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Introduction

As you push deeper into the post-apocalyptic world you know and love so well, do so with this facsimile of the iconic RobCo Industries Personal Information Processor 3000. 

This Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas Pip-Boy replica is not a toy, it is an exquisitely detailed die-cast metal and ABS version of the iconic device that graces every Vault Dweller’s arm from the day they turn ten in the Fallout 3 universe. 

This meticulously engineered arm-worn device, featuring a working IPS LCD screen that replicates the look and sound of a vintage CRT, has been designed to take you to a place where the richly detailed Fallout world flows around you like never before. Tune the working FM radio to hear your favorite real-world radio station; illuminate dark corners of your own personal wasteland with its bright LED flashlight; tap to fix the glitching vertical hold or check out the environment for radiation spikes using the dynamic tilt-to-click Geiger counter simulation. Use your Pip-Boy as a reliable enough timepiece, complete with alarm clock function, to ensure that whether your quest takes you through your own ruined future, or finds you waking from a deep and dream-filled sleep, you can measure time’s passing with this functional device. 

This Pip-Boy 3000 is more than just a replica – it’s tangible, wearable evidence of the captivating world of post-apocalyptic survival. So take at least your left hand out of your pocket and limber up like a pro; it’s time to prepare for a Wasteland experience the likes of which you’ve only dreamt about.

Using your Pip-Boy 3000

The Pip-Boy 3000 housing is constructed from a mix of die-cast zinc and engineering-grade ABS, all coated in a robust silk-finish paint with silver detailing. The Pip-Boy is brought to life by a four-inch, 320 x 480 in-plane switching (IPS) LCD display [1] tucked behind a water-clear Tritan screen, as its FM radio blasts out audio via the two-watt speaker. The Pip-Boy’s cuff lining is a soft grade of cold-cast fabric-coated polyurethane foam [2]. 

The Pip-Boy 3000 has been issued to you in a protective transit case. Take care when lifting the Pip-Boy out of the transit case, ensuring that you lift the stand at the same time as it is nested into the cuff area of the Pip-Boy. The spacer bar, USB data-capable charging cable, hex tool, and antenna extension cable are also stored in the transit case. Keep these Pip-Boy accessory components safely in the transit case when not in use.

The Pip-Boy’s display stand is machined from a solid plate of aluminum finished by sandblasting and laser etching, with a TPR (thermoplastic rubber) docking comb [3] and a soft rubber layer coating its base. The charging stand also acts as a neat place to store the Pip-Boy’s spacer bar hex tool [4].

Charging the Pip-Boy

Before first use, charge your Pip-Boy for at least five hours or until it is fully charged. To charge, insert the USB-C cable supplied into the USB-C socket on the back of the Pip-Boy [5], and connect to a suitable 5V-powered USB socket. It is recommended that the Pip-Boy is placed on its display stand while charging. While the Pip-Boy is charging, the four vertical slots under the screen will glow orange. The orange glow pulses gently while the Pip-Boy is charging; when the Pip-Boy is fully charged the orange glow is steady.

When the Pip-Boy is charging and the screen is powered on, the Pip-Boy also indicates its charging status via a miniature thunderflash and battery icon displayed in the top left of the display. 

Battery charge status and current battery voltage are displayed on the Engineering screen (STATS > Status > ENG).

When powered down and not charging, the Pip-Boy enters hibernation mode during which it can last around six months on a full charge. When fully charged, the lithium polymer power cell provides approximately eight hours of screen time (or four hours of screen time with the radio playing). These timings are given only as a guide, as the duration will depend on a number of factors such as the screen brightness setting, the volume of the radio, and other environmental factors.

Powering up the Pip-Boy

The Pip-Boy is powered up and down using a long press (three seconds) of the power button [6]. Each time the Pip-Boy is powered up it goes through an in-universe initializing boot sequence. To conserve power, and for convenience, the Pip-Boy’s display can be turned off by a short press (momentary press-click) of the power button. If the Pip-Boy has been turned off by a short press, then the display is turned back on by a short press of the Power Button.

