V-tech Vapor User manual

Pantone 2756
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Dear Parent:
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VTech
®we know that a child has the ability to do great
things. That’s why all of our electronic learning products are
uniquely designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them to
learn to the best of their ability. Whether it’s learning about
letters, numbers, geography or algebra, all
VTech
®learning
products incorporate advanced technologies and extensive
curriculum to encourage children of all ages to reach their
potential.
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®we see the potential
in every child.

Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................1
Getting Started ...........................................................................................2
Installing Batteries............................................................................2
Replacing the Backup Battery .........................................................2
Powering Vapor ON and OFF ...........................................................3
Resetting Vapor.................................................................................3
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................3
Detaching the Handheld from the Main Unit ..................................4
Attaching the Handheld to the Main Unit........................................4
Your Vapor...................................................................................................5
The Handheld Buttons......................................................................5
The Category Buttons ......................................................................6
The Keyboard ....................................................................................7
The Touch Panel ................................................................................8
The Mouse .......................................................................................12
Automatic Shut-off Feature .....................................................................13
Description of Activities ..........................................................................13
Status Bar ........................................................................................13
Language.........................................................................................13
Mathematics ....................................................................................15
Games ..............................................................................................16
Applications ....................................................................................18
Organizer .........................................................................................19
Optional Accessories ..............................................................................22
Connecting the VT-41 Printer .........................................................22
Trouble Shooting for Printer Errors...............................................23
Connecting Vapor with the AC Adaptor ........................................23
Smart Cards ....................................................................................23
Activity Scoring and Levels ....................................................................24
Care and Maintenance .............................................................................26

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Vapor™ learning product! 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.
Vapor is an electronic learning aid that challenges young minds with 44 activities
ranging from spelling, math and memory games, to learning tools like unit converters
and language translators. Pop-out the handheld and touch its screen with a stylus
pen to play the games or keep a busy life in order with the organizer.
Items Included in this Package:
Vapor™ Main Unit
Vapor™ Handheld
Two Stylus Pens
Mouse and Mouse Pad
User's Manual

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Getting Started
Installing Batteries
Vapor operates on 3 “AAA” batteries (UM-4 or LR03) or a standard 9V 300mA
AC center-positive adaptor (not included).
To install the batteries:
1. Make sure Vapor is OFF.
2. Using a coin, loosen the screws of the battery cover.
3. Insert 3 new “AAA” batteries into the battery compartment as
shown. Do not use rechargeable batteries in Vapor.
4. Close the battery cover and tighten the screws to secure the
battery cover.
Important:While replacing the batteries, the CR2032 backup battery must be kept in Vapor,
if not, you will lose all saved information.
Battery Notice
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid leakage.
• Do not mix old with new batteries.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• Remove batteries from Vapor when you are not going to use Vapor for a long time.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• Do not short-circuit supply terminals.
Note: If the sound becomes weak or Vapor suddenly stops working, turn Vapor OFF
for 15 seconds, and then turn it back ON. If the problem persists it may be caused
by weak batteries. Please install a new set of 3 “AAA” batteries and try Vapor
again.
Replacing the Backup Battery
Vapor comes with a backup battery already installed. Before using Vapor, remove
the protective strip from the backup battery by pulling on the plastic tab. To avoid
damage to Vapor from leaky batteries, replace the backup battery at least once a
year.
To replace the backup battery:
1. Make sure Vapor is OFF.
2. Using a coin, loosen the screws of the battery cover.
3. Insert 1 CR2032 size battery as illustrated.
4. Close the battery cover and tighten the screws to secure the
battery cover.

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Important:While replacing the backup battery, the 3 “AAA” batteries must be kept in Vapor
or Vapor must be connected to the AC adaptor while the adaptor is plugged
in. If not, you will lose all saved information.
Powering Vapor ON and OFF
To turn the handheld ON, press and hold the Power button for 1 second or longer.
To turn the handheld OFF, press the Power button again.
Resetting Vapor
If Vapor stops working or doesn’t turn on:
1. Check your batteries to make sure they are fresh and installed properly.
2. Press the Reset button and then press the Power button again.
3. When prompted, “Delete all data? ( / ),” select to restart Vapor without
data loss.
If you are still having problems, we encourage you to contact our Consumer Services
Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada with any
problems and/or suggestions that you have. A service representative will be happy
to assist you.
Setting the Date and Time
To set the date and time:
1. Press the Organizer button or tap Organizer in the main menu, and then tap Time.
2. Tap icon in the center.
3. Tap icon or to set the hours and minutes.
4. Tap icon to change from AM to PM when you are in the 12-hour format.
5. Tap icon or to set the date.
6. When you are finished setting the date and time, tap Enter.

