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PRECAUTION FOR SAFE USE OF

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK

PLEO rb contains a special rechargeable battery pack; do not use

any battery pack not explicitly designated for PLEO rb, as it may not

operate correctly and may cause damage. The PLEO rb battery pack

can be recharged using the included AC power adapter and battery

charger base.

Do not use any other adapter or battery charger not explicitly designated

for PLEO rb, as it may cause damage to the battery pack and PLEO rb.

PRECAUTION FOR SAFE USE OF CHARGER

The battery charger is to be used with the supplied PLEO rb Lithium

Polymer battery pack only.

WARNING:

Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries because of the danger

of eruption. This appliance is not intended for unsupervised use

by children under 12 years old or persons with impaired physical,

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Page 1 Do not use any other adapter or battery charger not explicitly designated for PLEO rb, as it may cause damage to the battery pack and PLEO rb. PRECAUTION FOR SAFE USE OF CHARGER The battery charger is to be used with the supplied PLEO rb Lithium Polymer battery pack only.
Page 2 PLEO rb by a person responsible for their safety. CAUTION: The charger base is not a toy; please do not play with it. Please do not allow children under 12 years of age to use the battery charger.
Page 3: General Maintenance
Always unplug the AC power adapter from the power supply when not in use. Charge the battery pack once a month when PLEO rb is not in use for a long period of time. Periodically examine PLEO rb, the battery pack, the battery charger base, and the AC power adapter, for potential hazards such as cracked, damaged, or broken parts, especially the cord, plug and enclosure.
Page 4 ONTENTS 7-10 Welcome 11-14 The 3 Laws of PLEO rb 15-24 Getting Started with PLEO rb • What’s in the Box • Handling PLEO rb • Charging PLEO rb 25-46 Getting Acquainted • Life Stages • Waking PLEO rb • The PLEO rb Button •...
Page 5 51-54 www.pleoworld.com • Registering PLEO rb • Joining PleoWorld • Software Updates 55-63 Appendix • Care and Trouble Shooting • FAQs • Accessories included with PLEO rb...
Page 7 ELCOME...
Page 8 ONGRATULATIONS We are thrilled to introduce you to PLEO rb! You are now the proud owner of PLEO Reborn, an Innvo Labs Life Form. All of us at Innvo Labs are passionate about creating robotic Life Forms that inspire emotional and lasting connections with people.
Page 9 • Better sense of orientation and motion • Respond to you and the environment Keep a Plog (a PLEO rb Blog). Track your PLEO rb’s experiences and set of behaviors on www.pleoworld.com. Compare notes with others in the PLEO community. And let us know what you discover!
Page 11 AWS OF ORMS Life Forms must: 1. Feel and convey emotions 2. Be aware of themselves and interact with their environments 3. Learn and evolve over time...
Page 12 Before You Get Started 1. READ this Companion Guide. 2. CHARGE PLEO rb’s battery for at least 3 to 4 hours before ﬁ rst use. 3. REGISTER • Online at www.pleoworld.com using the serial number located on the bottom of PLEO rb’s front right foot or on your PLEO rb Identity Card.
Page 15 Getting Started With PLEO rb...
Page 16 Note: the Micro SD card slot and USB socket are located inside PLEO rb’s battery compartment. Handling PLEO rb Like any newborn pet, PLEO rb must be handled with the utmost care. Remember that it is a highly sophisticated, state-of-the-art Life Form.
Page 17 • Treat PLEO rb as you would treat any living creature—with care and respect. • Turn PLEO rb off (press and hold the ON/OFF button for 4 seconds) and stand him/her on all four legs when not in use. Place PLEO rb...
Page 18 • Expose PLEO rb to the sunlight and spot light continuously • Place PLEO rb in sand, soil or mud • Leave PLEO rb with pets or animals capable of biting or damaging it • Risk overheating PLEO rb by covering it with a blanket during play •...
Page 19 2. Plug AC adapter jack into charger cradle and plug into a wall socket. Place battery securely into charger cradle. The typical charge cycle is 3 to 4 hours. The “PLEO” logo on the charger will illuminate green when charging is complete. In hot (+95ºF) or cold temperatures (+32 ºF), the battery may not charge.
