Neato Vacuum User`s Guide
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1. Charging base internal view Neato Vacuum User s Guide Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions before using this appliance Save these instructions for future reference Refer all non routine servicing to Neato Robotics The robotic vacuum cleaner shall only be charged using the included power adapter or charging base The robotic vacuum cleaner shall only be operated using the included batteries Do not replace with non rechargeable batteries If your batteries run low replacement batteries can be purchased at http www neatorobotics com support This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance For best performance empty your dirt bin and clean the vacuum s brush after each use 10 Neato Vacuum User s Guide Likes and Dislikes There are just a few things to remember that will keep your Neato Vacuum happy and successful in your home Likes Dislikes POWER Charge it when you aren t using WATER CHEMICALS or OTHER MOLD it to ensure that every time you need it PRODUCING FLUIDS Do not clean wet it will be ready to roll messes with your Neato Vacuum Though it may seem2. Neato All Fioor Robotic Vacuum User s Guide READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 10 FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS neato robotics Neato Robotics Inc 8100 Jarvis Avenue Suite 100 Newark CA 94560 p n 500 0009 rev 4 North America Copyright 2011 Neato Robotics Inc All rights reserved Neato Robotics and Your Future is Neat are registered trademarks of Neato Robotics Inc Table of Contents Welcome ta ea en ne ee eee ere D Anatomy of Your Neato Vacuum c ccc aa aaa aaa aaa eee ana naa aa aaa aaa ana aana kanan 6 Important Safety INstrUGUONGS asasaji NGAENGAKE KRANA ANAA AJA GAR E VENEER NANG 10 LIKES aNd Dislikes 4 asana an ba ANA ANGGE BUNE IBA GANG A BN Nda ERE Ka pa d a aaa 11 Using the Neato VaGu uy neeemnneenansensnrensonentnneenantensotenaneetantennnestnstetiantsneetantenane 15 Using the Charging Base siswa ua a aa coun vec Na SE NE NG EEE EE SR GE BE GEN aa b aa ba 16 Charging Status aaa kaa A GAE E AEON A AAK AGE SE EBEG SEK AR GA EE Ba Ka BA kaa ja a 20 Optimal Charging s asas cevaeebscvencsaroedde sncsenen KETA E KK EA ENG Era aa SEA NGEBANG AN a aa 20 Cleaning MOE ss aa eea aaa a a an ea Ya an Ga Taj a AA an Ja A AN KA A AGAR ANG GAK AE AG AAK TA KKN TA AA KENE 21 Suspended Cleaning Mode ss sasae sia aaa aaa GENE AN Ba E e GG ea iesi s 21 Quick Start Your Robotic VACUUM cc ccc cece cece eee ceeneencencenccncnc
3. clean every other day to keep your bedroom floors tidy To keep the robot in that area of the house just put out the Boundary Markers and then it will go out and clean as much as it can return to charge and then go back out to finish the cleaning where it left off if the area is large Neato Vacuum User s Guide 33 Removing a Scheduled Cleaning Removing a Scheduled Cleaning If you need to remove a previously scheduled cleaning follow these steps Press MENU tion 4 65 pm Press the arrow Main Menu buttons to select spot Clean Schedule and Schedule neato then press Set Clock robotics SELECT Language Support Gimp 34 Neato Vacuum User s Guide Use the arrow buttons to select Remove Day and then press SELECT 5 Press DELETE to confirm deletion Use the Back button if you made a mistake Schedule Henu Set or Change Remove Day Delete House cleaning Monday 11 45 am Neato Vacuum User s Guide Removing a Scheduled Cleaning Use the arrow buttons to choose the cleaning event you want to remove and then press SELECT A confirmation message verifies the scheduled cleaning that you removed Delete Day Sun None Hon 11 45 am H Tue None Wed None Thu None I no longer Clean the House at Monday 11 45 am 35 Changing the Language on the LCD Display Changing the Language on the LCD Display If you want to use a
4. Getting the Best Performance from Your Neato Vacuum Getting the Best Performance from Your Neato Vacuum 1 Empty your Dirt Bin after every cleaning 2 Clean your brush of debris frequently 3 Periodically dust off your drop sensors Using a cotton swab clean the two drop sensor windows on the bottom of your Neato Vacuum located as shown below drop sensor drop sensor p window window Cleaning the drop sensors Neato Vacuum User s Guide 43 LCD Feedback Messages LCD Feedback Messages Your vacuum is smart and will let you know when it needs help with anything Just read the messages on the LCD to understand what it needs Here are some specific tips LCD Message Remedy Dirt Bin Full Empty dirt bin and replace into its slot Brush Stuck Remove brush guard and clean all hair and debris from brush and brush shaft Replace brush and guard and press START button to resume cleaning Bumper Stuck Jiggle the bumper to loosen Time Not Set If your battery runs very low the Neato Vacuum loses its clock setting Use the menus to reset the time and day as described in Setting the Clock on page 28 44 Neato Vacuum User s Guide LCD Feedback Messages LCD Message Remedy Cannot Charge Make sure the charging cable is plugged into the base and wall When vacuum is initially connected to the base the
