WowWee Rovio User manual

Item No. 8033
User
manual

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Contents
Overview. 6
Introduction.6
Package.contents.7
Rovio.at.a.glance.8
Getting.started.12
Required.equipment.12
Battery.and.power.details.12
Battery.and.power.requirements.12
Installing.Rovio’s.battery.pack.12
Setting.up.the.charging.dock.13
Setup.location.13
Assembling.the.charging.dock.14
Disassembling.the.charging.dock.15
Charging.the.battery.pack.16
Rovio.Software.installation.16
Conguring.your.Rovio.the.rst.time. 18
System.requirements.18
Installing.the.Rovio.Software.19
PC.users.19
Mac.users.23
Uninstalling.the.Rovio.Software.28
PC.users.28
Mac.users.28

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Contents
Contents
Using.Rovio.30
Charging.dock.30
TrueTrack.Beacons.30
LED.power.indicator.31
Rovio.user.interface..31
System.requirements.31
Web.browser.supported.features..32
Description.of.interface.33
Command.reference.34
Accessing.Rovio.from.your.internal.network.48
Accessing.Rovio.over.the.Internet. 49
Setting.up.port.forwarding.automatically.49
Disabling.UPnP.on.Rovio.49
Setting.up.port.forwarding.manually.(advanced.setup). 50
Using.a.domain.name.with.Rovio.51
Creating,.saving.and.playing.back.paths.52
Creating.paths.52
Renaming.paths.52
Playing.back.paths.53
Deleting.paths.53
Using.Rovio.as.a.webcam.53
Updating.the.Rovio.rmware.54
Restoring.Rovio.to.factory.defaults.55
Software.restore.55
Hardware.restore.55

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Contents
Troubleshooting.56
Caring.for.Rovio.58
Precautions.58
Safety. .58
Use.and.handling.58
Appendix.A.60
Rovio.browser.and.platform.compatibility.60
Appendix.B.61
Terminology.61
Appendix.C.62
Warnings.62
Appendix.D.63
Specications.63
Appendix.E.64
Copyrights.and.acknowledgements.64
Index
Warranty

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Overview

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Overview
Overview
Take.a.few.moments.to.carefully.read.through.this.manual.to.learn.how.to.set.up,.congure.and.
get.your.Rovio™.going
Introduction
Rovio.is.the.Wi-Fi.equipped.mobile.webcam.that.enables.you.to.view.and.interact.with.its.
environment.through.live.streaming.video.and.audio.with.its.built-in.camera.Use.almost.any.web-
enabled.device.to.control.Rovio.remotely.from.anywhere.in.the.world.over.the.Internet!
Rovio’s.easy-to-use.web.interface.allows.you.to.navigate.it.and.save.paths.that.it.can.play.back.
using.the.TrueTrack™.Navigation.System.–.you.won’t.need.to.guide.it.through.each.step.yourself!.
Rovio’s.self-docking.function.even.allows.it.to.navigate.back.to.its.charging.dock.to.recharge.when.
low.on.power.

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Overview
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
1.x.USB.cable
1.x.8.V.AC/DC.
power..adapter
1.x.User.manual
1.x.Quick.start.
guide
A
Rovio™ Quick Start Guide
Congratulations and welcome to the world ofWowWee™ Te chnologies!
This Quick st art guide will h elp you get your Rovio™ up and ru nning.
For more informat ion about using your Rovio , refer to the Rovio Use r manual. You can also visit
the WowWee Suppor t site at www.wowwee.com /support/ro vio for the latest downl oads,
video tutor ials, troubleshooting t ips and Rovio online help.
Checklist
To get started, you will need:
Rovio□
Charging dock (w/ Tr ueTrack™ Beacon)□
Charging dock mast□
Battery pack□
AC/DC power adapter□
USB cable□
Phillips screwdriver (not included)□
Rovio Software
□
Rovio Quick start guide□
You will also need to know:
Your wireless router’s network ID (SSID)□
Your router’s encryption key (password), if you use one□
Here are the steps you will go through:
Setting up the charging dock1.
Charging the batterypack2.
Configuring your Rovio3.
Accessing Ro vio’s interface4.
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Overview
Rovio at a glance
Rovio.at.a.glance
Rovio.
Power.button.with.
LED.power.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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Overview
Rovio at a glance
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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Overview
Rovio at a glance

