V-tech SmarTV User manual

User’s Manual
TM
SmarTV

Dear Parent:
At VTech® we know that children have the ability to do
great things. That’s why all of our electronic learning
productsareuniquelydesignedtodevelopachild’smind
andallowthemtolearntothebestoftheirability.Whether
it’s learning about letters, numbers, geography or alge-
bra,all VTech® learningproducts incorporateadvanced
technologies and extensive curriculum to encourage
children of all ages to reach their potential.
When it comes to providing interactive products that en-
lighten,entertain and develop minds,at
VTech® wesee
the potential in every child.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................ 1
GETTING STARTED ....................... 2
BATTERY INSTALLATION ......................... 2
DESCRIPTION OF KEYBOARD ................. 5
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES ................. 6
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............ 11
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying SmarTV™ ! We at VTech® are
committed to providing the best possible products to entertain
and educate your child. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
SmarTV™ has 10 interesting and educational programs for
fun learning. Our two characters, Shades the chameleon and
JB the Jitter Bug, will play along and learn the alphabet and
numbers with you.
SCREEN
CHANNEL
BUTTON
ON/OFF
BUTTON
KEYBOARD
SHADES
JB
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GETTING STARTED
Please remove tab from the back of SmarTV™ before playing.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
The SmarTV™ learning product
operates on 3 “AA” batteries. (UM-
3/LR6).
1.Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2.Open thebatterycoverontheback
of the unit.
3.Insert 3 “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6)
as illustrated.
DO NOT RECOMMEND
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES in this unit.
4.Close the battery cover.
5.Turn the unit on to test whether those batteries are properly
installed.
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NOTE: Removing all pre-installed batteries and using new,
alkaline batteriesisrecommendedformaximumperformance.
STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS
• Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries;
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy be
fore being charged;
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision;
• Do not mix different types of batteries; Do not mix new and
used batteries;
• Only use batteries of the recommended or equivalent type;
• Always insert batteries properly matching the plus (+) and
minus (-) signs;
• Batteries that have run out of energy must be removed from
the toy;
• Do not short circuit the supply terminals;
• Do not use more batteries than recommended;
• Remove batteries from toy if it will not be used for an extended
period of time.
ONLYBATTERIES OF THE SAMEAND EQUIVALENT TYPE
AS RECOMMENDED ARE TO BE USED.
NOTE: If the sound becomes weak or the unit suddenly stops
working, turntheunit OFF for15seconds, thenturnit backON.
If the problem persists, it may be caused by weak batteries.
Please install a new set of batteries and try again.
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TURNING SmarTV™ ON
Pressthe buttontoturntheuniton.Pressitagaintoturntheunit
off.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
If no buttons are pressed for several minutes, the unit will auto-
matically shut off to save power. After the automatic shut-off is
activated, you will need to press the button to turn the unit
ON.
We recommend that you turn the unit OFF when not playing
with it. If the SmarTV™ is not going to be used for a long
period of time, remove the batteries.
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CHOOSING A CHANNEL
1.Turn the unit ON.
2.The last activity played will automatically appear for your
selection. You can select a different channel by pressing the
buttonordirection keyandpressing the key.If
there is no input for several seconds, it will automatically
enter the last activity played.
3.While playing in an activity, press the button to
exit the activity and select a new one.
DESCRIPTION OF KEYBOARD
The SmarTV™ has a computer-style keyboard with special
function keys described below.
Press this key to see a commercial.
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Press this key to select or answer.
Pressthiskey torepeat the question,word orinstruction.
Press this key to get the answer to any question.
Use the direction keys to move the cursor up, down,
left, and right.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
NATURE CHANNEL
– Letter Identification
Here we are in the wilderness! Our host JB will guide you
through the forest to find wild letters hiding there. Can you
identify the letter? Use the keys to choose the letter
from the two multiple choices and then press the key.
You can also type in the letter on the keyboard.
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LETTER GETTER
– Upper and Lower Case Letters
Let’s play Letter Getter! Shades was invited to a TV Game
Show where he has to match the upper and lower case
letters. To help him win the game, please look carefully at the
letter on his paper. A ball with a letter will bounce in front of
him. If the ball has the corresponding upper or lowercase
letter, matchingthe oneon thepaper, highlight YES andpress
the key. Five questions right win the game!
SUPERSTARS CHANNEL
– Letter Order
The Superstar Letters are coming out of their limo in alphabeti-
cal order! Watch carefully to find who will come out next! Use
the keys to choose from the multiple choices and then
press the key to answer. You can also type in the letter
using the keyboard.
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