User’s Manual Tote & Go Laptop ® © 2014 VTech Printed in China 91-009695-000 US
INTRODUCTION LCD Screen All About Me Button Settings Button ON/OFF Button Help Button Number Buttons Introduction Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Tote & Go Laptop®. This laptop offers progressive, age-appropriate curriculum through 20 exciting activities.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE • • One VTech® Tote & Go Laptop® One User’s Manual WARNING: ATTENTION Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous les produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches et étiquettes. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet. Unlock the packaging locks: Rotate the packaging lock 90 degrees counterclockwise. Pull out the packaging locks.
GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION Note: When the batteries are changed, all information stored in the activity ALL ABOUT ME will be erased. BATTERY NOTICE • Use new alkaline batteries for maximum performance. • Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended. • Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), or new and used batteries. • Do not use damaged batteries. • Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
PRODUCT FEATURES 1. ON/OFF BUTTON Press the ON/OFF BUTTON to turn the unit ON and press it again to turn the unit OFF. Press the SETTINGS BUTTON to adjust the volume and screen contrast. Move the MOUSE left and right to select which item to adjust. Then move the MOUSE left and right to make the adjustments. Press the MOUSE BUTTON to confirm. 3. HELP BUTTON Press the HELP BUTTON to hear an instruction or question repeated. 4.
6. ANIMALS AND FOODS BUTTON Press the ANIMALS AND FOODS BUTTON to play science games. There are 3 games in this mode. Move the MOUSE left or right to choose an activity and then press the MOUSE BUTTON to confirm your choice. Press the LOGIC AND GAMES BUTTON to play logic games. There are 3 games in this mode. Move the MOUSE left or right to choose an activity and then press the MOUSE BUTTON to confirm your choice. 8. MUSIC TIME BUTTON Press the MUSIC TIME BUTTON to enjoy some music or play games.
Press the LETTER BUTTONS to learn letters or to answer letter related questions. 13.NUMBER BUTTONS Press the NUMBER BUTTONS to learn numbers or to answer number related questions. 14.AUTO-LEVELING FEATURE In most activities, after answering 2 or 3 questions correctly, the game automatically advances to the next level of difficulty. There are 3 challenging levels to explore. Product features 12.LETTER BUTTONS 15.
ACTIVITIES: The VTech® Tote & Go Laptop® offers a total of 20 fun activities in 6 category buttons. LETTERS AND WORDS 1: Exploring Letters The penguin is going fishing. There are many fish swimming in the sea. Press the letter buttons to see letter fish. Explore each letter, the sound it makes and corresponding words. The penguin needs to use the letter bridge to get to the other side of the river. Some letters on the bridge are shown in correct letter order. There is one block that is out of order.
5: Where Is It? Play hide-and-seek with the penguin and learn spatial skills. Let’s see where the penguin is. Move the mouse left or right to scroll the picture, and then press the Mouse Button to pick a picture to learn. NUMBERS AND SHAPES 6: Exploring Numbers 7: Exploring Shapes The penguin is using the laptop to learn about shapes. Move the mouse left or right to choose and then press the Mouse Button to learn about a shape and its related object.
10. Number Quiz There are 4 numbers on the screen. Follow the instructions to pick a number that is bigger or smaller than a certain number. Move the mouse up, down, left or right to find the correct number within 30 seconds. ANIMALS AND FOODS Penguin is using the laptop to learn about animals. Choose a picture to hear an animal’s sound and see its footprints. Move the mouse left or right to choose and then press the Mouse Button to confirm.
LOGIC AND GAMES 14: Fix the Wall Penguin wants to fix his igloo. One of the walls has a shaped hole in it. Choose the correct shape to repair the wall. Move the mouse left or right to choose and then press the Mouse Button to confirm. Let’s go fishing with the penguin. Some fish are jumping out of the sea on the left or right side. Catch as many fish as possible in 30 seconds. Move the mouse left or right to catch. Be careful to avoid the old cans or bottles.
18: Music Quiz There are 4 music notes on the screen. Each music note plays music from a different instrument. Listen carefully to each melody and follow the instructions to pick the correct answer. Move the mouse up, down, left or right to find the correct number within 30 seconds. Let’s enjoy the music party! There are 30 melodies in 3 music styles: Rock, Jazz and Country. Move the mouse left or right and then press Mouse Button to confirm a music style. Then press a number to select a melody to play.
5) Opening wallpaper: Select your wallpaper and watch it display in the unit opening. CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. 2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat sources. 3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period of time. 4. Do not drop the unit on a hard surface and do not expose the unit to excess moisture or water.
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. • 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 started. Internet: www.vtechkids.com Phone: 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S.
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.
