V-tech Tote & Go Laptop User manual

Dear Parent,

At VTech®we know how important the ﬁrst day of school is

for your child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important

event, VTech®has developed the Preschool Learning™ series of

interactive toys.

Preschool Learning™ features fun characters and inviting

school themes that use technology to capture a child’s attention

and teach important preschool skills like spelling, counting and

the alphabet. These vital skills are taught in a way that’s both fun

and highly engaging to maintain a child’s interest. Children will

also be introduced to fun school subjects such as art class, music

class and even recess! With Preschool Learning™, learning is

fun from day one!

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®

To learn more about Preschool Learning™ and other VTech®toys, visit

www.vtechkids.com

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Tote & Go Laptop PlusTM

learning toy!

The VTech®Tote & Go Laptop PlusTM is a fun laptop that introduces

age-appropriate curriculum through 30 engaging activities. A friendly

monkey character 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®Tote & Go Laptop PlusTM learning toy

• One user’s manual

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.

Introduction

LETTER

BUTTONS

NUMBER

BUTTONS

LCD SCREEN

MOUSE

CHALLENGE

YOURSELF

BUTTON

ANSWER BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTONACTIVITIES BUTTON

ON/OFF

BUTTON

VOLUME

BUTTON

DETACHABLE

MOUSE PAD

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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.

• 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.

• Do not dispose of batteries in ﬁre.

Getting Started

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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.

3. NUMBER BUTTONS

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

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.

Product Features

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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 button then move the mouse down, then left or right

to adjust the background music on or off.

8. CHALLENGE YOURSELF BUTTON

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

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

9. MOUSE

Move the mouse left, right, forwards and backwards to select an answer

in related activities.

Press the mouse to conﬁrm an answer in related activities.

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

animations.

10. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preserve battery life, the VTech®Tote & Go Laptop PlusTM will

automatically turn off after several minutes without input. The unit can

be turned on again by pressing the button.

Product Features

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ACTIVITIES

LETTERS

1. Uppercase (capital) Letters

An uppercase letter appears on the screen, type the correct letter on

the keyboard to hear the letter and related word identiﬁed.

2. Lowercase (small) Letters

A lowercase letter appears on the screen, type the correct letter on the

keyboard to hear the letter and related word identiﬁed.

3. Letter Phonics

Press a letter button to hear its phonic sound identiﬁed.

4. Hidden Letter

A letter hidden in a picture is shown on the screen, identify it and then

type the correct letter on the keyboard.

5. Odd One Out

The screen will show several letters in the same letter case except for

one which is in a different letter case. 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 the mouse button to conﬁrm.

6. Case Match

A letter appears on the pin in a bowling game. Choose the matching

bowling ball which will knock down the letter pin.You can type this letter

on the keyboard or choose the correct letter by moving the mouse and

pressing the mouse button to conﬁrm.

7. Letter Order

Several letters line up in alphabetical order with the middle one missing.

Press the letter button to ﬁnd the one that completes the order.

Activities

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8. Beginning Letter

A word with the ﬁrst letter missing will appear on the screen. Type in

the missing letter that completes the word.

9. Missing Letter

A word with a letter missing will appear on the screen. Type in the

missing letter that completes the word.

10. Typing Fun

Letters appear from the left corner of the screen. Press the matching

letter button to shoot the letter as soon as possible.

NUMBERS

11. Name the Number

A number appears on the screen. Type the correct number on the

keyboard to hear it identiﬁed.

12. Number Search

A group of numbers will be shown. Choose the correct number from

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

and pressing the mouse button to conﬁrm.

13. Number Order

Several numbers line up in number order with the middle one missing.

Press the number button to ﬁnd the one that completes the order.

14. Kick One Out

The screen will show several numbers in order except for one which is

not in this order. 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 conﬁrm.

15. Let’s Count

Some objects are counted one by one on screen. Answer the question

by typing the number on the keyboard or select it from the options by

moving the mouse and pressing the mouse button to conﬁrm.

Activities

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16. Counting Challenge

Some objects appear on screen. Count the objects and type your

answer on the keyboard.

17. Which is More?

Two different numbers of objects appear on each side of the screen.

Choose which side has more by moving the mouse and press the

mouse button to conﬁrm.

18. Which is Less?

Two different numbers of objects appear on each side of the screen.

Choose which side has less by moving the mouse and press the mouse

button to conﬁrm.

19. Find the Number

A number is shown on a card, then the card is shufﬂed with some other

cards. Watch carefully to ﬁnd the correct card by moving the mouse

and press the mouse button to conﬁrm.

20. Bigger or Smaller?

Choose which number is bigger or smaller than the ﬁrst number shown.

You can type the answer on the keyboard or select it by moving the

mouse and press the mouse button to conﬁrm.

GAMES & MUSIC

21. Mouse Training

The monkey is hurrying home! Use the mouse to guide the monkey

through the maze.

22. Left / Right Path

Control the mouse to help the monkey jump left or right by following

the instructions. Be careful not to fall into the water.

23. Shape Sorting

Four shapes appear on the screen. Find the different one by using the

mouse and press the mouse button to conﬁrm.

Activities

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24. Find the Twins

An animal appears on the screen, then the same animal with different

patterns appears one by one. Find the matching animal by using the

mouse and press the mouse button to conﬁrm.

25. Who’s the Biggest?

Three different sizes of objects appear on the screen. Find the one that is

the biggest by using the mouse and press the mouse button to conﬁrm.

26. Shadow Search

An object appears on the screen, then some shadows appear one

by one. Find the object’s shadow by using the mouse and press the

mouse button to conﬁrm.

27. Space Adventure

The monkey goes on a space adventure and has to pass through the

planet’s cave to continue his journey. Help him navigate his spaceship

by using the mouse.

28. Music Composer

Type the note keys to make your own song and press the mouse conﬁrm

button to hear your composition.

29. Music box

The monkey plays the piano after you select the melody from the

keyboard. Select a melody by pressing one of the 10 note keys on

the keyboard.

30. Challenge Yourself

Are you ready for a challenge? You will be randomly given each of the

previous activities one by one to play.

You can also press the Challenge Yourself Button for direct access

to this activity.

Activities

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