without getting the rest of your data check the signal indicator to ensure that your Cirrus is getting reception 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 the device closer to a window or if possible to an upstairs room If the forecaster stil 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
8. ill return to a steady glow All messages sent to your device can also be forwarded to a personal email account for storage Additional Features 19 20 Additional Features Forecaster Settings You can adjust brightness levels for your forecaster s screen by using the 9 button on the right side of the device Additional device settings can be adjusted using the Setup button on the back face of the device Press Setup 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 setting listed below For example if your device is displaying Celsius Fahrenheit settings options press Setup once to reach the Auto show Messages setting Celsius Fahrenheit Use the jog wheel to switch back and forth between C F 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 M 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 Ser
9. locations use the silver jog wheel on the right side 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 FAVORITE WEATHER LOCATIONS To select a weather favorite first use the jog wheel to find the city Getting to Know Cirrus n 12 Getting to Know Cirrus you want to save as a preset When you ve selected the city press and hold the Ae button until you see the Favorite label appear next to the city name BROWSING FAVORITES Once you have set your favorites you can jump between them by pressing the Ar 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 r again while you re viewing that city and you ll see the Favorite label disappear Additional Forecaster Features 14 Additional Features Additional Forecaster Features Weather at a glance In addition to showing temperature information by degrees your Cirrus Forecaster provides a glanceable indicator of the current temperature The Ambient logo
10. oduct for a period of one year from the original date of purchase If this Product is Safety Compliance 31 32 Safety Compliance determined to be defective within the warranty period AMBIENT at its option will repair or replace the Product or refund the then current 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 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 ing 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 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
11. t 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 ambiental Check your signal strength In the upper left corner of your fore caster s screen you ll see up to three bars indicating signal strength If you have zero or one bars move the device to a location where 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 first update Quick Start 7 ambient Getting to Know Your Cirrus Forecaster UV Index Self setting Signal strength indicator network time i Wind speed and direction Favorite city indicator entie di Favorites 2 39 TODAY 15 E 1j j button 1 ON Current temperature 5 e Today s hi lo 28 ec a Jog wheel Brightness Weekly forecast button Today s forecast weather Message button conditions messaging inbox Selecting forecast locations Your forecaster receives weather information for 152 U S cities up dated several times per hour Cities are listed alphabetically by state To scroll up or down through the list of forecast
12. y Compliance WARNING 9 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 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 electric shock or injury Do not perform any servicing on the unit 10 Do not try to disassemble unit High voltage inside 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 unde sired 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 publicly available specifications applicable to this Pr
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