V-tech V.Reader Interactive E-Reading System User manual

User’s ManualUser’s Manual

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A VT ®,nhprteangsrrcl’sdvlm.
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n r!
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try.
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W th  r ng VT ® t t b  ng r cl
ler n gr!
Sncrly,
Yr ins  VT ®
T ler r  V.ReadrTM n r VT ® ts, 
w.tis.c

INTRODUCTION .................................................................. 1
Included in This Package ...................................................... 1
PRODUCT FEATURES ....................................................... 2
GETTING STARTED ........................................................... 4
Battery Installation ................................................................. 4
Battery Notice ........................................................................ 4
AC Adaptor ............................................................................ 5
Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys...................................... 5
How to Play ........................................................................... 6
• STEP 1: Insert the Storybook Cartridge ...................................... 6
• STEP 2: Turn the V.Reader
TM
On ............................................ 6
• STEP 3: Personalize Your V.Reader
TM
..................................... 6
• STEP 4: System Menu ............................................................ 6
ACTIVITIES ........................................................................... 7
• Watch the Story ...................................................................... 8
• Reading Games ..................................................................... 9
• Story Dictionary ...................................................................... 10
Using the V.Reader
TM
Touch Screen ..................................... 11
Cleaning the V.Reader
TM
Touch Screen ................................ 11
Inserting an SD Card ............................................................. 11
Connecting to a Computer ..................................................... 12
Computer Requirements ........................................................ 13
CARE & MAINTENANCE ................................................... 14
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................ 14
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..................................................... 15
Copyright Notices .................................................................. 16
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability ..................................... 16
CONTENTS

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V.ReaderTM
(including V.ReaderTM Pen)
V.Reader
TM
Storybook Cartridge
INTRODUCTION
USB CableSoft Cloth
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®V.Reader
TM
Animated E-Book System!
V.Reader
TM
is an animated storyteller that brings books to life in a kid-tough,
touch screen reading system for 3 - 7 year olds. With V.Reader
TM
your child will
discover the joy of reading while watching well-loved characters and stories in
vivid animations.
Included in This PackageIncluded in This Package
• One VTech®V.Reader
TM
Animated E-Book System (including V.Reader
TM
Pen)
• One V.Reader
TM
Storybook Cartridge (What’s That Noise?)
• One Soft Cloth
• One USB Cable
• One User’s Manual
WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and
tags are not part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s
safety.
Note: Please keep the user’s manual as it contains important information.
User’s Manual
User’s ManualUser’s Manual

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FEATURES ACTION
ON / OFF Button Press and hold this button to turn the unit on or off.
Always do this before removing a cartridge.
USB Port Plug the included USB cable into this USB port to
connect to your computer. Please see pages 12 & 13
for more information.
Volume Button Press “+” or “-” to adjust the sound volume. You can
set the volume to the lowest setting to mute the sound
entirely.
Brightness Button Press this button to adjust the screen brightness.
Touch Screen Touch the screen with your nger or with the V.Reader
TM
pen to play.
Pen & Pen Holder Always replace the V.Reader
TM
pen into the pen
holder after use.
Headphone Jack Use this to connect headphones.
DC Power Jack Use this to connect an adaptor.
See-through Cover Use this to protect V.Reader
TM
.
See-through Cover
Headphone Jack
DC Power Jack
V.ReaderTM Pen &
Pen Holder
Touch Screen
Brightness Button
Volume Button
USB Port
ON / OFF Button
PRODUCT FEATURES

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BUTTON FUNCTION
Menu Exit out to the unit’s main menu.
Game Play the built-in game.
Backpack Go directly to the Backpack.
Music ON/OFF Turn the background music on/off.
Exit Exit to the previous menu.
Replay Repeat the story narration of the current page
in Watch the Story, or repeat the question in
Reading Games.
Play/Pause Play or pause the story narration in Watch the
Story.
Bookmark Save a bookmark for the current page in Watch
the Story.
Help Replay instructions, or ask for a hint in Reading
Games.
Previous Turn to the previous page.
Page Arrow
Next Turn to the next page.
Page Arrow
QWERTY KEYPAD
Press the keys to type in your user name, write a welcome message, or enter
answers for some reading game questions.
2010 © VTech Printed in China 91-002452-007-000

