Hasbro E-CHAT User Manual

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MADE & PRINTED IN CHINA	200103850IWTI-01

Item No.: 59922

Ages 5 & Up

INSTRUCTIONS

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1.Before changing batteries, turn the unit off first.

2.If you experience any problem with the product, press the reset key at the rear side of the unit. Re-enter the clock and the date. (All your memory will still be retained in the unit.)

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR E.CHAT

E.CHAT has an LCD display, a touch-panel keyboard, an ON/OFF button and four directional buttons. These four directional buttons allow you to move among multiple selections within menus by using the right/left buttons, and to move from one selection option to the next by using the up/down buttons. The buttons also allow you to move the insertion point cursor between lines or move right or left on an input line.

Use the E.CHAT stylus to operate the touch-panel keyboard. Remember to return the stylus to the built-in holder on the side of your E.CHAT when you have finished using it. Do not use any other tool but the stylus, since anything else can cause severe damage to the touch-panel surface.

You’ll also notice that on the back of your E.CHAT there is a small recessed RESET button. RESET is to be used when the unit does not respond to key commands. This will cause the unit to re-initialize itself as if it had just been powered on for the first time. All personal data, notes and settings will be lost. RESET should only be used when there are no alternatives.

E.CHAT has a flip cover to protect the touch-panel keyboard and operating buttons. This cover is designed to open to access the keyboard for entering data and flip closed to protect the keyboard when not in use.

Be sure to turn your E.CHAT unit off when not in use. It will automatically power itself off after about an hour of non-use. Remember to replace your batteries every so often, to protect your data. The weaker your batteries, the weaker your ability to send and receive messages up to the maximum distances. Change your E.CHAT batteries regularly for best results and maximum range. Change the batteries quickly in order to

retain your data.

LCD Display
	Touch-Panel
	Keyboard
Flip Cover
	Directional
	Buttons
Stylus	ON/OFF
FRONT	FRONT
(closed cover)	(open cover)

INSTALLING BATTERIES

1.Use a small Philips® screwdriver to loosen the screw that secures the battery cover. The screw will loosen but should not be removed from the battery cover. Push in on the battery cover latch and lift off the battery cover. Insert three “AAA/ LR03” batteries (not included). Be certain to match the “+” and “-” polarity signs on the batteries with the “+” and “-” signs in the battery compartment. Your E.CHAT will not work if the “+” and “-” signs on the batteries do not correspond to the “+” and “-” signs in the battery box.

2.If batteries are properly installed, the LCD willl display TIGER for a short period, then display date and time. If the LCD does not display anything or is displaying abnormally, reinstall batteries by following the instructions listed above.

3.Once batteries have been properly intalled, close the battery cover to your E.CHAT. You can now start setting up your E.CHAT.

Belt

Clip

Battery

Cover

AAA/LR03

BACK

When the batteries become low on power, E.CHAT will not operate properly and the transmission range and reliability will be reduced. Another symptom of low batteries is that the LCD display will become less clear. Replace the old batteries with new ones to ensure best performance and display of your E.CHAT.

To ensure proper function:

•Do not mix old and new batteries.

•Do not mix Alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

•Battery installation should be done by an adult.

•Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

•Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged (if removable).

•Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision (if removable).

•Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

•Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity, and follow the toy and battery manufacturer’s instructions.

•Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.

•The supply terminals are not to be short - circuited.

•Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may explode or leak.

MODES/FEATURES

OPTIONS (Setting user data)

The OPTIONS setting allows you to choose between a number of E.CHAT functions - from selecting which language you would like your text prompts in - to setting the clock or entering your password.

1)To enter the OPTIONS menus, press the upper row keyboard icon (see icon above) Once in the OPTIONS menu, use the UP/DOWN arrows to move from one selection to the next.

2)Press the DOWN arrow to choose your sound settings. You will see displayed:

Use the right or left arrow keys to turn the sound ON or OFF. Press the down button when done to go to the next option menu item, SET CLOCK.

3)Press ENTER to set the clock. Then type in the numbers desired,using the arrow keys to move back and forth. Press ENTER or ESC to exit. Any changes you make are stored automatically. You may bypass the clock setting mode by pressing the down arrow key.

4)SET DATE. Enter the numbers that correspond to the date and press the down button when done.

5)DATE DISPLAY. Use your right or left buttons to toggle the date display between the U.S. and European formats. Use the down button to go to the next selection item.

6)TIME DISPLAY. Use the right or left arrow keys to toggle between 12-hour or 24hour time display modes. Press the down button to go to the next item.

7)LANGUAGES. This option menu selection allows you to change the system prompts and menu items of your E.CHAT unit to one of seven languages: English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish. To change the system prompts to the language of your choice, press ENTER when LANGUAGE is shown on your display Use the RIGHT/LEFT arrows to toggle your selection to the language of your choice. Then press ENTER to make your selection active. If you need to change the language prompts back again, simply go back into the OPTIONS menu and make your other selection.

8)If you cannot find your way back to the OPTIONS menu and have no other recourse, press RESET. The default language is English and it will then reboot back into English prompts again.

9)CHAT-NAME. Press ENTER to input or change your name (Your Chat-Name can be up to 12 characters long). Your display will now display CHAT-NAME on the upper line and show you the insertion point cursor on the bottom line. Type in the name that you wish to use as an E.CHAT user. This is the name that others will use to send you messages. It will also appear if another user does a “Friend Seeker” search.

10)To go to the next menu item, CLEAR MEMORY, use the down button. You will see the prompt

When you press enter you will be prompted with a YES/NO. If you answer YES at this point, all the records in the E.CHAT unit will be erased, and your record storage memory will be reset. If you press NO, they will remain the same. Pressing the down button will take you to FINDER PREFS.

11)FINDER PREFS. These questions should be answered on both units (if you have more than one E.CHAT) before using the FRIEND SEEKER function. When FINDER PREFS is displayed, press ENTER to then select your personal preferences. The first entry displayed will be:

Use the right or left arrow keys to step through the selections: MALE, FEMALE, OTHER. Press the DOWN button to move to the next selection once you have entered your choice.

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