Write & Learn Notepad™ © 2002 VTECH Printed in China 91-01568-000
Dear Parent, At VTech® we know how important the first day of school is for your child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event, VTech ® has developed the Ready, Set, School™ series of interactive toys. Ready, Set, School ™ features fun characters and inviting school themes that use technology to capture a child’s attention and teach important preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Write and Learn Notepad™ learning product! The VTech® Write and Learn Notepad™ features three colorful pages full of of engaging pictures and activities. Learn the correct way to form numbers and letters by writing directly onto the LCD screen with the interactive pen! Games also teach counting, the alphabet, colors, vocabulary and story comprehension.
GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF. 3. Install 4 new ‘AA’ (UM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.) 4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure the battery cover. BATTERY NOTICE • Install batteries correctly observing the polarity signs (+, -) to avoid leakage. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not use batteries of different types.
PRODUCT FEATURES 1. ON/OFF BUTTON 2. INTERACTIVE PEN STORAGE The Interactive Pen is attached with a purple cord, and is stored at the top of the unit. For best results, return the pen to the storage area when it is not being used. 3. INTERACTIVE PEN Use the Interactive Pen to select activity modes and answer questions. Simply point the tip of the interactive pen at the picture you would like to select, and press down. The LCD screen will display animation images for each activity.
4. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF To preserve battery life, the VTech® Write and Learn Notepad™ will automatically power-down after several minutes without input. It can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF button. Each page features three different activities. PAGE ONE teaches the alphabet, letter-writing and vocabulary. PAGE TWO teaches numbers, number-writing and counting. PAGE THREE teaches picture identification and story comprehension through entertaining musical rhymes! Page one Page two ACTIVITIES 1.
PAGE 1 ABC GO! You will be asked to find the letter that comes after a given letter of the alphabet. Look at the LCD screen for a hint! Press the answer using the interactive pen. Then, practice the correct way to write that letter by following each stroke with the interactive pen on the LCD screen. • Picky Pictures Listen to find out what picture to find. Look carefully! Pick the right one by touching it with the interactive pen.
• Number Scribble • Sneaky Seeker You will be asked to find a number of pictures that are a particular color. Look and listen carefully! Press each one with the interactive pen. PAGE 3 • Picky Pictures Listen to find out what picture to find. Look carefully! Pick the right one by touching it with the interactive pen. • Story-Bits Instructions & Activities This activity is all about numbers. Listen to find out which one to look for! When you see it, touch it with the interactive pen.
CARE & MAINTENANCE 2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat source. 3. Remove the batteries when the unit will not be 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, please follow these steps: 1. Please turn the unit OFF. 2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries. 3.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating and developing Ready, Set, School™ products is accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTECH® take very seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information that forms the value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur. It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products and encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S.
