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Varsity Baseball..... 2 Hats On.... 2 Physics News..... 3 Math Olympics..... 3 Close Up 2012..... 4 Enderlin/Maple Valley Speech Champions... 4 The Wizard of Oz Auditions..... 5 Enderlin Area Scholarships.... 6 National Honor Society Food Drive.... 6 Summer School..... 6 Summer Art..... 6 FCCLA Activities..... 7 Music Notes..... 7 Destination Imagination.... 8 Middle School Student Council... 8 High School Principal Report.... 9 Kim Brown Visits Enderlin.... 10 May and June Calendars.... 11

Varsity Baseball

By Brian Midthun After opening the spring baseball season winning 3 of 4 games the Enderlin-Maple Valley Falcons have been held in check by mother nature pitching a no-hitter during the entire second week of scheduled games. Region I games against Northern Cass, LaMoure and Kindred have all been postponed due to wet weather. In the April 18th season opener vs. the Fargo North JV the Falcons were led by 2 doubles by Thomas Lindgren, 4 RBIs by Spencer Gillund, and the shut out pitching of Jordan Haseleu for a 5-0 victory. Defensively the Falcons turned 3 double plays to erase the 6 base runners allowed in a strong outing by Jordan. In the night cap the pitchers Gareth Hanson and Dylan Lerud, combined for a 4 hitter in leading the Falcons to 2-1 victory. Dylan Lerud also drove in both runs with a 2 run double in the third inning. The Falcons opened region play on April 19th against Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page. The Falcons struggled to produce a run having only one hit, dropping the first game 2-0. Despite holding the Spartans to 2 hits and striking out 8, Taran Langland suffered the first loss of the young season. The Falcons rebounded in game 2, with a 3 run third inning. After loading the bases in the bottom of the 3rd, Daniel Lindgren drove in 2 runs and then another run came in on Spencer Gillunds single. The Falcons scored the winning run on back to back doubles by Tanner Groth and Taran Langland. Coltin Huus went the distance on the mound earning the 3rd win of the season for the Falcons.
The young Falcon team opened the year starting: 1 senior, 3 juniors, 3 sophomores, 1 freshman and 1 eighth grader. The abbreviated season will soon become very hectic as we start having to make-up rain dates. The Falcon JV squad split the season opening doubleheader against Northern Cass. The JV team won the opening game 1-0 and then dropped the nightcap 4-0. Daniel Lindgren drove in the only run for the Falcons in the 1-0 victory and Josh Michaelson threw a 1-hitter in a strong pitching performance. The Falcons were unable to record a hit in the second game losing 4-0. The Falcons are hoping that weather improves as we will again be hosting 16 teams during the annual invitational tournament on May 1314. Teams from 7 of the 8 Class B regions will be traveling to Enderlin and Casselton for a round robin tournament featuring 24 total games in the largest Class B baseball Tournament in the state.

HATS ON

By Janet Midthun Two new benches have been added to the elementary playground. These orange metal benches were purchased with money from twice monthly HATS ON days. Students pay one dollar for the privilege to wear a hat during the school day. This program is facilitated by the Enderlin Education Association, and the teachers professional organization. It took approximately 2 years to raise the $1200 necessary for the project. Money is now saving for the next project.

Physics News

By Judith Krueger Physics class created a roller coaster that went from the ceiling to the floor. The students calculated the potential and kinetic energy at several points along the roller coaster. Science Rocks!
door prizes (thanks to Bank of the West and St. Johns) will be starting around 7:15 pm. Trophies will be awarded to the top five individual winners at each grade level. Plaques will be awarded to the top three team winners at each grade level. The coach for each 1st place team will win an iPad2. All students will receive a t-shirt (thanks to Red River Valley & Western Railroad and NDSCS) and brain bag. Parent Information: Emergency/Calls: NDSCS will field any emergency calls at 1-800-342-4325. Parking: Vehicles will not be ticketed during the event. Concessions: Students may purchase a box lunch (includes a turkey sub, chips, apple, two cookies, milk and water) for $5.00. Good luck to our team members: 4th Grade: Madison Bartholomay Jesse Clauson Jade Pulkrabek Dakota Worrell Jessica Utke 5th Grade

Math Olympics

By Brian Midthun Enderlin Area School 4th through 6th graders have been invited to participate in the 2011 Math Olympics competition that will be held in Wahpeton, ND on Friday, May 6th at the NDSCS campus. Grade level teams have been chosen to represent our school and parents are invited to join them at the closing ceremonies! Minute to Win It activities and
Nathan Amerman Crystal Gordon Misty Briss Dylan Aspeland William Egan 6th Grade Noah Baarstad Josh Utke Kari Ernst Kelsey Marschke Jacquelyn McCleary 3