If the Pip-Boy is running on internal power, the display will turn off (timeout) after a set amount of time. The display can be turned back on after a display timeout by a short press of the power button. By default the display timeout is set to five minutes. Adjust the timeout in the Settings submenu  (DATA > Settings > Display > Display timeout). When the Pip-Boy is plugged into a charging supply, the display does not automatically time out.

Installing the Pip-Boy

When installing the Pip-Boy on your arm, it is easier if you are sitting down. Undo the catch [7] at the bottom of the housing by pressing on the part of the catch nearest the four slots and carefully open the Pip-Boy. Rest it, cuff side up, on a soft, non-abrasive surface (such as your knee) with the smaller end pointing away from you. Place your left forearm into the Pip-Boy, over the hinge so that your hand just clears the end of the cuff, and carefully close it around your forearm, ensuring that you don’t pinch your arm in the join between the two halves as the case closes. Ensure the locking catch is closed so that the surface of the latch is flush with the Pip-Boy housing.

If the Pip-Boy is loose on your arm, move it slightly further up your forearm, or wear it over the top of a garment sleeve.

If the Pip-Boy is too tight to fit your arm, remove one or both of the pieces of foam padding, and/or install the spacer bar. 

Fitting the spacer bar

Using the RobCo hex tool supplied, remove the small blanking screw on the back lower edge of the rear cuff housing [8] and store carefully for future use.

Snap the spacer bar into place. The spacer bar is a tight fit. Push the spacer bar’s U-shaped bracket over the catch part of the rear cuff housing. Note that you will need to help the spacer bar end barbs over the edge of the cuff housing rim [9] so that they can engage with the cuff housing before it will be able to snap fully into place.

Using the RobCo hex tool, screw the two locking screws (supplied) into place [10] and [11].

Store the RobCo hex tool in the front of the Pip-Boy stand [4] or in the transit case.

Note that with the spacer bar installed, opening and closing the cuff latch and placing the Pip-Boy on the display stand are unaffected. However, with the spacer bar installed, while the Pip-Boy will rest in the transit case, the transit case lid will not be able to close fully. Please remove the spacer bar if you wish to store the Pip-Boy in the transit case with the lid closed.

Congratulations, whether you have fitted the spacer bar or not, your Pip-Boy is now installed on your arm and you are now ready to enjoy your Pip-Boy 3000.

Displaying the Pip-Boy

The Pip-Boy has been designed to be exhibited. Using the display stand is the perfect way to put your Pip-Boy on show. To mount the Pip-Boy on the display stand, place the stand on a level surface and slide the display stand comb features [12] into the four front slots below the screen [13].

Lean the Pip-Boy down and back so that the back of the catch [14] rests securely in the bottom of the stand cradle [15]. 

Always ensure that the stand is placed safely on a secure and level surface. Take care not to leave the charging cable trailing next to the Pip-Boy where it could get snagged by people walking past or children playing nearby.

The Pip-Boy can be charged when on display.

Controlling and using your Pip-Boy

The Pip-Boy has over 50 different screens and thousands of list entries spread throughout the Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas Pip-Boy modes, as well as a playable minigame.

Navigation is controlled by the STATS, ITEMS and DATA mode selection buttons [16], the page selector knob [17], the scroll wheel [18], and the thumbwheel [19].

STATS – ITEMS – DATA
mode selection buttons

Pressing any of the orange buttons [16] illuminates that button and sets the Pip-Boy to that mode.

Page selector

Different pages within each mode are accessed by turning the page selector knob [17]. In STATS mode you can access the Status, S.P.E.C.I.A.L., Skills, Perks and General pages. ITEMS mode accesses the Weapons, Apparel, Aid, Misc and Ammo pages. DATA mode accesses the Settings, World Map, Quests, Notes and Radio pages.

Scroll wheel

To the left of the screen, the scroll wheel [18] has a scrolling, short press click and long press click action. Use the scroll wheel to scroll up and down lists on the left hand side of the display and select list items in most pages.

Thumbwheel

At the top right corner of the Pip-Boy, the thumbwheel [19] has a rolling action. The thumbwheel is used to scroll text when it overflows its text box, adjust inventory item quantities and help control the cursor in the minigame.

