V-tech MobiGo Game Storage User manual

User’s ManualUser’s Manual
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To learn more about MobiGo
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and other VTech®products, visit www.vtechuk.com

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tuc scr dvc.
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vr t MG®.
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gr!
Sncrly,
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INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 1
Included in This Package ......................................................... 1
PRODUCT FEATURES .......................................................... 2
BATTERIES .............................................................................. 3
Battery Installation ................................................................... 3
• Battery Notice .......................................................................... 3
AC ADAPTOR .......................................................................... 4
Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys....................................... 4
GETTING STARTED .............................................................. 5
Insert the Cartridge ................................................................. 5
Using the MobiGo®Touch Screen ......................................... 5
• Important touch screen guidelines ............................................. 6
• Screen Cleaning Procedure ........................................................ 6
Using the MobiGo®Keyboard ................................................ 6
Connect to the Computer ....................................................... 7
MobiGo®Downloaded Games ............................................... 8
About V.Coins .......................................................................... 8
Computer Requirements ........................................................ 9
CARE & MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................... 11
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ......................................................... 12
COPYRIGHT NOTICES ......................................................... 12
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ............... 13

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IntroductionIntroduction
With the MobiGo®Touch Learning System, children have a fun new way of learning
right at their fingertips. Thanks to great touch screen games that require players to
use their fingers in ways that mimic real life motions, children will feel like they’re a
part of the action. And as they explore with their hands, they will also challenge their
minds and learn valuable lessons about numbers, counting, letters, spelling, problem
solving, music, and more!
Included in This PackageIncluded in This Package
• OneVTech®MobiGo®Touch Learning System
• OneMobiGo®Cartridge
• OneUSBCable
• OneMobiGo®User’sManual
WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties, blister packaging and
tags are not part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE : Please keep the user’s manual as it contains important information.
MobiGo®Cartridge USBCable User’sManual
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• SlidingScreen
Slide the screen up or down to show or hide the keyboard.
• ON/OFFButton
Press this button to turn the MobiGo®on and off. If
you press the ON button while playing a game, it will
start over from the beginning.
• DirectionalPad
Press the directional pad left, right, up, or down to
control the characters in some games.
• TouchScreen
Use your finger to operate the touch screen.
• Keyboard
Use the keyboard to type in your name or to give
the answers in some letter-based games.
• LeftBatteryCompartment
Holds 2 X AA batteries (not included). See page 4
for installation details.
• USBPort
Use the included USB cable to connect to a
computer. See pages 8-9 for connection details.
• VolumeButton
Press right to increase the volume or left to
decrease it.
• ExitButton
Press this button to exit a game.
• HelpButton
Press this button if you need help in a game.
• CartridgeSlot
Insert MobiGo®cartridges into this slot to begin play.
• AC/DCAdaptorJack
Use this to connect an AC/DC Adaptor (sold separately).
• BrightnessButton
Press this button to adjust screen brightness.
• RightBatteryCompartment
Holds 2 X AA batteries (not included). See page 4 for
installation details.
• WristStrapFastener
Attach a wrist strap here (not included).
• HeadphonePort
Use this to connect headphones (not included).
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• EnterButton
Press this button to make a choice or to perform certain
game actions.
NOTE:
For your own safety, please
do NOT place your fingers
under the hinge mechanism
that controls the sliding of the
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Battery InstallationBattery Installation
• MakesuretheunitisturnedOFF.
• Locatethebatterycoversonthebackofthe
unit.
• Removethecoversasillustrated.
• Insert4X1.5VsizeAAAM-3orLR6batteries
(not included) as illustrated.
• Makesuretoreplacethebatterycovers.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Installbatteriescorrectlyobservingthepolarity(+, -) signs to avoid leakage.
• Non-rechargeablebatteriesarenottoberecharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision (if
removable).
• Rechargeablebatteriesaretoberemovedfromthetoybeforebeingcharged
(if removable).
•Donotmixoldandnewbatteries.
•Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or
rechargeable(Ni-MH).
•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.
NOTE: When the MobiGo®is running on batteries,
you may see this icon appear on the screen . This
indicates that battery power is low, and you should replace
thebatteriessoon.Batterytimeremainingoncetheicon
firstappearsisapproximately10-30minutes,depending
on the type of batteries in use.
To preserve battery life, MobiGo®will automatically turn off after several minutes without
input. The MobiGo®canbeturnedonagainbypressingtheON/OFFbutton. 3

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AC AdaptorAC Adaptor
• Useastandard7.5V 400mA or 9V
300mA AC/DCadaptor. We
recommend the use of a VTech®7.5Vor
9VAC/DCadaptor.
