User’s Manual SkillStarter™ Handheld
Dear Parent, At VTech® we know that kids have a lot to juggle these days- busy school schedules, sports, extracurricular activities, and of course, homework. That’s why we created the XL Series™ - an innovative line of portable learning companions designed to fit the always on-the-go lifestyle of your school-aged child.
SkillStarter™ Handheld Thank you for purchasing the VTech® SkillStarter™ Handheld learning toy. The SkillStarter™ Handheld is a fun-filled learning companion for children aged 5-7 who are just beginning school, and enjoy playing and learning no matter where they go! SkillStarter™ products focus on teaching core reading and math skills, with additional content related to practical skills such as telling time. There are 22 learning activities that are presented in an engaging gamelike environment.
Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 1 GETTING STARTED ....................................................... 2 POWER SOURCE ............................................................... 2 CONNECTING THE PRINTER ............................................ 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION .................................................. 2 DC ADAPTOR ...................................................................... 3 BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION .................
WORD FUN ........................................................................ 15 Alphabet Alley ......................................................................... 15 Synonyms ................................................................................ 15 Word Search ............................................................................ 15 MATH MANIA GAMES ....................................................... 15 Sort and Count ..........................................................
INTRODUCTION Thank you for buying the VTech® SkillStarter™ Handheld! We at VTech® are committed to providing the best possible products to entertain and educate your child. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada. The SkillStarter™ Handheld is an electronic learning aid that challenges young minds with 22 activities in categories as diverse as word, math and logic games.
GETTING STARTED Locate on the back of your SkillStarter™ Handheld. Remove the red tab so the information you input will be saved. POWER SOURCE SkillStarter™ Handheld operates on 3 “AAA” size batteries (UM-4 or LR03) or a VTech® 9V adaptor (sold separately). CONNECTING THE PRINTER 1. Make sure both the SkillStarter™ Handheld and the VTech® VT-41 printer (sold separately) are turned OFF. 2. Locate the printer port on the back of the keyboard docking. 3. Connect the printer plug to the printer port. 4.
NOTE: The use of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance. IMPORTANT!!! When replacing the 3 "AAA" size batteries, make sure the backup battery is in place or the SkillStarter™ Handheld is plugged into the wall outlet with a 9V adaptor. Otherwise, you will lose all the information stored in certain applications.
adaptor for 15 seconds. Next, plug the adaptor back in and turn the unit ON. If the problem persists, it may be the result of the adaptor’s wiring or the unit. Do not leave the adaptor plugged in for long periods of time if the unit is not in use.
RESETTING HANDHELD If your Handheld stops working or doesn't turn on: 1. Check your batteries. Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly. 2. Insert the tip of a paper clip (or a similar object without a sharp tip) into the RESET hole (as illustrated). 3. If you are still having problems, visit our website at www.vtechkids.com for troubleshooting tips. SETTING THE TIME To set the time: 1. Press Clock button to activate clock, press the button again or tap the screen to set the time.
POWERING THE HANDHELD ON AND OFF To turn the handheld ON, press and hold the Power button for 1 second or longer. To turn the handheld OFF, press the Power button again. DETACHING THE HANDHELD FROM THE KEYBOARD DOCKING Detach the handheld from the keyboard docking as shown below: Release Button Press this button to release your handheld from the keyboard docking.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FEATURE To save power, the SkillStarter™ Handheld automatically shuts down if it doesn’t receive any input after several minutes. Press the Power button to wake your unit. We recommend that you turn off the unit when finished playing. Remove the batteries and unplug the adaptor if your SkillStarter™ Handheld will not be used for an extended period of time.
Continuous pressing of this button can also adjust the volume. After pressing Volume, a control panel will appear on the screen. Use the stylus pen to select the level. You can also turn the background music ON or OFF . Contrast Control Button Press the Contrast button to change the darkness/lightness of the screen. Continuous pressing of this button can also adjust the contrast. After pressing Contrast, a control panel will appear. Use the stylus pen to select the desired level.
To Use the On-Screen Keyboard: icon to display the On-Screen Keyboard. 1. Tap the 2. Tap letters, numbers or symbols icons with the stylus pen to enter data. 3. To type capital letters, tap the icon. To go back to lowercase letters, tap the icon. 4. To enter numbers or symbols, tap the symbols, tap icon. icon. To use more advanced icon. To go back to entering letters, tap the 5. To enter a space, tap the icon or the icon.
