Millennium Arcade 3000 Instruction Manual

Arcade 3000

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Important Warning

Please read these notes before using the video game or letting your child play with it!

Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or

other light patterns. Such people may suffer a seizure when playing with computer and video games. This may even affect people who have no previous medical history of epilepsy and who have never before had any epileptic seizures. If you or anyone in your family have ever had symptoms possibly related to epilepsy (e.g. loss of consciousness or seizures) when exposed to flashing lights, please consult your doctor before using the game. Children should always be supervised by their parents when using computer and video games. Should you or your child experience symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, or any form of involuntary movements or convulsions while operating a computer or video game, IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your doctor before playing again.

Precautions while Using the Product

☺ Do not get too close to the screen. ☺ Do not play if you are tired or have had insufficient sleep. ☺ Ensure that the room in which you play is always well lit

and ventilated.

☺ Take a break of at least 10-15 minutes per hour when

playing a video game.

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1 Contents

1 Contents.........................................................1

2 Introduction and Setting Up ..............................2

2.1 Product Contents Check ....................................2

2.2 Power Supply ..................................................2

2.2.1 Installing the Batteries ................................. 2

2.2.2 Using Rechargeable Batteries ........................ 3

2.2.3 Battery Life.................................................3

2.2.4 Important Battery Information ......................4

2.3 The Controls and Their Function......................... 4

2.3.1 Overview .................................................... 4

2.3.2 Description of Functions ...............................5

3 Playing with TV Output ..................................... 6

4 Trouble shooting.............................................. 7

5 Care of the Product .......................................... 9

6 The ARCADE 3000 Software ............................ 10

6.1 Switching On and Selecting a Game ................. 10

6.2 Game Descriptions ......................................... 10

6.2.1 Bubble Blaster........................................... 10

6.2.2 Deep Storm .............................................. 11

6.2.3 Dream Bubble ........................................... 11

6.2.4 Final Escape.............................................. 12

6.2.5 Final Round Tennis .................................... 12

6.2.6 Hero Legend .............................................13

6.2.7 Jet Rush 2 ................................................13

6.2.8 Magic Jelly ................................................ 14

6.2.9 Mr Onion ..................................................14

6.2.10 Pinball Fish ...............................................15

6.2.11 Pool Pro.................................................... 15

6.2.12 Seek the Resources ................................... 16

6.2.13 Tiger Rescue ............................................. 16

6.2.14 Totally Jet................................................. 17

6.2.15 Win or Lose .............................................. 17

6.3 Breaking Off a Game and Switching Off ............ 17

7 Guarantee Card ............................................. 18

8 Claim Form ................................................... 20

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2 Introduction and Setting Up

Congratulations on your new MILLENNIUM Games Console. We hope you will have a lot of fun with it. Please follow the instructions in this manual to make the best possible use of the product.

2.1 Product Contents Check

The package comprises the following items:

☺ Games console ☺ Carrying strap ☺ Television cable ☺ Instruction manual

2.2 Power Supply

2.2.1 Installing the Batteries

☺ Hold the console carefully in the palm of your hand and

open the battery compartment by pressing against the catch and lifting the cover.

☺ The ARCADE 3000 requires three 1.5 volt batteries of the

“AAA” or “LR03” type.

☺ When inserting the batteries, take

care to ensure that the positive tip of each battery matches up with a “+” sign inside the compartment (see diagram).

☺ Replace the cover of the battery

compartment.

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2.2.2 Using Rechargeable Batteries

We strongly advise you to use alkaline batteries. We do not recommend rechargeable batteries, as these only have a voltage of 1.2 and therefore supply insufficient power to the machine. If you do wish to use rechargeable batteries (which is not recommended by the manufacturer), they will not damage the machine but it may function abnormally. In any case, the period of use (even if they are the special type with more than 650 mAh capacity) will be considerably shorter than with normal batteries.

