User`s manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Reason Solution
The  V.SMILE™ 
power  light  does 
not come on when 
the ON  Button is 
pressed.
1. Incorrect or missing 
power connection
1. Check if the new batteries are 
correctly installed, or an AC/DC 
adaptor (9V 300mA, center-
position) is properly connected to 
the V.SMILE™.
2. Program needs to 
be reset
2.1 Disconnect all power supplies 
(batteries and adaptor), then 
reconnect power supplies.
2.2 Press the Reset Button located on 
the bottom of the main unit, using a 
ballpoint pen.
The V.SMILE™ 
power light is 
ON, but there is 
no picture on the 
screen.
1. Incorrect TV 
connection
1. Make sure that the yellow plug of 
the main unit is connected to the 
video IN terminal (usually yellow) 
of the TV.
2. Incorrect TV mode 
selected
2. Make sure that the TV is set to 
“video” mode. Some TVs have 
several video inputs and please 
make sure you have selected the 
video input that matches the video 
port connected to the V.SMILE™ 
unit.
The V.SMILE™ 
power light is 
ON, but there 
is no picture (or 
incorrect picture) 
on the TV, and 
pressing the OFF 
Button has no 
response.
1. Program needs to 
be reset
1.1  Remove the SMARTRIDGE™ and 
then re-insert it.
1.2  Disconnect all power supplies 
(batteries and adaptor), and then 
reconnect power supplies.
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