Table of Contents Welcome!................................. 5 Anatomy of Your Neato Vacuum ..........................................6 Important Safety Instructions........................................... 10 Likes and Dislikes..............................................11 Turn to Run Mode..............................................14 Using the Neato Vacuum...........................15 Using the Charging Base ............................................16 Charging Status............................................... 20 Optimal Charging............................................20 Cleaning Mode................................................21 Quick-Start Your Robotic Vacuum........................................
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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......................................
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.
Anatomy of Your Neato Vacuum Laser-Guided Vision System —the robot’s “eye” Control panel (see next page) Start dirt bin button handle (grasp in direction dirt bin eject of arrow) bumper Top view Neato XV™ Series User Guide...
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LCD screen Buttons: Down Back softkey Start button status light Control panel Neato XV™ Series User Guide...
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drop sensor drop sensor window window sweeping brush brush guard brush guard release brush guard wheel release wheel battery doors information label Bottom view charging contact points Back View Neato XV™ Series User Guide...
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release button charging contact points Charging base (external view) cable wrap pegs power cable Charging base (internal view) Neato XV™ Series User Guide...
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 charging base. The robotic vacuum cleaner shall only be operated using the included batteries. Do not replace with non-rechargeable batteries.
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 WATER, CHEMICALS, or OTHER MOLD it to ensure that every time you need it, PRODUCING FLUIDS.
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GROOMING. Because it's down in the dirt COLD. Exposing your Neato Robotics all day long, your Neato Vacuum can get vacuum to freezing temperatures may a little grungy. After a while, give it a...
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Neato Vacuum cleaning smarts 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.
Turn to Run Mode... Remove dirt bin, and locate the ON/OFF switch. Push the switch DOWN to turn your Neato to ON. Replace the dirt bin. Neato XV™ Series User Guide...
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 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: 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 return to recharge itself.
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Using the Charging Base 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 Neato XV™...
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Using the Charging Base Giving the vacuum a clear path to its charger Neato XV™ Series User Guide...
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Using the Charging Base 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 you it is charging. Neato Vacuum in its charging base Neato XV™...
Charging Status 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: 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...
Cleaning Mode Cleaning Mode Your Neato cleans using its powerful vacuum. Just press the START button and it will vacuum your home, cleaning one room at a time. Neato creates a map of your home as it goes from room to room. When it needs to recharge its batteries, it uses the map to find it way back to where it started.
Quick-Start Your Robotic Vacuum Quick-Start Your Robotic Vacuum The Neato Vacuum works best when it performs regularly scheduled cleanings (see Scheduling a Cleaning on page 30), but you can quick-start the vacuum for immediate cleaning any time. To start the Neato Vacuum: 1 Charge the vacuum (see Using the Charging Base on page 16).
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Quick-Start Your Robotic Vacuum 5 The Neato Vacuum maps the room and cleans it automatically. 6 When finished, the vacuum returns to where it started—either to the charging base or to where you manually started it in the room and turns itself off. Neato XV™...
Using the Control Center LCD screen Using the Control Center LCD screen The Neato Vacuum’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 the vacuum will give you information.
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Using the Control Center LCD screen Using this screen, you can: •Clean a smaller area using Spot mode (see page 26) •Set the clock of the Neato Vacuum (see page 28) •Program the Neato Vacuum to clean on 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)
Using Spot Mode for Cleaning Smaller Areas Using Spot Mode for Cleaning Smaller Areas Spot Mode will clean a small area approximately 4 feet by 6 feet. To use Spot Mode: Place the Neato Press the arrow Vacuum on the buttons to select ground, Spot Clean and...
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Setting the Clock 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: Press MENU. Press the arrow buttons to select Set Clock and...
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Setting the Clock Use the arrow Use the arrow buttons to select buttons to select the current hour the current and press ENTER. minute and press Cycle through the ENTER. hours to select AM or PM. The current day and time are shown.
Scheduling a Cleaning Scheduling a Cleaning Before setting a schedule, set the clock as described in Setting the Clock on page 28. To schedule a cleaning: Press MENU. Press the arrow buttons to select Schedule and then press SELECT. Use the arrow Use the arrow buttons to select buttons to select...
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Scheduling a Cleaning Use the arrow Use the arrow buttons to select buttons to select the hour you want the minute you your vacuum to want your clean and then vacuum to clean press SELECT. and then press SELECT. Confirm the day, time, and cleaning mode by pressing ADD.
To Get the Most of Scheduled Cleanings If you are not using the charging base, you will need to put the Neato Vacuum 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 on its charging base.
