V-tech Chuggington Traintastic Laptop User manual

User’s Manual
Traintastic Laptop
Printed in China
91-002464-006-000
© 2010 VTech
© Ludorum plc 2010
ChuggingtonTM is a
trademark of Ludorum
plc. 美

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INTRODUCTION
On/Off
Button
LCD Screen
26 Letter Buttons
Settings Button
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Chuggington Traintastic
Laptop!
Join Wilson, Brewster and Koko on a learning adventure! The
Traintastic Laptop features 40 interactive activities covering
language, numbers, games and more! With fun animations, real
character voices, sounds and music, your child will be introduced to
age-appropriate curriculum in a fun and engaging way!
Wilson Category
Switch
Escape Button
10 Number
Buttons
Help Button
Enter
Button
4 Arrow
Buttons
Answer Button

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
One• VTech®Chuggington Traintastic Laptop
One User’s Manual•
WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets,
packaging locks and tags are not part of this toy, and should be
discarded for your child’s safety.
ATTENTION : Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous
de tous les produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles
de plastique, attaches et étiquettes. Ils ne font pas partie du
jouet.
NOTE: Please keep the user’s manual as it contains important
information.
Unlock the packaging locks:
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Make sure the unit is turned1. OFF.
Locate the battery cover on the bottom of2. the unit and open it.
Install 3 new “AA” batteries (AM-3/LR6)3. as illustrated.
Close the battery cover.4.
GETTING STARTED
Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees
counter-clockwise.
Pull out the packaging locks.

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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re.•
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
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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. WILSON CATEGORY SWITCH
Turn the WILSON CATEGORY SWITCH to
choose one of the ve learning categories:
Explore and Learn, Language, Numbers,
Games or Adventure.
3. SETTINGS BUTTON
Press the SETTINGS BUTTON to adjust the volume level, screen
contrast, or to turn the background music on or off.
Therearevesettingsforthevolumelevelandscreencontrast.
Use the ARROW BUTTONS to change the settings and press the
ESCAPE BUTTON or the ENTER BUTTONwhenyouhavenished.
4. ESCAPE BUTTON
Press this button to go back to the previous screen.
5. LETTER BUTTONS
Press any of the LETTER BUTTONStoheartheletteridentiedor
to answer questions in related activities.
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6. NUMBER BUTTONS
Press any of the NUMBER BUTTONStohearthenumberidentied
or to answer questions in related activities.
7. ARROW BUTTONS
Press these buttons to make a selection on the screen
or to move in related activities.
8. ENTER BUTTON
Pressthisbuttontoconrmyourselection.
9. HELP BUTTON
Press this button in an activity to get some help from Vee.
10. ANSWER BUTTON
Press this button to reveal the answer.
11. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Chuggington Traintastic
Laptop will automatically turn off after several minutes without
input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF
BUTTON.
The VTech®Chuggington Traintastic Laptop
will also automatically turn off when the battery
power is low. When the battery power is low, a
warning will be shown on the screen.
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TO BEGIN PLAY
Press the• ON/OFF BUTTON.
You will see a short animation then be asked to choose a category.•
Turn the WILSON CATEGORY SWITCHtochooseoneoftheve
learning categories.
Once a category is selected you will enter the activity menu for•
that category. Use the ARROW BUTTONS to select an activity
to play. Press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrmyourselection.
ACTIVITIES
CATEGORY 1: EXPLORE AND LEARN
01. Letter Exploration
Press a LETTER BUTTON to learn the letter
name and a word that begins with that letter.
02. Number Training
Press a NUMBER BUTTON to learn the number
name. Count together with Vee as the same
number of passengers board Koko.
03. Learn a Shape
Move Wilson on the screen to catch the shapes
and learn their names. Press the left and right
ARROW BUTTONS to move Wilson.
04. Music Box
Use the NUMBER BUTTONS or the up and
down ARROW BUTTONS to select your favorite
Chuggington tune. Watch Wilson dance along with
the music on the screen!
05. Instrument Sounds
Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS to select
an instrument and hear its sound.
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06. Learn Letter Order
Press a LETTER BUTTON to learn about letter
order.
07. Learn Number Order
Press a NUMBER BUTTON to learn about number
order.
08. Word Exploration
Use the up and down ARROW BUTTONS to select
a word to learn. A picture of the selected object
will be shown.
CATEGORY 2: LANGUAGE
09. Small Letter Finder
Koko needs to deliver the newspaper into the
correctmailbox.Listentotheinstructionandnd
the mailbox with the small letter that you hear.
Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and
press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.PresstheHELP BUTTON to
see the requested letter.
