V-tech Voyager Adventure Pak - Deep Sea Discoveries User manual

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Introduction
VOYAGER ADVENTURE PACK – DEEP SEA DISCOVERIES™
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Voyager Adventure Pack – Deep Sea
DiscoveriesTM.Adventure Packs are expandable accessories that introduce new
stories, characters and educational content for the Voyager Adventure StationTM.
Each adventure pack features engaging, interactive, colorful content that puts kids
in control of learning.
In Deep Sea Discoveries, children will be immersed in an underwater universe
teeming with animal life. As they play over 20 fun-filled spelling, vocabulary, math
and science games, kids can help the Adventure Kids save animals and clean up
the environment, search for the mysterious Treasure Island or participate in a winner-
take-all scavenger hunt across the ocean floor.
Icon Bar
Touch
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Getting Started
1. ATTACH ADVENTURE PACK
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
• If there is already an Adventure Pack attached, you may
remove it by pressing up on the Adventure Pack lock.
• Slide the Adventure Pack into the main
unit as shown below.
• Press firmly until the Adventure Pack is locked into place
by the lock at the top of the unit.
2. SUPPLY POWER
• Insert 4 C (UM-2/LR14) batteries.
• Power can also be supplied through a 9V 300mA
AC
center-positive power adaptor (sold separately).
3. PRESS THE ON BUTTON
4. TYPE YOUR NAME
• At the voice prompt, “What’s your name?” please type your name using the
keyboard.
• Use the Erase key if you make a mistake and want to correct it.
• Press Enter when you are finished typing your name.
•
The Adventure Pack should scroll to the title screen to set up the new adventure.
It will keep your name in its memory until the Voyager Adventure Station is turned off.
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How To Play
There are many ways to play and explore with
the Voyager Adventure Pack.
• Use the pen to touch the interactive picture
and get fun facts, voice and sound effects.
• Use the Arrow buttons to explore new
interactive pictures.
• Press the Story Key to hear the story of Deep Sea Discoveries.
• Use the pen to touch the icon on the top of the screen to start activities or launch
the adventure.
Icon Bar
LEFT/RIGHT ARROW ICONS
Use the pen to touch the left and right arrow icons to scroll the picture left or right.
A light tap will move the picture one segment and holding the pen on the icon will
continue to move the picture until you release it.
ACTIVITY ICON
Touch the soccer ball icon to see the list of activities in that scene. If two scenes
are showing at once, the Voyager Adventure Station will scroll to one or the other
and then display activity list. Use the directional arrow keys on the keyboard to highlight
an activity and press the Enter key to select it.
ADVENTURE ICON
Use the pen to touch this icon and launch the Treasure Hunt adventure. In each
scene you will be asked to find the treasure hidden in the picture. When you touch
the treasure, you will be given a clue about the treasure hidden on treasure island.
Listen carefully! When you get to Treasure Island you will have to open up the
correct treasure chest to win the game!
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HOME ICON
Touch this icon to start the story again, or to explore the first scene.
EXIT
Touch this icon to exit the current activity or adventure.
Exploration
Use the pen to touch on the picture and hear fun voice, sfx and facts about the
picture.
You can use the arrow buttons to explore new pictures to the left or right. When
you have reached the farthest boundaries of the Adventure Pack it will let you know
with a sound effect.
Adventure
To launch the adventure, touch the treasure icon with the pen. In each scene you
will be asked to find the treasure that is hidden in the picture. After you touch the
treasure with the pen, you will be given one clue question, and if you answer it
correctly, you will get a clue to the treasure chest and advance to the next scene.
After collecting all the clues, you will arrive at the treasure island scene. Try to
remember your clues (or press help if you can't remember them all) and touch the
pen to the correct treasure chest to finish the adventure!
Activities
Press the Soccer Ball icon to see the available activities on the LCD screen. Highlight the
activity you want to play by using the directional keys and press the Enter key to start.
There are several activities in each scene. Explore and see if you can find them all!
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Mussel Math
In this activity you will add and subtract groups of mussels. When the equation
appears on the screen, you can answer by touching the group of mussels in the
picture that adds up to the correct number, or by using the numbers on the keyboard.
Press Enter when you are through.
Rhyming Riddle
You will be asked to find an object in the scene that rhymes with a certain word.
