VTech Laptop 80 067848 User Manual

USER’S MANUAL  
My Bilingual Laptop  
© 2009 VTech  
Printed in China  
 
91-002163-017  
INTRODUCTION  
VTech® My Bilingual Laptop is designed with 60 fun-filled activities in  
English & Spanish and features a special Magic Wireless Mouse.  
The Learning Progress System re-asks questions that were answered  
incorrectly to help develop children’s memory skills and ensure that their  
learning progresses. The product is hosted by Crumb, the playful puppy  
who interacts with your child in many of the games. We know your child  
will enjoy the My Bilingual Laptop.  
LCD Screen  
Volume Button  
Esp/Ing Button  
On/Off Key  
Number  
Buttons  
Letter Buttons  
Activities Button  
Answer Button  
Click Tick Mouse  
 
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE  
one VTech® My Bilingual Laptop.  
Instruction manuals.  
PREPARATION  
POWER SOURCE  
VTech® My Bilingual Laptop operates on 3 “AA” size batteries  
(AM-3/LR6).  
BATTERY INSTALLATION  
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.  
2. Open the battery cover on the back of  
the unit.  
3. Insert 3 “AA” batteries (AM-3/LR6)  
as illustrated. (The use of alkaline  
batteries is recommended for maximum  
performance.)  
4. Close the battery cover.  
BATTERY NOTICE  
Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid  
leakage.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-  
zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).  
Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be  
used for an extended period of time.  
 
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Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.  
Do not dispose of batteries in fire.  
Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.  
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.  
Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are to  
be used.  
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE  
BATTERIES.  
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF  
To save power, the unit will automatically shut off if not used for  
approximately one minute. Once the unit shuts off, press the On/Off key  
to turn it back on. We recommend that you turn the unit off when not  
playing with it.  
TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF  
Press the On/Off key to turn the unit on. Press it again to turn the unit  
off.  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME & BACKGROUND  
MUSIC  
Press the Volume button then move the mouse to the left  
or right to adjust the volume.  
You can also press the volume button directly to adjust the  
volume. Crumb will bark to help you set the volume.  
Press the Volume button then move the mouse down to  
adjust the background music on or off.  
 
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CLICK TICK MOUSE  
Move the Click Tick  
Mouse forward to enter  
the Music Composer  
activity.  
Move the Click  
Tick Mousetothe  
right to enter the  
Game & Music  
category.  
Move the Click  
Tick Mouse to  
the left to enter  
the Number  
category.  
Move the Click Tick  
Mouse back to enter the  
Letter category .  
Move the Click Tick Mouse to the four corners of the screen and press  
the mouse button for some surprises!  
It is also possible to select activities by using the  
numbers. Press the number key from the main menu to  
activate this function.  
You can answer many of the problems using your Click Tick Mouse.  
Move the mouse left, right, up and down to select your answer, then  
press the mouse button to confirm the answer.  
 
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DESCRIPTION OF KEYBOARD  
My Bilingual Laptop has a keyboard with special function keys described  
below.  
Press the Esp/Ing button to select English or Spanish  
mode.  
Press this button to turn the unit On or Off.  
Press the Answer button to get the answer.  
Press the Activities button to return to the main menu.  
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES  
NUMBERS  
1. IDENTIFY THE NUMBER  
Pick the number among a selection of objects on the screen. Type the  
answer on the keyboard, or use the mouse to choose an answer and  
press the mouse button to confirm that answer.  
2. NUMBER SEARCH  
Crumb’s buried a number. When the number pops out of the hole,  
identify it by typing the same number on the keyboard. Once you select  
the correct answer, count up to that number with Crumb.  
 
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3. NUMBER CHAIN  
Two apples with numbers fall to the ground from an apple tree and you  
must pick the numbered apple from the tree that goes between them.  
Type the answer on the keyboard, or use the mouse to choose an answer  
and press the mouse button to confirm that answer.  
4. COUNTING VOICE  
Count the number of bones Crumb throws into his house. Select the  
correct answer from two choices (A or B) by typing in your answer on  
the keyboard or using the mouse to move Crumb’s bone next to your  
answer.  
5. COUNT US  
Count the number of objects that appear in Crumb’s dream. Use the  
keyboard to enter your answer.  
6. COUNTING CHALLENGE  
Crumb dreams about two different objects and you must count one of  
those objects as instructed. Use the keyboard to enter your answer.  
7. WHICH IS MORE  
Crumb barks into two different holes and objects fly out. Count the  
objects as they fly out, then use the mouse to pick which group has  
more objects.  
8. LESS THAN  
Help Crumb count objects coming out of two holes and identify which  
group has less objects. Use the mouse to enter your answer.  
9. WHO’S BIGGER  
Two objects pop out of the holes and you must select the bigger one  
using the mouse.  
 
