V-tech V.Smile: Ratatouille Remy s New Recipes User manual

Disney/Pixar elements
© 2007 Disney/Pixar
User's Manual
Remy's New Recipes

Dear Parent,
At VTech , we know that every year, children are asking to play video games
at younger and younger ages. At the same time, we understand the hesitation
of most parents to expose their children to the inappropriate content of many
popular video games. How can you feel condent in allowing your children
to play these games, and still educate and entertain them in a healthy, age-
appropriate manner?
Our solution to this on-going debate is the V.SmileTM Learning System - a
unique video game system created especially for children aged 3 to 8. The
V.SmileTM Learning System combines a kid-friendly design, age-appropriate
curriculum, entertaining graphics, and fun game play into a unique experience
that your child will love and you can support. The V.SmileTM Learning
System engages your child with three modes of play: the Learning Adventure
- an exciting exploratory journey in which learning concepts are seamlessly
integrated, and the Learning Zone - a series of games designed to focus on
specic school skills in a fun, engaging way. Both of these educational modes
offer your child hours of learning fun.
As part of the V.SmileTM Learning System, VTech offers a library of game
SmartridgesTM based on popular children’s characters that engage and
encourage your child to play while learning. The library is organized into
three levels of educational play - Early Learners (ages 3-5), Junior Thinkers
(ages 4-6) and Master Minds (ages 6-8) - so that the educational content of
the system grows with your child
At VTech , we are proud to provide you with a much-needed solution to the
video game dilemma, as well as another innovative way for your child to learn
while having fun. 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 V.SmileTM Learning System, and other VTech toys,
visit www.vtechkids.com

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Gusteau's restaurant is closed, but Remy's new restaurant, La Ratatouille,
will open soon. Join Remy as he seeks inspiration and ingredients for
his own dishes. Along the way, you'll learn directions, numbers, food
categories, spelling and more. Are you ready for an adventure with Remy?
Let's go!
GETTING STARTED
Step 1: Choose Your Play Mode
Move the joystick up and down to choose the play mode you want and
press ENTER. You can also use the pen to choose your play mode.
1. Learning Adventure
In this mode, you can help Remy create his
new dishes. You can choose Adventure Play
to follow the story, or practice your skills in
each adventure game individually by choosing
Quick Play.
Adventure Play: Enjoy each game in story order and join Remy’s
adventure in Paris.
Quick Play: Play the adventure game of your choice without
having to follow the story.
Learning Adventure
Learning Zone
Fun with French
Options

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GETTING STARTED
.Adventure Play
When you turn the unit OFF, V.SmileTM remembers your place in the
Learning Adventure game. If you turn the unit back ON without inserting
a new SmartridgeTM, you will see the screen below.
Choose this to start a new game from
the beginning.
Choose this to keep playing the game
you started. Your old game settings will
be kept.
. Quick Play
In the Quick Play menu, choose any game you like. Use the joystick to
highlight a game and press ENTER to begin to play.
Note: For game details, please see the
“Activities – Learning Adventure” section.
2. Learning Zone
In the Learning Zone menu, use the joystick and ENTER button to choose
any game you like. To change the game level, move the joystick down to
the bottom icon. Move left to the single star icon for easy level, and move
right to the double star icon for difficult level.
Note: For game details, please see the
“Activities – Learning Zone” section.

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GETTING STARTED
3. Fun With French
In the Fun With French menu, use the joystick and Enter button to choose
any section you like. You can choose either French Expressions or Food
Vocabulary.
4. Options
Move the joystick up and down to move the selection between Music
and Chances.
1. Music On/Off Selection
To turn the background music On or Off, move
the joystick left or right to highlight “On” or “Off.”
Press the Enter button to make your choice.
2. Standard/Unlimited Mode Selection
To choose between Standard and Unlimited
modes, move the joystick left or right to highlight
“Standard” or “Unlimited”. Press the Enter button
to make your choice.
In the Unlimited mode, you will have an unlimited number of chances to
play the games in Learning Adventure.
Step 2: Choose your Game Settings
.If you are happy with the current settings, use the joystick to move
the cursor to the OK icon and press Enter when you are finished.
.The Quick Play and Learning Zone modes each have their own
settings on the game selection page.
Step 3: Start your Game
.For Learning Adventure, please go to the “Activities-Learning
Adventure” section.
.For Learning Zone, please go to the “Activities-Learning Zone”
section.
.For Fun with French, please go to the “Activities-Fun with French”
section.

