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    N64 Game Shark



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    Introduction

    Congratulations! You have purchased the ultimate game enhancer for the
    Nintendo 64 game system. With Game Shark, you can take your gaming to new
    levels of fun and excitement. Game Shark allows you to enable features and
    enhancements to your Nintendo 64 games that you never dreamed possible. Find
    new levels in your favorite games. Gain infinite lives. Modify the game to
    your specifications.

    Game Shark is completely menu-driven. You don't need to add codes letter by
    letter, number by number, every time you turn your machine on. All you need
    to do is highlight the enhancement(s) you want to use and start playing
    games like never before!

    And in a ground-breaking method of enhancement, you can save codes to the
    Game Shark's built-in memory! Enter a code once, and that's the last time
    you'll have to punch it in! This is the future of game enhancement, and it's
    in your hands!

    Instructions for Start-Up

    Switch off your Nintendo 64 and plug the Game Shark into the cartridge port.
    Make sure the unit is pushed firmly into place and that the Game Shark label
    is facing the front of your Nintendo 64 console. Next, push the game
    cartridge that you wish to play firmly onto the socket on the top of the
    Game Shark. Make sure that the label of the game cartridge is also facing to
    the front of your Nintendo 64 console.

    Never, under any circumstances should you plug any cartridge or accessory
    into the Nintendo 64 console with the power on. Doing so could result in
    damage to the Nintendo 64, the Game Shark, or both.

    Switch on your console and Game Shark is ready to go. The LED display on the
    front of the unit will count down from 5 to 0 indicating that the Game Shark
    is ready for use.

    Instructions for Use

    After the title screen, you will see the Game Shark's Main Menu screen. The
    Main Menu is composed of three selections as described below.

    The Main Menu

    1) Start Game
    2) Select Cheat Codes
    3) Memory Card Manager

    Use the up and down arrows on your controller's digital direction pad to
    highlight your selection. Press the "A" button to select. Use the "B" button
    to return from the selected screen.

    Some games require a special Keycode in order to assure compatibility with
    Game Shark. For instructions on Keycodes see the "Using Keycode" section
    later in this manual.

    1. Start Game

    Choosing Start Game takes you to the Start Game Options menu. You will then
    be presented with three options:

    a.) Start Game With Selected Codes

    This option starts the game using any enhancements selected from the Select
    Cheat Codes menu.

    b.) Start Game Without Codes

    This option starts the game without any enhancements. The game will play as
    it normally would.

    c.) Cancel - Return to Previous Menu

    This option takes you to the opening menu.

    Use the up and down arrows on your controller's digital direction pad to
    highlight one of these options. Press the "A" button to select.

    2. Select Cheat Codes

    This option takes you to the preloaded list of games and codes currently
    stored within the Game Shark's internal memory. Games are listed
    alphabetically. Use the up and down keys on your controller's digital
    direction pad to highlight the desired game and press the "A" button to
    select. The "R" and "L" buttons will "page up" and "page down" through the
    game list respectively. The "B" button will return you to the previous menu.

    Once you've selected a game, a full list of preloaded cheats will appear on
    the screen for the game chosen. Use the up and down arrow keys on your
    controller's digital direction pad to highlight each individual cheat.
    Pressing the "A" button will toggle the cheats on and off. You can activate
    almost any combination of enhancements. NOTE: A maximum of 15 codes may be
    enabled at one time. Experimentation will help you determine the best
    combinations of codes for each game. Activated cheats will be highlighted in
    green. When you are finished selecting the desired cheats for the game you
    are about to play, press the "B" button to return to the previous menu, or
    the "START" button to go to the Start Game menu. Please see instructions
    regarding the Default Box below for more information on setting an
    individual cheat's default status to "ON" or "OFF".

    Adding New Cheat Codes

    As new games are released, you will want to load new cheats for those games
    into the Game Shark's memory. These codes could be ones that you have seen in
    magazines, acquired from our 900 number, found in the Game Shark newsletter -
    Dangerous Waters, or obtained from our World Wide Web page
    (www.gameshark.com). InterAct is making sure that you always have the newest
    codes for the hottest games available and that these codes are always within
    easy reach.

    Entering New Games

    To enter new codes, simply go to the Select Cheat Codes menu where existing
    games and cheats are listed. Highlight the "New Game" selection at the top
    of the game list and press the "A" button to select it. This will take you
    to the New Game Edit screen. This is the screen where cheats for new games
    can be entered. If you select the New Game option, you will be presented
    with a text entry box. Use your controller's digital direction pad to
    highlight letters from the text entry box to spell the name of the game you
    are about to enter cheats for. Use the "A" button to select a letter. When
    you have finished entering the name of the new game, press the "B" button
    and "save changes" by pressing the "A" button.