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6. for additional support accessories and frequently asked questions eCall a customer care specialist eUnited States 1 877 29 NEATO 48 Neato Vacuum User s Guide One Year Limited Warranty North America Neato Robotics Inc warrants to the original purchaser you or your that your Neato Robotics hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for 365 days from the date of purchase from Neato Robotics or its authorized reseller You may also find this information by selecting your product in the Support section of our website at www neatorobotics com Except where prohibited by applicable law this warranty is nontransferable is limited to the original purchaser and applies only to products purchased and used in North America This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary under local laws Neato Vacuum User s Guide 49 Compliance information Room Positioning System RPS Infrared Laser Distance Sensor This Laser Product is designated as Class 1 during all procedures of operation Human Accessible Laser Parameters e Wavelength 785 nm e Pulse Rep Frequency 1 8 kHz e Pulse Duration 200 psec e Peak Power 2 1 mW e Beam Diameter 2 3 mm e Beam Divergence 1 5 mrad Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Neato Robotics Inc 8100 Jarvis Avenue Suit
7. 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 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Neato Vacuum User s Guide 53 C Trade Name NEATO Model Number XV Series Responsible Party NEATO Robotics Changes or modifications n
8. status light will light up to let you know the power is on Neato Vacuum User s Guide 45 LCD Feedback Messages LCD Message Remedy Vacuum Won t Dock If your vacuum is having difficulty docking on its charging base ensure that e the charging base is located at least 3 feet from a corner of a room e the charging base has clearance 3 feet in front of it e the charging base is not hidden behind a couch or other furniture e the charging base is solid against a wall and is not leaning backward or forward e if charging base is on carpet try relocating to a hard floor surface If you still have difficulties please contact Neato Customer Care 46 Neato Vacuum User s Guide Filters Filters To get the best results we recommend emptying your dirt bin and cleaning the filter after every vacuum session as described in Emptying the Dirt Bin on page 39 To clean your filter just tap the filter against a garbage can to loosen the debris off of it We also recommend changing your filter in your vacuum every three to six months based on typical usage if you use your vacuum more frequently you may need to change your filter more often You can purchase additional filters online at http www neatorobotics com Neato Vacuum User s Guide 47 Customer Support If you have any questions or comments contact Neato Robotics Inc e Email customercare neatorobotics com e Visit www NeatoRobotics com
9. tell you that it is returning to its base to recharge In addition if your vacuum encounters a problem it will tell you what is happening so you can correct the problem The Welcome screen looks like this Mion 3 55 pm robotics The button called a soft key below the screen performs the action shown above it on the screen in this case MENU which opens the main menu 24 Neato Vacuum User s Guide Using the Control Center LCD screen Using this screen you can eClean a smaller area using Spot mode see page 26 eSet the clock of the Neato Vacuum see page 28 eProgram the Neato Vacuum to clean on a scheduled basis see page 30 e Get feedback from the vacuum on how it is doing and where it might need some help see page 42 e Change the language on the LCD display see page 36 e Pause the vacuum see page 37 e Turn off the lights on the vacuum see page 37 e Turn off power to the vacuum see page 38 e Cancel cleaning see page 37 e Return the Neato Vacuum to its charging base see page 37 e Get support information for Customer Service Neato Vacuum User s Guide 25 Using Spot Mode for Cleaning Smaller Areas Using Spot Mode for Cleaning Smaller Areas Spot Mode will clean a small area approximately 4 feet by 6 feet To use Spot Mode Place the Neato 1 Vacuum on the ground centered and facing the area to be cleaned and press MENU The Neato 3 Vacuum cleans the 4 by 6 area in fro
10. vacuums in straight lines 4 amp 5 Cleans closely around obstacles 6 Automatic doorway recognition ensures complete cleaning of room before moving on to the next Neato Vacuum User s Guide 13 This page intentionally left blank Neato Vacuum User s Guide Using the Neato Vacuum The Neato Vacuum is ready to start cleaning as soon as you charge up its battery e To charge the battery see Using the Charging Base on page 16 e To begin a quick start cleaning see Quick Start Your Robotic Vacuum on page 22 e To schedule regular cleanings see Scheduling a Cleaning on page 30 Neato Vacuum User s Guide 15 Using the Charging Base Using the Charging Base The Neato Vacuum has a preinstalled rechargeable battery that has to be fully charged before you can use it for the first time To use the charging base follow these steps 1 Plug the charging base into the wall and place it on the floor in a room that you want to vacuum frequently and which provides the vacuum a clear path to return to recharge itself 2 When placing the charging base ensure that ethe back of the charging base is against a wall ethe charging base is least 3 feet from a corner of the room ethe charging base is not tilted 16 Neato Vacuum User s Guide Using the Charging Base NOTE There are exit holes on either side of the charging base so that you can have the cable exit the charging base on the side closest to the wall plug Refer to the
