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Cc] y Testing the Future LABORATORIES, INC. EXHIBIT EF SYSTEM MANUAL 5473A CLOUDS REST * MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA 95338 (209) 966-5240 * FAX (209) 966-4257 ECC ID. @3KRTS Installing the Radio Cartridge Instructions for installing the radio cartridge differ, depending on which ActiMates character you have. If you have a Microsoft ActiMates Interactive Teletubby, see the instructions below. If you have Microsoft ActiMates interac-

tive Barney, Arthur, or D.W.,turn the page for instructions. Note The radio cartridge only needs to be installed once. After you've installed the tadio cartridge, you won't Need to remove or replace the cartridge. For Interactive Teletubbies Fottow the steps below to insert the radio cartridge into your interactive Tetetubby. To insert the radio cartridge 1 Turn your Teletubby face down and open the Vetcro-secured flap to reveal the yellow door to the radio-cartridge compartment, which is the smalier of the two doors. 2 Use a small Philligs screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the door to the radio-cartridge compartment. 3 Open the compartment door, and stide the radio cartridge into the com-

partment as shown in the figure below. Make sure you push firmly, so that the cartridge is pushed in as far as it will go. 4 Close the radio-cartridge compartment door, and secure it by tightening the screw. tadio-cartridge compartment battery compartment Note To follow along with this diagram, orient the Teletubby so that the door to the radio-

cartridge compartment opens to your right. For Interactive Barney, Arthur, and D.W. Follow the steps betow to insert a radio cartridge into your ActiMates interac-

tive Barney, Arthur, or D.W. character. Note Some previous versions of Interactive Bamey, Arthur, and D.W. contain a built-in radio cartridge, and therefore do not require that you install a separate radio cartridge. Follow steps 1-3 below to determine if your Interactive Bamey, Arthur, or D.W. character requires that you install a separate radio cartridge. To insert the radio cartridge 1 Turn your ActiMates character upside down, and lift the Velcro-secured flap to reveal the door to the battery compartment. 2 Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the door to the battery compartment. 3 Open the battery compartment door, and temporarily remove the batter-

ies to reveal the yetlow door to the radio-cartridge compartment. Note ff you don't see a yellow door to the radio-cartridge compartment, then your Interactive Bamey, Arthur, or D.W. character already contains a built-in radio cartridge, and you do not need to instal a separate radio cartridge. In that case, skip to step 6 below. If you do see a yellow door, continue with steps 446 below.

% Remove the screw that secures the door to the radio-cartridge compart-

ment, and open the compartment door. Slide the radio cartridge into the compartment as shown in the figure below. Make sure you push firmly, so that the cartridge is pushed in as far as it will go. battery compartment battery compartment door Note To follow along with this diagram, orient the ActiMates character So that the door to the battery compartment opens to your left. Radio-cartridge compartment is inside the battery sompa L radio cartridge 5 Close the radio-cartridge compartment door, and secure it by tightening the screw. 6 Insert the batteries back into the battery compartment, making sure that you orient them property, Close the battery compartment door, and secure it by tightening the screw. Note For troubleshooting tips, please see the manual that came with your ActiMates TV Pack or PC Pack. Radio Interference Information The Microsoft ActiMates interactive character, the ActiMates TV Pack Trans-

mitter, the ActiMates PC Pack Transmitter, and the ActiMates Radio Cartridge comply with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) these devices must accept any interfer-

ence received, inciuding any that causes undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de [a classe B est conforme a ta norme NMB-003 du Canada. For detaitec information on U.S. and Canadian radio interference reguiations, Please see the Radio Interference Information section of the Getting Started manual included with your ActiMates character. Note For use in the United States and Canada only. Radio frequency allocations differ in other countries. Warranty Information For terms of the warranty covering the radio cartridge, please see the warranty included in the Getting Started manual that came with your ActiMates character. Microsoft Product Support Services For information on how to contact Microsoft Product Support Services, please see the the Getting Started manual that came with your ActiMates character. For information about Microsoft ActiMates products, visit our Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/actimates/. hante Kol Caeeod

{nformation in this document is subject to change without notice. The names of companies, products, people, characters, and/or data menlioned herein are fetitious and are in no way intended to represent any real individual, company, product, or event, unless alherwise noted. Complying with ail applicable copyright laws is the responsbilty of the user. No part of this document may be reproduced or Lransmited in any form or by any Means, electronic of mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Micrasofl Corporation. it, however, your only means of access is electronic, permission to print one copy is hereby granted. Microsot may have datents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter inthis document. Except as expressly provided in any writian license agreement from Microsoft, the furnishing af this document does not give you any license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property, 1999 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, MS, Rlealmation, and ActiMates are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsott Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 1999 Lyons Partnership, L.P. All rights reserved. The names and characters Barney, Baby Bop and B.J., Barney & Friends, and the overlapping ding spots iogo are trademarks of Lyons Partnership, L.P. Barney, BJ and Barney & Friends" ara Reg. US Pal, & Tm. Off 1999 Mare Brown, Inc. All rights reserved. The names and characters Arthur and D.W. are trademarks of Marc Brown, inc,

( 1999 Ragdoll Productions (UK) Ltd. All rights reserved. Licensed by The itsy bitsy Entertainment Company. TELETUBBIES and the distinctive likenesses thereof are irademarks of Ragdoll Productions (UK) Ltd, and are used with permission. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of Iheir respective owners, Document No. X03-91796

FCC (0: C3KR7IS Welcome!

