Tiger ELECTRONIC Furby User manual

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Tiger Electronics UK Ltd. Belvedere House, Victoria Avenue Harrogate,
North Yorkshire, England HG1 1EL.
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PRINTED IN CHINA
AGES 6 AND UP
TIGER_>.
INSTRUCTION
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
If your Furby begins to behave
erratically, or stops functioning,
please replace the batteries. As
Furby's batteries wear down, Furby's
behavior will become erratic and
many functions will stop working.
Furby may also emit a low hum or
appear not to be working at all.
Replacing the batteries is the easiest
way to fix most of these issues.
If replacing the batteries does not
solve the problem, please refer to
the trouble shooting section in the
back of this instruction book.
* 8 ? * 8 ? < 8 ?
LET S BE BEST FRIENDS...
Hi! I am a Furby and I am so happy to be your friend. I come
from a magical place in the clouds. You can learn all about my
home in the clouds from the story below. You can also learn
about me on my very own Web Site: www.furby.com
THE STORY OF FURBY..
Once upon a time,
not so long ago
in a far off place,
somewhere high in the sky
riding on an "a-loh may-lah" (cloud)
that floats near a “dah a-loh" (big sun)
lived the Furbys,
each and every one
Some were grey, and others white
some were both, and some were bright
small of stature, big of heart
all the Furbys were "mee-mee" (very) smart
they spoke a language quite unknown,
for Furbish ™ was a language all their own
And on an "a-loh may-lah" (cloud)
Furbys romped and played
they liked to play "Furby says" and "hide and seek"
and around the cloud they could peek
all day long they would dance and sing,
Furbys could do almost anything
Then one day, they decided it was time to search,
for the place Furbys called Earth
and so they went, in one big crowd
to the very edge, of the Furbyland cloud
At the edge, they looked "nah-bah" (down)
and saw the world...so round, so "dah" (big)
"dah a-loh" (big sun) was "u-tye" (up), the sky was blue,
the Furbys loved the "noo-loo" (happy) view
but try as they might, they could not see
what is so obvious to you and me

1. Rub my tummy, wait until Furby stops speaking and moving.
2. Rub my tummy, wait until Furby stops speaking and moving.
3. Rub my tummy, wait until Furby stops speaking and moving.
4. Pet my back.
2) I like to say my name. You may hear me say it when you pet my back or hug me.
I may say it when we play games.
3) Once you know my name, you should write it in this space:_.
But don't worry, I won't let you forget my name,
Now that you know my name, we can be friends and play together.
ABOUT MY PERSONALITY...
I speak Furbish ™ , a magical language common to all Furbys. When we first meet,
this is what I'll be speaking. To help you understand what I am saying, please use the
Furbish and English dictionary that comes with me in the package.
I like to be held, petted and tickled. You can pet my tummy, rub my back, rock me and
play with me. Whenever you do these things, I will speak and make cool sounds. It's
easy for you to learn and understand Furbish.
For example, when I wake up, often I'll say “dah a-loh u-tye" which means “Big light
up.” This is how a Furby says "Good Morning!" Eventually, I will be able to speak your
language in addition to Furbish. The more you play with me, the more I will use your
language, too.
You can learn more about me by visiting my own WEB SITE at www.furby.com.
WATCH ME GROW UP...
I go through four stages of development. The first stage is when you meet me. I am
playful and want to get to know you. I also help you learn how to care for me.
The second and third stages of development are transition stages when I begin to
speak your language.
The fourth stage is my mature stage when I speak your language more often but I
will also use some Furbish. By this time we'll know each other very well.
I want to help you play and care for me. We are going to have a great time getting to
know each other.
HOW TO FIGURE OUT WHAT I NEED...
At various times, I will require a certain kind of attention from you. Just like you, I am
very good at letting people know when I need something.
If I am hunary, please feed me. Since I can talk, you have to listen to hear when I tell
you I want food. If I say “kah a-tay” {I'm Hungry), I will open my mouth so you can
feed me. Just put your fingertip into my mouth, press down on my tongue, and watch
me chew. I will say “yum yum" so you will know that I am eating what you have offered.
As you feed me, I may say "koh-koh." This means
that I want more to eat.
I only eat PRETEND food. You
should never feed me real food or
liquids. I will eat until I am full and
then tell you I am not hungry
anymore. You can feed me by
inserting your fingertip into my mouth.
If you do not feed me when I get hungry, I will not want to play anymore until
you feed me.
