User’s Manual E INT IVE E-READING SYST RACT EM Up , Up and Away ! Diesel’s Special Delivery
Dear Parent, At VTech® , we know how important reading is for your child’s development. We want to introduce children to reading in a dynamic, engaging way that will make them readers for life. That’s why we created V.Reader®, where reading comes alive with animated storytelling! In these animated books, stories come to life through colorful scenes, voices, sounds and music. V.
INTRODUCTION Chuff along with Thomas and his friends! Thomas and Percy need to deliver a big balloon to the Big Balloon Show and Diesel wants the children to clap and cheer for him. Join Thomas, Percy, and Diesel as they learn what it means to be Really Useful. INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE • 1 V.Reader® book cartridge – Thomas & Friends Up, Up and Away! and Diesel’s Special Delivery • 1 V.
STEP 2: Select the Book Icon Touch the book icon to enter the book. Book icon STEP 3: Choose How You Want to Play There are five modes of play: Watch the Stories, Reading Games, Story Dictionary, Mini Games, and Reward Room. Touch an icon to choose. Watch the Stories: Read or listen to two whole stories while watching the animations. Reading Games: Play 5 story-related reading games. Story Dictionary: Learn the definitions of vocabulary words in the story. Mini Games: Play Mini Games in the story pages.
ACTIVITIES Watch the Stories There are two ways to start Watch the Stories. You can select a page to start reading the story on any page you choose, or touch Bookmark to go right to your bookmarked page. If you have not saved a bookmarked page, the Bookmark icon will not be active. You can also touch How to Play to learn more about the operation in Watch the Stories. To pause the story narration, press .To continue the story narration, press again.
NOTE: Product manuals are also available for download on our website: http://www.vtechkids.com/support_manuals.cfm Reading Games Play 5 reading games to have fun with the story while developing your reading skills. The reading comprehension game “What Happened?” is included in every book cartridge to reinforce your understanding of the stories you’ve read. The other 4 games teach a variety of age-appropriate reading skills. Choose the game you wish to play from the Reading Games menu.
Reading Game Curriculum Reading Game Title Reading Game Curriculum What Happened? Reading Comprehension 1,2,3, Engine! Syllables That’s the Same! Synonyms When Did This Happen? Sequencing Letter Delivery Beginning Letters Story Dictionary Story Dictionary provides an alphabetical list of the vocabulary words from the story and their definitions, along with fun animations, sounds, and voices. Touch any word in the Story Dictionary menu to hear its definition.
Mini Games Unlock the Mini Games by reading the complete story one time through in Watch the Stories mode. After you have unlocked the Mini Games, you can start a game by touching an icon in the Mini Games menu, or by touching this icon when it appears on a Watch the Story page. Reward Room Collect tokens by playing Reading Games, or by touching pictures in the art in Free Play mode. Trade in your tokens for rewards in the Reward Room. For every 8 tokens, unlock 1 reward sticker.
CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. Keep V.Reader® Interactive E-Reading System clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. 2. Keep V.Reader® Interactive E-Reading System out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat. 3. Remove the batteries when not using V.Reader® Interactive E-Reading System for an extended period of time. 4. Avoid dropping it. NEVER try to dismantle it. 5. Always keep V.Reader® Interactive E-Reading System away from 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. 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).
OTHER DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 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.
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.