LED flashlight

Illuminate dark corners with the bright LED flashlight (torch). Long-pressing the ITEMS button illuminates the bright LED flashlight. (CAUTION. Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not stare at the flashlight LED; doing so may be harmful to the eye. Do not shine the flashlight into other people’s eyes).

The Flashlight has a Morse code mode which is set to flash SOS, or the text can be edited so that the flashlight can flash out your own personalized message in Morse code.

Headphone socket

Plug headphones (not supplied) into the 3.5 mm headphone jack socket to listen to your Pip-Boy in peace (yours and everyone else’s), while improving your radio reception in areas with a weak signal.

Antenna extension

When not using headphones with the Pip-Boy, plug in the antenna extension (supplied) to increase FM radio reception in areas with weaker signals.

Fallout 3 or Fallout: New Vegas

(DATA > Settings > Pip-Boy mode )

The Pip-Boy has been programmed to function as a Fallout 3 or Fallout New Vegas Pip-Boy and has unique content for each of those two uber modes. To switch between Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, click the ITEMS mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] to highlight Settings. Use the scroll wheel [18] to highlight “Pip-Boy mode” and press click to change mode.

When the mode is selected, a short audio cue is played and the color of the display is set to green for Fallout 3 and amber for Fallout: New Vegas. Note the color will not change automatically if a standard color or custom color has been selected in the Display Color menu.

STATS mode

To enter STATS mode click the left mode button. STATS gives information on your Status, your S.P.E.C.I.A.L. characteristics, Skills, Perks and General information about your situation (or your reputation with factions in New Vegas mode).

Status

(STATS > Status)
The Pip-Boy’s Status screen enables you to check your condition (CND), the radiation levels around you (RAD), what time it is (CLK) and the internal state of the Pip-Boy (ENG).
To access the Status screen, click the STATS mode button and rotate the Page Selector to highlight Status. Use the scroll wheel to select a menu item.

CND – condition

Scroll to highlight CND to check and adjust your condition. Use the thumbwheel to change your limb and body condition. Press-click the thumbwheel to toggle the “intoxicated” face on or off.

RAD – radiation

Scroll to highlight RAD. The radiation screen simulates a Geiger counter. Using the Pip-Boy internal accelerometer, tilting the Pip-Boy at different angles increases or decreases the apparent amount of ambient ionizing radiation. When the Pip-Boy screen is vertical, the Geiger clicks are greatly reduced. As the Pip-Boy is tilted away from you and the screen becomes more horizontal, the Geiger clicks increase.

At high levels of simulated radiation, the rad meter will glow red.

EFF- Effects

The Effects screen will currently always show “NO STATUS EFFECTS”.  We’re planning to implement functionality for this screen in a future upgrade patch.

CLK – Clock

Scroll to highlight CLK to display the time and the date. The time, date and alarm are set by navigating to DATA > Settings > Date & Time. When in the CLK screen, the global Pip-Boy display brightness can be adjusted by rolling the thumb wheel [19]. The brightness can be set to very dim so as to be suitable for viewing on a nightstand at night in very low light levels.

ENG – Engineering

Scroll to highlight ENG to display the Engineering screen, which provides the Pip-boy wearer with a range of important information about the Pip-Boy’s own internal state. The Pip-Boy’s unique serial number, software version, chip core temperature, system clock and charging status are displayed along with a graphical representation of the accelerometer measurements.

S.P.E.C.I.A.L.

(STATS > S.P.E.C.I.A.L.)

The Pip-Boy’s S.P.E.C.I.A.L. screen enables you to review and adjust your characteristics.

To access the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. screen, click the STATS mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] so that S.P.E.C.I.A.L. is highlighted. Use the scroll wheel [18] to highlight each of the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. characteristics and adjust by rolling the thumbwheel [19].

Skills

(STATS > Skills)

The Pip-Boy’s Skills screen enables you to review and learn about your various Skills. Click the STATS mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] to highlight Skills. Use the scroll wheel [18] to highlight each of your Skills. Where the description text overflows the text box, a scroll bar appears to the right of the text box. Roll the thumbwheel to scroll the Skill description text [19]. 

Long-press the scroll wheel (press-click and hold for a second) to enter the EDIT SKILLS screen, where you can scroll up and down to highlight a skill then roll the top thumbwheel to adjust the value of that skill.  Press-click the scroll wheel again (or just navigate away) to exit the EDIT SKILLS screen.