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Detaching the Handheld from the Main Unit
Detach the handheld from the main unit as shown below:
Attaching the Handheld to the Main Unit
Attach the handheld to the main unit as shown below:

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Your Vapor
The Handheld Buttons
Power Button
Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to turn the handheld ON. Press
this button again to turn the handheld OFF.
Volume/Contrast Control Button
Press this button to change the sound level of the speaker and the darkness of the
screen. After pressing Volume/Contrast, a control panel will appear on the screen.
Use the stylus pen or mouse to select the level.

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Screen Rotate Button
Press this button to change the screen direction as shown below. This button only
works when the handheld is out of the main unit.
Organizer Button
Press this button to go to the Organizer activities.
The Category Buttons
Demo Button
Press this button to see how the handheld detaches from the main unit.
System Setup Button
Press this button to change the time and date formats, enter your personal information,
set your password for Diary, select a screen saver, or turn the bubble text (text that
appears to describe some icons) on or off (see System Setup icon in the Touch Panel
section for instructions).
Print Screen Button
Press this button to print what is displayed on that screen. Vapor is compatible with
VTech’s VT-41 printer only.

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Language Button
Press this button to go to the Language activities.
Mathematics Button
Press this button to go to the Mathematics activities.
Games Button
Press this button to go to the Games activities.
Applications Button
Press this button to go to the Applications activities.
Organizer Button
Press this button to go to the Organizer activities.
Smart Card Button
Press this button to play the Trivia Smart Card or to list all saved data in a Memory
Smart Card (see Smart Cards for details). If there is no card in the Smart Card slot
when this button is pressed, Vapor will show an error message.
Note: Smart Cards are sold separately.
The Keyboard
Letter Keys
Press these keys to type letters or words in activities.

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Number Keys
Press these keys to type numbers in activities.
Function Keys
Press this key to confirm a selection or an answer.
Press this key to exit the current screen and go back to the
previous screen.
Press this key to type capital letters or to use the symbols shown
on the top half of some keys.
Press this key to change fields or move the cursor forward.
Press this key to type all capital letters. Press Caps Lock once to
activate this key. Press Caps Lock again to deactivate this key.
Press this key to delete the last character typed.
Press Shift + this key to use symbols that are not located on any of
the keys.
Press this key to see instructions or questions again.
Press this key to change the level of difficulty in an activity.
Press this key to see the correct answer for questions in certain
activities or to use the Toolbar in other activities. (see Answer/Menu
icon in the Touch Panel section for instructions).
Press this key to get helpful hints about the activities.
The Touch Panel
There are ten icons on the touch panel. To use these icons, tap on them with the
stylus pen.

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Esc Icon
Tap this icon to exit the current screen and go back to the previous screen.
Main Menu Icon
Tap this icon to display the main menu.
Enter Icon
Tap this icon to confirm a selection or an answer.
Backspace Icon
Tap this icon to delete the last character selected or typed.
Keyboard Icon
Tap this icon to use the on-screen keyboard. This is used in place of the
real keyboard.
To use the on-screen keyboard:
1. Tap this icon to display the on-screen keyboard.
2. To enter data, tap the letter, number, and symbol icons with the stylus pen.
3. To enter capital letters, tap icon . To go back to lower case letters, tap icon .
4. To enter numbers and symbols, tap icon . To use more symbols, tap or . To
go back to the letters, tap icon or icon .
5. Use the Backspace icon to delete a mistyped character.
Answer/Menu Icon
Tap this icon to see the correct answer for questions in certain activities or
to use the Toolbar in other activities.
To see an answer to a question or activity:
If you are having difficulty with a question or activity, tap this icon to see its answer.
Note: These activities will show the answer:
All Language and Mathematics activities, Number Path, Strange Trivia, Planet Trivia,
Q&A Tester, and the German/French/Spanish Testers.
To use the Toolbar:
Tap this icon to do one of the following functions: New, Open, Save, Delete, Search,
or Print. Not every activity uses all those functions. Only available icons for each
activity will appear in the Toolbar.