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FEATURES FUNCTION
Storybook Cartridge Slot Insert the V.Reader
TM
storybook cartridge into the slot
to read and play.
SD Card Slot Insert an SD card (not included). Please see pages 11
&12 for more information.
Battery Compartment Insert 4 “AA” batteries. For battery installation
instructions, please see the next section.
GETTING STARTED
Battery InstallationBattery Installation
• Make sure the unit is turned off.
• Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit and
remove it as shown in image 1.
• Insert 4 “AA” batteries as shown in image 2.
• Make sure to replace the battery cover.
Battery NoticeBattery Notice
• The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged
(if removable).
Storybook Cartridge Slot
SD Card Slot
Battery Compartment
Battery Cover
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• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
(if removable).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or
rechargeable (Ni-MH).
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• The toy is not to be connected to more than the recommended number of power
supplies.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
NOTE: When the V.Reader
TM
is running on batteries, you may see this icon
appear on the screen . This indicates
that battery power is low, and you should
replace the batteries soon. Battery time
remaining once the icon first appears is
approximately 10-30 minutes, depending
on the type of batteries in use. After that,
the V.Reader
TM
will show the screen for 5
seconds, and then will turn off automatically.
To preserve battery life, the V.Reader
TM
will automatically turn off after
several minutes without input.The V.Reader
TM
can be turned on again by
pressing the ON/OFF button.
AC AdaptorAC Adaptor
• Use a standard 9V 300mA AC/DC adaptor. We recommend the
use of a VTech®9V AC/DC adaptor.
• Make sure the unit is turned off.
• Plug the power cord into the 9V socket on the bottom of the V.Reader
TM
.
• Plug the AC adaptor into a wall socket.
NOTE: The use of an adaptor will override the batteries. When the toy is not going
to be in use for an extended period of time, unplug the adaptor.
Standard Guidelines for Adaptor ToysStandard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys
• The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old.
• Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy.
• The transformer is not a toy.
• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid.
• Never use more than one adaptor.
• Do not leave the toy plugged in for extended periods of time.

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How to Play
STEP 1: Insert the Storybook Cartridge
Make sure the unit is turned off.
Insert the V.Reader
TM
storybook cartridge firmly down into the cartridge slot located
on the back of the unit and push until it clicks into place. The label should face
away from you (image 3).
STEP 2 : Turn the V.Reader
TM
On
Turn the V.Reader
TM
on by holding down the ON/OFF button for a few seconds.
STEP 3: Personalize Your V.Reader
TM
The rst time you power on the V.Reader
TM
, you will see My Name and My Avatar
screens. These allow you to personalize your V.Reader
TM
by adding your name
and a picture for your avatar. Use the keyboard to type in your name, and press
the green checkmark when you’re done. Use the blue arrows to scroll through
the avatar choices, and touch one to choose. Press the green checkmark when
you’re done.
STEP 4: System Menu
In the System Menu, there are ve icons:
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Storybook Cartridge
If a V.Reader
TM
storybook cartridge is inserted properly, you will see it displayed
as a book in the System Menu. Touch the book to read the story and play reading
games.
Backpack
Touch the Backpack icon to see what you have saved on your V.Reader
TM
. The
stored items will be listed on the screen. Please see page 12 for details on how
to download items to your V.Reader
TM
.
Certicates
You can download certicates as rewards for doing well in the Reading Games.
Touch the Certicate icon to see your certicates.
Game
Touch the Game icon to play a built-in reading
game. Touch the moles to ll in the missing
letters in the word. If a storybook cartridge is
inserted, the game will include words from that
cartridge’s Story Dictionary.
Setup
Touch the Setup icon to change your personal
information, including name, avatar and
welcome message.
My Name: Input your name.
My Avatar: Choose an avatar.
Welcome Message: Input a welcome
message.
ACTIVITIES
Once you have entered the storybook cartridge by selecting the book icon in the
System Menu, there are three ways to play: Watch the Story, Reading Games
and Story Dictionary. Touch an icon to choose.
Watch the Story: Read or listen to the whole story while watching the
animations.
Reading Games: Play 8 story-related reading games.
Story Dictionary: Learn the denitions of vocabulary words in the story.