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Product User Manual
This Important Product Information Guide contains safety, handling, disposal, recycling, and regulatory information as well as the limited warranty for Sphero Mini™.
Read all safety information and operating instructions before using Sphero Mini to avoid injury or harm. For a downloadable version of the Sphero Mini User and Product
Guides, visit www.sphero.com/manuals.
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND HANDLING INFORMATION
Read the following warning before you or your child play with Sphero Mini. Failing to do so may cause injury.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage or injury, do not attempt to disassemble Sphero Mini's casing; please refer all non-routine servicing questions to Sphero, Inc.
No user-serviceable parts are contained inside.
General
• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating Sphero Mini. Follow all operating instructions during use.
• Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
• Do not attempt to service Sphero Mini yourself. Refer all non-routine servicing to Sphero.
Seizure, Blackouts and Eyestrain
A small percentage of people may be susceptible to blackouts or seizures (even if they have never had one before) when exposed to flashing lights or light patterns
such as when playing games or watching video. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts or have a family history of such occurrences, you should consult a
physician before playing video games or watching videos. Discontinue use of Sphero Mini and your smart device controller and consult a physician if you experience
headaches, blackouts, seizures, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movement, or disorientation. To reduce risk of headaches, blackouts,
seizures, and eyestrain, avoid prolonged use, hold your smart device controller some distance from your eyes, use Sphero Mini in a well-lit room, and take frequent
breaks.
Repetitive Injury
When you perform repetitive activities such as playing games on your smart device controller, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms,
shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play. Take frequent breaks
and if you have discomfort during or after such use, stop use and see a physician.
WARNING: Not suitable for children under 36 months. This toy contains small parts and small balls. Choking Hazards.
Sphero Mini has small parts and small ball, which may present a choking hazard to small children and pets. Sphero Mini, its shell, and accessories are not suitable for
children under 36 months.
Keeping Sphero Mini Within Acceptable Temperatures
Operate and store Sphero Mini in an environment where the temperature is between 0º and 40º C (32º to 104º F). Low or high-temperature conditions might temporarily
shorten battery life or cause Sphero Mini to temporarily stop working properly. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using Sphero Mini. Don’t leave
Sphero Mini in your car, because temperatures in parked cars can exceed the acceptable range. When you’re using Sphero Mini or charging the battery, it is normal for
Sphero Mini to get warm.
Use and Maintenance
WARNING: Sphero Mini is recommended for use by children 8 years of age and older.
Never:
• Put Sphero Mini or it’s shells into or near your mouth.
• Abuse, submerge in water, throw, drop, puncture, violently kick or step on Sphero Mini. This can damage the device and compromise its safe operation.
• Operate Sphero Mini in dangerous, hazardous or public areas where use is not permitted (high voltage power lines, train stations, airports, trains). Check
whether use of Sphero Mini is permitted before using it in public areas or public transport.
Always:
• Keep Sphero Mini visible when operating it to avoid injuries or damages to people, animals or property.
• Ensure that no one is standing nearer than 1 yard (1 meter) from Sphero Mini when in operation and that you keep a safe distance between Sphero Mini
and people, animals and property.
• Periodically examine Sphero Mini for potential hazards such as cracked, damaged or otherwise broken parts. In the event of such damage, do not use Sphero
Mini until it can be replaced or repaired.
Battery Warning
• Lithium Polymer batteries are extremely hazardous and liable to cause serious injuries to persons or property. The user accepts liability for the use of a