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IM-me
Instructions
• For use with the Girl Tech IM-me.
• Requires Windows-compatible personal computer.
L7281
For 1 user / Ages 8 and up
P/N 823B1700 Rev.A
It’s 4real! You don’t have to be glued to the computer anymore;
with IM-me you can IM family & friends from anywhere in the
house! What r u waiting 4? Let’s go!
Update Friends
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
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Table of Contents
Software Requirements
Software Installation
Uninstalling the Software
New User Registration
Product Registration
Using the IM-me Handheld
Status Lights
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View
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Help
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Some IM Tips
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Building Your IM-me Community
Ask Your Friends
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Invites
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Register Trial Users
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Logging In
Troubleshooting
IM-me Menu
The IM-me Flower in the task bar is RED
I can’t login using the PC program
I lost my login connection using PC
I can’t login using the IM-me handheld
I lost my login connection using the IM-me handheld
The screen names show as online but I can’t send a message to them
I don’t know which PC to connect the handheld to?
The IM-me handheld is functioning poorly or does not respond.
I forgot my password
IM a Friend
IM a Group
Friends List
Log off
Reconnect
Set Up
Exit
IM-me a Friend
Stand By Mode
Using the IM-me PC Program
Logging In
I forgot my user name
Battery installation
Battery Safety Information
Caution
Who’s Online
IM a Friend
Warranty
IM a Group
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NOTE: IM-me does not work with other instant messaging, text messaging or email services.
SOFTWARE REqUIREMENTS
Minimum System Requirements:
Every time Windows launches, IM-me starts automatically so you’re always ready to IM. It also
updates automatically if there’s a newer version of the program from Girl Tech™.
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Windows Vista/XP/2000
800 MHz processor (1.3 GHz recommended)
256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
1 GB free hard disk space
UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
You can uninstall by using the Add/Remove Programs
on the Control Panel.
removing software
USB port
32 MB video card (64 MB recommended)
8x CD or DVD drive
REGISTRATION
New User
Sound card, keyboard, mouse
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On your PC, double-click the IM-me Icon on the desktop or the taskbar to start the
program.
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Left-click on the Blue Flower (Login).
INSTALLATION
Left-click on the Create button to create a new screen name.
NOTE: You must have an internet connection in order to use IM-me!
Enter your Registration code. Your unique code can be found on the Registration card in the
packaging.
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Insert the IM-me USB antenna into a free USB port on your computer and rotate
the antenna so it points up. Warning: Do not connect more than one USB antenna
to a PC!
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Insert the CD-ROM into your computer
If you have the AutoPlay feature on for your
CD-ROM, left-click on the install button and
skip the next two steps.
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If you don’t have AutoPlay enabled, select Start
insert CD
and then Run from the Windows Taskbar.
Type d:\setup.exe (d: refers to your CD-ROM
drive. If your CD-ROM drive letter is not d: use
the appropriate drive letter instead.)
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Follow the installation wizard and complete the prompted tasks
When the IM-me program is running & has a good connection to the internet, a green IM-me
flower appears in the taskbar.
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Open the back of the handheld IM-me and insert 3 AA batteries. Close the back and you’re
ready.
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Create a unique Screen Name and password. These must be 5-10 characters long and are case
sensitive. If you want, write your Screen Name and password on your registration card for
safekeeping.
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Confirm your password
USING THE IM-me HANDHELD
Select your “Hint” question. If you ever forget your password you will be prompted to answer
your “Hint” question to retrieve it.
With your IM-me Handheld, you can walk away from your computer and still chat with your BFF,
whether she’s at her home or yours. Even better, up to four IM-me handhelds can be used per
computer so when your friends come over, they can use IM-me too!
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Enter the answer to your “Hint” question.
Press OK
Status lights
Up/down &
emoticons
That’s it! You’re ready to be CONNECTED to the IM-me network! You can use your IM-me to
contact friends as far away as across the world or as close as in your own house. And you can
use your IM-me from wherever the program is installed, whether it’s your house or your friend’s
house!
