The Ktamaga Handbook: Usage

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## 3. Usage

## 3.1 General Usage

This is the main screen.

### FUNCTIONS

The top and bottom screen shows the functions. On the top row of menu includes Feeding , Lights , Game and Medical Doctor . On the bottom row of menu includes Toilet Flush , Health Meter and Discipline . When the far right of the bottom lit up with a Happy/Sad face , you got to do something to the Tamagotchi. Check the Health Meter!

### FEEDING

To feed your Tamagotchi, press this button. You will see two choices-MEAL OR SNACK. Press the appropriate button to give Tamagotchi its food. A meal will make Tamagotchi full by one box and snacks does not make Tamagotchi full.

### LIGHTS ON OR OFF

Press button to turn on/off the lights. You can only switch lights on/off, when Tama's sleeping.

### PLAYING

Playing games makes Tamagotchi happy. Press button to start the game. The objective of the game is to guess which way does Tamagotchi will look. If you guess it will move left, then press <- or if you guess it will move right, then press ->. Every game has 5 chances. After the five chances, you will see the score. If Tamagotchi is happy, it will increase its mood level. Press X to quit the game. Playing games can reduce Tamagotchi's weight.

### TAMA'S SICK

Sometimes, Tamagotchi is sick and you will see a skull head at the right of the screen. To cure it, press this button. If the skull does not disappear, give it another jab.

### CLEANING

When you see a "mess" on the bottom left of the screen, this means that Tamagotchi has just used the toilet. In order to flush it, press this button and the screen will be "flushed". NOTE: Tamagotchi will get ill if you don't flush the toilet for a long time.

### HEALTH METER

This Health Meter informs you of the Tamagotchi's Age, Weight, Discipline Level, Happiness and Hunger. Press to check on the status of your Tamagotchi. You will first see the age and weight of your pet, then you will see Tamagotchi's Discipline Level, its hunger and finally, the Happiness Level. Remember, the more the hearts, the more it is better.

### BAD TAMAGOTCHI!

Moving along the bottom menu to the right from the Meter and you will see a icon which is like a Pac Man shouting. This is the Discipline Icon. You will use this function when Tamagotchi do not want to eat even though it is hungry, do not want to play with you or it beeps for no reason. Remember, more discipline means a more well behaved pet!

### ATTENTION

If your Tamagotchi wants attention , it will beep and this icon will turn red. This icon will automatically turn off when Tamagotchi is satisfied with your actions.

### How to take care for your Tamagotchi

- First of all, Tamagotchi needs lots of attention every 10-30 minutes or so. Don't forget to give it what it wants!
- Discipline it when it does not eat even though it is hungry, when it does not want to play with you or when it beeps for no reason. If you discipline it even though it is right, it will cry and will become a very bad creature.
- If Tamagotchi falls asleep, all functions will not be able to work except for the lights function. But remember,Tamagotchi will wake up by itself and turn on the lights by itself. If you wake him up, it will get sick easily and restless. When Tamagotchi is sick, even though it is sleeping, you can give it an injection or two. When it uses the toilet while sleeping, you cannot flush the toliet until it wakes up.

- Don't overfeed the Tamagotchi. This will shorten its life. Don't overfeed it with snacks. It will become fatter. Snacks are used for making Tamagotchi happy when you don't have time to play with it. But bear in mind that there is a limit and more snacks means more stomachachs!

## 3.2 Official Instructions from Ban Dai:

These are the official instructions from Ban Dai:

### BANDAI'S OFFICIAL

# TAMAGOTCHI

INSTRUCTIONS

Now that you have your Tamagotchi, you must do these three things:

1) Wake up Tamagotchi from its million light-year sleep by removing the insulating sheet (pull paper tab from side of body).

2) Set the tamagotchi communication screen (Reset operation). Press the reset switch on the rear of the egg with a pointed object. NOTE: Remember not to press the reset switch too hard when using a sharp rod, pencils, sharp pens, etc.

3) Adjust the time difference between Tamagotchi's planet and earth (Timer set). First press the middle button (B) to bring up the timer screen. Use the left button (A) to set the hours and the B button to set the minutes. Once you have set the correct time, press the right button (C) to set the timer. Next, return to the main screen by pressing the B button again.

When you have completed these three steps, a pulsating egg will appear. Tamagotchi will hatch in about 5 minutes.

NOTE: During this time only the timer and reset functions are available.

As soon as Tamagotchi hatches, it will beep at you for attention. This is where the health meter comes in handy. You can determine the mood, health and behavior of Tomagotchi with the health meter. Tamagotchi will need to be fed and played with soon after it hatches. In order to start Tamagotchi on a good growth path, you must take good care of Tamagotchi right from the start.

FEED: Press A button until knife and fork icon is highlighted, then press B. Select either Meal or Snack by pressing the B button to feed Tamagotchi. Be careful not to over feed Tamagotchi; if you do it will refuse to eat.

LIGHT: Press A button until the light bulb icon is highlighted, then press the B button. Select either On or Off by pressing the A button to move the arrow, then press the B button. The light should be turned off when Tamagotchi is sleeping, or it might get restless! Tamagotchi will automaticlly turn the light on when wakes up.

