User manual IROBOT ROOMBA 500

[. . . ] 500 Series www. irobot. com Dear iRobot Roomba owner, Welcome to the world of iRobot!As an owner of an iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaning Robot, you join a world-wide community of people who enjoy more free time. Roomba cleans routinely, so you don't have to. Now you can spend your time on more enjoyable and important tasks. [. . . ] Roomba will beep to indicate that the schedule has been set. Viewing and Deleting Schedules To view Roomba's scheduled cleaning times: 1 2 Press and hold SCHEDULE. While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. Release SCHEDULE. 3 16 iRobot Roomba 500 Series To Delete a Schedule 1 2 Press and hold SCHEDULE. While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. When Roomba is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you'd like to delete, press and hold DAY to delete the scheduled cleaning time. Roomba will beep to indicate the schedule has been deleted. Release SCHEDULE. 3 4 To Change a Schedule 1 2 Press and hold SCHEDULE. While holding SCHEDULE, press the DAY button to cycle through Roomba's scheduled cleaning times. When Roomba is displaying the scheduled cleaning time you'd like to change, press the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to change the scheduled cleaning time. Roomba will beep to confirm that the schedule has been changed. 3 4 Models 535 and above may also be scheduled with the Wireless Command Center (sold separately). For more detailed information, visit: www. irobot. com 17 Home Base® Roomba returns to the Home Base at the end of a cleaning cycle or when its battery is running low. Roomba needs to find the infrared signal of the Home Base in order to return. When Roomba is on the Home Base, the Power and Docked lights will be green to indicate Roomba is charging. Home Base Location You should position the Home Base on a hard level surface and in an area where Roomba has a clear path to return at the end of a cleaning cycle. Locate the Home Base against a wall or other immovable object to prevent it from sliding during docking. If Roomba is unable to dock on its first attempt, it will try again until it docks successfully. Home Base Chair Table Stairs Area Rug To have Roomba look for the Home Base and recharge its battery, simply press the "Dock" button. 18 iRobot Roomba 500 Series Wireless Command Center The Wireless Command Center is compatible with Models 535 and above only. It is included with Models 570 and above, and is otherwise available as an accessory. Troubleshooting Indicator The Wireless Command Center lets you conveniently control Roomba's functions. You can use it to turn Roomba on and off, schedule Roomba to clean, and steer Roomba around your room. To schedule Roomba to clean, use the buttons on the Wireless Command Center as if they were on the robot itself. See page 16 for details on setting Roomba's clock and setting, changing and deleting schedules. Battery Indicator TIP: When powered on, the lights on the Wireless Command Center will sequence from Sunday to Saturday until the robot is under its control. Before using your Wireless Command Center for the first time, install four AA alkaline batteries. All Command Centers are setup to control only one Roomba. To pair a wireless command center with a robot, first install new batteries while holding down the left turn button, the lights will flash in a sequence from Saturday to Sunday. Second, place the Command Center directly on top of the robot you would like to pair it with and hold the "Day" and "Minute" buttons until the robot flashes and beeps once. The robot and Command Center are now paired. [. . . ] To reduce the risk of injury or damage, keep these safety precautions in mind when setting up, using and maintaining your Roomba: GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · · · · · Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Roomba. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed all warnings on Roomba, battery, charger and in owner's manual. Follow all operating and use instructions. [. . . ]