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10. SMALLER HUNT  
Compare two objects and pick the smaller one using your mouse.  
LETTERS  
11. UPPER CASE IDENTIFICATION  
Pick the upper case letter among a selection of objects on the screen.  
Type the answer on the keyboard, or use the mouse to choose an answer  
and press the mouse button to confirm that answer.  
12. WHICH IS LOWER CASE  
A lower case letter is mixed in with three other graphic images on the  
screen. Pick the lower case letter by typing the same keyboard letter  
or use the mouse to select the letter and click the mouse to enter your  
answer.  
13. VOWEL HUNT  
Select the vowel from the four letters on the screen. Enter your answer  
using the keyboard, or use the mouse to choose an answer and press  
the mouse button to confirm that answer.  
14. UPPER CASE FINDER  
An animated upper case letter appears on screen and you must identify  
the letter on the keyboard.  
15. FIND THE LOWER CASE  
A lower case letter appears on screen. Type the correct letter  
from the keyboard.  
16. CAPITAL LETTER MATCH  
It’s time to bowl with Crumb! A capital letter appears and you must select  
the bowling ball with the same letter. Choose the right answer and Crumb  
gets a strike. Pick the wrong answer and Crumb rolls a gutter ball. Enter  
 
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your answer using the keyboard, or use the mouse to choose an answer  
and press the mouse button to confirm that answer.  
17. CASE MATCH  
Same game as above, except you must match the lowercase letter.  
18. RANK THE UPPER CASE  
Two apples with upper case letters fall to the ground from an apple  
tree and you must select the upper case letter from the tree that goes  
between them. Type the answer on the keyboard, or use the mouse to  
choose an answer and press the mouse button to confirm that answer.  
19. LOWER CASE ORDER  
Two apples with lower case letters fall to the ground. Pick the lettered  
apples that goes between them from the tree. You can type the letter  
from the keyboard or select the letter by using the mouse, then press  
the mouse button to enter your answer.  
20. MY FIRST WORDS  
A simple word appears on screen, then the first letter disappears and  
you must type in the missing letter from the keyboard.  
GAMES & MUSIC  
21. MOUSE TRAINING  
Use the mouse to guide Crumb’s mouse pal through the water tunnel  
and to the puppy’s house in time for lunch.  
22. LEFT RIGHT PATH  
Crumb the puppy wants to go home. Use the mouse to make him jump  
left or right depending on the instructions. Be careful not to fall into the  
water.  
 
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23. SHAPE SORT  
Four shapes appear on the screen. Pick the one that is different using  
the mouse.  
24. FIND THE TWINS  
One dog with a fur pattern appears on screen. Other dogs appear and  
disappear and you must press your mouse button when you see a dog  
with the same pattern.  
25. NUMBER PUZZLE  
Try to guess the card Crumb is thinking about. You only get three chances  
to pick the correct number from the keyboard.  
26. VOWEL GUESS  
This time, the puppy randomly selects a vowel card for you to guess. Use  
the keyboard to make your guess. You have three chances!  
27. MUSIC COMPOSER  
Pick a number on your keyboard and Crumb will play a melody on the  
piano. Keep pressing numbers to change the melody.  
28. SHADOW SEARCH  
Match the object with its shadow using the mouse.  
29. SPACE ADVENTURE  
Use the mouse to guide Crumb’s space ship through a planet cave. But  
you have to do it quickly before another ship comes and rescues him.  
30. MATCH BOOK  
Input the code of the match book and the question code will be shown  
automatically. Use the magic wireless mouse to select your answer from  
4 multiple choices to match up the colors shown in the book. You can  
order the match book by calling our Consumer Services Department at  
 
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1-800-521-2010 in the U.S.  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.  
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of  
heat.  
3. Remove batteries when the unit will not be in use for a long period  
of time.  
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces or try to dismantle it.  
5. Do not immerse the unit in water or get the unit wet.  
NOTE:  
If for some reason the program / activity stops working or malfunctions,  
please follow these steps:  
1. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.  
2. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.  
3. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.  
4. If the product still does not work, replace with an entire set of  
new batterries.  
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Servicces Department  
on 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada and a  
service representative will be happy to help you.  
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:  
 
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The name of your product or model number (the model number is  
typically located on the back or bottom of your product).  
The actual error message or problem you are experiencing.  
The actions you took right before the error message or problem  
occurred.  
Phone:  
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in  
Canada  
IMPORTANT NOTE:  
Creating and developing electronic learning aids 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 can sometimes 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. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada with  
any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. Our service  
representative will be happy to help you.  
NOTICE TO PARENTS:  
We would like to point out that any safety isolating transformer or charging  
unit to be used with the toy should be regularly examined for potential  
hazards, enclosure or other parts, and that, in the event of such damage,  
the toy must not be used until damage has been properly removed.  
WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, wire ties and tags are  
not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.  
 
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FCC 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. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will  
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the  
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate the equipment.  
 
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