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Note: These activities use the Toolbar:
Slide Puzzle Maker, Q&A, Calendar, Phone Book, Face It, Diary, To Do List, Money
Manager, Note Pad, Currency Converter, and Smart Cards.
System Setup Icon
Tap this icon to change the time and date formats, enter your personal
information, set your password for Diary, select a screen saver, and turn the
bubble text setting on or off.
To change the time format:
1. Tap the System Setup icon to display the menu.
2. Tap icon in the System Setup menu and tap Enter.
3. Tap the format you want the time displayed in (12-hour or 24-hour time) and tap Enter.
To change the date format:
1. Tap the System Setup icon to display the menu.
2. Tap icon in the System Setup menu and tap Enter.
3. Check the box of the format you want to use by tapping the box on the screen. Choose
between MM/DD/YYYY and DD/MM/YYYY.
4. Tap Esc to exit.
To enter your personal information:
1. Tap the System Setup icon to display the menu.
2. Tap icon in the System Setup menu and tap Enter.
3. Enter your name, birth date, and any other information.
4. Tap Esc to exit.
To set a password for the Diary:
1. Tap the System Setup icon to display the menu.
2. Tap icon in the System Setup menu and tap Enter.
3. Tap icon .
4. The first time you enter a password, tap Enter for your original password.
5. When you see New Password scrolling across the screen, you can now enter your
password and then tap Enter.
6. Enter your password again to confirm and then tap Enter.

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To change your password:
1. Tap the System Setup icon to display the menu.
2. Tap icon in the System Setup menu and tap Enter.
3. Tap icon .
4. Enter your current password and tap Enter.
5. Enter a new password and tap Enter.
6. Enter the new password again to confirm and then tap Enter.
To select a screen saver:
1. Tap the System Setup icon to display the menu.
2. Tap icon in the System Setup menu.
3. Select one of the four screen savers by tapping on it.
4. To choose the length of time you want the screen saver to appear after not using
Vapor, tap icon and choose between 30-90 seconds (you may also choose to turn
this feature off by tapping off on that screen).
5. Tap Esc to exit.
To turn the bubble text on and off:
1. Tap the System Setup icon to display the menu.
2. Tap icon in the System Setup menu and tap Enter.
3. Tap the box to have the bubble text on or off.
4. Tap Esc to exit.
Help Icon
Tap this icon to get helpful hints about the activities.
Screen Effect Icon
Vapor has four different screen effects that are used for fun.

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To select and use the screen effects:
1. Tap this icon to display the Screen Effect menu.
2. Tap the effect you want to use and tap Enter. Every time you tap the screen, this
effect will make a sound and display an image.
3. To deactivate the screen effect, tap Esc.
Smart Card Icon
Tap this icon to play the Trivia Smart Card or to list all saved data in a Memory
Smart Card (see Smart Cards for details). If there is no card in the
Smart Card slot when this icon is tapped, Vapor will show an error message.
Note: Smart Cards are sold separately.
The Mouse
Once the mouse is installed, you may move the cursor around the screen freely. The
mouse has a roller ball in it; therefore, it should be used on a clean, flat surface.
A mouse pad is ideal, but you may use a piece of paper, a notebook, or a magazine.
This mouse is compatible with VTech products only.
Connecting the Mouse
1. Make sure Vapor is turned OFF.
2. Locate the mouse jack on the back of Vapor (same shape as a phone jack).
3. Plug the mouse cord into Vapor’s mouse jack.
4. Turn Vapor ON to check that the mouse is working.
Using the Mouse
1. Move the mouse in the direction you want the cursor to move.
2. Click the left mouse button to make a selection.
3. Click the right mouse button to exit the current screen and go back to the previous
screen.
Cleaning the Mouse
1. Use a screwdriver to open the cover on the bottom of the
mouse (twist in the direction of the arrows).
2. Take the ball out of the mouse and use a dry cloth to clean
the contents of the mouse and the ball.
3. Place the ball back in the mouse, place the cover back
on the mouse, and use the screwdriver to twist the cover
closed.