Perks

(STATS > Perks)

Click the STATS mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] to highlight Perks. A description of the highlighted Perk is shown on the right of the screen below the image of that Perk. Use the scroll wheel [18] to highlight each Perk. Where the description text overflows the text box, roll the thumbwheel [19] to scroll the description text.

Perks can be added or removed. Long press the scroll wheel to enter the ADD/REMOVE PERKS screen. In this screen, all available Perks are shown. Scroll down the list highlighting each Perk. If it has a solid box, then your character has that Perk. Press-click the scroll wheel to toggle the box and thus add or remove Perks for your character. Long press the scroll wheel to return to your selected Perks list.

General

(STATS > General)

Click the STATS mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] to highlight General. Use the scroll wheel [18] to highlight the different entries. Highlight an entry and roll the thumbwheel [19] to adjust the value of the highlighted entry in Fallout 3 mode, or to change your reputation with that faction in New Vegas mode.

ITEMS mode

To enter ITEMS mode click the middle mode button. In ITEMS you have access to information about your Weapons, Apparel, Aid, Misc and Ammo. Misc gives you access to the playable minigames Atomic Command and Reign of Grelok.

Weapons

(ITEMS > Weapons)

Click the ITEMS mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] to highlight Weapons. Use the scroll wheel [18] to view individual Weapons, and press-click the scroll wheel to “equip” your character with a weapon.

Weapons can be added or removed from the list and you can adjust the quantity of each weapon you have. Long press the scroll wheel to enter the INVENTORY MANAGEMENT screen. In this screen, all available Weapons are shown. Scroll down the list highlighting each Weapon; if it has a number next to it then you have that many of the weapon in your armory, but if it has two dashes next to it then you do not have that weapon. Roll the thumbwheel [19] to adjust the value for each weapon. A quantity of one or more adds the weapon to your inventory; reducing the quantity to zero (two dashes) removes the weapon from your inventory. Long press the scroll wheel to return to your selected Weapons list.

Apparel

(ITEMS > Apparel)

Click the ITEMS mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] to highlight Apparel. Use the scroll wheel [18] to scroll up and down the list and view individual items of apparel, and press-click the scroll wheel for your character to “wear” each item.

Items of apparel can be added or removed from the list and you can adjust the quantity of each piece of apparel you have. Long press the scroll wheel to enter the INVENTORY MANAGEMENT screen. In this screen all available items of apparel are shown. Scroll down the list highlighting each item of apparel; if it has a number next to it then you have that many of the item of apparel in your inventory, but if it has two dashes next to it then you do not have that item. Roll the thumbwheel [19] to adjust the value for each item of apparel. A quantity of one or more adds that quantity of that item of apparel to your inventory; reducing the quantity to zero (two dashes) removes the item of apparel from your inventory. Long press the scroll wheel to return to your selected Apparel list.

Aid

(ITEMS > Aid)

Click the ITEMS mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] to the third position to highlight Aid. Use the scroll wheel [18] to scroll up and down the list; press-click the scroll wheel to “consume” aid items.

Aid items can be added or removed from the list and you can adjust the quantity of each item you have. Long press the scroll wheel to enter the INVENTORY MANAGEMENT screen. In this screen all available items are shown. Scroll down the list highlighting each item; if it has a number next to it then you have that many of the item in your inventory; if it has two dashes next to it then you do not have that item. Roll the thumbwheel [19] to adjust the value for each item. A quantity of one or more adds that item to your inventory; reducing the quantity to zero (two dashes) removes the item from your inventory. Long press the scroll wheel to return to your selected Aid list.

Misc

(ITEMS > Misc)

The Pip-Boy’s Misc screen enables you to review the various miscellaneous items that you have accumulated on your wanderings through the Wasteland. It enables you to add or remove any of the items from your inventory. As well as these items, Misc also includes two holotape games: Atomic Command and Reign of Grelok.

Click the ITEMS mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] to highlight Misc. Use the scroll wheel [18] to view the individual miscellaneous items in the list.

