Traintastic Laptop User’s Manual © Ludorum plc 2010 ChuggingtonTM is a trademark of Ludorum plc.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Chuggington Traintastic Laptop! INTRODUCTION Join Wilson, Brewster and Koko on a learning adventure! The Traintastic Laptop features 40 interactive activities covering language, numbers, games and more! With fun animations, real character voices, sounds and music, your child will be introduced to age-appropriate curriculum in a fun and engaging way! LCD Screen Escape Button Settings Button On/Off Button Wilson Category Switch 4 Arrow Buttons Enter Button
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE • • One VTech® Chuggington Traintastic Laptop One User’s Manual WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks 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. Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees counter-clockwise. Pull out the packaging locks.
• • • • • • • • • • • 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 (nickel-cadmium).
PRODUCT FEATURES 1. ON/OFF BUTTON To turn the unit ON, press the ON/OFF BUTTON. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to turn the unit OFF. Turn the WILSON CATEGORY SWITCH to choose one of the five learning categories: Explore and Learn, Language, Numbers, Games or Adventure. 3. SETTINGS BUTTON Press the SETTINGS BUTTON to adjust the volume level, screen contrast, or to turn the background music on or off. There are five settings for the volume level and screen contrast.
6. NUMBER BUTTONS Press any of the NUMBER BUTTONS to hear the number identified or to answer questions in related activities. Press these buttons to make a selection on the screen or to move in related activities. 8. ENTER BUTTON Press this button to confirm your selection. 9. HELP BUTTON Press this button in an activity to get some help from Vee. 10. ANSWER BUTTON Press this button to reveal the answer. 11. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF PRODUCT FEATURES 7.
TO BEGIN PLAY • Press the ON/OFF BUTTON. • You will see a short animation then be asked to choose a category. Turn the WILSON CATEGORY SWITCH to choose one of the five learning categories. • Once a category is selected you will enter the activity menu for that category. Use the ARROW BUTTONS to select an activity to play. Press the ENTER BUTTON to confirm your selection. CATEGORY 1: EXPLORE AND LEARN 01.
06. Learn Letter Order Press a LETTER BUTTON to learn about letter order. 07. Learn Number Order Press a NUMBER BUTTON to learn about number order. 08. Word Exploration CATEGORY 2: LANGUAGE 09. Small Letter Finder Koko needs to deliver the newspaper into the correct mailbox. Listen to the instruction and find the mailbox with the small letter that you hear. Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and press the ENTER BUTTON to confirm. Press the HELP BUTTON to see the requested letter.
12. Mystery Letter Help Koko find the hidden letter in the picture. Use the LETTER BUTTONS to answer. Press the HELP BUTTON to see the hidden letter flash. 13. Letter Popcorn The popcorn machine has gone crazy! Use the LETTER BUTTONS to type the letters on the popcorn as fast as you can to catch them. Press the HELP BUTTON to hear the instruction repeated. Brewster is hiding in a tunnel. Help find Brewster by finding the letter that is in a different letter case.
18. Word Hunt Watch carefully as an object is shown on the screen. Find the word that matches the object. Use the up and down ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and press the ENTER BUTTON to confirm. Press the HELP BUTTON for a useful hint. Some animals are stuck on the roof waiting to be rescued by Action Chugger. Count how many animals Action Chugger saves. Use the up and down ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and press the ENTER BUTTON to confirm or use the NUMBER BUTTONS to answer.
23. Number Tunnels Brewster is hiding in a tunnel. Help find Brewster by finding the number that is not in order. Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and press the ENTER BUTTON to confirm. Press the HELP BUTTON for a useful hint. 24. Number Order 25. Which Takes More? Wilson and Emery are transporting some packages. Find the one who’s taking more packages. Use the up and down ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and press the ENTER BUTTON to confirm.
28. Smallest Number Find the smallest number to help Wilson load his wagon. Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and press the ENTER BUTTON to confirm or use the NUMBER BUTTONS to answer. Press the HELP BUTTON for a useful hint. CATEGORY 4: GAMES 29. Track Training 30. Tool Matching Match the shadow with the picture to find the correct tool to fix the engine. Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and press the ENTER BUTTON to confirm.
33. Ice Cream Maker Wilson is helping Frostini make ice cream. Choose the correct shapes to make the ice cream. Use the up and down ARROW BUTTONS to select the shapes and press the ENTER BUTTON to confirm. Press the HELP BUTTON to hear the instruction repeated. 34. Shape Collection 35. Odd One Out Four objects will be shown but one will be different from the others. Find the odd one out. Use the ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and press the ENTER BUTTON to confirm.
38. Which is Faster? Koko is hiding in one of the tunnels. Listen carefully as a tune is played from each tunnel. Pick the tunnel with the faster tune to reveal Koko. Use the left and right ARROW BUTTONS to select your answer and press the ENTER BUTTON to confirm. Press the HELP BUTTON to hear the instruction repeated. Old Puffer Pete is hiding in one of the tunnels. Listen carefully as a tune is played from each tunnel. Pick the tunnel with the slower tune to reveal Old Puffer Pete.
CARE & MAINTENANCE 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. • While the Traintastic Laptop does not contribute to any additional risks, we do recommend that parents supervise their children while they play games.
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.
OTHER INFO 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.
• 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.