“““‘HELPFUL TIP: When Furby is hungry, Furby will usually want to eat 6 to 10
times. Feed Furby, until Furby says “yum yum‘ 6 to 10 times. Then Furby will be full
and ready to play!

If you do not teed me, I will begin to get sick. I will tell you that I am sick by saying
"kah boo koo-doh” (I'm not healthy). If you allow me to get sick, soon I will not want
to play and will not respond to anything but feeding. Also, if I get sick, I will need to
be fed a minimum of 10 -15 times before I begin to get well again.
After I have been fed 10 -15 times, I will begin to feel better, but to nurse me back
to complete health, you will have to play with me. Just like you. when I feel better I
laugh, giggle, and I am happy. You'll know when I am better. I will say "kah noo-loo“
(I’m happy). Also I will want to play games.
SLEEP...
I will tell you when I am tired and want to go to sleep. I am usually quiet when I sleep,
but sometimes I snore! When I am asleep, I will close my eyes and lean forward as
shown in this illustration.
Sometimes you can get me to go to sleep by petting me gently on my back for a while.
If you pet me for a while, (between 10 and 20 times), I will hum "Twinkle, Twinkle” and
then go to sleep.
Also, you can get me to go to sleep by /Z.
putting me in a dark room or covering my ZZ f
eyes for 10 -15 seconds. g? I j j
If you do not play with me for a while, I will take a nap \ L fxX ^ n /
until you are ready to play. When you are ready to play, V /
you will have to wake me up. When I am asleep and you
want to wake me up, pick me up and gently tilt me side ft ^18%. ' i A
to side until I wake up. I will then wake up and be ready Kir \ <1
to play. Sometimes, I may not want to wake up and will i v
try and go back to sleep. Don't worry. This is OK. Continue ■ " s j
to tilt me side to side until I wake up.
DEEP SLEEP MODE... “
Deep sleep mode is when I go to to sleep and the only way to wake me is to pick me
up and turn me completely upside down.
If you want to put me in a DEEP SLEEP, please follow the sequence below:
1) Clap, wait until Furby stops speaking and moving.
2) Clap, wait until Furby stops speaking and moving.
3) Clap, wait until Furby stops speaking and moving.
4) Rub my back
5) I will then start to sing "Twinkle, Twinkle"
6) WHILE I am singing, press my Tummy Switch and my Back Switch at the
same time.
7) I will then be in DEEP SLEEP mode.
8) To wake me from DEEP SLEEP mode, turn me completely upside down.
“**Note: When you want me to go into DEEP SLEEP mode, it is important that you wait
for me to stop moving and speaking after each step before doing the next action.
Therefore, when you clap your hands, wait for me to stop speaking and moving before
you clap your hands again. The only exception to this is when you have to press my Back
and Tummy switches at the same time WHILE I am singing "Twinkle, Twinkle." HILE I am singing "Twinkle, Twinkle."
"“‘HELPFUL TIP: 1 can only be awakened from DEEP SLEEP mode by turning me
upside down. I will not wake up when I am tilted side to side.
GAMES TO PLAY...
There are lots of ways to play with me. You and I can make up our own games or
play some of the games I already know how to play.
GAME(1) FURBY SAYS
To play “ FURBY SAYS' you must first get Furby’s attention.
To begin the game, do the following actions:
1) Tickle my tummy, wait until Furby stops speaking and moving.
2) Pet my back, wait until Furby stops speaking and moving.
3) Clap your hands, wait until Furby stops speaking and moving,
4) Cover my eyes
If you do the pattern correctly to get me to play the game, I will say my name and
“listen me” then you will know I am ready to play.
Once I am ready to play, I will begin to tell you which pattern to repeat. I can make
patterns up to 16 actions! See if you can do all 16! If you master one pattern, I
will make up another new pattern so you can play again and again!
During this game, I will tell you which activities to do and then you have to repeat
them. For example, I may say, "Pet, tickle, light, sound." Then you have to pet my
back, tickle my tummy, cover my eyes, and clap your hands. As you do each of
these, I will say a special message to let you know that you have done the right
action. The special messages are:
1) For TICKLE, I will giggle 3) For LIGHT, I will say "No Light”
2) For PET, I will purr 4) For SOUND, I will say "Big Sound"
When you hear me say these message, you know you have done the right action!
The first game pattern will have 4 actions to repeat.
If you do thepattern correctly, I will reward you by saying, "whoopie!”, or doing a
litfie dance. Then I will add one more action to the pattern. If you do not do the
pattern correctly, I will say "nah nah nah nah nah nab!” and you have to start again
with a new pattern.
