V-tech Play Smart Preschool Laptop Assembly Instructions

Play Smart Preschool Laptop™
Parent’s Guide
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Play Smart Preschool Laptop™
This laptop offers age-appropriate curriculum through 30 exciting
activities. A friendly penguin encourages children as they learn
uppercase and lowercase letters, phonics, spelling, math, shapes,
animals, food, logic, music and more! You and your child can also
personalize your experience by entering their name, age and favorite
food, and by selecting a tune to play when the laptop powers on.
110 Number Buttons
226 Letter Buttons
3Direction Keys
4Enter Button
5All About You Button
6Music On/Off Button
7Help Button
8Settings Button
9 On/Off Button
10 Category Selector
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One Play Smart Preschool Laptop™
• One parent’s guide
WARNING:
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks,
removable tags, cable ties and packaging screws are not part of this
toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE:
Please keep this parent’s guide as it contains important information.
ATTENTION :
Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous les
produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique,
attaches, étiquettes et vis d’emballage. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.
NOTE :
Il est conseillé de conserver ce guide des parents car il comporte des
informations importantes.
Unlock the packaging locks:
NOTE:
The cord located on the front cover is not a
part of this toy. This cord should be removed
and discarded for your child’s safety.
Rotate the packaging lock counterclockwise
90 degrees.
Pull out the packaging locks.

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DEMO STRIP REMOVAL
When the product is taken out of the packaging, please remove the
demo strip on the back of the unit to activate normal Play mode.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit.
3. Install 2 new AA Size (AM-3/LR6) batteries
following the diagram inside the battery
box. (The use of new alkaline batteries is
recommended for maximum performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover.
Note:
When the batteries are changed, all information stored in the All
About You activity will be erased.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Use new alkaline batteries for maximum performance.
• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended.
• Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable, or new and used batteries.
• Do not use damaged batteries.
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinre.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging
(if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. On/Off Button
Press the On/Off button to turn the unit ON and press it again to
turn the unit OFF.
2. Settings Button
Press the Settings button to adjust the volume and screen
contrast. Press the Direction Keys left and right to choose which
item to adjust and then press the Enter button to confirm.
3. Help Button
Press the Help button to hear an instruction or question repeated.
4. Category Selector
Slide the Category selector to choose one of the five categories.
Your child can explore words, phonics, numbers, shapes, animals,
vegetables, fruit, logic, instruments, music and more!
5. All About You Button
Press the All About You button to personalize with your child’s
name, age, favorite food, wallpaper, opening tune and to create
an avatar.
6. Direction Keys
Press the Direction Keys up or down, left or right to make selections.
7. Enter Button
Press the Enter button to confirm.
8. Music On/Off Button
Press the Music On/Off button to turn the background music off.
Press again to turn the background music on.

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9. Letter Buttons
Press the Letter buttons to learn letters or to answer questions
about letters and letter sounds.
10. Number Buttons
Press the Number buttons to learn about numbers, counting,
skip counting and more.
11. Leveled Learning
In some activities, after answering two or three questions
correctly, the game automatically advances to the next level of
difficulty. There are three challenging levels to explore.
12. Automatic Shut-Off
To preserve battery life, the unit will automatically turn off after
90 seconds without input. The unit will also automatically turn
off when the batteries are very low. A warning will be displayed
on the screen as a reminder to change the batteries. The unit
can be turned on again by pressing the On/Off button.

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ACTIVITIES
The Play Smart Preschool Laptop™ offers a total of 30 fun
activities in five categories plus an All About You activity.
Letters and Words Category
1. Exploring Letters
The penguin is going fishing. There are many
letter fish swimming in the sea. Press the
Letter buttons to explore each letter, the
sound it makes and corresponding words.
2. Letter Order
The penguin needs to use the letter bridge to
get to the other side of the river. Some letters
on the bridge are shown in the correct letter
order. There is one block that is out of order.
Help the penguin complete the correct letter
order. Press the Direction keys up or down
to select the letter and then press the Enter
button to confirm.
3. Letter Quiz
There are four letters on the screen. Follow
the instructions to find the uppercase or
lowercase letters Press the Direction keys
up or down and left or right to find the correct
letter within 30 seconds.
4. Missing Letter
A word is shown on the screen with one
letter missing. Help the penguin find the
correct missing letter. The player can select
from among three letter choices. Press the
Direction keys left or right to select the letter
and then press the Enter button to confirm.

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5. Spanish Letters and Numbers
The penguin is going fishing. There are many letter
fish swimming in the sea. Press the Letter buttons
to explore each Spanish letter, the sound it makes
and corresponding Spanish words. Press the
Number buttons to explore each Spanish number
and count the fish together.
6. Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
Help the penguin learn all about uppercase
and lowercase letters by pressing the Letter
buttons.
7. Beginning Letters
Help the penguin find the correct beginning
letter. A word is shown on the screen with the
beginning letter missing. The player can select
from among three letter choices. Press the
Direction keys left or right to select the letter
and then press the Enter button to confirm.
8. Letter Sounds
Listen to the sounds coming from the penguin’s
cave, then find the letter that makes that sound.
Press the Direction keys left or right to select
the letter. Press the Enter button to confirm.
Numbers and Shapes Category
1. Exploring Numbers
The penguin is going fishing. There are many
fish swimming in the sea to count. Press the
Number buttons to explore each number and
count the fish together.
2. Exploring Shapes
The penguin is learning about shapes. Press
the Direction keys left or right to choose and
then press the Enter button to learn about a
shape and its related object.