CLOSEUP 2012

By Diana Fuhrman Even though the CloseUp trip to Washington, DC is a year away, students have started to earn money for the trip. Students going to Washington, DC June 10 15, 2012 are: Nicole Bartholomay, Ashton Gibson, Brady Gibson, Lucas Krueger, Casey Langland, Lacey Langland, Rebecca Nord, Cameron Olson and Mackenzie Pfaff. The students will continue to fund raise in the summer and during the next school year.
ENDERLIN/MAPLE VALLEY SPEECH CHAMPIONS
By Terri Egan Congratulations to the Enderlin/Maple Valley Speech team for their Regional Championship at the Region II competition Saturday, April 9th. Justin Bartholomay, Dillon Hartl, Brittany Maasjo, Jessie Flatt, Jake Grossman, Sam Egan, and Ashton Gibson have all qualified for state competition. In addition, Justin, Dillon, Brittany, Sam, Lacey Langland, and Alysia Bartholomay have made the North Dakota Speech All-State Team. The All-State and competitive team will travel to Mandan on April 29th and compete on April 30th. Finalists at the Regional competition were: Dillon Hartl - 1st Humorous Duo (State Qualifier), 1st Speech to Entertain (State Qualifier); Jessie Flatt - 1st Radio (State Qualifier), 5th Impromptu; Randy Mangum - 8th Entertain, 3rd Impromptu; Jake Grossman - 5th - Poetry, 3rd Radio(State Qualifier); Brittany Maasjo 1st Humorous Duo (State
Qualifier), 3rd Serious Duo (Pre-Qualified); Justin Bartholomay - 5th EPR (Pre-Qualified) , 3rd Serious Duo (Pre-Qualified); Lacey Langland - 5th Storytelling, 7th Serious Duo; Alysia Bartholomay - 7th Serious Duo; Lucas Krueger - 5th Prose, 5th Humorous; Ashton Gibson - 2nd Prose (State Qualifier), 3rd Humorous Duo (Pre-Qualified); Sam Egan 2nd Inform (State Qualifier); 3rd Humorous Duo (Pre-Qualified); Nikki Bartholomay 3rd Extemp, 3rd Persuade; Courtney Bunn - 3rd Inform; Gavin Aspelund - 6th Humorous Duo; Ryan Larson - 6th Humorous Duo, 8th Storytelling; Josey Gruba - 3rd EPR; 5th Persuade; Allie Nord - 8th Inform; Alex Syverson - 3rd Humorous (State Qualifier); Jessica Puhr - 6th Persuade, 8th Poetry.
Region 2 Speech Participants
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THE WIZARD OF OZ Auditions

By Brian Midthun An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of THE WIZARD OF OZ Monday, May 9, from 3:30 to 5:30. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions. Among the roles to be cast are Dorothy, Toto, the Lion, the Tin Man, the Professor/Wizard, the Green Guard, Glinda, the Wicked Witch, Mayor Munchkin, Farmer Munchkin, the Munchkins, the Winkies, the Magicians and the Evil Magic Flowers. Students grades [Kindergarten through 8th Grade] are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities. The Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 3:30 to 7:30 each day. THE WIZARD OF OZ will be presented on Friday, May 13 at Enderlin Area School (West Gym). The Missoula Children's Theatre residency in Enderlin is brought to you by Enderlin Area Public School. For more information, call K-8 Principal Brian Midthun at 437-2240. The Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT), the nations largest touring childrens theatre, has been touring extensively for 37 years now from Montana to Japan, and will visit nearly 1,300 communities this year with up to 45 teams of Tour Actor/Directors. A tour team arrives in a given town with a set, lights, costumes, props
and make-up, everything it takes to put on a play.except the cast. The team holds an open audition and casts 50-60 local students to perform in the production. The show is rehearsed throughout the week and two public performances are presented on Saturday. All MCT shows are original adaptations of classic childrens stories and fairytales. a twist on the classic stories that you know and love. Also included in the residency are three enrichment workshops presented by the Tour Actor/Directors. Creativity, social skills, goal achievement, communication skills and selfesteem are all characteristics that are attained through the participation in this unique, educational project. MCT's mission is the development of lifeskills in children through participation in the performing arts. The Missoula Children's Theatre is based in Missoula, Montana, and also runs many local programs. These include musical theatre day camps and performing arts classes for local children, a summer residency Performing Arts Camp for students from around the world and the MCT Community Theatre which creates an arena for local talent of all ages to participate in large-scale productions and attracts audiences from western Montana. For students interested in a career in the performing arts, MCT has developed Next Step PrepThe Academy for Musical Theatreproviding high school students an affordable opportunity to train and study with well-known professionals in the field of music, dance and acting to prepare for college. For information, email nextstep@mctinc.org.