• MakesuretheunitisturnedOFF.
• Plugthepowerjackinto the 7.5V/9V
socket at the upper right corner of the
unit (see illustration).
• PlugtheACadaptorintoawallsocket.
NOTE:
1. The use of an adaptor will override the batteries. When the toy is not going to be in use
for an extended period of time, unplug the adaptor.
2. When disconnecting any plugs from the MobiGo®or wall outlet, carefully pull by the plug
itself rather than by the cord.
3. When you finish playing, always turn the MobiGo®off and unplug the AC adaptor from
both the wall socket and the MobiGo®.
4. DonotwraptheACadaptorcordaroundaroundtheMobiGo®, or it may damage the
touch screen.
5. To preserve energy, MobiGo®will automatically turn off after several minutes without
input. The MobiGo®canbeturnedonagainbypressingtheON/OFFbutton.
STANDARD GUIDELINES FOR ADAPTOR TOYS
• Thetoyisnotintendedforusebychildrenunder3yearsold.
• Onlyusetherecommendedadaptorwiththetoy.
• Theadaptorisnotatoy.
• Nevercleanaplugged-intoywithliquid.
• Thetoyisnotbeconnectedtomorethantherecommendednumberofpower
supplies.
• Donotleavethetoyplugged-inforextendedperiodsoftime.
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Insert the CartridgeInsert the Cartridge
• MakesuretheMobiGo®isturnedOFF.
• InserttheMobiGo®cartridge with the label side
facing up, and push it until it clicks into place.
• PresstheONButtontobegin.
• Toremoveyourgame,firstturnthepoweroff.
Pull the cartridge up to remove it.
IMPORTANT CARTRIDGE GUIDELINES:
• Always check the MobiGo®cartridge connector for any foreign materials by
pushing the cartridge door to open it.
• Alwaysbesuretoinsertthecartridgecorrectly.
• Donotturnthepowerofforremovethecartridgewhileplaying.
Using the MobiGo®Touch screen
MobiGo®featuresatouchsensitiveLCDscreen.Youcanuseyourfingertooperate
the screen in a variety of ways. A few of the most common touch operations are
shown below.
Moveyourfingeralongthescreenwithout
lifting it.
Move your finger in a circle. Move your finger quickly in any direction
and then let go.
Tap
Touch any point on the screen.
Spin Flick
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IMPORTANT TOUCH SCREEN GUIDELINES
• Touchthescreenlightlywiththetipofyourfinger.
• Useonlyenoughpressureasneededtooperatethegame.Excessivepressure
may damage the touch screen.
• Donottouchthescreenwithanysharporhardobjects,oryoumightscratch
the screen.
• ToprotecttheMobiGo®when it’s not in use, store it in the MobiGo®Carrying
Case (sold separately).
Screen Cleaning Procedure
IfyourMobiGo®screen gets dirty, wipe it gently with a soft cloth.
1. Slightly dampen the soft cloth with a little water and wipe off the screen.
2. Wipe the screen again with a dry cloth to dry it.
Using the MobiGo®Keyboard
1Caps Lock Key-Pressthiskeytochangebetween
capital and small letters.
2Number Lock Key -Totypeinanumber,firstpress
to activate number lock. Then, use the keys
in the top row of the keyboard, or tap the numbers in
the onscreen number pad, to enter a number. Press
again to turn off number lock.
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3Symbol Key - Press to open the onscreen
symbol list. Touch the arrows to scroll through the
symbols. Then touch a symbol to select it.
4Help Key-Pressthiskeyifyouneedhelpinagame.
OrpresstheHelpButton(locatedtotherightofthe
touch screen).
5Space Bar-Pressthiskeytoaddablankspace.
6Left & Right Keys-Pressthesekeystomovethecursorleftorright.Theycanalso
be used in place of the left and right arrows on the directional pad in some games.
7Enter Key-Pressthiskeytoconfirmaselection.
8Delete Key-Pressthiskeytoeraseacharacter,ortobackspace.
Connect to the ComputerConnect to the Computer
Connect MobiGo®to the computer to go to the
MobiGo®website.Here,kidscanearncoolrewards
for doing well in the games. They can also track
their progress in specific curriculum areas and even
download new MobiGo®games!
NOTE: WhennotusingtheUSBcable,please
ensurethattheUSBportcoverisproperlyclosed.
Before you can connect the MobiGo®to your computer, you need to install the
software and register on the MobiGo®website.
To begin the software download and registration process, please go to:
www.vtechuk.com/download to download the setup file and registration guide.
Oncethesetupprocessiscomplete,connecttheMobiGo®to the computer using
theUSBcableprovided.
