V-tech Quiz Biz Math Mania User manual

Dear Parent,
You know how important learning the fundamentals is to your
child’s future. As a parent, you take the most critical role in
establishing an active learning environment. And nowadays
toys have become a very important part of that environment.
So we are excited to announce that VTech®has developed
QUIZ BIZ™Math Mania.
QUIZ BIZ™Math Mania directly responds to what children do
naturally—play! QUIZ BIZ™Math Mania uses a level sensor to
react to your child’s movements, making each experience fun
and unique. While playing, your child will learn age-appropriate
concepts like addition and subtraction. Additionally QUIZ BIZ™
Math Mania develops your child’s problem-solving skills and
logical ability with fun arcade-style action games.
At VTech®, we know that a child has the ability to do great
things. That’s why all of our electronic learning products are
uniquely designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them
to learn to the best of their ability. 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 Learning Series and
other VTech®toys, visit www.VTechkids.com
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Introduction & Battery Installation
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying your new VTech®educational toy. QUIZ BIZ™
Math Mania is a world of learning in the palm of your hand. The cool
new feature in QUIZ BIZ™Math Mania is a level sensor. Tip the toy
left or right to select your answers. Cruise through 15 activities that
sharpen your math, logic and problem-solving skills. QUIZ BIZ™Math
Mania takes learning fun to a whole new level!
BATTERY INSTALLATION
QUIZ BIZ™Math Mania operates on 3 “AAA”
size batteries (UM-4/LR03).
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of
the unit and open it.
3. Insert 3 new “AAA” batteries (UM-4/LR03)
as illustrated.
4. Close the battery cover.
NOTE: Replace with new alkaline batteries.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. 2
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Product Features
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.
PRODUCT FEATURES
LEVEL SENSOR
Tip the toy right or left to move the cursor.
ON/OFF BUTTON
Press the On/Off button to turn the unit ON. Press it again to turn the
unit OFF.
ENTER BUTTON
Press the Enter button to confirm your answer or selection.
DIRECTIONAL CURSOR
Press the cursor to control movement up, down, right or left.
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Activities
GAME MODE BUTTON
Press the Game Mode button to see the main menu where you can
select a game to play.
VOLUME BUTTON
Press the Volume button, and then press the cursor or tip the unit
side-to-side to increase or decrease the volume. Press the Enter
button to confirm.
AUTO POWER OFF
In order to save battery power, the unit will automatically shut off if
there is no input for several minutes. To restart the unit, press the
On/Off button. We recommend that you shut off the unit when not in
use. Moreover, if you plan not to use your QUIZ BIZ™Math Mania for
a long period of time, please remove the batteries, otherwise it could
cause damage to the unit.
ACTIVITIES
Your QUIZ BIZ™Math Mania offers a total of 15 activities.
Activity No. Activity Name Category
1Nutty Squirrel Action
2Balance
Mathematics
3Numbers in Order
4Addition
5Subtraction
6What’s the Sign?
7Tell Time
8Complete the Pattern 4
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Activities
9Animal Puzzle
Logic
10 Perfect Match
11 Shape Quest
12 Hit the Target
Action
13 Bobsled
14 Paddle Ball
15 Make It Rain Logic
Nutty Squirrel
Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to move the squirrel and catch
the nuts falling from the tree. Catch as many nuts as you can, but stay
away from the bugs!
Balance
Balance the scales. Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to move
the objects that are in the middle of the scales to one side or the other
and make the scales balance.
Numbers in Order
Find the number that is missing from the series of numbers. Use the 5
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Activities
LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to select the correct number.
Addition
Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to select the number that
answers the addition equation. Press the ENTER button to confirm
your selection.
Subtraction
Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to select the number that
answers the subtraction equation. Press the ENTER button to confirm
your selection.
What’s the Sign?
Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to select the sign (greater than,
less than, equals) that completes the equation. Press the ENTER button
to confirm your selection.
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Activities
Tell Time
Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to turn the hands of the analog
clock to match the time shown on the digital clock. Press the ENTER
button to confirm your selection.
Complete the Pattern
Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to select the shape that
completes the pattern shown at the bottom. Press the ENTER button
to confirm your selection.
Animal Puzzle
Complete the animal puzzle. Use the UP or DOWN buttons on the
CURSOR to select a puzzle piece. Press the ENTER button to confirm
your selection. Use the LEVEL SENSOR to tip right or left to see a
clue.
Perfect Match
Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to move the block so that it is
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Activities
over the shape that matches it. Press the ENTER button to drop the
block into place.
Shape Quest
Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to move the shapes as they
drop. When two or more of the same shape are placed side by side,
they all disappear. Try to make all the shapes disappear. The game will
end if the shapes stack up and reach the top of the screen!
Hit the Target
Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to move the monkey left or right.
Help the monkey hit the falling ball when it is on the target.
Bobsled
Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to control the bobsled. Stay on
the path and try to cross the finish line as soon as possible.
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Care & Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Paddle Ball
Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to move the paddle and bounce
the ball against the bricks. Clear away all the bricks to see the hidden
picture.
Make It Rain
Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to move the cloud and water all
the plants. Give all the plants enough water to grow and bloom.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep your QUIZ BIZ
™
Math Mania 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 the unit for an extended
period of time.
4. Avoid dropping it. NEVER try to dismantle it.
5. Always keep the QUIZ BIZ™Math Mania away from water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. If your QUIZ BIZ™Math Mania stops working or does not turn on:
• Check your batteries. Make sure the batteries are fresh and
properly installed. 9
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