ENDERLIN AREA SCHOLARSHIPS
By Diana Fuhrman All local scholarship applications have been distributed to seniors. The deadline for submitting completed applications is Monday, May 2. Applications should be submitted to Mrs. Fuhrman. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Awards Program, which is scheduled for May 20 at 1 p.m. in the West gym and at Graduation, May 22, at 2:30 p.m. in the East gym.
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Enderlin School. The students will be working on reading and math skills. Letters will be mailed to the Title 1 and special education parents the last week in April. The second summer school session is a Back to School session. This session will focus on skills in reading and math to prepare students for the new school year. The Back to School summer school is open to all students who are currently in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. The session will be Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Enderlin School. If parents are interested in having their child attend the Back to School summer school, either email or call Elizabeth Dominguez at the Enderlin School. Letters will be sent home the last week in April with all students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade with information. If parents are interested in sending their child to summer school, the deadline to sign up is Friday, May 6, 2011.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOOD DRIVE
By Diana Fuhrman The Enderlin National Honor Society is sponsoring a food drive for the Ransom County Food Pantry. The drive will be from Wednesday, April 27 to Friday, May 6. Classes will be divided into three groups: K grade 4, grades 5 8, and grades 9 12. The class donating the most items in each group will receive ice cream sundaes. This spring food drive helps to stock shelves for the food pantry through the summer months. The food pantry needs food items now as well as at Christmas. Please donate.

SUMMER ART

2011 Summer Art Now registering High School Art Class credit 12:30-3:30 Monday through Friday August 1-12 If interested pick up a registration form in the student services office. Must have 10 students signed up to hold class.

Summer School

By Elizabeth Dominguez Enderlin Area School will be offering two summer school sessions this summer. The first session is for only students who are currently in Title 1 or special education in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. This session will be June 6-July 22. The session will be Monday through Thursday from 8:30

FCCLA Activities

By Sharon Lindemann
project for FCCLA is the Childrens Miracle Network. Red carnations were sold Valentines week with the proceeds forwarded to Childrens Miracle Network for the benefit of Sanford/Meritcare Childrens Hospital in Fargo. Safe driving is another project that the chapter has expanded on this year. Thumb rings are being ordered to be given out with pledge cards encouraging students not to text and drive. The FCCLA/FFA/FBLA Recognition Banquet was held on Tuesday April 26 at the school.

Music Notes

By Eric Bergstedt

State FCCLA Participants

The Enderlin Chapter FCCLA spring activities include many community and chapter functions. STAR event participants attended the FCCLA state convention April 10, 11 and 12 in Bismarck. Two groups competed. Seniors Alexa Dixson, Megan Trautman and Courtney Lautt presented their Eagles Fight Back Illustrated Talk event and sophomores Krista Thielges, Krystal Huxsahl and Kasey Chesley shared their Chapter Showcase Manual. Both groups received silver medals. The girls also participated in a dodgeball tournament, and attended sessions promoting Zumba dancing for fitness, developing leadership skills, and the dangers of distracted driving The chapter held several fundraisers this winter for various causes. Two 3 point shoot outs were held during half time of two basketball games for the benefit of Megan Kruegers medical needs. A dance sponsored by the chapter in February was done for the benefit of the Forrest Madaus family. The state
Regional Instrumental music took place on April 6th. Enderlin students brought 25 entries to the competition which is the most is quite a while. Enderlin has good day bringing home three 2 ratings, ratings and 5 stars. The entries that earned stars will be advancing to the state competition in Minot along with Gareth Hansons vocal solo. Students receiving star ratings included: Justin Bartholomay with a baritone solo, Josey Gruba with an oboe solo, and Lacey Langland with a flute solo. Two groups also received star ratings. These were Josh Michaelson, Spencer Gillund, Taylor Benneweis, Justin Bartholomay and Casey Langland with a Brass Quintet playing Belgin March, and Lacey Langland, Brittany Maajso, Alyssa Bartholomay, Gareth Hanson, Justin Bartholomay and Casey Langland with a mixed instrumental ensemble playing Normandy Beach. This ensemble consists of a flute, a clarinet, a trumpet, a baritone, a tuba and a snare drum. It is affectionately referred to as the weird group for its make-up not its sound. There were Continued on next page 7
many wonderful groups and the students worked very hard preparing and performing their selections. The groups that are attending state can be heard at the spring concert on May 3rd at 8:00. On April 14th, Dr. James Adams the director of bands and brass at Valley City State University paid a visit to Enderlin High school. As a guest conductor he directed the band on Thursday morning to help them improve their technique and overall sound. This was a great opportunity for the players at Enderlin High School. Dr. Adams spent a great deal of time talking about the quality of sound each type of instrument can and should create. He worked with small sections of players to help them experiment and get that ideal sound. Dr. Adams often stated that air is the foundation of sound and many students left band rehearsal quite out of breath from trying to produce all the air Dr. Adams was requesting. After band rehearsal all of the brass students got to work with Dr. Adams small pull out lessons throughout the morning. In groups of 1-4 people at a time Dr. Adams would work with them to further develop and improve their playing technique. These lessons were very intense with a lot of long and loud playing, and even with only 15 minuets to play most students left their lessons massaging their lips trying to restore feeling. Dr. Adams also spent time with Justin Bartholomay and the Brass Quintet to help further prepare them for the State Competition on May 7th.

