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Neato All-Floor Robotic Vacuum

User’s Guide

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Page 1: ...Neato All Floor Robotic Vacuum User s Guide...

Page 2: ...R TO PAGE 10 FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 N...

Page 3: ...sing the Neato Vacuum 15 Using the Charging Base 16 Charging Status 20 Optimal Charging 20 Cleaning Mode 21 Suspended Cleaning Mode 21 Quick Start Your Robotic Vacuum 22 Using the Control Center LCD s...

Page 4: ...ptying the Dirt Bin 39 Boundary Markers 41 Using boundary markers 41 Communicating with Your Neato Vacuum 42 Getting the Best Performance from Your Neato Vacuum 43 LCD Feedback Messages 44 Filters 47...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...cuum User s Guide 6 Anatomy of Your Neato Vacuum Top view Control panel dirt bin eject dirt bin handle bumper see next page the robot s eye Start button grasp in direction of arrow Laser Guided Vision...

Page 7: ...Neato Vacuum User s Guide 7 Control panel Buttons Start button LCD screen Up Down Back softkey status light...

Page 8: ...m User s Guide 8 Bottom view Back View sweeping brush wheel brush guard battery doors brush guard release drop sensor window drop sensor window brush guard release wheel information label charging con...

Page 9: ...Neato Vacuum User s Guide 9 Charging base external view Charging base internal view charging contact points release button cable wrap pegs power cable...

Page 10: ...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 includ...

Page 11: ...using it to ensure that every time you need it it will be ready to roll WATER CHEMICALS or OTHER MOLD PRODUCING FLUIDS Do not clean wet messes with your Neato Vacuum Though it may seem pet like do not...

Page 12: ...your vacuum cannot get caught on hanging electric cords tablecloths or other cord like items GROOMING Because it s down in the dirt all day long your Neato Vacuum can get a little grungy After a whil...

Page 13: ...front design allows vacuuming close to walls and into corners 2 Low profile allows cleaning under furniture 3 Always vacuums in straight lines 4 5 Cleans closely around obstacles 6 Automatic doorway...

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Page 15: ...s ready to start cleaning as soon as you charge up its battery To charge the battery see Using the Charging Base on page 16 To begin a quick start cleaning see Quick Start Your Robotic Vacuum on page...

Page 16: ...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 ret...

Page 17: ...uide 17 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 illustration on page 9 Con...

Page 18: ...Using the Charging Base Neato Vacuum User s Guide 18 Giving the vacuum a clear path to its charger MINIMUM 3 FEET...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...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 Status light co...

Page 21: ...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 o...

Page 22: ...ng press START again 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 Nea...

Page 23: ...ton 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 retu...

Page 24: ...le or pause its cleaning cycle and it s also where the vacuum will give you information For example it may tell you that it is returning to its base to recharge In addition if your vacuum encounters a...

Page 25: ...a scheduled basis see page 30 Get feedback from the vacuum on how it is doing and where it might need some help see page 42 Change the language on the LCD display see page 36 Pause the vacuum see pag...

Page 26: ...a small area approximately 4 feet by 6 feet To use Spot Mode 1 Place the Neato Vacuum on the ground centered and facing the area to be cleaned and press MENU 2 Press the arrow buttons to select Spot C...

Page 27: ...Using Spot Mode for Cleaning Smaller Areas Neato Vacuum User s Guide 27 This page left intentionally blank...

Page 28: ...ime on the vacuum so it knows when to start the next cleaning To set the date and time 1 Press MENU 2 Press the arrow buttons to select Set Clock and then press SELECT 3 Use the arrow buttons to selec...

Page 29: ...buttons to select the current hour and press ENTER Cycle through the hours to select AM or PM 6 Use the arrow buttons to select the current minute and press ENTER 7 The current day and time are shown...

Page 30: ...ck as described in Setting the Clock on page 28 To schedule a cleaning 1 Press MENU 2 Press the arrow buttons to select Schedule and then press SELECT 3 Use the arrow buttons to select Set or Change a...

Page 31: ...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 5 Use the arrow butt...

Page 32: ...its charging base or plug the charger directly into the vacuum To Get the Most of Scheduled Cleanings The charging base needs to be located within the area that you want to clean on a schedule Make s...

Page 33: ...um 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 cou...

Page 34: ...Cleaning Neato Vacuum User s Guide 34 Removing a Scheduled Cleaning If you need to remove a previously scheduled cleaning follow these steps 1 Press MENU 2 Press the arrow buttons to select Schedule a...

Page 35: ...select Remove Day and then press SELECT 4 Use the arrow buttons to choose the cleaning event you want to remove and then press SELECT 5 Press DELETE to confirm deletion Use the Back button if you mad...

Page 36: ...LCD Display If you want to use a different language on the LCD display follow these steps 1 Press MENU 2 Press the arrow buttons to select Language and then press SELECT 3 Use the arrow buttons to sel...

Page 37: ...e the vacuum Pause its current cleaning Cancel its current cleaning Cancel and return to its charging base Resume its current cleaning Use the up and down arrows and the SELECT button to tell your Nea...

Page 38: ...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 wh...

Page 39: ...Emptying the Dirt Bin Neato Vacuum User s Guide 39 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...

Page 40: ...uum User s Guide 40 3 Empty the contents of the dirt bin into a garbage can Tap the filter against the garbage can to get rid of any excess dirt 4 Replace the filter cover then replace the dirt bin in...

Page 41: ...s 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 t...

Page 42: ...tus 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 L...

Page 43: ...ur 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 th...

Page 44: ...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 STA...

Page 45: ...Vacuum User s Guide 45 Cannot Charge Make sure the charging cable is plugged into the base and wall When vacuum is initially connected to the base the status light will light up to let you know the po...

Page 46: ...feet from a corner of a room the charging base has clearance 3 feet in front of it the charging base is not hidden behind a couch or other furniture the charging base is solid against a wall and is n...

Page 47: ...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 b...

Page 48: ...u have any questions or comments contact Neato Robotics Inc Email customercare neatorobotics com Visit www NeatoRobotics com for additional support accessories and frequently asked questions Call a cu...

Page 49: ...urchase 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 prohibit...

Page 50: ...kHz Pulse Duration 200 sec Peak Power 2 1 mW Beam Diameter 2 3 mm Beam Divergence 1 5 mrad Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may re...

Page 51: ...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...

Page 52: ...Neato Vacuum User s Guide 52 April 2012 Date of Issue Neato Robotics Newark CA USA...

Page 53: ...ment 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...

Page 54: ...acuum User s Guide 54 Trade Name NEATO Model Number XV Series Responsible Party NEATO Robotics Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Neato can void the user s authority to operate the equ...

Page 55: ...ve 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 m...

Page 56: ...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...

Page 57: ...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 r...

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