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Automatic Shut-off Feature
Vapor will automatically turn off to save power if it has been untouched for 8 minutes.
After Vapor shuts OFF, you will need to press the Power button to restart Vapor.
We recommend that you turn Vapor OFF when not playing with it. If Vapor is not
going to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries and unplug the
AC adaptor.
Description of Activities
Status Bar
While playing the games and activities, a status bar at the bottom of the screen will
display the level you are playing in, the time you have remaining, the number of
chances you have remaining, and your current score.
Icon shows current score for an activity.
Icon shows number of chances remaining in an activity.
Icon shows the time left for a certain activity.
Icon changes the difficulty level. Tap the number of the level you want to play.
Language
Crossword
This activity tests your general knowledge and vocabulary. A ten-word puzzle is
displayed for you to figure out.
To play Crossword:
1. Tap a word space on the screen and then tap Enter to display the hint.
2. Use the on-screen keyboard or the real keyboard to enter the answer.
3. If you do not know the answer, tap Esc to go back to the puzzle.
4. If there is a word you cannot figure out, tap the Answer/Menu icon and the word
will be filled in.
Wordsearch
This activity strengthens your spelling ability. A letter matrix displayed on the screen
contains ten hidden words that you need to find.

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To play Wordsearch:
1. Tap one of the letters in the word to select that word (a bar will highlight the word)
and then tap Enter.
2. To highlight a word that is vertical, tap icon at the bottom of the screen.
To highlight a word that is horizontal, tap icon at the bottom of the
screen. Pressing the Tab button on the keyboard will also switch the bar direction.
3. Use icon or at the bottom of the screen to scroll back and forth in the
matrix.
4. To see what words are hidden, tap the Help icon.
5. To see where the words are hidden, tap the Answer/Menu icon.
Hangman
This activity tests your vocabulary. A secret word is displayed and you need to figure
out what the word is by choosing letters. If the letter is not part of the word, it will
appear at the top of the screen so you don’t pick the same letter twice. You can
only guess ten incorrect letters!
To play Hangman:
1. Use the on-screen keyboard or the real keyboard to choose letters.
2. Once you have spelled out the word correctly or used all ten guesses, the next secret
word will appear.
3. If you need to see the answer, tap the Answer/Menu icon.
Sound Alike
This activity tests your ability to differentiate between two words with the same sound
patterns. A sentence will be displayed and you need to fill in the sentence by choosing
the correct word. You have a choice between two words that sound the same, but
have different meanings and spellings.
To play Sound Alike:
1. After you read the sentence, tap icon at the bottom of the screen to view
the two word choices.
2. Highlight the word you think is correct by tapping on it and then tap Enter to confirm
your answer.
3. If you need to see the answer, tap the Answer/Menu icon.
Note: If you need to read the sentence again, tap icon . Tap icon again to go
back to the answer screen.
Antonyms and Synonyms
These two activities improve your vocabulary and ability to associate similar and
dissimilar words. A word will be displayed at the top of the screen and you need
to unscramble the letters by spelling a word that has a similar meaning or an opposite
meaning.