2.2.3 Battery Life

As a rule the batteries will last several hours, but this depends on various factors. In the first place it depends on always using batteries of good quality. In addition the battery life is influenced by the volume of the sound and the use of the TV output. If you go against our advice and use rechargeable batteries, the playing time can be expected to be shorter than with good quality alkaline ones, as the voltage of rechargeable batteries is only 1.2. The following are signs of low batteries:

☺ The brightness and contrast on the TFT display decrease. ☺ The machine suddenly switches off or returns to its starting

screen in the middle of a game. ☺ The machine will not switch on. In these cases replace the batteries to make the machine work properly again.

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2.2.4 Important Battery Information

☺ Batteries should only be installed by an adult. ☺ Only use batteries of the recommended type (3 x AAA),

and never mix old and new batteries.

☺ Batteries must always be inserted with the correct polarity

(+ or -).

☺ Exhausted batteries are to be removed as soon as

possible.

☺ The battery terminals must never be short-circuited. ☺ Do not dispose of exhausted batteries with the household

rubbish. Take them to a hazardous waste depot.

☺ Help to protect the environment! ☺ Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. ☺ Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the unit

before charging.

☺ Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult

supervision.

2.3 The Controls and Their Function

2.3.1 Overview

The ARCADE 3000 incorporates the following control items:

1 On/off button 2 Reset button 3 Volume control knob 4 Navigator 5 Button A (square) 6 Button B (circle) 7 A & B turbo buttons 8 Pause 9 Earphone socket

10 TV output socket

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2.3.2 Description of Functions

Button (etc.) Description of uses On/off For switching the machine on and off. The best

Reset Breaks off a game and returns you to the

Volume Place your finger against the knob and turn it

Navigator Functions vary from one game to another. The

A (square) Performs the standard action in the current

B (circle) Performs the secondary action (in some games

A & B turbo Perform action (A or B) continuously

Speaker Emits the sound effects, unless you are using

Earphone Socket

TV output socket

way is to place your thumb flat against the button and press it into the casing. When switching off, hold the button down for about one second.

games menu. A further press reverts to the starting screen.

anti-clockwise (to increase the volume) or clockwise (to decrease it or switch the sound off). NB: Please do not turn the volume up too far – especially when playing with earphones – to avoid damage to your hearing.

navigator usually serves to move an object or actor in the game; also to select options.

game; also serves to confirm a selected option.

only).

(“automatic firing”).

earphones or a TV output. Plug your earphones in here. The socket takes a standard 3.5 mm jack plug; any conventional earphones with this connection may be used. The TV cable that comes with the machine should be plugged in here if you want to play using your television set. For details of how this works, see the following section.

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3 Playing with TV Output

A special feature of your ARCADE 3000 is that you may use it as a TV console so that your television gives you the picture and sounds. To do this, your television must meet the following requirements:

☺ It must be a PAL standard set. ☺ There must be CHINCH sockets for video (yellow) and

audio (white/red), preferably at the front of the set.

☺ If you only have SCART instead of CHINCH sockets, you

may be able to use a SCART adaptor which is obtainable from a dealer.

Here is how to connect the ARCADE 3000 to the television:

1) At one end of the TV cable supplied with the ARCADE 3000

there is a single thin 2.5 mm jack plug. Insert this into the TV output socket (10) of the console.

Important: Only do this, when the console is switched off!

2) Insert the yellow CHINCH plug into the yellow (video)

CHINCH socket on your television.

3) Insert the white CHINCH plug into the white (audio)

CHINCH socket on your television.

The red audio socket on the television is not used.

4) Switch on your television set, and select the “video in”

(normally AV) channel. If you aren’t sure how this works, refer to the instructions for your television set.

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5) Switch on the games console. The starting display of the

ARCADE 3000 should now appear on the TV screen. The console’s own TFT screen and sound output will remain switched off.

6) Now operate the console in the usual way.

Important Precaution:

When playing with the television, make sure no one can trip over the cable!

4 Trouble shooting

The machine will not switch on Check whether the batteries are installed correctly (pay attention to the polarity!) and whether the power is sufficient. If necessary, insert new batteries. Check whether you have pressed the button properly.