Misc items can be added or removed from the list and you can adjust the quantity of each item you have. Long press the scroll wheel to enter the INVENTORY MANAGEMENT screen. In this screen all available items are shown. Scroll down the list highlighting each item; if it has a number next to it then you have that many of that item in your inventory; if it has two dashes next to it then you do not have that item. Roll the thumbwheel [19] to adjust the value for each item. A quantity of one or more adds that item to your inventory; reducing the quantity to zero (two dashes) removes the item from your inventory. Long press the scroll wheel to return to your selected Misc list.

Atomic Command minigame

(ITEMS > Misc > Atomic Command)

Use the scroll wheel [18] to scroll down and highlight the holotape game, Atomic Command and press click to select the game’s splash screen. Press click again to start the game. Position the target crosshairs and fire missiles to intercept incoming atomic bombs and protect your city. Use the scroll wheel to move the target crosshairs up and down and the thumbwheel [19] to move from left to right. Anticipate where the bombs will fall and press click the scroll wheel to fire missiles.

Reign of Grelok minigame

(ITEMS > Misc > Reign of Grelok)

Scroll down the Misc list and highlight the holotape game, Reign of Grelok. Press click to select and start playing. Follow the text prompts to go on your adventure.

Ammo

(ITEMS > Ammo)

Click the ITEMS mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] to highlight Ammo. Use the scroll wheel [18] to scroll up and down the list.

Ammunition can be added or removed from your inventory and you can adjust the quantity of each item you have. Long press the scroll wheel to enter the  INVENTORY MANAGEMENT screen. In this screen all ammunition available to you is shown. Scroll down the list highlighting each piece of Ammo, if it has a number next to it, then you have that ammunition in your inventory, if it has two dashes next to it, then you are out of that particular type of ammunition. Roll the thumbwheel [19] to adjust the quantity of each type of Ammo. A quantity of one or more adds that ammunition to your inventory – reducing the quantity to zero (two dashes) removes the ammunition from the list. Long press the scroll wheel to return to your selected Ammo list.

DATA mode

To enter DATA mode click the right-hand mode button. In DATA you will be able to adjust the Pip-Boy’s settings, study the World Maps, read your Quests and Notes as well as tune in and listen to the FM Radio.

Settings

(DATA > Settings)

The Pip-Boy’s Date & Time, Alarm, Display, Sound, Flashlight, User settings, Pip-Boy Mode (Fallout 3 or Fallout: New Vegas), and Demo Mode, can all be adjusted via the Settings submenu.

Click the DATA mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] to highlight Settings. Use the scroll wheel [18] to scroll up and down the Settings menu and press click the scroll wheel to select a Settings submenu.

Date & Time

(DATA > Settings > Date & Time)

Scroll and press click to set the time and date. Use the thumbwheel to move back and forth within the time and date setting screen. Finish setting by press clicking the scroll wheel when SET is highlighted. Regardless of the time display format chosen (12 or 24 hour) the time is set using the 24 hour clock (also called military time). Note that the time doesn’t set until the word SET is clicked.

Timezone – Scroll to highlight and then press click to select and scroll to the number of hours offset from UTC (Universal Time Coordinated, also known as Greenwich Mean Time or GMT). Press click to set. This adjusts the Pip-Boy’s display time and is useful when moving between timezones.

24 hour clock – Scroll to highlight and then press click to toggle between 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock (military time).

4 digit year – Scroll to highlight and then press click to toggle between two and four digit year.

Time format – Scroll to highlight and then press click and scroll between the different time and date formats to select the format you prefer. Press click to set.

Alarm

(DATA > Settings > Alarm)

Scroll to highlight Alarm, press click to enter the Alarm Settings screen. Set the alarm time. Note that regardless of the time display format chosen (12 or 24 hour) the alarm time is set using the 24 hour clock (also called military time). Select the alarm sound, choosing from one of 12 options:  FM radio, 911 Alarm (Bell), Alien Radio, Computer, Klaxon, Party, Playpen, Stranger, Time to Get Up (female), Time to Get Up (male), Vault Door, or Water.

