V-tech Touch Tablet Advanced User manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the VTech®Touch Tablet™. The VTech®Touch Tablet™ is the
coolest way to take your learning on the go - just detach the hi-tech touch screen and go!
Cruise through 121 arcade-style activities that sharpen your skills in English, Spanish,
math, science, social studies, and more. There’s even a cool recording feature you can use
to practice speaking Spanish. The Touch Tablet™ is loaded with other cool features, such
as tools to store personal info, bonus activity cartridges, a CD-ROM with expansion activities,
and even a USB cable for PC connection. Plus, the Progress Report lets you know how
much you’ve learned. With the Touch Tablet™, you can take your learning fun to a whole
new level!
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Cartridge Slot
ON/OFF Button
Backup
Battery
Volume/
Contrast
Buttons
Quick Access
Category Buttons
Demo Button
Desktop Software
& Expansion
Activities CD
4 Activity
Cartridges
Cursor Pad
Computer Keyboard
Progress
Report Button
Screen
Release Knobs
Touch Pen
USB PC
Connection Cable
Touch Pen Slot
Reset
Button
Lock Button

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INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
•VTech®Touch Tablet™
• 4 bonus activity cartridges: Geography Quiz, History Hints, Spanish Spelling and Story
Teller
• User's manual
• USB PC connection cable
• Desktop software & expansion activities CD-ROM
• Touch pen
WARNING:
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are not part of
this product and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
GETTING STARTED
POWER SOURCE
The Touch Tablet™ operates on 4 “AA” size batteries (UM-3/LR6) or a VTech®9V adaptor
(sold separately).
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the detachable screen and open it.
3. Insert 4 new “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) as illustrated.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
4. Close the battery cover.
NOTE: For best performance, remove all factory-installed batteries and use new, alkaline
batteries.
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Important: When replacing the 4 “AA” size batteries, make sure the backup batteries are
in the unit. Otherwise you will lose any information stored on the unit.
BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your Touch Tablet™ comes with a backup battery already installed. To avoid damage to
the unit from leaky batteries, replace the backup battery at least once a year.
TO REPLACE THE BACKUP BATTERY
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Using a small cross-head screwdriver, loosen the battery cover.
3. Insert 1 CR2032 size battery as illustrated.
4. Close the battery cover and tighten the screws to secure it.
Important: While replacing the backup battery, the 4 “AA” size batteries
must be kept in the unit. Otherwise, you will lose any saved
information.
STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS
• Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries;
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before 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 the toy if it will not be used for an extended period of time.
AC-DC ADAPTOR
Use a VTech®adaptor or any other standard adaptor that complies with EN61558 DC 9V
300mA center-positive adaptor.
CONNECTING THE ADAPTOR
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the adaptor jack on the side of the unit.
3. Insert the adaptor plug into the unit’s adaptor jack.
4. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.
5. Turn the unit ON.
NOTE: When the toy is not going to be in use for an extended period of time, unplug the
adaptor.
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STANDARD FOR TOYS WITH ADAPTORS
• The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old;
• Use only the recommended adaptor with the toy;
• The adaptor is not a toy;
• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid;
• Never use more than 1 adaptor;
• Do not leave the toy plugged in for extended periods of time.
NOTICE TO PARENTS
Regularly examine the adaptor, checking for damage to the cord, plug, transformer or other
parts. Do not use the adaptor if there is any damage to it. The demo tag should detach
automatically when the product is taken out of the packaging. If the demo tag is still in
position when you begin play, please remove it from the bottom of the unit to activate
normal play mode.
CARTRIDGE
To play one of the included cartridge games, turn the unit
ON and insert the cartridge into the cartridge slot on the
right side of the unit.
DETACHABLE SCREEN
Your Touch Tablet™ features a detachable screen that can be used as a portable tablet,
along with the touch pen. To detach the screen, grasp the two screen release knobs on the
bottom front of the screen, and slide them away from each other in the direction of the
arrows. Pull the screen upward to remove it from the keyboard.
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PLAY MODES
In the Touch Tablet™ you can choose from 8 different categories of play and learning:
• Foreign Language (Spanish)
• Word Fun
• Math & Logic
• Science
• Social Studies
• Game Zone
• Creative Studio
• Cool Tools
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Press on the keyboard to switch between one-player and two-player modes.
The activities that can be played with two players are:
Dots & Boxes
Balloon Blow Out
Number Battle
TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF
Pressing will turn the unit ON. Pressing again will turn the unit OFF.
ACTIVITY SELECTION:
When the unit is turned ON, you will see a short opening scene and enter the Main Menu.