Look carefully in the scene and using the arrow buttons. Use the pen to touch the
picture when you know the answer.
Scavenger Hunt
After you have explored and learned about the ocean creatures, you can test your
knowledge with the Scavenger Hunt. You will be asked to find a specific object
or creature. Use the pen to touch the picture when you know the correct answer.
Speed Count
In this activity you will be asked to count certain objects. Use the arrow keys to
explore and touch the picture with the pen when you find the objects. Try to finish
within the time limit!
Ocean Clean Up
In this game you have a short amount of time to find all the garbage in the scene
and clean it up. Use the arrows to look around and touch the picture to pick up
the trash.
Say It, Spell It
You will be asked to spell a word that is found in the scene. Use the keyboard
to type the word and press Enter when you are through.
Animal Math
In this activity you will be asked to add and subtract different animals in the scene.
Look at the equation on the screen and use the number keys to correctly fill in the
blanks. Press Enter when you are through.
Where?
This game is for the advanced player! After exploring all the parts of the ocean
and beach, you can try your skill at the activity "Where?". You will be asked to
remember where you saw a specific sea creature. Three areas of the ocean will
appear on screen as multiple choices. Type A, B, or C to answer the question correctly.
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The Most
In this activity you will be asked to find which group of treasure chests has the most
of a certain feature. When you are given the two choices, look at the treasure chests
carefully and type your answer from the multiple choices, A or B.
Guess Me
This game is like a hangman game with a twist! Use the keyboard to guess which
letters fill in the blank on the LCD screen. When you think you know what the answer
is, use the pen to touch the object in the picture that you think is spelled on the
screen.
Hidden Numbers
There are numbers hidden in some scenes. When you start playing Hidden Numbers
you will hear a number that you have to find in the picture. When you see it, use
the pen to touch the number. Can you find them all?
Memory
You will be given a series of objects to find in the picture. Use the pen to touch
them in the correct order. As you get them right, more and more objects will be
added to the pattern.
Reading Catch
This game tests your ability to read words and match them with the correct object.
Look for the word spelled on the LCD screen. Use your pen to touch on the matching
object in the picture. Look carefully! You might have to use the arrow buttons to
explore the scene and find the correct object.
Word Scramble
In this activity, you can choose which questions you will be challenged with. Use
the pen to touch an object in the picture and see it spelled out on the LCD screen.
Remember how it is spelled, because it will quickly become scrambled. Use the
keyboard to type the letters in the correct order and press Enter.
Touch It, Spell It
Use the pen to touch an object in the picture. You will have a short time to see
how it is spelled on the LCD screen, so watch carefully. When the word disappears,
try to spell it, using the letters on the keyboard. Press Enter when you are through.
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DeepSea Discoveries Adventure Pack Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................... 1
Getting Started ................................................................................... 2
How to Play .......................................................................................... 3
Icon Bar............................................................................................. 3-4
Exploration ........................................................................................... 4
Adventure ............................................................................................. 4
Activities ............................................................................................ 5-6
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Dear Parent:
At VTech
®
, we know how children love to take control of playtime,
creating their own fun adventures and making their own discoveries.
That’s why we created the Voyager Adventure System™ a system
of interactive learning products that empower children while
learning, and spark their curiosity for more.
The Voyager Adventure System™ delivers a personalized learning
experience where fun, interactive adventures come to life with
incredible realism. Children just point and touch to explore ten
feet of colorful, scrolling landscapes that are filled with cool
sound effects and vivid imagery.
Each Voyager adventure uses revolutionary technology that
actually tracks your child’s progress and remembers where they
have traveled on their learning journey then responds and adapts
to keep the adventure new and exciting. With Voyager, children
control the adventure and decide where they want to go - no
two adventures will be the same!
Adventure Packs are expandable accessories that allow the
Voyager Station to deliver new stories and educational activities
to keep children constantly engaged. Each accessory has over
20 games that teach important skills such as reading, math and
problem solving. With new Adventure Packs, the learning and fun
won’t end.
At VTech
®
, we are committed to creating fun learning toys that
foster a child’s intellectual and social development. We thank you
for trusting VTech
®
with the important job of helping your child
explore a new world of learning!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at VTech®
To learn more about the Voyager Adventure System™ and other VTech®toys,
please visit www.vtechkids.com
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