11. 9 Scheduling a Cleaning Before setting a schedule set the clock as described in Setting the Clock on page 28 To schedule a cleaning 1 Press MENU 3 55 pm 30 neato robotics Use the arrow Schedule Menu buttons to select jera yn Set or Change Remove Day and then press Turn OFF SELECT SELECT Press the arrow Wain Menu buttons to select Schedule and Schedule then press Set Clock SELECT Language Support SELECT Use the arrow Day To Clean buttons to select the day you want your vacuum to clean and press SELECT Neato Vacuum User s Guide Use the arrow buttons to select the hour you want your vacuum to clean and then press SELECT Set Start Hour Confirm the day time and cleaning mode by pressing ADD To make changes press the Back button Scheduling a Cleaning Use the arrow Start Minute buttons to select the minute you a lie want your Sete vacuum to clean and then press SELECT Add House cleaning Monday 11 45 am Future cleanings will occur at the times and dates you selected At each scheduled time the Neato Vacuum will come off of the charging base and start its scheduled cleaning When finished cleaning the vacuum returns to the charging base to recharge If the battery runs low during the scheduled cleaning the vacuum returns to its base recharges then returns one more time to clean where it left off Neato Vacuum Us
12. ality on Neato products The source code for the Linux operating system including Neato s modifications is available for download at http www neatorobotics com lab linux Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Neato EULA Linux installations included with Neato products and available for download from the Neato website are governed by the terms of the GPLv2 To the extent that any of the terms and conditions of the Neato EULA conflict with the GPLv2 such conflicting terms of the Neato EULA do not apply to the Linux installations The licensors of the Linux operating system disclaim all warranties and liability whether express or implied relating to or resulting from use or distribution of the Linux operating system Please consult the GPLv2 for additional licensing information relating to Linux NOTE The Neato application which provides functionality specific to the Neato products such as the LCD menu and the robot s navigation intelligence is proprietary software developed by Neato Robotics Inc The Neato application has not been combined or distributed with the Linux operating system in a manner that would obligate Neato to license the application under the terms of 56 Neato Vacuum User s Guide NOTE the GPLv2 Use of the Neato application is governed by the applicable Neato EULA http www neatorobotics com EULA For clarity Neato has not placed the Neato application in the public domain nor has Neato licensed t
13. different language on the LCD display follow these steps Press MENU ron 4 65 pm Press the arrow Main Menu buttons to select spot Clean Language and Schedule neato then press Set Clock robotics SELECT Support aD Use the arrow set Language The LCD will now buttons to select the language you want to use then Deutsch press SELECT Espa ol Fran ais ip use the language you selected Neato Vacuum User s Guide Pausing a Cleaning If at any time you want to pause a cleaning press any button on the Neato Vacuum and the vacuum will offer you a PAUSE menu From the PAUSE menu press the down arrows to make the vacuum ePause its current cleaning e Cancel its current cleaning Cancel and return to its charging base e Resume its current cleaning Use the up and down arrows and the SELECT button to tell your Neato Vacuum to do any of the above items Putting your Vacuum to Sleep Press and hold the START button for 2 seconds and your Neato Vacuum s LCD screen light will go off When the vacuum is turned on the next time the lights will turn on again Neato Vacuum User s Guide 37 Turning off Your Vacuum Turning off Your Vacuum If you would like to turn off your vacuum for long term storage or if you are going away for vacation you can turn off all power to your Neato Vacuum Note that this will delete your clock settings To turn off your vacuum 1 Select MENU from the LCD