Backlight
Menu
Bye
Right
Left
Power
Caps/caps lock
ALT/ALT lock
Caps
1. Press the Caps button to enter an UPPERCASE letter.
2. Press and hold the Caps button to lock your keyboard into UPPERCASE.
ALT
1. Press the ALT button to get alternate keys (like the numbers and Emoticons).
2. Press and hold the ALT button to lock your keyboard into alternate keys.
Status Lights
Steady Green
Unit is ON, fully charged, and no new messages.
Stand-by mode and no new messages.
You have new messages!
Product Registration
Slow Green Flash
quick Green Flash
Red & Green Flash
register. Click on the Register My IM-me and fill out the form. Once you are registered, if you
ever forget your screen name or password, we can help.
Battery low (less than 2 operating hours remaining)
The USB antenna will flash when it is actively connected with the IM-me handheld.
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Press Enter to start an IM session. You can have up to 6 one-to-one sessions open at the same time.
Start IM’ing!
Logging In
Make sure everything’s ready on the computer. A little green flower icon in your taskbar will
tell you that the IM-me program is running and your computer is connected to the internet.
You can send an IM by simply typing a message on your keyboard and pressing Enter to send it.
When you get a new IM you will hear a tone and the new IM will show in the history.
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Press and hold the power button to turn on your IM-me handheld.
After it starts up, enter your screen name and password.
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Tip: Want to insert an Emoticon? Either type in the keys like ) for a
or press the Alt key
Your IM-me will talk to the computer & verify the name. NOTE: If more than one IM-me
antenna is in range, you will be asked to choose which computer you want to use.
to turn the ‘Up/Down’ button into an Emoticon button!
EMOTICONS KEY:
The first time you log on, you will be asked if you want to add a friend:
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Select New Friend from the menu and press enter
Smile
Wink
Sad
Tongue out
Yelling
Crying
Lips are sealed
Cool
Embarrassed
Undecided
Don’t tell
Kissing
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Type in a friend’s IM-me Screen Name and press enter. The handheld will talk to the computer
and add the new name to your friends list. You can have a max of 15 friends on your friends
list at any time.
IM-me Menu
Press the Menu button to bring up these options:
Laughing
Foot in mouth
IM a Friend
IM a Group
Start a one-to-one IM with a friend.
Host an IM group with a bunch of friends. As host, you can remove or add
names to your IM session.
If you receive a new IM in another open session, the LED will flash and arrows will flash on the
side of the current session name. Press Left or Right to review the new message.
Friends List
Log Off
Add or remove screen names from your friends list.
Log off the IM-me network.
Tip: Having a problem reading the screen? Turn on the backlight! The backlight will turn off
automatically if no buttons are pressed. Press any button to turn it back on.
Reconnect
Use this to reconnect or change your PC connection. If you don’t know the
PC’s name go to the PC, right-click on My Computer, select Properties & then
select Computer Name.
To close your IM Session, press the Bye! button. Once you end a session, the history for that
session will be erased.
Setup
Change setup features (Contrast, Password Lock to turn on/off your password,
and Lock to lock your IM-me immediately)
Stand-by Mode
Your IM-me handheld will go into Stand-by mode if you leave it alone for 5 minutes. While in
Stand-by mode, you are still logged on and can receive IM’s. To wake your IM-me, press the
power button; you might have to re-enter your password as well, depending on if you have the
password lock on your IM-me.
Exit
Exit the menu
IM a Friend
Press the Who’s Online button to search for friends that are ready to IM. Both you AND your
friends must have each other listed on your Friends List before you can IM each other. After
the information is loaded:
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Press the Left or Right buttons to select a screen name.
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IM a Friend
USING THE IM-me PC PROGRAM
Under your Screen Name will appear a list of all your friends. Next to them will
be flowers that indicate whether they are online (pink) or offline (blue).
To start your IM-me PC program, just double-click on the IM-me flower (on the desktop or the
taskbar).
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Select a screen name with a pink flower (online)
Click the IM a friend icon
Menu Icons
A window with your friends’ screen name will appear
Start IM’ing!
IM a Group
A fun way for friends to talk, as Host, you can add or remove friends from the
group as you choose.
