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.

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Category 2: My Pet
Here you can look after your very own virtual pet!
You can choose between 3 different pets: a Cat,
a Dog and a Horse.
1. Giving your pet a name
Once you have selected a pet you can give it a name. You can then
record your pet’s name by pressing the Unlock Button. When you
have recorded the name of your pet, you can press the Unlock Button
and say their name to see them perform an action.
2. Pet activities
Press the Function Button to display the function bar on the screen.
Pet Prole
Here you can see your pet’s name and status:
Satisfaction Level, Happiness Level and Beauty
Level. Press the Escape Button to go back to the
main pet screen.
Happiness Level – Check if your pet is happy.
Satisfaction Level – Check if your pet is hungry.
Beauty Level – Check if your pet is dirty.
Pet Care
Here are the actions you can choose to look after your pet.
Feed your pet when it is hungry.
Play a mini game with your pet.
Dog’s Mini Game:
Help the dog find the bones! There are bones buried
somewhere in the garden. Use the Arrow Buttons to lead your
dog to find the bones. The bone icon on the top right of the
screen shows how close you are to the bone. The closer you
are, the more the icon moves. Press OK when you find the
right spot.

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Cat’s Mini Game:
Balls of wool will roll towards the cat from three directions.
Press the corresponding Arrow Buttons to knock the balls of
wool away!
Horse’s Mini Game:
Help the horse run in a race! Press the OK button to help the
horse jump over the hurdles.
Give your pet a shower when they are dirty.
Give your pet medicine when they are sick.
Change Location
Here you can change the location of your pet.
Pet Chest
Press the Arrow and OK Buttons to select and place decorations in
your pet’s home. You can place up to 10 decorations per location.
Pet Reset
Here you can reset your pet. You will then be taken to the Pet selection
screen to choose another pet to look after.
Change Pet’s Name
You can change the spoken pet’s name here.
Category 3: My Friends and Me
Here you can personalise your diary. There are
3 activities for you to choose from: My Profile, My
Friends and My Stylist.
My Prole
Press the Arrow Buttons to select your favourite
image, then enter your details: your name, phone
number, birthday, address and email address.

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Press the Save Button to save the information. You can edit or delete
your information when entering this activity and pressing the Function
Button.
My Friends
When entering the My Friends activity for the first
time, ‘Add New Contact’ will be shown on screen.
When adding a new contact, you can select a cool
image for them. Enter your friend’s information:
their name, phone number, birthday, address,
email address and their special information. Type
using the Letter and Number Buttons. Then, press the Save Button
to save.
Use the Arrow Buttons or press the Letter Buttons to select a contact.
Press OK to view your friend’s information. When viewing your friend’s
information, press the Function Button to edit or delete the content.
My Stylist
Let’s create your own stylish character. Press the
Arrow Buttons to select and then press the OK
Button to confirm your selection. Press the Save
Button to save the picture. These images can
be shared within the My Profile and My Friends
activities.
Category 4: My Voice Recordings
There are 2 activities for you to choice.
Voice Memos
You can record voice memos in this activity.
To record a voice memo, press the OK Button
and start speaking after the sound. Then, press
the OK Button again to stop. You can record
voice memos up to approximately 1 minute in
length. Press the Save Button or the checkmark
icon to save the voice memo. You can save
approximately 50 voice memo files.
To edit or delete an existing voice memo, press the Function Button.

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Voice Changer
Record your voice and then apply fun voice
effects. There are 6 voice effects to choose from:
pitch up, pitch down, slow down, speed up, robot,
echo. Select your preference and then press the
OK Button to save. Press the Function Button to
create a new recording, or to delete or edit the
voice file.
Category 5: My Games and Activities
There are 12 activities for you to play.
My Games and Activities 1 – Hide & Seek
There are 2 locations to choose from in this game:
the beach and the supermarket. Each location
will have lots of hidden items, can you find them
all? Select all of the items using the Arrow and
OK Buttons to complete the game!
My Games and Activities 2 - Typing Test
Can you type all of the letters or words that are
shown on the screen before the time runs out?
There are 3 difficulty levels:
Level 1: type the letters
Level 2: type the words
Level 3: type the phrase or sentence
If you type all of the letters or words correctly before time runs out, you
will move on to the next level.
My Games and Activities 3 – Crosswords
Solve a word puzzle using the clue shown on
screen. The clue includes an image next to the
text on the bottom of the screen. There are 3
levels of difficulty. If you answer all of the words
correctly, after 3 rounds you will level up.

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My Games and Activities 4 – Counting
Shapes
Count the number of shapes shown in the picture.
On the left of the screen an image containing
different shapes will be shown. On the right side will
be a question asking you to count the amount of a
particular shape. Choose the correct answer for 3
rounds to level up to the next difficulty level. There
are 3 different difficulty levels to play through.
My Games and Activities 5 – Brain
Challenge
Watch the animation on screen and keep count
of how many customers are on the bus or in the
coffee shop. People enter and leave, do you
know how many are left? Use the Arrow Buttons
to select the correct answer.
My Games and Activities 6 – Amazing
Mazes
Can you complete the mazes? Use the Arrow
Buttons to move to the exit.
My Games and Activities 7 – Maths
Challenge
A maths equation will be shown on screen. Press
the Arrow Buttons to select the correct answer as
fast as you can!
My Games and Activities 8 – Bridge
Builder
Can you build bridges to get over the islands?
Press and hold the OK Button to build a bridge,
then release it when you think it is long enough to
cross to the next island.

