Some Quick How To's to get you started and improve your experience with ClearPoint! 

Q. How Do I start?  I want to subscribe and use the ClearPoint Weather service.

A.  To use the ClearPoint Weather service you will first need a subscription.

1. To create any type of Subscription, including a Trial Subscription, go to https://subscribe.clearpointweather.com/subscribe
2. As a new subscriber you may download the ClearPoint Weather Client software at: http://subscribe.clearpointweather.com/download
3. After the Weather Client installation is complete, you must perform a few steps to prepare it for first use [see complete Setup Instructions in   Configuring ClearPoint for First Use]:
   • Enter the Subscriber ID and Password you chose when you subscribed into the setup window. ClearPoint requires this for authentication before you can receive weather data updates.
   • You must also enter your location coordinates to receive data applicable to your location.
     If you are using a GPS device, you will also need to enter a little information during the setup process [in the Devices Tab] to prepare it for use with the Weather Client.  

Q. How Do I check the status of my account and review my contact information? 

A. You may login to your account by visiting: https://subscribe.clearpointweather.com/account  Once logged in you may update your subscriber information, add a new subscription, and check the status of you current subscriptions.

Q. How Do I download the software? I’ve subscribed but now what do I do?

A You may download the ClearPoint Weather Client application at: http://subscribe.clearpointweather.com/download. [NOTE: Select SAVE and not Run when downloading]. Once the installation file is fully downloaded on your computer it may be installed.  

Q. How Do I install the software? What do I do after I have installed it – how does it work?

A. If you have already downloaded the ClearPoint Weather Client installation file per the instructions above it is ready to install. Follow the instructions as noted below:

Double-click on the "Setup.msi" file that was downloaded to start the installation . The install wizard will walk you through the installation process.. After installation perform the following: [Complete configuration instructions can be found in the  ClearPoint User's Guide.] 

1. Configure the ClearPoint Weather Client with your Subscription ID and Password
2. Register your current location by use of a GPS device or manual location entry
3. Receive Weather Data automatically – it will take a moment to register with the Weather server and another 2 minutes to receive the first download for your location.

Q. How Do I find the User’s Guide?

A. You can find both the Quick Reference Guide and the Full User’s Guide by doing the following:

1. Click on Start in Windows
2. Click Programs -- Click the ClearPoint folder
3. Both Guides are located within this folder

   or, Quickly Navigate to the User’s Reference Guide within the ClearPoint Weather Client application by doing the following:

1. Click on the Gear icon to open the ClearPoint Weather Client Toolbox
2. Click on the “?” icon to open the Full User’s Reference Guide