Your ActiMates Interactive Teletubby from Microsoft does what any good learning partner would domakes learning fun! Interactive Teletubbies were created especially for very young children. They promote learning and stimulate thinking by using music, animations, and open-ended and creative games that have no right or wrong answers. Interactive Teletubbies encour-

age children to explore, experiment, and discover patterns on their own. 2 Ways to Use Interactive Teletubbies Your Interactive Teletubby is brought to life with Microsoft's Realmation animation technology. With Realmation, children can play with the Interactive Teletubby in two different ways:

Asastand-alone character. Your Interactive Teletubby has lots of games and tunes in store for your child, Just squeeze a hand or foot or press the tummy and watch what happens on the Teletubby screen!

With Teletubbies videos and the Teletubbies television series. The ActiMates TV Pack is an accessory for ActiMates interactive characters. With the TV Pack, your Interactive Teletubby can interact with specially encoded Teletubbies videotapes and daily PBS broadcasts of the Teletubbies television series. if you have more than one Interactive Teleiubby, they can all interact with the Teletubbies video or TV show at the same time!

The TV Pack works with all Microsoft ActiMates characters. It includes a videotape, a transmitter that plugs into your VCR, and a radio cartridge that inserts into your ActiMates character. Simply connect the transmitter, insert the radio cartridge, and you're ready to go!

Note If you already have the ActiMates TV Pack, it will work with your Interactive Teletubby. See page 4 for more information. Warning Possible entanglement or strangulation injury if strung across a crib or playpen. Do not attach across a crib or playpen.

{Information in this document is subject 10 change without notice, The names of companies, products, people, characters, and/or dala mentioned herein are fictitious and are in no way intended to represeni any real individuat, company, product, or evenl, uniess otherwise noted. Complying with all applicable copyright laws is the responsibilty of the user. No pari of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for ary purpose, without ihe express writen permission of Micrasott Corporation. If, however, your only means of access is electronic, permission 10 print one copy is hereby granted. Microsof may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrighis, of other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document, Except as expressly provided in any writen license agreement from Microsott, the furnishing ot this document does Rol give you any license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property. 1999 Microsoft Corporation. All righls reserved. Microsoft, MS, Realmalion, and ActiMates are eilher registered trademarks or tvademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or olher countries. 1999 Ragdoil Productions (UK} Lid. Ali rights reserved. Licensed by The itsy bitsy Entertainment Company. TELETUBBIES and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Ragdot Productions (UK) Lld. and are used with permission, PBS and the PBS togo are registered trademarks of the Public Broadcasting Service. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Document No. X03-90954 Turning Your Interactive Teletubby On and Turn your Teletubby on | HAND, FOOT, or TUMMY ) To turn your interactive Teletubby on, squeeze one of the hands or feet or press the tummy. Turning your Teletubby on with a tummy press starts baby play mode, as described below. Turn your Teletubby off ( FOOT + TUMMY |

To turn your Interactive Teletubby off, squeeze one of the feet and press the tummy at the same time. Note Your Teletubby will tum off automatically after approximately thirty seconds if nobody is playing with it. Playing with Your interactive Teletubby Your Interactive Teletubby has sensors in its hands, feet, and tummy that let children choose the games and tunes the character plays. Even the youngest children can participate in the Teletubby activities. If there are no sensor squeezes offer a few seconds, new games or tunes start automatically. There are three ways children can use this Interactive Teletubby:

Play a game { HAND or FOOT) No matter which hand or foot children squeeze, the Teletubby will play games, display pictures, or play silly sounds. By squeezing the hands and feet in different orders, children can discover new patterns, create unique images, and even compose their own songs. To start a new game, squeeze one of the hands and one of the feet

(HAND + FOOT) at the same time. Hear a tune ( TUMMY }

Once the Teletubby has been turned on using a hand or foot squeeze, children can press the tummy to hear thirteen different tunes, each with a unique animation. Each tune is played with three different musical instru-

ments: the piano, clarinet, and tuba. The rhythms and patterns of the differ-

ent songs and animations stimulate young eyes and ears, and the use of different instruments teaches about similarities and differences in music. Play mode for babies Very young babies are just learning to grasp and squeeze, but they can easily press the tummy sensor. To make play fun for babies, the tummy can be used in o special play mode that runs through a set of songs and simple games by repeatedly pressing the tummy. To start this special play mode, just turn on your Teletubby with a tummy press rather than a hand or foot squeeze. A hand or foot squeeze turns off baby play mode and allows children to play games and hear tunes as described above. Installing the Batteries Your Interactive Teletubby includes four AA-size alkaline batteries. For best performance, we suggest that you change the batteries right away, using alkaline batteries. Other types of batteries will work, but they won't last as long. To insert the batteries 1 Turn your Teletubby face down and open the Velcro-secured flap to reveal the door to the battery compartment, which is the larger of the two doors. 2 Use asmall Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the door to the battery compartment. 3 Open the battery compartment door and insert the batteries. Make sure you orient the batteries with the negative (-] ends against the springs inside the battery compartment. 4 Close the battery compartment door and secure if by tightening the screw. radio-cartridge compartment battery compartment if your Teletubby doesnt turn on when you squeeze its hand or foot or press its tummy, check that all the batteries are fresh, and that all the batteries are oriented properly in the battery compartment. It may help to take the batter-

ies out and insert them again to make sure all batteries are oriented cor-

rectly. If the batteries are not inserted properly, your Teletubby will not work!