The picture appears abnormal There can often be electrostatic charges. The result can be a flickering display, lines through the picture, or distorted colours. If this is the case, switch the ARCADE 3000 off and then on again, or press the RESET button twice. If the problem still persists, you may need to change the batteries.

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The picture loses brightness and contrast The batteries are spent and must be replaced.

The speaker has a tinny sound You may have turned the volume up too high. Turn the knob the other way to reduce it.

No sound comes through the headphones Check whether the headphone connection really fits the machine. Is the plug secured properly? If necessary, try different headphones.

The machine automatically reverts to its initial display The batteries may be spent and need replacing.

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A game doesn’t work properly or has “crashed” Press the RESET button and start the game again. Note also that you may have been using the wrong controls. Carefully read the instructions for the game in question. Also check whether the batteries are exhausted!

The picture on the TV screen is not in colour, or flickers Check whether you have selected the AV input on the television set. If you have selected the S-VHS input by mistake, the picture could appear in black and white or flickering. Are you perhaps using an incompatible SCART adaptor? The specification of the adaptor needs to match that of the SCART socket on your television set!

You are using a TV lead and no picture appears There can be several causes for this. Check that:

☺ the lead is properly plugged into the ARCADE 3000; ☺ the CHINCH leads are properly plugged into the television

(yellow plug in yellow socket), or the SCART adapter (if

used) is compatible;

☺ you have selected the AV channel on the TV set; ☺ the appropriate TV channel is selected for the input in a

case where there are several choices (AV1, AV2, S-VHS

etc.); ☺ The ARCADE 3000 is switched on. If none of this helps, try testing whether a different device, such as a digital camera, works with the selected TV input.

When using the television, you hear no sounds

Are all the leads secured properly? Has the volume on the TV set perhaps been turned down too low?

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5 Care of the Product

To ensure lasting enjoyment of your ARCADE 3000, observe the following guidelines for handling it:

☺ Never let the machine get wet. ☺ Protect it from cold, heat or direct sunlight. ☺ Take care when connecting the TV lead or headphones.

When disconnecting, always pull the plug, never the lead. ☺ Don’t carry your ARCADE 3000 around unprotected (for

example in a back pack or handbag), as the display could

easily get scratched by other objects. ☺ We recommend that you cover the display with a

transparent protective film, of the kind kind supplied for

mobile phones, and carry the machine in a suitable

protective case (like those for digital cameras). ☺ On no account press down on the display, as the TFT screen

is very sensitive.

☺ Don’t press the buttons too hard. ☺ Don’t drop your ARCADE 3000. ☺ Never open the casing of the machine. ☺ Don’t let the machine get dirty. ☺ To clean it, always use a dry cloth (preferably microfibre).

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6 The ARCADE 3000 Software

Your games console incorporates 15 exciting games of various categories. The following is a brief description of the games and how to operate them.

6.1 Switching On and Selecting a Game

After switching the machine on, you will first see the title screen. Press button A (marked with a square) to view the main menu. You can now choose any of the 15 games. They are listed in alphabetical order. To select a game, highlight it and press the “square” button A to confirm your choice. Then off you go!

6.2 Game Descriptions

6.2.1 Bubble Blaster

In this classic game you have to match at least 3 balls of the same colour. You do this by shooting balls from a rotating cannon in the centre of the playing area. If your ball lands in the right spot, making up a group of 3 or more, these balls disappear and

front end of the chain of balls must not reach the end of the spiral, or you have lost!

Controls: A (square) : Shoot a ball A turbo : Continuous shots Left : Rotate cannon anti-clockwise Right : Rotate cannon clockwise

others move up into their place. The

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6.2.2 Deep Storm

In this spectacular shoot-out you are fighting above the clouds against aliens who want to conquer the earth. You are the sole remaining pilot and mankind’s last hope. Destroy the bigger enemy units, and you collect upgrades such as more powerful ammunition for winning the fight.

