Neato Robotics All-Floor Robotic Vacuum User manual

Neato All-Floor 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, 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.

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Table of Contents
Welcome! ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Anatomy of Your Neato Vacuum ....................................................................... 6
Important Safety Instructions ......................................................................... 10
Likes and Dislikes........................................................................................ 11
Using 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 screen................................................................. 24
Using Spot Mode for Cleaning Smaller Areas ........................................................ 26
Setting the Clock ........................................................................................28
Scheduling a Cleaning................................................................................... 30
To Get the Most of Scheduled Cleanings............................................................. 32

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Ideas for Scheduled Cleanings ........................................................................ 33
Removing a Scheduled Cleaning ...................................................................... 34
Changing the Language on the LCD Display ......................................................... 36
Pausing a Cleaning ...................................................................................... 37
Putting your Vacuum to Sleep......................................................................... 37
Turning off Your Vacuum .............................................................................. 38
Emptying 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
Customer Support ....................................................................................................................................48
One Year Limited Warranty - North America ....................................................... 49
Compliance Information ............................................................................... 50
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................. 51
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT......................................................................... 53
Disposal Notices ......................................................................................... 55
Neato Vacuum ...................................................................................... 55
Batteries............................................................................................. 55
Linux Operating System ........................................................................... 56

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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing your new Neato Vacuum. And welcome to the home robotics revolution.
This detailed user’s guide 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®.

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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 System

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Control panel
Buttons:
Start button
LCD screen
Up
Down
Back
softkey
status
light

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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
contact points

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Charging base (external view)
Charging base (internal view)
charging
contact points
release button
cable wrap
pegs
power cable

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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.

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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
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 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.

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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 it's 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.
Likes Dislikes

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Neato Vacuum cleaning smarts
1
2
1- Rectangular 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 recognition ensures complete cleaning of room before
moving on to the next.

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Using the Neato Vacuum
The Neato Vacuum is 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 22.
•To schedule regular cleanings, see Scheduling a Cleaning on page 30.

Using the Charging Base
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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:
1Plug 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.
2When placing the charging base, ensure that:
•the back of the charging base is against a wall
•the charging base is least 3 feet from a corner of the room
•the charging base is not tilted

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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.
Connecting the Neato Vacuum to the charging base

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Giving the vacuum a clear path to its charger
MINIMUM 3 FEET

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3Place 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

Charging Status
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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:
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.
Status light color Meaning
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)