14. e 100 Newark CA 94560 No service is allowed by the user If there are any problems with the RPS laser distance sensor the robot should be returned to the factory for any service or repair 50 Neato Vacuum User s Guide Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that the Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Model XV Series and derivatives to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards Council Directive 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive EN60335 1 2002 A1 A2 A11 A12 A13 IEC EN 60335 2 2 2003 A1 A2 EN 50366 2003 A1 The last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed are 10 Council Directive 2004 108 EC Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive EN55014 1 1997 w A1 2001 and A2 2001 Class B EN 55014 2 1997 EN 61000 3 2 2006 AC Charger EN 61000 3 3 2008 AC Charger All technical documentation required to demonstrate that the products meet the requirement of the Low Voltage Equipment Directive has been compiled and is available for inspection by the relevant enforcement authorities Details of these special measures and limitations to use are available upon request The CE mark was first applied in 2010 and re issued in 2012 due to new product variants Neato Vacuum User s Guide 51 April 2012 Date of Issue Neato Robotics Newark CA USA 52 Neato Vacuum User s Guide FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This device complies with
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16. er s Guide 31 To Get the Most of Scheduled Cleanings If you are not using the charging base you will need to put the Neato Vacuum out and it will start its scheduled cleaning when that is the actual time and day of the week When you return you will need to manually place the vacuum on its charging base or plug the charger directly into the vacuum To Get the Most of Scheduled Cleanings e The charging base needs to be located within the area that you want to clean ona schedule e Make sure you empty the dirt bin see Emptying the Dirt Bin on page 39 between scheduled cleanings for best results elf there is not enough battery power to complete the cleaning cycle your Neato Vacuum returns to the charging base to recharge and then will return to where it left off to finish its cleaning 32 Neato Vacuum User s Guide Ideas for Scheduled Cleanings Ideas for Scheduled Cleanings Some ways you can take advantage of scheduled cleanings include eClean a specific high traffic area on a regular basis For example you could set up a schedule to clean your kitchen and family room everyday at 10 a m Locating your charging base in the kitchen the Neato Vacuum comes off its charging base cleans the rooms and returns to the charging base Cleaning on an everyday basis helps to minimize dust build up and can result in a reduction in allergy symptoms You could also have your charging base in your bedroom corridor and schedule it to
17. gain and it will return to where it left off to finish the cleaning job It will repeat this one more time if it hasn t finished the cleaning job Quick Start Your Robotic Vacuum The Neato Vacuum works best when it performs regularly scheduled cleanings see Scheduling a Cleaning on page 30 but you can quick start the vacuum for immediate cleaning any time To start the Neato Vacuum 1 Charge the vacuum see Using the Charging Base on page 16 When the START button light is solid green the vacuum is fully charged 2 Remove any loose items such as small toy pieces that might get caught in the vacuum s brushes 22 Neato Vacuum User s Guide Quick Start Your Robotic Vacuum 3 Place your Neato Vacuum on the floor 4 Press the START button If the vacuum is asleep that will wake it up Then press the button once more to clean your entire house 5 The Neato Vacuum maps the room and cleans it automatically 6 When finished the vacuum returns to where it started either to the charging base or to where you manually started it in the room and turns itself off Neato Vacuum User s Guide 23 Using the Control Center LCD screen Using the Control Center LCD screen The Neato Vacuum s LCD Control Center screen is your interface to communicate with the vacuum This is where you give the vacuum its cleaning schedule or pause its cleaning cycle and it s also where the vacuum will give you information For example it may
18. he application under the terms GPLv2 If you are unable or unwilling to download our modifications from http www neatorobotics com lab linux you may instead request to receive a CD R with our modifications To do so please send a written request to Neato Robotics Inc Attention Customer Care GNU Linux Source Code Request 8100 Jarvis Ave Suite 100 Newark CA 94560 Please include a check in the amount of 15 00 to cover reproduction shipping and handling costs Please allow 3 weeks for shipping once we receive your request Neato Vacuum User s Guide 57
