V-tech Secret Safe Diary Colour Assembly Instructions

Secret Safe Diary Colour
91-003487-000 UK
Parent’s Guide

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INTRODUCTION
Keep all your secrets safe and locked away with the Secret Safe
Diary Colour by VTech®! This diary has a voice activated locking
system that only responds to your voice! The colour screen and voice
memo recorder makes this personal organiser really stand out! 20
great activities include 3 virtual pets, fun learning games and more!
Unlock button
Microphone
USB Port
Clock button
My Pet Button
26 Letter
Buttons
Escape Button
Symbol
Button
Icon
Button
Save Button
Secret Drawer
Function Button
Help Button
OK Button
Shift Button
4 Arrow Buttons
Reset
Button
6 Category Buttons
10 Number
Buttons
Speaker
Secret Drawer
Lock Button
Backspace
Button
Space
Bar
Battery Compartment

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Secret Safe Diary Colour
• One Parent’s Guide
WARNING:
All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks
and tags 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.
Unlock the packaging locks:
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 4 new AA batteries into
the compartment as illustrated.
(The use of new, alkaline
batteries is recommended for
maximum performance).
5 Replace the battery cover.
NOTE: The first time you use this product it will be in Try Me mode. To activate
normal play mode, please refer to the TO BEGIN PLAY section of this guide.
Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees
anticlockwise.
Pull out the packaging locks.

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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 fire.
• 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.
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
Battery Directive (2006/66/EC).
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the
market after 13th August, 2005.
Help protect the environment by disposing of your product
or batteries responsibly.
For more information, please visit:
www.recycle-more.co.uk
www.recyclenow.com

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Unlock Button
Press this button to activate the voice unlock function, then say your
password to open the cover. This button is also used in My Pet to
record and say your pet’s name. The Microphone is located on the top
of the diary. Speak towards the microphone and keep a distance of
approximately 10cm between your mouth and microphone.
2. Reset Button
Press this button to reset the password. The first
time you use the diary, the diary will be in Try
Me mode. Press the Unlock Button, followed by
the Reset Button to activate normal play mode.
Next time you wish to open the cover, you will
be asked to record the password.
NOTE: A small tool, such as a paperclip, may be needed to press the Reset
Button.
3. Clock Button
Press this button to see the current time and date. The time and date
will be displayed for several seconds before the screen turns off.
Note: When the alarm sounds, press the Clock or My Pet Button to
stop it. The alarm will sound for approximately 30 seconds.
4. My Pet Button
Press this button to review your pet’s status. Your pet’s status will be
displayed for approximately 10 seconds.

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5. 6 Category Buttons
Press one of the Category buttons to choose one of the 6 categories:
My Diary, My Pet, My Friends and Me, My Voice Recordings, My
Games and Activities, My Settings.
6. 26 Letter Buttons
Press these buttons to write a diary entry or to input information in
certain games and activities.
7. 10 Number Buttons
Press these buttons to enter numbers into a diary entry or to input
numbers in certain games and activities.
8. 4 Arrow Buttons
Press these buttons to make a selection on the screen or
to move in certain games and activities.
9. OK Button OK
Press this button to confirm your selection.
10. Backspace Button
Press this button to delete what you’ve typed.
OK
OK
OK

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11. Shift Button
Hold down this button and then press a Letter Button to type a capital
letter.
12. Escape Button
Press this button to go back to the previous screen.
13. Secret Drawer Lock Button
OK
Press this button to open the secret drawer.
14. Function Button
Press this button to display the function bar on the screen.
15. Help Button
Press this button to repeat the current question or instruction, or to get
help in some activities.
16. Icon Button
Press this button to add icons in your diary entries and certain
activities.
17. Symbol Button
Press this button to insert symbols in your diary entries and certain
activities.
18. Save Button
Press this button to save your diary entry, information or picture
you’ve created.
19. Space Bar
When typing, press the Space Bar to insert a space between words,
letters or numbers.

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20. USB Port
Plug a USB cable (not included) into the USB Port of the diary to
connect it to a computer for file transfers.
Note: When a USB cable is not connected to the diary, please ensure
that the USB rubber cover is fully covering the USB Port.
21. AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF
To preserve battery life, the Secret Safe Diary Colour will
automatically switch to clock mode after several minutes without input.
The diary will display the clock for several seconds before turning
off. The diary can be unlocked again by pressing the Unlock Button.
When the battery power is very low, a warning will be displayed on the
screen as a reminder to change your batteries.
TO BEGIN PLAY
Activating Normal Play Mode:
When you first use the diary, you will need to activate normal play
mode.
1 Open the battery cover, the Reset Button is located inside next to
the word “RESET”.
2 Press the Unlock Button to turn the diary on.
3 Next, press the Reset Button.
4 The screen will display the message ‘Normal Mode’.
5 Normal Mode has now been activated. The next time you turn the
diary on, you will be asked to set a voice and number password.
If no password exists:
• A voice saying “Please record your password” will be heard.
• Say your password. You will then be asked to repeat it.
• “Your password has been set” will then be heard if the password
was successfully set. The cover will then open and you will be
asked to enter a 4 digit number password. You will then be

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asked to repeat the number password. If the number password is
successfully set, you can begin using the diary.
• “Oh! There’s no password” will be heard if the password wasn’t
set. Press the Unlock Button to try setting your password again.
If a password exists:
• “OK” will be heard if the password is correct. The cover will then
open and you can begin using the diary.
• If the password is incorrect, “incorrect password” will be heard and
the cover will open for you to input the number password.
ACTIVITIES:
The VTech®Secret Safe Diary Colour has over 20 activities to play!
Category 1: My Diary
Here you can write, edit and view your secret
diary entries.
Creating/Reviewing a diary entry
1. Selecting the date
Use the Arrow Buttons to highlight and select
the date of your diary entry. Press OK to begin
creating your diary entry or to review the existing
diary entry on the chosen date.
2. Creating the diary entry information
Write the name of your diary entry. Then, select your mood, the
weather and a special icon you would like.
3. Writing the diary entry
Now you can write your secret diary entry. Type using the Letter and
Number Buttons. Add icons and symbols using the Icon and Symbol
Buttons. Press the Function Button to change the background or to
delete the diary entry. Press the Save Button to save the diary entry.