Full User Guide - The recreated Sinclair ZX Spectrum!
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1. BASIC Programming Sinclair ZX Spectrum can be found at and at this link2. in the future All these other apps and web apps can be found by using your compatible device to search your app store s and ONLINE using the search term Recreated ZX Spectrum A list of these other apps and web apps for the Recreated ZX Spectrum can be found at RecreatedZXSpectrum com The listis kept under review and will continue to be revised well in to the future Note If you are not able to find the FREE Recreated ZX Spectrum app or the Recreated ZX Spectrum ONLINE web app then the likelyhood is that your device is not yet supported by the app or the web app However support for more devices is planned so do please check back from time to time to find out if and when your device is supported by the app and the web app Technical Support Available online at RecreatedZXSpectrum com and by email to zxspectrum elite systems co uk FCC Operation Guide 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 FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested found to comply with the limits for a Class 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 c
3. Contents Chapter 1 The Recreated ZX Spectrum At a glance The Recreated ZX Spectrum Overview Buttons Sockets and Switches Accessories What s included What else is needed Chapter 2 Getting Started Setting up The Recreated ZX Spectrum Connecting to a Phone Tablet Mac PC or connected TV Apps and Web Apps Technical Support Chapter 3 Device layer Basics The Game Mode The QWERTY Mode Factory settings Locked Unlocked Symbol Layer Optimisation for use with iOS Mac Android and Windows Devices Keyboard Shortcuts Label QWERTY Mode List of Functions Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Appendix A Introduction Sinclair ZX Spectrum Re print Appendix B BASIC Programming Sinclair ZX Spectrum Re print THE RECREATED Ene siir ZX Spectrum User Manual Quick Start v1 0 2 13th October 2015 Unlike all of the existing and pending recreated devices which are 20th century solutions to a 21st century opportunity the Recreated ZX Spectrum is a 21st century solution to a 21st century opportunity The most successful recreated devices to date epitomise the 20th century solution a fixed number of games embedded in the device and wires everywhere Wires for power wires to the screen usually fuzzy composite video and quite possibly wires to the controller too In the nineties this was t
4. Data 2 5 STATUS LED LAYER Switch Off lt a Left Game Mode Blue Flashing for 60s e ashes Right QWERTY Mode Buttons Sockets and Switches Red flashing Red constant ai 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 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 fitted to refresh the batteries when rechargeable batteries are fitted and to use it as a wired keyboard or to connectit to an accessory WARNING Fit rechargeable batteries to avoid damaging the recreated device when the 5V DC Socket Micro USB is in use Ifin doubt remove the batteries before connecting the USB Cable Battery Compartment Cover Use it to access and to enclose the Battery Compartment Accessories What s Included What Else ls Needed The follow
5. ER 3 FN LAYER 4 FN PAUSE BREAK 4 QWERTY LAYER MODE CAPS SHIFT AND SYMBOL SHIFT HELD DOWN White Text Printed Legends ZX Spectrum SHIFT SPACE 4 QWERTY MODE UNLOCKED SYMBOL LAYER FOR ANDROID iOS WINDOWS White Text Printed Legends ZX Spectrum Red Text Key down Command 210 45 9 6 amp 8 2 ES R lt 17 0 A S G H J ENTER return 22 LAYERS EN LAYER 4 EN Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Note all Bluetooth devices have a power saving mode If your recreated device has been dormant for a little while you may need to tap a key or two or even turn it off and turn it back on again to restore the pairing SHORT FILMS Operating Guide Introducing the Recreated ZX Spectrum To coincide with the release of the recreated device we ve published two short films one short around 5 minutes the other somewhat longer You can view the short films at the following link They re also being distributed via the associated iOS and Android app and the ONLINE web app Feel free to distribute it yourself Here are the links Introducing the Recreated ZX Spectrum https vimeo com 137649075 Operating Guide Recreated ZX Spectrum https www youtube com watch v p5EQ40_2j_w If you ve not so already we d strongly recommend you view the Operating Guide before first using your recreated devic
6. an 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 Connect the equipment into an outlet a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician fer help IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Caution Statement Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible could void the user s authority to operate this device Disposal and Recycling Information When this product reaches its end of life please dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines This marking on the product accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronics accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items fro