19. illustration on page 9 Connecting the Neato Vacuum to the charging base Neato Vacuum User s Guide 17 Using the Charging Base MINIMUM 3 FEET Giving the vacuum a clear path to its charger 18 Neato Vacuum User s Guide Using the Charging Base 3 Place the Neato Vacuum s curved edge up against the charging base so that the charging base s contact points make contact with the vacuum s charging contact points The status light turns on to show you it is charging Neato Vacuum in its charging base Neato Vacuum User s Guide 19 Charging Status Charging Status Recharging the battery takes about 2 to 3 hours The status light lets you know the current charging state of your Neato Vacuum Status light color Solid green Fully charged and ready to clean Pulsing green Charging but ready to clean Pulsing amber Charging can t clean yet Solid amber Vacuum has an error see the LCD screen for details and refer to Communicating with Your Neato Vacuum on page 42 Optimal Charging For optimal performance we recommend that you charge your Neato Vacuum on the charging base whenever it is not cleaning Not only will this make sure the vacuum will be ready for upcoming cleaning tasks but it also ensures longer battery life 20 Neato Vacuum User s Guide Cleaning Mode Your Neato Vacuum cleans using its powerful vacuum Just pre
20. nt of it first the outline of the area and then the interior 26 neato robotics Press the arrow buttons to select Spot Clean and then press SELECT Hain Henu Spot Clean Schedule Set Clock Language Support Neato Vacuum User s Guide This page left intentionally blank Neato Vacuum User s Guide Using Spot Mode for Cleaning Smaller Areas 27 Setting the Clock Setting the Clock Before you can schedule future cleanings you must set the current day and time on the vacuum so it knows when to start the next cleaning To set the date and time Press MENU 6 68 Press the arrow Main Menu buttons to select Spot Clean Set Clock and Schedule neato then press robotics SELECT Language Support Use the arrow Clock Mode Use up and down Set Day 3 buttons to select arrows to select either 12 Hour 24 Hour Clock the current day 4 Clock or 24 Hour of the week and anean Clock and then press SELECT press ENTER 28 Neato Vacuum User s Guide Setting the Clock Use the arrow Use the arrow Set Minute buttons to select buttons to select the current hour the current and press ENTER minute and press Sore hs Cycle through the ENTER hours to select AM or PM The current day and time are shown Press the Back button to make corrections otherwise press SAVE Save Time Day Monday 3 66 pm Neato Vacuum User s Guide 2
21. ot expressly approved by Neato can void the user s authority to operate the equipment 54 Neato Vacuum User s Guide Disposal Notices Neato Vacuum If you ever dispose of your Neato Vacuum follow these steps 1 Unplug the Neato Vacuum from any power source including removing it from its charging base and removing the power adapter plug from the Neato Vacuum power connector 2 Unscrew the battery doors shown in the bottom view illustration on page 8 and unplug and remove the batteries 3 Take the vacuum to the nearest waste management electronics recycling center 4 Take the batteries to a battery recycling program at your school place of work or your nearest waste management battery recycling center Batteries If the batteries leak due to overheating or physical abuse place them in a plastic bag and dispose of them of in accordance with all applicable federal state and local regulations Following battery removal the battery compartments in the Neato Vacuum should be wiped with a damp cloth and allowed to dry before installing new batteries Neato Vacuum User s Guide 55 Linux Operating System Some Neato products incorporate and rely upon the Linux operating system Linux is licensed to the public under version 2 of the GNU General Public License GPLv2 a copy of which is available at http www gnu org licenses gpl 2 0 html Neato has made modifications to Linux to improve the operating system s function
22. pet like do not bathe or otherwise submerge your Neato Vacuum in water It also doesn t like harsh chemicals or anything that can permanently stain it It doesn t mind being cleaned and groomed with a damp cloth however Neato Vacuum User s Guide 11 Likes Dislikes BOUNDARIES Your Neato Vacuum likes to clean everywhere it can reach If you want to keep the robot from a certain area just put out the boundary markers see page 41 The robot will clean up to the boundary markers but will not cross over the them HANGING CABLES AND LOW TO THE GROUND TABLECLOTHS To keep your robot and your home safe make sure that your vacuum cannot get caught on hanging electric cords tablecloths or other cord like items GROOMING Because its down in the dirt all day long your Neato Vacuum can get a little grungy After a while give it a once over to ensure wheels and brushes are free of hair and debris and to keep it running smoothly COLD Exposing your Neato Robotics vacuum to freezing temperatures may cause permanent damage and possibly hurt its feelings OUTDOORS Your Neato vacuum is a domestic device and not intended for outdoor use Keep it in the house where it will be happy Neato Vacuum User s Guide Neato Vacuum cleaning smarts 1 Rectangular front design allows vacuuming close to walls and into corners 2 Low profile allows cleaning under furniture 3 Always