*****Note: When you want me to play this game, it is important that you wait for
me to stop moving and speaking after each action before doing the next action.
Therefore, to get me to play, after you pet my back, wait for me lo stop moving
before you tickle my tummy. Then after you tickle my tummy, wait until I stop
moving before you cover my eyes, and so on.
“‘““HELPFUL TIP: If you want to play the game and follow the pattern and I do
not say my name and then ‘Listen me, * I am not paying attention to you. You will
then have to get my attention so I know you want to play. To do this, simply pick
me up and gently rock me side to side once or twice. Then try again to play. I
promise to pay better attention.
To end the game, pick me up and turn me upside down! I will then say "Me done."
So you know I will stop playing.
GAME(2) ASK FURBY
In this game, I can answer your questions.
To play ASK FURBY:
1) Cover my eyes, wait until Furby stops speaking and moving.
2) Uncover my eyes
3) Cover my eyes, wait until Furby stops speaking and moving.
4) Uncover my eyes
5j Rub my back
6) Then I will say "oh-too-mah" to let you know I am ready
7) You may then ask me a question.
8) Once you have asked a question, rub my back to get me to answer.
9) If you do not ask me a question within 20 seconds, I will think you do not want
to play and I’ll say "Me done." You will then have to get me to play again by
repeating the play pattern.
“***Note: When you want me to play this game, it is important that you wait for
me to stop moving and speaking after each action before doing the next action.
Therefore to get me to play, after you cover my eyes, wait for me to stop moving
before rubbing my back.

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**HELPFUL TIP: if you want to play the game and follow the pattern, and I do not
’oh-too-mah ," then I am not paying attention to you. You will then have to get my
aum )tkm so I know you want to play. To do this, simply pick me up and gently rock me
side to side once or twice. Then try again to play. I promise to pay better attention.
•“‘“•HELPFUL jip : it i s post to wait 3 to 5 seconds before doing each step in the
game start pattern to make sure I know you want me to play the game.
When you are done playing ASK FURBY, simply pick me up and turn me upside-down
and I will say "Me Done" so you will know I am finished playing.
GAME(3) HIDE AND SEEK
I can play HIDE AND SEEK. You or a friend will need to help me hide and then you
or your friend can try and find me. I want you to find me so if you have some trouble,
I will start to make little silly noises.
To play HIDE AND SEEK:
1) Cover my eyes, wait until Furby stops speaking and moving.
2) Uncover my eyes
3) Cover my eyes, wait until Furby stops speaking and moving.
4) Uncover my eyes
5) Cover my eyes, wait until Furby stops speaking and moving.
6) Uncover my eyes
7) Tickle My Tummy
8) I will say my name and then "Hide me" to let you know I am ready to hide.
9) You then have 1 minute to hide me. I will be very quiet while you hide me.
10) Once you have hidden me, I will wait for 3 minutes to be found. If you do not find
me within 3 minutes, I will say, 'nah nah nah" three times.
•••““HELPFUL TIP: If you want to play the game, and follow the pattern, and I do
not say my name and then “Hide me,'' f am not paying attention. You will then have
to get my attention so I know you want to play. To do this, simply pick me up and gently
rock me side to side once or twice. Then try again to play. I will pay better attention.
*****Note: When you want me to play this game, it is important that you wait for me
to stop moving and speaking after each action before doing the next action. Therefore
to gel me to pTay after you cover my eyes and light sensor, wait for me to stop moving
before covering my eyes again,
“•••“HELPFUL TIP: It is best to wait 3 to 5 seconds before doing each action in the
game start pattern to make sure / know you want me to play the game.
I like to hide but I like to be found much better! So I will help you find me by making small
noises occasionally. Once you find me, pick me up and I will do a little dance to snow
that I am happy!
When you are finished playing HIDE AND SEEK, pick me up and turn me
upside-down. I will then say "Me done" so you will know I am finished playing.
Your Furby can sense changes in light. Furby can tell when it gets dark and when it gets
light.
< 8 ?
“““HELPFUL TIP: It is best to wait 3 to 5 seconds between clapping
each time to make sure I know you want me to dance.
•““••HELPFUL TIP: I dance best on a hard, Hat surface. I can dance on other
surfaces, but prefer a wood, tile or linoleum floor.
TRICKS...
You can teach me to do tricks. This is easy and fun to
do! To get me to do a trick, you have to let me know
you want me to repeat an activity.