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Click on the IM a Group Icon
Click on the Add button
Select screen names to invite, making sure they are all pink (online).
As screen names accept your invitation you will see them join.
You can include up to 6 friends in your group chat
Start IM’ing
IM session window
Friends List
Update Friends
This lets you change your Friends list.
IM-me Connected
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Click on the Update friends list Icon.
To Add a friend, type in their screen name and press Add.
To Remove a friend, type in their screen name and press Remove.
Logging In
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Press the Blue Flower icon to log in
Enter your Screen Name and password
Go to Girl Tech
Click on this icon to check out all the new stuff happening in the Girl Tech
World!
Press OK. Your screen name will display in the top line.
[NOTE: Only one screen name can be logged in at a time on your PC]
Other Options
Who’s Online?
All of the options found by pressing the Icon buttons can also be accessed by
using the Menu bar. Some additional options in the Menu are:
Click this icon to update the status of the screen names in your Friends List to
see who’s online and available.
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File:
Register Trial Users
Once your friends have their own IM-me, they can officially register with their new
registration code. Instead of having to create a new screen name, they press the Register Trial
Users button. Then, they enter in their new code, old screen name and old password and they’re
ready to go!
Register Trial User
Change Screen Name / Password
Exit
Register a trial user screen name
Lets you alter your profile
Exits the program
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TROUBLESHOOTING
For most problems, we suggest checking the following options first:
Tool Bar
Status Bar
Show or Hide the Icon Tool Bar.
Show or Hide the Status Bar
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Check to make sure the PC program is running (the flower is on in the taskbar).
Check to make sure you are connected to the internet (the flower is green).
Help:
The IM-me Flower in the task bar is RED
Option 1: Close IM-me by choosing Exit under the file menu, then re-starting it.
About IM-me
Check for update
Shows you what version of IM-me you own.
Forces the program to see if there’s an update
available for the IM-me PC software.
Option 2: Restart your PC
Option 3: Check your firewall software. Some firewall settings can prevent IM-me from
connecting to the internet.
Some IM Tips
Want to throw in some Emoticons? Click on the Emoticon button and make your selection or do
it the old-fashioned way with short keys.
I can’t login using the PC program
Option 1: Check to make sure screen name and password are correct. Remember they are both
case sensitive.
You can also change the font size from regular to large or back again.
Lastly, when you’re done, remember to press the X in the upper right corner to close your
session.
Option 2: Check for IM-me updates by pressing Help.
Option 3: Try logging in again
BUILDING YOUR IM-me COMMUNITY
I lost my login connection using PC
Option 1: Check for IM-me updates by pressing Help.
The best thing about IM-me is that it’s YOUR community and YOU get to choose who’s invited!
Here’s how to build your IM-me friends list.
Ask Your Friends
Option 2: Try logging in again
I can’t login using the IM-me handheld
Do any of your friends have IM-me? How about their friends? Would you like to talk to them?
You can have up to 15 friends stored in your friends list at any time but remember, they have to
have YOU listed as well before you can start IM’ing.
Option 1: Check to see that only one USB antenna is being used and that it is properly
connected and flashing.
Option 2: Check to make sure screen name and password are correct. Remember they are both
case sensitive.
Invites
Don’t know anyone with an IM-me then spread the word! Press “Go to Girl tech website” icon
navigate to the “Invites” and print them out for your friends and tell them to down load the PC
program and create a trial user screen name.
Option 3: Check for IM-me updates by pressing Help.
Option 4: Try logging in again
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I lost my login connection using the IM-me handheld
Option 1: Walk closer to the USB antenna.
I forgot my user name
Option 1: If you filled out your registration card and hid it, dig it up and see what you wrote.
Option 2: Check to see that only one USB antenna is being used and that it is properly
connected and flashing.
Option 2: If you registered your product, call 1-800-803-9611 toll-free any weekday from
9:00am to 7:00pm EST and Saturday’s 11:00am to 5:00pm EST. or find us on the web
service.mattel.com
Option 3: Check for IM-me updates by pressing Help.