the tournament will leave the school at 7:00 with our first team performing their central challenge at 8:05. Many fun activities are planned for the students at the state tournament for their down time. Students can participate in Ductapia, mazes, scavenger hunts, the dance, and other imagination driven activities. Seven teams will be competing at the state competition in Casselton. Our youngest 2 teams will be solving the problem entitled Big Bugs Bad Day in which their play needs to have a bug character who is having a bad day. Teams need to decide if their bugs day gets better or not. Four teams in the completive category will be solving the challenge entitled Triple Take Road Show. Here teams will use different storytelling methods to tell a story to three pretend audiences. They will need to portray travel methods between shows as well as create a technical spectacle. Our last team is also a competitive team solving the challenge called Verses! Foiled Again! Here teams will design and build a structure made of wood, foil, and glue. They will test how much weight their structure will hold and present a story about a character that is foiled. They will also need to integrate team-written verse and published verse. It has been a great year with great kids. Wish us lots of luck!

Destination Imagination

By Faith Friederichs The conclusion of the DI season will be coming to an end on Saturday, April 2nd. We will be showcasing our challenges for grades K-6 on Friday, April 1 at 2:00 in the city auditorium and at 7:00 that night for our parents. The bus for
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL
By Janet Midthun A new organization functioning in (grades 5-8) this year is the Middle School Student Council. Mr. Midthun formed this organization last fall. Continued on next page 8
Continued on next page Students were elected by their classmates or appointed by the staff. In February students again elected additional members to the Council. The purposes of this organization are to: incorporate all MS activities under one body, teach leadership skills, nurture school spirit, promote respect and foster good community relations. The Student Council has organized Christmas activities, sponsored a dance, and planned Valentines Day activities. They have also adopted by laws. Officers are: President- Josey Gruba, Vice President- Brook Michaelson, Secretary- Grant Lindeman, Treasurer- Graham Hulbert. Other members are: 5th grade Hailey Swanson, Haley Olson, Autumn Christianson. 6th grade Jacqueline McCleary, Spencer Pfaff, Kelsie Marschke. 7th grade Jorun Hamre, Darika Lemna, Lindsey Bunn, Tyler Henderson. 8th grade Spencer Gillund, Cheyenne Fraase, Mai Syverson, Kaylee Briss, Michael Dominquez.

93.44%. The rate for this time period last year was 93.99% The following information shows the best class attendance in their respective groups. K-6: 4th grade - 96.56% 7-12: 7th grade - 94.48% Congratulations to the 4th grade for having the best overall attendance during the current semester. K-12 boys had a 93.96% attendance rate and the girls had 92.79%. Registration The 2011-12 registration process is nearly complete for students in grades 9-12. Pupils are allowed to take courses from Enderlin teachers, through interactive television (ITV), or on-line via the Southeast Education Cooperative (North Dakota State College of Science). Awards Program The high school awards program will be May 20 at 1:00 p.m. in the Alumni Gym. Students are recognized for outstanding achievements during the 2010-11 academic year. The public is invited to attend this program. Graduation The Class of 2011 would like to welcome you to graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 23 at 2:30 P.M. in the East Gym. Summer Driver Education Program The classroom portion of driver education is May 27 & 31 and June 1, 8, and 9 (8:00-2:00 p.m.). The behind-the-wheel training will be scheduled accordingly. Please contact Mr. Midthun or Mr. Michaelson for more information. 9
High School Principal Report
By Tim Michaelson NDHSAA Team Scholar Award Congratulations to the varsity girls and boys basketball teams for receiving the North Dakota High School Activities Association Team Scholar Award. Teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or better to qualify for the award. The girls basketball team had a cumulative 3.63 GPA and the boys had a 3.59 GPA.
Enderlin Area Public School Attendance Rate
Enderlin Area Public School attendance rate (K-12) from March 9 through April 7 was
Kim Brown Visits Enderlin

