F.
Sensor
D. (Bottom View)
E.
Function Selector
(Try Me/Off/Play)
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purchaser that this toy product will be free from defects
in material or workmanship under normal use for a
period of ninety (90) days from the date of the original
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A. Loosen screw under base to detach
the Neopet.
(bottom view)
C. Press the TALK
button or speak to
the microphone and
your Neopet will
respond!
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s
ounds!
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Ta
lk and Mo
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!
B. For full function regular
use, set function selector
to OFF for five seconds,
then switch to PLAY
position.
Playing With Two Or More Voice Activated Neopets:
(Each sold separately)
It’s fun! First, make sure all the Neopets are ready to play
by setting their function selectors to PLAY and pressing their TALK buttons once to activate them. Then, group them close together (diagram E). When
they’ve stopped talking or moving, wait another second and press any Neopet’s TALK button. They will start talking and responding to each other’s
voices! You can join in too by speaking to the group when the others have stopped talking or moving. Note: The Neopets will continue responding
to each other until they’re tired and go into sleep mode. You may end it before then by switching their function selectors to OFF to save battery life.
Battery Instructions:
Ask an adult to help open the battery cover with a Phillips screwdriver (diagram F) and replace with two new
AAA alkaline batteries (not included) as shown. Do NOT use rechargeable batteries.
CAUTION: To Avoid Battery Leakage -
Be sure to insert batteries correctly and follow the toy and battery manufacturers’ instructions.
Never mix old batteries with new batteries, or mix Carbon-Zinc, alkaline or Nickel-Cadmium batteries. Always remove exhausted or dead
batteries from the product. Dispose of batteries safely. Batteries inside this product may explode or leak when in contact with fire.
Helpful Hints:
1. Set function selector to the PLAY position for full function regular play after purchase (diagram B).
2. For best results, place your Neopet in front of and close to you and speak to the hidden microphone (diagram C).
3. Always wait until your Neopet has finished its responses (sounds/lights/actions) before speaking to it again.
4. When the voice/sound starts to distort or slow down, or when the lights start to dim, replace all batteries with new AAA batteries.
5. Remove batteries and set the function selector to OFF position before storing your Neopet away for a long period of time.
6. Do NOT throw your Neopet against or drop it on any hard surfaces.
7. Do NOT immerse it in water or play with it in a wet environment.
8. If you drop your Neopet and it does not respond, try replacing all batteries.
9. We recommend picking up your Neopet by its tail at the back.
Questions or Comments?
Call us anytime:
THINKWAY Consumer Services
1-800-535-5754
thinkwaytoys
.
com
The 3 Moods Of Your Neopet:
The very first time the function selector is set to PLAY, your Usul will start in the Normal mood. After playing for a while and depending on
your tone of voice, its mood may change. Understand your Neopet’s mood by observing the lights on its cheeks.
Voice Activated Usul
TM
Instruction Guide
Congratulations! You are now a proud owner of an official Voice Activated NEOPETS
TM
Neopet!
Each Neopet has its own personality and behaves differently with sounds, motions and lights! It
knows when you talk to it and even when you pick it up. Playing with your special friend is easy;
follow the instructions below and enjoy!
Preparation (Adult Assistance Required):
Ask an adult to unpack your Usul as shown
(diagram A). Your Voice Activated Neopet comes with two AAA batteries for in-store demonstrations.
Battery life may be impaired. We recommend replacing the batteries before playing (see Battery
Instructions). For regular play, set function selector to OFF for five seconds, then switch to PLAY position
(diagram B). Note: The Try-Me function is intended for in-store demonstration only with limited functions.
Play Instructions:
With the function selector set to PLAY, press the TALK button once to activate your Neopet (diagram C). Afterwards, it’ll respond every time you: (1) speak
to it, (2) press its TALK button, (3) pick it up or place it down. If left idle for a while, the Usul will try to catch your attention by speaking or making some sounds and/or motions with
lights. If there’s no sound input or button activation, after a while it’ll yawn and go into ‘Sleep’ mode to save battery life. (You may also turn off the power by setting the function
selector to OFF.) To resume playing, press the TALK button (with the selector at PLAY).
1. Voice Activation:
Place the Neopet in front of you and speak to its hidden microphone (diagram C) at a close distance. It’ll respond to your voice with sounds, motions
and lights. Change your tone of voice and you’ll change the Neopet’s mood (see The 3 Moods Of Your Neopet). To continue, wait until your Usul has finished talking or moving
before speaking to it again, otherwise it may not respond to your voice. Note: After playing for a while, your Usul will take a rest and go into Sleep mode. Press the TALK button
to wake up your Neopet.
2. TALK Button:
Press the TALK button (diagram C) and your Usul will nod its head, talk as its cheeks light up and move its tail and feet. When using the TALK button, your
Neopet’s response will stay at its current mood. For example, it’ll respond happily if it’s in a happy mood. To switch to voice activation at any time, just
start talking to your Neopet after it has finished talking or moving (while still activated).
3. Picking Up/Placing Down Your Neopet:
With the help of a sensor on the bottom (diagram D), your Usul knows when you pick it up or place it
down. Every time you pick it up, it makes a happy sound as its happiness level rises! Place it down and it’ll give you another response.
Note: If you pick up the Neopet and place it down (or vice versa) too quickly, it’ll ignore the lifting or landing action.
Normal
Speak to your Usul in a normal tone (not harsh or loud), and its cheeks will light up and flash while it talks. It will nod its head as well
as moving its tail and feet. Tip: Try not to talk for too long as your Neopet may get tired and its mood may change.
Happy
Speak softly to your Usul and it’ll giggle and laugh. It may even hum a tune! When it’s happy, the lights on its cheeks blink alternately.
Continue to use a soft tone a few times and your Usul will stay in the happy mood. Tip: The more you use a soft tone or pick up your Usul to
play, the happier your Neopet will be.
Not-So-Happy
Raise your voice and you’ll upset your Neopet. It responds unhappily and its cheeks glow as it complains. If you speak loudly
three consecutive times, your Usul will remain in this mood until you pick it up or talk to it in a normal/soft tone. Tip: You may need to speak
softly to your friend a few times before it returns to a happy mood again.
®
Hint:
Set function selector
to OFF to reset your
Neopet’s mood back
to Normal.
OFF
PLAY
TRY ME
OFF
PLAY
TRY ME
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ZE AAA (R03)
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Microphone
TALK button
Usul 8/21/2003 - Front
Usul 8/21/2003 - Back
