LEXIBOOK CR3000GB User manual

CR3000GB
ELECTRONIC CROSSWORD & SUDOKU
USER GUIDE
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the CR3000GB ELECTRONIC
CROSSWORD & SUDOKU.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure you understand the
operation and keep it for future reference.
Important Safety Instructions
• Please read the user manual completely before operating this unit.
• Avoid dropping the product.
• Do not use product near water.
• Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
• Avoid storing in damp and hot conditions.
• Avoid using cleaning agents that contain alcohol, ammoniac, benzene
or abrasives, as these could cause damage.
• Clean only with a moistened cloth.
• Do not expose to direct heat sources, keep it away from direct
sunlight, naked ames, heaters, or other apparatus that produces heat.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the product.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
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2. KEY LAYOUT
LCD Screen
Solution/Hint
keys
Reset key
Score key
(Sudoku)
Delete key
Pause key
(Sudoku)
Check key
(Sudoku)
Number keypad
for Sudoku
(letters R to N)
Delete keys
Shift Key
– press to
access 2nd
function
keys.
Level keys
Clue Button
Cursor Pad
On/Off
Switch
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3. GETTING STARTED
3.1 Batteries
The CR3000GB uses 2 x AAA batteries (included).
a. Open the battery compartment with a screwdriver.
b. Insert the batteries according to the polarity (+/- signs).
c. Replace the battery door.
3.2 Static label
Remove the static label from the LCD screen.
3.3 On/Off function
Press the ON/OFF button to switch the unit on. The rst time “SUDOKU
GAME LEVEL 1 INITIALISING” is displayed onscreen. The next time
you switch on you will return to the game you played when the unit
switched off.
Note: if the display does not illuminate, please refer to section 3.5
“Contrast control”. Press the ON/OFF button again to switch it off.
3.4 Auto Power off function
Auto power off will be activated after 4 minutes if no key is pressed.
Press the ON/OFF key again to restart the unit.
Note: Your current crossword or Sudoku puzzle will be saved if the unit
is turned off.
3.5 Contrast control
To adjust the contrast display, press SHIFT and the CURSOR PAD up
or down keys.
When the contrast control can no longer be adjusted, please replace
the batteries.
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4. SUDOKU SECTION
Basic operation
1. Press SHIFT + GAME TOGGLE [U] to toggle between the Sudoku
game and the Crossword game. When “TOGGLE TO SUDOKU? Y/N” is
displayed, press Y (yes). If you switch to Sudoku your current
Crossword game is saved.
2. Select a game level:
Beginner - press [Shift + I] to select level 1.
Intermediate - press [Shift + O] to select level 2.
Advanced - press [Shift + P] to select level 3.
3. Press Y to conrm your level selection. Wait for this game to be built
which may take several seconds. Then, a Sudoku grid will appear on
the screen. The top left hand square will be ashing. This is the
CURSOR. Use the cursor pad to move the cursor in the direction of the
arrow.
4. The aim of Sudoku is to ll in the grid so that every row, every
column, and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 through 9. Each
digit can only appear once in a row, column or square. The digits
already provided in the grid cannot be changed; they are marked by an
icon in the lower right corner of a cell. You have to work around them.
Every puzzle has just one correct solution.
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5. When you know which number goes into an empty cell, use the
cursor pad to move the blinking cursor to that cell. Enter your answer
using the number key pad (letters R to N).
6. Once you have completed the grid, press SHIFT + CHECK [C]. If you
were successful, “GAME COMPLETED” will be displayed onscreen.
Otherwise, “SOLUTION INCORRECT” will be displayed. You need to
nd where you made a mistake; the unit will not point out the mistakes.
Edit
Place the cursor on the digit you wish to delete, and press one of the
following ‘arrow’ keys or in the corresponding direction.
Alternatively, press SHIFT + DEL [Z] key.
Reset
If you wish to reset the current grid, press SHIFT + RESET [A]. The
display will then ask you “RESET GAME Y/N”. Press ‘Y’ on the
keyboard.
Pause
The Sudoku puzzles are timed. To pause the game, press SHIFT +
PAUSE [X]. Press SHIFT + PAUSE again to continue.
New game
If you wish to start a new game at any time, press SHIFT and the level
1, 2 or 3 keys. The display will then ask you ‘NEW GAME LEVEL Y/N’.
Press ‘Y’ on the keyboard to start a new game.
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Score
To view the top scores (best time), press SHIFT + SCORE [S]. Your
best score will be displayed in seconds under “BEST TIME”. Your
current time in seconds will be displayed under “TIME”.
Solution
1. You can reveal up to 3 digits in a Sudoku grid. Place the cursor in the
position that you require the digit and press SHIFT + NUMBER [E]. This
will insert the correct digit. The unit will display the number of hints left
after you use the hint function.
2. If you want to display the correct solution to the whole grid, press
SHIFT + TOTAL [Q].
3. The display will then ask you “REVEAL ALL Y/N”. Press ‘Y’ on the
keyboard to display the correct solution.
Clue
Press CLUE and the unit will reveal all possible numbers that can t
into the selected position. For the clues the unit only takes into account
the digits that were initially given by the game, not those lled in by the
player.
