Sphero SPV2 SPHERO 2 User Manual

Orbotix, Inc. SPHERO 2

User Manual

Product Information GuideThis Important Product Information Gui de contains safety, handling,disposal, recycling, and regulatory information as well as the limitedwarranty for Sphero.Read all safety information and operatinginstructions before using Sphero to avoid injury orharm. For a downloadable version of the SpheroUser and Product Guides, visitwww.gosphero.com/manuals. IMPORTANT SAFETY AND HANDLING INFORMATIONRead the following warning before you or your child play with Sphero.Fail i ng to do so may cause injury.CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage or injury, do not attempt to remove Sphero'sshell; please refer all non-routine servicing questions to Orbotix. No user-serviceable partsare contained inside. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: THIS PRODUCTCONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TOCAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHERREPRODUCTIVE HARM.!
GeneralRead all safety and operating instructions before operating Sphero.Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.Foll ow all operating and use instructions.Do not attempt to service Sphero yourself. Refer all non-routineservicing to Orb oti x . Seizure, Blackouts and EyestrainA small percentage of people may be susceptible to blackouts orseizures (ev e n if they have never had one before) when exposed toflashing lights or light patterns such as when playing games orwatching video. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts orhave a family history of such occurrences, you should consult aphysician before playing video games or watching videos.Discontinue use of Sphero and your smart devicecontroller and consult a physician if you experience headaches,blackouts, seizures, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss ofawareness, involuntary movement, or disorientation. To reduce ri s k ofheadaches, blackouts, seizures, and eyestrain, avoid prolonged use,hold your smart device controller some distance from your eyes, useSphero in a well-lit room, and take frequent breaks. Repetitive InjuryWhen you perform repetitive activities such as playing games on yoursmart device controller, you may experience occasional discomfort inyour hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. Avoidexcessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their childrenfor appropriate play. Take frequent breaks and if you have discomfortduring or after such use, stop use and see a physician.••••
WARNING: Choking Hazards Sphero has smallparts inside its shell, which may present a chokinghazard to small children and pets. Keep Sphero andits accessories away from small children. Keeping Sphero Within Acceptable TemperaturesOperate and store Sphero in a place where the temperature isbetween 0º and 40º C (32º to 104º F). Low- or high-temperatureconditions might temporarily shorten battery life or cause Sphero totemporarily stop working properly. Avoid dramatic changes intemperature or humidity when using Sphero, as condensation mayform on or within Sphero. Don’t leave Sphero in your car, becausetemperatures in parked cars can exceed this range. When you’reusing Sphero or charging the battery, it is normal for Sphero to getwarm. The exterior of Sphero functions as a cooling surface thattransfers heat from inside the unit to the cooler air outside. Use and MaintenanceWARNING: Sphero is not suitable for use by children under 8 years ofage. Never:Abuse, throw, drop, puncture, violently kick or step on Sphero. Thiscan dam- age the robot and compromise its safe operation.Operate Sphero in dangerous, hazardous or public areas where use isnot per- mitted (high voltage power lines, train stations, airports,trains). Check whether use of Sphero is permitted before using it inpublic areas or public transport.!••
Always:Keep Sphero in sight at all times when operating it to avoidinjuries or damages to people, animals or property.Ensure that no one is standing nearer than 1 yard (1 meter) from Spherowhenin operation and that you keep a safe distance between the ball andpeople, animals and property.Periodically examine Sphero for potential hazards such as cracked,damagedor otherwise broken parts. In the event of such damage, do not useSphero until it can be replaced or repaired.Drive Sphero on suitable surfaces. Although Sphero can drive on avariety ofsurfaces, it works best on smooth, flat and hard surfaces (s uc h ascarpet, tile wood floors, and concrete). Battery WarningLithium Polymer batteries are extremely hazardous and liable tocause serious injuries to persons or property. The user acceptsliability for the use of a Lithium Polymer battery. As themanufacturer and the distributor cannot ensure the battery is usedcorrectly (c ha rgi n g, discharging, storage, etc.), they cannot be heldliable for damages caused to persons or property.In the event of battery leakage, avoid the liquid coming into contactwith skin and eyes. In case of contact with the skin, wash copiouslywith soap and water. In case of contact with the eyes, ri ns ecopiously with cold water and consult a doctor. If you notice asuspicious smell or noise or observe smoke around the charger,disconnect it immediately.Non-compliance with the instructions below could result in gas beinggivenoff, fire, electric shock or an explosion.•••••••
ChargingExamine the charger regularly for damage to the cord, plug,enclosure or other parts. The toy s hal l onl y be us ed with atransformer for toys. Never use a damaged charger or power adapter.Use only supplied Power Adapter; Model: PA1005-120DIB05012vDC 500mA if misused can cause electrical shock.Never charge a leaky battery or one which has beendamaged. Do not use the Sphero charger to charge any otherbattery than the provided rechargeable battery.Do not charge the battery near inflammable materials or on aninflammable surface (c arpet, wooden flooring, wooden furniture,etc.) or conducting surface. Do not leave Sphero unattendedduring charging.Never charge the device immediately after use while it is still hot.Let it cool down to room temperature.Batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.Do not cover your product or its charger while the battery is charging.Recharge the battery at a temperature of between 0º and 40º C (32ºto 104º F). The AC/DC adaptor is not a toy and should only beoperated by adults. Use and storageDo not use Sphero if its cover has been broken and the battery’splastic cover has been cracked or compromised in any way.Do not expose the battery to excessive physical shock.Do not expose Sphero and its battery to heat or dispose of a fire.Do not put the battery in a microwave oven or in a pressurizedcontainer.Do not attempt to dismantle, pierce, distort or cut the battery and donot attempt to repair the battery. Do not place any heavy objects on