By Lollie Adair

We were one of the lucky schools who hosted Kim Brown while she was in North Dakota for the ND State Reading Conference. She is the younger sister of author Marc Brown who writes the "Arthur" books. Kim is Marc's inspiration for the irrepressible and assertive D.W. character in the Arthur books. She was in town on April 14. Her goal is to inspire students to write and illustrate their own stories. She had the children draw Arthur pictures. At the end of the presentation she gave each child an autographed stamp on their Arthur drawing or on their Arthur book (if they brought one of their own to be autographed).

Welcome To The Novint Falcon

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Table of Contents

Novint Falcon Introduction... 3 Health & Safety Information... 4 Note to Parents... 7 Setting up the Falcon... 8 Installing the Falcon Driver... 9 Create a Restore Point for Third-Party Software Installation.. 9 Installing the Novint Games.. 10 Complete the Falcon Setup... 11 Game Control Overview... 12 Removing and Attaching the Falcon Grip.. 13 Ergonomics of the Novint Falcon... 14 System Requirements for Falcon Bundle.. 16 Third-Party Licenses... 17 FCC Notice.... 18 Warranty and Service Information... 19 Contact Information... 20
NOVINT FALCON INTRODUCTION
Our sense of touch connects us to the world around us and is an integral part of how we experience things, both physically and emotionally. In the past, games have incorporated increasingly sophisticated graphics and sound design, but none have added realistic touch, until now. The award-winning Novint Falcon makes virtual items and experiences feel real. Feel powerful touch feedback, textures, weight, and shapes when you play our Novint enabled PC games. Hold the Falcons interchangeable Grip and feel a characters actions instead of controlling a game through mouse-clicks and button-presses. Feel the weight of a basketball as you shoot it towards a hoop -- the momentum and impact as you swing a virtual golf club and strike a ball -the recoil of a weapon or the physical characteristics of virtual objects and environments. In the same way the introduction of sound changed motion pictures, or graphics made the Internet what it is today, Novint's technology transforms the user experience by adding realistic interactive 3D touch to computing. While the concept of interactive touch in computing is as unimaginable to most people as the idea of television was in the age of radio, we envision a nottoo-distant future when it is as commonplace and ubiquitous as a mobile phone or a computer mouse. Novint is pioneering a new category of 3D touch products and we hope you enjoy your experience with the Novint Falcon by Novint Technologies, Inc. Thank you for taking this leap forward with us.
Health & Safety Information
Important Safety Information - Read the following warnings before setup or use of the Novint Falcon. If this product will be used by young children, this manual should be read and explained to them by an adult. Failing to do so may cause injury. WARNINGSeizures
Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, and this may occur while they are watching TV or playing PC games, even if they have never had a seizure before. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a PC game. Parents should watch their children play PC games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child has any of the following symptoms: Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Altered vision Loss of awareness Involuntary movements Disorientation To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing PC games: 1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible. 2. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep. 3. Play in a well-lit room. 4. Take a 10-15 minute break every hour.
WARNINGRepetitive Motion Injuries & Eyestrain
Playing PC games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin or irritation or eyestrain: Avoid excessive play. Parents should monitor their children for appropriate play. Take a 10-15 minute break every hour, even if you dont think you need it. If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing or if you feel symptoms such as tingling, numbness, burning or stiffness, stop and rest for several hours before playing again. If you continue to have any of the above symptoms or other discomfort during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.