Option 4: Try logging in again
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Option 5: Warning: The USB antenna can’t function when the PC goes into Hibernation or
standby. Check your PC settings under Control panel / power options and make sure
hibernation and stand by are set to “Never” is you always want be able to use your
Handheld.
This game is powered by three (3) AA (LR6) batteries.
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Using a screwdriver, loosen the screw until the battery compartment door can be removed.
Insert three (3) AA (LR6) batteries (we recommend alkaline) as indicated inside the battery
compartment.
The screen names show as online but I can’t send a message to them
Option 1: Press Who’s Online to update screen name status
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Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screw with a screwdriver. Do not over-
tighten.
I don’t know which PC to connect the handheld to?
Adult Supervision Is Recommended When Changing Batteries.
On the PC you want to use, locate the computer name by:
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Right-clicking on My Computer
Select Properties
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
In exceptional circumstances batteries may leak fluids that can cause a chemical burn injury or
ruin your product. To avoid battery leakage:
Select Computer Name
Press the Left or Right on the IM-me handheld until you see the same name, then press enter.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
The IM-me handheld is functioning poorly or does not respond.
Option 1: Use a thin blunt object to press the “Reset” button on the handheld
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
Option 2: If this continues, replace the batteries with new ones.
I forgot my password
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Dispose of batteries safely.
Option 1: From the IM-me PC program, Log in and select the Forgot button. Type in your
screen name and select your ‘hint’ question. Answer it to receive your password.
Option 2: If you filled out your registration card and hid it, dig it up and see what you wrote.
Option 3: If you registered your product, call 1-800-803-9611 toll-free any weekday from
9:00am to 7:00pm EST and Saturday’s 11:00am to 5:00pm EST. or find us on the web
service.mattel.com
• Do not dispose of this product in a fire. The batteries inside may explode or leak.
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CAUTION
6-MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY FOR USA
(This product warranty is valid in the United States and Canada only)
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Sometimes, a build-up of static electricity (from carpets, etc) may cause the game to stop
working. Just reset the game, by removing the battery and it will work again.
Radica Games Limited warrants this product for a period of 6 months from the original
purchase date under normal use against defective workmanship and materials (batteries
excluded). This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, unreasonable
use, negligence, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in material or
workmanship. Radica Games Limited will not be liable for any costs incurred due to loss of use
of this product or other incidental or consequential costs, expenses or damages incurred by the
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In an environment with radio frequency interference, the product may malfunction and
require user to reset the product. The unit may also malfunction when there is radio
interference on the power line and signal line. The unit will revert to normal operation when
the interference stops.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
purchaser. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other legal rights, which vary from state to state.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
In the event of a defect covered under this warranty, first call the toll-free number listed
below. Many problems can be solved in this manner. If necessary, you will be instructed to return
the product, postage prepaid and insured, to the address below. Enclose your name, address,
dated sales receipt, and a brief explanation of the defect. Replacement, and return shipment,
will be free of charge.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 1-800-803-9611. Hours: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Eastern Time; Monday - Friday;
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday.
ADDRESS FOR RETURNS: CONSUMER RELATIONS, 636 GIRARD AVENUE, EAST AURORA,
NY 14052.
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
IMPORTANT: Before returning the unit for repair, test it with fresh alkaline batteries.
Even new batteries may be defective or weak and low battery power is a frequent cause of
unsatisfactory operation.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
6 MONTH PRODUCT WARRANTY FOR UK
(This product warranty is valid in the United Kingdom only)
Keep these instructions for future reference as they contain important information.
All products in the RADICA® range are fully guaranteed for a period of 6 months from the
original purchase date under normal use, against defective workmanship and materials
(batteries excluded).
Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with household waste
(2002/96/EC). Check your local authority for recycling advice and facilities.
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, unreasonable use, negligence,
improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship.
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In the unlikely event that you do experience a problem within the first 6 months, please
telephone the Technical Support team: Tel. 01628500303.
IMPORTANT: Always test the product with fresh alkaline batteries. Even new batteries may be
defective or weak and low battery power is a frequent cause of unsatisfactory operation.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN ADDITION TO YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
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