Fisher-Price smart cycle User manual

PHYSICAL LEARNING ARCADE SYSTEM
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Get up. Get smart. Get going!
It’s a stationary bike, a learning center, and an arcade game
system – all rolled into one! Smart Cycle™plugs right into your
TV, ready to take kids on learning adventures like no other.
As they pedal, favorite character friends guide them through
learning discoveries, games, and even exciting races.
Drive
Pedal, steer and learn at your own pace – visit Math Mountain,
Shape Lake, Number Fields, Letter Creek and other stops
along the way.
Learn
Stop and rest, but don’t stop
learning! Use the joystick to rein-
force important learning skills with
plenty of games and activities – with
different levels for growing kids.
Race
Put the pedal to the metal as you race
with cars on-screen, against the clock,
or with another player!

Learning Adventure Game Cartridge
with Key Ring
2 Pedals
(Left and Right)
Assembly Tool
Note: Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten screws.
#8 x 1" Screws – 6
Shown Actual Size
#10 x 11/2" Screws – 4
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Parts
Back Base
(Narrow)
Handlebar
Front Base
(Wide)
Frame
with Console
and Plug-and-Play Cord
Adult assembly is required. Tools needed for assembly:
Phillips screwdriver (not included) and assembly tool (included).
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• Turn to remove the seat peg from the frame.
• Insert the seat into the slot in the frame.
• Replace the seat peg and turn to secure.
Hint: You can adjust the seat height (higher
or lower) for your child's comfort. Simply
remove the seat peg and lift or lower the seat.
Replace the seat peg to secure the seat.
Seat
Seat Peg
Console
• While tucking the wires into the frame, fit
the console into the frame.
Assembly
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This product contains
small parts in its
unassembled state. Adult
assembly is required.
CAUTION

• Align the screw holes in the frame and
console. Insert four #8 x 1" screws
through the frame and into the console.
• Tighten the screws.
• First, plug the handlebar connector into
the socket in the console.
Hint: The connector will only fit one way into
the socket. If it does not seem to fit, turn it
around and try again!
Handlebar
Connector
Assembly
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Post
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• Fit the handlebar onto the top of the post.
• At an angle, insert the tab on the back of
the handlebar into the slot in the console.
• Next, rock the handlebar forward and
down to "snap" it in place. Make sure
you hear a "snap".
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Assembly
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A
B
Tab

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• Insert two #8 x 1" screws into the handle-
bar and tighten.
• Turn the cycle upside down.
• Fit the front base (wide) into the groove in
the front of the frame.
• Insert two #10 x 11/2" screws through the
tube in the front base and tighten.
Front Base (wide)
Assembly
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• Fit the rear base (narrow) into the groove
in the rear of the frame.
• Insert two #10 x 11/2" screws through the
tube in the rear base and tighten.
• Set the cycle upright.
Rear Base (narrow)
• Locate the right pedal marked with an R
on the outside end.
• Now, find the pedal axle marked with an R.
• Fit the threaded end of the right pedal into
the hole in the right pedal axle.
• Hand-tighten the pedal by turning
it clockwise.
• Then, fit the assembly tool to the end of the
pedal. Turn it clockwise to fully tighten.
Hint: You will not be able to tighten the pedal
if you have tried to attach the left pedal. If you
cannot tighten the pedal, remove it and try
the other. Be sure to match the letters Ror L
on each part.
Assembly
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Right Pedal (R)
Assembly Tool
Right Pedal
Axle (R)
Right Pedal
Right Pedal
Tighten
Tighten
Clockwise
Clockwise

