V-tech Buzz & Friends Learning Laptop User manual

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User’s Manual
Buzz & Friends
Learning Laptop

Dear Parent,
At VTech®, we know how important the first day  school is for your
child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event, VTech® has
developed the Preschool Learning™ series  interactive ts.
Preschool Learning™ features fun characters and inviting school themes
that use technology to capture a child’s aention and teach important
preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet. ese vital skills
are taught in a way that's bh fun and highly engaging to maintain a
child's interest. Children will also be introduced to fun school suects
such as art cla, music cla and even rece! With Preschool Learning™,
learning is fun om day one!
At VTech®, we know that a child has the ability to do great things.
at’s why all  our electronic learning products are uniquely designed
to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the best  their
ability. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the important job 
helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Your iends at VTech®
To learn more about Preschool Learning™ series and her VTech® ts, visit www.vtechkids.com

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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Buzz & Friends Learning
Laptop learning toy!
The VTech®Buzz & Friends Learning Laptop is designed for
younger kids with 30 colorful picture card scenes adding to the learning fun.
Children will learn age-appropriate curriculum including letters, numbers,
colors, shapes, counting and more while they interact with the engaging
cards, as the 5 magical lights guide their way. The joyful melodies and
encouraging voice will take little learners ‘to infinity and beyond’!
LETTER BUTTONS
ACTIVITIES BUTTON
ON/OFF BUTTON
REPEAT BUTTON
NUMBER BUTTONS
VOLUME
CONTROL
SWITCH
BUZZ MOUSE WITH
EIGHT DIRECTIONS
ENTER BUTTON
15 DOUBLE-SIDED ACTIVITY CARDS (30 ACTIVITY CARD SCENES)

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Getting Started
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Buzz & Friends Learning Laptop
• Fifteen Double-Sided Activity Cards
• One User’s Manual
WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic
sheets, wire ties and tags are not part of this
toy, and should be discarded for your child’s
safety.
Demo strip removal:
When the product is taken out of the packaging, please
remove the demo strip from the unit to activate normal
play mode.
NOTE: Please keep this user’s 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 turnedMake sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the
unit and open it.
3. Install 3 new “AA” size (AM-3/LR6) batteries
following the diagram inside the battery
box. (The use of new alkaline batteries is
recommended for maximum performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover.

Product Features
BATTERY NOTICE
• The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being
charged (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
(if removable).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)
or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to
be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• The toy is not to be connected to more than the recommended number
of power supplies.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF BUTTON
Turn on the unit by pressing the On/Off button.
Press the On/Off button again to turn the unit
off.
2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the unit will automatically turn off after
several minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by
pressing the On/Off button. 4

3. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
To adjust the volume, slide the Volume Control
Switch. Slide up for higher volume and down
for lower volume.
4. ACTIVITIES BUTTON
Press the Activities Button to switch between
the Question & Answer mode and the Free
Play mode.
5. BUZZ MOUSE
Move the Buzz Mouse in eight directions to
select an answer.
6. ENTER BUTTON
Press the Enter Button on the Buzz Mouse to
confirm an answer or to turn on the unit.
7. CARD STORAGE
All 15 double-sided activity cards can be
conveniently stored in the special compartment
located at the bottom of the unit.
8. REPEAT BUTTON
Press the Repeat Button to hear an instruction
or question repeated.
9. BACKGROUND MUSIC ON/OFF FUNCTION
Press “1” and “A” together to turn the background music off.
Press “2” and “B” together to turn the background music on.
The unit is set to play with background music turned on by
default.
Product Features
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Card Activities
10. NUMBER BUTTONS
Press the Number Buttons to answer questions
or hear numbers one to ten when there is no card
inserted.
11. LETTER BUTTONS
Press the Letter Buttons to answer questions
or hear letter names.
CARD ACTIVITIES
1. Press the On/Off button to turn the unit on. You
will hear a short opening melody followed by a
welcoming phrase.
2. Insert cards into the unit to play. When you answer
correctly, you will hear a rewarding sound effect and
encouraging phrase. Then another question will be
asked about the inserted card. If you do not answer
correctly after three attempts, the correct answer will
be revealed and a new question will be asked.
3. After six questions have been asked about the inserted card, the unit
will automatically switch to the flashing light mode.
4. In this mode, watch carefully and answer the questions
about the flashing lights or light patterns.
Note: Please make sure that the card is fully inserted. If the
activity is not working properly, please remove the card
and re-insert it correctly.
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Card Activities
The themes of the cards are as follows:
Card 1 Side A : Best Friends
Side B : Who Are They?
Card 2 Side A : Happy Memories
Side B : Time to Relax
Card 3 Side A : Andy’s Growing Up
Side B : Sports
Card 4 Side A : Thrown Away
Side B : In The Garage
Card 5 Side A : The Butterfly Room
Side B : Making New Friends
Card 6 Side A : The Caterpillar Room
Side B : Playtime
Card 7 Side A : Falling… With Style
Side B : More New Friends
Card 8 Side A : Bonnie’s Bedroom
Side B : Dress Up
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Card 9 Side A : A Tidy Closet
Side B : Surfing The Net
Card 10 Side A : Lotso’s Guard
Side B : Where’s Buzz’s Manual?
Card 11 Side A : Escape!
Side B : What Will They Do?!
Card 12 Side A : The Claw To The Rescue!
Side B : Great Gifts
Card 13 Side A : What Shape Is It?
Side B : What Color Is It?
Card 14 Side A : What Is This?
Side B : Fruit
Card 15 Side A : Band
Side B : Sweet Dreams!
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Card Activities

FREE PLAY ACTIVITY
1. Press the Activities Button to switch to Free Play
mode.
2. Press the Number Buttons to hear numbers one
to ten.
3. Press the Letter Buttons to hear letter names.
4. Move the Buzz Mouse to highlight different items
and then press Enter to hear character names or
object words, depending on the inserted card.
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 on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to
moisture or water.
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Care & Maintenance

TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working or malfunctions,
then please follow these steps:
1. Turn the unit OFF.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
4. Turn the unit back ON. The unit will now be ready to play again.
5. If the unit still does not work, replace with an entire set of new
batteries.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, and a service
representative will be happy to help you.
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.
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Troubleshooting

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Important Note
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 Preschool Learning products is
accompanied by a responsibility that we take very seriously.
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information
which 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.
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