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My Games and Activities 9 – Parachute
Landing
Let’s do a parachute jump! Look at the wind
speed and wind direction indicator. Position
the helicopter at the best place to try to land on
the island. Use the left and right Arrow Buttons
to move and then press OK to jump. After 10
successful jumps, the difficulty level will increase.
There are 3 difficulty levels in total.
My Games and Activities 10 - Missing
Chick
Oh no! The chick has been separated from its
mother! Help the chick by building a path that
leads back to its mum. Use the Arrow Buttons to
move around and press the OK Button to change
the piece of path.
My Games and Activities 11 - Falling
Fruit
Let’s play with the bear! Catch the falling fruit
according to the list shown. Press the left or right
Arrow Buttons to move and collect the falling fruit.
My Games and Activities 12 – Music DJ
Select a melody you would like to listen to, then
the chosen melody will be played by the DJ. You
can adjust the tempo and pitch of the melody by
pressing the Arrow Buttons. The up and down
buttons adjust the pitch and the left and right
buttons change the speed of the melody. Press
the Space Bar to add record scratch sound
effects!
Category 6: My Settings
There are 7 settings.

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1. Contrast, Volume and Background Music: Use the Arrow Buttons
to adjust the volume and screen brightness. You can also set the
background music ON or OFF. Press the OK or Save Button to
save your changes.
2. Alarm: Press the Arrow Buttons to select an alarm time and sound.
Press the OK or Save Button to save your changes. When the
alarm is set and it activates, you will see the alarm animation and
an accompanying sound. You can also record your own alarm
sound. Only 1 alarm sound can be recorded for approximately 10
seconds.
3. Date and Time: Press the Arrow Buttons to select the date and time.
Press the OK or Save Button to save your changes. When you have
set the time and date, it will show on the screen in sleep mode by
pressing the Clock Button.
4. Number Unlock: Use the Arrow Buttons to turn this function ON or
OFF. Here you can set a 4 digit number password.
5. Voice Unlock: Use the Arrow Buttons to turn this function ON or
OFF.
6. Event Alert: Use the Arrow Buttons to set a special event date and
time. Use the Letter and Number Buttons to input the Special Event
content. Press the OK or Save Button to save. If you have set a
Special Event, it will remind you with a pop up showing the details
you entered and an accompanying sound.
7. Memory Settings: Here you can delete all save files.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
You can connect the Secret Safe Diary Colour to a PC or Mac
computer using a USB cable (not included). Once connected, you
can transfer files between the diary and computer. Please follow the
below steps to make the connection.
• Turn the diary OFF before connecting to a computer.
• Pull up the rubber cover of the USB port at the top of the diary.
• Insert the USB cable (small end) into the USB port of the diary.

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• Insert the larger end of the USB cable into a USB port on your
computer. A USB port is usually marked with this symbol:
• Two removable drives called “VTech 1779” and “VT SYSTEM” will
appear. “VTech 1779” is for storage of your data. “VT SYSTEM” is
for storage of system data and cannot be accessed.
• When a USB cable is not connected to the diary, please ensure
that the USB rubber cover is fully covering the USB port of the
diary.
Note:
1. If the power supply is interrupted during the transfer of data to
and from the VTech®Secret Safe Diary Colour, the data on the
VTech®Secret Safe Diary Colour may be lost. Before connection,
please ensure that your batteries are not running low on power.
2. Refrain from unplugging the USB cable during the transfer of data
to and from the VTech®Secret Safe Diary Colour. This may
cause the data transfer to fail.
3. If the VTech®Secret Safe Diary Colour is
connected properly, you will see this picture
shown on the screen of your VTech®Secret
Safe Diary Colour.
4. You can review all voice files in the folders: Voice Memo and
Voice Changer. You can copy them to your computer for backup.
5. After you have finished, remove the diary by following the steps
to safely remove hardware from your computer.
This diary is only to be connected to equipment of Class II, marked
on the equipment with the following symbol:

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Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft®Windows®7, Windows®8 or Windows®10 Operating
System
macOS version 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12 or 10.13
The Microsoft®and Windows®logos are trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh and
Mac logos are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United
States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the diary clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the diary out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
sources.
3. Remove the batteries when the diary is not in use for an extended
period of time.
4. Do not drop the diary on a hard surface and do not expose the
diary to excess moisture.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working or the diary
can’t be turned on again, then please follow these steps:
1. Turn the diary OFF.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3. Let the diary stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
4. Turn the diary back ON. The diary will now be ready to play with
again.
5. If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services
Department on 0330 678 0149 (from UK) or [phone]
(outside UK) and a service representative will be happy to help
you.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech®products is accompanied by a
responsibility that we take very seriously. We make every effort to
ensure the accuracy of the information, which 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 on 0330 678 0149
(from UK) or [phone] (outside UK), with any problems
and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative
will be happy to help you.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If for some reason the cover doesn’t lock or cannot close, please
follow these steps:
1. Close the cover manually and hold it closed.
2. Press the Unlock Button, then say your password.
3. After entering your password successfully, release your hand.
4. The cover will then be locked.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department
on 0330 678 0149 (from UK) or [phone] (outside UK) and a
service representative will be happy to help you.