Notes About Batteries e Keep batteries out of reach of children. Don't allow your child to play with the Teletubby until the battery compartment door has been closed and secured. Dont mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types (for example, carbon and alkaline batteries.) Always remove old, weak, or worn-out batteries promptly and dispose of them in accordance with your local ordinances. e |fabattery leaks, remove all batteries and dispose of them in accordance with your local ordinances. Before inserting new batteries, thoroughly clean the battery compartment with a damp paper towel, or follow the battery manufacturer's recommendations for cleanup. If fluid from the battery comes into contact with skin or clothes, flush with water immediately. Remove the batteries if your Teletubby is to be stored for longer than a month without being used. installing the Radio Cartridge for Use with the TV Pack Accessory Important You do not need a radio cartridge to play with your Interactive Teletubby as a stand-alone toy. The cartridge is only required if you want to use your Interactive Teletubby in combination with the ActiMates TV Pack accessory, ActiMates-compatible Teletubbies videos, and the Teletubbies television series. The ActiMates TV Pack accessory works with all Microsoft ActiMates interac-

tive characters. To use your Interactive Teletubby with the ActiMates TV Pack, you must insert a radio cartridge into your Interactive Teletubby. The radio cartridge is included with the Microsoft ActiMates TV Pack, which is sold separately. If your TV Pack did not include a radio cartridge, or if you need additional radio cartridges for other ActiMates characters, use the ActiMates Radio Cartridge order form at the back of this manual to order additional cartridges. Note The radio cartridge only needs to be installed once. After you've installed the radio cartridge into your Interactive Teletubby, you won't need to remove or replace the cartridge. To insert the radio cartridge 1 Turn your Teletubby face down and open the Velcro-secured flap to reveal the yellow door to the radio-cartridge compartment, which is the smaller of the two doors. 2 Use asmall Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the door to the radio-cartridge compartment. 3 Open the compartment door, and slide the radio cartridge into the compartment as shown in the figure below. Make sure you push firmly, so that the cartridge is pushed in as far as it will go. 4 Close the radio-cartridge compartment door, and secure it by tightening the screw. tadio-cartridge compartment battery compartment Note To follow along with this diagram, orient your Teletubby so that the door to the tadio-cartridge compartment opens to your right. Troubleshooting Tips Hf your Interactive Teletubby isnt working Squeeze your Teletubbys hand to make sure its turned on. If your Teletubby doesn't say a greeting when you squeeze its hand, check that all batteries are fresh, and that ail the batteries are oriented properly in the battery compartment. It may help to take the batteries out and insert them again to make sure they're oriented properly. If the batteries are not inserted properly, your Teletubby won't work!

lf your interactive Teletubbys speech slows down or becomes stuttered, or if the display becomes dim e Install fresh batteries, as described on page 3. When the batteries get low, your Teletubby's speech will become slurred or stuttered, and the tummy display may become dim. Change or recharge the batteries when this occurs. tf your Interactive Teletubby isnt working with the TV e Make sure you've installed the radio cartridge inside your Interactive Teletubby, as described on page 4. e Make sure you've properly connected the TV Pack Transmitter to your VCR, according to the setup instructions in the TV Pack Getting Started manual, e See the TV Pack Getting Started manual for more TV viewing tips. Caring for Your interactive Teletubby Although your Interactive Teletubby is a stuffed toy, it is also a sophisticated electronic and mechanical device. Every attempt has been made to assure that your Interactive Teletubby is safe and durable. However, there are a few guidelines you should follow to ensure that your Interactive Teletubby has a long and happy life. e Clean your Interactive Teletubby with a soft damp cloth. Never dry clean, machine wash, or tumble dry!

e Never saturate or immerse your Interactive Teletubby in water. e If your Interactive Teletubby does get wet, remove the batteries and let it dry completely before using it. After changing the batteries or inserting the radio cartridge, always securely tighten the screw to the compartment door. e Never leave your Interactive Teletubby in a car on a hot day or on a cold night when the temperature is below freezing. e Never leave your Interactive Teletubby in the rain or snow. Microsoft Product Support Services Ifyou have a technical question, you can get your question answered quickly through one of several options. Online support Use Support Online to find information you need online. Innovative wizards provide step-by-step guidance so you can diagnose and solve problems yourself. To begin your search, go to hiip://support.microsoft.com/support/. Telephone Support Standard No-Charge Supportfor help during regular business hours Receive assistance directly from a support engineer to solve your issue. Please call one of the following numbers. In the U.S.: [425] 635-5043 in Canada: [905] 568-3503 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 PM. Pacific time, 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. eastern time, Monday - Friday, excluding Monday - Friday, excluding holidays holidays For questions about the AdiMates character or the TV Pack Transmitter and Radio Cartridge, you are eligible for 90 days of Standard No-Charge Support which begins the first time you speak with an engineer. (For example, if the ActiMates character is not making any sound, or if you have the ActiMates TV Pack, but the ActiMates character is not responding to cues from the ActiMates-

compatible video. Pay-Per-incident Supportfor help after hours if you need help from a support engineer after hours, or if you have used up your Standard No-Charge Support, you can purchase Pay-Per-Incident Support. Support fees will be billed to your VISA, MasterCard, or American Express card. For questions about the ActiMates character or TV Pack:

inthe US. In Canada for $35US per incident for $45CDN + tax per incident

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Si vous avez acquis ce produit au Canada, sauf si les lois tocales interdisent expressment les conditions de cette Garantie Limite, les lois en vigueur dans la province d'Ontario, Canada, rgissent cette convention et chacune des parties Gla prsente reconnait irrvocablement la comptence des iribunaux de ja province Ontario et consent 4 instituer tout litige qui pourrait dcouler de la prsente devant les tribunaux situs dans le district judiciaire de York, province dOntatio. QUESTIONS. Si vous avez des questions, ou si vous dsirez communiquer avec Microsoft pour quelque raison que ce soit, veuillez contacter la succursale Microsoft desservant votre pays, ou crire a: Microsoft Sales Information Center, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399. Radio Interference Information Transmitter is Properly grounded.) The ActiMates Character, the Radio Cartridge, and the TV Pack Transmitter have been lested, and they comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance provide reasonable protection against harmful RF interference in a residential instal-

lation. There is, however, no guarantee that RF interference will not occur in a Particu-

lar installation, To determine if the ActiMates Character {with the Radio Cartridge installed) or the Transmitter is causing interference to other radio-operated devices far example, f the ActiMates Character or the Transmitter causes interference to other radio-

operated devices in your home, try the following measures to correct the situation:

Move the other radio-operated device to another part of the room, away from the ActiMates Character and the Transmitter, or move the ActiMates Character to a different part of the room.

