WowWee FlyTech HOVERPOD REMOTE CONTROL HOVERCRAFT User manual

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CONTENTS / TABLE DES MATIÈRES /
TABLA DE CONTENIDOS
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Thank you for purchasing the Hoverpod™ from WowWee™! 3
Battery details 4
Charging Hoverpod 5
Operating Hoverpod 6
Reattaching the tail rudder and trim n 7
Replacing the propeller 8
Storage 9
Further information 9
Cautions and warnings 9
FRANÇAIS
Merci d’avoir acheté le Hoverpod™ de WowWee™ ! 10
Piles 11
Charge du Hoverpod 12
Pilotage du Hovepod 12
Stabilisation 14
Fixer le gouvernail arrière et l’aileron de stabilisation 14
Remplacement des hélices 15
Entreposage 16
Renseignements supplémentaires 16
Avis 16
ESPAÑOL
Gracias por la compra del Hoverpod™ de WowWee™! 17
Baterías 18
Cargar el Hoverpod 19
Uso del Hoverpod                                                      20
Reconnectar el timón de cola y la alet de estabilizatión 21
Reconectar la aleta de estabilización 22
Reemplazar las hélices                                                  22
Almancenamiento 23
Más sobre el Hoverpod 23
Cuidado 23
Warranty / Garantie / Garantia 24

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Thank you for purchasing the Hoverpod™ from
WowWee™!
This quick start guide will help you to get your Hoverpod™ up and running
NOTE: When using Hoverpod adult supervision is required, especially when changing
batteries
IMPORTANT: Do not use outdoors
Package contents
1 x Hoverpod, 1 x Remote controller, 1 x User manual, 1 x Spare propeller
Quick overview
Hoverpod
Remote controller
Propeller
Throttle
IR transmitter
Charger cable
Direction toggle
Tail
rudder
Trim n
Power switch
Charge socket
Battery compartment located on underside
IR receiver
LED indicators
IR band selector
Power switch
LED signal indicator
(located inside)
Back of Hoverpod
Underside of Hoverpod
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
A B
CHG
CHG

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Battery details
The Hoverpod remote controller requires 4 x “AA” size batteries (not included)
Install the batteries as follows:
Open the battery compartment on the remote controller using a Phillips 1
screwdriver (not included) to remove the screw on the battery compartment
cover
Insert the batteries according to the diagram Ensure that the positive and 2
negative polarities match the illustrations inside the battery compartment
Replace the battery compartment cover and replace the screw using the 3
screwdriver Do not over-tighten
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 (Carbon-Zinc), Alkaline
or rechargeable] or rechargeable batteries of different capacities
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
• Please respect the correct polarity, (+) and (-)
• Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries
• Do not throw batteries into the re
• Replace all batteries of the same type/brand at the same time
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy
• Batteries should be replaced by adults
• Remove batteries if the toy is not going to be played with for some time
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the controller before being charged
• This quick start guide should be kept because it contains important information
Battery
compartment
door
1.5V
LR6
UM3
“AA”
1.5V
LR6
UM3
“AA”
1.5V
LR6
UM3
“AA”
1.5V
LR6
UM3
“AA”

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Charging Hoverpod
Before using Hoverpod for the rst time, or if you have depleted the charge, you will
need to recharge it This usually takes about 10 minutes and gives up to 5 minutes
of play If the charge time begins to exceed 15 minutes, replace all of the batteries
in the remote controller with fresh batteries
To charge Hoverpod, do the following:
NOTE: Verify that Hoverpod is turned OFF before you charge it
Pull out the charger cable located on the bottom side of the remote controller1
Insert the charger cable into the socket on 2
Hoverpod, as illustrated
Slide the power switch on the remote 3
controller to CHG If the connector on the cable is properly connected to
the socket, the LED indicators on the remote controller will pulse slowly to
indicate it is charging properly
When Hoverpod is fully charged, the LED indicators will blink 4
twice and then pause before blinking again

