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Tekno the Newborn Puppy Operating Manual The Institute of Robotic Technology has created a new friend for the Original Tekno Robotic Puppy. It’s a newborn pup -- and he has new tricks and talents! Thanks to his artificial intelligence program, (and a few barks, whines, and pants!) Tekno Newborn will let you know how he’s feeling and provide feedback on the care and attention you provide. Tekno Newborn knows how long it’s been since he’s been fed or how long it’s been since you’ve played with him.
2) Initial Set up : After Tekno Newborn is free from his package, remove the pull tab from his bottom. Tekno Newborn is now ready for play! 3) Understanding Tekno Newborn’s software programming : Tekno Newborn uses the latest in artificial intelligence software. He has the intellect of an 8 day old puppy. Puppies aren’t perfect and neither is Tekno Newborn. He can have a mind of his own. Sometimes Tekno Newborn will respond to your commands, and sometime he will do what he wants to do.
• Tekno Newborn has a TOUCH SENSOR: This sensor is used to reward and thank Tekno Newborn for his good deeds. When you pat him on the head or rub him on the top of his head, he becomes very happy. • The MODE BUTTON is used to program Tekno Newborn to do his tricks. • Tekno Newborn powers up or shuts down when you move the ON/OFF SWITCH. • The RESET BUTTON refreshes Tekno Newborn’s memory back to the beginning of his program.
However, if you leave him for a very long time, expect a growl or two until you play with him again. When Tekno Newborn gets sleepy: Puppies can get pretty tuckered out during the course of a day. From time to time , you may hear Tekno Newborn give out a "yawn". As night time approaches, Tekno Newborn’s LIGHT SENSORS will let his computer know it’s time to go to sleep. Like a real puppy, he isn’t always ready for bed. At first you may hear a yawn or whimper.
and moan. You can even tease him with the ball by putting it to his mouth and moving it away quickly. It’s always nice to give him his ball for a while after teasing him! Tekno Newborn’s Emergency Stop: Tekno Newborn will automatically stop moving his legs when he hits an object with his nose while he is walking. You may also hear a grinding noise occasionally if he cannot move. This is normal and will not cause any damage. If you want to make Tekno stop walking at any time, tap him on the nose.
Trick name What Tekno Newborn will do Howl Make a Howling sound when the light changes rapidly. Talk Say words in English: 1) "Tekno" when the mode button is pressed or the light level changes, 2) "Thanks!" when he is fed. Sing and Play music and Dance move in an animated, pre-programmed pattern (to 1 of 2 different songs). Rude Noises Make "Rude" noises.
7. Teaching Tekno Newborn his advanced tricks: Now it’s time to really concentrate. Tekno Newborn’s advanced tricks are a bit more difficult to program, but it’s well worth it. Alarm Clock What Tekno Newborn will do: Wake up and bark at precisely the time you wish. How to program him: First, you need to teach Tekno Newborn to tell time. Press the MODE BUTTON for three seconds until you hear a "Beep" sound. You will see that both of Tekno Newborns eyes are ON.
ATTENTION: If Tekno Newborn’s batteries go dead, are removed or the RESET button is pressed, or the ON/OFF switch is moved to the OFF position, you must reset both the clock and the alarm by repeating the procedures. Tekno Newborn’s Hidden Ball Trick: This is the ultimate trick to master. It will require you to do some acting but this bit of magic will truly amaze your friends! You will need the plastic frame and his special ball.
Shirley can move ONLY ONE space at a time for each bark or howl sound. IMPORTANT: If Shirley is on the last space of the plastic frame and Tekno Newborn instructs her to move OFF of the frame, she should NOT move off of the last space of the frame. Tekno Newborn will ask the audience member to make several moves. When he’s ready to give the answer, Tekno Newborn will turn both of his eyes on and start to bark. He will tell you the number of times of a door that the ball is NOT behind.
8) Replacing Tekno’ s Batteries (Fig 11): Tekno runs by battery power. When his batteries are low, he will not respond to any of your commands. To replace the batteries, unscrew the small screw on the Battery Door on Tekno Newborn’s belly. Pull the Battery door out. Replace the batteries in the orientation shown. USE ONLY ALKALINE BATTERIES. Never use Rechargeable Batteries or they will damage Tekno Newborn’s sensitive electronic circuitry. 4 "AAA" batteries required.
9. Trouble shooting: Difficulty Solution Tekno Newborn' s eyes mistakely flash You are in the CLOCK SET MODE by accident. Press when I press the MODE BUTTON or other the RESET button and try again. inputs. Tekno Newborn does not respond to me when I call him. You are speaking too low. Try to get closer to him, speak louder or clap your hands (he' s always listening). Tekno Newborn fell and his legs or ears popped off. This is normal under extreme conditions. Simply pop the pieces back on.