* Move the Transmitter to a different tocation. For example, put the TV Pack Trans-

mitter on the floor or on a stereo cabinet. For maximum tange, the Transmitter should be at least one foot away from your television, VER, or any large metat object, Plug the TV Pack Transmitter into a different power outlet so that the Transmitter is on a different circuit than the radio-operated device with which it is interfering. tfnecessary, ask an experienced radio-TV technician for more suggestions. You may find heipful information in the booklet The Interference Handbook (1995), published by the FCC. The booklet is available from the Compliance and Information Bureau of the FCC {1-800-CALLFCC] and on their Web site at hiip://wwwec. gow/cib/. Note Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Microsoft could void the user's authority to operate this device. Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with ICES-003. Cel appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme 4 la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Your Microsoft ActiMates TV Pack inctudes:

Transmitter: Connects to your VCR, allowing Microsoft ActiMates characters to interact with ActiMates-compatibie videos and PBS television broadcasts by means of radio tink. Video cable: Connects the Transmitter to your VCRs Video Out jack. AC adapter: Connects the Transmitter to a power outlet. Videotape: Includes brief instructions for how to connect the Trans-

mitter to your VCR and how to insert the radio cartridge into your ActiMates character, Includes Teletubbies, Barney, and Arthur video clips for use with the corresponding ActiMates character. Radio cartridge: Allows the ActiMates character to communicate with the TV Pack Transmitter. Insert the cartridge inside the character. Note Depending on which ActiMates character you have, you may not need the radio cartridge. See pages 3 and 4 for more information. TV Fun with ActiMates Characters When you use your Microsoft ActiMates character with the TV Pack and ActiMates-compatible videos or TV broadcasts, the ActiMates character becomes your childs TV buddy. The character watches atong and encourages children to participate in what they see. The TV Pack works with the following ActiMates characters:

ActiMates Interactive Barney When used with the TV Pack, Interactive Barney works with ActiMates-compatible Barney videos and daily PBS broadcasts of the Barney & Friends TV show. ActiMates Interactive Arthur and D.W. When used with the TV Pack, Interactive Arthur and D.W. work with ActiMates-compatibte Arthur videos and daily PBS broadcasts of the Grthur TV show. If you have both Interactive Arthur and Interactive D.W,, both characters can interact with the show at the same time!

ActiMates interactive Teletubbies When used with the TV Pack, Inter-

active Teletubbies work with ActiMates-compatible Teletubbies videos and daily PBS broadcasts of the Teletubbies TV show. If you have more than one Interactive Teletubby, they can all interact with the show at the same time!

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(Other product and company names mentioned herein may be Ihe trademarks of thew respective owners. Document No. X03-30979 Get Started Using Your ActiMates Character with the TV Watching videos with your ActiMates interactive character is very different than playing with it as a stand-alone toy. When viewing a video with the character, the main focus of attention is what is hap-

pening on the tetevision screen. During TV viewing, the ActiMates character temporarily suspends most of its sensor functions. For example, if you squeeze the characters foot during the show, the character wilt redirect the childs attention back to the TV. To get started using your ActiMates character with the TV 1 Install the radio cartridge inside your ActiMates character, if required. See the instructions on pages 3 and 4. 2 Connect the TV Pack Transmitter to your VCR, according to the diagrams on pages 5 and 6. 3. Make sure your ActiMates character has fresh batteries installed. For instructions, see the Getting Started manual that came with the character. 4% Start the ActiMates-compatible video or television show. (See page 7 for instructions on how to use your ActiMates character with PBS television broadcasts.) 5 Make sure the ActiMates character is within 15 feet (4.6 meters) of the Transmitter. 6 Squeeze the character's hand to make sure it's turned on. The character will say a greeting to let you know its communicating with the TV. 7 Adjust your televisions volume if necessary, So your chitd can hear both the ActiMates character and the TV. 8 Sit back and enjoy the show with the ActiMates character!

installing the Radio Cartridge Instructions for installing the radio cartridge differ, depending on Hyou need which ActiMates character you have. If you have an ActiMates Inter- additional radio:

active Teletubby, see the instructions below. If you have ActiMates cartes for oer Interactive Barney, Arthur, or 0.W., turn the page for instructions. ise the Note The radio cartridge onty needs to be installed once. After you've installed the ActiMates Radio:

radio cartridge, you won't need to remove or replace the cartridge. Caftridge order form at the back of this For Interactive Teletubbies manual. Fotlow the steps below to insert a radio cartridge into your Interac-

tive Tetetubby. If you have more than one Interactive Tetetubby and want them all to work with the TV Pack, use the ActiMates Radio Cartridge order form at the back of this manual to order additionat cartridges. To insert the radio cartridge 1 Turn your Teletubby face down and open the Velcro-secured flap to reveal the yellow door to the radio-cartridge compartment, which is the smaiter of the two doors. 2 Use a smait Philtips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the door to the radio-cartridge compartment. 3 Open the compartment door, and slide the radio cartridge into the compartment as shown in the figure below. Make sure you push firmly, $0 that the cartridge is pushed in as far as it will go. 4 Close the radio-cartridge compartment door, and secure it by tightening the screw. radio-cartridge compartment battery compartment Note To follow along with this diagram, orient your Teletubby so that the door to the radio-cartridge compartment opens to your right. For interactive Barney, Arthur, and D.W. Follow the steps below to insert a radio cartridge into your interactive Barney, Arthur, or 0.W. character. Note Some previous versions of Interactive Barney, Arthur, and D.W. contain a built-in radio cartridge, and therefore do not require that you install a separate radio cartridge. Follow steps 1-3 below to determine if your Interactive Barney, Arthur, or D.W. character requires that you install a separate tadio cartridge. To insert the radio cartridge 1 Turn your ActiMates character upside down, and tift the Velcro-secured flap to reveal the door to the pattery compartment. 2 Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the door to the battery compartment. 3 Open the battery compartment door, and temporarily remove the batteries to reveal the yellow door to the radio-cartridge compartment. Note If you don't see a yellow door to the tadio-cartridge compartment, then your Interactive Barney, Arthur, or 0.W. character already contains a built-in radio cartridge, and you do not need to install a separate radio cartridge. In that case, skip to step 6 below. if you do see a yellow door, continue with steps 4-6 below. 4 Remove the screw that secures the door to the radio-