Sphero or the battery or charger.Do not clean the charger with a solvent, denatured alcohol or otherinflammable solvents. When cleaning, be sure to unplug the poweradapter and charger.It is essential to avoid short circuits. Avoid direct contact with theelectrolyte contained within the battery. The electrolyte andelectrolysis vapors are harmful to health.Do not subject Sphero and its battery to large temperature variations.Do not place your Sphero near a source of heat.Disconnect the charger when you are not charging the battery. Battery disposalDiscarding Sphero and its batteries in your general household wastecan be harmful to the environment. Damaged or unusable batteriesmust be disposed of in a container specially reserved for thispurpose. When disposing of the battery, follow appropriate localguidelines and regulations. For further information contact your localsolid waste authority. WarrantyLimited Warranty to Ori gi n al PurchaserThis Sphero product, as supplied and distributed by Orbo ti x , Inc.,and delivered new, in the original carton to the original customerpurchaser, is warranted by Orb oti x , Inc. against manufacturingdefects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year.Orb oti x will repair or replace this product, at our option and at nocharge with new or reconditioned parts, if found to be defectiveduring the limited warranty period specified above.! If a defect arises:
Please contact us at support@gosphero.com to be provided with aReturn Material Authorization Request (RMA) number. Provide thisnumber with your package when shipping. We do not accept returnswithout the RMA number. Purchaser is responsible for all shippingcosts. Software LicenseUse of Sphero is subject to the Sphero Software License Agreementfound at:www.gosphero.com. Exclusions and LimitationsThis warranty covers the normal and intended use of Sphero. It appliesonly to the hardware product “Sphero” manufactured by or for Orbo ti x ,Inc. that can be identified by the "Sphero" trademark, trade name or logoaffixed to it. The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Orbotixhardware product or any software, even if packaged or sold with theSphero hardware product. Refer to the software license agreementaccompanying the software for details of your ri ghts with respect to itsuse. Orb oti x does not warrant that the operation of Sphero will beuninterrupted or error-free. Orbo ti x is not responsible for damagearising from failure to follow instructions relating to Sphero’s use.This warranty does not apply to:(a) consumable parts, such as batteries, or protective coatingsdesigned to diminish over time unless failure has occurred due to adefect in materials or workmanship; (b) damage caused by use withnon-Sphero products;(c ) damage caused by accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,misapplication,
fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature; incorrect electrical linevoltage, fluctuations or surges; damage caused by improperinstallation; product alteration or modification; improper orunauthorized repair; exterior finishor cosmetic damage; (d) damage caused by operating Sphero outsidethe intended uses described by Orbo ti x ; (e) defects caused by normalwear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the Spheroproduct. THE RE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHE R THANTHOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NOWARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN ORLATENT DEFECTS, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESSWARRANTY PERIOD STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESSWARRANTY OR GUA RANTEE GIV E N BY ANY PERSON, FIRM ORCORPORATION WITH RESPECTTO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON ORBOTIX . EXCEPT ASPROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENTPERMITTED BY LAW, ORB OTIXIS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS,FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHE R BENEFITS, LOSS OFOPP ORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODW IL L, LOSS OF REPUTATION, LOSSOF, DAMAGE TO, COMPROMISE OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, OR ANYOTHE R SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESCAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THISPRODUCT, OR ANY BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY OR CONDITIONREGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS
BASED, AND EVEN IF ORB OTIX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THEPOSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANYKIND AGAINST ORB OTIX BE GRE A TER IN AMOUNT THAN THEPURCHASE PRICE OF SPHERO. WITHOUT LIMITING THEFOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FORLOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND! PURCHASER'S PROPERTY AND TO OTHE RS AND THE IRPROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TOUSE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY ORB OTIX NOT CAUSED DIRECTLYBY THE GROS S NEGLIGENCE OF ORB OTIX . THIS LIMITEDWARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THEORIGINA L PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLEAND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warrantylasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal ri ghts and you may also haveother ri gh ts , which vary from state to state. Governing Law and Arbitration.This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State ofColoradowithout giving effect to any conflict of laws principles that mayprovide the application of the law of another jurisdiction. Any claimor dispute in connection with this Limited Warranty shall beresolved in a cost effectivemanner through binding non-appearance-based arbitration. Thearbitration shall be initiated through an established alternativedispute resolution provider mutually agreed upon by the parties. The