Page 20 3. Push button on back of charger cradle to release battery when fully charged. 4. Insert battery into the battery compartment in PLEO rb’s belly. Lift up the semi-circular key of battery cover. Twist counter-clockwise to lock in place. Fold down semi-circular key. 5. Press the ON/OFF button located beneath PLEO rb’s belly skin for 2 seconds–the power indicator LED will light up “green.” 6. To control PLEO rb’s sound volume, press the ON/OFF button once for “Mute,” a second time for “Soft Volume” and a third time for “Normal Volume.” 7. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 4 seconds to turn off your PLEO rb (the power indicator LED will also turn off).
Page 21 Compartment Button Note: There is a separate battery power source for PLEO rb’s internal clock. Please install the supplied battery (CR2032) by removing the screw and battery cover and installing it in the battery compartment with the “+” facing the battery cover side, then reinstall the battery cover and the screw (firmly).
Page 22 • Micro SD Card Reader: insert a Micro SD card into the Reader slot located on the side wall of the battery compartment. Most of PLEO rb’s software downloads can be completed using the Micro SD Card Reader.
Page 23 Eject the SD card from the Reader slot • Reset button: a backup switch for restarting Pleo. Reset Button...
Page 25 ETTING CQUAINTED...
Page 26 Life Stages PLEO rb has four life stages, and his/her progress depends on your level of interaction. Listen for the ﬁ rst sounds, look for the ﬁ rst steps, watch how PLEO rb adjusts to his/her environment. As PLEO rb progresses through each stage, he/she exhibits a broader range of movement and behaviors.
Page 27 What to Expect PLEO rb starts to exhibit basic behaviors and needs. It feels hunger and wants to be fed. It starts to walk and explore its environment, and takes shorter naps if you are playing with it. It begins to exhibit a wider range of emotion in response to interactions with you.
Page 28 PLEO rb), so take your time to observe, play and learn about PLEO rb. Note: As PLEO rb ages (some years later) as with living pets, it may start to walk slower, be less willing to play and demand longer rest periods.
Page 29 Waking PLEO rb Now that PLEO rb is fully charged, it’s time to wake PLEO rb up for the very first time! 1. Make sure PLEO rb is powered ON. Press the ON/OFF button located beneath PLEO rb’s belly skin one time and ensure the “power” indicator LED lights green. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 4 seconds to turn off your PLEO rb.
Page 30 2. Place a hand on PLEO rb’s back and gently pat it. You will have to let PLEO rb know your time so it will set its internal clock according to yours. Press the “Noon” set button one time when it is noon your time to tell PLEO rb it’s noon. You may have to do this again if you take PLEO rb to another time zone. PLEO rb will sleep at night (from 10 pm to 8 am, for example) and will be unwilling to play or respond during its sleeping hours. PLEO rb will keep this sleeping behavior through its newborn and mature stages.
Page 31 3. Please know that PLEO rb might not fully wake up at ﬁ rst. Invite PLEO rb to open his/her eyes to see the world by petting, touching, and talking to it. PLEO rb might not know exactly what you are saying at the...
Page 32 When PLEO rb exhibits its juvenile behavior, it may be ready to learn. The ﬁ rst thing PLEO rb should learn is its new name, and it is eager to learn it. 1. Show PLEO rb the ID card that is included in the package by placing it in front of PLEO rb’s nose so he/she can smell it.
Page 33 Note: You may discontinue the learning by pulling out the card from the mouth when Pleo rb stand still and look at you.
Page 34 Interacting with Pleo PLEO rb is a complex Learning Life Form capable of feeling and perceiving. Explore how PLEO rb’s sensory abilities enable it to see and sense both touch and motion. Sight: PLEO rb is able to detect objects in its path.
Page 35 PLEO rb likes to be touched, patted and petted. PLEO rb doesn’t like to be hit but it knows “hit” is a negative acknowledgement. Have fun exploring how PLEO rb reacts to being touched on his head, chin, back, and legs. Try touching various parts of...
Page 36 PLEO rb can recognize the special Learning Stones for each of the verbal commands (see the pictorial symbol engraved in the Learning Stone). 1. Like learning its name, if PLEO rb senses a Learning Stone, it will respond by wagging its tail, then stand still and look up at you. You should then put the Learning Stone in its mouth and PLEO rb will sound happy and swing its head.
Page 37 Note: You may discontinue the learning by pulling out the Learning Stone from the mouth when Pleo rb stand still and look at you.
Page 38 OR Touch and hold Pleo rb’s cheeks at the same time for 2 seconds (Please see illustration). After you get PLEO rb’s attention, it will stand still and look up at you, waiting for you to call its name.