Controls: A (square) : Fire (continuous) Navigator : Steer in corresponding direction

6.2.3 Dream Bubble

The idea here is to make a complete horizontal row out of the bubbles, which come in clusters of various shapes. As soon as one or more rows are formed, they burst. If things get awkward and you want to make some space, you can do so with one of your

3 bombs, which can be positioned as far up or down as you want. The bombs are replenished when you proceed to the next level.

Controls: A (square) : Rotate cluster B (circle) : First press – aim bomb Second press – explode bomb

(if you change your mind, dispose of it in an empty

space) Left/right : Move cluster Down : Make cluster drop quickly

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6.2.4 Final Escape

As a small crocodile you have to try to crush your enemies by pushing blocks of stone against them. If you deal with them all within the allotted time without getting caught, you progress to the next level of difficulty. In addition you can collect bonus points

by bringing the “heart” blocks together. The wooden chests also contain goodies. Take care,

though – your enemies won’t let you have your way for long....

Controls: A (square) or

: Push or destroy stone

B (circle)

Navigator : Steer in corresponding

direction.

6.2.5 Final Round Tennis

Here you are playing a difficult game

of tennis against the computer. Play

forehand and backhand, short or long

shots to the right or left, and make

your opponent sweat! The usual

scoring system (15-30-40-60) applies,

and you need to be two “points” ahead

to win the game. After each game you swap ends. To win a complete contest, you must be at least 2 games up. If you beat your first opponent, the next one is ready waiting – and you can be sure he won’t make things any easier for you!

Controls: A (square) : Serve or return ball Navigator : Move player Up/down : When hitting – long shot (up) or

short (down)

Left/right : When hitting – aim left or right

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6.2.6 Hero Legend

In this game the little hero has a tough task. He has to knock his enemies unconscious with his mallet. Then while they are lying on the ground he can pick them up and use them as missiles. For eating the food that they turn into, points are added

and bonuses are awarded. But beware – the enemies don’t stay unconscious for long. Mind you aren’t carrying one of them just when he comes round!

Controls: A (square) : Jump A turbo : Quickly repeated jumps B (circle) : Strike with mallet B turbo : Strike continuously Navigator : Move left or right

6.2.7 Jet Rush 2

This time you are in an extremely fast race with your computer opponent. But naturally you have to watch out: the course contains slow-moving boats, whirlpools and other hazards that you have to avoid in order to reach the finish safely. Use the ramps

to negotiate obstacles, and try not to get rammed! The first to reach the finishing line wins. And then

of course there is the clock too, which cannot be argued with....

Controls: A (square) : Accelerate B (circle) : Slow down Left/right : Steer left or right

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6.2.8 Magic Jelly

The object is to alter the colouring of the rectangles in such a way that the entire playing area ends up in one colour. To do this, you hop from rectangle to rectangle and distribute your colour-change bombs within the allotted time. There are points for not

losing lives, and other bonuses to be collected. But don’t get caught by your enemies, and on no account jump off the edge, or you lose a life.

Controls: A (square) : Place a colour-change bomb

(always press button before landing)

Navigator : Move in corresponding

direction

6.2.9 Mr Onion

Mr Onion needs to gather up all the

keys in order to free his lady friend

from the enemies’ clutches. But don’t

get caught – you must either be quick

enough or else numb your enemies

with shots. On the uppermost level,

the leader of the baddies is waiting for

Mr Onion. Give him all the help you

can. He will need it. Controls: A (square) : Fire

A turbo : Continuous fire Left/right : Walk in corresponding

direction

Up/down : Climb up or down

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6.2.10 Pinball Fish

In this classic game you control your

paddle which steers the ball that

bounces off it. The idea is to eliminate

all the symbols without losing the ball.

Now and then some special features

will crop up, making the game still

more interesting – but not always

easier! There may be extra balls, or the paddle may get smaller, the balls may travel faster – all sorts of things may happen. Try it out!

Controls: A (square) : Start game Left/right : Move left or right

6.2.11 Pool Pro

A relaxed game of pool. Hit the balls

into the pockets, if possible in the

correct order. The next ball to be

potted is indicated at the bottom right.

