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Neato Robotics XV-11 User Manual

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Summary of XV-11

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    Neato xv-11™ vacuum user’s guide.

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    Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions. Please refer to page 10 for additional safety instructions. 1916 old middlefield way suite a mountain view, ca 94043 copyright © 2009 neato robotics, inc. All rights reserved. Neato robotics, neato xv-11, and your future is ...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 3 table of contents welcome!.........................................................................................................................................................5 anatomy of your neato xv-11 vacuum ............................................................

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 4 removing a scheduled cleaning ...................................................................... 32 pausing a cleaning ...................................................................................... 34 turning off the lights on your vacuum..........................

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 5 welcome! Thank you for purchasing your new neato xv-11 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 ...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 6 anatomy of your neato xv-11 vacuum top view control panel dirt bin eject room positioning system (rps) dirt bin handle bumper (see next page) —the robot’s “eye” start button (grasp in direction of arrow).

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 7 control panel buttons: start button lcd screen up down back softkey status light.

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 8 bottom view back view this device complies with 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 ca...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 9 charging base (external view) charging base (internal view) charging contact points release button cable wrap pegs power cable.

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 10 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 adaptor or ch...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 11 likes and dislikes there are just a few things to remember that will keep your neato xv-11 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,...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 12 boundaries. Your neato xv-11 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 38). The robot will clean up to the boundary markers but will not cross over the them. Hanging cables...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 13 neato xv-11 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 recogniti...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 15 using the neato xv-11 vacuum the neato xv-11 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 or charging without the charging base on page 19. •to begin a quick-start cleaning, see quic...

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    Using the charging base neato xv-11 user’s guide 16 using the charging base the neato xv-11 vacuum has a preinstalled nickel metal hydride (nimh) rechargeable battery that has to be fully charged before you can use it for the first time. You can use the charging base to charge it as described in the...

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    Using the charging base neato xv-11 user’s guide 17 giving the vacuum a clear path to its charger.

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    Using the charging base neato xv-11 user’s guide 18 2 place the neato xv-11 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 xv-11 connected...

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    Charging without the charging base neato xv-11 user’s guide 19 charging without the charging base if you’d rather not use the charging base, follow these steps to use the provided power cable: 1 press the release button to open the back of the charging base and remove the power adapter and cables. C...

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    Charging without the charging base neato xv-11 user’s guide 20 2 to reinstall the power adaptor into the charging base, press the release button on top of the charging base to open the back of the unit. As shown in the illustration below, plug the round connector into the receptacle and wrap the cab...

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    Charging status neato xv-11 user’s guide 21 charging status recharging the battery takes about 2 to 3 hours. The status light lets you know the current charging state of your neato xv-11: optimal charging for optimal performance, we recommend that you charge your neato xv-11 on the charging base whe...

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    Cleaning mode neato xv-11 user’s guide 22 cleaning mode your neato xv-11 vacuum cleans using its powerful vacuum. Just press 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 batte...

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    Quick-start your robotic vacuum neato xv-11 user’s guide 23 quick-start your robotic vacuum the neato xv-11 works best when it performs regularly scheduled cleanings (see scheduling a cleaning on page 28), but you can quick-start the vacuum for immediate cleaning any time. To start the neato xv-11: ...

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    Using the control center lcd screen neato xv-11 user’s guide 24 using the control center lcd screen the neato xv-11’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 t...

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    Using the control center lcd screen neato xv-11 user’s guide 25 using this screen, you can: •set the clock of the neato xv-11 (see page 26) •program the neato xv-11 to clean on a scheduled basis (see page 28) •get feedback from the vacuum on how it is doing and where it might need some help (see pag...

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    Setting the clock neato xv-11 user’s guide 26 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: 1 press menu. 2 press the arrow buttons to select set clock and then pr...

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    Setting the clock neato xv-11 user’s guide 27 5 use the arrow 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. Press the back button to make corr...

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    Scheduling a cleaning neato xv-11 user’s guide 28 scheduling a cleaning before setting a schedule, set the clock as described in setting the clock on page 26. 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 s...

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    Scheduling a cleaning neato xv-11 user’s guide 29 future cleanings will occur at the times and dates you selected. At each scheduled time, the neato xv-11 will come off of the charging base and start its scheduled cleaning. When finished cleaning, the vacuum returns to the charging base to recharge....