• Fit the threaded end of the left pedal
(marked with an L) into the hole in the left
pedal axle.
• Hand-tighten the pedal by turning
it counter-clockwise.
• Then, fit the assembly tool to the end
of the pedal. Turn it counter-clockwise
to fully tighten.
Pedal Left (L)
Assembly Tool
Left Pedal
Axle (L)
• Locate the battery compartment on
underside of the frame.
• Loosen the screws in the battery
compartment door and remove the door.
• Insert four “D” (LR20) alkaline batteries.
Hint: We recommend using alkaline
batteries for longer battery life.
• Replace the battery compartment door
and tighten the screws.
• When function is erratic or stops, or
you see a low battery symbol on your
TV screen , it’s time for an adult to
change the batteries!
• Protect the environment by not
disposing of this product with house-
hold waste (2002/96/EC). Check
your local authority for recycling
advice and facilities.
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Assembly Battery
Installation
Left Pedal
Left Pedal
Tighten
Tighten
Counter-Clockwise
Counter-Clockwise
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In exceptional circumstances, batteries
may leak fluids that can cause a chemical
burn injury or ruin your toy. To avoid
battery leakage:
• Do not mix old and new batteries or
batteries of different types: alkaline,
standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium).
• Insert batteries as indicated inside the
battery compartment.
• Remove batteries during long periods
of non-use. Always remove exhausted
batteries from the toy. Dispose of batteries
safely. Do not dispose of the product in
a fire. The batteries inside may explode
or leak.
• Never short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Use only batteries of the same or
equivalent type, as recommended.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the
toy before charging.
• If removable, rechargeable batteries are
used, they are only to be charged under
adult supervision.
1.5V x 4
“D” (LR20)
Battery Safety Information

Important! Your TV or VCR must have
audio and video input jacks.
• Place the Smart Cycle™in front of your TV.
• Locate the plug-and-play cord on the front
of the cycle.
• Plug the audio-video pins into the match-
ing colored input jacks on your TV or VCR
(Yellow for Video In, White for Left Audio
In and Red for Right Audio In).
Hint: We've included a detailed illustration
to show how to connect Smart Cycle™to a
TV or TV and VCR. Please refer to page 21.
• Insert the game cartridge into the socket
in the side of the cycle.
Hint: You can easily attach other cartridges
(sold separately and not included) to the
key ring.
• Turn your TV or VCR power on.
• Slide the power switch on the cycle to
on .
• To find the picture on your TV screen,
set your TV's or VCR's mode selector to
INPUT or VIDEO IN.
Hint: The plug-and-play cord is designed
to easily disconnect if it is pulled. Simply
connect the matching connectors in the
middle of the cord.
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Connecting Smart Cycle™
to your TV
Note: The photo above shows a combination TV/VCR/DVD with input on
the front. Your TV or VCR may have input jacks on the back.
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Power Switch
Slide the switch to
on or off O.
Handlebar
Use for steering on the road or in games.
Horn Button
Press to make
a selection or
hear the horn.
Snap Shot Button
Press to make a selection
or take "pictures" (see
page 13).
Joystick
Use to make selections on
the menus or in activities.
Map Button
Press to see a map of all
activities (see page 19).
Exit Button
Press to exit the activities.
Travel Journal Button
Press to see the pictures you
took along your journey.
Getting Started
on the Learning Adventure

• Use the joystick to choose the type of
vehicle you’d like to “drive.”
• Press either handlebar button to make
your selection.
• Repeat this process to choose the color
of your vehicle, horn sound and a hood
ornament style.
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Customize
your
vehicle
Find the objects!
• Pedal the cycle to move down the road.
The faster you pedal the faster you go!
• Use the handlebars to steer.
• Find all the letters, numbers or shapes
shown in the upper left of the screen.
Simply ride over them. Don't ride over
other objects!
Learning
Adventure
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Taking Snap Shots
• Press the right handlebar button to
take snap shots in any activity.

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Alphabet
Barn
Find the Letters!
• Listen carefully to the letter you need to
find. "Find the upper case G".
• Move the joystick to scroll through
choices. Then press either handlebar
button to choose a letter.
• Select the correct letter and you complete
a word! “G – Goat”
• When you’re finished with this activity,
press the exit button to return to
the road. Pedal to the next activity!
Off Ramps
• Keep traveling down the road and go all
the way around the course or head onto
an off-ramp for other fun games and
activities. Simply bear to the side of the
road as you see one approaching.
Hint: If you miss a ramp, you can pedal in
reverse to back up.

