WowWee Tipster 0370 User manual

USER MANUAL
ITEM NO.: 0370

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Thank you for purchasing Tipster™ from WowWee™!
Take a few minutes to look through this user manual to get Tipster™ working.
NOTE: When using Tipster™, adult supervision is required, especially when changing the
batteries.
Package Contents
Please note the following when operating Tipster™:
• Do not immerse Tipster™ or any parts in water or any other form of liquid
• Do not drop, throw, or kick Tipster™ as this might damage mechanical functions
• Do not allow it to roam near edges from which it could fall
INTRODUCTION
• 1 x Tipster™ • 4 x Ladder
Accessories
• 6 x Mini Robot
Accessories
• 1 x RoboBarrel with
Removable Trays
• 1 x Instruction
Manual
• 1 x Remote Controller

Tipster™: Battery Compartment
Remote Controller:
Battery Compartment
1.5V “AAA” LR03 / UM4
1.5V “AAA” LR03 / UM4
1.5V “AAA” LR03 / UM4
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BATTERY REQUIREMENTS
Battery requirements:
Tipster™ requires 4 x “AA” size Alkaline batteries
(not included). The Remote Controller requires 3
x “AAA” size Alkaline batteries (not included).
Installing or changing batteries in Tipster™:
To change the batteries in Tipster™, carefully lay
it on its back. Do not place the robot where it
could easily fall.
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver (not included)
remove the screw on the battery compartment
cover located on the underside of the robot.
2. Insert the batteries according to the diagram.
Ensure that the positive and negative
polarities match the illustrations inside the
battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover and replace the screw using the screwdriver.
Do not over-tighten.
NOTE: You will know when Tipster™’s batteries are nearly depleted because it will make
a sound.
Installing or changing batteries in the Remote Controller:
To change the batteries in the remote controller:
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver (not included)
remove the screw on the battery compartment
cover located on the back of the remote
controller.
2. Insert the batteries according to the diagram.
Ensure that the positive and negative
polarities match the illustrations inside the
battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover and
replace the screw using the screwdriver.
Do not over-tighten.
NOTE: You will know when the Remote Controller
batteries are nearly depleted because
Tipster™ will not respond to commands,
or the distance from which the Remote Controller works will be shorter.
1.5V “AA” LR6 / UM3 1.5V “AA” LR6 / UM3

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BATTERY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
• Donotmixoldandnewbatteries,dierenttypesofbatteries[Standard(Carbon-Zinc),
AlkalineorRechargeable]orrechargeablebatteriesofdierentcapacities.
• 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 try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Donotthrowbatteriesinto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.
LOW BATTERY INDICATORS:
When the batteries grow weak, Tipster™ will become less responsive and move or turn
slowly. When this occurs, power OFF and replace all batteries.
NOTE: You will know when Tipster™’s batteries are nearly depleted because it will make
a sound.

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QUICK OVERVIEW
Tipster™
HandswithTraySlot
(For inserting Tray)
Poseable Arms
Game Activation
Button (Green)
IRSensor
LED Eyes
PlayModeSelection
Button (Yellow)
Wheels
Speaker
PowerSwitch
Battery Compartment

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QUICK OVERVIEW
Tipster™ Accessories
RoboBarrel
Ladder Accessories
Stack,hookandlinkasyoulike!
Twist to release/lock Removable Trays at the ends of the RoboBarrel.
Besides allowing Tipster™ to balance, the RoboBarrel also stores Tipster™’s accessories.
Mini Robot Accessories

ON OFF Switch
OFF ON
Assembling Trays into Tipster™’s Hands
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GETTING STARTED
Getting Started
After you have inserted the batteries in Tipster™
and the Remote Controller, you can get started.
Before turning the Tipster™ on, place it on a large,
even surface. Turn Tipster™ on by pushing the
PowerSwitchlocatedonthebacktoON.Then,
give it a moment to warm up. Tipster™ needs
time to calibrate, so do not touch or play with it
until the eyes blink and it makes a comment.
Playing with Tipster™
Once Tipster™ is turned on, it will make sounds
and comments, encouraging you to interact and
play. You can choose to either drive Tipster™
around or to play an interactive game.
Tray Attachment
Tipster™ can carry small, light items, even when you are driving it around.
NOTE: Do not place open liquid containers on the tray. Do not place anything too heavy
on the trays.
To attach the Trays
to Tipster™’s hands,
rst remove them
from the ends of the
RoboBarrel accessory
included. These act
as individual trays for
each hand. Slot them
into the hands, as
illustrated. Be sure to
place them back on
the RoboBarrel after
youhavenished.

