User’s Manual
ter ENT let PAR Dear Parent, At VTech®, we know how much you enjoy staying on top of the hottest trends and having the most high-tech gadgets around. We also know that your kids feel the same way. With that in mind, we developed MobiGo™, a revolutionary way to make learning fun with touch! MobiGo™ is the next generation of learning. Kids can control how they play, and develop the skills of using touch applications.
TENTS CON Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability ............... 1 Introduction ..................................................................... 2 Included in This Package ......................................................... 2 Product Features .......................................................... 3 BATTERIES .............................................................................. 4 Battery Installation ...................................................................
Disc laimer and Limitatio n of liab ility Disclaimer and Limitation of liability VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this handbook. VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. 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.
ODUCTION INTR Introduction With the MobiGo™ Touch Learning System, kids have a fun new way of learning right at their fingertips. Thanks to great touch screen games that require players to use their fingers in ways that mimic real life motions, kids will feel like they’re a part of the action.
d uc Pro t features • Sliding Screen Slide the screen up or down to show or hide the keyboard. NOTE: For your own safety, please do NOT place your fingers under the hinge mechanism that controls the sliding of the screen. • ON/OFF Button Press this button to turn the MobiGo™ on and off. If you press ON while playing a game, it will start over from the beginning. • Directional Pad Press the directional pad left, right, up, or down to control the characters in some games.
ERIES BATT Battery Installation • Make sure the unit is turned OFF. • Locate the battery covers on the back of the unit. • Remove the covers as illustrated. • Insert 4 X 1.5v size AA AM-3 or LR6 batteries (not included) as illustrated. • Make sure to replace the battery covers. Battery Notice • Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid leakage. • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
DAPTOR AC A AC Adaptor 300mA • Use a standard 9V 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 upper right corner of the unit (see illustration). • Plug the AC adaptor into a wall socket. NOTE: 1. 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. 2.
TING STARTED GE T Insert the Cartridge • Make sure the MobiGo™ is turned OFF. • Insert the MobiGo™ cartridge with the label side facing up, and push it until it clicks into place. • Press the ON Button to begin. • To remove your game, first turn the power off. Pull the cartridge up to remove it. Important Cartridge Guidelines: • Always check the MobiGo™ edge connector for any foreign materials by pushing the cartridge door to open it. • Always be sure to insert the cartridge correctly.
TING STARTED GE T Important touch screen guidelines • Touch the screen lightly with the tip of your finger. • Use only enough pressure as needed to operate the game. Excessive pressure may damage the touch screen. • Do not touch the screen with any sharp or hard objects, or you might scratch the screen. • To protect the MobiGo™ when it’s not in use, store it in the MobiGo™ Carrying Case (sold separately).
ting started ge t to open the onscreen 3 Symbol Key - Press symbol list. Touch the arrows to scroll through the symbols. Then touch a symbol to select it. 4 Help Key - Press this key if you need help in a game. Or press the Help Button (located to the right of the touch screen). 5 Space Bar - Press this key to add a blank space. 6 Left & Right Keys - Press these keys to move the cursor left or right. They can also be used in place of the left and right arrows on the directional pad in some games.
ting started ge t Before you can connect the MobiGo™ to your computer, you need to install the software and register on the MobiGo™ website. To begin the software download and registration process, please go to http://www.vtechkids.com/download to download the setup file and registration guide. Once the setup process is complete, connect the MobiGo™ to the computer using the USB cable provided.
ting started ge t Computer Requirements PC Hardware Requirements: CPU: Pentium® 4, 1 GHz or above Memory: 256MB Video Adaptor: Graphics card with 1024 x 768 at 16 or 32 bit color Monitor Resolution: 1024 x 768 USB 1.
TOUCH & LEARN GAME PACK THE User Profile Personalize your MobiGo™ by entering your name and creating a user profile. The profile stores your progress and high score information, which can then be uploaded to the web. However, only one user profile can be stored at a time. Other users can still play the MobiGo™ by touching the guest icon on the profile screen, but their records will not be saved. To select your user profile, touch your name on the profile screen.
TOUCH & LEARN GAME PACK THE Activities Level Choose Easy or Difficult level before each game. Space Challenge Find the number that comes next or solve the math problem to figure out which spaceship to target. Then, tap the spaceship with the correct number! Curriculum: Number Sequence & Addition Fantastic Forest Sam the Squirrel needs your help getting home! Help him cross the woods by drawing the correct lines and shapes. Curriculum: Lines & Shapes Shooting Gallery Use the keyboard to play this game.
TOUCH & LEARN GAME PACK THE Wild Fun Tap the animal that’s different from the others! Let’s see how many differences you can spot before time runs out! Ready? Go! Curriculum: Observation Ice Escape Help the penguin find some fish to feed his hungry tummy! Flick the ice blocks to move them and make a path so that the penguin can get to the fish. If you get stuck and can’t figure out how to get to the fish, press the Enter button to start over again on the current screen.
C AR E & MAINTENANCE Care & Maintenance 1. Keep your MobiGo™ 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 MobiGo™ away from water. 6.
ub tro leshooting Troubleshooting Before seeking assistance, check the following information. Problem LCD display works but there’s no sound Possible Reason Volume is turned down The headphones are connected Battery power is low LCD display turns ON and OFF immediately No picture (or incorrect Program needs to picture) on LCD, and be reset pressing the OFF button has no effect.
hn Tec ical support 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 located on the back of the display panel).
