V-tech 80-102900 - SpongeBob Laptop User manual

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User’s Manual
SpongeBob Laptop

Dear Parent,
At VTech®, we know that in order to effectively reach kids, today’s learning tools have
to be plugged into the fast-paced world around them. at’s why we created the
Grade School Learning Series – an engaging set  stylized, interactive computers
specially designed to get grade-school kids up to speed with their fast-paced,
tech-savvy world.
Every product in the Grade School Learning Series covers a wide range  school
basics – math, language, social studies, science, and even an intro to basic Spanish.
Activities are presented in a fast-paced, arcade-game style that kids will recognize
and enj. Each learning machine is loaded with hi-tech features such as word
proceors, electronic addre books, plug-in acceories, and PC uplinks – tools that go
hand-in-hand with the way kids learn, play and use information.
As a bonus, each Grade School Learning product includes a ee 1-year membership to
www.planetvtech.com. Here kids can play, learn and hang out, all within a safe and
secure web environment that’s fun for play and approved by Mom.
With the Grade School Learning Series, kids can acce a way to learn that closely
matches the way th already live and play. We thank you for trusting VTech® with
the important job  helping your child learn and succeed. We hope to help your child
discover that “It’s Cool to Be Smart!”
Sincerely,
Julia Fitzgerald
Vice President, Marketing
VTech Electronics, NA
To learn more about the Grade School Learning Series™ and other VTech®toys, visit www.vtechkids.com

INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®SpongeBob Laptop!
Join SpongeBob and friends in Bikini Bottom for a learning adventure.
The VTech®SpongeBob Laptop provides 15 activities covering words,
numbers, logic, creativity, and also includes three special mini-games.
With vivid graphics, wacky sound effects, a realistic keyboard and
cursor mouse, kids will experience excitement and independent play
as they learn.
Enter
Button
On/Off
Button
26 Letter
Buttons
4 Category
Buttons 4 Arrow
Buttons
3 Character
Buttons
Esc
Button
Repeat
Button
Answer
Button
10 Number
Buttons
LCD
Screen
Demo
Button
Volume
Slider
Contrast
Slider
Cursor Mouse
with 4 Arrows

INCLUDED IN THISPACKAGE / GETTINGSTARTED
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®SpongeBob Laptop learning toy
• One user’s manual
WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets,
packaging locks, wire ties and tags are not part of this
toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
Note: Please keep the user manual as it contains important
information.
Unlock the packaging locks:
Rotate the packaging locks
90 degrees counter-clockwise.
Pull out the packaging locks.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom
of the unit.
3. Open the battery cover.
4. Install three new “AA” (AM-3/LR6)
batteries into the compartment as
illustrated. (The use of new, alkaline
batteries is recommended for
maximum performance.)
5. Replace the battery cover.