10. Capital Letter Finder
Koko needs to deliver the newspaper into the
correctmailbox.Listentotheinstructionandnd
the mailbox with the capital letter that you hear.
Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and
press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.PresstheHELP BUTTON to
see the requested letter.
11. Letter Collection
Listen to the instruction and help Wilson collect
veoftherequestedlettersastheyfall.Usethe
left and right ARROW BUTTONS to move Wilson
on the screen to collect the letters. Press the HELP BUTTON to
see the requested letter.
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12. Mystery Letter
HelpKokondthehiddenletterinthepicture.
Use the LETTER BUTTONS to answer. Press the
HELP BUTTONtoseethehiddenletterash.
13. Letter Popcorn
The popcorn machine has gone crazy! Use the
LETTER BUTTONS to type the letters on the
popcorn as fast as you can to catch them. Press
the HELP BUTTON to hear the instruction
repeated.
14. Which is Different?
Brewsterishidinginatunnel.HelpndBrewster
byndingtheletterthatisinadifferentletter
case. Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS to select your
answer and press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.PresstheHELP
BUTTON for a useful hint.
15. Letter Match
A capital letter will be shown above two tunnels
with small letters inside them. Help Wilson choose
thecorrecttunneltopassthroughbyndingthe
small letter that matches the capital letter. Use the left and right
ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and press the ENTER
BUTTONtoconrm.PresstheHELP BUTTON for a useful hint.
16. Letter Order
Brewster is transporting some boxes. But one of
them falls during transportation. Help Brewster
nd the lost box by nding the letter that is
missing in the alphabetical order. Use the LETTER
BUTTONS to answer. Press the HELP BUTTON for a useful hint.
17. Beginning Letter
Brewster is transporting a box, but the word
on the box is missing its beginning letter. Help
Brewster complete the word by typing in the
beginning letter. Use the LETTER BUTTONS to answer. Press the
HELP BUTTON for a useful hint.
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18. Word Hunt
Watch carefully as an object is shown on the
screen. Find the word that matches the object.
Use the up and down ARROW BUTTONS to select
your answer and press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.Pressthe
HELP BUTTON for a useful hint.
CATEGORY 3: NUMBERS
19. Animal Rescue
Some animals are stuck on the roof waiting to
be rescued by Action Chugger. Count how many
animals Action Chugger saves. Use the up and
down ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and press the ENTER
BUTTONtoconrmorusetheNUMBER BUTTONS to answer. Press
the HELP BUTTON to count together with Vee.
20. Number Finder
Koko needs to deliver the newspaper into the
correct mailbox. Listen to the instruction and
ndthemailboxwiththenumberthatyouhear.
Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and
press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.PresstheHELP BUTTON to
see the requested number.
21. Number Popcorn
The popcorn machine has gone crazy! Use the
NUMBER BUTTONS to type the numbers on
the popcorn as fast as you can to catch them.
Press the HELP BUTTON to hear the instruction
repeated.
22. Passenger Counting
Count how many passengers board Koko. Use the up
and down ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer
and press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrmorusetheNUMBER BUTTONS
to answer. Press the HELP BUTTON to count together with Vee.
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23. Number Tunnels
Brewsterishidinginatunnel.HelpndBrewster
byndingthenumberthatisnotinorder.Usethe
left and right ARROW BUTTONS to select your
answer and press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.PresstheHELP
BUTTON for a useful hint.
24. Number Order
Brewster is transporting some boxes. But one of
them falls during transportation. Help Brewster
nd the lost box by nding the number that is
missing in the order. Use the NUMBER BUTTONS to answer. Press
the HELP BUTTON for a useful hint.
25. Which Takes More?
Wilson andEmeryare transporting some packages.
Find the one who’s taking more packages. Use the
up and down ARROW BUTTONS to select your
answer and press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.PresstheHELP
BUTTON for a useful hint.
26. Which Takes Fewer?
Wilson andEmeryare transporting some packages.
Find the one who’s taking fewer packages. Use the
up and down ARROW BUTTONS to select your
answer and press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.PresstheHELP
BUTTON for a useful hint.
27. Greatest Number
Find the greatest number to help Wilson load his
wagon. Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS
to select your answer and press the ENTER
BUTTONtoconrmorusetheNUMBER BUTTONS to answer. Press
the HELP BUTTON for a useful hint.
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28. Smallest Number
Find the smallest number to help Wilson load his
wagon. Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS
to select your answer and press the ENTER
BUTTONtoconrmorusetheNUMBER BUTTONS to answer. Press
the HELP BUTTON for a useful hint.
CATEGORY 4: GAMES
29. Track Training
Wilson has a delivery task. Follow the ashing
arrow to help him select the correct track. Use
the ARROW BUTTONS to play. Press the HELP
BUTTON for a useful hint.
