WowWee Rovio 8033 User manual

Item No. 8033
User
manual

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Copyrights and acknowledgements
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Copyrights and acknowledgements

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Contents
Contents
Thank you for purchasing Rovio™ from WowWee™! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Package contents ......................................................... 7
Getting started .....................................................10
Battery and power requirements ...........................................10
Rovio .........................................................................10
Charging dock and TrueTrack™ Beacon ...........................................10
Assembling the charging dock .............................................10
Location ................................................................10
Assembling the charging dock .............................................11
Disassembling the charging dock .................................................12
Installing and charging the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Low battery ...................................................................14
Installing the Rovio Setup software ........................................15
PC users .......................................................................15
For advanced PC users ..........................................................16
Mac users .....................................................................17
Rovio basics ........................................................21
Rovio charging dock ......................................................21
TrueTrack Beacons .......................................................22
Power switch LED light indicator ...........................................22
Rovio’s interface .........................................................22
Overview of the Rovio interface ......................................23
Using Rovio’s interface ...................................................23
System requirements ...........................................................23
Web browser supported features ..........................................23
Description of interface ..................................................24
Navigation controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Camera controls ...............................................................26
Camera capture control .........................................................26
Headlight control ..............................................................26
Auxiliary controls ..............................................................27
Indicators .....................................................................29
Settings .......................................................................30
Rovio online help ...............................................................36

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Contents
Video display contextual menu ............................................36
Accessing the interface from your internal network .....................37
Setting up port forwarding ......................................................38
Using a domain name with Rovio .....................................39
Creating, saving and playing back paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Updating the Rovio rmware .........................................43
Restoring Rovio to factory defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Caring for Rovio ....................................................45
Precautions .............................................................45
Safety ..................................................................45
Use and handling ........................................................45
FAQs ..............................................................46
Appendix A ........................................................48
Rovio browser and platform compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Appendix B ........................................................49
Terminology ............................................................49
Index ..............................................................50
Limited warranty ...................................................52

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Introduction

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Rovio™ from WowWee™!
With Rovio™, you will always be just a click away from the people and places that are
important to you. Rovio is the Wi-Fi equipped mobile webcam that enables you to
view and interact with its environment through streaming video and audio, wherever
it is! Easily control Rovio remotely 24/7 from anywhere in the world! Use any web-
equipped device: PC or Mac, cell phone, smartphone, PDA or even your video game
console.
The TrueTrack™ Navigation System allows you to use the Rovio interface to store
waypoints — with one click Rovio will automatically navigate itself to the chosen
point. Rovio’s built-in LED headlight will help you guide it even in dimly lit locations,
so you’ll always know what is going on at home or at the ofce. Rovio’s self-docking
function allows you to send Rovio back to the charging dock to recharge, with the
click of a button on your browser!

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Package contents
This package contains the following:
1 x 6 V 3000 mAH
NiMH rechargeable
battery pack
1 x Rovio™ 1 x Charging dock with built-in TrueTrack™ Beacon
1 x Mast
Introduction
Package contents
1 x USB cable
1 x 8 V AC/DC adapter
1 x User manual
1 x Rovio Setup
CD
1 x Quick start
guide

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Quick overview
Rovio
Quick overview
Rovio
Power button
with LED indicator
TrueTrack sensor
Antenna
Omni-directional
wheels
Camera
Neck
Headlight
USB connector
LED indicators
Battery compartment
Charging contacts
Underside of Rovio
IR sensors
Microphone
Speaker

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Charging dock
Quick overview
Charging dock
8 V AC/DC adapter
Charging contacts
Charging dock mast
TrueTrack Beacon
Power connector
LED indicator
Dock
(From power adapter)
Back view of charging dock
Metal rim

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Getting started
This section describes how to get your Rovio up and running.
Battery and power requirements
This section describes the battery and power requirements for Rovio and its charging
dock with built-in TrueTrack Beacon.
Rovio
Rovio uses a rechargeable 6 V NiMH battery pack (included).
Charging dock and TrueTrack™ Beacon
The charging dock with built-in TrueTrack™ Beacon requires power from an 8V AC/DC
adapter.
Assembling the charging dock
When you rst open the Rovio package the charging dock will be in two parts. You
will need to put the parts together and then set up the built-in TrueTrack Beacon.
Location
In order for Rovio to accurately self-dock, the charging dock should ideally be placed
where it will not be disturbed and preferably against a wall. Ideally, the room should
have a at ceiling no higher than about 10-12 feet (3-3.6 meters) with a clear space
onto which the built-in TrueTrack Beacon can project its infrared beams. Air vents,
large light panels or chandeliers, tall objects or furniture might prevent Rovio from
detecting the signal that is projected onto the ceiling.
Important power adapter information
Examine the AC/DC adapter regularly for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts.•
The AC/DC adapter is not a toy.•
Equipment liable to be cleaned with liquid are to be disconnected from the transformer •
before cleaning.
Getting started
Battery and power requirements