V-tech Dora Learning Laptop User manual

User’s Manual

Printed in China

91-002310-012 US

Dear Parent,

At VTech®, we know how important the ﬁrst day  school is for your

child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event, VTech® has

developed the Preschool Learning™ series  interactive ts.

Preschool Learning™ features fun characters and inviting school themes

that use technology to capture a child’s aention and teach important

preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet. ese vital skills

are taught in a way that's bh fun and highly engaging to maintain a

child's interest. Children will also be introduced to fun school suects

such as art cla, music cla and even rece! With Preschool Learning™,

learning is fun om day one!

At VTech®, we know that a child has the ability to do great things.

at’s why all  our electronic learning products are uniquely designed

to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the best  their

ability. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the important job 

helping your child learn and grow!

Sincerely,

Your iends at VTech®

To learn more about Preschool Learning™ series and her VTech® ts, visit www.vtechkids.com

Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Learning Laptop!

The VTech®Learning Laptop is your child’s first laptop that introduces age-

appropriate curriculum. With the 3D character joystick, your child can join

Dora on a learning adventure.

The carnival is in town and Dora has arrived with her friend Boots to enjoy

the attractions. There is a grand prize to be awarded if Dora and Boots can

earn enough prize tickets from taking part in the activities. Will you help

Dora and Boots win the Grand Prize?Come on! ¡Vámonos!

Category

Buttons

on/off Button

BaCkground

MusiC Button

Letter

Buttons

LCd sCreen

repeat

Button

enter

Button

deMo Button

3d CharaCter

JoystiCk

Getting Started

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech®Learning Laptop

• One user’s manual

WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging

locks and tags are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your

child’s safety.

ATTENTION: Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous les

produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches

et étiquettes. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.

NOTE: Please keep the user’s manual as it contains important information.

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom

of the unit.

3. Open the battery cover.

4. Install 3 new “AA” batteries into the

compartment as illustrated. (The use of new, alkaline batteries is

recommended for maximum performance.)

5. Replace the battery cover.

BATTERY NOTICE

• Use new alkaline batteries for maximum performance.

• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.

• Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)

or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), or new and used batteries.

Battery Notice & Product Features

• Do not use damaged batteries.

• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.

• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.

• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging (if

removable).

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.

DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

REMOVAL OF DEMO TAG

The demo tag should be removed immediately when the product is taken out

of the packaging. If the demo tag is still in position when you begin play,

please remove it from the bottom of the unit to activate normal play mode.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. On/Off Button

To turn the unit on, press the On/Off

Button. Press the On/Off Button again

to turn the unit off.

Product Features

2. Category Buttons

Press any of the Category Buttons directly

to choose one of the 7 learning categories.

3. Letter Buttons

Press a letter button to answer a question.

4. Background Music Button

To turn the background music off, press the

Background Music Button.

Press the Background Music Button again

to resume the background music.

5. Enter Button

Press this button to make a selection.

6. Repeat Button

Press this button to hear the instructions

repeated.

Product Features / Activities

7. Demo Button

Press this button to see a short demo of the

product.

8. 3D Character Joystick

This is a 4 directional joystick. Use this

to make a selection and as an input

controller in some games.

9. Automatic Shut-Off

To preserve battery life, the VTech®Learning Laptop will automatically

turn off after several minutes without input. The unit can be turned on

again by pressing the On/Off Button.

When the battery power is low, a low voltage battery

screen will appear. If the batteries are not replaced, the

unit may automatically shut off.

ACTIVITIES

There are 7 categories in the VTech®Learning Laptop. Each of them has

2 modes: learning mode and adventure mode.

In categories 1 – 6, players will be given 3 opportunities to answer each

question and the correct answer will be revealed automatically if all chances

have been taken. After playing any 3 games, whether they have been won

or lost, players can get a prize ticket. In category 7, players can collect a

ticket after completing a song.