    Note: "L" is used to "backspace" and "R" is used to insert a blank space.
    Using the "r " (C-up) button on your controller will toggle the text entry
    box between upper and lower case letters.

    New Code Description

    By selecting the New Code option at the top of the code list and pressing
    the "A" button, you will be taken to the EDIT CODE screen. Here you will be
    presented with a new text entry box once you select New Code Description (by
    pressing the "A" button while the selection is highlighted). This is where
    you will give your new codes description headings. You will probably want to
    name your new enhancements something similar to the enhancement that the
    code enables. For example, you may want to name a new enhancement "Infinite
    Lives". Enter the name as you did when entering the New Game name (as
    described above). Press the "B" button when you are finished. Next, press
    the down arrow on your controller's digital direction pad to take you to the
    blue Code Entry box in the lower left-hand side of the screen.

    Code Entry

    This is where you will enter the actual cheat code. Each code will include
    numbers and letters. Again, use the controller's digital direction pad to
    highlight the first line and press the "A" button to bring up the Code Entry
    box. Use the controller's digital direction pad to highlight each letter and
    number and the "A" button to select each desired entry.

    Continue until the entire code is entered. Individual codes can sometimes be
    quite long, so a bit of concentration may be required. If you make a mistake
    while entering a code, don't panic. You can use the L and R "trigger"
    buttons to move forward and back if you need to re-enter a number or letter.
    Simply go the letter or number you entered incorrectly, and select the
    correct letter or number to replace it. The new letter or number will simply
    overwrite the old one.

    Note: Some enhancements may require numerous lines of code to be enabled.
    After entering the first line, simply use the down arrow on your
    controller's digital direction pad to move down to the next blank line and
    continue entering the next line of code.

    After you have entered the new code for this game, press the "B" button and
    confirm that you want to save the changes by pressing the "A" button. This
    will return you to the Select Cheat Codes menu. You can now select the game
    and cheat code you entered to test them out. Your new code has been saved to
    the internal memory of the Game Shark and will remain there until you decide
    to delete it. You can add additional codes to any game simply by
    highlighting the "New Code" line, pressing the "s " (C-down) button and
    going through the entry steps above.

    Default Box

    The default status of each enhancement can be toggled on and off by
    highlighting the Default Box that appears in the Edit Code menu and pressing
    the "A" button. With the Default Box set to ON, that enhancement will always
    be active when you select that particular game from the menu. When the
    Default Box is set to OFF, you will need to activate the codes each time you
    start that particular game. When the Default Box is set to BUTTON, the
    enhancement is activated when the small "GS Button" located on the front of
    the Game Shark unit itself is pushed.

    Memory Card Manager (available on Version 2.0 and higher)

    The Memory Card Manager allows you to view the contents of any memory card
    up to 1998 blocks in size. Follow the simple on-screen instructions to load,
    save and copy between memory cards. In addition, it is possible to copy the
    game saves from inside your game cartridge onto memory cards.

    Introduction to the Memory Card Manager

    At the main menu of the Game Shark select Memory Card Manager and press "A",
    you will now be in the Memory Card Manager.

    The Memory Card Manager Screen

    Your Game Shark will now present you with two blue boxes. Select either Game
    Pak - save files stored on the cartridge, or Controller - save files stored
    on the memory card inserted into the controller. At the bottom of the blue
    boxes the amount of space in use will be displayed after the "PAGES:"
    heading. The amount of space available will be displayed after the "FREE:"
    heading.

    Copying and Deleting Files

    Once the save file has been selected (highlighted in bold white text), press
    the "A" button to copy the file. The directional arrow beside the word
    "COPY" will point in the direction of the destination of that file, if the
    instruction reads "A: (- COPY" the file will be copied from the left box
    into the right box. To delete a file, select the unwanted file and press the
    Z button. At this point a confirmation screen will appear, select either
    "YES" or "NO" using your controller's digital direction pad. Finally, press
    the "A" button.

    Smart Card Port

    The Game Shark has a unique Smart Card reader/writer slot at the rear of the
    unit. This slot will support a range of Smart Cards including Ram, Rom and
    Flash Rom cards. These cards will offer features including special game
    cheats and memory card support. Watch out for these exciting products as
    they become available for your Game Shark in the future.

    Full instructions for the use of this expansion port will be included with
    the new products.

    LED Indicator

    Game Shark has a built-in LED display. This feature will also be fully
    utilized with future products available for the Smart Card Port of your
    Game Shark.

    GS Button

    This feature is used to enable specific codes. If the GS Button is required
    for the code it will be noted in the code description, as in "Press GS
    Button For 99 Coins." This button may also be utilized with Smart Card
    products available soon for Game Shark.

    Exiting Back to the Main Menu

    To exit the Memory Card Manager and return to the Main Menu, simply press
    the "B" button.