WARNINGMotion Sickness

Playing PC games can cause motion sickness in some players. If you or your child feels dizzy or nauseous when playing PC games, stop playing and rest. Do not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel better.
WARNINGSoftware for use only with Novint Falcon and approved accessories and interface devices
The software is for use only with the Novint FalconTM interface device, and accessories and other interface devices that have been approved by Novint. Use of the software with any other accessory or interface device may result in injury to the user or others, or damage to the interface device or other property. Use of the software with an interface device or accessory that has not been approved by Novint voids all warranties.
WARNINGDevice for use only with Novint-approved software and accessories
The Falcon is for use only with software and accessories that have been approved by Novint. Use of the Falcon with any other software or accessories may result in injury to the user or others, or damage to the Falcon or other property. Use of the Falcon with software or accessories that have not been approved by Novint voids all warranties.
WARNINGElectric Shock Warning
To avoid electric shock when you use this system: Do not use the Falcon during a lightning storm. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning. Use only the power supply that comes with your system. Do not use the power supply if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Make sure that the power supply cord is fully inserted into the wall outlet or extension cord. Always carefully disconnect all plugs by pulling on the plug and not on the cord.
WARNINGRadio Frequency Interference
The Falcon can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers. Do not operate the Falcon within 9 inches of a pacemaker. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical devices, do not use the Falcon without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.

USAGE PRECAUTION

Do not use any type of power supply other than the one provided with your system. The power supply may become warm during use; this is normal and is no cause for concern. Do not disassemble or try to repair the Falcon, accessories or components. Doing so voids your warranty. Do not store the Falcon in a humid place, on the floor or in any location where it may collect dirt, dust, lint, etc. Do not drop, hit or otherwise abuse the Falcon, components or accessories. Do not leave the Falcon plugged in for extended periods when not in use. When disconnecting any plugs from the Falcon, carefully pull by the plug itself rather than by the cord. Do not step on, sharply pull or bend any wire or cables. Do not expose the Falcon, components or accessories to extreme heat or cold. Do not spill liquids on the Falcon, components or accessories. To clean, use a soft, slightly damp cloth. Allow the component to dry completely before using again. Use water only.

DISPLAY BURN-IN WARNING

Some displays can be damaged by the display of a stationary image, because the image may be permanently burned into the screen. Playing computer and PC games with stationary images or patterns, or leaving computer and PC games on hold or pause, may lead to this type of damage. When taking a break, place the game on pause and turn the display off until you are ready to play again.

DISC USAGE PRECAUTIONS

Do not touch the bottom unprinted surface of any discs. Always grip the disc by the edges. Do not use cracked, deformed or repaired discs. Do not bend or put excessive pressure on discs when loading into a drive. Do not leave discs in direct sunlight or expose to high temperatures, high humidity or dust, dirt or other contaminants. Store discs in their cases to prevent them from getting scratched, dirty or damaged. Do not write on or place stickers on any part of the disc. If a disc becomes dirty or contaminated with fingerprints, the system may not be able to read the game data correctly. If necessary, clean the disc with a soft, slightly damp cotton cloth (use water only). Clean the disc from center towards the edges,

WARNINGForce Feedback

The Falcon is capable of applying force to users and objects within the Falcons range of motion. Before supplying power to the Falcon, be sure that there are no obstructions within the range of motion of the Falcon. Always interact with the Falcon so that you can accommodate forces and motion, even unexpected forces and motion, safely. Do not keep any part of your body other than your hand near the Falcons movement space.

Note to Parents

Before allowing any child to use the Falcon, a parent or other responsible adult should determine whether the Falcon is appropriate for the child. Only children who are old enough and capable of properly using the Falcon should use the Falcon. You should also consider whether children should be supervised while playing games, connecting to the Internet, or downloading games. Be sure to explain all safety and health information, and operating instructions, to any children prior to their use of the Falcon. Failure to do so may result in injuries to the child or others, and damage to the Falcon or other property.

Setting Up the Falcon

(1) Open the top of the Falcon Styrofoam box. The top is marked with an indented arrow in the Styrofoam which indicates that it is right-side up. (2) Verify the Box Contents: Novint Falcon 2 Falcon Grips Power Supply USB Cable Novint Game DVD Driver Installation CD Novint Falcon User Manual Novint Games Manual (3) Remove the Falcon from the box by its body, making sure you support the base. Never move or pick up the Falcon by its arms.
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(4) Attach one of the Falcon Grips by lining up the U-shaped rod on the Grip to the U-shaped hole on the Grip base. Push the Grip forward into the Grip base until it snaps into place. (To remove the Grip, please refer to p. 13.) Follow instructions for installing the Falcon Driver and the Novint Games. 8
Installing the Falcon Driver
(1) Insert the Driver Installation CD into your CD or DVD-ROM drive. This should automatically start up the install wizard. *XP USERS: If CD does not run automatically, select Start->Run, type D:\setup.Falcon.exe (where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click on OK *VISTA USERS: If CD does not run automatically, select Start->All Programs->Accessories->Run, type D:\setup.Falcon.exe (where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click on OK (2) At the Falcon Welcome screen, click on Next> (3) Click on I agree to the terms of this license agreement and click on Next> (4) Enter your User Information, click on Next> (5) At the Installation Folder screen, keep the default location and click on Next> (6) In the Ready to Install screen, click on Next> (7) Click on Finish when the Installation Successful screen appears. (8) When the next screen comes up, you can choose to reboot your PC now or later. Review the instructions below to create a restore point before installing 3rd party software. Review the system requirements on page 16 before installing the Novint Games.