Ideas for Scheduled Cleanings 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 kitchen and family room everyday at 10 a.m. Locating your charging base in the kitchen, the Neato Vacuum comes off its charging base, cleans the rooms, and returns to the charging base.
Removing a Scheduled Cleaning Removing a Scheduled Cleaning If you need to remove a previously-scheduled cleaning, follow these steps. Press MENU. Press the arrow buttons to select Schedule and then press SELECT. Neato XV™ Series User Guide...
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Removing a Scheduled Cleaning Use the arrow Use the arrow buttons to select buttons to choose Remove Day and the cleaning then press event you want to SELECT. remove and then press SELECT. Press DELETE to A confirmation confirm deletion. message verifies Use the Back the scheduled...
Changing the Language on the LCD Display Changing the Language on the LCD Display If you want to use a different language on the LCD display, follow these steps: Press MENU. Press the arrow buttons to select Language and then press SELECT.
Pausing a Cleaning Pausing a Cleaning If at any time you want to pause a cleaning, press any button on the Neato Vacuum 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 current cleaning...
Turning off Your Vacuum Turning off Your Vacuum If you would like to turn off your vacuum for long term storage or if you are going away for vacation, you can turn off all power to your Neato Vacuum. Note that this will delete your clock settings.
Emptying the Dirt Bin Emptying the Dirt Bin For optimal performance, empty the Neato Vacuum’s dirt bin after every use. Remove the dirt bin. Remove the filter. Neato XV™ Series User Guide...
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Emptying the Dirt Bin 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. Replace the filter cover, then replace the dirt bin into the top of the Neato Vacuum. Neato XV™...
Boundary Markers Boundary Markers Boundary Markers are useful tools that tell your Neato Vacuum where not to clean. Boundary markers are most helpful when you want to: 28'-0" ~350 Sq Ft Scheduled Area • Create a boundary where one does not exist. You might have a large open plan house where you Kitchen want to clean a subset of a large room like the...
Communicating with Your Neato Vacuum Communicating with Your Neato Vacuum Communication is a two-way street, so be sure to listen when your Neato Vacuum is talking to you! When it’s charging, the status light around the START button will be GREEN to indicate your Neato Vacuum is ready for work.
Getting the Best Performance from Your Neato Vacuum Getting the Best Performance from Your 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 the bottom of your Neato Vacuum, located as shown below.
LCD Feedback Messages 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 into its slot.
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LCD Feedback Messages LCD Message Remedy 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 power is on. Neato XV™...
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LCD Feedback Messages LCD Message Remedy Vacuum Won’t Dock If your vacuum is having difficulty docking on its charging base, ensure that: • the charging base is located at least 3 feet from a corner of a room • the charging base has clearance 3 feet in front of it •...
Filters 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 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 one to two months (based on typical usage;...
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Customer Support If you have any questions or comments, •Contact your authorized reseller or •Visit www.NeatoRobotics.com for additional information. Neato XV™ Series User Guide...
-1.5 mrad Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Neato Robotics, Inc. 8100 Jarvis Avenue Suite 100 Newark, CA 94560 No service is allowed by the user. If there are any problems with the RPS laser distance sensor, the robot should be returned to an authorized service provider for service or repair.
Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that the, Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Model: XV Series and derivatives to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards, Council Directive 2006/95/EC — Low Voltage Directive EN60335-1: 2002 + A1+ A2 +A11 +A12 +A13 IEC/ EN 60335-2-2:2003 + A1 + A2 EN 50366:2003 + A1 The last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed are 10.
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April 2012 Date of Issue Neato Robotics Newark, CA Neato XV™ Series User Guide...
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT 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 cause undesired operation NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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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 equipment. Neato XV™ Series User Guide...
Disposal Notices Neato Vacuum If you ever dispose of your Neato Vacuum, follow these steps: 1 Unplug the Neato Vacuum from any power source, including removing it from its charging base and removing the power adapter plug from the Neato Vacuum power connector.
NOTE: The Neato application, which provides functionality specific to the Neato products, such as the LCD menu and the robot’s navigation intelligence, is proprietary software developed by Neato Robotics, Inc. The Neato application has not been combined or distributed with the Linux operating system in a manner that would obligate Neato to license the application under the terms of Neato XV™...
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CD-R with our modifications. To do so, please send a written request to: Neato Robotics, Inc. Attention: Customer Care - GNU/Linux Source Code Request. 8100 Jarvis Ave. Suite 100 Newark, CA 94560 Please include a check in the amount of $15.00 to cover reproduction, shipping, and...
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