V-tech V.Smile Pink Pocket User manual

Dear Parent,

VTech®

, with the introduction of our V.SMILE

POCKET

™

, offers parents a

fun, healthy alternative to the world of hand-held video games. We know that

children enjoy the “big kid” feeling that comes with owning one’s very own

hand-held system, and we also understand parents’ reluctance to put these

toys into their children’s hands. Children want more independent play as they

get older, and parents want to feel comfortable that this play is providing

healthy, fun and educational benefits to their children.

With V.SMILE

POCKET

™

– an educational hand-held video game system

designed for 5-8 year-olds –

VTech®

continues its tradition of providing

unique and fun alternatives to the existing video game systems. The V.SMILE

POCKET

™

combines age-appropriate educational content with high-tech

graphics and fun game play to provide a state-of-the-art experience that kids

and parents will both love. Also, V.SMILE

POCKET

™

can be played both

on-the-go as a hand-held unit, or plugged directly into your TV for a shared,

at-home game play experience.

Both the V.SMILE

POCKET

™

and the V.SMILE

™

TV Learning System

work with the full library of

VTech®

Smartridges

™

, each based on popular

children’s characters that engage and encourage your child to play while

learning. The library continues to grow, as

VTech®

seeks to provide parents

with an almost endless selection of wholesome video games that meet the

individual needs and likes of their children.

VTech®

we are proud to provide you with a much-needed solution to the

video game dilemma, as well as another innovative way for your child to learn

while having fun. We thank you for trusting

VTech®

, with the important job of

helping your child explore a new world of learning!

Sincerely,

Your Friends at

VTech®

To learn more about the V.SMILE

POCKET

™

and other

VTech®

toys, visit

www.vtechkids.com

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech®V.SMILE POCKET™!

This unique handheld video game device was created especially for young

players. With the VTech®V.SMILE POCKET™, children can play exciting,

educational games on the go, or plug the V.SMILE POCKET™directly into

a TV for great at-home play. Either way, children will enjoy the fun and

rewards of great educational video game play, all the while playing along

on adventures with the characters that they love best.

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech®V.SMILE POCKET™

• One Smartridge™

• One AV Cable

• One Wrist Strap

• One User’s Manual

• 4 “AA” heavy duty batteries included. Alkaline batteries are recommended

for longer life and optimum performance.

WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties,

vacuum form and tags are not part of this toy and should be

discarded for your child’s safety.

INTRODUCTION

User’s

manual

Smartridge™

AV Cable

Battery

compartment

Wrist Strap

4AA batteries

V.SMILE POCKET™

PRODUCT FEATURES

“ON” Button Press this button to turn the unit ON.

“OFF” Button Press this button to turn the unit OFF. Always do this

before removing a Smartridge™.

LCD indicator Light flashes on when the unit is turned on.

TV indicator Light appears when the unit is connected to the TV

screen and the unit is turned ON.

FUNCTION JACKS

DC Power Jack Use this to connect to an adaptor.

AV Output Jack Use this to connect the unit to a TV.

Headphone Jack Use this to connect to headphones.

NOTE: V.SMILE POCKET™supports one-player mode only.

FUNCTION BUTTONS

ENTER Button Press this button to make a choice or to perform

certain game actions.

DIRECTION Button Press left, right, up, or down to direct the on-

screen cursor, or game character, to the location

you wish.

4 Color Buttons Use these buttons to choose answers in certain

activities, or to perform certain game actions.

LEARNING ZONE Button Push this button to enter the Learning Zone play

mode.

PRODUCT FEATURES

EXIT Button

OFF Button

ON Button

Smartridge™ slot

ENTER Button

HELP Button

AV output Jack

Headphone Jack

LCD screen

DIRECTION

Button

4 Color Buttons

LEARNING ZONE

Button

Contrast control

Volume control

TV Indicator

LCD Indicator

DC Power Jack

Microphone On

& OFF Button

Built-in Microphone

Microphone Indicator

Microphone Button Press the microphone button to turn the mic

on. The Mic Indicator lights up to indicate that

you can now use the built-in Microphone for any

sing along or microphone-related activities.