7. de functions available all QWERTY Mode functions available If the Recreated ZX Spectrum is Locked it can easily be Unlocked using the FREE Recreated ZX Spectrum app or ONLINE web app For a full description of all QWERTY Mode functions available and for a full explanation of how to access them go to RecreatedZXSpectrum com and download the complete User Manual 1 The Recreated ZX Spectrum Glance Rubber Keyboard Metal Face Plate Mat Finish The Recreated ZX Spectrum Overview 40 keys with legends with key legends and rainbow motif This User Manual Quick Start describes the r a Recreated ZX Spectrum for phones tablets Macs Anti glare Casing PCs and to a limited extent connected TVs i IMPORTANT BEFORE USING THE RECREATED DEVICE PLEASE VIEW THE SHORT FILM OPERATING GUIDE IT CAN BE FOUND AT www RecreatedZXSpectrum com OOOO B To download the complete User Guide please go to a ao o 2 o o oO Co RecreatedZXSpectrum com or search online using the search term Recreated ZX Spectrum Battery Compartment Cover Battery Compartment Faux Vents Rechargeable AA Batteries Rubber Pads x2 OFF ON Switch PAIR Button 5V DC Socket Micro USB Left Power OFF Bluetooth Power Right Power ON Press hold Battery Refresh for 1 second Wired I
8. e and come back to it for a refresher from time to time BATTERIES LEDs 1 When no batteries are fitted Connecting the Micro USB to the 5V DC causes the LED to flash red three times then go out The recreated device is now ready to be used as a wired keyboard See also Unlocking Moving the Off On switch does nothing Press the Pairing does nothing 2 When rechargeable batteries are fitted Connecting the Micro USB to the 5V DC causes the LED to flash red continually the batteries are being recharged unless the batteries are already fully charged in which case the LED is red continually The recreated device is now ready to be used as a wired keyboard See also Unlocking Moving the Off On switch does nothing Press the Pair button does nothing 3 When no batteries are fitted and the Micro USB is not connected the 5V DC the recreated device cannot be used 4 When rechargeable batteries are fitted and the Micro USB is not connected to the 5V DC the recreated device can be used as a wireless keyboard unless the batteries are completely discharged Moving the Off On switch to On causes the LED to go Blue for three seconds then go out The recreated device is switched on Press the Pair button when the Off On switch is set to on causes the LED to flash blue for 60 seconds The Bluetooth device is discoverable and available to pair with a phone tablet Mac PC even connected TV This section will be updated i
9. e it The rest of this User Manual along with the re prints of the Introduction and BASIC Programming manuals Supplied with the original Sinclair ZX Spectrum and referred to in Appendix A and Appendix B below tell you how to do that To paraphrase what was written about the original Sinclair ZX Spectrum If you ve already started pressing the keys on the Rubber Keyboard to see what they do then good you cannot harm it in this way Be bold Experiment If you get stuck remember you can always reset the app by closing it down and opening it up again The Recreated ZX Spectrum s Game Mode has been perfected for iOS Android apps and for games in general its QWERTY Mode has been honed for applications requiring access to all the functionality of a full size keyboard The Game Mode The Recreated ZX Spectrum is by design a wireless controller for use with iOS and selected Android devices games and apps including the FREE Recreated ZX Spectrum iOS Android apps Currently available Bluetooth keyboards when used with iOS and selected Android devices can t track key releases limiting their use to simple word processing tasks or to use as controllers for slow role playing games The Recreated ZX Spectrum s custom hardware and clever firmware has been specifically engineered to offer optimal response for fast twitch games and indeed other apps on iOS and selected Android devices Developers are encourage to
10. el Once the Recreated ZX Spectrum is Unlocked and when its LAYER Switch is set to QWERTY Mode Right B its additional keyboard functionality can be accessed Many of the popular keyboard shortcuts are conveniently listed in the Keyboards Shortcuts label included with the Recreated ZX Spectrum The label has been designed so that it can be applied to the recreated device s anti glare casing for convenient reference Keyboard Shortcuts QWERTY Mode QWERTY Mode List of Functions Once the Recreated ZX Spectrum is Unlocked and when its LAYER Switch is set to QWERTY Mode Right its additional keyboard functionality can be accessed The additional keyboard functionality and how it is accessed is represented in the following images QWERTY MODE LOCKED f White Text Printed Legends ZX Spectrum SYMBOL ENTER SHIFT SPACE 4 QWERTY MODE UNLOCKED White Text Printed Legends ZX Spectrum ENTER SPACE 4 QWERTY UNLOCKED CAPS SHIFT HELD DOWN White Text Printed Legends q AS pects Blue Text Key down Command 1 ESCAPE CAPS 5 LEFT DOWN 7 UP RIGHT 9 LOCK ARROW ARROW ARROW BACK ARROW SPACE 6 ag E sila giy 0 Silly P Sly Silar S F G sly 4 siy L Sm ENTER SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SYMBOL ENTER y Silay 041 LAY
11. have difficulty 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 finding and adjusting its Bluetooth settings Once there check whether Recreated ZX Spectrum or similar is listed If it is remove it Then repeat the steps outlined above 5V DC To connect the Recreated ZX Spectrum to a compatible phone tablet Mac PC or connected TV by USB Wired Turn the Recreated ZX Spectrum OFF Use the included USB Cable to connect the 5V DC Socket to a compatible device Turn the Recreated ZX Spectrum STATUS LED will illuminate pink for approximately 1 second As soon as the Recreated ZX Spectrum is connected it can be used Streaming to a Connected TV A connected TV sometimes referred to as a Smart TV is either a TV with integrated internet capabilities or a TV to which internet capabilities have been added by connecting a streaming device to its HDMI socket Steaming devices include but no means limited to those provided by Apple Apple Google Chromecast Amazon and Roku AR To use the Recreated ZX Spectrum with content being streamed from a compatible phone tablet Mac PC to a connected TV Follow the steps outlined above to connect the Recreated ZX Spectrum to a compatible device Refer to the user guide provided with Sooo your compatible device and to the user guide prov