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5. CROSSWORD SECTION
Basic operation
1. Press SHIFT + GAME TOGGLE [U] to toggle between Sudoku and
Crossword. When “TOGGLE TO CROSSWORD? Y/N” is displayed,
press Y (yes). If you switch to Crossword your current Sudoku game is
saved.
2. Select a game level:
Beginner - press [Shift + I] to select level 1.
Intermediate - press [Shift + O] to select level 2.
Advanced - press [Shift + P] to select level 3.
3. Press Y to conrm your level selection. Wait for this game to be built
which may take several seconds. Then, a crossword grid will appear
onscreen. The top left hand square will be ashing. This is the
CURSOR. Use the cursor pad to move the cursor in the direction of the
arrow.
4. Place the cursor where you wish to enter your answer and press the
CLUE button (?) to reveal the clue for that word. If the cursor is ashing
on a junction of two words, then both clues will appear on the screen.
The ACROSS clue will appear at the top of the screen and the DOWN
clue will appear at the bottom of the screen. The number in brackets
behind the clue words indicates the lengths in letters of the answer
word.
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5. Press the CLUE button again to return to the Crossword and simply
type in the answer using the letter keyboard.
6. If you enter an answer at the ‘junction’ of two words, after entering
the rst letter, two small arrows will appear in adjacent squares. The
Crossword is asking you which clue you are answering, across or down.
Press the cursor pad down or right once, to indicate which way you are
going. You can then continue typing your answer in the normal way.
7. When you have completed a Crossword, the screen will display
‘GAME COMPLETED’.
8. If you think you have nished the Crossword but the screen does
not display ‘GAME COMPLETED’, press SHIFT + CHECK [C]. This will
indicate any errors in your Crossword by showing the symbol in the
position where all the incorrect letters are. You can press the CHECK
key at anytime during game play.
Reset
If you wish to reset the current grid, press SHIFT + RESET [A]. The dis-
play will then ask you “RESET GAME Y/N”. Press ‘Y’ on the keyboard.
New game
If you wish to start a new game at any time, press SHIFT and the level
1, 2 or 3 keys. The display will then ask you ‘NEW GAME LEVEL Y/N’.
Press ‘Y’ on the keyboard to commence a new game.
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Edit
To erase any entry from the Crossword, letter by letter, you should place
the cursor on the letter you wish to erase and press one of the following
‘arrow’ keys or in the corresponding direction. Alternatively, to erase
an entire word, place the cursor on any letter of the incorrect word and
press SHIFT + DELETE [Z].
Hint and Solution
Single letter: Place the cursor in the position that you require the letter
and press SHIFT +LETTER [E]. This will insert the correct letter.
Word nder: Place the cursor on any letter or space within that word
and press SHIFT +WORD [W]. This will insert the complete correct
word.
Complete solution: Place the cursor in any position in the Crossword
and press SHIFT + TOTAL [Q] to reveal the answers to the entire
Crossword.
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6. CHANGING BATTERIES
CR3000GB works with 2 x AAA batteries (included). When the LCD
screen becomes dim, it is time to change the batteries. When removing
batteries, any current game will be lost.
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Open the battery compartment with a screwdriver. Remove the old
batteries and insert 2 new AAA batteries according to the polarity (+/-
signs).
3. Replace the battery door.
Caution: If the unit receives an electrostatic shock and stops working,
use the tip of a paper clip to push the RESET button located at the back
of the unit. If this proves to be ineffective, remove the batteries and
insert them again. All data will be lost.
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7. WARRANTY
This product is covered by our 2-year warranty. To make use of the warranty or after-sales
service, please contact your retailer and supply proof of purchase, or return the unit the address
given below complete with proof of purchase. Our warranty covers material or installation-
related defects attributable to the manufacturer, with the exception of wear caused by failure to
respect the instructions for use or any unauthorised work on the equipment (such as
dismantling, exposure to heat or damp, etc.).
Note: Warranty does not cover broken LCD displays.
It is the nature of products utilising electronic memory that on rare occasions information stored
in the memory of the unit may be lost. Lexibook cannot accept any responsibility for the loss
of data caused by misuse, attempts to repair the unit, an error, replacement of batteries, use
of batteries after their use-by-date has expired, or any other circumstance. Similarly we cannot
accept any direct or indirect responsibility for nancial losses or complaints of third parties,
which could result from the use of this product. Note: It is recommended that all packaging be
kept for future reference. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place as it contains important
information.
Disclaimer: In our constant concern for improvement, the colours and details of the product may
differ slightly from those shown on the
packaging.
LEXIBOOK UK ltd, Unit 10 Peterseld Industrial Estate, Bedford Road, Peterseld, Hampshire,
GU32 3QA, United Kingdom, Freephone helpline: 0808 100 3015, http://www.lexibook.com
Designed and developed in Europe – Made in China
Environmental Protection
Unwanted electrical appliances can be recycled and should not be
discarded along with regular household waste! Please actively support the
conservation of resources and help protect the environment by returning
this appliance to a collection centre (if available)).
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