V-tech MARVEL SPIDEY and his AMAZING FRIENDS Spidey Learning... User manual

Instruction Manual
Spidey Learning Laptop
© MARVEL

Category
Selector
OFF/Low Volume/
High Volume switch
4 Direction
Keys
Background
Music On/
Off Button
Enter
Button
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Spidey Learning Laptop.
Save the city with Team Spidey as you explore letters and their
sounds, words, numbers and counting. With lively animations, fun
sound effects and a realistic keyboard, children will be introduced to
their first computer skills through independent play. They can even
switch on the backlight to add a cool blue glow to the screen display.
Enjoy fun logic, memory, creative games and more with Spidey and
his heroic friends as they encourage you throughout the journey
across the 15 built-in activities!
Exit
Button
26 Letter
Buttons
10 Number
Buttons
Settings
Button
Backlight
On/Off
Button

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INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
•One VTech®Spidey Learning Laptop
•One Quick Start Guide
WARNING
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks,
removable tags, cable ties, cords and packaging screws are not part
of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE
Please save this Instruction Manual as it contains important
information.
Unlock the Packaging Locks
Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees
anticlockwise.
Pull out the packaging locks and discard.
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 2 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.

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WARNING:
Adult assembly required for battery installation.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are
to be used.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES:
• Remove rechargeable batteries (if removable) from toy before
charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

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Disposal of batteries and product
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and
batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicates they
must not be disposed of in domestic waste as they contain
substances that can be damaging to the environment and
human health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked, indicate
that the battery contains more than the specified value of
mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out in the
Batteries and Accumulators Regulation.
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the
market after 13th August, 2005.
Please dispose of your product and batteries responsibly.
In the UK, give this toy a second life by disposing of it at a small
electricals collection point* so all of its materials can be recycled.
Learn more at:
www.vtech.co.uk/support/sustainability
www.vtech.com.au/vtechcares
* Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of collection points near you.

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. OFF/LOW VOLUME/HIGH VOLUME SWITCH
Slide the switch from OFF to Low or High Volume, or slide it from
High to Low Volume to switch the laptop on.
2. CATEGORY SELECTOR
Slide the selector to choose from one of the five categories:
Explore & Learn, Language, Maths, Logic and Fun. There are
3 activities in each category.
3. LETTER BUTTONS
Press the letter buttons to learn letters or to answer letter related
questions.
4. NUMBER BUTTONS
Press the number buttons to learn numbers or to answer number
related questions.
5. SETTINGS BUTTON
Press this button to adjust screen contrast. There are 3 steps to
adjust the screen contrast. Use the left cursor button to reduce the
contrast or use the right cursor button to increase the contrast and
then press the Enter Button to confirm.

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6. Exit BUTTON
Press this button in a game to return to the activity menu of the
selected category.
7. CURSOR BUTTONS
Press these buttons to select and press the Enter Button to
confirm the choice.
8. ENTER BUTTON
Press this button to confirm a selection.
9. BACKLIGHT ON/OFF BUTTON
Press this button to turn the blue backlight on or off.
10. MUSIC ON/OFF BUTTON
Press this button to turn the background music on or off.
11. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the Spidey Learning Laptop will
automatically turn off after one minute of inactivity. The unit can
be turned on again by sliding the OFF/Low Volume/High Volume
switch. The unit will also automatically turn off when the batteries
are very low. A warning will be displayed on screen as a reminder
to change the batteries.
TO BEGIN PLAY
• Slide OFF to Low or High Volume,or slide High to Low Volume
to switch ON the unit.
• Slide the Category Selector to choose one of the five categories.
• Once a category is selected, you will enter the activity menu of that
category. Use the Cursor Buttons to select an activity to play.
Press the Enter Button to confirm your selection.

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ACTIVITIES
The VTech®Spidey Learning Laptop offers a total of 15 activities
to play.
Category 1: Explore & Learn
1. Letters & Sounds
In the HQ, Spidey is exploring different things with WEBSTER.
Press any letter button to learn about letters and phonics.
2. Letters & Words
Press any letter button to learn the objects and words.
3. Numbers & Counting
Press a number button and the corresponding number of objects
will be shown one by one.
Category 2: Language
4. Letter Typing
Spidey is swinging back to the HQ. Can you help him? Find the
correct letter. Press a letter button to answer or use the cursor
buttons to choose then press the Enter Button to confirm.
5. Picture Match
Spin loves painting. There are paintings of objects with labels in
the museum but Green Goblin has mixed them all up. Help Spin
find the correct picture that matches each label. Use the cursor
buttons to choose then press the Enter Button to confirm.
6. Typing Chase
At the theme park, Rhino is stealing all the snacks from the snack
shop and trying to escape in a bumper car.
Help Spidey swing into pursuit and catch Rhino by using the
Letter Buttons to type the letters as fast as you can!

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Category 3: Maths
7. Number Typing
Spidey is swinging back to the HQ. Can you help him? Find the
correct letter. Press a number button to answer or use the cursor
buttons to choose then press the Enter Button to confirm.
8. Number Path
Ghost-Spider is a great detective, so when a girl’s scooter goes
missing her skills are just what are needed! Help Ghost-Spider
select the correct path to find the scooter. Find the largest or
smallest number in each path. Press a number button to answer
or use the cursor buttons to choose then press the Enter Button
to confirm.
9. Equation Tricks
Rhino has escaped with some gold coins that he stole from the
bank and Ghost-Spider needs to chase after him! Solve the
equations to chase Rhino. Press a number button to answer or
use the cursor buttons to choose then press the Enter Button
to confirm.
Category 4: Logic
10. Matching Cracks
Some cracks have appeared in the dam and water is leaking
through! Help Spin fix the dam by choosing the shapes that match
each hole. Use the cursor buttons to choose then press the Enter
Button to confirm.
11. Logic Pattern
Spidey has sneaked into Doc Ock’s secret hideout but needs to
get past the security lasers. Help Spidey disable the lasers to
reach the console and stop Doc Ock’s evil plan!
Help Spidey find the shape that completes the pattern sequence.
Use the cursor buttons to choose then press the Enter Button
to confirm.