V-tech Toddler Tech Laptop User manual

Instruction Manual
Toddler Tech Laptop

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Toddler Tech Laptop.
This laptop offers progressive, age-appropriate curriculum
through 20 exciting activities. A friendly cat character encourages
children as they learn lowercase and uppercase letters, phonics,
words, maths, shapes, animals, food, logic, music and more! You
can also customise your experience by entering your favourite
food, character, background wallpaper and opening tune.
ON/OFF Button
Customisation
Button
LCD Screen
Letters & Words
Button
Numbers &
Shapes Button
Band Instruments Exploring Numbers
4-Directional
Mouse
Logic & Games
Button
Animals and
Foods Button
LCD Backlight
On/Off Button
Settings Button
Help Button
Music List Button
Translation
Exploring Letters

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INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
• Toddler Tech Laptop
• Quick Start Guide
WARNING:
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks,
removable tags, cable ties, cords and packaging screws are not part
of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE:
Please save this Instruction Manual as it contains important
information.
Unlock the Packaging Locks:
Rotate the packaging locks anticlockwise
several times.
Pull out the packaging locks and discard.

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INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of
the unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen
the screw.
3. If used batteries are present, remove
these batteries from the unit by pulling
up on one end of each battery.
4. Install 3 new ‘AA’ (AM-3/LR6) batteries
following the diagram inside the battery
box. (For best performance, alkaline batteries or fully charged
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended).
5. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.
WARNING:
Adult assembly required for battery installation.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

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RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES:
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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 the
Batteries and Accumulators Regulation.
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the
market after 13th August, 2005.
Please dispose of your product and batteries responsibly.
In the UK, give this toy a second life by disposing of it at a small
electricals collection point* so all of its materials can be recycled.
Learn more at:
www.vtech.co.uk/recycle
www.vtech.com.au/sustainability
* Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of collection points near you.

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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. Move the MOUSE left and right to select which item
to adjust. Then move the MOUSE left and right to make the
adjustments. Press the MOUSE BUTTON to confirm.
3. HELP BUTTON
Press this button to get some hints or repeat the instruction or
question.
4. LCD BACKLIGHT ON/OFF BUTTON
Press this button to turn the LCD BACKLIGHT on or off.
5. LETTERS AND WORDS BUTTON
Press the LETTERS AND WORDS BUTTON to play language
games. There are 4 games in this mode. Move the MOUSE left or
right to choose an activity and then press the MOUSE BUTTON to
confirm your choice.
6. NUMBERS AND SHAPES BUTTON
Press the NUMBERS AND SHAPES BUTTON to play maths and
shape games. There are 4 games in this mode. Move the MOUSE
left or right to choose an activity and then press the MOUSE
BUTTON to confirm your choice.
7. ANIMALS AND FOODS BUTTON
Press the ANIMALS AND FOODS BUTTON to play science games.
There are 3 games in this mode. Move the MOUSE left or right to
choose an activity and then press the MOUSE BUTTON to confirm
your choice.

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8. LOGIC AND GAMES BUTTON
Press the LOGIC AND GAMES BUTTON to play logic games.
There are 3 games in this mode. Move the MOUSE left or right to
choose an activity and then press the MOUSE BUTTON to confirm
your choice.
9. CUSTOMISE BUTTON
Press the CUSTOMISE BUTTON to customise your favourite food,
wallpaper and opening tune.
10. EXPLORING LETTERS BUTTON
Press the EXPLORING LETTERS BUTTON to learn the letters,
phonics and words. Press a letter button to play.
11. EXPLORING NUMBERS BUTTON
Press the EXPLORING NUMBERS BUTTON to learn the numbers.
Press a number button to play.
12. MUSIC LIST BUTTON
Press the MUSIC LIST BUTTON to enjoy some music. After
entering this game, move the mouse left or right to choose and then
press the MUSIC LIST BUTTON to confirm your choice.
13. TRANSLATION BUTTON
Press the TRANSLATION BUTTON to learn French letters and
words. Press the letter button to play.
14. BAND INSTRUMENT BUTTON
Press the BAND INSTRUMENT BUTTON to learn instrument
names and hear instrument sounds. Move the MOUSE left or right
to choose and then press the MOUSE BUTTON to confirm your
choice.

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15. MOUSE
Move the MOUSE up or down, left or right to make
selections. Then press the MOUSE button to confirm
your choice.
16. NUMBER BUTTONS
Press the NUMBER BUTTONS to learn numbers or to answer
number related questions.
17. AUTO LEVELLING FEATURE
In most activities, after answering 3 questions correctly, the game
automatically advances to the next level of difficulty. There are 3
challenging levels to explore.
18. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the unit will automatically turn off after
several minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by
pressing the ON/OFF BUTTON.
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.
ACTIVITIES:
The VTech® Toddler Tech Laptop offers a total of 20 fun
activities.
LETTERS AND WORDS
1: Letter Order
The cat 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 cat complete the correct letter order. Move

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the mouse up or down to select the letter and then press the mouse
button to confirm.
2: Letter Quiz
There are 4 letters on the screen. Follow
the instructions to find the lowercase and
uppercase letters. Move the mouse up, down,
left or right to find the correct letter within 30
seconds.
3: Missing Letter
Help the cat find the correct missing letter. A
word is shown on the screen with one letter
missing. The player can select from among
three letter choices. Move the mouse left or
right to select the letter and then press the
mouse button to confirm.
4: Spatial Skills
Play hide-and-seek with the cat and learn
spatial skills. Let’s see where the cat is. Move
the mouse left or right to scroll the picture and
then press the mouse button to pick a picture
to learn.
NUMBERS AND SHAPES
5: Exploring Shapes
The cat is using the laptop to learn about
shapes. Move the mouse left or right to
choose and then press the mouse button to
learn about a shape and its related object.
6: Shape Counting
Some shapes appear on the screen. Count
the shapes according to the instructions.
Press the number buttons to answer.