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Getting started

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Getting started
Required equipment
Getting.started
This.section.describes.how.to.get.your.Rovio.up.and.running.This.includes:
Required.equipment•.
Battery.and.power.details•.
Setting.up.the.charging.dock•.
Rovio.Software•. .installation
Required.equipment
You.will.need.a.Phillips.screwdriver.(not.included).to.set.up.Rovio
Battery.and.power.details
This.section.describes.the.battery.and.power.details.for.Rovio.and.its.charging.dock.with.built-in.
TrueTrack.Beacon.
Battery.and.power.requirements
Rovio
Rovio.uses.a.rechargeable.6.V.NiMH.battery.pack.(included).Refer.to.the.section.Installing Rovio’s
battery pack.on.page.12.for.more.information
Charging dock and TrueTrack™ Beacon
The.charging.dock.with.built-in.TrueTrack™.Beacon.requires.power.from.an.8V.AC/DC.adapter.
Refer.to.the.section.Setting up the charging dock.on.page.13.for.more.information
Installing.Rovio’s.battery.pack
Before.you.use.your.Rovio,.you.need.to.install.and.charge.the.battery.pack.
To.install.the.batteries:
1. Locate.and.open.the.battery.compartment.door.on.the.underside.of.Rovio.
2. Using.a.Phillips.screwdriver.(not.included).loosen.the.two.screws.on.the.battery.
compartment.door.and.remove.it
3. Locate.and.note.the.orientation.of.the.battery.connector.and.connect.it.to.the.battery.
pack.Insert.the.battery.pack.into.the.compartment..

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Setting up the charging dock
4. Replace.the.battery.compartment.door.and.tighten.the.screws.using.the.screwdriver.
Do.not.over-tighten.
Setting.up.the.charging.dock
This.section.describes.the.assembly.and.placement.of.the.Rovio.charging.dock
Setup.location
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.Refer.to.the.section.Assembling
the charging dock.on.page.14
For.Rovio.to.accurately.self-dock,.place.the.charging.dock.where.it.will.not.be.disturbed.and.
preferably.against.a.wall.near.a.power.outlet.Ideally,.the.room.should.have.a.at.ceiling.no.higher.
than.about.10-12.feet.(3-36.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.
Allow 3-5 feet
(1-1.5 m) clearance
in front of charging
dock
Place charging dock
against a wall
is preferable

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Setting up the charging dock
Assembling.the.charging.dock
To.assemble.the.charging.dock:
1. Place.the.charging.dock.on.the.oor.in.the.room.you.
want.to.use.as.Rovio’s.home.base
2.. Attach.the.mast.to.the.charging.dock.by.slotting.it.
into.position.as.illustrated
3.. Plug.the.power.cable.into.the.port.on.the.back.of.the.
charging.dock.and.then.plug.the.power.adapter.into.
the.electrical.outlet.
NOTE:.You.need.to.install.the.charging.dock.near.a.
power.outlet.within.reach.of.the.AC/DC.adapter
The.LED.indicator.on.the.charging.dock.will.light.up,.and.the.
TrueTrack.Beacon.attached.to.the.dock.will.light.up.red.
If.the.LED.indicator.on.the.charging.dock.does.not.light.
up,.it.means.that.there.is.a.problem.with.the.connection.
between.the.mast.and.the.base.Unplug.the.power.adapter,.
and.detach.the.mast.To.learn.how,.refer.to.the.section.
Disassembling the charging dock.on.page.15.Next,.reattach.
the.mast.and.then.reconnect.the.adapter
If.the.Beacon.is.not.lit,.touch.the.metal.rim.on.the.Beacon.
and.it.will.light.up
4. Two.red.dots.will.project.light.onto.the.ceiling.To.optimize.the.signal,.point.the.red.dots.
at.the.center.of.the.ceiling.away.from.unsmooth.surfaces.such.as.lighting.xtures,.fans,.air.
vents.and.corners
.
10-12 feet
(3-3.6 m) Position the
red dots on the
ceiling away from
obstructions

