V-tech Girl Fun PC User manual

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User’s Manual
Girl Fun PC™

Dear Parent,
At VTech
®
, we know that young kids are eager to get started
learning and exploring tools that their older counterparts are
already familiar with. That’s why we created the Grade School
Gear Series - an engaging set of stylized, interactive computers
that have been especially designed for children aged 3 and up.
Packed with loads of fun, every product in the Grade School
Gear Series covers a variety of subjects including English, math,
science, and geography. The learning is cleverly disguised in
age-appropriate games that kids love to play and master.
The Grade School Gear Series features the Progressive
Learning System, a technique proven to help children learn. If
the child answers a question incorrectly, the program will
randomly repeat the question until a correct answer is entered.
This intuitive technology automatically adjusts skill levels in order
to build knowledge and confidence in a fun environment.
At VTech
®
, we are committed to creating fun learning toys that
foster a child’s intellectual and social development. We thank
you for trusting VTech
®
with the important job of helping your
child learn and succeed!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at VTech
®
To learn more about the Grade School Gear Series and other
VTech®toys, please visit www.vtechkids.com

Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Girl Fun PC™ learning toy!
The VTech®Girl Fun PC™ is a cool laptop computer specially designed for the
smart, sassy young ladies of tomorrow! Explore fun games and learning activities,
and earn virtual money to buy pets and accessories in the Digital PetShop.
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COVER
LCD
SCREEN ON/OFF BUTTON
SPEAKER
VIRTUAL
DEBIT CARD
CATEGORY
KEYS
DIGITAL
PETSHOP
KEY
MAGIC
LIPSTICK PEN
RELEASE
KNOB KEYBOARD

Instructions & Activities
READ ME FIRST
IMPORTANT NOTE:
First Time Setup
1. Before turning ON the unit, insert the batteries or power adaptor.
2. Remove the protective strip from the backup battery by pulling on the plastic
tab. Do not unscrew the backup battery door.
INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
•VTech®Girl Fun PC™ learning toy
• Magic Lipstick Pen
• Virtual Debit Card
• 3 "AA" batteries
• 1 CR2032 backup battery
All batteries included in the package are for demo purposes only and not intended
for extended life.
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.
GETTING STARTED
MAIN BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit and
open it.
3. Insert 3 “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) as shown (for best
performance, use only new, alkaline batteries).
4. Replace the battery cover.
Backup battery Main batteries
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Instructions & Activities
BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Unscrew the battery cover and push it aside as shown.
3. Insert a CR2032 battery as illustrated.
4. Replace the backup battery cover and tighten the screw to secure it.
5. To avoid damage to the unit from leaky batteries, replace the backup battery
at least once a year.
Do not remove both the backup battery and the 3 "AA" batteries at the same time;
otherwise, all saved password, money, and pet information will be erased.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Be sure to install batteries correctly, observing the polarity (+, -) signs
to avoid leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not use batteries of different types.
• Remove the batteries from the toy if it will not be used for an extended period of time.
Keep in mind that all saved password, money, and pet information will be erased.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION
Use a standard 9V 300mA AC center-positive adaptor.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the adaptor jack on the side of the unit.
3. Insert the adaptor plug into the unit’s adaptor jack.
4. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.
5. Turn the unit ON.
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Instructions & Activities
In the U.S.A.: Many retailers carry this type of adaptor. However, if you are unable
to find one locally, the VTech®AC Adaptor is perfectly suited to operate your VTech®
Girl Fun PC™. For information on how to purchase a VTech®AC Adaptor, call
our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., or 1-800-267-
7377 in Canada.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. POWER ON/OFF BUTTON
Turn on your VTech®Girl Fun PC™ by pressing the Power ON/OFF
Button located on the top right of the keyboard. Press the button again
to turn the unit off.
2. VIRTUAL DEBIT CARD
The money you earn by playing activities will be stored
on the Virtual Debit Card. Remember to insert the Virtual
Debit Card into the Girl Fun PC™.
Note: If you lose the card, you can use “CARD” as the
password, and the unit will recall the information
from your card.
3. MAGIC LIPSTICK PEN
The MAGIC LIPSTICK PEN is uniquely designed for the VTech®Girl Fun PC™.
Use it to make selections on the LCD screen. When using the pen, touch the LCD
screen lightly.
4. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
Slide the VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to the left to raise
the volume, and to the right to lower the volume.
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Instructions & Activities
5. KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS
The VTech®Girl Fun PC™ has a full alphanumeric hard-key typing keyboard.
LETTER KEYS
Use the Letter keys to type letters or words in activities such as Spelling and Typing
Fun.
NUMBER KEYS
Use the Number keys to type answers in math activities.
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Instructions & Activities
MUSIC NOTE KEYS
Use the Music Note keys in the music-related activities.
6. FUNCTION KEYS
ERASE KEY:
Press the ERASE key to delete letters or numbers.
REPEAT KEY:
Press the REPEAT key to hear game instructions.
ANSWER KEY:
Press the ANSWER key to see the correct answer to any question.
ENTER KEY:
Press the ENTER key after you have typed or chosen the answer to a question.
DIGITAL PETSHOP KEY:
Press the PetShop key to enter the Digital PetShop.
EMOTICONS KEY:
Press the EMOTICONS key followed by a number key to see different emoticons.
7. CATEGORY KEYS
WORDS KEY:
Press the WORDS key to select word and letter activities.
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Instructions & Activities
MATH KEY:
Press the MATH key to select math activities.
LOGIC KEY:
Press the LOGIC key to select logic activities.
GAME KEY:
Press the GAME key to play fun games.
8. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
If the VTech®Girl Fun PC™ receives no input for about 4 minutes, it will
automatically shut off to save power. To turn the unit back on, press the Power
ON/OFF button.
TO BEGIN PLAY
• Turn on your VTech®Girl Fun PC™ by pressing the ON key.
• The first time you play, you will be asked to create a 4 letter/digit password.
Remember your password -- you will need it the next time you play.
• The categories WORDS, MATH, LOGIC and GAME will automatically toggle on
the screen. To choose a category, touch it on the screen with the Magic Lipstick
pen, or press the ENTER key.
• In the category menu, the activities’ title picture will scroll in automatically. To
choose an activity, touch the LCD screen with the Magic Lipstick pen, or press
the Enter key.
• Quick Access - Please see the table below.
Note: If you type an incorrect password three times in a row, you will be asked
to create a new password.
Quick Access Table
You can choose an activity quickly by pressing its category key followed by
its number.
Example: If you want to play Odd or Even, press and then press .
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Instructions & Activities
Note: The ANSWER key is not available in these activities:
Typing Fun
Math Path
Music Box
Learn a Song
Melody Master
Ask Wanda
Letter Pairs Counting Stars Twin Finder Music Box
Missing Letter More or Less Forget Me Not Learn a Song
Spelling Odd or Even Pattern Power
Typing Fun
Melody Master
Number Balance Pair Up Odd One Out
Letter Petals Season of
the Year Hide & Seek Horoscope
Word Scramble Month Order Analogy Attack
Opposites Attract
Rhyme’n Time Tic Toc Clock Puzzle Club Hopping
Equation Quiz Dancing Game Mood Reader
Same Thing Math Path Matching Shapes Pet Fortunes
Find the Vowel What Comes
Next? Pizza Maker Pet Chaser
Horoscope
Ask Wanda
Club Hopping
Pet Fortunes
Pet Chaser
Digital PetShop
Emoticons
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