Sinclair Recreated ZX Spectrum User Manual page 2

1 - The Recreated ZX Spectrum - At a Glance
The Recreated ZX Spectrum - Overview
This User Manual (Quick Start) describes the
Recreated ZX Spectrum for phones, tablets, Macs,
PCs and (to a limited extent) connected TVs.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE USING THE RECREATED
DEVICE, PLEASE VIEW THE SHORT FILM -
"OPERATING GUIDE". IT CAN BE FOUND AT
www.RecreatedZXSpectrum.com
To download the complete User Guide please go to
RecreatedZXSpectrum.com or search online using
the search term, 'Recreated ZX Spectrum'.
'Battery Compartment Cover'
'Faux Vents'
'Rubber Pads'
'OFF / ON Switch'
- Left (Power OFF)
- Right (Power ON)
Buttons, Sockets and Switches
Most of what you do with the Recreated ZX Spectrum will be done through the 40 keys of the Rubber Keyboard. A
few physical buttons and switches control basic functions, such as turning on and turning off the Recreated ZX
Spectrum and connecting it to other devices.
OFF / ON Switch: Use it to turn the Recreated ZX Spectrum OFF and ON.
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PAIR Button (Bluetooth ): Use it to make the Recreated ZX Spectrum discoverable by other Bluetooth devices.
STATUS LED: Use it to monitor the Recreated ZX Spectrum's status. See complete User Guide for details.
LAYER Switch: Use it to switch between the Recreated ZX Spectrum's 'Game Mode' - Left (A) and its 'QWERTY
Mode' - Right (B).
5V DC Socket (Micro USB): Use it to power the Recreated ZX Spectrum (when no batteries are tted), to refresh the
batteries (when rechargeable batteries are tted) and to use it as a wired keyboard or to connect it to an accessory.
WARNING: Fit rechargeable batteries to avoid damaging the recreated device when the 5V DC Socket (Micro
USB) is in use. If in doubt, remove the batteries before connecting the (USB) Cable.
Battery Compartment Cover: Use it to access and to enclose the Battery Compartment.
'Rubber Keyboard' 'Metal Face Plate' (Mat Finish)
- 40 keys with legends - with key legends and rainbow motif
'Battery Compartment'
AA
'Rechargeable 'AA'
Batteries'
- (x2)
'PAIR Button' '5V DC Socket' (Micro USB)
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(Bluetooth ) - Power
- Press and hold - Battery Refresh
for 1 second - Wired Keyboard / Data
OFF/ON STATUS PAIR
'STATUS LED' 'LAYER Switch'
- Off - Blue (for 3s)
- Left (A) - Game Mode
- Blue (Flashing for 60s) - Red (3 ashes) - Right (B) - QWERTY Mode
- Red (constant)
- Red (Flashing)
Accessories. What's Included? What Else Is Needed?
The following accessories are (or may be) included with the Recreated ZX Spectrum (depending upon
the variant) or may be included as downloadable items.
(USB) Cable. The (USB) Cable is a USB to Micro USB connector. Use it to connect the
'Anti-glare Casing'
Recreated ZX Spectrum to: power it (when no batteries are tted), refresh the
rechargeable batteries (when rechargeable batteries are tted), use it as a wired
keyboard or connect an accessory.
recreated device and to learn how to program in Sinclair BASIC.
FREE Recreated ZX Spectrum app: The FREE Recreated ZX Spectrum app is a
downloadable app.
RecreatedZXSpectrum.com
include Chuckie Egg, Sinclair BASIC and a huge game bundle. New games are available with each update of the
app and the ONLINE web app. Use them to: play games, program in Sinclair BASIC and access the recreated
device's additional features and exclusive content.
The following accessories are (or may be) required to operate the Recreated ZX Spectrum (depending upon the
variant).
Rechargeable 'AA' Battery (x2). Ni-MH recommended, (not included). Not required when
the recreated device is being used as a wired USB keyboard.
LAYER 5V DC
A B
2 - Getting Started
Connecting to a compatible Phone, Tablet, Mac, PC or connected TV
To connect the Recreated ZX Spectrum to a compatible phone, tablet, Mac, PC or connected TV by
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Bluetooth ('Wireless'): Turn the Recreated ZX Spectrum ON. The STATUS LED will illuminate (blue) for
approximately 3 second. Press and hold the PAIR Button for approximately 1 second. The STATUS LED will ash
(blue). Whilst the STATUS LED is ashing (blue), the Recreated ZX Spectrum is discoverable by other Bluetooth
devices. Refer to the user guide provided with your compatible device for instructions on how to complete the
connection. As soon as the Recreated ZX Spectrum is connected, its STATUS LED will stop ashing (blue) and it
can be used.
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If the connection is not complete within about one minute, the STATUS LED will stop ashing (blue) and the
Recreated ZX Spectrum will no longer be discoverable by other Bluetooth devices. If this happens, repeat the
steps outlined above.
The Recreated ZX Spectrum features Bluetooth 3.0 It supports Secure Simple Pairing and so does not require a
PIN Code when pairing with other devices featuring Bluetooth 2.1 and later.
Note: If you have difculty completing the connection between the Recreated ZX Spectrum and other Bluetooth
devices, refer to the user guide provided with your compatible device for instructions on nding and adjusting its
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Bluetooth settings. Once there, check whether Recreated ZX Spectrum or similar is listed. If it is, remove it. Then,
repeat the steps outlined above.
User Manual: The User Manual is a downloadable document and in
addition to being an extension to this document it includes a re-print of the original Sinclair
ZX Spectrum user manuals, 'Introduction Sinclair ZX Spectrum' and 'BASIC Programming
Sinclair ZX Spectrum'. Use it to: improve your understanding of the features and benets of
Recreated ZX Spectrum ONLINE web app:
The Recreated ZX Spectrum ONLINE web app is
available online. The app and the ONLINE web app
A compatible Phone, Tablet, Mac, PC or (now or in
the future) connected TV device.
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