The marker that moves to and fro in

the bottom left part of the screen

allows you to fix the power of your

shot: the further right the marker is, the greater the power. Just below this, the display shows the number of tries you have left and your current score. If you do well, you will make it to the championships!

Controls: : 1st press – Set power of shot

A (square)

2nd press – Carry out shot

B (circle) : (1) With marker moving: cancel

1st press on A

(2) Otherwise: attach numbers,

not colours, to balls on the table Up/down : Set rough direction of shot Left/right : Set exact direction of shot

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6.2.12 Seek the Resources

Here you have to pick up all the treasures and objects in the pathways, if possible without being caught by your enemies and their traps. The enemies, of course, defend their treasures by shooting at you. You too can shoot and intercept their bombs, but your ammunition will quite soon

run out – so mind you use it sparingly. Controls: A (square) : Fire shot

A turbo : Fire burst Navigator : Move in corresponding direction

6.2.13 Tiger Rescue

An extra-terrestrial power has taken control of the machines people use, and there is no one left but you to rescue the world! Choose any of 4 fighter jets and defeat all your enemies from the air. Depending on the aircraft, you have 2 different

weapon systems at your disposal: a standard weapon with no restriction, or a few shots with an extra-powerful special weapon. With fresh resources that you can collect by defeating your major enemies, your fire power is boosted, giving you a better chance of winning.

Controls: A (square) : Fire shot with standard weapon A turbo : Fire burst with standard weapon B (circle) : Fire special weapon Navigator : Steer in corresponding direction

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6.2.14 Totally Jet

In this jet ski race you have a

specified time for completing the

course that is marked out. Steer round

the obstacles and collect the bonus

points.

Controls: A (square) : Accelerate B (circle) : Slow down Left/right : Steer left and right

6.2.15 Win or Lose

Catch the balls with the mobile beam. You have only a few seconds in which to do so. The more balls you catch, the more points you score. Can you get them all? There should be a good 50 of them!

Controls: Navigator : Move left and right

6.3 Breaking Off a Game and Switching the Machine Off

To break off a game, press the RESET button. This takes you back to the menu of games. If you want to switch the machine off completely, this too can be done at any time, by pressing the ON/OFF button. If the ARCADE 3000 is left for 3 minutes without a button being pressed, it switches off automatically to conserve the batteries.

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7 Guarantee Card

You have purchased a quality product from one of the most experienced manufacturers of electronic equipment. In addition to your statutory rights, we offer a 36 month manufacturers guarantee with this product under the following conditions.

1) We undertake to repair free of charge any damages and

faults in your product which can be traced back to a manufacturing defect, provided we are notified immediately upon detection and within the guarantee period.

2) The guarantee does not cover batteries, nor easily

breakable parts such as glass or plastic. A guarantee obligation does not apply in case of minor deviations from product specifications which are insignificant for the value or functional soundness of the product, by damages due to chemical, electro-chemical or aqueous effects as well as damages generally resulting from external abnormal conditions.

3) The guarantee claim is executed whereby defective parts

are repaired free of charge or replaced with parts free of defects according to our discretion. Returned products are to be returned to the place of purchase or to be sent to our service point. Replaced parts shall be our property.

4) In case of any claim, the proof of purchase specifying the

date of purchase or delivery must be submitted or accompany the defective product.

5) In case of unauthorized repairs, modifications or changes

to the product, this guarantee shall become void.

6) Guarantee claims neither cause an extension of the

specified guarantee claim limit nor do they set a new limit. The guarantee claim limit for replaced components shall end with the guarantee limit for the complete product.

7) Extended claims, especially claims such as for

compensation for damages caused outside the product are ruled out unless justified by statutory regulations.

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8) Please send your product to the following service address

only in case that it is indeed not functioning:

IRELAND:

Mr. Stephen Cummins

6 The Dale, Sevitt Manor

Bettystown, Co Meath

℡/¬ (041) 988 6097  millenniumireland@mail.com

9) Please fill in the questionnaire overleaf in legible block

letters. This will help us in serving you better and to return the product to you without delay. In case of only minor problems (e.g. a missing game piece), please send the claim form overleaf together with your corresponding request to the service address provided.

