IM-MIN-USA (Nintendo) & Pokémon USA, Inc. Pokémon mini. INSTRUCTION BOOKLETThis official seal is your assurance that Nintendo has reviewed this product and that it has met our standards for excellence in workmanship, reliability and entertainment value. Always !ook for this seal when buying games and accessories to ‘ensure complete compatibility with ‘your Nintendo product. 3 ot PotemenThank you for purchasing Pokémon mini. Please carefully read this instruction booklet before using this game unit or Game Paks. This booklet contains important safety information. Save this instruction booklet for future reference, etek @ Ultra-compact portable game unit. Uses special Pokémon mini Game Paks. Communicates with other Pokémon mini units from 2 to 440 inches away using an Infrared (IR) Communication Port. @ Play for approximately 60 continuous hours on just one AAA-sized alkaline battery. ‘@ Built-in rumble feature adds to the realism of game play. ‘@ Built-in shock sensor adds a new dimension to game control. Ciro ¥. Precaution information “=== P 4 ‘F Included items P10 ¥ Product description P10 @ Battery installation P12 Basic operation PIS Functions Piz -ssssmmmnnmes PIB - —= P19 P20 es PD Pat W installing a Wrist Strap P22 % Cleaning Game Paks === P23 © Troubleshooting =m P24 W Specifications es POT #® Warranty and service informatoion === P30¥ bidder Aa Rb ich oll IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ~ READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES SEIZURE WARNING ‘Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before. ‘Anyone who has had aselzure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when thelr children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctorf you or your child have any of tho following symatom Loss of awareness Disorientation Convulsions _Eye or muscle twitching ‘Altered vision involuntary movements To,ecuce the tkanod oa saizuro when paying velo games: REPETITIVE STRAIN WARNING Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt after a few hours, Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as, ‘Tendonitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or skin ination: ‘Take a 10 to 18 minuto break every hour, even if you don't think you need it Tt your hands, wrists or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again. you continue to have sore hands, wrists or arms during or aftr play, stop playing and see a doctor. Recommended for ages 6 and over.BATTERY LEAKAGE Leakage of battery acid can cause personal injury as well as damage to your Pokémon mini. battery leakage occurs, thoroughly wash the lffected skin and clothes. Keep battery acid away from your eyes and ‘mouth. Leaking batteries may make popping sounds. To avoid battery leakage: Do not use rechargeable batteries such as nickel cadmium (nicad), or Nickel metal hyeride (nim). Do not leave a used battery inthe Pokémon mini. When the battory is running low, a Replace Battery indicator will appear onthe screen when ‘4 Game Pak is inserted and the power tumed on. When you see this Indicator, replace the used battery wth a new battery as soon as. possible Do not leave the battery in the Pokémon mini for long periods of non-use, Do not leave the power switch ON after the battery has loet ts charge. nen you fish using he Pokémon min aways tum he power sich Do not recharge te bation. Do not put tho battery in backwards. Make sure that the positive (+) and satin on acca dtr nat th pga ot HARDWARE PRECAUTIONS / MAINTENANCE 1, Do not alsassemble or ty to repair the Pokémon mini or components. Doing so voids your warranty. 2. Always tur the power switch of the Pokémon mini OFF before loading or removing a Game Pak. Insort the Game Pak completely without forcing either the Game Pak or the Pokémon mini. 3, Do not store the Pokémon mini in a humid place, onthe floor or in any location where it may collect dit, dust, lint, et. 44. Do not drop, hit or otherwise abuse the Pokémon mini or Game Paks. 5. Do not expose the Pokémon mini or Game Paks to extreme heat or Cold, The quid crystal display (LCD) may become slower or may not work when the temperature is low. The LCD will deteriorate at high temperature, Take care not to expose the Pokémon min to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. 6, The LCD may be damaged by sharp objects or pressure. Take great care to protec the display trom scratches or stains. 7. Do not spl iquids on the Pokémon mini or Game Paks. To clean, use ‘soft slightly damp cloth. Allow the component to dry completely before using again. (Use water only.) 8. Do not rapidly turn the power switch ON and OFF, as this may shorten the Ife of the battery and cause the Pokémon mini to lose your stored {game information 9. Forthe bat game imag, look det a the Pokdmon min pay {rom the rot and operat ight conditions.GAME PAK PRECAUTIONS / MAINTENANCE 1. Avoid touching the connectors with your fingers. Do not blow on ‘mem oF allow them to get wet or drt. Doing so may damage the Game Pak andor the Pokémon mini. 2. The Game Pakis a precision piece of electronics. Do not store tin places that are very hot or cold. Do net hit, drop ar otherwise abuse Do not take it apart. 