WowWee Group 0240B 49.82-49.90 MHz Wireless R/C Toy - RX User Manual Real Driver IS indd

WowWee Group Limited 49.82-49.90 MHz Wireless R/C Toy - RX Real Driver IS indd

users manual

Manufactured and distributed by©2005 WowWee Ltd.All Right Reserved.WowWee (Asia Office)Unit 301A-C, 92 Granville Rd.,T.S.T. East, Hong KongWowWee (North American Office)4480 Cote de Liesse, Suite 320,T.M.R. Quebec, H4N 2R1, CanadaConsumer Hotline: 1-800-310-3033www.wowwee.comWe recommend that you retain ouraddress for future reference.Product and colors may vary.PRINTED IN CHINA.90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTYWowwee Ltd. warrants to the original consumer purchasers that the Real Driver™ will be free from defects in material and/or workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This Warranty is in lieu of all other express or implied warranties which might arise with respect to this Product, including thewarranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. IN ADDITION, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED BOTH FORPROPERTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FOR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental and consequential damages.Should you experience any difficulty with your Product, please return it to the place ofpurchase, along with an original proof of purchase, and either the original box or the UPC Code label from the box. You will receive a replacement for the Product, or be issued a refund for the purchase price of the Product in the event a replacement is not available at the place of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse. Valid only in U.S.A.DN0240US01Item No.0240Ages 8+USER’S MANUALDRIVING & SAFETY TIPS:• When you have finished playing, make sure that you turn the On/Off switch on the controller and the Real Driver to “Off”.• Remember that when the vehicle is coming towards you, it will steer in the oppositedirection to the way you turn the wheel. Try to imagine that you are in the driver’s seat to work out the direction it will turn in.• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from the tires and wheels while the vehicle is in motion.• Never drive your Real Driver on the streets.• Do not pick up the vehicle while it is in motion.• Do not drive the vehicle through water.• For best results, hold the antenna up, not pointing down towards the vehicle.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.NOTE: 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 equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance 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 the receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the userʼs authority to operate the equipment.Please keep these instructions as they contain important information.
9.6V Ni-MHrechargeable batteryBLACK LINERED LINEWHITE LINECharger BatteryBLACK LINE++Driving the Real Driver™• Turn on the Real Driver™ and the controller using the On/Off switches.• The power indicator light on the controller will glow as long as the battery has power.ForwardPush and hold Accelerate to make the Real Driver™ move forward. The car will reach the maximum speed possible in first gear.AcceleratingContinue to hold Accelerate until the second gear light starts to flash and you hear the tone. Press the Gear Up button to change to second gear. The car can now reach the maximum speed possible in second gear. The gear light will stay lit up without flashing.Continue to hold Accelerate until the third gear light starts to flash and you hear the tone. Press the Gear Up button to change to third gear. The car will reach top speed. All three indicator lights will stay lit up.Decelerating There are three ways to slow down the Real Driver™.1. If you release theAccelerate button the car will gradually slow down and stop. The gears willautomatically drop down, one at a time when you release the button.2. Press the Gear Down button to change to a lower gear. The gear indicator lights will turn off one at a time. This willreduce the speed of the car.3. You can also press the brake button to stop the motions.Reverse• Push the Reverse Gear button toput the Real Driver™ into reversegear. The reverse gearindicatorlight will light up.• Press and hold Accelerate to makethe Real Driver™ move backward.• To change back to forward gear, press the Reverse Gear button again. The Reverse Gear indicator light will turn off.Right TurnWhile the car is moving forward or backward, twist the moving section of the controller clockwise to make the Real Driver™ turn to the right.Left TurnWhile the car is moving forward or backward, twist the moving section of the controller counterclockwise to make the Real Driver™ turn to the left.Steering Correction • If you find that the Real Driver™ steers to the left or right while driving forward or backward, use the Steering Alignment Knob to correct the steering.• If the Real Driver™ steers to the left, turn the Steering Alignment Knob in a counter-clockwise direction.