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To play Antonyms and Synonyms:
1. Tap on the letters to unscramble the word. As you select the letters, they will appear
at the top of the screen.
2. If you mistype a letter, tap the Backspace icon to put the letter back in the scrambled
area.
3. If you need to see the answer, tap the Answer/Menu icon.
Mathematics
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Fractions
These activities test your computing skills. A math problem will appear for you to
solve within a given time limit.
To play Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Fractions:
1. To enter the answers, use the number keys on the keyboard or tap the Keyboard
icon to use the on-screen numbers.
2. If you mistyped a number, tap the Backspace icon to delete the last number you entered
or tap icon in the on-screen keyboard to delete all the numbers you entered for
that problem.
3. When you are finished entering your answer, tap Enter.
4. If you need to see the answer, tap the Answer/Menu icon.
Equation Maker
This activity strengthens your math skills by having you create equations, rather than
solving them. The numbers and calculation signs for an equation will appear in the
wrong order, and you need to unscramble them to balance the equation. As you
unscramble the equation, it will appear at the top of the screen.
To play Equation Maker:
1. Tap on the number or sign you want to select (it will blink), and then tap it again
to bring it to the top of the screen.
2. When you have finished balancing the equation at the top of the screen, tap Enter
to confirm your answer.
3. If you need to see the answer, tap the Answer/Menu icon.
Geometry
This activity tests your geometry knowledge.
To play Geometry:
1. After the question and figure appears, tap icon to display the answer choices.
2. Tap the answer to highlight it and then tap Enter to confirm.
3. If you need to read the question again, tap icon . If you need to see the figure
again, tap icon or press the Repeat key.
4. If you need to see the answer, tap the Answer/Menu icon.

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Games
Golf
Play 9 holes on Vapor’s golf course.
To play Golf:
1. Tap icons or to place the ball in the direction you want it to go.
2. Tap Enter to get ready to hit the ball.
3. Tap Enter to hit the ball.
Find the Way Out
In this maze, you must find the correct path to the house within a certain time limit.
The trick is you must walk through all steps of the path without going over the same
path more than once.
To play Find the Way Out:
Tap the path dots to move the bunny through the path or press the Arrow keys
on the keyboard to move the bunny through the path.
Hit It Down
This is a game of speed. There will be nine holes from which a mouse will sneak
out. You need to hit the mouse back down before it sneaks out of the holes. As
the game progresses, the mouse will move faster and the levels will get harder.
To play Hit It Down:
Tap the mouse on the screen to hit him back in the hole.
The Great Escape
In this game, you must move the blocks to let the fish escape within a given time
limit.
To play The Great Escape:
Tap the block you want to move and then tap the open spot you want that block
to move to. Continue to do this until the fish has an opening to escape.
Slide Puzzle
Unscramble the tiles in the puzzle to make the picture that appeared in the beginning
of the game. You'll have to unscramble quickly because you only have a limited time
to make the picture.
To play Slide Puzzle:
1. To move the pieces, tap a puzzle piece next to the open spot.
2. Continue to move the pieces until the picture is formed. You can only move the pieces
vertically or horizontally.
3. If you need to see the picture again, tap the Help icon.

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Slide Puzzle Maker
Create your own puzzle and save it to unscramble later. The more difficult you make
it, the harder the puzzle will be to unscramble.
To create a slide puzzle:
1. Tap one of the three icons at the bottom of the screen to display their choices. The
choices will appear to the right of the screen.
2. Tap an image on the right and then tap on the puzzle where you want it to appear.
3. Continue these steps until you have finished adding images.
4. Tap the Answer/Menu icon, then tap icon to save the image or tap Esc to exit
and then tap icon in the dialog box to save the image.
To play your slide puzzle:
1. Open the Slide Puzzle Maker Activity and tap the Answer/Menu icon.
2. Tap icon and then tap Enter to display the names of the puzzles you saved.
3. Highlight the name of the puzzle you want to play and tap Enter.
4. Tap the Answer/Menu icon again.
5. Tap icon to play the puzzle.
6. If you need to see the picture again, tap the Help icon.
Follow Me
This is a game of memory. Each animal will sound a different musical note. Vapor
will randomly select orders for the characters and you will have to repeat that order.
To play Follow Me:
1. Tap the character in the same order that Vapor chose the character.
2. One more character is chosen each time you repeat the pattern.
Number Path
A matrix will display numbers. You have to find the path of numbers that add up
to the highlighted number in the right-hand corner of the screen. You must start in
the upper left corner and end in the lower right.
To play Number Path:
1. Tap on the number that is above/below or right/left of the highlighted number. The
numbers you choose have to lead to the other end of the screen and add up to the
highlighted target.
2. To undo a play that you made, tap the Backspace icon and the previous number will
be highlighted again.
3. If you need to see the correct path, tap the Answer/Menu icon.
Strange Trivia & Planet Trivia
These two trivia activities test your general knowledge. A sentence or question will
appear followed by three answer choices. Select the answer that you think is correct.