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Setting up the charging dock
NOTES
The.red.dots.are.a.guide.to.help.you.set.up.the.•. charging.dock.If.the.lights.turn.off.while.you.are.
positioning.the.dots,.touch.the.metal.rim.to.reactivate.it.During.normal.operation.the.red.dots.
will.not.be.lit
In.order.for.Rovio.to.be.able.to.•. self-dock.and.recharge,.you.must.power.the.charging.dock.at.all.times.
If.you.change.the.position.of.your.charging.dock,.you.might.need.to.reposition.the.red.dots.•.
Important.battery.information.
Use.only.fresh.batteries.of.the.required.size.and.recommended.type•.
Rechargeable.batteries.are.only.to.be.charged.under.adult.supervision•.
Respect.the.correct.polarity,.(+).and.(-)•.
Do.not.throw.batteries.into.the.re•.
The.supply.terminals.are.not.to.be.short-circuited•.
Batteries.should.be.replaced.by.adults•.
Remove.batteries.if.the.product.is.not.going.to.be.used.for.some.time•.
Disassembling.the.charging.dock
To.disassemble.the.charging.dock:
1. Unplug.the.power.cable.from.the.back.of.the.charging.dock.and.from.the.electrical.outlet
2. Turn.the.charging.dock.over.and.locate.the.two.tabs.that.hold.the.mast.in.place.Using.two.
ngers,.squeeze.both.tabs.towards.each.other.and.remove.the.mast

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Rovio Software installation
Charging.the.battery.pack
Once.installed,.you.need.to.charge.the.battery.pack.using.the.charging.dock.To.do.so:
1. Ensure.that.the.power.to.the.electrical.outlet.is.turned.on.and.that.Rovio.is.turned.on.by.
pressing.the.power.button;.Rovio’s.LED.indicators.will.light.up
2. Place.Rovio.in.its.assembled.charging.dock.as.illustrated. .
.
The.LED.indicators.will.pulse.quickly.to.indicate.that.it.
has.begun.charging
3.. During.charging,.the.LED.indicators.will.pulse.slowly;.
a.single.charge.takes.approximately.45.hours.for.about.
15.hours.of.use
When.Rovio.has.nished.charging.the.LED.indicators.will.remain.lit.It.is.safe.to.leave.Rovio.on.its.
charging.dock.after.the.charge.has.completed
Low battery
When.Rovio’s.batteries.begin.to.run.low,.it.will.warn.you.with.the.following:
Rovio.interface.warning.message•.
The.•. LED.power.indicator.ashes.(refer.to.the.section.LED power indicator.on.page.31).
If.Rovio.is.in.the.same.room.as.its.charging.dock.and.the.interface.indicates.that.it.has.a.navigation.
signal,.it.will.automatically.try.to.return.to.the.charging.dock.(if.you.have.already.saved.it.as.its.home.
position).when.its.batteries.are.running.low.after.you.click.on.the.low.battery.warning.message
Otherwise,.you.can.send.it.back.to.its.charging.dock.by.clicking.on.the.Home.button. on.
the.interface.Refer.to.the.Auxiliary controls.table.in.the.section.Description of interface.on.page.33.
for.details.
If.you.ignore.the.request.to.drive.Rovio.back.to.its.charging.dock.and.continue.to.use.it,.Rovio.will.
shut.off.automatically.when.its.batteries.are.drained,.and.you.might.not.be.able.to.drive.it.back.to.
the.charging.dock.to.recharge.
NOTE:.Rovio.must.have.enough.signal.strength.to.detect.the.charging.dock.before.it.can.navigate.
home.and.you.need.to.have.already.saved.its.home.position
Rovio.Software.installation
You.will.need.to.install.the.Rovio.Software.on.your.computer.and.then.use.the.Rovio.Setup.tool.
to.congure.Rovio.Refer.to.the.section,.Conguring your Rovio the rst time.on.page.18

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Conguring your Rovio

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Conguring your Rovio the rst time
System requirements
Conguring.your.Rovio.the.rst.time
Before.you.use.Rovio.for.the.rst.time,.you.will.need.to.congure.your.Rovio.You.can.congure.
Rovio.in.one.of.two.ways:.
Using.the.•. Rovio.Setup.software.for.PC.or.Mac
Manually,.using.Ad.hoc.wireless.connection•.
System.requirements
To.install.the.Rovio.Software,.your.computer.set-up.must.have.the.following:
•. USB.connectivity
Wireless.access.point.(WAP).device.(for.example,.your.wireless.router).•.
Internet.connection•.
Wireless.connectivity.(for.Ad.hoc.setup)..•.
NOTES
When.you.rst.remove.Rovio.from.the.packaging,.it.will.be.set.in.Ad.hoc.mode•.
The.computer.with.which.you.set.Rovio.up.needs.to.be.on.the.same.network.as.Rovio.in.order.to.•.
be.able.to.connect.to.it
Rovio.does.not.support.WPA2.Enterprise.encryption.keys.(•. passwords).on.wireless.access.points.
IMPORTANT:.Refer.to.wwwwowweecom/support/rovio.to.download.the.latest.software.and.
rmware.updates