Controlling TipsterTM
with the Remote Controller
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CONTROLLING TIPSTER™
Controlling Tipster™
Tipster™ has a Remote Controller that allows
you to drive it around or to activate games.
Driving Control
Tipster™ has three sets of wheels and can turn
on the spot. To control it, point the Remote
ControllerattheIRSensorlocatedontopofthe
head.
Remote Controller
To make Tipster™ move forward, press the “Up
Arrow” Button ( ) on the Remote Controller.
Tospinbackwardsonthespot,pressthe“Spin
Arrow” Button ( ).Pressthe“Stop/Reset”
button ( ) at any time to return to the main mode or to stop the current game.
Tipster™alsohasvegamesitlikestoplay.Youcanscrollthroughthegamesbypressing
on the “Next” Button (Yellow, Left) on the Remote Controller, to hear Tipster™ list them
out. To start a game, press on the “Play” Button (Green, Right). You can also use the same
buttons located on Tipster™’s head, on either side of its eyes.
Next Button
(Yellow, Left)
Play Button
(Green, Right)
Up Arrow Button SpinArrowbutton
Stop/ResetButton
Remote Controller

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Play Modes
Tipster™comeswithvefunplaymodes.
To choose a play mode, press on either the “Yellow” button (Left) on Tipster™’s face or on the
Remote Controller. Tipster™ will say the name of a dierent game each time you press the
button. To select the game and start, press on the “Green” button (Right) on Tipster™’s face or
on the Remote Controller. Tipster™ will explain how to play the game and wait to start.
NOTE:BeforeyouplayanygameswithTipster™,besurethatitisonalarge,atsurfaceaway
from edges from which it could fall. Tipster™ drives around in some of the games.
Tippy Tunes
Try to place and balance as many Mini Robot and Ladder
accessories or your own light toys on Tipster™ as you
can, before the music stops. Once the music stops,
Tipster™ will spin on the spot, spreading the accessories
around! If you want to play with a friend, see who can
balance the most items on Tipster™!
Dizzy Builder
Build on Tipster™ while it spins! When the game begins,
Tipster™willcountdownfrom10.Stackasmanyitems
as you can before the time runs out. When the time runs
out, count how many items you were able to stack! Play
again and Tipster™ will move even faster!
Tipster™ Take Down
In this game, Tipster™ will ask you to place as much as
you can on its trays. To attach the Trays, refer to the section titled “Tray Attachment” (p.6). It is
best to balance Tipster™’s accessories, instead of other items. Next, drive Tipster™ around and
seeifyoucanmaketheitemsfallo!
Tipster™ Tricks
Tipster™ will indicate this game by asking, “Want to see some sweet tricks?”. To play this game,
place Tipster™ carefully on its RoboBarrel and press the “Green” button (Right). Once you let
go,Tipster™willbalance.Tipster™willsuggestgoingforaspin–anditmeansit.Simplydrive
forward or spin with the Remote Controller and Tipster™ will balance on the RoboBarrel!
Free Play
In Free Play, you can drive around as you want to. Tipster™ will make comments and whistle as
it goes.
NOTE: If Tipster™ hits an obstacle, it might fall from the RoboBarrel. It is best to play this game
inalarge,openandatarea.
PLAY MODES

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SLEEP MODE
Sleep Mode
Tosavebatterypower,Tipster™isequippedwithaSleepMode.
IfTipster™isleftidlefor20minutesitwillenterSleepMode,aftermakingasound.The
LEDEyeswillturno.
TowakeTipster™fromSleepMode,turnitOFFandthenONagainusingthePowerSwitch
located on its back.
NOTE:IfyouaredoneplayingwithTipster™,turnitousingthePowerSwitchlocatedon
its back.
FAQs
Q&A and Product Support
IfyouareexperiencingdicultieswithTipster™,usethistroubleshootingguideorvisit
www.wowweezone.com for further support.
Q: My Tipster™ has trouble speaking and interacting…
A: Try switching Tipster™ OFF then ON again. If problem persists, try replacing the 4 x
“AA” size Alkaline batteries in Tipster™.
Q: My Tipster™ has trouble performing turns and is moving too slowly…
A: Makesurethereareneitherdirtnorberstrappedaroundthewheels.Ifthereare,
remove carefully, with adult supervision if required. If Tipster™ still moves slowly,
try replacing the 4 x “AA” size Alkaline batteries in Tipster™.
Q: My Tipster™ is not responding to the Remote Controller…
A: MakesurethatyouarepointingtheRemoteControllerattheIRSensorlocatedonthe
top of Tipster™’s head. If Tipster™ still does not respond, try replacing the 3 x “AAA”
size Alkaline batteries in the Remote Controller.