User Manual
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Get Started with Sifteo Cubes
Install AAA Batteries
Slide the cover off each of your cubes
Insert 1 AAA battery into each cube. The cube will turn on and show the Sifteo home screen
Match the lines on the cover and the inside of each cube, and slide to close
Lift the cover off the base
Insert 2 AAA batteries and close
Sifteo recommends using rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. You can also use alkaline
or lithium (non-rechargeable) batteries. Please do not use lithium ion, nickel cadmium, or carbon zinc
batteries: these can make your cubes unhappy!
Power On & Off
Turn the system on:
Push the button on top of the base to turn the system on. If your cubes have been asleep, this will
wake them up
Turn the system off:
Push and hold the button on top of the base. Your cubes and base will turn off
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Start Playing!
Pick up the cube that has a menu on it
Tilt the cube right and left to make the menu scroll
To see information about a game, neighbor another cube below that game's cover
When you see a game you want to play, press the screen to start the game
Cube Moves
tilt
flip
shake
neighbor
press
Pause and Quit Games
Press and release the button on top of the base at any time to pause the game
This will bring up a menu on your cubes with options to:
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Resume your game where you left off
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Restart the game from the beginning
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Quit the game and return to the game selection menu
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Check the battery levels on your cubes and base
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To choose the option you want, press the screen
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Add New Cubes
You can expand your Sifteo Game System up to 12 cubes! Buy more cubes at https://sifteo.com/shop.
To introduce a new cube to your system:
Slide the cover off your new cube and insert a AAA battery
Turn the system on by pressing the button on the base
Hold the new cube to either short end of the base until the background on screen turns blue
Get More Games
Find and buy new games using Sifteo's desktop software:
Download desktop software here
Open software to browse and buy new games
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Add new games to your cubes:
Plug the base into your computer using your USB cable
Open the Sifteo desktop software. Your new games will sync to your cubes automatically
Care Instructions
Be gentle with your Sifteo Cubes and base. We designed them cubes to withstand some physical abuse,
but they are sophisticated electronic devices. Very rough handling (throwing, dousing in water, and other
forms of cube torture) will probably break a cube permanently.
To clean your Sifteo Cubes and base, squeeze as much liquid out of a slightly damp cloth as you can, and
wipe down all sides, avoiding the top edges of the cubes and without applying too much pressure to the
screens. Let cubes dry, then wipe them again with a dry cloth.
Get More Info
For more information about Sifteo Cubes and to contact our support team, please visit our support portal.
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Health and Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION- READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR
CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES. IF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE USED BY YOUNG CHILDREN, THIS
MANUAL SHOULD BE READ AND EXPLAINED TO THEM BY AN ADULT. FAILING TO DO SO MAY
CAUSE INJURY.
WARNING: Choking Hazard
This product is not intended for users under the age of 3
The USB wireless link poses as a choking hazard for users under the age of 3
WARNING: Seizures
Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns,
such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before.
Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition
should consult a doctor before playing a video game.
Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or
your child have any of the following symptoms:
o Convulsions
o Altered vision
o Eye or muscle twitching
o Involuntary movements
o Loss of awareness
o Disorientation
To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:
o Do not play if you are tired or need sleep
o Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour
WARNING: Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain
Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these
instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:
Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play.
Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you dont think you need it.
If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several
hours before playing again.
If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play, stop playing and see a
doctor.
WARNING: Radio Frequency Interference
Sifteo Cubes can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac
pacemakers.
Do not operate Sifteo Cubes within 9 inches of a pacemaker.
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If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use Sifteo Cubes without first
consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.
Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding use of wireless devices in locations such as
hospitals, airports, and on board aircrafts. Operation in those locations may interfere with or cause
malfunctions of equipment, with resulting injuries to persons or damage to property.
WARNING: Battery Leakage
Sifteo Cubes and bases use AAA batteries. Sifteo recommends using rechargeable nickel metal hydride
(NiMH) batteries or high quality alkaline batteries. If you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH)
batteries, be sure to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for safety and proper usage.
Leakage of battery fluid can cause personal injury as well as damage to your Sifteo products. If battery
leakage occurs, thoroughly wash the affected skin and clothes. Keep battery fluid away from your eyes
and mouth. Leaking batteries may make popping sounds.
To avoid battery leakage:
Do not mix used and new batteries (replace all batteries at the same time).
Do not mix different brands of batteries.
Do not use Lithium ion, nickel cadmium (NiCad), or carbon zinc batteries.
Do not leave batteries in your Sifteo products for long periods of non-use.
Do not recharge alkaline or non-rechargeable batteries.
Do not put the batteries in backwards. Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends are facing
in the correct directions. Insert the negative end first. When removing batteries, remove the positive
end first.
Do not use damaged, deformed or leaking batteries.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
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Regulatory Info!
FCC Statement
15.21
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
15.105(b)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
IC Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil s’accorde avec Industrie Canada licence-exempte RSS standard. (1) cet appareil ne peut
pas causer l’intervention, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter de l’intervention, y compris l’intervention qui
peut causer l’opération non désirée de.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.