23. screen 2 Select SUPPORT 3 Select Shut Down To power your vacuum once you have done this just press the START button and it will be fully powered again NOTE Your Neato Vacuum cannot be on its charging base when you turn off all power to it NOTE The robot will turn itself off automatically if the battery is extremely low If your clock has been reset and the schedule is no longer available it is because the battery became fully discharged This is why we recommend that you keep the robot charging at all times when not in use for cleaning 38 Neato Vacuum User s Guide Emptying the Dirt Bin Emptying the Dirt Bin For optimal performance empty the Neato Vacuum s dirt bin after every use 1 Remove the dirt bin 2 Remove the filter Neato Vacuum User s Guide 39 Emptying the Dirt Bin dirt bin into a garbage can Tap the filter against the garbage can to get rid of any excess dirt 3 Empty the contents of the Replace the filter cover then replace the dirt bin into the top of the Neato Vacuum 40 Neato Vacuum User s Guide Boundary Markers Boundary Markers Boundary Markers are useful tools that tell your Neato Vacuum where not to clean Boundary markers are most helpful when you want to Create a boundary where one does not exist You might have a large open plan house where you want to clean a subset of a large room like the shaded area shown here Keep your Neato Vac
24. ss the START button and it will vacuum your floors cleaning them one room at a time and then moving on to clean the next room It will clean as many rooms as it can on one battery charge In suspended cleaning mode the Neato Vacuum cleans as much as it can on one battery charge goes back to recharge and returns to finish cleaning where it left off While charging it is in Suspended Cleaning mode It keeps the room in its memory so that it can finish cleaning where it left off Depending on how it was started it will Started off of the Charging Base If the Neato Vacuum was started off of its base and did not finish the cleaning job in one battery charge it will return to base to recharge and then start cleaning again where it left off If it still hasn t finished the cleaning job it will return to its charging base once more recharge and return to finish cleaning where it left off The vacuum will clean for a maximum of 3 cleaning runs and then it will go back to its charging base to recharge Neato Vacuum User s Guide 21 Quick Start Your Robotic Vacuum Started Manually without Charging Base If the Neato Vacuum was started manually off of its base and could not clean the space in one battery charge it will go back to where it started and ask you to plug it in to recharge It is in suspended cleaning mode while charging When finished charging place the Neato Vacuum within two feet of where it returned for charging press START a
25. uum away from any item that you don t want the vacuum to get near Using boundary markers To use the markers simply lay the boundary marker flat on the floor from one wall to the opposite wall to block off an area The Neato Vacuum will clean the floor on the side of the boundary marker that it is started on Place the vacuum within the bounded area and press START The vacuum recognizes the boundary markers and will not cross them You can use scissors to cut a shorter length of the boundary markers if needed When finished the vacuum returns to its charging base or to where it started if it cannot find its base In this case you need to start charging the vacuum as soon as you can Neato Vacuum User s Guide 41 Communicating with Your Neato Vacuum Communicating with Your Neato Vacuum Communication is a two way street so be sure to listen when your Neato Vacuum is talking to you When it s charging the status light around the START button will be GREEN to indicate your Neato Vacuum is ready for work If the status light is AMBER the Neato Vacuum needs some assistance before going to work Just read the LCD control center screen to see what your vacuum needs assistance with The vacuum will tell you when to Empty its dirt bin and filter Fix its stuck brush Unstick its bumper Clean its drop sensor windows and other feedback too 42 Neato Vacuum User s Guide
26. will provide all you need to know It s easy If you are in a hurry and want to learn the basics to get started right away you can read the Quick Start Guide It s even easier We re here to help If you need help or have any questions please contact our Customer Service team at http www neatorobotics com support We want to keep in touch To ensure that we keep you up to date on your new Neato Vacuum please register at http www neatorobotics com register Neato is developing robotic home maintenance products that promise to free everyone from the drudgery of household cleaning Your Future is Neat Neato Vacuum User s Guide 5 Anatomy of Your Neato Vacuum Laser Guided Vision System the robot s eye Control panel see next page Start button handle grasp in direction dirt bin eject of arrow bumper Top view 6 Neato Vacuum User s Guide LCD screen Buttons MON 12 42PM 7 Q Up Down Back softkey Start button status light Control panel Neato Vacuum User s Guide drop sensor drop sensor p window window sweeping brush ping brush guard brush guard release brush guard wheel release wheel battery doors information label Bottom view charging contact points Back View j Neato Vacuum User s Guide release button charging contact points
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