WALL•E LEARNING LAPTOP User’s Manual © 2008 VTech © Disney/Pixar Printed in China 91-002290-000-000
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® WALL•E Learning Laptop. The WALL•E Learning Laptop introduces age-appropriate curriculum in a fun and engaging way! With 5 modes of play including 15 games, your child will learn and have fun with letters, words, numbers, logic and games. Sound effects and music add to the enjoyment as you join WALL•E in adventures across the galaxy.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE • One VTech® WALL•E Learning Laptop • One User’s 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. BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is OFF. 2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit. 3. Open the battery cover. 4. Install 3 new “AA” (AM-3/LR6) batteries into the compartment as illustrated.
• • • • Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are to be used. REMOVE DEMO TAG The demo tag should be removed automatically when the product is taken out of the packaging. If the demo tag is still in position when you begin play, please remove it from the bottom of the unit to activate normal play mode. PRODUCT FEATURES 1.
3. ROTATABLE HAND CONTROLLERS Turn WALL • E’s hands to choose a game or to interact during some of the games. 5. ENTER BUTTON Press this button to confirm a choice. 6. ANSWER BUTTON Press this button to reveal the answer. Product Features 4. WINKING EYE WALL•E will wink when the unit is turned on or off, when a question is answered correctly and at certain times throughout the games to encourage interaction. 7. REPEAT BUTTON Press this button to hear the instructions repeated.
9. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF To preserve battery life, the WALL • E Learning Laptop will automatically turn off after several minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF BUTTON. The unit will also auto power off when the batteries are very low. A warning will be displayed on screen as a reminder to change the batteries. TO BEGIN PLAY 1. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON. The unit will play a short animation then will enter the mode of play that the MODE SELECTOR is positioned on.
4. Press the EXIT BUTTON during an activity to exit and return to the activity selection screen within the selected mode of play. ACTIVITIES Activities 3. Choose an activity within a mode of play by using the ARROW BUTTONS or WALL•E’s ROTATABLE HAND CONTROLLERS to scroll through the options. Press the ENTER BUTTON to confirm. LETTERS 1. Infrared Letter Location A capital or small letter will be shown on the screen.
3. Letter Bulbs Letters will appear in light bulbs one by one on the screen. Use the letter buttons to type the letters as fast as you can before they disappear. WORDS An object will be shown at the beginning of each question. Find the beginning letter by using the arrow buttons or WALL•E’s hands. Press enter to confirm. Alternatively, press the letter buttons to answer. 5. WALL•E’s Collection WALL•E wants to show EVE an object. Help WALL•E find it by using the arrow buttons or by turning WALL•E’s hands.
8. Counting An object will be shown at the beginning of each question. Count how many of the required objects are shown on the screen. Press a number button to answer. 9. Trash Cubes LOGIC 10. Just Like EVE EVE will show you a dance at the beginning of each question. Remember the dance steps done by EVE. Use the arrow buttons to help WALL•E repeat the steps in the correct order. Activities The required number will be shown at the beginning of each question.
GAMES 13. The Plant Watch the animation carefully to see which robot takes the plant away. Use the arrow buttons or turn WALL•E’s hands to identify the robot that took the plant. Press enter to confirm. Alternatively, press the corresponding letter button to answer. There are 2 columns of objects falling down. Turn WALL•E’s hands up to collect the cubes. Turn WALL•E’s hands down or to the side to let the other objects fall. 15. Follow EVE Work out which path EVE will end up on.
CARE & MAINTENANCE 2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat source. 3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period of time. 4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to moisture or water. TROUBLESHOOTING If for some reason the program/activity stops working or malfunctions, please follow these steps: 1. Please turn the unit OFF. 2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries. 3.
IMPORTANT NOTE: 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.