12. he only solution In the noughties this may have been an acceptable solution For the teenies this is just not good enough HDMI is a must Wireless is a must Access to multiple sources of content is a must Compatibility with phones and tablets as well as Macs PCs even connected TVs is a must The Recreated ZX Spectrum and the associated apps and web apps offers all of this now It s also adaptable to future as yet unforeseen developments To us creating a retro device doesn t mean copying retro concepts or employing retro tech The original Sinclair ZX Spectrum was an innovation and we are determined that the Recreated ZX Spectrum be equally innovative Given this please read the following information carefully as your preconceptions about what a recreated device can be may be about to be dispelled To view a complete User Manual please visit RecreatedZXSpectrum com by Charlie Huxter edited by Steve Wilcox and James Mckay THE RECREATED from Sr Sr C 2 5 ZK Spectr User Manual Quick Start IMPORTANT NOTICE The following factory settings are or may be applied to the Recreated ZX Spectrum depending upon the variant Locked to its Game Mode all Game Mode functions available limited QWERTY Mode functions available only keys 1 through 0 D and Enter are available Unlocked all Game Mo
13. ided with your connected TV or streaming device for instructions on streaming the content e g games apps or applications to the connected TV As soon as the Recreated ZX Spectrum is connected and the contentis streaming to the connected TV it can be used 2255 2 Apps Web Apps The Recreated ZX Spectrum is an open system This means that anyone can make games apps and applications available for the recreated device To get you started the Recreated ZX Spectrum includes the FREE Recreated ZX Spectrum app and the Recreated ZX Spectrum ONLINE web app as downloadable items FREE Recreated ZX Spectrum app Using your compatible device search your app store s for the FREE Recreated ZX Spectrum app using the search term Recreated ZX Spectrum then download the app Open the app So long as the Recreated ZX Spectrum is connected and its LAYER Switch is set to it can be used with the app Recreated ZX Spectrum ONLINE web app Using your compatible device go to RecreatedZXSpectrum com and locate the Recreated ZX Spectrum ONLINE web app then bookmark it or create a short cut on your home screen or desk top Open the web app So long as the Recreated ZX Spectrum is connected and its LAYER Switch is set to it can be used with the web Other apps and web apps for the Recreated ZX Spectrum are available from other vendors yet more are in development and will be available
14. ing 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 Recreated ZX Spectrum to power it when no batteries are fitted refresh the rechargeable batteries when rechargeable batteries are fitted use it as a wired keyboard or connect an accessory 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 benefits of recreated device and to learn how to program in Sinclair BASIC FREE Recreated ZX Spectrum The FREE Recreated ZX Spectrum downloadable app Recreated ZX Spectrum ONLINE web app The Recreated ZX Spectrum ONLINE web app is available online The app and the ONLINE web app 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 ZX Spectrum The following accessories are or may be required to operate the Recreated ZX Spectrum depending u
15. m other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of how and where to take these items for environmentally safe az recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Statement of Compliance with EU Directives Hereby Ceratech Accuratus Limited declares that this product is in compliance with the essential 0 0 0 requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives as applicable Trademark Information The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Ceratech Accuratus Limited is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Mac iOS iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e Accuratus is a registered trademark of Ceratech Accuratus Limited All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Ceratech Accuratus Limited assumes ACCURATUS responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual 3 Device Layer Basics Now that you have set up the Recreated ZX Spectrum you will want to us