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Operating Hoverpod
When Hoverpod is fully charged it is ready for use You can use it on smooth carpet or
smooth surfaces You should avoid using it on elevated surfaces such as table tops
IMPORTANT: Do not use Hoverpod outdoors, near water or on long pile carpet
IR Band
Hoverpod is available in two infrared (IR) bands, enabling you to race two
Hoverpods of differing IR bands, each with independent control Before you
use Hoverpod, set the remote controller to the correct band using the IR
band selector
If your Hoverpod is blue, select A If your Hoverpod is silver, select B
You can also check the packaging to see what band your Hoverpod is
Operating Hoverpod
To operate Hoverpod do the following:
Turn the remote controller on by setting the power switch to ON 1
The LED indicators will light up and remain lit
Turn Hoverpod on by setting the power switch to ON 2
The LED signal indicator will light up
Place Hoverpod on a suitable surface Push the throttle to control the power 3
and speed of Hoverpod; push the direction toggle left or right depending
on which way you want to turn
NOTE: Always point the remote controller directly at Hoverpod

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Adjusting the trim
If your Hoverpod does not move forward in a straight line, you
can adjust the trim by moving the trim n located on the
underside of Hoverpod, as illustrated The grooved surface
will help you vary the amount of trim and hold the trim n
in place
If your Hoverpod naturally steers to the left, gently move
the trim n to the left to adjust the steer If it naturally
steers to the right, gently move the trim n to the right to
adjust the steer
Sleep function
If the remote controller is on, but unused for about 5 minutes, that is you are not
controlling or charging Hoverpod, it will enter Sleep Mode To reactivate the remote
controller, turn it OFF and then ON again
If Hoverpod does not receive a signal for about 30 seconds the tail rudder will ap
intermittently for about 2 minutes If it still does not receive a signal it will enter Sleep
Mode To reactivate it, turn it OFF and then ON again
Reattaching the tail rudder and trim fin
If the tail rudder or trim n on your Hoverpod becomes loose, you can reattach it
Reattaching the tail rudder
To reattach the tail rudder verify that the curved edge is at the bottom, then insert the
tail rudder into the socket as illustrated
Apply rm but gentle force
Underside of Hoverpod
Rear of Hoverpod

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Reattaching the trim n
To reattach the trim n insert it, as illustrated, rmly but gently
Replacing the propeller
You can replace the original propeller on your Hoverpod if the original one becomes
damaged or
is lost One spare propeller is included in the Hoverpod package
NOTE: Adult supervision is required when changing the propellers
To replace the damaged propeller, follow the instructions below:
Make sure the remote controller and Hoverpod are turned off1
Using a pair of pliers (not supplied), carefully grasp the propeller and pull it off 2
the axle as indicated
Insert the new propeller into the axle gently 3
and carefully, making sure it is secure
Be careful not to damage the motor
Test the propeller by turning it manually 4
to make sure it does not touch the propeller
guard
Underside of Hoverpod

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Storage
When you have nished playing with Hoverpod you should store it safely with the
remote controller
IMPORTANT: Always recharge Hoverpod before storing it Severe battery depletion
may result in permanent battery failure
Further information
To learn more about Hoverpod visit www.wowwee.com
Cautions and warnings
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 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 and
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 experienced radio/TV technician for help
WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
WARNING! This product contains a small magnet that if swallowed can stick together across
intestines causing serious infections Seek immediate medical attention if magnets are
swallowed or inhaled

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FRANÇAIS
Merci d’avoir acheté le Hoverpod™ de WowWee™ !
Ce guide de démarrage rapide vous aidera à faire décoller votre Hoverpod™ en un rien
de temps
NOTE : Le Hoverpod doit être utilisé sous la supervision d’un adulte, surtout lors du
remplacement des piles
IMPORTANT : Ne pas utiliser à l’extérieur
Contenu de l’emballage
1 Hoverpod, 1 télécommande, 1 guide d’utilisation, 1 étui, 1 hélice de rechange
Aperçu
Hoverpod
Télécommande
Hélice
Manette de
puissance
Transmetteur
infrarouge
Cordon de charge
Interrupteur à
bascule
Gouvernail
arrière Aileron de
stabilisation
Interrupteur
Prise de courant
Compartiment des piles situé au dos
Récepteur
infrarouge
Voyants DEL
Sélecteur de
bande infrarouge
Interrupteur
Indicateur de
signal DEL
(situé à l’intérieur)
Arrière du Hoverpod
Dessous du Hoverpod
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
A B
CHG
CHG