If you connect the unit to a TV and hear feedback

when using the microphone, try lowering the

volume setting on the TV.

EXIT Button Press this button to exit or pause a game.

HELP Button Press this button to hear helpful hints in

certain games.

Smartridge™ slot Slide in a Smartridge™ here for game and

activity play.

NOTE: Do not hold the unit by the Smartridge™ as it may cause the unit to

become disconnected.

DIRECTION AND ENTER BUTTON LEFT/RIGHT REVERSE

SWITCH

The V.SMILE POCKET™accommodates both right and left-handed players.

To switch the ENTER and DIRECTION buttons from one side to the other:

• Slide up the switch on the back of the unit as shown in the diagram.

• Roll the DIRECTION and ENTER buttons from up to down until you hear

and feel a locking sound. The DIRECTION and ENTER buttons will now

appear on opposite sides from where you started.

• To return the buttons to their original positions, perform this same

maneuver again.

PRODUCT FEATURES

HOW TO ATTACH WRIST STRAP TO THE

V.SMILE POCKET

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

• Locate the battery cover on the back of the

unit.

• Locate and remove the battery cover on the

back of the unit as indicated in the diagram.

• Insert 4 “AA” batteries as indicated in the

diagram.

• Make sure to replace the battery cover.

BATTERY NOTICE

• Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

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

• Do not mix different types of batteries. Do not mix new and used

batteries.

• Only use batteries of the recommended or equivalent type.

• Always insert batteries properly matching the plus (+) and minus (-)

signs.

FIx HANDSTRAP / GETTOMG STARTED

GETTING STARTED

• Batteries that have run out of energy must be removed from the toy.

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

• Do not use more batteries than recommended.

• Remove batteries from the toy if it will not be used for an extended period

of time.

NOTE: When the V.SMILE POCKET™is running on batteries, you may see

this icon appear on the screen . This indicates that battery

power is low, and you should replace the batteries soon. Battery

time remaining once the icon first appears is approximately 10-30

minutes, depending on the type of batteries in use. After that, the

handheld will show the screen below for 5 seconds, and then will

turn OFF automatically.

AC ADAPTOR

• Use a standard 9V 300mA AC/DC adaptor. We recommend the

use of a VTech®9V AC/DC adaptor.

• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

• Plug the power jack into the 9V socket at the lower part of the

handheld.

• Plug the AC adaptor into a wall socket.

NOTE: The use of an adaptor will override the batteries. When the toy is

not going to be in use for an extended period of time, unplug the

adaptor.

STANDARD GUIDELINES FOR ADAPTOR TOYS

• The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old.

• Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy.

• The transformer is not a toy.

• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid.

• Never use more than one adaptor.

• Do not leave the toy plugged-in for extended periods of time.

GETTING STARTED

CONNECTING TO A TV

• Make sure the handheld and TV are turned OFF.

• Slide a Smartridge™ firmly down into the slot located on the back of the

unit, matching the label on the Smartridge™ with LCD screen facing out,

to assure that it is inserted correctly as shown in the diagram.

• Connect the purple AV cable plug to the TV jack on the handheld.

- Connect the yellow plug on the V.SMILE POCKET™cable to

the yellow video input terminal on your TV.

- Connect the white plug on the V.SMILE POCKET™cable to

the white audio input terminal on your TV.

• Turn on the TV.

• Set your TV mode to accept input from the port in which your V.SMILE

POCKET™is connected. In some cases this will involve setting the TV to

“video” mode. However, since all TVs vary, please refer to your TV manual

for further details.

• Turn the V.SMILE POCKET™on by pressing the “ON” button.

• Whenthehandheldisproperlyconnected,theTVindicatorlightwillcomeon.

TO BEGIN PLAY

When the V.SMILE POCKET is not connected to a TV

• Make sure the handheld is turned OFF.