Creating a Restore Point for Third-Party Software Installation
We recommend that prior to installing any third-party software, you create a restore point to which you can return should you encounter any difficulties. (1) Click on Start->Programs->Accessories->System Tools->System Restore (2) Select Create a restore point and then click on Next> (3) You will be prompted to supply a name for this setup. If you encounter any difficulties during the installation process, you can follow the same path as above to restore your PC to its pre-installed state. 9
Installing the Novint Games
(1) Insert the Novint Game DVD into your DVD-ROM drive. This should automatically start up the install wizard. *XP USERS: If the DVD does not run automatically, select Start->Run, type D:\setup.NVeNT.exe (where D: is the letter of your DVD-ROM drive) and click on OK *VISTA USERS: If DVD does not run automatically, select Start->All Programs->Accessories->Run, type D:\setup.NVeNT.exe (where D: is the letter of your DVD-ROM drive) and click on OK (2) At the N VeNT Welcome screen, click on Next> (3) Click on I agree to the terms of this license agreement and click on Next> (4) Enter your User Information, click on Next> (5) At the Installation Folder screen, keep the default location and click on Next> (6) Select a Shortcut folder. Choose if shortcut is available to current user or to all users (7) In the Ready to Install screen, click on Next>. The status of the installation will appear. (8) Click on Finish when the Installation Successful screen appears. (9) When the next screen comes up, you can choose to reboot your PC now or later. N VeNT player and downloader, Newtons Monkey Business, and Feelin It Sports Pack are now installed on your computer. The N VeNT icon shortcut is placed on your desktop.

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Continue to the Falcon Setup Completion
Complete the Falcon Setup
(1) Insert the USB Cable into the back of the Falcon and into your computers USB slot. Your computer will prompt you to complete instructions for installing new hardware.

*XP Users: Found New Hardware wizard starts up Click on No for Can Windows connect, click on Next> Install from a list, click on Next> Search for the best driver. Include location Program Files/Novint/Falcon/USBDriver Popup will say the driver hasnt passed Windows Logo Testing. Continue anyway Click on Finish *Vista Users: When popup window appears, select one of three choices: Locate & Install; Ask Later; Dont Show Again for this Device Vista will automatically try to find and install the driver. This will fail. Vista asks for disc for device. Select Dont Have Disc, Show Other Options Browse the computer and o to Program Files/Novint/falcon/USBDriver Click on Next> and drivers will be installed.
(2) Plug in the Power Supply to a standard 120 volt outlet and into the back of the Novint Falcon.

Falcon USB Cable

Falcon Power

Game Control Overview

You are almost ready to play the Novint Games. Lets get comfortable with the Falcon first.
The Novint Falcon is an entirely new type of game controller. It is, essentially, a small robot that replaces your mouse or joystick, to let you experience true virtual touch unlike any controller in history. The Novint Falcon lets you control a game in three dimensions, and feel high-fidelity three-dimensional force feedback. The Falcon Grip moves right and left, forwards and backwards, like a mouse, but also moves up and down. When you hold the Falcons detachable Grip and move your cursor to interact with a virtual object, environment, or character, motors in the device turn on and are updated approximately 1000 times a second, letting you feel texture, shape, weight, and dimension. The Falcon lets you control and interact with games in a more realistic way, allowing you to develop real physical skill and muscle memory, adding a realistic new dimension to gaming.
Removing and Attaching the Falcon Grip
Your Limited Edition Novint Falcon Bundle comes with two Grips or handles that are interchangeable. We plan to offer additional Grips at www.novint.com which may provide different shapes and colors and unique game functionality (such as a steering wheel for driving games, or a pistol Grip for first-person shooters). To remove the Grip, squeeze the Grip Release located on the left lower side of the Grip base. While it is pinched together, pull the Grip away from the Grip base.