Page 39 It only needs to be fed once a day, at evening. • The Mint Leaf is an herb that tastes bad but will cure PLEO rb when it is ill. Caution: PLEO rb doesn’t like to eat herbs and will only be willing...
Page 40 • Rock Salt is a medicine which tastes bad but will heal PLEO rb when it is injured. Caution: PLEO rb doesn’t like medicine and will only be willing to eat Rock Salt if it is injured. Feeding your PLEO rb: 1.
Page 41 4. PLEO rb will only be willing to eat herbs or medicine if it is ill. If you 4. PLEO rb will only be willing to eat herbs or medicine if it is ill. If you force open its mouth to feed it, PLEO rb may get upset and make “vomit”...
Page 42 2. After you put in the bite piece, it will bite down allowing you to start to pull the rope. If PLEO rb holds onto the bite piece for a period of 10- 15 seconds it will open its mouth to release it and then act happy and excited that it won the game.
Page 43 • PLEO rb doesn’t like to be held by the tail and it will howl and struggle. So please play with it carefully and treat it nicely if you want your PLEO rb...
Page 44 Exploration: PLEO rb is able to navigate around objects and other Life Forms in his/ her environment. Interaction: See how your PLEO rb interacts with other Pleos. Caring for Pleo: PLEO rb can express dissatisfaction from time to time. Please treat PLEO rb as you would a living pet—with care.
Page 45 • How does PLEO rb react when you pick him up and hold him? • How does your PLEO rb respond to being petted, held and loved? • What happens if you hold PLEO rb upside down? Can it tell which way is up? •...
Page 47 NDERSTANDING...
Page 48 • If PLEO rb has not interacted with anyone or received any external stimuli, it may get bored and take a nap. • If PLEO rb is feeling adventurous, it may choose to explore on its own. • If PLEO rb is feeling hungry, it may wander around and sniff for food.
Page 49 • As with living pets, PLEO rb will only be willing to play games, react to verbal commands, react to the training leaf, sing or dance when it is in good mental and physical condition.
Page 51 PLEOWORLD...
Page 52 Registering PLEO rb Registration is quick and easy! • Visit www.pleoworld.com** • Locate your 12-digit serial number under your PLEO rb’s front right foot or on your PLEO rb Identity Card. • Record your user name and password for safe-keeping.
Page 53 • Share PLEO rb stories—upload videos and photos to the ofﬁ cial pleoworld Facebook fan page Software Updates Check www.pleoworld.com for software updates. To access PleoWorld and to transfer downloaded ﬁles to your PLEO rb, you will need the following: • A PC or Mac • An Internet connection •...
Page 55 PPENDIX...
Page 56 Please keep PLEO rb indoors or in moderate climates between 50°F (10°C) to 104°F (40°C). Why is my PLEO rb freezing up or stopping in the middle of an action? PLEO rb may stop operating or “lock up” when receiving an electro static...
Page 57 (see page 18, “Charging PLEO rb’s Lithium Polymer battery). 3. In the daytime, check to see if PLEO rb is resting by gently nudging or tapping PLEO rb to wake him/her up. 4 In the nighttime, check to see if PLEO rb is sleeping by pressing the power ON button to wake him/her up (during the night, he/she will fall asleep again very quickly).
Page 58 For further questions, please contact us at: http://pleoworld.com/home/contact or call the PLEO rb service line listed in the included Customer Support Information document.
Page 59 What is PLEO rb? PLEO rb is an autonomous robotic life form, modeled on a young Camarasaurus dinosaur. PLEO rb is designed to mimic life, which means PLEO rb thinks and acts independently, just like a real animal. What do you mean by “Life Form”? In general, a Life Form looks, moves, and behaves in ways that trigger a “belief of life.”...
Page 60 What makes PLEO rb special? At the heart of PLEO rb and other Life Forms is Life OS. It is the operating system software that enables PLEO rb to act independently and adapts PLEO rb’s personality according to his interactions with you and the environment.
Page 61 PLEO rb cannot ﬂy and PLEO rb cannot swim! Please ensure that you do not drop PLEO rb from a great height or drop him/her into water, as doing so will void the Warranty included in this package. PLEO rb is for use only in dry, indoor locations.
Page 62 Note: 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.
Page 63 Accessories Included with PLEO rb: Training leaf “ ” PLEO rb’s ID Card (yellow/green/red) verbal command Learning Stone Conifer leaf Mint leaf Rock salt Tug of war...

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