USER’S MANUAL My Bilingual Laptop © 2009 VTech Printed in China 91-002163-017
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® My Bilingual Laptop learning toy. My Bilingual Laptop is a powerful high-tech learning device with a compact design for children aged 3 and up who have begun preschool, and enjoy playing and learning no matter where they go! There are 60 learning activities in English & Spanish presented in an engaging game-like environment.
INTRODUCTION VTech® My Bilingual Laptop is designed with 60 fun-filled activities in English & Spanish and features a special Magic Wireless Mouse. LCD Screen Volume Button Esp/Ing Button On/Off Key INTRODUCTION The Learning Progress System re-asks questions that were answered incorrectly to help develop children’s memory skills and ensure that their learning progresses. The product is hosted by Crumb, the playful puppy who interacts with your child in many of the games.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE • one VTech® My Bilingual Laptop. • Instruction manuals. PREPARATION POWER SOURCE BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF. 2. Open the battery cover on the back of the unit. 3. Insert 3 “AA” batteries (AM-3/LR6) as illustrated. (The use of alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.) 4. Close the battery cover. PREPARATION VTech ® My Bilingual Laptop operates on 3 “AA” size batteries (AM-3/LR6).
• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment. • Do not dispose of batteries in fire. • Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries. • The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. • Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are to be used. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF To save power, the unit will automatically shut off if not used for approximately one minute. Once the unit shuts off, press the On/Off key to turn it back on.
CLICK TICK MOUSE Move the Click Tick Mouse to the right to enter the Game & Music category. Move the Click Tick Mouse to the left to enter the Number category. Move the Click Tick Mouse back to enter the Letter category . Move the Click Tick Mouse to the four corners of the screen and press the mouse button for some surprises! It is also possible to select activities by using the numbers. Press the number key from the main menu to activate this function.
DESCRIPTION OF KEYBOARD Press the Esp/Ing button to select English or Spanish mode. Press this button to turn the unit On or Off. Press the Answer button to get the answer. Press the Activities button to return to the main menu. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES NUMBERS 1. IDENTIFY THE NUMBER Pick the number among a selection of objects on the screen. Type the answer on the keyboard, or use the mouse to choose an answer and press the mouse button to confirm that answer.
3. NUMBER CHAIN Two apples with numbers fall to the ground from an apple tree and you must pick the numbered apple from the tree that goes between them. Type the answer on the keyboard, or use the mouse to choose an answer and press the mouse button to confirm that answer. 4. COUNTING VOICE Count the number of bones Crumb throws into his house. Select the correct answer from two choices (A or B) by typing in your answer on the keyboard or using the mouse to move Crumb’s bone next to your answer.
10. SMALLER HUNT Compare two objects and pick the smaller one using your mouse. LETTERS 11. UPPER CASE IDENTIFICATION Pick the upper case letter among a selection of objects on the screen. Type the answer on the keyboard, or use the mouse to choose an answer and press the mouse button to confirm that answer. A lower case letter is mixed in with three other graphic images on the screen.
your answer using the keyboard, or use the mouse to choose an answer and press the mouse button to confirm that answer. 17. CASE MATCH Same game as above, except you must match the lowercase letter. 18. RANK THE UPPER CASE Two apples with upper case letters fall to the ground from an apple tree and you must select the upper case letter from the tree that goes between them. Type the answer on the keyboard, or use the mouse to choose an answer and press the mouse button to confirm that answer.
23. SHAPE SORT Four shapes appear on the screen. Pick the one that is different using the mouse. 24. FIND THE TWINS One dog with a fur pattern appears on screen. Other dogs appear and disappear and you must press your mouse button when you see a dog with the same pattern. 25. NUMBER PUZZLE 26. VOWEL GUESS This time, the puppy randomly selects a vowel card for you to guess. Use the keyboard to make your guess. You have three chances! 27.
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. 2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat. 3. Remove batteries when the unit will not be in use for a long period of time. 4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces or try to dismantle it. 5. Do not immerse the unit in water or get the unit wet. NOTE: If for some reason the program / activity stops working or malfunctions, please follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4.
• 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 experiencing. • The actions you took right before the error message or problem occurred. Internet: Phone: www.vtechkids.com 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating and developing electronic learning aids is accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTech® take very seriously.
FCC NOTICE: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
