V-tech 80-067848 User manual
My Bilingual Laptop
USER’S MANUAL
© 2009 VTech
Printed in China
91-002163-017
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!
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.
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
On/Off Key
Click Tick Mouse
Esp/Ing Button
Activities Button Answer Button
Number
Buttons
Letter Buttons
INTRODUCTION
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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.
PREPARATION
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CLICK TICK MOUSE
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.
Move the Click Tick
Mouse back to enter the
Letter category .
Move the Click Tick
Mouse forward to enter
the Music Composer
activity.
Move the Click
Tick Mouse to
the left to enter
the Number
category.
Move the Click
Tick Mouse to the
right to enter the
Game & Music
category.
CLICK TICK MOUSE
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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.
DESCRIPTION OF KEYBOARD
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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.
ACTIVITIES
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