Pip-Boy 3000

The Pip-Boy 3000 is a hand-held electronic device produced by RobCo Industries and is one of several Pip-Boy models that were issued as standard to Vault-Tec Vaults. The device has numerous functions, and its capable of displaying the character's stats, area maps, inventory, Geiger counter, and radio. It is also possible to illuminate the screen to a level that is sufficient to light the area immediately around the user, acting as a makeshift lantern in darkened areas.

Because of its biometric seals, it can't normally be taken off by its wearer, and are only removed by an authorized Vault engineer for servicing.

Fallout 3
In Vault 101 a Pip-Boy 3000 was given to every vault resident on their 10th birthday. This marked the start of their official vault responsibilities.

Stats Tab

 * Status
 * Displays the user's Condition, Radiation Levels and any Effects that are currently active.
 * CND - Status of limbs, and enables directional application of Stimpacks to crippled areas or to the body as a whole.
 * RAD - Precise reading of User's radiation level using internal Geiger Counter and options to administer Rad-X and Rad Away as necessary.
 * EFF - Displays effects of currently equipped clothing, radiation level, chems the user has taken, any addictions the user may have and any crippled limbs.
 * S.P.E.C.I.A.L
 * Displays the user's S.P.E.C.I.A.L information as well as indicating positive or negative effects on their levels.
 * Skills
 * Displays the user's skill levels as well as indicating positive or negative effects on them.
 * Perks
 * Displays a comprehensive list of the user's perks.
 * General
 * Gives a rough indication of the user's Karma level and gives various interesting pieces of information about the user and their actions. General Stats.

Items Tab

 * Weapons
 * Gives a readout of the stats of all weapons that the user is carrying on their person and aids in repairing of them.
 * Apparel
 * Gives a readout of the stats of clothing the user is carrying and similar to weapons, aids in their repair.
 * Aid
 * Shows the stats of any medical or food items the user is carrying.
 * Misc
 * Shows any items that do not fall into any of the above categories.
 * Ammo
 * Gives details on the types and amounts of ammunition that the user is carrying.

Extra Information

 * Weight
 * Show how much weight the Lone Wanderer is carrying/the maximum the he or she is carrying
 * HP
 * How much Hit Points the player has/the full Hit Points the player has

Data Tab

 * Local Map
 * Shows a detailed map of the user's local area.
 * World Map
 * Shows a complete map of the area the user is residing in, allowing new locations to be automatically be added when discovered.
 * Quests
 * Shows any quests the user has been given as well as record of those completed. Can also link an active quest to the Local and Global maps.
 * Notes
 * A record of notes that the user has obtained and allows playback of holotapes.
 * Radio
 * A built in radio receiver that can tune into local radio stations.

Pip-Boy light
The screen on the Pip-Boy 3000 can be used to illuminate the screen to a level that is sufficient to light the area immediately around the user, acting as a makeshift lantern in darkened areas.

To activate the Pip-Boy Light, hold down Tab, you can deactivate it the same way. Hold B to activate and deactivate the Pip-Boy Light on the Xbox 360 and hold down O to activate on PS3.