V-tech V.Smile Motion Wireless Controller User manual

User’s Manual

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CONTENTS
• PARENT’S TV TIPS ................................................................................. 1
• OTHER INFO ............................................................................................ 3
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
•INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 4
Included in This Package ............................................................................. 4
• PRODUCT FEATURES............................................................................ 5
V.Smile® Motiontm Console
V.Smile® Motiontm Wireless Controller
• GETTING STARTED ............................................................................... 6
Battery Installation ........................................................................................ 6
Battery Notice .............................................................................................. 6
AC Adaptor .................................................................................................. 7
Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys ........................................................... 7
Connecting to a TV ....................................................................................... 7
Connecting to a VCR/DVD ............................................................................ 8
To Begin Play ............................................................................................... 8
V.Smile® Motiontm Console ...................................................................... 8
Using the V.Smile® Motiontm Wireless Controller ............................................. 9
How to Attach the Wrist Strap to the Controller
Connecting to the Console - One-Player Mode
Connecting to the Console - Two-Player Mode
• V.Smile® Motion
tm
PLAY GUIDELINES.............................................. 10
For Best Results While Playing Games .......................................................... 10
Using the V.Smile® Motiontm Wireless Controller ...................................... 11
Using the V.Link
TM
..................................................................................... 12
• V.Smile® Motion
tm
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 13
• CARE & MAINTENANCE ..................................................................... 15
• WARNING ................................................................................................ 15
• TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........................................................................ 16

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PARENT’S TV TIPS
A Healthy, Balanced “TV Diet”
By Dr. Helen Boehm
Television was long considered the “uninvited” guest in American households. However,
today many realistic and caring parents are partnering with television to create electronic
classrooms -- right in their own living rooms. They are no longer asking if children should
watch TV but, rather, which programs and on-screen activities should be part of their
children’s TV intake.
The same balanced and structured approach to developing healthy eating habits translates
to watching less, different and better television! This “TV diet” gives families a menu for
regulating children’s viewing, choosing “healthy” program content and reducing the quantity
and potency of television consumed.
So, what does a healthy, balanced “TV diet” look like?
A well-balanced diet is best…
Consider a healthy mixture of age-appropriate programming and activities that educate,
engage and entertain! A variety of viewing and interactive experiences can turn a TV
screen into an electronic classroom for learning and fun.
Trim the fat…
It is important to reduce children’s sedentary behavior and eliminate unhealthy programs
that contain violent, aggressive or disrespectful behaviors.
Move out of the candy store…
Parents are children’s first teachers and their most powerful role models. It is difficult
to improve children’s viewing when parents are modeling other TV viewing behaviors.
Consider adapting your own TV habits as a healthy example for your child.
Plan menus and season to taste…
Whenever possible, eliminate channel surfing and encourage the viewing of specific,
pre-selected shows. The PG-TV ratings help parents make more informed selections
that take into account the content and age-appropriateness of programs. For example,
Y-7 shows are designed for children 7 and older who can distinguish between fact and
fantasy. A TV-Y7-FV rating indicates that “fantasy violence” is present in an episode of
an animated program.

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Control couch potatoes…
Children benefit from participation in movement, fitness activities and sports. These
bodily actions are not only important for a child’s physical growth and development but
also to monitor their emotional stability, social skills and obesity. Limit sedentary screen
time and blend physical and mental pursuits, like active on-screen games and video
activities, into the TV mix.
Starvation diets don’t work…
Many parents have found that restricting all TV time is an impractical long-term strategy.
It is possible, however, to set realistic limits that are welcomed by both parent and child!
Make viewing a choice and not a habit. Eliminate some TV time by setting a few basic rules,
such as restricting television during meals or before the day’s homework is completed.
News fast…
The realism of TV news can be overwhelming and scary for young children and reinforces
their profound safety concerns. Exposure to TV news images, particularly without a context
for scenes of terrible suffering, can cause vivid and long lasting fears.
Food for thought…
Whenever possible, connect viewing with learning. Many programs and characters are
based on books and many on-screen subjects -- from geography to sports -- can inspire
a lifelong interest in reading. Choose age-appropriate video activities that encourage
interaction and challenge critical thinking.
Dr. Helen Boehm is the author of The Right Toys, Fearless Parenting and many magazine
articles on parenting and responsible children’s media. A distinguished psychologist
and nationally known authority on children’s development, play, and media, Dr. Boehm
headed Public Responsibility and Network Standards at MTV/Nickelodeon and was Vice
President of the Fox Children’s Network.