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7: Skip Count
Let’s go fishing with the cat. Numbered fish
are jumping out of the river on the left and
right of the cat’s platform. Skip count by 2, 5
or 10, according to the instructions. See the
counter under the cat that reminds you of the
numbered fish you caught. Move the mouse left or right to catch the
numbered fish that comes next in the sequence. There are 5 fish to
catch in each question.
8: Number Quiz
There are 4 numbers on the screen. Follow
the instructions to pick the correct number
within 30 seconds. Move the mouse up,
down, left or right to play.
ANIMALS AND FOODS
9: Animal Sounds & Footprints
The cat is using the laptop to learn about
animals. Choose a picture to hear an animal’s
sound and see its footprints. Move the mouse
left or right to choose and then press the
mouse button to confirm.
10: Which Animals?
The cat sees footprints on the ground or
hears an animal sound. Choose the animal
that corresponds by moving the mouse left
or right and then press the mouse button to
confirm.There are 4 choices with 3 chances
for each question.

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11: Fruits & Vegetables
The cat wants to bring some food back home.
There are 10 kinds of fruit or vegetables
shown on the screen one by one. Help the
cat 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. Move
the mouse left or right to choose and then press the mouse button to
confirm.
LOGIC AND GAMES
12: Fix the Wall
The cat wants to fix his wall. The wall has a
shaped hole in it. Choose the correct shape
to repair the wall. Move the mouse left or right
to choose and then press the mouse button
to confirm.
13: Fishing Journey
Let’s go fishing with the cat. Some fish are
jumping out of the river on the left or right
side. Catch as many fish as possible in 30
seconds. Move the mouse left or right to
catch. Be careful to avoid the old cans or
bottles. When the time is up, you will see the total number of fish
caught.
14: River Crossing
Help the cat cross the river! Guide the cat
across the stones to get to the other side
within 1 minute. When the stone appears,
move the mouse up, down, left or right to
make the cat jump to the stone.

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15: Customise
Let’s add your personal information. You can include your favourite
food and more!
1) Avatar: Create your own avatar by
changing the hair, eyes, nose & mouth.
2) Favourite food: Select your favourite food.
Press the first letter of your favourite food
on the keyboard, and your food will show
on the screen. The cat will announce your
favourite food.
3) Opening wallpaper: Select your wallpaper
and watch it display in the unit opening.
4) Opening tune: Select your opening tune
and hear it play in the unit opening.
16: Exploring Letters
Press the Exploring Letters Button to learn
letters, phonics and words. Press the letter
button to play.
17: Exploring Numbers
Press the Exploring Numbers Button to
learn numbers. Press the number button to
play.
18: Music List
Let’s enjoy the music! Choose a music style;
Country, Rock or Jazz. Move the mouse left
or right and then press the mouse button to

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confirm a music style. Then press a number to select a melody to
play. When the melody starts, the cat will begin to dance. Press any
letter button to add fun sounds.
19. Translation
Let’s learn French letters and words in this
game. Press the letter button to play.
20: Band Instrument
The cat is using the laptop to learn about
instruments. Choose a picture to learn the
instrument name and hear its sound. Move
the mouse left or right to choose and then
press the mouse button to confirm.
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
source.
3. Remove the batteries if the unit will not be in use for an extended
period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit
to moisture or water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the unit stops working or malfunctions, please
follow these steps:
1. Please 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 ON. The unit should now be ready to play with
again.
5. If the unit still does not work, install a new set of batteries.
If the problem persists, please contact our Consumer Services
Department and a service representative will be happy to help you.

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CONSUMER SERVICES
Creating and developing VTech®products is accompanied by a
responsibility that we at VTech®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 with any problems and/or suggestions
that you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.
UK Customers:
Phone: [phone] (from UK) or [phone] (outside UK)
Website: www.vtech.co.uk/support
Australian Customers:
Phone: [phone]
Website: support.vtech.com.au
NZ Customers:
Phone: [phone]
Website: support.vtech.com.au
PRODUCT WARRANTY/
CONSUMER GUARANTEES
UK Customers:
Read our complete warranty policy online at vtech.co.uk/warranty.
Australian Customers:
VTECH ELECTRONICS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED – CONSUMER
GUARANTEES
Under the Australian Consumer Law, a number of consumer guarantees
apply to goods and services supplied by VTech Electronics (Australia) Pty
Limited. Please refer to vtech.com.au/consumerguarantees for further
information.

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