3. Do not clean with benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or any other solvent. 4. Always check the Game Pak edge connector for foreign material before inserting it into Pokémon mini PATENT INFORMATION United States Patent Numbers: 4,687,200; 4,932,904; 5,194,991 ; 45,184,890; 8,207,426. Jian Patont Numbers: 1,228,605 ; er patents pening. 007,494 ; 2,088,167. FCC INFORMATION ‘Compliance with FCC regulation: Under FCC rules, changes of modifications to this product not expressly ‘approved by the manutacturer could void the user's authority to operate {his product. This product has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for @ Clase & digital device, pursuant to part 15 ofthe FOC Rules. “These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instalation. This product generates, Uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if no installed and Used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that Imerference will not ocou in a particular instalation. It this product does ‘cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be ‘determined by turing the product off and on, the user is encouraged to {ny to correct the intererence by one or more ofthe following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. “Move the Pokémon min! away from the receiver. Consult Nintendo for help or suggestions. “The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal ‘Communications Commission helpful: How to Identity and Resolve Radio-TV Interterence Problems. This booklet is available trom the U.S. ‘Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No, 004- (000.00345-4.v ued @infrared Communication Port: ‘with compatible game sofware, Pokémon ‘This sot includes one of each of the following items. ‘i game unts ean communicate with Sere Please check that al of thom are present. et han, Seat ek heres eotis Sees rade @Game Pak slot: Seen yearn) areas eran) ieee Deen @LCD screen ‘Power Button: reas this button ta turn the unto, (orto tum on and begin gameplay. '@Strap hook (Wrist strap sod separately) @Shock sensor (intemal) _ @Rumble motor (internal) ‘This sonses when the game units This vibrates the unto enhance moved orrecewves might impact. gamo play.Battery installation Installing the battery Fa I Su ki uaa a con eneeneriatrased rein coaveeteiegapiceeicccian ve PA ccorciet matte ete ane BO chosen rates ot Rock rar nauaseas =e ey acer Battory ines fose Musto =o enreneaas he ete etic battery dies before you have saved your data, the data could be lost. Also, if the | ‘After replacing the battery, replace Battery comes on during game play, the battery cover back ino place as change the battery as soon as possible. illustrated here, a Again use acon or fathead screwdriver fo screw nthe screw in the drecton indicated bythe arow (clockwise). aie c“The Pokémon mini is off when the LCD screen is blank but the internal clock is running. “This unit is equipped with an intemal clock so there is some drain on the battery even when the unit is turned off. {The battery ite would be approximately one year if Pokemon Te iy fron ce a Sara ce ena /a.Game Pak that Coanaceust ioc eea eeaees eee Make sure that a AAA battery s propery installed. Insert a Game Pak into the Game Pak Bf sioton the back of ho unt ag strated here. Insert until you hear a click. ‘Tum the power ON by pressing the Power Button. * Ifthe battery is lew on power, the Replace Battery indicator willbe displayed, If this Indicators replace the battery as ‘soon as “He Game Paki not fly inserted, te Inset ‘Game Pak indicator will be fustratod hore ts rinert the Game Pak, (e)\-‘Stopping game play and turning the unit off En Press the Power Button to turn the power OFF. The LCD screen will go blank. Replacing the Game Pak iii Press the Power Button to turn Push the Game Pak lock lever to the power OFF. The LCD screen the right and slide the Game Pak will o blank. ut of the Pokémon mini as, ilustrated. ¥ Functions Peek ad Mute mode [i272 aR SS nea” ‘To play in the mute mode (withthe sound off, “0 first make sure that the unit is turned OFF, ‘Then press the Power Button while holding down the C Button. To turn the sound back on (exit mute mode), turn the unit OFF, and then press the Power Button again without pressing tho C Button. Affer you have turned mute mode off, be sure to adjust the volume {to a sultabe level before playing. Adjusting the volume j=iiiiiiiiiii =u “The Pokémon mini does nat have a physical volume control dal Please see the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for more information on the volume adjustment procedure.CE | Coad Pokémon mini is equipped with a clock function that ‘Two Pokémon mini units can communicate using is able to coordinate the progress of game play with Game Paks that support the infrared communication _ gsm feature. See the instruction booklet for the game you Za are playing for specific information about any IR ‘communication features included with that game. Communication is supported at a distance of up to by using Game Paks that support the clock function. ‘See the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for