BATTERY NOTICE
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid
leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)
or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be
used for an extended period of time.
• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. On/Off Button
To turn the unit on, press the On/Off button. Press the On/Off button
again to turn the unit off.
2. Category Buttons
Press a category button to choose one of the four learning categories.
3. Character Buttons
Press a character button to play a mini-game featuring that character.
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4. Enter Button
Press this button to enter a choice.
5. Letter Buttons
Press a letter button to hear the letter name, or use these buttons to
answer questions in the Word Challenge category.
6. Number Buttons
Press a number button to hear the number, or use these buttons to answer
questions in the Math category.
7. Arrow Buttons
Press these buttons to make a selection or answer
a question.
8. Repeat Button
Press this button to hear the last instruction or question repeated.
9. Answer Button
Press this button to reveal the answer.
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10. Esc Button
Press this button to exit from the current game and return to the main menu.
11. Demo Button
Press this button to see a short demo of the product.
12. Volume Slider
Slide this to the right to increase the volume, or slide to the left to decrease
the volume.
13. Contrast Slider
Slide this to the right to darken the screen contrast, or slide to the left to
make the screen contrast lighter.
14. Cursor Mouse
Use the four-directional cursor mouse to make a
selection or answer a question. Press the Enter
button in the middle to enter a choice.
15. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®SpongeBob
Laptop will automatically turn off after several
minutes without input. The unit can be turned on
again by pressing the On/Off button.
The unit will also automatically turn off when the
battery power is low. In this case, an image will
indicate that the battery is low.
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TO BEGIN PLAY
• Press the On/Off button. The unit will play a short animation and ask
you to choose an activity. Use the arrow buttons to scroll between
the activities and press the Enter button to confirm.
• You can also press any of the category buttons to select another
activity to play. When a category is selected, you will be shown
the activities within that category. Use the arrow buttons to scroll
between the activities and press the Enter button to confirm.
•
Alternatively, press one of the character buttons to play a mini-game.
ACTIVITIES
WORD CHALLENGE
There are three activities in this category. They teach rhyming words
and spelling.
1) Rhyming Lock
Oh no! Plankton is trying to steal the Secret Recipe.
Help Mr. Krabs lock up the recipe by choosing the
matching rhyming word. Use the left and right
arrow buttons to select the rhyming word and press
the Enter button to answer.
2) Patty Hunt
Plankton has hidden the Krabby Patty in one of the
clams and Patrick needs to find it! A word is shown
with one of its letters missing. The Krabby Patty is
hidden inside the clam with the correct letter. Use
the left and right arrow buttons to select the correct
clam and press the Enter button to answer. You can
also press a letter button to answer.
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3) Word Scramble
Help SpongeBob sort out the condiment bottles.
A word is given, then it will be scrambled up. Help
SpongeBob unscramble the word by placing the
bottles in order. Use the left and right arrow buttons
to select a bottle and press the Enter button. Then,
choose a second bottle to swap it with. Repeat until
the word is spelled out correctly.
MATH
There are three activities in this category. They teach counting, addition,
subtraction, and the concept of weight.
4) Weighty Food
There are two scales weighing three different foods.
From the selection of food shown, you will be asked
to find the heaviest or lightest food. Use the left and
right arrow buttons to select the correct food and
press the Enter button to answer.
5) Add Seasoning
Help SpongeBob add seasoning to the Krabby
Patty. A formula is shown, along with five
condiments. Each condiment displays a different
number. Select two condiments that will make
the formula work. Use the left and right buttons to
select the condiments and press the Enter button
to confirm. You can also press a number button to answer.
6) Boating Bubble
Help Patrick drive safely to pick up the Krabby Patty
buns. On the way, Patrick will encounter bubbles
with different numbers. You will be asked to count in
multiples of a certain number to help Patrick along
his way. Steer with the up and down arrow buttons
and catch the correct bubbles as you go.
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LOGIC
There are three activities in this category. They teach memory, logic,
and patterns.
7) Assembling Patties
There are three Krabby Patties on the grill, and each
one has a different pattern. Help SpongeBob keep
track of the Krabby Patty with the given pattern.
Watch carefully as SpongeBob flips the Patties over
and swaps their places. Then, use the left and right
arrow buttons to select the correct Krabby Patty and
press the Enter button to answer.
8) Jellyfishing
There are eight jellyfish on the screen and only two
of them look exactly the same. Watch carefully and
catch the two jellyfish that match each other. Use
the arrow buttons to select and press the Enter
button to confirm.
9) Patty Catch
SpongeBob bumped into the shelf and all the
ingredients are falling down! Help SpongeBob
make some Krabby Patties with the falling
ingredients by following the model on the side of
the screen. Use the left and right arrow buttons to
catch the correct ingredients, and use the down
arrow button to make the ingredients fall faster.
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CREATIVITY AND GAMES
There are three activities in this category.
10) Patty Deco
Help SpongeBob decorate the Krabby Patty
before serving it to the customers. Use the left and
right arrow buttons to browse between different
decorating items and press the Enter button to
choose. The item you selected will appear on the
plate. Use the arrow buttons to move the decoration
around the plate and press the Enter button to
confirm its location. You can add five decorations
to each plate.
11) Patty Chain
SpongeBob is sending out Krabby Patties from
the kitchen. Help Squidward catch all of them, so
they don’t hit the ground and go to waste! Use the
up and down arrow buttons to move the plate and
collect the Krabby Patties.
12) Wobbly Walk
Squidward is serving a Krabby Patty to a customer,
but the Krabby Patty is too tall! Help Squidward
keep his balance by pressing the left and right
arrow buttons.
MINI-GAMES
13) Patrick Photo Catch
Patrick is dancing. He wants SpongeBob to take a
picture of him in a goofy pose! Remember which
pose Patrick wants, and press the Enter button to
take a picture when Patrick strikes that pose.
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14) SpongeBob Typing Bubbles
SpongeBob wants to blow a super large bubble!
Help him by typing the letters as fast as possible.
The largest bubble will travel up to the top of
the sea!
15) Squidward’s Puzzles
Help Squidward reach a high score in his puzzle
game. Points are earned if three or more of the
same objects are lined up together vertically or
horizontally. You can choose and swap two objects
by using the arrow buttons and pressing Enter.
CARE &MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
source.
3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended
period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit onto a hard surface and do not expose the unit
to moisture or water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. If your VTech®SpongeBob Laptop stops working or does not turn on:
• Check your batteries. Make sure the batteries are fresh and
properly installed.
• If you are still having problems, visit our website at
www.vtechkids.com for troubleshooting tips.
2. If nothing happens when you press the On/Off button:
• Check to see that the batteries are aligned correctly.
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3. If you cannot hear any sound:
• Adjust the volume switch to adjust the sound level of the speaker.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual,
we encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services
Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have.
A support representative will be happy to assist you.
Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include the
information below:
• The name of your product or model number (the model number is
typically located on the back or bottom of your product).
• The actual error message or problem you are experiencing.
• The actions you took right before the error message or problem
occurred.
Internet: www.vtechkids.com
Phone: [phone] in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
OTHER INFO
VTech®Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume
no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this
handbook. VTech®Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers
assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may
arise through the use of this software.VTech® Electronics North America,
L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss
caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or
repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of important data on other media
to protect against data loss.
COMPANY : VTech®Electronics North America, L.L.C.
ADDRESS : 1155 W. Dundee Road, Suite 130,
Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
TEL NO.: 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
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NOTE: This equipment 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 equipment 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 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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech®Grade School Learning products
is accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTech®take very
seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the
information that forms the value of our products. However, errors
sometimes can occur. It is important for you to know that we
stand behind our products and encourage you to call our Consumer
Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697
in Canada with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have.
A service representative will be happy to help you.
© 2009 VTECH
Printed in China
91-002372-000-000
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