cartridge compartment, and open the compartment door. Stide the radio cartridge into the compartment as shown in the figure below. Make sure you push firmiy, so that the cartridge is pushed in as far as it will go. 5 Close the radio-cartridge compartment door, and secure it by tightening the screw. 6 Insert the batteries back into the battery compartment, making sure that you orient tnem properly. Close the battery compartment door, and secure it by tightening the screw. battery compartment battery

[ compartment door Radio-cartridge compartment is inside the battery compartment. L radio cartridge Note To follow along with this diagram, orient the ActiMates character so that the door to the battery compartment opens to your left. Connect the Transmitter The Transmitter is the device that sends radio signals from the The TV Pack requires ActiMates-compatibte videotape or TV broadcast to the ActiMates aVCR with a Video <-.:

character. Connect the Transmitter to your VCRs Video Out jack Out jack, If you have. according to one of the following setup options. The videotape in- a combination TV cluded with the TV Pack walks you step-by-step through this process. oaea youre Note When power is present, the green light on the front of the Transmitter is lit. This attach a separate light blinks when the Transmitter detects that an ActiMates-compatible videotape or TV VCR with a Video. broadcast is playing. Out jack befora you can use the TV Pack:

Placement and Range Transmitter. The Transmitter communicates with the ActiMates character by means of a radio link, As with most AM/FM radios, the Transmitter is influenced by its placement and proximity to metal. The Transmitter is designed to operate at a maximum of 15 feet (4.6 meters) from the ActiMates character, but this distance can vary depending on where the Transmitter is placed. For best results, do not place the Transmitter directly on top of the VCR or TV, or in close proximity to a large metat object. If the Trans-

mitter is ptaced in such a location, the operating distance to the ActiMates character may be greatly reduced. in addition, make sure the Transmitters cables are not coiled up. Extending the cables fuliy will maximize the Transmitters range. Option 1: If nothing is connected to your VCRs Video Out jack... 1 Turn off your TV and VCR. 2 Connect one end of the video cable provided with the ActiMates TV Pack to the VCRs Video Out jack. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the Transmitters Video In jack. 4 Leave the Transmitters Video Out jack unconnected. S Plug the AC adapters cable into the power connection on the Transmitter, and then plug the AC adapter into a walt outlet. Antenna/Cable 120V AC Back of TV Pack Transmitter L TV Pack video cable Option #2: [f your TV is connected to your VCRs Video Out jack...

+ Turn off your TV and VCR. 2 Unplug the cable from the VCRs Video Out jack and plug it into the Transmitters Video Out jack. Your TVs Video In jack will now be connected to the Transmitters Video Out jack according to the New Connection diagram below. 3 Connect the cable provided with the ActiMates TV Pack to the VCR's Video Out jack and to the Transmitters Video In jack. 4% Piug the AC adapters cable into the power connection on the Transmitter and then pug the AC adapter into a wait outtet. Existing Connection Back of TV icy ee oan OT Antenna/Cable Back of VCR Om Auda Video Tain D |

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(yd Video Stan TV Pack Transmitter 8 Be TV Pack video cable New video connection Use the Character with PBS Television Broadcasts Microsoft and PBS are working together, making daily PBS broadcasts of the Teletubbies, arthur, and Barney & Friends TV shows ActiMates-

compatible. With this revotutionary TV broadcast feature, your ActiMates character can provide different comments and interactions for each new TV episode!

First check the tist below to see if your local PBS station is certified as an ActiMates-compatible station. If so, then follow these steps to use your ActiMates character with the PBS television broadcast:

1 Follow the steps on page 2 for watching TV with your ActiMates character. You can verify that the Transmitter is connected prop-

erty to your VCR by checking to see if your ActiMates character works with the videotape included in this TV Pack. 2 Verify that your VCR is set up to record TV programs so that your VCR can act as a tuner during the PBS broadcast. There are a variety of ways to set up your VCR to record programs, and any of these ways wilt work as tong as you have properly connected the Transmitter. Note that you do not need to actuatty record the PBS show, just verify that your VCR is set up in such a way that it can record TV programs. 3 Turnon your VCR white watching the PBS show witn your ActiMates character. Make sure that your TV/VCR switch is set to VCR and that your VCR is tuned into your local PBS channel. ActiMates-Compatible PBS Stations At the time this manvat was created (October 1498}, the following PBS stations were certified as ActiMates-compatible. Alabama Birmingham: WBIQ Alaska Fairbanks: KUAC Anchorage: KAKM Arizona Phoenix: KAET Tucson: KUAT Arkansas Conway: AETN Little Rock: KETS California Eureka: KEET Fresno: KVPT Los Angeles: KCET Redding: KIXE Sacramento: KVIE San Diego: KPBS San Francisco: KQED San Jose: KTEH Colorado Denver: KRMA Connecticut Hartford: WEDH Florida Boynton Beach: WXEL Gainesville: WUFT Miami: WPBT, WLRN Orlando; WMFE Pensacola: WSRE Tallahassee: WFSU Tampa: WEDU, WUSF Georgia Athens/Attanta: WOTV Savannah: WVAN Wrens: WCES Hawaii Honolutu: KHET Itincis Carbondale: WSiU Charteston: WEIU Chicago: WTTW Moline: WOPT Peoria: WTVP, WMEC lowa Johnston: KDIN, KIN Indiana Bloomington: WTIU Etkhart: WNIT Evansville: WnIN Fort Wayne: WFWA Indianapotis: WFY!

