.. _usage:

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Usage Guide
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Welcome to using the LAFVIN Retro Game Kit! This chapter will guide you on how to use the gaming console, including power on, button operations, menu system, settings adjustment, and emulator usage.

Quick Start
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1. **Power On**: Connect Type-C cable to power adapter (recommended 5V/2A)
2. **Understand Buttons**: 
   
   - Left side: D-PAD (directional keys) - Move up, down, left, right
   - Right side: A/B buttons - Confirm/Cancel, Jump/Attack
   - Center: Select/Start buttons - Select/Start game
   - Top: Menu/Option buttons - System menu/Option settings

3. **Use Menu**: After power on, automatically enters launcher interface. Use directional keys to switch emulator platforms, press A button to confirm selection
4. **Adjust Settings**: 
   
   - Option button: Adjust system brightness, volume, time zone, font, game speed and other settings
   - Menu button: Bring up menu during gameplay for save, load, quit game and other operations


.. note::
   Before first use, please ensure hardware assembly and firmware flashing are completed, and TF card is prepared.

Usage Flow
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Basic usage flow is as follows:

1. Connect Type-C power cable
2. System automatically powers on and displays launcher
3. Enter corresponding platform and select game, use A to enter game
4. After game runs, use game buttons for operations
5. Press Menu button to return to main menu or save


.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 1
   :caption: Detailed Usage Instructions

   settings
   buttons
   emulators


Common Questions
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**Q: How to return to main menu?**

A: Press Menu during gameplay, then select Quit to exit game.

**Q: How to adjust volume or brightness?**

A: Press Option button, select volume or brightness option to adjust.

**Q: What if game running speed is too fast or too slow?**

A: You can use Option button during gameplay to select speed up or slow down game speed.

**Q: How to switch interface language?**

A: Use Option button on launcher interface to select "Language" option, can switch between English, German, and French.

Next Steps
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- If you encounter problems, please check :doc:`../Appendix/Troubleshooting/troubleshooting`
- To learn about advanced features, please check :doc:`../advanced`