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FEATURES
FEATURES
2-Player Mode
In Learning Adventure mode, you can take turns playing with a friend.
In Learning Zone mode, two players can play together in some games.
Choose One-Player or Two-player mode in the small selection menu at
the bottom of the screen.
Note: Two-player mode is not available on V.Smile Pocket®.
Help Button
When you press the HELP button during a game, you will hear the activity
instructions or a helpful hint.
Exit Button
When you press the Exit button, the game will
pause. An “Exit?” icon will pop up to make
sure you want to quit. Move the joystick to
“Yes” to leave the game or to “No” to cancel
the exit screen and keep playing. Press the
Enter button to make your choice. The EXIT
button also takes you to the previous menu.
Learning Zone Button
The LEARNING ZONE button is a shortcut that takes you to the Learning
Zone game selection screen. When you press the LEARNING ZONE
button, the game will pause. An “Exit?” icon will pop up to make sure you
want to quit. Move the joystick to “Yes” to leave the game or to “No” to
cancel the exit screen and keep playing. Press the Enter button to make
your choice.

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ACTIVITIES
Educational Curriculum
Learning Adventure Curriculum
The Maze to the Market Following Directions, Observational
Skills, Road Safety
Choosing Ingredients Colors, Numbers, Addition, Food
Categories
Into the Sewers Visual Attention, Map Reading
The Puzzling List Puzzles, Logic Skills
Back to the Kitchen Spelling
Anyone Can Cook Cooking Methods, Counting, Motor/
Drawing Skills
Learning Zone Curriculum
Please Be Seated Alphabetical Order, Directions
Finishing Touches Colors, Food Types and Counting
Stacking the Dishes Logic
Sniffing Out the Cheese Mathematics and Logic
Microphone section Curriculum
Fun with French French Expressions, Food Vocabulary
Learning Adventure
Remy This is the character you control on the
screen.
Chances These will decrease if Remy comes in
contact with an obstacle.
Score These are the points you have earned in
the current game.
Cheese
These are objects that add extra points to
Remy’s score when collected.
Hearts These are objects that restore Remy’s
energy when collected.
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Basic Controls
The basic controls are the same in all games, but certain controls may not
be available in all games. For details, please see the game descriptions.
Move to the left Move to the right
Move up Move down
Move up and left Move up and right
Move down and left Move down and right
ENTER Button Jump / Select an answer
Game 1: The Maze to the Market
Game Play
Remy needs to find his way back to the
market. Help him find his way, but make sure
he avoids the passers-by and obstacles. Find
the correct visual hints to lead Remy to the
market. The hints are about the colors, the
door numbers, or the characteristics of the
shops. There are also roads to cross and traffic
lights to respect.
Curriculum: Following Directions, Observational Skills, Road Safety
Easy Level: Observational skills -- find the visual hint.
Difficult Level: Number Logic – the door number may not be
shown in every shop, player has to guess it by
observing the door numbers around.
Game 2: Choosing Ingredients
Game Play
Remy needs to explore the market to get
inspiration for his new recipes. He has to
sniff the ingredients to make the right choice.
Help him choose foods of a specific color
or belonging to a specific food category. In
easy level, press the color buttons that match
the color of the food to make your selection.
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Then, count the number of ingredients you need and put them into the
right category. In difficult level, find the right food and then calculate how
much of it you need. Watch out for the shopkeepers -- Remy must run
from them!
Curriculum: Colors, Numbers, Addition, Food Categories
Easy Level: Find specific color and number of food.
Difficult Level: Find food in a specific category, then figure
out how much of it you need.
Game 3: Into the Sewers
Game Play
Remy leaves the marketplace with his list of
ingredients for new recipes when a big gust
of wind blows it into the sewer. Remy goes
down into the sewer to look for his list. Find
all the torn pieces of the list and avoid the
obstacles. Jump on the stones or on the cans
to cross the sewer.
Curriculum: Visual Attention, Map Reading
Easy Level: The map is easier, the scattered puzzle pieces
can be found more easily.
Difficult Level: The map is more difficult. It is more difficult to
find the scattered puzzle pieces.
Game 4: The Puzzling List
Game Play
Put the pieces of the puzzle together so that
the list is readable again. Use the pen or the
joystick to move the puzzle pieces on the
screen. Press the Enter button to pick up the
puzzle pieces or drop them.
Curriculum: Puzzle, Logic Skills
Easy Level: The completed puzzle will be shown dimly on
the background of the puzzle box. The pieces
are in the right position.
Difficult Level: No puzzle picture will be shown. Some pieces
will need to be rotated.
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Game 5: Back to the Kitchen
Game Play
When he comes out of the sewer, Remy is
lost, but he smells the odor that comes from
Linguini's terrible cooking. He has to follow
the odor to get back to Linguini! Remy needs
to collect the missing letters in the words in
the scent clouds along the path. Jump to pick
up the letters.
Curriculum: Alphabetical Order, Spelling
Easy Level: The missing letters are shown dimly.
Difficult Level: The missing letters are not shown. There
are dashes to indicate how many letters are
missing.
Game 6: Anyone Can Cook
Game Play
Remy now has all the ingredients to cook his
new dishes. For old times' sake, he'll prepare
them with Linguini. Use the joystick or the pen
to simulate the cooking actions. For example,
press the pen tip onto the writing pad to
simulate chopping.
Curriculum: Cooking Methods, Counting, Motor/Drawing Skills
Easy Level: More time to perform the cooking actions.
Difficult Level: Less time to perform the cooking actions.
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ACTIVITIES
Learning Zone
Please Be Seated
Game Play
Place the name cards into the correct places
in alphabetical order on the table.
Curriculum: Alphabetical Order, Directions
Easy Level: Arrange 3 name cards.
Difficult Level: Arrange 4 to 5 name cards.
Finishing Touches
Game Play
Help Remy put the finishing touches on each
dish by adding garnish to it. Remy must add
a specific color or category of food to each
dish. Press the Enter button to pickup or drop
a piece of food.
Curriculum: Colors, Food Types, Counting
Easy Level: Pick a specific color and a specific number of
food.
Difficult Level: Pick a specific color and a specific category of
food.
Stacking the Dishes
Game Play
Help Remy stack the dishes onto one tray.
Put the largest dish at the bottom, and keep
adding dishes until the smallest is on top. Use
the joystick or the pen to move on the screen.
Press the Enter button to pick up or drop a
dish. Select "Reset" to start over.
Curriculum: Logic
Easy Level: Fewer dishes and more trays open.
Difficult Level: More dishes and fewer trays open.