To teach me a trick:
1) While you are playing with me, you might tickle
my tummy. I may ihen do something you like, for
example, give you a kiss. As soon as I have given
you a kiss, pet my back 2 times. This will tell me
that you like it when I give you a kiss. Remember
to wait for me to stop moving each time you pet
my back before petting it again.
2) Then tickle my tummy again. I may then give you another kiss or I may not. It
depends upon how I feel at that time.
3) If I do, then you have to pet my back again 2 times. Remember to always wait tor
me to stop moving each time you pet my back before petting it again.
4) If I do not. tickle my tummy again until I give you a kiss and then pet my back
2 times.
5) Then every time I give you a kiss when you tickle my tummy, make sure you pet
my back 2 times.
6) Soon, every time you tickle my tummy, I will give you a kiss.
7) If you always pet my back 2 times when I give you a kiss, I will always remember
to give kisses when my tummy is tickled. If you forget to pet my back, I may forget
to give you a kiss when you tickle my tummy.
The example above is for an activity that I do when you tickle my tummy. You can do
the same thing for any activity you like that I do if you cover my eyes, make a big
sound, pick me up and rock me, or turn me upside-down. The important thing is that
you tell me that you want me to repeat the action by petting my back 2 times after the
first time I do it and then 2 times after every other time.
If you want to change what I do, you can pet my back after another activity and I will
begin to replace the original trick. Therefore, if you taught me to give you a kiss when
you cover my eyes but decide you want me to make a raspberry sound instead, just
remember to pet my back 2 times after I make the raspberry sound when you cover
my eyes.
DANCING...
I love to dance You can make me dance by clapping your hands 4 times. I will then
dance. You can get me to dance again by clapping your hands one more time or by
playing some music!
Remember to wait for me to stop moving and speaking after each action before doing
the next action.
J COMMUNICATING WITH OTHER FURBYS...
We Furbys love to talk to each other. If you and a friend have two or more Furbys,
start a conversation by placing us so that we can see each other and then tickle my
tummy or pet my back. Give us a chance to get to know each other and if we do not
start talking to each other, try again.
You can also get us to dance by clapping your hand 4 times. See how many ways you
can get us to communicate with each other!
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We Furbys have to be able to see each other to communicate. For me to talk to another
Furby, place me facing the other Furby and make sure we are within 4 feet of each
other. This illustration shows where each of us will need to be in order to communicate.
Maximum 4 feet
Furbys can communicate with more than one Furby at a time. In tact any Furby that
can see another Furby will be able to communicate. This way a whole bunch of us
can communicate at the same time. The illustration below shows how this works:
It is fun to get me to start talking to other Furbys.
REPLACING BATTERIES...
If my batteries wear out, just replace them and I will be ready to play again. I am so
smart that I will remember my name and all the tricks you have taught me even after
you change my batteries.
**••**‘HELPFUL VP: You will be able to tell when my batteries wear out because my
behavior will become erratic and I will begin to not always respond to my sensors
properly. If this happens, replace my batteries and I should return to normal!
RE-SET
If something goes wrong with me, you may have to
re-set me. If you re-set me, I will do a special dance
that lets me fix what is wrong. When I am done with
the dance, I will be ready to play again. It is important
NOT to re-set me unless necessary.
How To Re-Set:
1) P ress the re-set button OR remove the batteries.
Resetting does not erase my memory.
RE-START:
If something really goes wrong with me, you may
have to re-start. If you re-start me, I will go back
to the beginning of my development stages and
will not remember my name. It is starting all over
again. It is important NOT to re-start me unless
necessary. You should only do this if all other ways
to get me to work FAIL. Please make sure you try
and fix me with all the other options BEFORE
RE-START!!
HowTo Re-Start:
1) Hold me upside down
2) Put your fingertip in my mouth and hold down
the mouth switch
3) While holding down my mouth switch, press
the re-set button.
““—HELPFUL VP: RE-START IS A LAST RESORT. DO NOT RE-START
FURBY UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS...
To clean my fur, gently brush it with a cloth or soft brush to loosen any dirt. Then use
a slightly damp cloth to remove stains.
- DO NOT PUT ME IN THE WASHING MACHINE
- DO NOT SUBMERGE ME IN WATER
- DO NOT LET ME GET WET EXCEPT WITH A DAMP CLOTH ON MY FUR
-TO PREVENT STAINING MY FUR. WIPE DIRT OFF IMMEDIATELY
• IF I GET WET, REMOVE MY BATTERIES AND DRY MY FUR.