specific information about any clock functions included with that game. the actual current time. In order to use the clock function, you must set the time on the internal clock about 3 feet, but be sure to pay attention tothe following points. ON CRUE ilustrated here. @ Do not put the units right up against each rs Oe ge eons blocking the infrared port. ee ea ad pee era peer ted Pee eee cod Oe / # “enewaees EeBackup Memory /* Do not apply excessive force to this unit, such as striking a Game data can be saved on Pokémon min’ on-board ‘backup memory. This memory is divided into six fies. ‘The numberof fies used difers from game to game. ‘may not work property in moving vehicles. For details, see the instruction booklet for the game you are playing. Ms ‘Game information that has been saved onto backup memory is preserved even i the battery is replaced. Data saved in the backup memory is not lost, even ifthe battery is replaced or the Reset Button is pushed. Rumble Feature Pokémon mini is equipped with a rumble motor in 5 H ‘order to add realism to game play. Adjusting the Rumble function iii ‘To adjust the intensity of rumble, see the instruction booklet for the ‘game you are playing for specific information about any rumble Teatures included with that game. Pokémon mini is equipped with a shock sensor, which senses light movements or impacts inthe direction that is shown in the picture. Hold the unit tight when shaking it. For details, see the instruction, ‘booklet for the game you are playing forHrinstar eRe) bee stl sap ol sopra) on hsp ok otc on he essa cones al oath ig mii nat ask a chown etre Biv ecres colserdcacenbslat Toda the cane Pula algipe tS ines ond 1 ( pe ccraan thas ee ee t 7 ‘several times up and down. Ag ~*~ By reste orn cocr peste ener coats i ( the cotton swab. ssa) et meen fa ar When a strap is afixed to Pokémon mini, do not place the strap petri et noesRi cure) Problem Eatin + Make sure the Power Button is ON. ‘+ Press the Reset Button, then try the Power Button again. ‘+ Make sure the battery is installed correctly and that I's not out of power. + Mako sure the Game Pak is not damaged. Rlomove the Gama Pak and press the Power ‘Button. tf the Insert Game Pak icon appears, the Game Pak may be damaged or defective. ‘Tum the power OFF and then ON again, making sure the C Button is not pressed when ‘the power is turned ON. + Check the instruction booklet forthe game Yyou are playing and see the volume can be Adjusted. + Try removing and inserting the Game Pak, mmaing suet insr fy note Poktinon 4 «Try resetting the Pokémon mini withthe Reset Button ‘+ Try cleaning the Game Pak connector. Sard aes 7 Be auc you ar plying a game tat nds fh tate, Sec a stacton Dok fr the gute you are plying or train on inet’ ania ore + Shck at he dance and agent are sort ond ta aes natang between he ‘wopatoren mi ns Mako sre ea nt a ght ht or sn thing rect on he Communeston Por + ike Sure te Communion Forte not Gir lean wth son lt necessary. “+ Be sure you are playing a game that includes Check: this feature. Check the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for information and Instructions on using this featur. + Review the eection onthe Shack Sensor and make sure you are moving the Pokémon mini in the corect rection,Problem ‘The Internal Clock Function doesn't work. Eto + Be sure you are playing a game that includes this feature. Check the instruction booklet forthe ‘game you are playing for information and Instructions on using this feature. + Iyou have replaced the battery, the clock must bereset ‘+ Be sure you are playing a game that includes ‘this feature, Check the insinction booklet forthe ‘game you are playing for information and Instructions on using this feature. + Make sure this feature has not been tured off * Ifthe batter is geting low, the Rumble Feature ‘may not not work property. Try replacing the Dattory with afresh battery. It your Pokémon mini stil does not operate correctly ater trying the Ine AAA alkaline battery (LRO3) With LCD screen on: Approx. 30mW In standby mode: Approx. 0.1mW :10-40°C 2: 74:mm (H) x 58 mm (W) x 23 mm (D) £70 g (with battery and Game Pak ) : Approx. two months (witha AAA akan battery and one hour er day {LD sereen use) Approx. 60 hours (witha AAA aan batter) * These are rough estimates. Actual battery Me varie depending on factors sven as the ‘ype of batary used, the Game Pak used above remedies, please visit the customer service area of our web site ‘at www-pokeman.com or call 1-800-258-3700, and the environmental tempor. * Please understand that changes to some specifications can be ‘made without notice. BaNe Sea Ea Max exes celica Me 1 eomment abut the aproprateness fh Emre ona itr aroma enone amt rea 1 FE umcroone soursouy Pesearter Comers nmi ae Seidaaerin | Mi ome Volo Conaisenes cenetg Canoannmatdpatand cxaersinusale ‘rerun ace ever stators Wis Vises (tas ears doping curr nurs or arouse ve stone in stop ce. Came Coens sees epic acts treed i sapsil or poss vl hune. este Vole Canin dein of pgrsiv cnet tng ances races Feat Vice Cans also photpaphic tia epione i agyenve conic. 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