V-tech Cyber Rocket User manual

Cyber RocketTM
© 2008 VTech
Printed in China
91-002312-000

To learn more about the Cyber Rocket™ and other VTech®toys, visit www.vtechkids.com

CYBER ROCKET™ USER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 CYBER ROCKET™
CHAPTER 2 INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
SECTION 2 SET-UP
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
CHAPTER 2 USING THE STYLUS
SECTION 3 PRODUCT FEATURES
CHAPTER 1 THE UNIT
CHAPTER 2 ACTIVITIES
SECTION 4 DETAILS OF ACTIVITIES
SECTION 5 INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
CHAPTER 1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
CHAPTER 2 ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
CHAPTER 3 LOGGING IN
CHAPTER 4 FEATURES IN PLANET VTECH
SECTION 6 CYBER ROCKET™ HEADQUARTERS
CHAPTER 1
CONNECTING TO CYBER ROCKET™ HEADQUARTERS
CHAPTER 2 NAVIGATING AROUND
CHAPTER 3 STARTING GAMES
SECTION 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 1 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 2 TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SECTION 8 OTHER INFO
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INTRODUCTION
CYBER ROCKET™
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Cyber Rocket™.
Your Cyber Rocket™ is a hand-held device that you can play
on-the-go or connect to the PC! Cyber Rocket™ challenges young
minds with 40 brain-training activities in different categories as
diverse as action, puzzle, sports, memory and speed. Moreover,
your Cyber Rocket™ can download new games and play two-
player games via the internet for a virtual competition challenge.
Explore unlimited games and learning fun on the internet with Cyber
Rocket™!
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On/Off Button
Time Limit Indicator
Stylus LCD Touch
Screen
Built-in Speaker Interchangeable
Frame
3 Function
Buttons
Arrow Keys &
OK Button

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- Cyber Rocket™
- 3 interchangeable frames
- 2 styluses
- A protective lid
- A CD-ROM with PC connection software
- USB connection cable
- Wrist strap
- 2 Instruction manuals
- Planet Vtech membership card
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.
SET-UP
GETTING STARTED
Before playing for the first time, please insert 3 new “AAA” sized
alkaline batteries. (The “AAA” sized batteries included in the unit are
for demo purposes only and are not long life batteries.)
Before playing, please make sure the plastic strip is removed
from the bottom of the unit.
BATTERY
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Cyber Rocket™ operates on 3 “AAA”
sized batteries.
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the
bottom of the unit and open it.
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3. Insert 3 new “AAA” sized batteries as illustrated.
4. Close the battery cover.
NOTE: For best performance, replace with new alkaline batteries.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED
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.
Notice: If the Cyber RocketTM is on, a low battery status will be
indicated by a voice over: “Low battery, please change the
batteries.”
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Battery Notice

WRIST STRAP
WRIST STRAP INSTALLATION
Attach the wrist strap by inserting the
loop through the tab on the back of the
Cyber Rocket™.
USING THE STYLUS
POSITION OF THE STYLUS
The stylus is located at the back of your
Cyber Rocket™. You can take the
stylus out by pulling on the stylus head.
USING THE STYLUS
To select and play games, simply touch
one end of the stylus to the Cyber
Rocket™ screen. You can also move
objects in the games by dragging the
stylus across the screen.
PRODUCT FEATURES
THE UNIT
TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF
Press and hold to turn the unit ON. Press and hold again
to turn the unit OFF.
POWER SAVING
To save power, we recommend that you turn off the unit when
finished playing. Remove the batteries if your Cyber Rocket™
will not be used for an extended period of time.
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FUNCTION KEYS
Arrow Keys: Press the Arrow keys in
the menu screen to move the selection
up, down, left or right.
OK Button: Press the OK button to
confirm your selection.
Home: Pressing the Home key will take
you back to the main menu.
Help: Pressing the Help key will repeat the game instructions.
Settings: Pressing the Settings key will take you to the Settings
Menu where you can adjust the contrast and the volume.
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY SELECTION
You can choose from different categories of play and learning:
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Demo
Downloads
Speed
Sports
Puzzle
Action
Memory
Settings
My Score

MAIN MENU:
When the unit is turned ON, you will see the Main Menu.
After a category is selected, the icons for different activities will be
shown. You can choose a category or activity in one of these ways:
1) Use the arrow keys to select the category or activity you like.
Then press to confirm selection.
2) Or use the stylus to touch the icon you wish to select.
LEVEL SELECTION
After pressing the start button in the game title screen, you can
choose the difficulty level for the game you would like to play.
ANSWERS
In most activities, the correct answer will be provided after a certain
number of tries.
DETAILS OF ACTIVITIES
Your Cyber Rocket™ offers a total of 40 activities including 15 LCD-
mode activities and 25 WEB-mode activities.
Activity
No.
Activity
Name
Screenshot Activity Description
1 Goal Kick Kick the ball to the goal.
Watch out for the other
team!
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2 Find 10 Link the numbers in a line
that add up to 10 within the
time limit. The numbers
can be in a row, column or
diagonal.
3 Pipe
Connection
Click on the parts of the
tunnel to rotate them. Try to
build the correct path to help
the alien find its friends.
4 Ladder
Climb
Link the roads so that
the robot can avoid the
obstacles and collect
points.
5 Alien Maze Guide the alien out of the
maze while avoiding the
obstacles.
6Obstacle
Course
Steer the car and dodge the
obstacles. Try to complete
the race as fast as you
can!
7 Motion
Memory
Click a window to open
the shade. Match the two
objects that are performing
the same movement or
making the same sound.
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Activities