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Dear Parent, At VTech®, we know that a child’s imagination is a truly wonderful thing and needs to be developed and nurtured. That’s why we created the Dora the Explorer electronic learning series - interactive learning toys to stimulate children’s imaginations, while also teaching vital preschool concepts such as the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors and objects.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction Introduction to the Unit Included in the Package 2 Set-Up Getting Started Connecting the Dora TV Adventure Globe to your TV Features 3 How to Play 4 Care and Maintenance 5 Troubleshooting 6 Technical Support 7 Other Information Table of Contents Touch Panel and Buttons
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Dora TV Adventure Globe™! The Dora TV Adventure Globe is an interactive TV-connectable learning toy. Dora and Boots are looking at photo album of Mami and Papi’s trip around the world, but some of the pictures are missing! Dora and Boots need to visit each of the seven continents to take the pictures that will complete Mami and Papi’s photo album.
SET-UP Getting Started Battery Installation • Make sure the unit is turned OFF. • Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the main unit. • Remove the battery cover. • Insert 4 “AA” size batteries as illustrated. • Replace the battery cover. • Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. • Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged. • Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. • Do not mix different types of batteries.
AC 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 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.
For TVs with a mono audio input: - Connect the yellow plug on the Dora TV Adventure Globe cable to the yellow video input terminal on your TV. - Connect the white plug on the Dora TV Adventure Globe cable to the white audio input terminal on your TV. Connecting to a VCR Set-Up If there is no video IN and audio IN terminal on your TV set, you can connect the Dora TV Adventure Globe to a VCR. - Connect the yellow plug on the Dora TV Adventure Globe cable to the yellow video input terminal on your VCR.
Auto Power Off If there is no input to the Dora TV Adventure Globe for about 20 minutes, the unit will switch off to save power. You can turn on the Dora TV Adventure Globe at any time by following the above instructions. We recommend turning the unit off when not in use. Volume Control To adjust the sound volume for TV mode, use the volume control on your TV.
Adventure Play Button Press this button to go on a worldwide adventure with Dora and Boots, to help them take pictures for Mami and Papi’s photo album. (See page 9 for details.) Learn & Explore Button Press this button to go directly to Learn & Explore mode. (See page 11 for details.) Press this button to go directly to Explore & Find mode. (See page 11 for details.) Exit Button Press this button to exit the current game.
How to Play Continent Buttons Press one of the continent buttons to choose where you want to go, or to answer a question. (For specific uses of the continent buttons, please refer to the detailed game descriptions.) 3. How to Play How to Play for the First Time 1. Turn the switch to the TV (left) position to turn on the Dora TV Adventure Globe. 2. You will see an opening story, and enter the Adventure Play mode. 3. Begin your game. How to Continue a Game or Start a New Game After Turning Off the Unit 1.
3. Begin your game. Note: You will only have the choice of continuing an old game in the Adventure Play mode. Adventure Play Quic Play k 1. The default play mode is Adventure Mode, in which you join Dora and Boots on their adventure. 2. You can press the Adventure Play button to the Adventure Play mode directly. on the touch panel to go How to Play Explo re Adventu Play re 3.
North America – the Grand Canyon Dora and Boots need to get to the Grand Canyon in the United States, but the suspension bridge is up! Choose the bald eagle carrying the letter that comes next in alphabetical order to lower the suspension bridge and cross to the Grand Canyon. When the correct letter is in the blue square target, press the Enter button to tell the eagle to drop the letter.
Asia – the Great Wall The way to the Great Wall of China is very dark! Help Dora and Boots collect papers, candles and frames to make lanterns, so they can find their way through the dark tower and take a picture of the Great Wall. Move the joystick to an object and press Enter to pick it up. LEARN & EXPLORE MODE LEARN & EXPLORE Ready to explore the world? You can press the Learn on the touch panel to go to the Learn & Explore mode directly. Use the joystick and press Enter to choose a continent.
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 Dora TV Adventure Globe does not contribute to any additional risks, we do recommend that parents supervise their children while they play video games.
There is a picture on the TV, but no sound. 1. Non-matching color system 1. Make sure that the TV is set to the correct TV system (e.g. NTSC or Auto). 2. Cable connection problem 2. Make sure that the video cable is firmly connected to the video input of the TV. 1. TV setting 1. Raise the volume of the TV, and make sure it is not set to “Mute.” 2.Cable connection problem 2. Make sure that the white and/or red plug is firmly connected to the audio input of the TV. 6.
Other Information 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.
