VTech CreatiVision Instructions Manual page 7

The structures of the hand-controls:
• Each side of the Hand controller has a Push key which has a particular function
shown by an OVERLAY of a game.
• Control joystick is unmarked, but it controls 16 discrete directions. Up on the
joystick (away from the keypad) is Up on the television screen; Down on the joystick
(toward the keypad) is Down on the television screen, the remaining 14 other
direction points are equally spaced between these two.
To move an object on the screen push the joystick in the direction in which you want
motion to take place. To stop motion, stop pushing the joystick.
• Each Hand Control has 24 keys on its keypad. Each key is marked with a different
character.
The function of these keys is determined by an OVERLAY of each particular game.
With each game cartridge there are 2 OVERLAYS; one for each Hand Control. The
overlay can be pushed into a slot as shown in the diagram so as to fit exactly over the
keys. You must make sure that the overlay is all the way in the slot so that you can press
the right key under the overlay to get the action you want.
PRECAUTIONS
1 . Keep the Main Unit, Hand Controls and game cartridges away from liquids.
2. Avoid exposing the game cartridges, the Main Unit or Hand Controls to excessive
heat. Please keep them in good ventilation conditions.
3. Switch off power when not in use.
4. Do not drop the Main Unit, Hand Controls or game cartridges. Handle them with
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