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    To get the most of scheduled cleanings neato xv-11 user’s guide 30 if you are not using the charging base, you will need to put the neato xv-11 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 o...

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    Ideas for scheduled cleanings neato xv-11 user’s guide 31 ideas for scheduled cleanings some ways you can take advantage of scheduled cleanings include: •clean a specific high-traffic area on a regular basis. For example, you could set up a schedule to clean your combination kitchen/family room floo...

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    Removing a scheduled cleaning neato xv-11 user’s guide 32 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 and then press select..

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    Removing a scheduled cleaning neato xv-11 user’s guide 33 3 use the arrow buttons to 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 made a mistake. ...

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    Pausing a cleaning neato xv-11 user’s guide 34 pausing a cleaning if at any time you want to pause a cleaning, press any button on the neato xv-11 and the vacuum will offer you a pause menu. From the pause menu, press the down arrows to make the vacuum: •pause its current cleaning •cancel its curren...

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    Turning off your vacuum neato xv-11 user’s guide 35 turning off your vacuum if you choose to, you can turn off all power to your neato xv-11. Note that this will delete your clock settings. To turn off your vacuum: 1 select menu from the lcd screen. 2 select support. 3 select shut down. To power you...

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    Emptying the dirt bin neato xv-11 user’s guide 36 emptying the dirt bin for optimal performance, empty the neato xv-11’s dirt bin after every use. 1 remove the dirt bin. 2 remove the cover and filter..

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    Emptying the dirt bin neato xv-11 user’s guide 37 3 empty the contents of the dirt bin into a garbage can. Tap the filter door and cover against the garbage can to get rid of any excess dirt. 4 replace the filter and dirt bin cover, then replace the dirt bin into the top of the neato xv-11..

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    Boundary markers neato xv-11 user’s guide 38 boundary markers boundary markers are useful tools for your neato xv-11 vacuum. They tell the 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 hou...

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    Communicating with your neato xv-11 vacuum neato xv-11 user’s guide 39 cannot find its base. (in this case, you will need to start charging the vacuum as soon as you can.) communicating with your neato xv-11 vacuum communication is a two-way street, so be sure to listen when your neato xv-11 is talk...

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    Lcd feedback messages neato xv-11 user’s guide 40 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...

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    Lcd feedback messages neato xv-11 user’s guide 41 cannot charge make sure the changing 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 power is on. Battery at minimum place vacuum on charging base to charge. ...

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    Filters neato xv-11 user’s guide 42 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 36. To clean your filter, just tap the filter against a garbage can to loosen the debris off of it...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 43 customer support if you 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 1-877-29-neato to talk to a customer care spe...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 44 one year warranty (domestic use) your neato xv-11 vacuum is intended to be used in normal household cleaning, in accordance with the neato xv-11 vacuum user’s guide. Limited warranty neato robotics, inc. Warrants to the original purchaser that your neato robotics hardware...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 45 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: • wavelength 785 nm • pulse rep frequency 1.8 khz • pulse duration 200 µse...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 46 declaration of conformity manufacturer: the directives covered by this declaration: • 2004/108/ec - electromagnetic compatibility (emc) directive • 73/23/eec - low voltage equipment directive the products covered by this declaration: • xv-11 robotic vacuum appliance (all ...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 47 emc directive: • en 55014-1:1997 w/a1:2001 and a2:2002 • en 55014-2:1997 • en 61000-3-2:2006 (ac charger) • en 61000-3-3:2008 (ac charger) the technical documentation required to demonstrate that the products meet the requirements of the low voltage equipment directive ha...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 48 according to 47 cfr, part 15 of the fcc rules the following designated product: equipment: robotic vacuum model no.: xv-11 is a class b digital device that complies with 47 cfr parts 2 and 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 49 parts the following are part numbers and descriptions of items in your package. Part number description 900-0001 neato xv-11 robot 945-0007 neato xv-11 charging base w/power adaptor 285-0001 neato xv-11 power adaptor 945-0005 neato xv-11 battery set (package of 2) 945-000...

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    Neato xv-11 user’s guide 50 disposal notices if you ever dispose of your neato xv-11, follow these steps: 1 unplug the neato xv-11 from any power source, including removing it from its charging base and removing the power adaptor plug from the neato xv-11 power connector. 2 unscrew the battery doors...