Segway PT i2, PT x2 Getting Started Manual
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Getting Started
Manual
Copyright, Trademarks, and Contact Information
Copyright © 2006 Segway Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
Segway Inc. (“Segway”) owns a number of trademarks including, but not
limited to, Segway and the Segway “flyguy” logo that have been registered in
the United States and in other countries. Those trademarks followed by
®
are
registered trademarks of Segway. All other marks are trademarks or common
law marks of Segway. Failure of a mark to appear in this guide does not
mean that Segway does not use the mark, nor does it mean that the product
is not actively marketed or is not significant within its relevant market.
Segway reserves all rights in its trademarks. All other trademarks are the
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Contact Information
For support, please contact the company from which you bought the
products. For a listing of Authorized Segway Dealers and Distributors, refer to
the Segway website at: http://www.segway.com.
Segway Customer Care: 866.4SEGWAY (866.473.4929)
Fax: 603.222.6001
E-mail: technicalsupport@segway.com
Website: http://www.segway.com
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Contents
Preface
About This Manual ................................................. xii
The Risk of Injury .................................................. xiii
Learning to Ride the Segway PT .......................... xiv
Installing the Console Trim .......................20
Installing the InfoKey Controller Dock ......21
Attaching the Dock Adapter ......................23
Docking the InfoKey Controller .................23
Preparing the LeanSteer Frame ...............24
Adjusting the Handlebar Height ................25
Charging the Batteries .....................................27
Charge Indicator Lights ............................32
Safety Alerts ...........................................................34
Speed Limiter ...................................................35
Stick Shake Warning........................................38
Safety Shutdown ..............................................42
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Step 4: Before Stepping On .............................68
Step 5: Stepping On.........................................70
Step 6: Moving Forward and Backward ...........77
Step 7: Stopping...............................................80
Step 8: Turning the Segway PT .......................84
Turning In Place .......................................84
Turning While Moving ...............................86
Step 9: Stepping Off.........................................87
Step 10: Securing Your Segway PT.................93
Step 11: Powering Off the Segway PT.............96
Practice Riding .......................................................97
Navigating Terrain..........................................100
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Preface
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Segway® Personal
Transporter (PT)!
The Segway PT is the standard term used to refer to the selfbalancing Segway products described in this manual. Each
Segway PT model (i2 or x2) is different, but the fundamentals found in
this manual apply to both models.
About This Manual
This Getting Started Manual is intended to help you set up and use
your Segway PT. It provides basic information to get you started
quickly. More comprehensive information is provided in the Reference
Manual.
It is important that you adhere to all safety warnings and cautions that
appear throughout your Segway PT User Materials and that you use
good judgment when you ride your Segway PT.
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The Risk of Injury
Whenever you ride the Segway PT, you risk injury from loss of
control, collisions, and falls. It is your responsibility to learn how to
safely ride the Segway PT in order to reduce this risk. This Getting
Started Manual, the Reference Manual, and the Safety Video (DVD)
are designed to help you learn safe riding techniques.
WARNING!
Learning to Ride the Segway PT
Segway wants you to be safe and enjoy learning how to ride your
Segway PT. Think about how you learned to ride a bike, drive a car,
ski, or do just about anything else involving transportation. You
probably had somebody help you learn. You started in a safe location.
You started slowly. All these techniques apply to the
Segway PT.
If you carefully follow all the instructions and warnings in this Getting
Started Manual, the Reference Manual, and the Safety Video, you
should be able to teach yourself how to ride the Segway PT, but you
must be careful. We strongly recommend that you have a spotter who
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Related User Materials
z Reference Manual - The Segway PT Reference Manual
provides information such as safety alerts, operating and
maintaining the Segway PT, Battery information, and
troubleshooting and servicing instructions.
z DVD that contains:
z PDF files of each manual. Segway provides an electronic
copy of the Reference Manual and the Getting Started
Manual on DVD for your convenience. The content of the
electronic copy is the same as the printed books. You will
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z Safety Video.
The Safety Video is included on the same DVD as the
manuals. It provides important information on how to use
your Segway PT. To reduce risk of injury, you must watch and
follow all instructions and warnings in the Safety Video before
you ride.
DVDs are shipped in NTSC format for viewing in North America
(USA, Canada, Mexico) and Japan and in PAL format for viewing in
most parts of Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
Warns you about actions that may
result in personal injury.
Cautions you about actions that may
result in operational issues or physical
damage to the
Segway PT.
WARNING!
CAUTION
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Introduction
This manual:
z Describes safety and warning information to help make every
ride you take safe and fun.
z Identifies the components of the Segway PT.
z Discusses assembly procedures.
z Describes safety alerts.
z Provides details for using the Segway PT (including preparing to
Safety First!
This section provides safety and warning statements that you should
be aware of before you use your Segway PT.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
Whenever you ride the Segway PT, you risk death or serious
injury from loss of control, collisions, and falls. To reduce risk
WARNING!
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Always wear a helmet when riding. Use an approved bicycle or
skateboard helmet that fits properly with the chin strap in
place, and provides protection for the back of your head.
WARNING!
Pay attention to all warnings and alerts from the Segway PT.
They indicate unsafe operating conditions. You must learn
about and understand the Segway PT Safety Alerts described
in the User Materials and respond as instructed.
WARNING!
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Segway PT Components
Your Segway PT includes the following components:
z InfoKey™ Controller
z InfoKey Controller Dock
z Handlebar
z LeanSteer™ Frame
z Tire/Wheel Assembly and Fenders
z Console with Charge and Balance Indicator Lights
All Segway PT parts must be properly installed. Never attempt
to stand on a Segway PT without the LeanSteer Frame
attached and secured. Using your Segway PT without all parts
properly installed could damage your Segway PT and result in
serious injury from loss of control, collisions, and falls.
WARNING!
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Handlebar
Console with Console Trim
LeanSteer
Frame
InfoKey Controller
in Dock
Using the InfoKey Controller
You use the InfoKey Controller to communicate with the Segway PT.
The InfoKey Controller has four buttons around the outer edge and a
display in the center:
Beginner
button
Information
button
Display
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InfoKey Controller Buttons and Display
Power/Standby Button
The Power/Standby button allows you to power the Segway PT on
and off and switch from Balance Mode to Standby Mode.
Beginner Button
Information Display Button
The Information Display button:
z Allows you to scroll through information including time, date,
speed, average speed, trip distance, and odometer.
z Allows you to set time, speed/distance format, date and reset the
average speed and trip distance.
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Display Area
The Display Area
displays time, date, speed, average speed, trip distance
and odometer.
For additional information, see “The InfoKey Controller” in
the Reference Manual.
Setting Up Your Segway PT
This section describes what is included with your Segway PT and
instructions for assembly.
Unpacking Your Segway PT
The following items/parts ship with your Segway PT:
z Handlebar
z LeanSteer Frame
z LeanSteer Frame Fastener and Wedge Clamps
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