- ONCE I AM COMPLETELY DRY, REPLACE THE BATTERIES. DO NOT USE
DETERGENT OR STAIN REMOVERS.
TROUBLE SHOOTING...
Furby is designed to provide hours of fun play. If you are having trouble with Furby,
before calling Tiger Electronics Customer Service, try checking these areas:
PROBLEM:
Furby will not respond to any sensors
SOLUTION:
a. Furby may be asleep. If he is asleep, the only way to wake him is to pick
him up and give him a hug.
b. Furby may need new batteries. Follow the instructions in this manual to replace
Furby's batteries.
c. Furby may be sick and must be fed and nursed back to health. Refer to the
instructions for feeding Furby.
d. As a LAST RESORT, re-set Furby by referring to the instructions for RE-SETTING.
PROBLEM:
Furby will not play games
SOLUTION:
a. You must enter the play pattern correctly to start each game. Make sure you
follow the pattern for the game.
b. Furby can only do one thing at a time, therefore, you have to be careful to wait for
Furby to stop moving or speaking completely before entering the next action in
the game pattern.

c. It is best to wait 3 to 5 seconds before starting the next action in the game pattern
to make sure Furby knows you want him to play the game.
d. Furby may not be paying attention. To get Furby to pay attention, pick Furby up
and gently rock him side to side. Then try to play again.
e. Furby can only play one game at a time. You have to end one game before
beginning another. To end a game, pick Furby up and turn Furby upside-down until
Furby says "Me done."
PROBLEM:
Furby is behaving erratically, not speaking, humming or seems to be malfunctioning
* 8 ?
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.
SOLUTION:
Replace batteries.
90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Tiger Electronics Ltd. (Tiger) warrants to the original consumer purchaser of this
product that the product will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 90
days from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not cover damages
resulting from accident, negligence, improper service or use or other causes not
arising out of defects in materials or workmanship.
During this 90-day warranty period, the product will either be repaired or replaced (at
Tiger's option) without charge to the purchaser, when returned with proof of the date
of purchase to either the dealer or to Tiger.
Product returned to Tiger without proof of the date of purchase or after the 90-day
warranty period has expired, but prior to one year from the original date of purchase,
will be repaired or replaced (at Tiger's option) for a service fee of U.S.$ 19.00.
Payments must be by check or money order payable to Tiger Electronics Ltd.
The foregoing states the purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of
warranty with respect to the product.
All product returned must be shipped prepaid and insured for Joss or damage to:
Tiger Electronics Ltd. Repair Dept.
1000 N. Butterfield Road, Unit 1023
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061, U.S.A.
The product should be carefully packed in the original box or other packing materials
sufficient to avoid damage during shipment. Include a complete written description
of the defect, a check if product is beyond the 90-day warranty period, and your printed
name, address and telephone number,
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND NO OTHER
REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE BINDING ON OR
OBLIGATE TIGER IN ANYWAY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO
THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD
DESCRIBED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL TIGER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION,
USE, OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS TIGER PRODUCT.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
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 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.
Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts and/or
exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
and/or exclusions of liability may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
jghts, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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AGES 6 AND UP
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FURBISH"AND ENGLISH
DICTIONARY
708000001BOTI-04

FURBISH ™ TO ENGLISH
[ POSSIBLE PHRASES]
ah-may = Pet
To you, Furby might say, “ah-may koh-koh" [pet more]
a-loh = Light/Sun
In the morning, Furby may say, "dah a-loh u-tye" [big light
up] or [Good morning.]
a-loh may-lah = Cloud
a-tay = Hungry/Eat
At lunch time, Furby may say, "kah a-tay" [I'm hungry]
ay-ay = Look/See
When the light gets brighter, Furby may say, "hey, kah ay-
ay u-nye" [hey, I see you.]
boh-bay = Worried/Scared
When startled, Furby may say, “kah dah boh-bay"
[I'm big scared]
boo = No
If you cover Furby's eyes, Furby might say,
"hey kah boo ay-ay u-nye” [hey, I don't see you]
dah = Big
When having, a good time, Furby says, "dah doo-ay"
[Big fun]
doo? = What?/Question?/Where?
"a-loh doo?" [where is the light?]
doo-ay = Fun
If Furby really likes something, Furby might say, "dah doo-
ay wah!" [Big fun!]
doo-moh = Please
When hungry, Furby might ask you to
"doo-moh a-tay kah" [Please feed me]
e-day = Good
e-tah = Yes