V-tech VPort User manual

User’s Manual

vPort™

Printed in China

91-01541-000

Dear Parent,

At VTech

, we know that kids have a lot to juggle these days - busy school

schedules, sports, extracurricular activities, and of course, homework. That’s

why we created the XL Series™- an innovative line of portable learning

companions designed to fit the always on-the-go lifestyle of your school-

aged child.

The XL Series™ is a powerful system of learning tools that helps give your

child the much-needed competitive edge in school through fun, age

appropriate activities - and helps them learn essential skills. Created with

portability in mind, XL products have a sleek, compact design in both

handheld and notebook formats that allow kids to bring the learning fun

anywhere, anytime. Plus, all the XL Series™ products are easily connectable

to a PC and the Internet. Using the vPort accessory, kids can wirelessly

access reference tools or download new educational activity sets for their

XL Series™ products.

At VTech

, we are committed to creating fun learning toys that foster a

child’s intellectual and social development. We thank you for trusting VTech

with the important job of helping your child succeed in school!

Sincerely,

Your Friends at VTech

To learn more about XL Series™ and other VTech

toys, visit www.vtechkids.com

(US) or www.vtechuk.com (UK).

vPort™

Thank you for purchasing the VTech

vPort™ learning accessory. The

vPort™ is truly the “hub” of the XL Series™, offering wireless, convenient

connectivity to the PC and Internet for all items in the series. vPort™ is

a PC-connectable accessory that will create a wireless connection between

XL Series™ devices and a consumer’s PC and the Internet. With the

vPort™, you can download fun new activity sets from VTech

’s secure

website, or you can upload your favorite creative masterpieces - virus-free,

and at no additional cost! With the vPort™, your XL Series™ product

will grow with your child, always providing them with something new to do

and learn. And you can connect just by pointing your XL device at the

vPort™ and pressing the ‘Sync’ button - it’s that simple!

Get connected to school success. Excel with the XL Series™!

• Requires pre-existing access to Internet Service Provider and USB port

on PC

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 800-521-2010

in the US, 1-800-267-7377 in Canada, or (01235) 546810 in the UK.

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

rights reserved. VTech®and the VTech®logo are registered trademarks of VTech®. All other trademarks

are property of their respective owners.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

VTech®Electronics North America, L.L.C. and VTech®Electronics Europe plc and its suppliers assume

no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this guide. VTech®Electronics

North America, L.L.C. and VTech®Electronics Europe plc and its suppliers assume no responsibility

for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this software. VTech®Electronics

North America, L.L.C. and VTech®Electronics Europe plc and its suppliers assume no responsibility

for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs.

Be sure to make backup copies of important data on other media to protect against data loss.

Important!

Please read the VTech®End User Software License Agreement and other respective license

agreements before using the accompanying software programs. Using any part of the software indicates

that you accept the terms of the VTech®End User Software License Agreement.

Credits

The Apache Software License, Version 1.1

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided

that the following conditions are met:

1. Redistribution of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and

the following disclaimer.

2. Redistribution in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and

the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if any, must include the following

acknowledgement:

“This product includes software developed by the Apache Software Foundation (http://

www.apache.org/). Alternately, this acknowledgement may appear in the software itself, if and

wherever such third-party acknowledgements normally appear.”

4. The names “Xerces” and “Apache Software Foundation” must not be used to endorse or promote

products derived from this software without prior written permission. For written permission, please

contact [email protected].

5. Products derived from this software may not be called “Apache”, nor may “Apache” appear in

their name, without prior written permission of the Apache Software Foundation.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESSED or IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE

SOFTWARE FOUNDATION or ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,

INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, or CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS or SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, or

PROFITS; or BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF

LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, or TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE or

OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED

OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

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This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many individuals on behalf of the Apache

Machines, Inc., http://www.ibm.com. For more information on the Apache Software Foundation, please

see <http://www.apache.org/>.

VTech®vPort™

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the vPort™community! Now with the vPort™, you can download fun new games and activities

from VTech®’s secure website, or you can upload your favorite creative masterpieces - virus-free, and

at no additional cost! Save your telephone book and your scheduler data to PC for an easy backup.

There’s always something new to do when you have the vPort™.

The vPort™ is convenient and easy-to-use, creating wireless, infrared connectivity to PC and Internet.

You can connect just by pointing your XL device at the vPort™ and pressing the ‘Sync’ button -

it’s that simple! Please take care that your PC is following the system requirements and then install

the CD-ROM applications on your PC first.