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Conguring your Rovio the rst time
Installing the Rovio Software
Installing.the.Rovio.Software
This.section.describes.setting.up.the.Rovio.Software.on.both.PC.and.Mac.computers.To.ensure.
you.have.the.most.up-to-date.Rovio.Software,.always.download.the.latest.version.from.the.Rovio.
Support.site.(wwwwowweecom/support/rovio)
IMPORTANT:.Ensure.that.you.connect.Rovio.to.your.computer.only.after.its.LED.power.
indicator.is.on
PC.users
This.section.describes.how.to.install.and.congure.Rovio.for.PC.users
NOTE:.To.run.the.PC.version.of.the.Rovio.Software,.you.need.a.PC.computer.running.
Windows.XP™.or.Windows.Vista®.operating.systems.with.Internet.access
Using Rovio Software to congure Rovio using your PC
To.install.the.Rovio.Software.on.your.PC:
1. Verify.that.your.wireless.router.is.turned.on.and.working.
2.. Verify.that.Rovio.is.fully-charged.and.ON.Ensure.that.its.LED.power.indicator.is.on.before.
you.connect.it.to.your.computer.via.USB
3. From.the.Rovio.support.site.(wwwwowweecom/support/rovio),.locate.and.download.
the.latest.version.of.the.Rovio.Software.to.your.computer
4. Locate.and.double-click.on.the.RovioInstallerexe.le.you.just.downloaded.to.your.computer.
.
The.Rovio.Software.installation.wizard.will.appear.
5. Follow.the.onscreen.instructions.for.installing.the.Rovio.Software.
6. Once.the.Rovio.Software.is.installed,.congure.Rovio.by.running.the.Rovio.Setup.tool
NOTES
While.setting.up.Rovio.using.the.Rovio.Setup,.you.might.need.to.wait.for.Windows.to.install.the.•.
hardware.driver.
Ensure.that.you.do.not.connect.Rovio.when.its.•. LED.power.indicator.is.not.lit

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Conguring your Rovio the rst time
Installing the Rovio Software
Manually setting up Rovio using your PC (Ad hoc setup)
You.can.congure.Rovio.manually.without.using.the.Rovio.Software.in.Ad.hoc.mode.Note.that.
you.need.to.have.wireless.capabilities.on.your.PC.To.do.so:.
NOTE:.The.instructions.for.manually.setting.up.Rovio.can.only.be.used.when.Rovio.is.in.Ad.hoc.
mode,.that.is,.when.you.rst.congure.Rovio,.or.after.you.restore.it.to.its.default.factory.settings
1. Ensure.that.Rovio.is.fully-charged.and.on.
2. Note.down.your.current.wireless.network.settings.as.you.will.need.them.throughout.this.
process.To.do.so,.you.can.access.your.Wireless.Network.Connection.Status.dialog,.and.
then.clilck.on.the.Support.tab.
3.. From.your.Windows.Control.Panel,.locate.and.click.on.the.wireless.network.settings.option.
Optionally,.right-click.on.the.wireless.network.icon.in.your.Windows.taskbar.and.locate.
available.networks.
4. If.you.are.already.connected.to.a.wireless.network,.you.will.need.to.disconnect.from.it.
Follow.the.onscreen.instructions.to.connect.wirelessly.to.another.computer.
5. Connect.to.the.ROVIO_WOWWEE.network.(Rovio’s.default.SSID).
6. In.the.Local.Area.Connection.Properties.dialog,.select.the.TCP/IP.option,.and.then.click.
on.Properties
The.TCP/IP.Properties.option.appears.
7. Select.the.option.Use.the.following.IP.address.and.enter.the.following.information.and.
then.click.on.OK:
IP.address* 192168105
Subnet.mask 2552552550
Default.gateway [Leave.blank]
*.This.will.be.the.IP.address.of.your.computer.This.address.is.on.the.same.subnetwork.as.Rovio
8. Once.your.Ad.hoc.wireless.connection.is.established,.enter.http://1921681018.in.the.
address.bar.of.your.Internet.browser;.this.is.the.default.the.IP.address.for.your.Rovio.You.
should.now.be.able.to.view.the.Rovio.interface
If.you.do.not.see.Rovio’s.interface,.try.resetting.your.Rovio.by.turning.it.OFF.and.then.ON.
again.Wait.until.the.LED.power.indicator.turns.from.orange.to.green.and.then.refresh.the.
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