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NOTE: Ifthepowersupplyisinterruptedduringthetransferofdatatoandfrom
the MobiGo®, the data on the MobiGo®maybelost.Beforeconnection,
please check to make sure that your batteries are not running low on
power, or use an AC Adaptor as a power source during the connection
process.
IftheMobiGo®is connected properly, you will see the
message “USB Connected” appear on your MobiGo®
screen.YouwillbetakendirectlytotheMobiGo®website,
whereyoucanenjoyalloftheonlinefeatures.
The MobiGo®will automatically upload the high score
and progress information for all cartridges played and
downloadanyrewardsyoumayhaveearned.Ifyouwant
to download a new MobiGo®game, choose a game from
the list and wait for confirmation that the download is
complete.Then,ejecttheMobiGo®from the computer
andunplugtheUSBcabletobeginplaying.
MobiGo®Downloaded Games
YoucanstoreuptothreedownloadedgamesinyourMobiGo’sinternalmemory.
ConnecttotheLearningLodgeNavigatortodownloadandtransferyourgames.
Thenchoose“DownloadedGame”fromtheMobiGo®start-upmenu.Tapagame
to start playing.
The MobiGo®GameStoragecartridge(soldseparately)allows you tostore even
moredownloadedgames.Itworksjustlikeamemorycardandhasenoughroom
to store your entire collection of downloads. To access the games on the Game
Storage cartridge, plug the cartridge in to the MobiGo®,andchoose“Downloaded
Game”fromthestart-upmenu.
About V.Coins
V.Coins are a special currency that can be used to buy games in the MobiGo®Download
Centre.YougetthreeV.CoinsasacomplimentarygiftwiththepurchaseofyourMobiGo®
system.ToredeemyourV.Coins,logontotheLearningLodgeNavigatorandpickthree
games from the MobiGo®DownloadCentre.Whenyougotocheckout,yourV.Coins
willbeusedtopayforyourpurchase.OnceyouhaveusedallofyourV.Coins,youwill
have to pay the listed price for all other downloaded games.
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Computer RequirementsComputer Requirements
PC Hardware Requirements:
CPU:Pentium®4,1GHzorabove
Memory:256MB
VideoAdaptor:Graphicscardwith1024x768at16or32bitcolour
MonitorResolution:1024x768
USB1.1orhigher
100MBHarddiskspace
Windows® compatible sound card and speakers
PC Software Requirements:
Microsoft®Windows®XP,WindowsVista®orWindows®7OperatingSystem
InternetExplorer®version6orabove
Adobe®Flash®Player10(ToacquirethelatestversionofFlashplayer,pleasevisit
www.adobe.com)
Macintosh Hardware Requirements:
MacintoshComputerwithanIntel(1GHzorfaster)processor
256MBRAM(512MBrecommended)
100MBHarddiskspace
USBPortrequired
Macintosh Software Requirements:
MacOSXversion10.5or10.6
SafariInternetBrowserversion3.0orlater
Adobe®Flash®Player10(ToacquirethelatestversionofFlashplayer,pleasevisit
www.adobe.com)
*InternetconnectionrequiredforInternetenabledfunctionsonbothPCandMacintoshcomputers.
Microsoft®andWindows®areeitherregisteredtrademarksortrademarksofMicrosoftCorporation
intheUnitedStatesand/orothercountries.Adobe®,theAdobelogo,Flash®areeitherregistered
trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.Intel®,Pentium®aretrademarksofIntelCorporationintheUnitedStatesandother
countries.Mac,MacOS,SafariaretrademarksofAppleInc.,registeredintheUnitedStatesand
othercountries.Allothertrademarksarethepropertyoftheirrespectiveowners.THISPRODUCTIS
NOTENDORSEDORSPONSOREDBYADOBESYSTEMSINCORPORATED,PUBLISHEROFFLASH.
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The MobiGo®Start-up Menu
When you first turn on your MobiGo®,thestart-upmenuwillappear.Choosefrom
one of the following:
• Cartridge–Ifyouhaveacartridgepluggedin,touchthisicontoenterthecartridge.
• DownloadedGame–TouchthisicontogototheDownloadedGamesmenuand
choose a downloaded game.
• GamePack–TouchthisicontoentertheTouch&LearnGamePackandplayone
of five fun games.
Care & MaintenanceCare & Maintenance
1. Keep your MobiGo®cleanbywipingitwithaslightlydampcloth.Neverusesolvents
or abrasives.
2. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat.