When the Pip-Boy is used as a bedside alarm clock, the display brightness can be adjusted for comfortable night viewing; the minimum setting is very dim. The display brightness can be adjusted in the Display Settings menu (see below), or when viewing the clock, on the CLK screen, by rolling the thumbwheel [19]. When the alarm sounds, the display automatically returns to full brightness. The alarm can be snoozed by rolling the thumbwheel or silenced by press-clicking the scroll wheel.

Display

(DATA > Settings > Display)

Scroll to highlight Display, press click to enter the Display Settings screen, which includes the following options:

Color – Select Custom color to adjust the Red Green and Blue values to create the exact display color you want. Select Green, Amber, White or Blue to set the Pip-Boy’s display color as a fixed color, or “default” to make the color change automatically when the Pip-Boy changes between Fallout 3 and New Vegas modes. Note that choosing  anything other than “default” manually fixes it so that it will not change color automatically when the Pip-Boy mode is changed between Fallout 3 (green) and Fallout: New Vegas (amber).

Brightness – Adjusts the global screen brightness level from 20 (maximum ) to 1 (minimum ), then press click again to confirm. Adjusting the brightness adjusts the screen illumination, the orange charging glow, the rad meter backlight and the illuminated mode select buttons. Setting 1 is extremely dim and is only suitable for nightstand viewing. At setting 1 the display cannot be seen in daylight and can hardly be seen when there is any ambient light. Turning the Pip-Boy off and turning it on again returns the brightness setting to maximum brightness.

Display timeout – Adjusts the number of minutes before the Pip-Boy powers down the screen and automatically goes to sleep from 1 minute to 30 minutes. If the timeout is adjusted to “Never”, it does not automatically go to sleep, and will stay powered up until the battery is depleted. Regardless of the setting, the Pip-Boy does not go to sleep when it is connected to a power supply and being charged.

Glitch on tap – Glitch on tap adds a random amount of glitching effects to the display: a very authentic-looking display wobble, static and both vertical and horizontal hold issues. When activated, glitches can be caused or resolved by tapping on the top of the Pip-Boy.  Once selected scroll to choose Off, Short or Persistent.

Tap threshold – Scroll to highlight and then press click to select. Set the tap threshold sensitivity, where setting 1 is the most sensitive.

CRT jitter – Press click to toggle between on and off. CRT (cathode ray tube) jitter adds a varying blurriness to the screen graphics similar to the effect seen on a faulty CRT.

Vertical shift – Moves the display position up or down by a few pixels. Scroll to select the value, positive numbers move the screen up and negative move it down.

Show Debug info – If the Pip-Boy software is misbehaving or gets itself in a muddle, then enabling this option will provide useful onscreen information that will help us work with you to diagnose the issue. Show debug info is not required in normal operation.

Sound

(DATA > Settings > Sound)

Sound Effects volume – Adjusts the volume of the sound effects and the alarm sound, including the two alarm tunes. Note that adjusting the volume here does not affect the radio volume (which is controlled in the Radio screen). CAUTION: the sound effects and radio volume can be very loud when listened to through headphones, so please set the volume to 7 (or lower) when plugging headphones in.

Mute speaker when headphones connected – Due to the fact that the headphone socket doubles as an antenna extension socket, auto muting of the Pip-Boy’s speaker when headphones are inserted into the socket is not possible. Highlighting this option will allow you to listen to the Pip-Boy’s sound effects and or radio through headphones without the audio playing through the Pip-Boy’s speaker at the same time.

Flashlight

(DATA > Settings > Flashlight)

Flashlight LED on: – Turns on the rear-facing LED flashlight. Note that the flashlight can also be turned on or off by long-pressing the ITEMS mode button [16]. (CAUTION. Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not stare at the flashlight LED; doing so may be harmful to the eye. Do not shine the flashlight into other people’s eyes.)

Long press ITEMS button for: – Selects the flashlight function that you wish to be enabled by long-pressing the ITEMS button. Select either LED, Screen (full screen illumination), LED and Screen, or Morse Code. Long-pressing the ITEMS button from any screen turns on the selected flashlight function.