DUCK: Just like real pets, Tamagotchi goes to the bathroom. If droppings appear on the screen, it must be cleaned up right away or Tamagotchi will get sick. Press the A button until the Duck icon is highlighted, then press the B button to flush the screen. Tamagotchi will be very happy after the mess is cleaned up.

HEALTH METER: Check Tamagotchi's health, by pressing the A button until the Health Meter icon is highlighted, then press B button to check Tamagotchi's age/weight, discipline, hunger and happiness. After you have checked all the screens to see if Tamagotchi needs anything, press C to return to the main screen. You should also check this screen if Tamagotchi beeps at you and the "attention" icon is highlighted.

PLAY: Press A button until the bat and ball icon is highlighted, then press B button to begin the game. The object is to guess which way Tamagotchi will turn. To choose left, press the A button, to choose right, press the B button. If you choose the correct direction, Tamagotchi will be happy. There are 5 chances in each game to match Tamagotchi; the more you match, the happier Tamagotchi will be. To stop the game press the C button. After playing, check the happiness meter to see if it went up or down.

MEDICINE: If a "skull" image appears, Tamagotchi is sick and needs medicine. Press A button until the medicine icon is highlighted, then press B. Sometimes 2 or 3 injections are needed before Tamagotchi is well.

ATTENTION: When this icon is highlighted, Tamagotchi needs something. Check the Health Meter, to determine what Tamagotchi needs. If Tamagotchi doesn't need anything, it must be disciplined or the Attention Icon will stay highlighted.

DISCIPLINE: Tamagotchi needs discipline if it:

1) beeps even though it is full and happy

2) won't eat when it is hungry

3) won't play games when it is not very happy. If you neglect to discipline Tamagotchi when needed, it might grow up into an unattractive, bad mannered alien.

HAPPINESS AND HUNGER STATUS CHECK

There are a total of 4 hearts on the "Happy" and "Hunger" screens and they start out empty. The more hearts that are filled, the better satisfied Tamagotchi is. You must feed or play with Tamagotchi in order to fill the empty hearts. If you keep Tamagotchi full and happy, it will grow into a cute, happy cyber creature. If you neglect Tamagotchi, it will grow into an unattractive alien.

DISCIPLINE STATUS CHECK

As the meter moves towards the right, it indicates you are raising a well-behaved Tamagotchi.

The higher the discipline scale the less trouble and better behaved Tamagotchi will be. The key to increasing the discipline meter is to make sure you scold Tamagotchi when necessary. If Tamagotchi beeps at you for no reason, you must discipline it.

Tamagotchi needs discipline if it:

- beeps at you even though it is full and happy

- won't eat when it is hungry

- won't play games when it is not very happy

AGE AND WEIGHT CHECK

Converts and displays Tamagotchi's growth information in earth units.

BIOLOGY

- One earth day is equal to about one year for Tamagotchi.

- Tamagotchi will change appearance several times before it reaches its adult form.

- It seems that the shape, personality and life of each Tamagotchi is based on how well you take care of it. Each time you hatch a new Tamagotchi it could grow up to be any one of several adult forms. Tomagotchi will always return to its home planet. How well you care for it helps determine how long Tamagotchi will stay on Earth. When it is time for Tamagotchi to return to its home planet, there is nothing you can do. But, don't worry, you can always hatch another egg.

WILL YOU BE A GOOD CARETAKER FOR TAMAGOTCHI?

0-5 YEARS: Try harder next time

6-10 YEARS: Room for improvement

11-16 YEARS: Good job

17-22 YEARS: Excellent

23+ YEARS: Amazing!

In order to hatch another Tamagotchi, press the A and C buttons simultaneously and a new pulsating egg will appear. In about 5 minutes a new Tamagotchi will be born. Maybe you will raise a different version of Tamagotchi this time. Try it and see.

TIMER FUNCTION

When you want to know the time, press the B button when no icons are highlighted and the time will appear on the screen. To return to the main screen, press the B button again.

In order to re-set the time, press the B button to bring up the timer. Press the A and C buttons simultaneously and the word "SET" will appear on the screen. Then follow the same instructions used to set the timer. Press C button again to return to regular time. Press B again to return to the main screen.

NOTE: Timer cannot be adjusted if Tamagotchi is preparing to return to its home planet.

WHEN TO RESET

- When you want to let Tamagotchi return home

- When you have changed batteries

- If Tamagotchi is not functioning properly

- When you want to begin raising a new Tamagotchi
NOTE: Remember, do not press the reset button too hard when using a pointed object.

SOUND

After Tamagotchi has hatched, the sound can be turned off by pressing the A and C buttons simultaneously. To restore the sound, press A and C again.

BATTERIES

Replace the batteries if the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is weak.

1) Loosen the screws on the back side. Remove the cover together with the screws.

2) Take out the old batteries. Insert 2 new LR44 batteries, making sure to match "+" and "-" signs properly. Be sure to use both new batteries, do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix ALKALINE, STANDARD or RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. Dispose of used batteries properly.

3) Replace the cover and tighten the screws.

4) Reset the timer and a new Tamagotchi will hatch in 5 minutes.

Copyright Bandai 1996-1997.

## 3.3 Tamagotchi-Types

The following picture shows the types a tamagotchi can have:

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