• If the Real Driver™ steers to the right, turn the Steering Alignment Knob in a clockwise direction.Remember that when you adjust the Steering Alignment Knob you are looking at the car fromunderneath so turning the knob left will make the Real Driver™ turn to the right and vice versa.Driving & Safety Tips:The Real Driver™ is ahigh-performance RCvehicle. Care must be taken while driving it near other people or animals. Always drive the Real Driver™ where there is plenty of space to maneuver.The bumpers willabsorb a lot of impact but please avoid any direct collisions with heavy objects.Bottom ofthe ControllerBottom ofthe ControllerBottom ofthe ControllerBottom ofthe ControllerBottom ofthe ControllerBottom ofthe ControllerBottom ofthe Controller1.2.3.Bottom ofthe ControllerTop ofthe ControllerTop ofthe ControllerTop ofthe ControllerTop ofthe ControllerTop ofthe ControllerTop ofthe ControllerSteeringAlignmentKnobBottom ofthe Real Driver™"9.6V" rechargeable battery packTo replace battery pack, unscrew the screw on battery case (as shown in illustration) and replace battery.To replace battery pack, unscrew the screw on battery case (as shown in illustration) and replace battery."9V" 6LR61Item No.0240Ages 8+ • Real Driver 1 x 9.6V 1000mAH Ni-MH rechargeable battery (included)• Controller 1 x 9V (not included)ContentsBattery ChargingBefore use the battery pack must be fully charged:1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.2. Attach the charger to the battery pack as shown in the diagram. Make sure that theconnectors are attached the right way up, they should slide into place smoothly and theretention clip should engage.3. When the battery pack is first charged it will take around 12 hours. Charging times afterthe first charge will take around 3 hours.4. Disconnect the battery pack from the charger by pressing down on the retention clip andpulling the connectors apart. The battery pack is now ready to be installed in the Real Driver.5. The transformers/battery charger used with toys are to be regularly examined for damage tothe cord, plug, enclosure and other parts, and that, in the event of such damage has been repaired.6. The toy must only be used with the recommended transformer (shows the rating)7. The transformer is not a toyBattery InstallationBumperBumperDriveWheelsLeftTurnRightTurnBottom of the ControllerBottom of the Real Driver™Real Driver™ ControllerSteering WheelsOn/ OffSwitchSteeringAlignmentKnobBatteryCompartmentAccelerate BrakeOn/ OffSwitchBatteryCompartmentPaddle ShiftGear UPPaddle ShiftGear DownReverseGearGearIndicatorLightsReverse GearIndicator LightATTENTION: IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. We recommend the use of rechargeable batteries.• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before recharging them.• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.• Please respect the correct polarity, (+) and (-).• Do not dismantle batteries of any type.• Do not try to charge non-rechargeable batteries.• Do not throw batteries into the fire.• Replace all batteries of the same type/brand at the same time.• Do not short-circuit the battery contacts.• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.• Batteries should be replaced by adults because of small parts.• Remove batteries if the toy is not going to be played with for some time.• RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES: Do not mix these with any other types of battery. Always remove from the product before recharging. Recharge batteries under adult supervision. DO NOT RECHARGE OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES.Bottom of the Real Driver™Controller• Insert 1 x 9V battery (not included) into the controller as shown in the diagram.• Replace the battery compartment cover and the screw.Bottom of the ControllerCharger• Drift through corners whilst maintaining high speed bymaking the car power slide. This requires a level of skill and the correct surface.• Turning when braking will power slide the car to a stop.DriftingWARNING:Only use the charger supplied with the Real Driver™. This charger is intended to charge only the 9.6V Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack supplied.NOTE:Allow the battery pack to cool before recharging. Always fully charge the battery pack before using it. Charge fully according to the battery/charger manufacturer’s instructions. Charging times differ with different brands, models, ages and conditions of battery packs and chargers. The first few charges of a new battery may require more time for a full charge than later charges.Real Driver™• Connect the battery (not included) to the power lead in the battery compartment. Make sure that the connectors are attached the right way up, they should slide into place smoothly and the retention clip should engage. See the diagram for details.• Place the battery pack into the compartment as shown in the diagram. Neatly fold the connection lead down to the side of the battery pack.• Replace the battery compartment cover and the screw.Bottom ofthe ControllerTop ofthe Controller

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