• Make sure the TV cable is disconnected from the handheld.

• Slide a Smartridge™ firmly down into the slot located on the back of the

handheld, matching the label on the Smartridge™ with LCD screen facing

out, to assure that it is inserted correctly as shown in the diagram.

• Turn the V.SMILE POCKET™on by pressing the “ON” button.

• When the handheld is operating properly, the LCD indicator light comes on.

yellow white

CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Keep your V.SMILE POCKET™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. Remove the batteries when not using it for an extended period of time.

4.Avoid dropping it. Never try to dismantle it.

5. Always keep the V.SMILE POCKET™away from water.

WARNING

A very small percentage of the public, due to an existing condition, may

experience epileptic seizures or momentary loss of consciousness when

viewing certain types of ashing colors or patterns, especially on television.

While the V.SMILE POCKET™does not contribute to any additional risks, we

do recommend that parents supervise their children while they play video

games. If your child experiences dizziness, altered vision, disorientation, or

convulsions, discontinue use immediately and consult your physician.

Please note that focusing on a television and LCD screen at close range

and handling joystick controls for a prolonged period of time may cause

fatigue or discomfort. We recommend that children take a 15 minute break

for every hour of play.

TROUbLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Reason Solution

No LCD display but

can hear sound

After some time,

the LCD will turn

o

Press any key and the LCD should display again.

LCD display but with

no sound

Volume is turned

down

Adjust the volume control.

The Headphone is

connected

Unplug headphones from the headphone jack.

No LCD or sound but

TV indicator light

is ON

Cable is plugged

into AV jack

Unplug the AV cable from the AV output jack.

TV indicator ON but

no picture on TV

Incorrect TV

connection

Make sure that the yellow plug of the AV cable

is connected to the Video IN terminal (Usually

yellow) of the TV.

Incorrect TV mode

selected

Make sure that the TV is set to “Video” mode.

Some TVs have several video inputs – please

make sure you selected the video input that

matches the video port connected to the V.SMILE

POCKET™ unit.

CARE & MAINTENANCE / WARNING / TROUbLESHOOTING

TV or LCD display

turns ON and OFF

immediately

Battery power low Replace battery.

The LCD or TV

light on the unit is

ON, but there is no

picture (or incorrect

picture) on the TV

or LCD, and pressing

the OFF Button has

no eect.

Program needs to

be reset

Disconnect all power supplies (batteries and

adaptor), then reconnect all power supplies.

Press the ON Button.

If the problem persists, remove the Smartridge.

Inspect the inside of the Smartridge by pushing

up the protective sleeve on the bottom of the

Smartridge. Clean the inside piece with a dry, soft

cloth. Then, re-insert the Smartridge and press the

ON Button.

The picture on LCD

is correct but the

pictture on TV is

black and white

Non-matching

color system

Make sure that the TV is set to the correct TV

system (e.g. NTSC or Auto).

Cable connection

problem

Make sure that the video cable is rmly connected

to the video input of the TV and video setup of

V.SMILE POCKET™ .

There is a picture on

the TV, but no sound.

TV setting Raise the volume of the TV, and make sure it is

not set to “Mute.”

Cable connection

problem

Make sure that the white and/or red plug is rmly

connected to the audio input of the TV.

Program needs to

be reset

Disconnect all power supplies (batteries and

adaptor), then reconnect all power supplies.

Press the ON Button.

If the problem persists, remove the Smartridge.

Inspect the inside of the Smartridge by pushing

up the protective sleeve on the bottom of the

Smartridge. Clean the inside piece with a dry, soft

cloth. Then, re-insert the Smartridge and press the

ON Button.

No sound coming

through Microphone The microphone is

turned OFF

Press the microphone ON/OFF Button to turn the

microphone ON. The sound from the microphone

can only be heard when the V.SMILE POCKET™ is

connected to either A. a TV or B. earphones. The

microphone sound will not be heard through the

speakers of the V.SMILE POCKET™.

TROUbLESHOOTING

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