alternative dispute resolution provider and the parties must complywith the following ru le s :a) the arbitration shall be conducted by telephone, online and/or besolely based on written submissions, the specific manner shall bechosen by the party initiating the arbitration; b) the arbitration shall notinvolve any personal appearance by the parties or witnesses unlessotherwise mutually agreed by the parties; and c) any judgment on theaward rendered by the arbitrator maybe entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. If the foregoingarbitration clause does not apply for any reason, you agree to submitto the personal jurisdiction of the state courts located within BoulderCounty, Colorado and the federal courts in Denver, Colorado for thepurpose of litigating all such claims or disputes, which courts shallhave exclusive jurisdiction of such claims or disputes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Orb oti x may seek injunctive or otherequitable relief to protect its intellectual property ri gh ts in any court ofcompetent jurisdiction. Changes to this Product Information GuideThe explanations and specifications in this guide are given forinformation only and may be modified at any time without prior notice.The latest version of this guide will be available from our website atwww.gosphero.com/manuals. The explanations andspecifications contained in this guide are correct at the time of printing. Orb oti x reserves the right to amend or improve the product design oruser guide without any restrictions and without any obligation to
notify users.As part of our ongoing effort to upgrade and improve our products, theproduct that you have purchased may therefore differ slightly from themodel described in this guide.End of Life Product DisposalAt the end of this product’s life, please do not dispose of this product inyour general household waste. Instead, in order to prevent possibleharm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled wastedisposal, please dispose of this product separately in accordance withyour local laws and regulation. For more information on the separate collection systems for wasteelectrical and electronic equipment that are available for consumers,near your home, free of charge, please contact your local municipalityauthority. You can also contact the retailer from which you purchasedyour Sphero – they might have put in place recycling services or hemay be part of a specific recycling program.This product will be then treated in an environmentally sound mannerat a licensed recycling plant and its components will be recovered,recycled or reused in the most efficient manner, in compliance with therequirements of the Directive on Waste Electrical and ElectronicEquipment (2002/96/EC) of 27 January 2003 (a s subsequentlyamended or replaced).IMPORTANT! Any changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the party res pon s i bl e forcompliance could void the user's authority to operate thisequipment.
FCC/ Industry CanadaContains: FCC ID: SXO-SPV2 / Canadian IC: 10061A-SPV2 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Sub-Part B and Cand also with Canada ICES-003 and RSS-Gen. Operat i on is subject tothe following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B and C digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Thes e limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. Thi s equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radi ate radi o frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off andon, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radi o/TV technician for help.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canadaapplicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation estautorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pasproduire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter toutbrouillage ra di o él e c tri qu e subi, même si le brouillage est susceptibled'en compromettre le fonctionnement. AppleMade for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that anelectronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically toiPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by thedeveloper to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is notresponsible for the operation of this device or its compliance withsafety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of thisaccessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wirelessperformance. iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. BluetoothThe Bluetooth wordmark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,Inc. and any use of such marks by Orbo ti x , Inc. is under license. AndroidAndroidTM is a trademark of Go ogl e Inc. Use of this trademark issubject to Go og l e Permissions. The Android robot i s reproduc ed ormodified from work created and shared by Google and usedaccording to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0Attribution License. Not all devices compatible.Check www.gosphero.com/com WEEEThis symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that thisproduct must not be disposed of with your other household waste.Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment byhanding it over to a designed collection point for the recycling of wasteelectrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection andrecycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help toconserve natural resources and ensure thatit is recycled in a manner that protects human health and theenvironment. For more information about where you can drop off yourwaste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office,your household waste disposal service, or the shop where youpurchased the product. SoftwareYour Sphero product can connect with special Orbot i x , Inc. copyrighted
software to control its operation. Parts of this software may containcopy- righted elements that are licensed under the GP L, MIT, andCreative Common licenses among others. Additionally your Spheroproduct contains proprietary firmware developed and copyrighted byOrb oti x , Inc. On our web site, free source code of sample software isavailable for developers, please visit www.gosphero.com for moreinformation. CopyrightCopyright © 2013 Orb oti x , Inc. All Rights Reserved. Patents Pending.The total or even partial reproduction, transmission or storage of thisguide in any form or by any process whatsoever (el ec tronic,mechanical, photocopy, re- cording or otherwise) is strictly prohibitedwithout prior consent from Orb oti x . Registered TrademarksOrb oti x and the Orb oti x logo are trademarks of Orbo ti x , Inc; Spherois a trademark of Orb oti x . All other trademarks mentioned in thisguide are the property of their respective owners. !
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