Muncie: WIPB Kansas Bunker Hill: KOOD Topeka: KTWU Wichita: KPTS Kentucky Bowling Green: WKYU Lexington: WKPC Lousiana Baton Rouge: WLPB New Orleans: WYES, WLAE Shreveport: KLTS

(continued) Maine Bangor: WCBB Maryland 8altimore: WMPB Massachusettes Boston: WGBH Springfield: WGBY Michigan Detroit: WTVS East Lansing: WKAR Flint: WEUM Grand Rapids: WGVU Mt. Pleasant: WCMU Minnesota Appteton: KWCM Austin: KSMQ Bemidji: KAWE Dututh: WDSE Minneapotis/St. Paul:

KTCA Mississippi Jackson: WMPN Missouri Kansas City: KCPT Springfield: KOZK St. Louis: KETC Warrensburg: KMOS Montana Bozeman: KUSM Nevada Las Vegas: KLVX Reno: KNPB New Hamshire Durham: WENH New Jersey Trenton: WNIT New Mexico Albuquerque: KNME Las Cruces: KRWG Portales: KENW Tew york Buffato: WNED New York: WNET Ptainview: WLIW Plattsburgh: WCFE Rochester: WXXI Schenectady: WMHT Syracuse: WCnY Vestal: WSKG Watertown: WNPE North Carolina Chapel Hill: WUNC Charlotte: WTVI Wilmington: WUNL North Dakota Fargo: KFME Oklahoma Oklahoma City: KETA Tulsa: KOED Ohio Athens: WOUB Bowling Green: WBGU Cincinnati: WCET Cleveland: WVIZ columbus: WOSU Dayton: WPTD Kent: WNEO Oxford: WPTO Portsmouth: WPBO Totedo: WGTE Oregon Corvattis: KOAC Medford: KSYS Porttand: KOPB Pennsyivania Bethlehem: WLVT Erie: WOLN Harrisburg: WITF Philadelphia: WHYY Pittsburgh: WOED Pittston: WVIA University Park: WPSX Rhode [stand Providence: WSBE South Carofina Columbia: WRLK Spartanburg: WRET South Dakota Vermitlon: KESD Tennessee Chattanooga: WTC!

Knoxville: WKOP Martin: WLIT Memphis: WKNO Nashville: WOCN Texas. Amarillo: KACV Austin: KLRU College Station: KAMU Corpus Christi: KEDT Daltas: KERA El Paso: KCOS Houston: KUHT Lubbock: KTXT Odessa: KOCV San Antonio: KLRN Utah Provo: KBYU Salt Lake: KUED Vermont. Colchester: WETK Virginia Harrisonburg: WVPT Norfotk: WHRO Richmond: WCVE Roanoke: WBRA Washington Richland: KTNW Seattle: KCTS Spokane: KSPS Washington, D.C. Washington: WETA West Virgina Beckley: WSWP Huntington: WPBY Morgantown: WNPB Wisconsin Green Bay: WPNE Madison: WHA Milwaukee: WMVS Riverton: KCWC Troubleshooting Tips 1f the green tight on the Transmitter is not ut:

The Transmitter is not getting power Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into a wail outlet and connected securety to the Transmitter. Hf the video fs playing but the tight on the Transmitter is not blinking:

e Make sure the Transmitter is property connected to the TV and VCR, and make sure the video is playing at normal speed. Make sure the video is ActiMates-compatibte. Check the video's package for the Microsoft ActiMates-compatible symbol. Hf the video is playing but the light on the Transmitter is not blinking at a steady rate:

Adjust the tracking on your VCR. If the video is playing but the ActiMates character isnt interacting with the video:

Squeeze the ActiMates characters hand to make sure its turned on. if the character says an appropriate TV phrase such as Lets watch TV together, the character is property receiving the radio signal from the Transmitter. However, if the character offers to play a game or asks you to squeeze one of its sensors, there may be an interference problem with another radio operated-device, such as a cordiess phone or baby monitor Try moving the charac-

ter closer to the Transmitter or turning off the other device while watching TV with the character. Make sure the ActiMates character nas fresh batteries installed. If the characters movements slow down, its speech becomes sturred or stuttered, or it has trouble interacting with the video, the characters batteries need to be replaced. Make sure you've installed the radio cartridge, if required. (See pages 3 and 4.) If the video is playing but you cant see the picture on the TV:

e Make sure the TV and VCR are both turned on, the TV/VCR switch is set to VCR, and the TV is tuned to the correct channet for use with your VCR. Check that the Transmitter cabte connections are secure and connected according to the instructions on pages 5 and 6. Adjust the tracking on your VCR. if the video is playing but the picture is distorted:

Adjust the tracking on your VCR. e =f the picture quatity is poor or snowy but you can hear the audio Clearty, the heads on your VCR may be dirty. Try cleaning the VCRs heads. e if the previous suggestions dont work, then either the videotape or the heads on your VCR may be worn out. If the ActiMates character stops and starts in mid-sentence while the video is playing:

* Move the character closer to the Transmitter so its in the Transmitters range. The character shoutd be within 15 feet (4.6 meters) of the Transmitter. w This is a progre checklist of tps. Check the status of the Transmitters. green light before. suggestions. Adjust the tracking on your VCR. If the tracking controt is very sensitive, then the VCR probably needs to be serviced by a qualified technician. If the characters speech is broken up or missing words:

Move the character closer to the Transmitter or a few feet to the Tight or left. Ideally, the character shoutd be less than 15 feet

{4.6 meters) from the Transmitter, and the Transmitter should be at least 1 foot (0.3 meters} from the TV and VCR. Try moving the Transmitter to a different location. For best resuits, do not place the Transmitter directly on top of the TV or VCR, or in direct proximity to a large metat object. Make sure the Transmitters cables are futly extended. If you're using a 44 MHz Cordless phone while the tape is playing, there may be interference between the phone and the Transmit-

ter. Try changing the frequency (channet} of your cordless phone. You may need to hold the phone close to its base station to change the frequency. Turn off other radio-operated devices while playing with the ActiMates character. There may be interference between the Transmitter and another radio-operated electronic device. (For example, baby monitors, garage door openers, burgtar alarms, radio-controtled toys, etc.) Certain types of apptiances with elec-

tric motors may also cause interference. if the ActiMates character isnt interacting with the PBS TV program:

Make sure your locat PBS station is ActiMates-compatible. For a list of compatible stations, see pages 7 and 8. Note that interactive Barney works only with ActiMates-compat-

ibte broadcasts of the Barney & Friends TV show, interactive Arthur and 0.W. work onty with ActiMates-compatible broadcasts of the arthur TV show, and interactive Teletubbies work only with ActiMates-compatible broadcasts of the Teletubbies TV show. Verify that the character works with the videotape inciuded in the TV Pack. For example, see if ActiMates Barney interacts with the Barney video ctip on tne TV Packs introductory videotape. Turn on your VCR while watching the PBS show with your ActiMates character. Make sure your TV/VCR switch is set to VCR and make sure your VCR is tuned to tne local PBS channet. Adjust your TV tuner and/or antenna for the best picture. if your picture is snowy, ghosted, or smeared, the ActiMates character probably won't work with the program. Verify that your VCR is set up to record TV programs, so that your VCR can act as a tuner during the PBS broadcast. To test your VCR setup, try recording the PBS show to see if your ActiMates charac-

ter works with the recording. For best results, use the SP or 2-hour recording mode on your VCR. If you cannot record the show, your VCR setup may not be correct. Refer to your VCR manual for instructions on how to set up your VCR to record pro-

grams. tf you can record the show, does the ActiMates character work when playing the show back? If so, your setup is correct and the character should also work during an actual PBS broadcast just be sure to turn on your VCR while watching the PBS show with your ActiMates character. Microsoft Product Support Services if you have a technical question, you can get your question answered quickly through one of several options. Online support Use Support Online to find information you need online. Innovative wizards provide step-by-step guidance so you can diagnose and solve problems yourself. To begin your search, go to http://support.microsoft.com/support/. Telephone Support Standard No-Charge Supporttor hetp during regular business hours Receive assistance directty from a support engineer to solve your issue. Please call one of the following numbers. 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 PM. Pacific time, 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 RM. eastern time, Monday - Friday, excluding Monday - Friday, excluding hotidays hotidays For questions about the ActiMates character or the TV Pack Transmitter and Radio Cartridge, you are eligible for 40 days of Standard No-Charge Support which begins the first time you speak with an engineer. (For example, if the ActiMates character is not making any sound, or if you have the ActiMates TV Pack, but the ActiMates character is not respond-

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compter de cette date, dans des conditions normales d'utilisation et dentretien, (a) te Matriel Informatique sera, pour Vessentiel, exempt de dfaut de matriau et de vice de fabrication, et (b) tous les Services qassistance fournis par Microsoft seront, pour lessentiet, tels que dcrits dans la documentation crite appticable qui vous a t fournie par Microsoft, et que les spcialistes en assistance de Microsoft feront des efforts raisonnables, dun point de vue commercial, pour rsoudre tes problmes soumis, Vous bnficiez galement dune garantie et/ou condition tgale ov impticite, mais uniquement en ce qui concerne tes dfauts dcouverts pendant la dure de cette Garantie Limite, et uniquement si une garantie ou condition lgale ou impucite est cre par les tols de votre tat/juridiction et que les lois fdrates ou provinciates interdisent dy renoncer: En ce qui concerne les dfauts dcouverts aprs la priode de quatre-vingt-cix (40) jours, it rexiste aucune garantie ou condition de quelque nature que ce soit. Puisque certains tats ou juridictions ne permettent pas la limitation de ta dure dune garantie ou condition tgale ou impiicite, il est possiple que ta restriction ci-dessus ne vous concerne pas. LIMITATION DES RECOURS; ABSENCE DE DOMMAGES ACCESSOIRES OU AUTRES. Votre unique recours relativement a tout manquement a cette Garantie Limite est tet que prvu ci-aprs. A Vexception de tout remboursement que Microsoft pourrait choisir, 4 sa discrtion, de vous accorder, vous avez droit 4 aucun dommages, y compris, mals sans timitation, tes dommages accessoires. Cette Garantie Limite vous accorde des droits lgaux spcifiques. It est possible que vous en ayez dautres variant dun tat ou dune juridiction a lautre. EMREGISTREMENT. Cette Garantie Limite est en vigueur mme si vous ne renvoyez pas le carton denregistrement de garantie. BENEFICIAIRE. Dans ta mesure permise par la lgislation en vigueur, cette Garantie Limite ne sadresse qua vous, te premier utitisateur du Matriet Informatique, et aucune tierce partie ne peut bnficier de cette Garantie Limite. Cette Garantie Limite nest prvue pour, et ne sapptique a, personne dautre (sauf tet que requis par ta oi). VOTRE UNIQUE RECOURS. La seule responsabilit de Microsoft et de ses fournisseurs et votre unique recours retativement au Matriel informatique sont, au choix de Microsoft, soit (a) le remboursement du prix pay (s'il y a tieu) pour te Matriel Informatique, ou (b) la rparation ov le remplacement du Matriel informatique qui nest pas conforme a cette Garantie Limite et qui est retourn a Microsoft avec une copie de votre recu dachat. Vous pouvez exercer ce recours sans frais, sauf que vous demeurez responsable de toute dpense encourve a cet gard. Cette Garantie Limite est nuile sila dfectuosit du Matriel Informatique rsutte aun accident, aun abus d'utilisation ou aun usage non appropri. Tout Matriet Informatique de remplacement sera garanti pendant te reste de (a priode de garantie initiate ou pendant trente (30) jours, seton ta priode la plus longue. Pour exercer votre recours, veuiliez communiquer avec Microsoft au: aux Etats-