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Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any
damage or loss resulting from the use of this handbook. VTech® Electronics North America,
L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that
may arise through the use of this software. VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its
suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result
of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of important data on
other media to protect against data loss.
Company:
VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C.
Address: 1155 West Dundee Road, Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 USA
Phone : [phone] in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Caution : changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
OTHER INFO

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User’s Manua l
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®V.Smile® Motion
tm
Active Learning System!
The V.Smile® Motion
tm
Active Learning System is a brilliant breakthrough gaming
console that combines wireless, motion-activated play, web connectivity and educational
gaming into a system that plugs directly into your TV! Your child will love the wireless action-
packed play that guides them through age-appropriate skill levels and developmental
activities.
Included in This PackageIncluded in This Package
• V.Smile® Motion
tm
Active Learning System Console and User’s Manual
• One Wireless Controller
• One Wrist Strap
• One Smartridge™ and Smartridge™ 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.
V.Smile® Motion
tm
Active Learning
System Console
Smartridge™
Wireless Controller Smartridge™Manual
INTRODUCTION
Wrist Strap
User’s Manual

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PRODUCT FEATURES
• Storage Compartment
Stores up to nine Smartridges™.
• Smartridge™ Slot
Insert a Smartridge™. The Smartridge™
should lock into place.
• Wireless Controller Signal Receiver
Light will turn on when it’s receiving a
signal from a wireless controller.
• Battery Compartment
Please see page 6.
• AV Cable
Connects to TV or VCR/DVD. Please see pages 7 & 8.
• Power Jack
Please see page 7.
• OFF Button
Press this button to turn the unit OFF.
Always do this before removing a Smartridge™.
• ON/RESTART Button
Press this button to turn the unit ON. If you press the
ON/RESTART Button while playing a game, the game
will start over from the beginning.
• Microphone Port
Connects to a microphone (not included).
• V.Link™ Port
Insert a V.Link™ (sold separately) to download your
game scores. Please see page 12 for more V.Link™
information.
• HELP Button
Press this button to hear helpful hints in
certain games.
• Joystick
• 4 Color Buttons
Use these buttons to choose answers in certain activities,
or to perform certain game actions.
• PLAYER 1/OFF/PLAYER 2 Switch
Move this switch to turn the controller OFF
or to assign PLAYER 1 or PLAYER 2 to
the controller. Be sure to turn the control-
ler OFF when it’s not in use. Please see
pages 9-12 for more information.
• Wrist Strap Attachment
Attach wrist strap here. Please see page 9
for more information.
• Wrist Strap
• PLAYER 1 & PLAYER 2 Motion Sensor Signal
Light turns on when controller is connected to the
V.Smile® Motion
tm
console.
• Enter Button
Press this button to make a choice, or to perform certain
game actions.
• Battery Compartment
Please see page 6.
• LEARNING ZONE Button
Press this button to enter the Learning
Zone play mode.
• EXIT Button
Press this button to exit or pause a game.
V.Smile® MOtION
tm
ConsoleV.Smile® MOtION
tm
Console
V.Smile® MOtION
tm
Wireless ControllerV.Smile® MOtION
tm
Wireless Controller

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User’s Manua l
V.Smile® Motiontm Console
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
• Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit.
• Remove the battery cover and insert 4 X 1.5V AA LR 6/AM-3
batteries (not included) as indicated in the diagram.
• Replace the battery cover and make sure it is secure.
Notice: When the V.Smile® Motion
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 console will show the
low battery icon for 5 seconds as indicated in the diagram,
and then will turn OFF automatically.
V.Smile® Motiontm Wireless Controller
• Make sure the Wireless Controller is turned OFF.
• Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit.
• Remove the screw of the battery cover with a screwdriver or a coin,
and insert 3 x 1.5V AAA LR 03/AM-4 batteries (not included) as
indicated in the diagram.
• Make sure battery cover is securely attached.
Notice: A slow controller response may be caused by low battery
power. Please replace the controller’s batteries and resume play.
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).
• 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.
GETTING STARTED
Battery InstallationBattery Installation

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• The toy is not to be connected to more than the recommended number of power
supplies.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
AC AdaptorAC Adaptor
• Use a VTech® 9V 300mA AC/DC adaptor or a standard AC/DC adaptor
with equivalent specification.
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
• Plug the power jack into the 9V DC socket at the back of the unit.
• 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.
Connecting a TVConnecting a TV
NOTE: Before you connect the V.Smile® Motion
tm
Active Learning System to a
TV, check to make sure that the unit is working. Check to see that the adaptor
is connected correctly, or that the batteries are installed correctly. If the batteries
are not installed correctly, the V.Smile® Motion
tm
Active Learning System
will not function and damage to the unit could result. Make sure that your TV
and the unit are turned OFF before you begin making connections.
Connect the V.Smile® Motion
tm
Active Learning System to your TV or monitor by
plugging the colored cables on the unit into the matching color video and audio input
jacks on your TV set.
For TVs with stereo audio inputs:
- Connect the yellow plug on the V.Smile
Motion
®cable to
the yellow video input terminal on your TV.
- Connect the white plug on the V.Smile
Motion
®cable to the
white audio input terminal on your TV.
Yellow White