3. Removethebatterieswhennotusingitforanextendedperiodoftime.
4. Avoiddroppingit.NEVERtrytodismantleit.
5. AlwayskeeptheMobiGo®away from water.
6. Please examine the toy transformer periodically for conditions that may result in
theriskoffire,electricshock,orinjurytopersons(suchasdamagetotheoutput
cord, blades, housing, or other parts) and that, in an event of such conditions, the
transformer should not be used until properly repaired.
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 flashing colours
or patterns. While the MobiGo®Touch Learning System does not contribute to any additional
risks,wedorecommendthatparentssupervisetheirchildrenwhiletheyplayvideogames.If
your child experiences dizziness, altered vision, disorientation, or convulsions, discontinue use
immediately and consult your doctor.
Please note that focusing on an LCD screen at close range and handling directional pad 
controls 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.
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TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
Beforeseekingassistance,checkthefollowinginformation.
Problem PossibleReason Solution
LCDdisplayworks
but there’s no sound
Volume is turned
down
Adjustthevolumecontrol.
The headphones are
connected
Unplugheadphonesfromtheheadphonejack.
LCDdisplayturnsON
and OFF immediately
Batterypowerislow Replacebatteries.
Cartridge not inserted
firmly enough
Makesurethecartridgeisfirmlyinserted.
Nopicture(or
incorrect picture) on
LCD,andpressing
the OFF button has
no effect.
Program needs to
be reset
Disconnectallpowersupplies(batteriesandadaptor),
then reconnect all power supplies.
Unplugthecartridgeandcheckifthere’sanydirtonit.
Clean it. Then reinsert the cartridge.
Press the ONButton.
NoLCDdisplayafter
pressingONbutton
Batterypowerislow Replacebatteries.
Incompletebattery
installation
Makesurebatteriesareinstalledinbothbattery
compartments.
NoACadaptorpower Securely connect AC adaptor or car adaptor to both the
MobiGo®and the power outlet.
There’s a cartridge
inserted, but the
message “Please
insertacartridge”
displays on screen.
Poor game cartridge
connection
Unplugthecartridgeandcheckifthere’sanydirton
it.Cleanit.Reinsertthecartridge.ThenPresstheON
button.
Nothinghappens
when the MobiGo®
is connected to the
computer
USBisnotproperly
connected
MakesurethattheUSBcableissecurelyconnectedto
both the MobiGo®and the computer.
USBisconnectedto
the computer through
aUSBhub
DirectlyconnecttheMobiGo®to the computer.
IfyourMobiGo®does not respond to an inserted cartridge, please carefully try the
following:
• Remove all batteries and unplug all wiring.
• Useacottonswabdippedinrubbingalcoholoranalcohol-basedwindowcleaner
to gently clean the contact area of the cartridge slot.
• Softlycleanthecontactareaofthecartridge.
• Ifnecessary,dryallthecleancontactareaswithasoft,lint-freecloth.
• Pleasemakesurethatallpartsarecompletelydrybeforerestoring
electricity.
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When in an environment that is prone to electrostatic discharge, MobiGo®may
malfunctionandthememory/scoremaybelost.Ifthisproblemoccurs,please
reset MobiGo®byremovingtheUSBcable,pressandholdtheONbuttonfor3
seconds,beforere-pluggingtheUSBcabletorestartthedownloadprocess.
Technical SupportTechnical 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locatedon
the back of the display panel).
• Theactualproblemyouareexperiencing.
• Theactionsyoutookrightbeforetheproblemoccurred.
Internet: www.vtechuk.com
Phone: 01235546810(fromUK),or+441235546810(outsideUK)
Copyright NoticesCopyright Notices
Copyright 2011 VTech® Electronics Europe PLC. All Rights Reserved. VTech and
the VTech®logo are registered trademarks of VTech®. MobiGo®is a registered
trademark of VTech®ElectronicsEuropePLC.Allothertrademarksarepropertyof
their respective owners.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing the MobiGo®Touch Learning System is accompanied by a
responsibility that we at VTech®take very seriously. We make every effort to ensure
theaccuracyoftheinformationthat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01235546810
(fromUK),or+441235546810(outsideUK),withanyproblemsand/orsuggestions
that you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.
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VTech®ElectronicsEuropePLCanditssuppliersassumenoresponsibilityforany
damage or loss resulting from the use of this handbook. VTech®ElectronicsEurope
PLC and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties
that may arise through the use of this software. VTech®ElectronicsEuropePLCand
its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion
ofdataasaresultofmalfunction,deadbattery,orrepairs.Besuretomakebackup
copies of important data on other media to protect against data loss.
Company: VTech®ElectronicsEuropePLC
Address: NapierCourt,AbingdonSciencePark,Abingdon,Oxon,OX143YT.
Phone: 01235546810(fromUK),or+441235546810(outsideUK)
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