Clock Press this key to view the clock, press it again or tap the screen to set the time. Menu Press this key to return to the Main Menu at any time. Creation Station Press this key to go to the Creation Station activity at any time. Print Repeat Space Help Answer Sync IR Direction Status Level Symbol Enter Press this key to print the screen. Note: The SkillStarter™ Handheld is only compatible with VTech®’s VT-41 printer. Press this key to repeat the instruction or the question.
after Sync, the changes will be updated on the related files in your computer. Similarly, if there are files that have been changed in your computer, Sync will update the related files in your SkillStarter™ Handheld. To enhance your SkillStarter™ Handheld with this Sync function, an accessory VTech® vPort™ (sold separately) is needed. The vPort™ is an electronic device, which offers Infrared wireless communication between your SkillStarter™ Handheld (or any selected VTech® learning unit) and your PC.
7. And enter you password again to confirm. 8. Personal Folder is where your uploaded files are saved. Click the Set Personal Folder icon to change your folder, if necessary. Click OK to save and back to the User Information form screen. 9. Click OK to save your User Account information or click Cancel to quit without saving. SYNCING YOUR SKILLSTARTER™ HANDHELD WITH YOUR COMPUTER 1. Make sure your vPort™ is connected properly to your PC. 2.
4. To remove an activity or file from the list, click on the item you want to remove, and then click on the Remove from List button. 5. When you have finished making your list, press the Sync button on your SkillStarter™ Handheld. This begins the Sync session. 6. To play the new activities on your SkillStarter™ Handheld, go to the Main Menu and select the Data Download category. Then you’ll see a list of the new activities you have downloaded. Deleting Activities From Your SkillStarter™ Handheld 1.
IR SkillStarter™ Handheld has an Infrared (IR) Lens that enables wireless communication between XL Series learning units. Through the IR Lens, an XL Series unit can play an IR game with another XL Series learning unit. Moreover, they can exchange information, such as Personal Profile records, Phone Book records, Artwork Studio pictures, Music Composer melodies, Creation Station characters, etc. In SkillStarter™ Handheld, all games that support the IR function can be found in the IR Zone.
WORD FUN Alphabet Alley Is alphabetizing right up your alley? In Alphabet Alley, test your knowledge of alphabetical order. When you open the activity, you'll see a letter matrix-- it's sort of like a maze made up of letters. Your goal is to find a path of letters from the entrance to the exit . The trick is that the letters must be in the correct alphabetical order. Use the stylus or arrow keys to play. Moves can be horizontal or vertical. Press Help to show the next right move.
then check you out and reward you if you collect the right number of objects. You can press Help at any time and the objects falling from the sky will get less confusing. Addition It all adds up: Add the numbers and input the answer. Tap the or with your stylus to input answers. Or you can use the keyboard to type numbers directly. Tap or press Enter to confirm your answer.
Handheld with your PC, VTech® Desktop Software will help you to look up the information using an Internet Dictionary. Then, after the next Syncing, open the Dictionary application and select View Result to check the results. MY FILE Personal Profile Name Nickname Telephone No. Email Birthday Horoscope Favorite movie Hobby School Grade Other Personalize your SkillStarter™ Handheld by inputting your data into the Personal Profile.
New Tap to create a new record Edit Tap to edit an existing record Delete Tap to delete an existing record Press the IR button or tap the IR icon in this activity and you can send the phone book information to a friend who also has a VTech® XL Series™ product. Remember, your friend needs to open his/her Phone Book activity and press the IR button or tap the IR icon. Note: Your unit can store up to 30 records.
Fenced In Good fences make good neighbors! In this game you can play against the machine or against a pal via the IR communicator. Your objective is to build a fence from one side of the board to the other. The player who builds the fence first wins. To make a move, use your stylus to tap where you want to build. Or you can use the arrow keys to move, and then tap Enter.
mouth and body. Tap or press Enter to save your character. Tap the Profile button to input the character profile, including name and created date . To chat and send the image to a friend, tap the IR Chat talking! Enter your words into the blank field and tap Send friend’s character, tap the Add Guest Book button. Start . To store a button. To view a friend’s character, tap the button. You can store up to 5 e-friends in your guest book.
IR ZONE There are 3 IR games Fenced In, Balloon Blast and Soccer. You can select one of them to play with a friend who also has a VTech® XL Series™ product. The IR game will start when both players open the same activity. DATA DOWNLOAD If you have bought a VTech® vPort™, new activities can be downloaded from the website via PC sync. You will get another level of data for Word Fun and Math Mania Games categories, also new songs for Juke Box and new sets of combinations for Creation Station.
Game Lab Fish Frenzy C 3 A-Mazing D 3 Nutri-nuts NONE 1 Juke Box NONE 1 Fenced In NONE 1 Balloon Blast NONE 1 Soccer NONE 1 Creation Station Creation Station NONE 1 Creative Studio Music Composer NONE 1 Artwork Studio NONE 1 Code Reference A Five questions per round Get 20 points for the correct answers on the 1st try Get 10 points for the correct answer on the 2nd try Get 5 points for the correct answer on the 3rd try B Ten words per round Each correct word is worth 10 poin
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FCC NOTICE: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy. It must be installed and used properly, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Otherwise, it may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