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3. Counting Shapes
Count the shapes according to the instructions.
Press the Number buttons to answer.
4. Skip Counting
Numbered fish are jumping out of the sea
on the left and right of the penguin’s fishing
platform. Skip count by 2, 5 or 10 according
to the instructions. The counter under the
penguin reminds you of the number of fish
you have caught. Press the Direction keys
left or right to catch the numbered fish that
comes next in the sequence. There are five
fish to catch in each question.
5. Number Quiz
There are four numbers on the screen. Follow
the instructions to pick a number that is bigger
or smaller than a certain number. Press the
Direction keys up, down, left or right to select
the correct number within 30 seconds.
6. Number Order
The penguin needs to use the number bridge
to get to the other side of the river. Some
numbers on the bridge are shown in the
correct order. There is one block that is out of
order. Help the penguin complete the correct
number order. Press the Direction keys up
or down to select the number and then press
the Enter button to confirm.
7. Bigger or Smaller
Big and small fish are jumping out of the
sea on the left and right of the penguin’s
fishing platform. Catch the big or small fish
according to the instructions. The counter
under the penguin keeps track of how many
fish you have caught. Press the Direction
keys left or right to catch the fish. There are

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five fish to catch in each question.
8. Count the Sounds
Count how many animal sounds come out of
the penguin’s cave, then press the Direction
keys left or right to choose the number. Press
the Enter button to confirm.
Animals and Foods Category
1. Animal Sounds
The penguin is using the laptop to learn
about animals. Choose a picture to hear an
animal’s sound. Press the Direction keys left
or right to choose and then press the Enter
button to confirm.
2. Animal Footprints
The penguin is learning about animals.
Choose an animal picture to see its
footprints. Press the Direction keys left or
right to choose and then press the Enter
button to confirm.
3. Who Passed By?
Help the penguin identify the animal footprint.
See the footprints and then choose the
corresponding animal. Press the Direction
keys left or right to choose and then press
the Enter button to confirm.
4. Who Makes the Sounds?
Help the penguin identify the animal sound.
Listen to the animal sound and then choose
the corresponding animal. Press the Direction
keys left or right to choose and then press
the Enter button to confirm.

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5. Vegetables and Fruits
The penguin wants to bring some food back
to his home. There are 10 kinds of fruits and
vegetables shown on the screen one by one.
Help the penguin to choose the correct foods
according to the instructions. A counter is
shown at the bottom right to keep track of
the number of correct foods collected. Press
the Direction keys left or right to choose and
then press the Enter button to confirm.
Logic and Games Category
1. Fix the Wall
The penguin wants to fix his igloo. One of
the walls has a shaped hole in it. Choose the
correct shape to repair the wall. Press the
Direction keys up or down to choose and
then press the Enter button to confirm.
2. Fishing Journey
Let’s go fishing with the penguin. Some fish
are jumping out of the sea on the left or right
side. Catch as many fish as possible in 30
seconds. Press the Direction keys left or right
to catch them. Be careful to avoid the cans
and bottles. When time is up, you will see the
total number of fish you have caught.
3. Cross the Sea
Help the penguin cross the ice! Guide the
penguin across the ice blocks to get to the
other side within one minute. When an ice
block appears, press the Direction keys up,
down, left or right to make the penguin jump
to the next ice block.

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4. Odd One Out
There are four pieces of fruit and vegetables
on the screen. Follow the instructions to
pick the one that does not belong. Press the
Direction keys up, down, left or right to select
the one that does not match the others.
Music Time Category
1. Exploring Instruments
The penguin is learning about instruments.
Choose a picture to learn the instrument
name and hear its sound. Press the Direction
keys to choose and then press the Enter
button to confirm.
2. Music Quiz
There are four music notes on the screen.
Each music note plays music from a different
instrument. Listen carefully to each melody
and follow the instructions to pick the correct
answer. Press the Direction keys up, down,
left or right to find the correct music note
within 30 seconds.
3. Music Party
Choose a music style to start the party: Rock
or Jazz. Press the Direction keys left or right
and then press the Enter button to confirm
a music style. Then press a Number button
to select a melody to play. When the melody
starts, the penguin will begin to dance. Press
any Letter button to add fun sounds.

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4. Music Festival
It’s time for a music festival, and your child
can choose a music style: Country or Reggae.
Press the Direction keys left or right and
then press the Enter button to confirm a
music style. Then press a Number button
to select a melody to play. When the melody
starts, the penguin will begin to dance. Press
any Letter button to add fun sounds.
All About You
Your child can personalize the Play Smart
Preschool Laptop™ by entering their name,
age, preferred avatar, favorite food and more!
Name: Input your name and see it spelled. With most games, you
can press the first letter of your name on the keyboard, and your
name will show on the screen. Your name will also display when
turning on your laptop.
Age: Input your age. Count it out loud with the penguin. With most
games, you can press the number of your age on the keyboard to
hear the age.
Avatar: Create your own avatar by changing the hair, eyes, nose
and mouth.
Favorite food: Select your favorite food. With most games, you
can press the first letter of your favorite food on the keyboard,
and your food will show on the screen. The penguin will announce
your favorite food.
Home screen wallpaper: Select your wallpaper and watch it
display when turning on your laptop.
Opening tune: Select your opening tune and hear it play when
turning on your laptop.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
sources.
3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended
period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on a hard surface and do not expose the unit
to excess moisture or water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program or activity stops working or
malfunctions, then please follow these steps:
1. Turn the unit OFF.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
4. Turn the unit back ON. The unit will be ready to play again.
5. If the product still does not work, replace with an entire set of new
batteries.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department
at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada,
or by going to our website at vtechkids.com and filling out our Contact Us
form located under the Customer Support link. A service representative
will be happy to help you.

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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.
-- 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.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: VTech®
Model: 1963
Product name: Play Smart Preschool LaptopTM
Responsible Party: VTech Electronics North America, LLC
Address: 1156 W. Shure Drive, Suite 200, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Website: vtechkids.com
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.
Caution: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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