Catch the letters to spell words!
• Look at the word on the lower left corner
of the screen. This is the word you'll need
to spell. You have 5 frog lives to spell
words correctly in each level of play.
• Watch the letter bugs appear on the screen.
• Use the joystick to move the frog left
and right. Then, press either handlebar
button to flick out the frog’s tongue and
catch the letter bug.
• When you spell a word, you score points!
Look at your score in the lower right corner
of the screen. If you choose an incorrect
letter you loose a frog life.
• When you spell all words correctly on
one level, move up to the next level. The
words are longer and the bugs fly faster!
• When you’re finished with this activity,
press the exit button to return to
the road. Pedal to the next activity!
Word Frog Lives Score Pedal as fast as you can to the
finish line!
• Use the joystick to choose a 1 Player or
2 Player game. Press either handlebar
button to select the game.
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Letter
Creek The Big Race
1 Player
• Pedal down the road as fast as you can
to the finish line. Try to speed past the
other cars. Get to the finish line first and
you win!
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2 Player
• Each player takes a turn. Pedal down the
road as fast as you can to the finish line.
Look at your time.
• Now, it's time for Player 2 to beat your time.
• The player with the fastest time wins.
• When you’re finished with this activity,
press the exit button to return to
the road. Pedal to the next activity!
Match shapes to pop the bubbles!
• Look at the shape inside the nozzle. Use
the joystick to aim the nozzle toward the
matching shape.
• Press either handlebar button to shoot the
shape and "pop" the bubble.
• If you hit the matching shape, you score
points! If you hit the wrong shape, the
bubble floats back to the top.
Hint: The blowfish can be used to hit
any bubble shape.
• Try to pop all the bubbles before they
reach the bottom. When you pop all the
bubbles, move on to the next level. The
bubbles move faster!
• When you’re finished with this activity,
press the exit button to return to
the road. Pedal to the next activity!
Shape
Lake
Nozzle Shape Score

Lots of counting fun!
• Use the joystick to move the clouds over
a number.
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Math
Mountain Number Fields
Use the tractor to run over numbers
in the field before they disappear!
• Use the joystick to move the tractor
around the field. Run over the numbers
before they disappear.
• When you hit the numbers, you score
points! Try to get as many points as you
can before time runs out.
• When time runs out, you're on to the next
level. Numbers appear and disappear faster
now and there are obstacles to avoid too.
Don't lose points!
• When you’re finished with this activity, press
the exit button to return to the road.
Pedal to the next activity!
Timer Score
• Hear the number identified and see it
counted out.
• When you’re finished with this activity,
press the exit button to return to
the road. Pedal to the next activity!
Timer
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Bonus
Activity
• To visit here, you need to visit all of the
activities around the course and complete
the first level of each game.
• Watch the ant parade. The ants march by
carrying letters, numbers or shapes.
• When you’re finished with this activity,
press the exit button to return to
the road. Pedal to the next activity!
• Press the travel journal button . Then
use the joystick and handlebar buttons
to review and select a snap shot.
Travel
Journal
See previous
snap shot
See next
snap shot
• Next, use the joystick and handlebar
buttons to select the stamp tool to
decorate your picture.
• Choose a stamp with the joystick and
handlebar buttons and place it on the
snap shot.
• Select the erase button to clear the
screen and decorate another picture.
Stamp Tool Erase

• You can travel down the road and head onto an off-ramp to access activities or simply press
the map button to visit any of the activities around the course.
Letter Creek
Bonus Activity
The Big Race
Shape Lake
Math Mountain
Customize
Your Vehicle
Number Fields Learning Adventure
Alphabet Barn
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The Map
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Problem Cause Solution
No image on the TV TV or VCR is not set
to proper input
Press the channel down button
on the VCR or TV and check
for an INPUT channel below
channel 2.
Use the menu system on your
TV or VCR to find INPUT or
SOURCE. Change to INPUT
or SOURCE.
Refer to your TV's or VCR’s
instruction manual.
Batteries in the cycle are
weak or dead
Replace the batteries in the
cycle with four, new “D” (LR20)
alkaline batteries.
Plug-and-play cord
is disconnected
Make sure both ends of the
plug-and-play cords are fully
connected to the cycle and
your TV or VCR.
Low battery symbol
appears on TV screen
Batteries in the cycle are weak Replace the batteries in the
cycle with four, new “D” (LR20)
alkaline batteries.
Image is stretched or distorted
on a wide screen TV
TV aspect ratio set incorrectly This product is designed for
use with a 4:3 aspect ratio
(display setting) and you should
see black bars on the sides of
the image. For best picture,
do not use a 16:9 aspect ratio
(stretched) wide screen setting.
For more information on
changing this setting, refer to
your TV owner’s manual.
Troubleshooting Guide