Morse code message: – Opens the input keyboard screen where you can enter a short Morse code message. Use the scroll wheel and thumbwheel to navigate the keyboard keys, highlighting each key, then press click the scroll wheel to enter the highlighted key. A message of up to 29 characters (including spaces) can be entered. (Note that Morse code does not distinguish between capitals and lowercase letters). Once you have entered your message, highlight and click Enter to save the message. The default message is “SOS”. If Morse code is selected as the flashlight function then the Pip-Boy will convert the text to Morse code, display the message on the screen, flash the LED and beep the Morse code signal when the ITEMS button is long pressed. Pressing any button stops the Morse code signal transmission.

User

(DATA > Settings > User)

Change the user’s name, level, karma and reset any inventory changes you have made.

Name – Opens the input keyboard screen. Use the scroll wheel [18] and the thumbwheel [19] to navigate the keyboard. Edit your character’s name then click Enter to save.

Level – Press click the scroll wheel to select and then scroll to increase or decrease the value. Press click again to save the desired value.

Karma –  Press click the scroll wheel to select and then scroll to increase or decrease the value. Press click again to save the desired value.

Reset Inventory – If you have modified the inventory, this resets your inventory to the factory default (after giving you a chance to confirm this action). Caution, resetting the inventory cannot be undone.

Pip-Boy mode

(DATA > Settings > Pip-Boy mode)

Highlight and press click to select the operational mode of the Pip-Boy and toggle between the Pip-Boy’s Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas functional modes. When Fallout 3 is selected the default screen color is green. When Fallout: New Vegas is selected the default color is Amber. The global screen color is set automatically depending on which functional mode is selected unless a specific color has been set in the Display color screen. Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas each have their own specific content.

Start Demo mode

(DATA > Settings > Start Demo mode)

Highlight Start Demo Mode and press click to select the demo function. In the Demo Mode the Pip-Boy cycles through a set pattern of screens and functions. While the Pip-boy is in Demo Mode only the power button [6] functions. Click the Power button to exit Demo Mode.

World Map

(DATA > World Map)

View and study a number of maps of the Wasteland from Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas.

Click the DATA mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] to highlight World Map. Use the scroll wheel [18] to scroll up and down the map and the thumbwheel [19] to scroll left and right. Press click the scroll wheel to toggle location sites on and off.

There are 10 different maps to explore; The Capital Wasteland, Anchorage Reclaimed, The Pitt, Adams Air Force Base and Point lookout from Fallout 3 and Mojave Wasteland, Sierra Madre, Zion Canyon, Big MT and The Divide from Fallout: New Vegas. Long press the scroll wheel to switch between them.

Quests

(DATA > Quests)

Review the quests that have got you so far and taught you so much as you survive in the Wasteland.

Click the DATA mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] to the third position to highlight Quests. Use the scroll wheel [18] to scroll to highlight each quest for a detailed breakdown to be shown on the right of the screen. Where the breakdown text overflows the text box, a scroll bar appears to the right of the text box. Roll the thumbwheel [19] to scroll the description text.

Notes

(DATA > Notes)

Click the DATA mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] to the fourth position to highlight Notes. Scroll wheel [18] to highlight individual notes and read Note detail on the right of the screen. Where the detailed note text overflows the text box, a scroll bar appears to the right of the text box. Roll the thumbwheel [19] to scroll the text.

FM Radio

(DATA > Radio)

Tune in and listen to your favourite FM radio stations. Set the FM radio as your alarm clock to get you up after you have been sleeping.

Click the DATA mode button [16] and rotate the Page Selector [17] to the fifth position to highlight Radio. Press click the scroll wheel [18] to turn on the radio.

Tuning –  Scroll down to highlight Seek up or Seek down and press click to scan the FM radio frequencies. When seeking, the FM radio scans through the radio frequencies until it finds a strong enough signal to play. When a strong enough signal is located, the radio locks on to it, displaying the frequency on the screen and the Pip-Boy plays the radio broadcast. Roll the thumbwheel [19] to fine tune the frequency. In areas with a poor reception (weak signal), attach the antenna extension cable supplied by plugging it into the 3.5 mm headphone jack on the back of the Pip-Boy [20].

As the radio plays the graph displays a wave form of the audio signal dynamically.

Threshold — Scroll down to Threshold and press the scroll wheel to select the signal threshold adjustment. Roll the scroll wheel to adjust the threshold between 1 and 9, where 1 is extremely sensitive and 9 will only tune into very strong signals.

