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USER’S MANUAL
My Bilingual Laptop
© 2009 VTech
Printed in China
91-002163-017
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® Thank you for purchasing the VTech My Bilingual Laptop learning toy. My Bilingual Laptop is a powerful high-tech learning device with a compact design for children aged 3 and up who have begun preschool, and enjoy playing and learning no matter where they go! There are 60 learning activities in English & Spanish presented in an engaging game-like environment. My Bilingual Laptop gives kids a competitive edge in school and builds computer literacy - while providing hours of rewarding fun!
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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
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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 co
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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 tu
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CLICK TICK MOUSE Move the Click Tick Mouse forward to enter the Music Composer activity. Move the Click Move the Click Tick Mouse to the Tick Mouse to right to enter the the left to enter Game & Music the Number category. 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
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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
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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 a
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 sup
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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. Internet: www.vtechkids.com 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
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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 tha