Grip (A) pulled away from Grip base (B)
To attach a new Grip, simply line up the U-shaped rod on the Grip with the U-shaped hole on the Grip base. Then push the Grip forward into the Grip base until it snaps into place.
Ergonomics of the Novint Falcon
Using your Falcon comfortably
1. Novint recommends two workspace setups for using the Falcon to prevent fatigue and injury: 1a. Rest your elbow on your chairs arm rest so that it supports your arms weight while you are using the Falcon. Ideally you should use a chair that has adjustable arm rests. Keep your arm parallel to the ground and not touching the table.
2. While using the Falcon, maintain your wrist at a neutral position so that there is no bend from your wrist to your hand. 3. Make sure the Falcon is clear of other objects on your desk (including food and drinks). 4. Never place any part of your body other than your hand near the Falcons workspace. 5. Take breaks from game play often.
Caution when using your Falcon
Although the Falcon is meant to be robust, it is still a precision instrument. DO NOT BE TOO ROUGH IN YOUR MOVEMENTS WITH THE FALCON. Avoid excessive force at the edges of the movement range to avoid damage to any of its components. Be sure that you dont let go of the Falcon Grip while you are using it, especially when there is a big force. Dont leave small children unattended while using the Novint Falcon. 14
DONT PUSH THE FALCON GRIP IN ANY DIRECTION WITH TOO MUCH FORCE

You are ready to play!

Please refer to the Novint Games Manual for instructions on how to play Newtons Monkey Business and Feelin It Sports Pack. Thank You!
System Requirements for Falcon Bundle
The following specifications are the minimum and recommended system requirements to run the Falcon Bundle which includes Newtons Monkey Business.
Minimum Requirements Processor OS Graphic Card DirectX Version Hard Drive Memory Other USB Recommended Requirements Processor OS Graphic Card DirectX Version Hard Drive Memory Other USB 2.4 GHz Processor Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Vista 256Mb 3D hardware accelerated graphics card DirectX 9.0c 1.5 GB free disk space 1 GB RAM Broadband Internet Connection 2.0 connection 1.0 GHz Processor Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Vista 128Mb 3D hardware accelerated graphics card DirectX 9.0c 1.5 GB free disk space 512 MB RAM DVD-ROM (CDs available upon request) 2.0 connection

Third-Party Licenses

(1) 3DGameStudio [www.3dgamestudio.com] (2) Ogg Vorbis (3) BASS (4) FreeImage [www.vorbis.com] [www.un4seen.com] [freeimage.sourceforge.net]

Portions of this product may include work Copyright 1999-2002 Tobias Waldvogel
This product may include content licensed under the FreeImage Public LicenseVersion 1.0. Source code for such content is available under the terms of that license. The Developers and Contributors under the FreeImage Public LicenseVersion 1.0 are not parties to the license from Novint.

(5) Audiere (6) APM

[audiere.sourceforge.net] [www.apmmusic.com]
This product may use the Audiere library, the use of which is covered by the GNU LGPL.
This product may include content Associated Production Music LLC.

FCC Notice

COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS
Under FCC rules, changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this product. This product 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 product 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 product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by plugging it in and unplugging it, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Move the Falcon away from the receiver Consult the dealer, an experienced radio/TV technician or a NOVINT AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER for help or suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
Warranty & Service Information
Novint warrants to the consumer that this Novint Falcon will be free from material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. Should the Novint Falcon appear to be defective during the warranty period, immediately contact Novint Technical Support, who will indicate the procedure to follow. If the defect is confirmed, the product must be returned to the location indicated by Technical Support. Within the context of this warranty, the consumers defective product will, at Technical Supports option, be either repaired or replaced. Where authorized by applicable law, the full liability of Novint and its subsidiaries (including for indirect damages) is limited to the repair or replacement of the Novint Falcon. The consumers legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not affected by this warranty. This warranty shall not apply: (1) if the product has been modified, opened, altered, or has suffered damage as a result of inappropriate or abusive use, negligence, an accident, normal wear, or any other cause not related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw; (2) in the event of failure to comply with the instructions provided by Technical Support; (3) to software not published by Novint, said software being subject to a specific warranty provided by its publisher. This warranty is limited to the Novint Falcons internal mechanism and external housing. ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED. In no event shall Novint or its affiliates be liable for consequential or incidental damage resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranties. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusion or limitation of incidental/consequential damages, so the above limitation 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 or Province to Province.