Unis, Microsoft Sales Information Center, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6349 et au Canada, MS Canada Co., 320 Matheson Bivd. West, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada LSR 3R1. EXCLUSION DE GARANTIES. La prsente Garantie Limite est la seute garantie expresse qui vous est accorde et remplace toute autre garantie expresse

(s'it y a lieu) cre par toute documentation ou tout matriet dembatiage. Aucune autre garantie ou condition n'est accorde relativement au Matriet Informatique par quelque personne que ce soit, y compris, mais sans limitation, Microsoft et ses fournisseurs. A exception de cette Garantie Limite, et dans toute la mesure permise par ia tgislation en vigueur, Microsoft et ses fournisseurs fournissent le matriet Informatique TEL QUEL et avec tous ses dfauts, et, par les prsentes, excivent toute autre garantie et condition, expresse ou impticite, tgale ov conventionnelle, crite ov verbate, y compris, mais sans limitation {sll y a fieu), toute garantie et condition implicite ou lgale de qualit marchande, de conformit aux besoins, deffort professionnel et dabsence de ngligence, relativement au Matriel Informatique. De plus, it nexiste aucune garantie ou condition de titre, dautorit et dabsence de contrefacon relativement au Matriet Informatique. EXCLUSION DE DOMMAGES ACCESSOIRES, INDIRECTS ET AUTRES. Dans toute la mesure permise par ta lgistation en vigueur, Microsoft et ses fournisseurs Ne sont en aucun cas responsables des dommages spciaux, indirects, accessoires, moraux ou exemplaires queis quiis soient (y compris, mais sans timitation, la perte de profits, interruption des affaires, les dommages corporeis, les domnages rsuitant du dfaut de remplir toute obligation, y LOI APPLICABLE. Si vous avez acquis le Matriet Informatique aux Etats-Unis aAmrique, tes tois de VEtat de Washington, ftats-unis, sappliquent a cette Convention. Si vous avez acquis te Matriel Informatique a Vextrieur des Etats-Unis cAmrique, alors tes lois locales peuvent sappliquer Si Vous avez acquis ce produit au Canada, sauf si les {ois locates interdisent expressment les conditions de cette Garantie Limite, tes fois en vigueur dans (a province dOntario, Canada, rgissent cette convention et chacune des parties 4a prsente reconnait irrvocablement ta comptence des tribunaux de ia province dontario et consent 2 institver tout titige qui pourrait dcouter de ta prsente devant les tribunaux situs dans le district judiciaire de york, province dontario. QUESTIONS. Si vous avez des questions, ou si vous dsirez communiquer avec Microsoft pour quelque raison que ce soit, veuillez contacter la succursale Microsoft desservant votre pays, ou crire a: Microsoft Sates information Center, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, Radio Interference Information WY United States Radio and TV interference Regulations Important: The Microsoft ActiMates interactive Character, the ActiMates Radio Cartridge, Before boarding any - and the ActiMates TV Pack Transmitter comply with Part 15 of the U.S. Fed-

aircraft, remove the erat Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and (2) these devices must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. When used together, the ActiMates Character, the Radio Cartridge, and the Transmitter emit radio frequency (RF) energy, If not instatted and used in strict accordance with the instructions given in the printed documentation, the ActiMates Character, the Radio Cartridge, and the Transmitter may cause harmful interference with other radio-operated devices reception. Any cable that is connected to the Transmitter must be a shielded cable that is property grounded. (The cable supplied with the Transmitter is property grounded.) The ActiMates Character, the Radio Cartridge, and the TV Pack Transmitter have been tested, and they comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of the U.S. FCC rutes. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfut RF interference in a residential instattation. There is, however, no guarantee that RF interference witt not occur in a particutar installation. To determine if the ActiMates Character (with the Radio Cartridge installed) or the Transmitter is causing interference to other radio-operated devices

(for example, baby monitors, cordtess phones, radio-controlled toys, etc.), disconnect the Transmitter power cord. If the interference stops, it was

; probably caused by the Transmitter if the ActiMates Character or the Transmitter causes interference to other radio-operated devices in your home, try the fottowing measures to correct the situation:

Move the other radio-operated device to another part of the room, away from the ActiMates Character and the Transmitter, or move the ActiMates Character to a different part of the room. Move the Transmitter to a different location. For example, put the TV Pack Transmitter on the floor or on a stereo cabinet. For maximum range, the Transmitter should be at least one foot (0.3 meters) away from your television, VCR, or any targe metat object. Plug the TV Pack Transmitter into a different power outlet so that the Transmitter is on a different circuit than the radio-operated device with which it is interfering.

* lf necessary, ask an experienced radio-TV technician for more sugges-

tions. You may find helpfut information in the booklet The Interference Handbook (1995), published by the FCC. The booklet is available from the Compliance and Information Bureau of the FCC (1-800-CALLFCC) and on their Web site at nttp://www.fcc.gov/cib/. Note Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Microsoft could void the user's authority to operate this device. Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations This Ctass B digital apparatus complies with ICES-003, Cet appareit numrique de ta classe B est conforme ala norme NMB-003 du Canada. a af ae