30. Tool Matching
Match the shadow with the picture to nd the
correct tool to x the engine. Use the left and
right ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer
and press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.PresstheHELP BUTTON
to hear the instruction repeated.
31. Recycling
Irving is recycling. Look at the object displayed at
thetopandndthematchingobjectstorecycle
them. The objects will scroll along automatically.
Press the ENTER BUTTON when the matching object is shown
inside the frame to recycle it. Press the HELP BUTTON to hear the
instruction repeated.
32. Ice Cream Memory
Help Frostini serve the correct ice cream by
remembering the picture and choosing the correct
one from three choices. Use the left and right ARROW
BUTTONS to select your answer and press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.
Press the HELP BUTTON to hear and see the instruction repeated.
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33. Ice Cream Maker
Wilson is helping Frostini make ice cream. Choose
the correct shapes to make the ice cream. Use
the up and down ARROW BUTTONS to select the
shapes and press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.PresstheHELP
BUTTON to hear the instruction repeated.
34. Shape Collection
Listen to the instruction and help Wilson collect
veoftherequestedshapesastheyfall.Usethe
left and right ARROW BUTTONS to move Wilson
on the screen to collect the shapes. Press the HELP BUTTON to
see the requested shape.
35. Odd One Out
Four objects will be shown but one will be different
from the others. Find the odd one out. Use the
ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and
press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.PresstheHELP BUTTON
to hear the instruction repeated.
36. Find Our Friend
Youwillbeaskedtondacharacterwhosepicture
will be shown on a card. The card will be turned
face down and mixed around with the other cards. Watch carefully
remembering which card shows a picture of the requested character.
Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and
press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.PresstheHELP BUTTON to
hear and see the instruction repeated.
37. Music Tunnels
Brewsterishidinginatunnel.HelpndBrewster
byndingthemusicnotethatisdifferentfrom
all the others. Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS to select
your answer and press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.Pressthe
HELP BUTTON to hear the instruction repeated.
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38. Which is Faster?
Koko is hiding in one of the tunnels. Listen
carefully as a tune is played from each tunnel.
Pick the tunnel with the faster tune to reveal
Koko. Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS to select your
answer and press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.PresstheHELP
BUTTON to hear the instruction repeated.
39. Which is Slower?
Old Puffer Pete is hiding in one of the tunnels.
Listen carefully as a tune is played from each
tunnel. Pick the tunnel with the slower tune to
reveal Old Puffer Pete. Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS to
select your answer and press the ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.Press
the HELP BUTTON to hear the instruction repeated.
40. Find the Instrument
Listen carefully and nd the instrument that
played the tune. Use the left and right ARROW
BUTTONS to select your answer and press the
ENTER BUTTONtoconrm.PresstheHELP BUTTON to hear the
instruction repeated.
CATEGORY 5: ADVENTURE MODE
Choose between Wilson, Brewster or Koko to go on an adventure.
For each activity you complete within your adventure you will be
rewarded a badge. When you collect all 12 badges the adventure is
completed and you will be rewarded with a special animation related
to your selected character. If you complete all 3 adventures with
Wilson, Brewster and Koko you will be rewarded with an extra special
animation. Your progress will be saved so that you can continue
your adventures anytime!
Your progress will not be saved if you remove the batteries.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Keep your1. Traintastic Laptop clean by wiping it with a slightly
damp cloth.
Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of2. heat.
Remove the batteries when not using it for an extended period3. of time.
Avoid dropping it.4. NEVER try to dismantle it.
Always keep the5. Traintastic Laptop away from water.
WARNING:
A very small percentage of the public, due to an existing•
condition, may experience epileptic seizures or momentary loss
ofconsciousnesswhenviewingcertaintypesofashingcolors
or patterns.
While the• Traintastic Laptop does not contribute to any additional
risks, we do recommend that parents supervise their children
while they play games. If your child experiences dizziness,
altered vision, disorientation, or convulsions, discontinue use
immediately and consult your physician.
Please note that focusing on a screen at close range and handling•
a keyboard for a prolonged period of time may cause fatigue or
discomfort.
We recommend that children take a 15 minute break for every•
hour of play.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working or malfunctions,
please follow these steps:
Please turn the unit OFF.1.
Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.2.
Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.3.
Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.4.
If the product still does not work, replace with an entire set of5.
new batteries.
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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 problem you are experiencing.•
The actions you took right before the problem started.•
Internet: www.vtechkids.com
Phone: [phone] in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
IMPORTANT NOTE
Creating and developing Electronic 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, 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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OTHER INFO
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Phone: [phone] in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in
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ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À
LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
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.•
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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modicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythe
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
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