Activities

1) Balloon Blast

Learning Mode

Help Dora catch the balloons and learn the corresponding

letter/number. Press the correct letter/number buttons to

answer. One letter/number is requested each time. Once

the correct letter/number is collected, the next letter/

number will be given.

Adventure Mode

Help Dora catch the required balloons. 3 letters/numbers will be given on

the screen. Listen to the instruction and catch the required balloon by using the

joystick to highlight the choices and pressing the Enter button to confirm. You

can also press the corresponding letter/number buttons to answer.

2) Alphabet Rollercoaster

Learning Mode

Help Dora find and learn the letters on the rollercoaster

cars. Each car contains a letter. Use the joystick to move

Left/Right and press Enter to confirm, or press a letter button

to choose a letter and learn its corresponding word.

Adventure Mode

A word with a missing letter is shown. Help Dora complete the word by

choosing the right car that contains the missing letter. Use the joystick to

move Left/Right to select between the choices and press Enter to confirm.

You can also press the corresponding letter button to answer.

3) Carnival Counting

Learning Mode

Learn and count with Dora. Use the joystick to move Left/

Right to select a number from the three choices and press

Enter to confirm, or press the number button to choose. The

ride will then go around the number of times you selected

and Dora will help you count.

Activities

Adventure Mode

Help Dora count the number of times each ride goes around. Each time,

one ride will be shown going around and around with an accompanying

sound. Watch and listen carefully to count the number of times it repeats.

Use the joystick to move Left/Right to select any of the 3 choices and press

Enter to confirm, or press the corresponding number button to answer.

4) Shape Train

Learning Mode

Help Dora control the train to catch and learn the shapes.

The train runs forward automatically and players need

to control the train with the joystick to catch each shape

and avoid crashing into the sides. Once a shape is caught, its English and

Spanish name will be spoken.

Adventure Mode

Help Dora control the train to catch the required shapes. Players will be

asked to catch a specific type of shape in each round.

Control the train with the joystick to collect all the required shapes and avoid

crashing into the sides.

5) Carousel Patterns

Learning Mode

Help Dora solve the sequence. A sequence is given with

1 missing letter or number. Each horse displays a number

or letter choice. Choose the correct horse in order to solve

each pattern. Use the joystick to move Left/Right to select and press Enter

to confirm, or press the corresponding letter/number button to answer.

Adventure Mode

Help Dora solve the sequence. A pattern consisting of a combination of

letters and numbers is given.Each horse displays a number or letter choice.

Choose the correct horses in order to solve each pattern. Use the joystick

to move Left/Right to select a choice and press Enter to confirm, or press

the corresponding letter/number button to answer.

6) Puzzle Party

Learning Mode

Help Dora fill in the missing parts by controlling the claw.

A pattern is shown on the screen with 3 simple missing

parts, followed by a claw holding a puzzle piece. Use

the joystick to move the claw Left and Right. When the puzzle piece is at

the correct position, press Enter to confirm, or move the joystick Down to

drop the puzzle piece into the space.

Adventure Mode

Help Dora fill in the missing parts by controlling the claw. A pattern is shown

on the screen with 6 missing parts, followed by a claw holding a puzzle

piece. Use the joystick to move the claw Left and Right. When the puzzle

piece is at the correct position, press Enter to confirm, or move the joystick

Down to drop the puzzle piece into the missing space. In this mode, players

can move the claw across 2 screens.

7) Dance Contest

Learning Mode

Help Dora follow the arrows in order to complete each

dance move successfully. The melody will be played at

a slow tempo. Move the joystick Left/Right/Up/Down

when you see the arrow land on the box at the bottom

left of the screen.

Adventure Mode

Help Dora follow the arrows at a order to complete each dance move

successfully. The melody will be played at a faster tempo. Move the joystick

Left/Right/Up/Down when you see the arrow land on the box at the bottom

left of the screen.

Activities

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