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ACTIVITIES
Sniffing Out the Cheese
Game Play
Help Emile find the cheese among the pipes.
The pipes on the wall have numbers and
equations on them. The pipes are connected,
one has the equation and another has the
corresponding answer. If Emile enters one end
of the pipe, he will automatically get out on the
other end of the corresponding pipe. Use your
math skills to lead him to the cheese.
Curriculum: Counting, Mathematics, Logic
Easy Level: The pipes are connected through dots and
numbers.
Difficult Level: The pipes are connected through numbers
and equations.
Fun With French
There are 2 options to choose before entering the game: French
Expressions and Food Vocabulary.
French Expressions
In this section, Remy and Emile will learn
French expressions used to order food in a
restaurant.
Food Vocabulary
In this section, Remy will learn some food
vocabulary in French.
A book appears on the screen. Select a food
to learn its French name.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep your V.SmileTM clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use
solvents or abrasives.
2. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat.
3. Remove the batteries when not using it for an extended period of time.
4. Avoid dropping it. NEVER try to dismantle it.
5. Always keep the V.SmileTM away from water.
WARNING
A very small percentage of the public, due to an existing condition, may
experience epileptic seizures or momentary loss of consciousness when
viewing certain types of flashing colors or patterns, especially on television.
While the V.SmileTM Learning System does not contribute to any additional
risks, we do recommend that parents supervise their children while they play
video games. If your child experiences dizziness, altered vision, disorientation,
or convulsions, discontinue use immediately and consult your physician.
Please note that focusing on a television screen at close range and handling
a joystick for a prolonged period of time may cause fatigue or discomfort. We
recommend that children take a 15 minute break for every hour of play.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we encourage
you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services Department with any
problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A support representative
will be happy to assist you.
Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include the
information below:
• The name of your product or model number (the model number is typically
located on the back or bottom of your product).
• The actual problem you are experiencing.
• The actions you took right before the problem occurred.
If you wish to buy additional joysticks for your V.SmileTM Learning System, please
visit us online, or contact our Consumer Services Department.
Internet: www.vtechkids.com
Phone: [phone] in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada

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OTHER INFO
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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ADDRESS: 1155 West Dundee Road, Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL
60004 USA
TEL NO.: 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada
NOTE:
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.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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