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Dear Parent, At VTech , we know that every year, children are asking to play video games at younger and younger ages. At the same time, we understand the hesitation of most parents to expose their children to the inappropriate content of many popular video games. How can you feel confident in allowing your children to play these games, and still educate and entertain them in a healthy, ageappropriate manner? Our solution to this on-going debate is the V.
A Healthy, Balanced “TV Diet” By Dr. Helen Boehm Television was long considered the “uninvited” guest in American households. However, today many realistic and caring parents are partnering with television to create electronic classrooms -- right in their own living rooms. They are no longer asking if children should watch TV but, rather, which programs and on-screen activities should be part of their children’s TV intake.
appropriateness of programs. For example, Y-7 shows are designed for children 7 and older who can distinguish between fact and fantasy. A TV-Y7-FV rating indicates that “fantasy violence” is present in an episode of an animated program. Control couch potatoes… Children benefit from participation in movement, fitness activities and sports. These bodily actions are not only important for a child’s physical growth and development but also to monitor their emotional stability, social skills and obesity.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® V.Smile™ TV Learning System! The V.Smile™ TV Learning System is a unique video gaming system created especially for younger players. With V.Smile™, children can take off on wonderful journeys to a variety of places such as an amusement park, a cartoon world, or even a magical fairy tale land. As they explore these worlds, children absorb learning concepts through creative gaming and adventure play.
INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE • V.Smile™ TV Learning System main unit • One joystick • One microphone holder • One Smartridge™ • 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. GETTING STARTED INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY INSTALLATION • Make sure the unit is turned OFF. • Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the main unit. • Remove the battery cover.
minutes, depending on the type of batteries in use. After that, the console will show the screen below for 5 seconds, and then will turn OFF automatically. AC ADAPTOR 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. Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys • • • • • • The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old. Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy. The transformer is not a toy.
Connect the V.Smile™ TV Learning System to your TV or monitor by plugging the colored cables on the unit into the matching color video and audio input jacks on your TV set. For TVs with stereo audio inputs: Yellow White Red - Connect the yellow plug on the V.Smile™ cable to the yellow video input terminal on your TV. - Connect the white and red plugs on the V.Smile™ cable to the white and red audio input terminals on your TV.
TO BEGIN PLAY • Make sure the unit is turned OFF. • Insert a Smartridge™ into the Smartridge™ slot on the front of the main unit. The Smartridge™ should lock into place. Please use care when removing the Smartridge™ from the slot. • Turn on the TV. • Set your TV input mode to accept input from the port to which V.Smile™ is connected. In many cases this will involve setting the TV to “video” mode; however, since all TVs vary, please refer to your TV or VCR manual for further details. • Turn the V.
JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS Color Buttons Joystick HELP Button INSTRUCTIONS / CARE & MAINTENANCE / WARNING LEARNING ZONE Button EXIT / PAUSE Button Writing Pad Pen ENTER Button Pen’s Enter Button Writing Pad and Pen With the Pen on the Writing Pad, press the Pen’s Enter Button, then move the Pen to make a choice, or to perform certain game actions. ENTER Button Press this button to make a choice, or to perform certain game actions.
CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. Keep your V.Smile™ clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. 2. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat. 3. Remove the batteries when not using it for an extended period of time. 4. Avoid dropping it. NEVER try to dismantle it. 5. Always keep the V.Smile™ away from water. 6. The AC adaptor should be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of such damage, the V.
The power light is ON, but 1. Incorrect TV there is no picture on the connection screen. 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 -- please make sure you have selected the video input that matches the video port connected to the V.Smile™ unit. 3. Program needs to be reset 3.
The joystick does not work. 1. Improper joystick connection 1. Make sure that the joystick is firmly connected to the PLAYER 1 port. 2. Joystick was reconnected after program start 2. Turn the unit OFF and then ON again. 3. Program needs to be reset 3.1 Disconnect all power supplies (batteries and adaptor), then reconnect all power supplies. 3.2 Press the ON/RESTART Button. No sound on Microphone The Microphone is turned OFF Press the Microphone ON/OFF Button to turn the Microphone ON.
repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of important data on other media to protect against data loss. Company: VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. Address: 1155 West Dundee Road, Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 USA TECHNICAL SUPPORT / OTHER INFO Phone : 13 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada 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.
Language Development & Phonics – Introduces the alphabet and letter sounds. Spelling & Advanced Phonics – Introduces age-appropriate spelling words to enhance reading readiness. Word Building – Expands vocabulary through ageappropriate words. Cognitive Development – Stimulates critical thinking skills through challenging memory and logic games. Basic Math Skills – Enhances basic math skills, including counting, number identification and arithmetic.
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