Pleo UGOBE User Manual

CAUTION - ELECTRIC PRODUCT. Not recommended for children under 8

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years of age. As with all electrical products precautions should be used
and observed during handling and use to prevent shock.

andling and use to prevent shock

A COMPANION GUIDE

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NEVER IMMERSE THE AC ADAPTOR IN WATER
OR OTHER LIQUIDS. DO NOT CONNECT THE AC
ADAPTOR TO A POWER SYSTEM IF IT IS WET
OR DAMAGED. DISCONNECT THE AC ADAPTOR
FROM THE BATTERY CHARGER BASE AND FROM
THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING THE
CHARGER OR THE ADAPTOR.

Pleo contains a special replaceable battery pack.
Do not use any other battery pack not explicitly
designated for Pleo, as it may not operate correctly
and may cause damage.

Pleo’s battery pack is rechargeable using the AC
adaptor and battery charger base included in the
package. Do not use any other adaptor or battery

We can’t wait for you to get started with Pleo! To ensure your and

CAUTIONARY GUIDELINES:
USE PLEO IN DRY, INDOOR LOCATIONS ONLY. TO
PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, NEVER IMMERSE OR
STAND PLEO, THE BATTERY CHARGER BASE, OR
THE AC ADAPTOR, IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
NEVER PLAY WITH PLEO, THE BATTERY CHARGER,
OR AC ADAPTOR, WHILE IMMERSED OR STANDING
IN WATER YOURSELF. DO NOT INCINERATE PLEO
OR THE BATTERY PACK AS BATTERIES MAY
EXPLODE. DO NOT DISPOSE OF PLEO’S BATTERY
PACK AS GENERAL WASTE. PLEO’S BATTERY
PACK CONTAINS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE AND
MUST BE DISPOSED OF AS HAZARDOUS WASTE.

Pleo’s safety, please review and abide by the precautions below and
the Warranty which is included in package, (the “Warranty”).

CAUTIONARY GUIDELINES:
USE PLEO IN DRY, INDOOR LOCATIONS ONLY. TO
PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, NEVER IMMERSE OR
STAND PLEO, THE BATTERY CHARGER BASE, OR
THE AC ADAPTOR, IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
NEVER PLAY WITH PLEO, THE BATTERY CHARGER,
OR AC ADAPTOR, WHILE IMMERSED OR STANDING
IN WATER YOURSELF. DO NOT INCINERATE PLEO
OR THE BATTERY PACK AS BATTERIES MAY
EXPLODE. DO NOT DISPOSE OF PLEO’S BATTERY
PACK AS GENERAL WASTE. PLEO’S BATTERY
PACK CONTAINS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE AND
MUST BE DISPOSED OF AS HAZARDOUS WASTE.

NEVER IMMERSE THE AC ADAPTOR IN WATER
OR OTHER LIQUIDS. DO NOT CONNECT THE AC
ADAPTOR TO A POWER SYSTEM IF IT IS WET
OR DAMAGED. DISCONNECT THE AC ADAPTOR
FROM THE BATTERY CHARGER BASE AND FROM
THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING THE
CHARGER OR THE ADAPTOR.

Pleo contains a special replaceable battery pack.
Do not use any other battery pack not explicitly
designated for Pleo, as it may not operate correctly
and may cause damage.

Pleo’s battery pack is rechargeable using the AC
adaptor and battery charger base included in the
package. Do not use any other adaptor or battery

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charger not explicitly designated for Pleo, as it may
cause damage to the battery pack and to Pleo.

Periodically examine Pleo, the battery charger
base, and the AC adaptor, for potential hazards
such as cracked, damaged, or broken parts. If
your Pleo, charger base or AC adaptor needs
some care or repair, please do not use until
repaired. Refer to the Warranty included in this
package for repair information.

AC Adaptor power ratings: Input 120v AC 60Hz
230mA / Output 12V DC 800mA

charger not explicitly designated for Pleo, as it may
cause damage to the battery pack and to Pleo.

Before You Get Started

1. READ this Companion Guide.

Periodically examine Pleo, the battery charger
base, and the AC adaptor, for potential hazards
such as cracked, damaged, or broken parts. If
your Pleo, charger base or AC adaptor needs
some care or repair, please do not use until
repaired. Refer to the Warranty included in this
package for repair information.

AC Adaptor power ratings: Input 120v AC 60Hz
230mA / Output 12V DC 800mA

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2. CHARGE Pleo’s battery for at least 3 to 4 hours before fi rst use.

3. REGISTER

• Online at www.pleoworld.com with the serial number
located on the bottom of Pleo’s front right foot or on your
Pleo Identity Card.

• By mail with the enclosed Registration Card. Fill out and
mail to UGOBE, Inc. P.O. Box 8397, Emeryville, CA 94662-8397.

4. CHECK for important software updates on www.pleoworld.com.
To download the latest software you will need a USB cable.

5. KEEP your original sales receipt for Warranty purposes.

6. CONTACT US
Pleo is a technically advanced product and your experience is
very important to us. If you have concerns about Pleo’s func­tionality we would like to hear from you. Please contact UGOBE
Customer Service before you consider returning Pleo to the
place of purchase. You can reach us at www.pleoworld.com/
support or 877-UGOBE-LF (877-846-2353).

Table of Contents

7. We l c o me

11. The 3 Laws of UGOBE Life Forms™

13. Getting Started with Pleo

14. What’s in the Box

14. Handling Pleo

16. Charging Pleo

21. Getting Acquainted

22. Life Stages

24. Waking Pleo

26. The Pleo Button

27. Interacting with Pleo

31. Understanding Pleo

32. Pleo’s Emotions

35. www.pleoworld.com

36. Registering Pleo

37. Joining PleoWorld

38. Software Updates

41. Appendix

42. Troubleshooting

44. FAQ’s

49. Registration Card

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Welcome

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Congratulations!

We are thrilled to introduce you to Pleo! You are now the proud
owner of UGOBE’s™ fi rst Life Form.

All of us at UGOBE are passionate about creating robotic creatures
that inspire emotional and lasting connections with people.

This guide will help you get started… but it won’t tell you everything
about Pleo – it can’t!

You see, Pleo is more than a robotic dinosaur. He is an autonomous
creature with a complex software architecture that enables him to:

• Learn over time

• Express emotion

• Respond to you and his environment

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Keep a Plog (a Pleo Blog). Track Pleo’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!

The UGOBE Life Forms Team

Please note that the use of the pronoun “he” throughout this Guide
is for simplicity and not an indication of the gender of your Pleo.

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The 3 Laws of UGOBE Life Forms

UGOBE Life Forms must:

1. Feel and convey emotions

2. Be aware of themselves and their environments

3. Learn and evolve over time

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Getting Started With Pleo

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What’s In the Box

Some very important DO’s and DON’Ts:*

1. Pleo

2. QuickStart Guide

3. Companion Guide

4. Battery, Charger and AC Adaptor

5. Pleo Identity Card

6. Training Leaf

SD Card, SD Card Reader / Writer not included in package and sold
separately at your local electronics retailer. Some packages may
also contain a USB cable.

Handling Pleo

Like any newborn or pet, Pleo must be handled with the utmost
care. Remember that he is a highly sophisticated, state-of-the-art
Life Form.

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Please DO*

• Place a supporting hand under Pleo’s belly when picking him up.

• Treat Pleo as you would treat any living creature – with care
and respect.

• Turn Pleo off and stand him on all four legs when not in use.
Place Pleo back in his package for safe and secure transporta­tion and storage. Use the Pleo button to return Pleo to storage
position (see page 26)