• Requires pre-existing access to Internet Service Provider and USB connector on PC.

PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Please check that your PC fulfills the below listed PC system requirements:

Pentium®400MHz Base Processor or higher

Microsoft®Windows®98 / ME / 2000 or XP

64MB RAM

95MB hard disk space or higher

640x480 screen resolution or higher

16 bits high colour or higher

4x CD ROM drive or higher

Mouse or other pointing device

USB port

IE 5.5 or higher

Internet Access (minimum: with 28.8K modem)

Please note: vPort™ is PC-compatible, not Macintosh-compatible.

CONNECTING VPORT™ TO YOUR PC

Switch your PC on. Plug the USB connector of vPort™ into the USB

connector of your PC. When connecting the vPort™ to the PC the

first time, there will appear a window asking you whether you want

to install a new external device driver or not. Please click on YES.

Then follow the instructions on screen to install the USB driver. During

installation, system may require your Windows CD. After finishing the

installation, your vPort™ is now ready to transfer.

After you have installed the USB driver at the first time, you don’t have to install it again. PC

will detect the vPort™ automatically when it is plugged in.

Please note: The vPort™ doesn’t require any battery. It will draw power from PC through

the USB connector.

WORKING POSITION FOR IR COMMUNICATION

Locate the two units with their IR lenses facing to each other and at the same level.

NOTE : 1. It is recommended to have the best working distance between 5cm and 45cm (2 inches

and 1.5 feet).

2. It is not recommended to work under direct sunlight.

3. If IR does not communicate, try to move the unit towards / backwards a bit and then

try again.

INSIDE THE CD-ROM

VTech®Desktop Software for different products

Microsoft®Internet Explorer 6.0.2

Adobe®Acrobat®Reader™ 5.0.5

INSTALLING THE VTECH®DESKTOP SOFTWARE

Important!

Before you begin installation, save your work and quit all applications on your computer.

1. Place the vPort™ CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. Setup should start

automatically.

2. If Setup does not begin automatically:

Go to the Windows Start menu, click Run, and then type d:\autorun (NOTE: If your CD-ROM

drive is not the “d” drive, then use the appropriate letter to indicate it.) Then follow the instructions

on your PC screen.

3. The setup menu will pop up. Choose the learning product that you own from the menu and

then follow the instructions on your PC screen.

4. Click Finish at the Setup Complete screen to complete the software installation.

5. NOTE: If you need more information on how to use the Desktop Software, please refer to your

learning unit’s manual. Or you can always press F1 for HELP while you are in your Desktop

Software.

6. NOTE: If you own a XL-Series product, you will need to create a desktop software account after

installation is complete.

INSTALLING THE NETLINK DICTIONARY AND ENCYCLOPEDIA

1. Place the vPort™ CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. Setup should start

automatically.

2. If Setup does not begin automatically:

Go to the Windows Start menu, click Run, and then type d:\autorun (NOTE: If your CD-ROM

drive is not the “d” drive, then use the appropriate letter to indicate it.) Then follow the instructions

on your PC screen.

3. The setup menu will pop up. Choose the Netlink Dictionary and Encyclopedia and then follow

the instructions on your PC screen.

4. Click Finish at the Setup Complete screen to complete the software installation.

5. NOTE: If you need more information on how to use the Netlink application, please refer to the

HELP function while you are in the Netlink application.

INSTALLING OTHER BUNDLED APPLICATIONS

The vPort™ CD-ROM includes additional applications:

Microsoft®Internet Explorer 6.0.2

Adobe®Acrobat®Reader™ 5.0.5

1. Place the vPort™ CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. Setup should start

automatically.

2. If Setup does not begin automatically:

Go to the Windows Start menu, click Run, and then type d:\autorun (NOTE: If your CD-ROM

drive is not the “d” drive, then use the appropriate letter to indicate it.) Then follow the instructions

on your PC screen.

3. The setup menu will pop up. Choose the application you want to install.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Click Finish to complete the installation.

6. NOTE: You may be prompted to restart your computer.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Keep your vPort™ clean by wiping it with a SLIGHTLY damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives.

2. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat.

3. Avoid dropping it. NEVER try to dismantle it.

4. Always keep your vPort™ away from water.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we encourage you to visit us

online or contact our Consumer Services Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you

might have. A support representative will be happy to assist you. Before requesting support, please

be ready to provide or include the information below:

• 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 receiving.

• The actions you took right before the error message or problem.

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