Here, activities will cycle onto and off the screen automatically. You can choose an activity
in one of these ways:
1) Press when you see an activity you like.
2) Use the cursor pad to cycle through the activities by clicking on the arrows on the right
side of the screen. Press or the left cursor button to choose an activity.
3) Use the touch pen to cycle through the activities by touching the arrows on the right
side of the screen. To select an activity, press or touch the activity title
with the pen.
4) Type the activity number and press .
If you press a category key (such as ‘Word Fun’), the menu will jump to the first activity of
that category. An activity can then be chosen in the above ways.
LEVEL SELECTION
Pressing will take you to the level selection screen. Use the arrow keys, cursor
pad, touch pen or keyboard to select level 1(easy), 2 (medium) or 3 (hard).
ANSWER
In most activities, the answer will be provided after a certain number of tries.
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CONTRAST BUTTON
To adjust the darkness of the screen, press the Contrast Button and use the touch pen,
cursor pad, or arrow keys to choose the desired level.
VOLUME BUTTON
To adjust the volume, press the Volume Button and use the touch pen, cursor pad, or
arrow keys to choose the desired level.
CURSOR PAD
Use the cursor pad to control the movement of the cursor on the screen. To select an
object, press the left cursor pad button.
KEYBOARD LAYOUT
Your Touch Tablet™ has a full typing keyboard that doubles as a music keyboard. It also
features the function keys described below.
FUNCTION KEYS:
Press this button to see a short preview of your Touch Tablet™.
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Press this button to see how you’re doing in each learning category.
Press one of these buttons to jump to the first activity of the selected category.
Esc: Press this key to exit an activity.
Level: Press this key to set the difficulty level (easy, medium or hard).
Caps Lock: Press this key to type in capital letters. Press it again to switch to
small letters.
Shift: Hold this key down to type capital letters. You can also use this key to
use the alternate functions of certain keys. These functions are marked
on the keys in a different color.
Status/Help: Press this key for information about the current activity.
Answer: Press this key to see the correct answer to a question.
Repeat: Press this key to repeat an instruction or a question.
Hint: Press this key for help with a question. Your score will be lowered
when you use this key.
Sym.: Press this key to use the symbol menu. Use the touch pen to click on a
symbol.
Space Bar: Press this key to type a space between words or characters.
Cartridge : Press this key to play cartridge games: Spanish Spelling, Story
Teller, Geography Quiz and History Hints.
Player: Press this key to select one- or two-player mode.
Arrow Keys: Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right or left.
Enter: Press this key to enter an answer or choice.
Delete: Press this key to delete the last action, letter or character.
Backspace: Press this key to erase the character to the left of the cursor.
Letter Keys: Press these keys to enter letters in letter and word-related activities.
Number Keys: Press these keys to enter numbers in number activities.
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Musical Note Keys: Press these keys to enter music notes in music-related activities.
HOT KEYS
Press this key to enter the Personal Profile activity.
Press this key to enter the Word Processor activity.
Press this key to enter the Card Maker activity.
Press this key to enter the Phone Book activity.
Press this key to enter the Calculator activity.
Press this key to enter the Saving Calculator activity.
Press this key to enter the Alarm Clock activity.
Press this key to enter the Calendar activity.
Press this key to enter the Book Finder activity.
Press this key to access the Screen Saver function.
Press this key to turn the Background Music On and Off.
Press this key to enter the Word Translator activity.
Press this key to enter the CD Download function.
Press this key to connect to a printer and print files.
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TOUCH STRIP
Your Touch Tablet™ has an LCD screen with a touch strip at the bottom. You can access
certain activities and functions by touching the touch strip with the touch pen.
Touch this space to exit an activity.
Touch this space for information about the current activity.
Touch this space to repeat an instruction or a question.
Touch this space to get help with a question.
Touch this space to see the correct answer to a question.
Touch this space to see the onscreen keyboard.
Touch this space to set the difficulty level (easy, medium or hard).
Touch this space to move the cursor back a space.
Touch this space to move the cursor to the left.
Touch this space to move the cursor to the right.
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Touch this space to move the cursor up.
Touch this space to move the cursor down.
Touch this space to enter an answer or choice.
VOICE MATE
Your Touch Tablet™ is equipped with the Voice Mate feature, a built-in recording system
that provides a great way to improve your foreign language skills and express your creativity.
Voice Mate appears automatically in certain foreign language activities. Click the onscreen
“Record” icon to try your hand at Spanish pronunciation, and compare your recording
to the given pronunciation. To hear your recording, click the onscreen “Play” icon .
AUTO POWER OFF
To preserve battery power, the Touch Tablet™ will automatically shut off after several
minutes of inactivity. You can turn the unit back ON by pressing .
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