V-tech Thomas & Friends Learn & Explore Laptop User manual

Dear Parent,

At VTech®we know that a child’s imagination is a truly wonderful

thing and needs to be developed and nurtured. That’s why we created

the Thomas & Friends™learning series of interactive learning

toys to stimulate children’s imaginations, while also teaching vital

preschool concepts such as the letters, numbers, phonics, counting,

vocabulary and music.

Through the use of unique technology and engaging child-directed

role-play scenarios, Thomas & Friends characters magically come

to life to guide children through learning activities. These engaging

characters foster children’s critical reasoning skills, enhance their

ne motor skills and engage them in exciting role-play activities for

endless hours of learning fun.

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

That’s why all of our electronic learning products are uniquely designed

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

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

helping your child learn and grow!

Sincerely,

Your Friends at VTech®

Other VTech®toys, visit www.vtech.com.

To learn more about Thomas & Friends visit

www.thomasandfriends.com

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Thomas & Friends: Learn &

Explore Laptop.

The VTech®Thomas & Friends: Learn & Explore Laptop is a funis a fun

laptop that introduces age-appropriate curriculum through 30 engaging

activities. Learn & Explore Laptop encourages pre-schoolers as they

learn letters, numbers, music, mouse training and much more! With

cheerful music and fun games, your child will develop early computer

skills while having lots of fun!

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech®Thomas & Friends: Learn & Explore Laptop

• One instruction manual

Surprise

Time Button

LCD Screen

On/Off

Button

Volume

Button

Non-

detachable

Mouse

Letter &

Number

Buttons

Introduction

Mouse

Button

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WARNING:

All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are

not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the

bottom of the unit. Open the battery

cover.

3. Install 3 new “AA” (UM-3/LR6)

batteries following the diagram inside

the battery box. (The use of new

alkaline batteries is recommended

for maximum performance.)

4. Replace the battery cover.

BATTERY NOTICE

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being

charged (if removable).

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult

supervision (if removable).

• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be

mixed.

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are

to be used.

Getting Started

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• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• The toy is not to be connected to more than recommended number

of power supplies.

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NOTE:

If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound becomes weak, turn the

unit off for 15 seconds, then turn it back on. If the problem persists it

may be caused by weak batteries. Please install a new set of batteries

and try the unit again.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. ON/OFF BUTTON

Press the button to turn the unit on. Press it again to turn the

unit off.

2. LETTER BUTTONS

Press the 26 LETTER BUTTONS to input letters in letter-related

activities.

Product Features

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3. NUMBER BUTTONS

Press the ten NUMBER BUTTONS to input numbers in number-related

activities. These buttons are also used in the music activities.

4. ACTIVITIES BUTTON

Press the button to go to the main menu to select an activity.

It is also possible to select activities directly with the number buttons.

Press the number button from the main menu to activate this

function.

5. REPEAT BUTTON

Press the button to repeat the current question or instruction.

6. ANSWER BUTTON

Press the button to get the correct answer in most activities.

7. VOLUME BUTTON

Press the button then push the mouse left or right to adjust the

volume.

Press the buttonbutton then move the mouse down, then left or right to

adjust the background music on or off.

8. SURPRISE TIME BUTTON

Press the button for a new challenge. You will be randomly

given each of the previous activities one by one to play.

Product Features

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9. MOUSE

• Move the mouse left, right, forwards and backwards toMove the mouse left, right, forwards and backwards to

select an answer in related activities.

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• Move the mouse to the four corners of the screen to see some funMove the mouse to the four corners of the screen to see some fun

animations.

10.AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preserve battery life, the VTech®Thomas & Friends: Learn &

Explore Laptop will automatically turn off after several minutes without

input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the

button.

ACTIVITIES

LET’S LEARN LETTERSLETTERS

1Small Letters

Bertie needs help learning small letters. A small letter appears on the

screen. Type the correct letter on the keyboard to hear the letter and

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2Capital Letters

Bertie needs help learning capital letters. A capital letter appears on

the screen. Type the correct letter on the keyboard to hear the letter

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3 Beginning SoundsBeginning Sounds

Let’s learn beginning letter sounds with Mavis! Press a letter button to

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4Hidden Letter

Harold has a fun game for you! He’ll show you a picture with a hidden letter

in it. Find the letter and press the matching letter on the keyboard.

Activities

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5Odd One Out

Percy wants you to watch the sheds closely. Four letters will appear in

the sheds. Find the letter that is in a different letter case and type the

letter on the keyboard or select it by moving the mouse and pressing

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6Case Match

Rusty will show you a letter. Then you have to match that letter to its

small or capital letter below. You can type this letter on the keyboard

or choose the correct letter by moving the mouse and pressing the

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7Letter Order

Thomas wants us to learn the alphabet. Find the letter that goes in the

middle of the two letters shown and press the letter on the keyboard.

8Beginning Letter

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begins the word and press the letter button.

9Missing Letter

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the word and press the letter button.

10 Typing Fun

Let’s keep James moving along by typing out all the letters as quickly

as you can.

LET’S LEARN NUMBERS

11 Identify the Number

Bertie needs help learning numbers. A number appears on the screen.

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Activities

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12 Number Search

Harvey has some work to do. Three numbered boxes will be shown and

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from the group by typing it on the keyboard or select it by moving the

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13 Number Order

Thomas wants us to learn number order. Find the number that goes

in the middle of the two numbers shown and press the number on theof the two numbers shown and press the number on the

keyboard.

14 Kick One OutKick One Out

Percy is looking for the odd one out. Look at the four numbers in the

sheds. Find the number that is not in order and type it on the keyboard

or select it by moving the mouse and pressing the mouse button to

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15 Counting Sounds

Emily loves to make sounds! Listen closely and count the number of

sounds she makes. Type the number on the keyboard or select it from

the options by moving the mouse and pressing the mouse button to

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16 Counting Challenge

Let’s count the number of passengers boarding Bertie. Count them

one by one, then press the number on the keyboard.

17 Which is More?

Some objects are being loaded onto Annie and Clarabel. Look closely

and see who has more objects on board, Annie or Clarabel. Choose

who has more by moving the mouse and pressing the mouse button

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Activities

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18 Which is Less?

Some objects are being loaded onto Annie and Clarabel. Look closely

and see who has less objects on board, Annie or Clarabel. Choose

who has less by moving the mouse and pressing the mouse button

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19 Find the Number

Gordon has a fun game to play! A number will be shown on a box, then

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box with the correct number in it by moving the mouse and pressing

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20 Bigger or Smaller?

Let’s learn bigger and smaller numbers with Thomas. Three numbers

will appear and you’ll be asked which number is bigger or smaller than

a given number. You can type the answer on the keyboard or select it

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LET’S LEARN GAMES

21 Mouse Training

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22 Left / Right PathLeft / Right Path

Let’s learn left and right with Percy. Listen for the direction, then use

the mouse to guide Percy left or right onto the correct track.

23 Shape Sort

Four shapes will appear on the screen. One of them is different than

the others. Use the mouse to select the one that doesn’t belong and

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Activities

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