10) Defective products may be sent to this address also after

expiry of the guarantee claim limit; testing and repairs after the expiry of the guarantee period will be charged.

11) Should any queries as regards operations of the product

arise which are not adequately explained in the operating instructions, you are welcome to call our Service-Hotline from Monday to Friday between 10.00 and 17.00 hours:

Service Hotline-Number:

 1800 555 043

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8 Claim Form

In case of any claim, please fill in this form in clearly legible block letters. This will help us to serve you better, and ensure that your game computer will be returned to you within the shortest possible period of time:

Full Name :……………………………………………………

Full Adress :……………………………………………………

……………………………………………………

Phone :……………………………………………………

Mobile :……………………………………………………

Exact type of product : MILLENNIUM ARCADE 3000

I have the following complaints about my game computer:

 The game computer does not react at all  The display is defective (no picture or flickering)  The sound is defective (no sound or ugly noises)

 A key does not function, namely ......................................

(Please enter the exact key description)

 The game computer is not defective, but the following is

missing from the packaging. Please send me

..................................................……………………………….

(Please specify exactly, e.g. operating instructions)

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(Date, Signature)

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Caution!

Not suitable for children under 3 years, as small parts may be

swallowed.

In particular, keep children away from the cables, as they could

trip over them or be strangled by them.

Take good care of this instruction manual, as it contains

important information.

EU Certificate of Conformity

The manufacturers hereby certify that this product conforms to

the basic requirements and other relevant regulations laid

down in the directives 88/378/eec (toys) and 89/336/eec

(EMC).

Disclaimer for Alterations and Errors

This instruction manual was carefully compiled and checked for

accuracy of content. However, should it contain any

unforeseen errors, no liability is accepted.

Copying of this instruction manual, even in the form of

extracts, without prior written permission is prohibited.

Visit our website:

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Avertissement important

Veuillez lire cet avertissement avant d'utiliser ou de laisser votre enfant jouer avec le jeu !

Certaines personnes sont susceptibles de faire des crises d'épilepsie ou d'avoir des pertes de conscience à la vue de

certains types de lumières clignotantes ou d'éléments fréquents dans notre environnement quotidien. Ces personnes s'exposent à des crises lorsqu'elles jouent à certains jeux vidéo. Ces phénomènes peuvent apparaître alors même que le sujet n'a pas d'antécédent médical ou n'a jamais été confronté à une crise d'épilepsie. Si vous avez déjà présenté des symptômes liés à l'épilepsie (crise ou perte de conscience) en présence de stimulation lumineuse, veuillez consultez votre médecin avant toute utilisation.

Précautions à prendre pendant l'utilisation du jeu:

☺ Ne restez pas trop près de l'écran. ☺ Evitez de jouer si vous êtes fatigué ou si vous manquez de

sommeil.

☺ Assurez-vous que vous jouez dans une pièce bien éclairée. ☺ En cours d'utilisation d'un jeu vidéo, faites des pauses de

dix à quinze minutes toutes les heures.

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1 Sommaire

1 Sommaire .......................................................1

2 Mise en route & fonctions.................................. 2

2.1 Contrôle du contenu de l'emballage.................... 2

2.2 Mise sous tension............................................. 2

2.2.1 Insérer les piles........................................... 2

2.2.2 Utilisation de batteries rechargeables .............2

2.2.3 Durée de vie des piles ..................................3

2.2.4 Recommandations pour les piles.................... 3

2.3 Eléments de commande et leurs fonctions...........4

2.3.1 Aperçu .......................................................4

2.3.2 Description des fonctions.............................. 4

3 Le jeu par la sortie TV ......................................5

4 Résolution de problèmes...................................7

5 Entretien de l'appareil....................................... 9

6 Equipement logiciel ........................................ 10

6.1 Mise en route et choix du jeu........................... 10

6.2 Description des jeux....................................... 10