    Using KeyCodes

    Some games will require a Keycode, or specific activation code, in order to
    use any enhancements. These Keycodes may be shared by some games, while
    other games will require their own specific Keycode. Not all games will
    require a Keycode, but you will know that one is required if the game will
    not load when the Game Shark is present. Your Game Shark currently contains
    Keycodes for any games that require them. As new games are released, any new
    Keycodes required will be provided through our website (www.gameshark.com)
    or our Technical Support Department. Once you receive the new Keycode from
    InterAct, follow the directions listed below to activate it properly.

    WARNING: Do not activate any Keycodes unless you have the game available.
    Entering a Keycode without the game that requires that keycode will cause
    the Game Shark to lock up until that game is inserted.

    How to Get Started with Keycodes

    Games that require Keycodes are not compatible with the Game Shark until the
    corresponding Keycode is activated. For this reason, you will need to insert
    another game first to get into the Game Shark menus and activate the correct
    Keycode. Choose a game that you know works fine with the Game Shark to
    utilize as your Set-Up Cart. Once the Keycode is activated, you will need to
    turn off your Nintendo 64 system, remove the Set-Up Cart and insert the new
    game requiring the Keycode, then power up again to play.

    Adding New Keycodes

    With a standard game, or Set-Up Cart inserted, go into the Main Menu and
    press both the "L" and "R" buttons simultaneously to get into the Keycode
    menu. Push the analog stick of your controller all the way down until a
    blank Keycode is displayed, then press the "A" button to select. You can now
    enter a new Keycode and comment. This only has to be entered once, and will
    be stored in your Game Shark's internal memory for future use. Once the
    Keycode has been added, follow the instructions for activating it as
    described below.

    Activating a Keycode

    While in the main menu, press both the "L" and "R" buttons simultaneously to
    get into the Keycode menu. In this menu, any current Keycodes will be shown,
    along with a comment or description. Select a Keycode by pushing the analog
    stick on your controller up or down to highlight the code wanted, and then
    press "A" to select it. At this point, a warning is displayed to confirm
    that you have the game associated with the selected Keycode.

    IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE GAME AVAILABLE, DO NOT PRESS THE "A" BUTTON TO SELECT
    IT. IF YOU DO SELECT THE KEYCODE, THE NEXT TIME YOU POWER UP THE GAME SHARK,
    THAT SPECIFIC GAME MUST BE PRESENT. BE WARNED - IF THE GAME IS NOT PRESENT,
    YOUR

    GAME SHARK WILL LOCK-UP UNTIL THE SPECIFIC GAME REQUIRING THAT KEYCODE IS
    INSERTED.

    If you have the game, and are prepared to activate the Keycode, follow the
    on-screen instructions and then turn your Nintendo 64 system off. If you do
    not have the game, press any button on your controller to deactivate this
    selection.

    Starting the Game with Keycode Activated

    Once you have activated the Keycode and turned the system off, remove the
    set-up cart and insert the game for which the Keycode was activated for.
    Next, power up and use the Game Shark with enhancements, as usual. You can
    add new enhancements for the game, activate them and deactivate them as
    needed.

    Please note that the Keycode system is a "one-shot" operation. This means
    that after you have finished playing a game requiring a Keycode and then
    switched off your system, it will return to the factory default settings.
    You will have to repeat the Keycode activation procedures described above
    every time you use one of these games requiring a Keycode. It is best to use
    a game cartridge which you know works with Game Shark's factory settings as a
    standard Set-Up Cart.

    Getting New Codes

    There are four ways you can get new codes for your Game Shark. One way is
    join Dangerous Waters, the exclusive members-only newsletter that is chock
    full of codes, news and feature stories. Full details on joining are on the
    membership card enclosed. You may also visit our Surfing with the Sharks
    website at www.gameshark.com. For those of you with limited internet access,
    we also provide a "900" number dedicated to Game Shark codes. The number for
    the Game Shark Hotline is 1-900-773-SHARK (7527). The call costs $1.29 per
    minute, and you must be 18 years old or have your parent's permission to
    call.

    Finally, check your favorite Video Game Magazines for official Game Shark
    codes. Each month, new Game Shark codes will be published in various gaming
    magazines. As you can see, there will never be a shortage of codes for
    Game Shark.

    Note: Unofficial and unauthorized codes can cause your Game Shark to lock-up
    and require reprogramming. Only use InterAct's fully-tested and approved
    codes to assure compatibility.

    Troubleshooting

    If you are having problems with your Game Shark, make sure the cartridge is
    plugged in properly. If you are having problems with codes, make sure you
    have entered the code or codes properly. If you are still having problems,
    you can call our Technical Support department at (410) 238-1426. Please DO
    NOT call this number for codes, as they are not available through Tech
    Support.

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