AGES 6+ 59294 Asst. Before you play with FURBY be sure to move the "On/Off" switch to the "ON" position. HELPFUL HINTS For the best performance, follow these guidelines: Wait until FURBY has finished speaking and moving before giving another command. 2. Speak loudly and clearly when giving FURBY a command. 3. Use only 4 x 1.5V "AA" or LR6 size ALKALINE batteries with FURBY. 4. Keep background noise low - for best results play with FURBY in a quiet room. 5. FURBY performs best when you sit between 12 and 18 inches away from it, facing it directly. 6. Talk in a normal tone of voice, the way that you would talk to a friend. Pronounce all the syllables of each word clearly. 7. Shouting does not improve voice recognition. 8. Keep the command card handy, and remember that FURBY will respond only to the exact commands on the card. 9. FURBY is a state-of-the-art, electro-mechanical, robotic toy. The mechanical sound you hear when FURBY moves is normal. 10. If FURBY begins acting erratically, please change the batteries with all new alkaline batteries. Product and colors may vary. © 2005 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. TM & ® denote U.S. Trademarks. U.S. Pat. Nos. 6149490, 6514117 & 6537128; AU722816; DE29904916.7 and Patents Pending. PN 6518470000 1. Questions? Call 1 (800) 327-8264 ...