Volume – Roll the scroll wheel to adjust the volume between 1 (lowest) and 10. Note that the radio volume is adjusted independently to sound effects volume which is set in the Pip-Boy settings (DATA > Settings > Sound > Sound effects volume). CAUTION: When the radio signal is strong and the radio volume is set to maximum, the headphone volume might be uncomfortably high. Please reduce the radio volume before putting headphones on and then adjust to suit your comfort level.

RSSI – Received Signal Strength Indicator. The Pip-Boy FM radio is actually a real radiation detector, detecting electromagnetic radiation in the form of radio waves. Highlight RSSI and press click to enable. Radio signal strength is displayed by a dynamic bar chart in the right hand corner of the audio signal graph. The signal strength in decibels (dB) is shown at the bottom of the graph.

Caring for your Pip-Boy

The Pip-Boy 3000 replica is a valuable piece of high-tech, arm-worn equipment and should be handled with care. Clean only with a soft, slightly damp cloth; do not immerse in water; do not force the Pip-Boy open. To protect the Pip-Boy while not on your arm, display it safely on its display stand or store it and the stand in its transit case. The Pip-Boy should only be used when the ambient temperature is between 10˚C and 40˚C (50˚F to 104˚F).

When not being used, the Pip-Boy should be charged once every six months to maintain the battery in optimum condition.

Leaving it on charge constantly

The Pip-Boy may be plugged into the power constantly. When the Pip-Boy is plugged into the power the power runs the Pip-Boy and charges the battery at the same time. When the battery is fully charged, it stops charging the battery, and as the Pip-Boy is running on the external power supply, the battery only slowly loses power just by a trickle of self-discharge. This process takes a long time. Eventually, when the battery discharges to a certain level, it will start charging again until it is full, and the cycle repeats. The battery also has a built-in thermal cutout, which means the battery cannot overheat. So, it is perfectly ok and safe to leave the Pip-Boy plugged in as it will not see significant cycles.

Upgrading your Pip-Boy

Periodically there may be important upgrades to your Pip-Boy that will add new features and functionality. Please go to www.thewandcompany.com/pip-boy to check for the latest update.

Important usage information

The Pip-Boy’s foam cuff provides a comfortable fitting for a range of arm sizes, but remember that the Pip-Boy weighs 730g (1.6 lbs), so take a break when wearing it for extended periods so as not to experience arm muscle fatigue.

Important safety information

Age rating (14+)

This product is not recommended for children under the age of 14. Warning! Not suitable for children under three years: small parts, choking hazard. This product includes a lithium polymer battery.  

Eye safety warning

CAUTION: Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not stare at the flashlight (torch) when illuminated, as this may be harmful to the eye. Do not shine the flashlight in other people’s eyes.

Hearing safety warning

CAUTION: When the radio signal is strong and the radio volume is set to maximum, the headphone volume might be uncomfortably high. Please reduce the radio volume before putting headphones on and then adjust to suit  your comfort level.

FCC Statement

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• 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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Important battery information

This Pip-Boy contains a lithium-polymer battery. Misusing or mishandling lithium batteries can pose a serious risk of personal injury or property damage. This product is only to be connected to equipment bearing either of the following symbols:

– Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
– Keep away from metal objects to prevent short-circuiting.
– Do not insert the battery with the (+) and (-) reversed.
– Do not submerge the battery in water.
– Do not puncture, disassemble, mechanically crush or cut the battery; doing so can result in an explosion.
– Do not dispose of the battery into fire or a hot oven; doing so can result in an explosion.
– Do not leave the battery in an extremely high temperature environment; doing so can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
– Do not expose the battery to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

Supplier’s declaration of conformity

47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Model name: PIP-BOY 3000 Mk V, Model number: WRC18423. Issuing Party: The Wand Company Limited, 3 Laundress Lane, Cambridge CB2 1SD, UK. info@thewandcompany.com
Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information (for FCC matters only): Americas Compliance Consulting LLC dba iCertifi, 1001 SW Disk Drive, Suite 250, Bend, Oregon 97702, USA
FCC_sDoC@icertifi.com
FCC Compliance Statement 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. 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: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 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. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by The Wand Company could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.