WowWee Robotics CHiP User manual

YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND

USER MANUAL

Item No.: 0805

CONTENTS

POWERING THE CHIP SMARTBED™

POWERING THE CHIP SMARTBALL™

POWERING THE CHIP SMARTBAND™

QUICK OVERVIEW - CHIP™

QUICK OVERVIEW - ACCESSORIES

PLAY WITH CHIP™ - CHIP SMARTBALL™

INTRODUCTION

P.1

POWERING CHIP™

P.2

P.3

P.4

P.5

P.6

P.7

PLAY WITH CHIP™

P.8 - P.9

P.10

PLAY WITH CHIP™ - CHIP SMARTBAND™

P.11 - P.12

CUSTOM VOICE COMMAND

P. 13

SLEEP & STANDBY MODE

P.14

APP FUNCTIONALITY

P. 15

Q & A

P. 16

WARRANTY

P.17

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING CHIP™ FROM WOWWEE®!

CHiP™ is an intelligent, affectionate robot pup. With advanced sensors and smart accessories, CHiP™ is
always ready to play! And, CHiP™ aims to please. Praise him when you like what you see and CHiP™ will
learn to favor the behaviors, animations and actions that you prefer. Ready to get started?

Take a few minutes to look through this user manual, and check out the video tutorials and FAQs at
wowwee.com/chip#getting-started.

You can also access a list of tricks, including a full list of Voice Commands, in the app.

NOTE: When using CHiP™, adult supervision is required.

PRODUCT CONTENTS:

1 x CHiP™
1 x CHiP SmartBall™
1 x CHiP SmartBand™
1 x CHiP SmartBed™
4 x Wheel guards
8 x Screws (for wheel guards)
1 x AC/DC power adapter
1 x USB Charge cable
1 x Instruction manual
1 x Quick start guide

8 x Screws

4 x Wheel Guards

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CHiP™

CHiP SmartBed™ Micro USB Cable

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN OPERATING CHIP™

• Do not immerse CHiP™ or any parts in water or any other form of liquid.

• Do not drop, throw, or kick CHiP™ as this might damage mechanical functions.

• Do not leave CHiP™ on surfaces from which he can easily fall.

• Always turn off when not in use.

CHiP SmartBand™

CHiP SmartBall™AC Adaptor

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POWERING CHiP™

USING CHIP™

When you first turn on CHiP™, CHiP™ will look surprised and stretch his legs.

TURNING ON CHIP™ LOW BATTERY INDICATORS

ON OFF

To get started with CHiP™, first turn him on by pushing the power
switch located on his chest, to On.

When the batteries grow weak, CHiP™'s eyes will turn PURPLE and
will move very slowly and will make a low battery indication sound.
You can also see current battery levels via the CHiP™ App.

There are 2 ways to recharge CHiP™, either by direct charging or by
using the CHiP SmartBed™.

POWERING CHIP™ - DIRECT CHARGING

Follow the diagram as shown for direct charging.

The CHiP™ product is operated by 1 x 7.4V 1800 mAh
Lithium-ion rechargeable.

INSTALLING OR CHANGING BATTERIES IN THE CHIP™:

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver (not included) remove the
screws on the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the batteries according to the diagram. Ensure that
the positive and negative polarities match the illustrations
inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover and replace the
screws using the screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.

CHIP™ BATTERY DIAGRAM/INS TALLATION

Rechargeable Battery
(included)

NOTE: Do not remove/replace CHiP™ Rechargeable

Battery without first contacting WowWee
support (www.wowweezone.com).

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POWERING THE CHIP SMARTBED™

USING THE CHIP SMARTBED™

When you first plug in the CHiP SmartBed™, CHiP™ will return to it to demonstrate his ability to dock autonomously.

CENTER POSITIVE

POWERING CHIP™ - WITH THE CHIP SMARTBED™

1. Ensure that both CHiP™ and CHiP SmartBed™ are ON and within close proximity (3 meters). CHiP™ will
automatically detect when its power is low, and will drive to CHiP SmartBed™ and recharge; or

2. Hold the Like button on CHiP SmartBand™ while both CHiP™ and CHiP SmartBed™ are within close
proximity. CHiP™ will drive to CHiP SmartBed™ and recharge; or

3. In the case that CHiP™'s power is extremely low and unresponsive to (1) or (2), use the CHiP SmartBed™'s
AC/DC adaptor to directly charge CHiP™.

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4. When CHiP™’s battery is fully charged, he will stand up to avoid over charging. If you want to call
CHiP™ off his SmartBed before he is fully charged, press and hold the CHiP™ button in the center of
your CHiP SmartBand™.

For optimal tracking, place the CHiP SmartBed™ in a room where CHiP™ would be most often.
CHiP™ will need to physically see the CHiP SmartBed™ before he can locate it.

When the CHiP SmartBed™
is plugged in, it's LED
will turn BLUE.

CHiP's SmartBed™ LED
with turn PURPLE when
CHiP™ is looking for
it, and will remain
PURPLE while CHiP™
is charging.

CHiP™’s eyes will turn PURPLE while he is looking for the CHiP SmartBed™, and
will change to BLUE sleepy eyes when CHiP™ has made contact and is charging
correctly. If CHiP™’s eyes remain purple after sitting, he will attempt to adjust his
position. We do not recommend forcing CHiP™ into a seated position, but you can
help CHiP™ by removing any objects that may be in his way, and/or unplugging
and replugging the charging bed to restart the process.

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POWERING THE CHIP SMARTBALL™

USING THE CHIP SMARTBALL™

When you first turn on the CHiP SmartBall™, CHiP™ will demonstrate his ball handling abilities and play with it.

TURNING ON THE CHIP SMARTBALL™ LOW BATTERY INDICATORS

ON OFF

To get started with the CHiP SmartBall™, toggle the power switch to
ON then follow the instructions in the "Playing With CHiP™" section.

USING CHIP™ INSTALLING OR CHANGING
BATTERIES IN THE CHIP SMARTBALL™:

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver (not included) remove
the screws on the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the batteries according to the diagram. Ensure
that the positive and negative polarities match the
illustrations inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover and
replace the screws using the screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.

When the batteries grow weak, the light on CHiP SmartBall™ will
flash PURPLE and then power down. When this happens, power off
and replace all batteries.

CHIP SMARTBALL™ BATTERY
DIAGRAM / INSTALLATION

4 x “AAA” Size Alkaline Batteries
(not included)