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Copyrights and acknowledgements Copyrights and acknowledgements Skype, Skype logo and S logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Skype Limited. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. Windows Live is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. MPEG4 This product is licensed under the MPEG-
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Contents Contents Thank you for purchasing Rovio™ from WowWee™! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Package contents ......................................................... 7 Getting started ..................................................... 10 Battery and power requirements ........................................... 10 Rovio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Charging d
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Contents Video display contextual menu ............................................ 36 Accessing the interface from your internal network ..................... 37 Setting up port forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Using a domain name with Rovio ..................................... 39 Creating, saving and playing back paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Updating the Rovio firm
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Introduction 5
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing Rovio™ from WowWee™! With Rovio™, you will always be just a click away from the people and places that are important to you. Rovio is the Wi-Fi equipped mobile webcam that enables you to view and interact with its environment through streaming video and audio, wherever it is! Easily control Rovio remotely 24/7 from anywhere in the world! Use any web- equipped device: PC or Mac, cell phone, smartphone, PDA or even your video game console. The TrueTrack™ N
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Introduction Package contents Package contents This package contains the following: 1 x Rovio™ 1 x Charging dock with built-in TrueTrack™ Beacon 1 x Mast 1 x 6 V 3000 mAH NiMH rechargeable battery pack 1 x Quick start 1 x User manual guide 1 x USB cable 1 x Rovio Setup 1 x 8 V AC/DC adapter CD 7
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Quick overview Rovio Quick overview Rovio USB connector Neck Power button with LED indicator Antenna TrueTrack sensor Microphone Camera IR sensors LED indicators Headlight Omni-directional Speaker wheels Underside of Rovio Battery compartment Charging contacts 8
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Quick overview Charging dock Charging dock Charging dock mast TrueTrack Beacon Metal rim Charging contacts LED indicator 8 V AC/DC adapter Back view of charging dock Dock Power connector (From power adapter) 9
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Getting started Battery and power requirements Getting started This section describes how to get your Rovio up and running. Battery and power requirements This section describes the battery and power requirements for Rovio and its charging dock with built-in TrueTrack Beacon. Rovio Rovio uses a rechargeable 6 V NiMH battery pack (included). Charging dock and TrueTrack™ Beacon The charging dock with built-in TrueTrack™ Beacon requires power from an 8V AC/DC adapter. Assembling the charging
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Getting started Assembling the charging dock Assembling the charging dock To assemble the charging dock: 1. Place the charging dock on the floor 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. The LED indicator on the charging dock will light up, and the TrueTrack Beacon att
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Getting started Assembling the charging dock / Disassembling the charging dock 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 fixtures, fans, air vents and corners. NOTES: The red dots are a guide to help you set up the charging dock. If the light turns off while you are positioning the dots, touch the metal rim to reactivate it. During normal operation the red light wi
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Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Installing and charging the 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. Insert and co
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Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack To charge the batteries: 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 LEDs will light up. 2. Place Rovio in its assembled charging dock as illustrated. The LEDs on Rovio will pulse quickly to indicate that it has begun charging. 3. During charging, the LEDs on Rovio will pulse slowly; a single charge takes approximately two hours. When Rovio has finis
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Configuring your Rovio the first time Installing the Rovio Setup software Configuring your Rovio the first time Before you use Rovio for the first time, you will need to configure your Rovio. To install the Rovio Setup software, your computer set-up must have the following: • Windows XP™ or Window Vista™ • USB connectivity • Wireless access point (WAP) device (for example, your wireless router) • A CD/DVD drive • A Wi-Fi card (for Ad hoc setup) NOTE: If you are a Mac user, refer to the subse
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Configuring your Rovio the first time Installing the Rovio Setup software 3. If Autoplay is enabled on your computer, the Rovio Setup installation dialog will appear. If it does not, locate the RovioSetup.exe file on the CD and click on it to begin installation. The Rovio Setup wizard will appear. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions for installing the Rovio Setup software. NOTE: If you are using the Rovio Setup CD, you should not turn Rovio on while it is connected to your computer via USB.
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Configuring your Rovio the first time Mac users 6. Select the option Use the following IP address and enter the following information: IP address 192.168.10.5 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway Leave blank 7. Once your Ad hoc connection is established, you can interface directly with Rovio to change its settings from the Settings button (refer to the Settings subsection in the Description of interface section). Enter http://192.168.10.18 in the address bar of your Internet browser. Yo
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Configuring your Rovio the first time Mac users 2. Note your current Wi-Fi settings. a. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences. b. Select the Network option and then select AirPort located in the Network Status pane. c. Click on the Advanced button, and then select the TCP/IP tab. Note all the network settings that appear, as you will need them throughout the configuration. 3. You need to verify the IP address that you will use for Rovio. From the Finder select Applications, then Uti
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Configuring your Rovio the first time Mac users 4. You need to connect directly to your Rovio (Ad hoc connection). Click on AirPort in the menu bar on top of the screen. Select the ROVIO_WOWWEE network (your Rovio). 5. You now need to adjust the TCP/IP settings for your computer to work with Rovio. To do so: a. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences. b. Select the Network option and then select AirPort located in the Network Status pane. c. Click on the Advanced button, and then sele
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Configuring your Rovio the first time Mac users 7. Now you will configure Rovio’s network settings to work with your router. In the Rovio interface, click on the Settings button located at the top right. Select the Network tab. 8. In the SSID field, type in the name of your wireless network (i.e. your router). 9. Change the mode to Infrastructure. 10. Next, if you use a wireless network password, you will need to enter it. Select the type of Encryption (e.g. WEP 64) and then select th