16. n response to your feedback Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting ONLINE WEB APP At the time of writing 12th Oct 15 there are a couple of known issues with the ONLINE web app 1 The ONLINE web app is not compatible with the legacy browser Internet Explorer Alternative browsers including but not limited to Microsoft Edge Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are recommended 2 The ONLINE web app does not have sound There are plans to address this issue in an early update of the ONLINE web app UK DEVICE amp BROWSER SETTINGS When using your recreated device with a phone tablet Mac PC or connected TV ensure that the compatible device and any applications which you may be using with it e g browsers are set to UK settings If you do not do this then your recreated device may appear to mal function for example you may see unexpected characters appear in response to key presses Setting your compatible device s settings to UK will almost always solve this issue Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting This section will be updated in response to your feedback Introduction Sinclair ZX Spectrum Re print A re print of the original Sinclair ZX Spectrum user manual Introduction Sinclair ZX Spectrum can be found at and at this ae INTRODUCTION Appendix BASIC Programming Sinclair ZX Spectrum Re print A re print of the original Sinclair ZX Spectrum user manual
17. pon the variant Rechargeable Battery x2 Ni MH recommended not included Not required when 2 Acompatible Phone Tablet Mac PC or now or in the future connected TV device the recreated device is being used as a wired USB keyboard 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 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 flash blue Whilst the STATUS LED is flashing 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 flashing blue and it can be used If the connection is not complete within about one minute the STATUS LED will stop flashing 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 PIN Code when pairing with other devices featuring Bluetooth 2 1 and later Note If you
18. the Recreated ZX Spectrum can be found at RecreatedZXSpectrum com For similar reason developers are encouraged to use the Recreated ZX Spectrum s Game Mode for their own games apps and applications and to market them as optimised for the Recreated ZX Spectrum Factory Settings Locked Unlocked The following factory settings are or may be applied to the Recreated ZX Spectrum depending upon the variant Locked to its Game Mode all Game Mode functions available limited QWERTY Mode functions available Unlocked all Game Mode functions available all QWERTY Mode functions available If the Recreated ZX Spectrum is Locked it can easily be Unlocked using the FREE Recreated ZX Spectrum app or ONLINE web app To check whether it is Locked or Unlocked follow the steps outlined above to download the app and connect the Recreated ZX Spectrum Open the app or ONLINE web app select Play and launch BASIC Ensure the Recreated ZX Spectrum is set to its QWERTY Mode if not slide the device s LAYER Switch to the right to B when viewing it from the rear Press any one of the keys on the top row of the Rubber Keyboard labelled 0 to 9 to confirm that it is connected observe the on screen response Then press any one of the keys the second row of the Rubber Keyboard labelled Q to P If the Recreated ZX Spectrum is Locked there will be no on screen response
19. to pressing a key the second row To Unlock it select Unlock in the app or in the ONLINE web app and follow the on screen instructions If the Recreated ZX Spectrum is Unlocked there will be an on screen response to pressing any one of the keys on the second row No further action is required However before using the FREE Recreated ZX Spectrum app or the ONLINE web app ensure the Recreated ZX Spectrum is set to its Game Mode if not slide the device s LAYER Switch to the left to A when viewing it from the rear Symbol Layer Optimisation for use with iOS Android and Windows Devices Once the Recreated ZX Spectrum is Unlocked it can be optimised for use with compatible iOS Mac Android and Windows devices by selecting the recreated device s corresponding Symbol Layer The recreated device s Symbol Layer s are accessed by pressing the following combinations of keys simultaneously SYMBOL SHIFT CAPS SHIFT Z Sets the Symbol Layer to iOS Mac SYMBOL SHIFT CAPS SHIFT V Sets the Symbol Layer to Android SYMBOL SHIFT CAPS SHIFT X Sets the Symbol Layer to Windows Note These keys have to be held down for a few seconds to perform the change of Symbol Layer This change will be stored in the recreated device s memory if the recreated device is turned off The default Symbol Layer is the Symbol 05 Layer Keyboard Shortcuts Lab
20. use the Recreated ZX Spectrum s Game Mode as a wireless controller for their own iOS and Android apps A Developer Guide can be found at RecreatedZXSpectrum com The QWERTY Mode The Recreated ZX Spectrum is also by design a QWERTY keyboard for use with applications for phones tablets Macs PCs and now or in the future connected TVs requiring access to all the functionality of a full size keyboard As the Recreated ZX Spectrum s Rubber Keyboard has only 40 keys a few of the keys notably the CAPS SHIFT and SYMBOL SHIFT keys are reserved in its QWERTY Mode to provide access to the additional keyboard functionality not anticipated by the designers of the original Sinclair ZX Spectrum As aconsequence of these keys being reserved applications requiring access the Recreated ZX Spectrum s CAPS SHIFT and SYMBOL SHIFT keys including ZX Spectrum games and applications run under emulation will not function 100 correctly with its QWERTY Mode To get the most out of the Recreated ZX Spectrum users are encouraged to seek out games apps and applications including ZX Spectrum games and applications run under emulation which have been optimised for use with the Recreated ZX Spectrum s Game Mode Such games apps and applications can be found by searching your app store or searching ONLINE using the search term Recreated ZX Spectrum A list of these apps and ONLINE web apps for
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