User’s Manual 135800 MobiGo2 M 20120510.
PARE NT letter 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® 2, a revolutionary way to make learning fun with touch, motion, and sound! MobiGo® 2 is the next generation of learning. Kids can control how they play, and develop their skills using touch screen and motion applications.
CON TENTS INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 1 Included in This Package ............................................................... 1 Product Features .......................................................... 2 GETTING STARTED .............................................................. 3 Battery Installation ............................................................................ AC Adaptor ...................................................
INTR ODUCTION Introduction The MobiGo® is back and better than ever with the all new MobiGo® 2! The MobiGo® 2 has the same great touch screen and keyboard features as the original MobiGo®, but now we’ve added motion sensor and microphone controls to give your child even more ways to play.
e at duct f Pro u r es • 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® 2 on and off. If you press the ON button 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.
G ET T ING STARTED 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.
G ET T ING STARTED AC Adaptor • Using a VTech adaptor (AC/DC 7.5V 400mA or 9V 300mA ) is recommended. • Make sure the unit is turned OFF. • Plug the power jack into the 7.5V / 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.
GETT ING STARTED Inserting a Cartridge • Make sure the MobiGo® 2 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 turn the unit ON. • Turn the power OFF and pull the cartridge up to remove it. Important Cartridge Guidelines: • Push the cartridge door open and periodically check the cartridge slot for any foreign materials. • Be sure to insert the cartridge correctly.
G YOUR MOBIGO ® 2 US I N Buttons Directional Pad and Enter Button Use these to control the characters or to perform certain actions in some games. Exit Button During a game, press this button to exit the game, or press it within a menu to go back to the previous screen. Help Button Press this button when you need help in a game. The Touch Screen MobiGo® 2 features a touch sensitive LCD screen. You can use your finger or the stylus to operate the screen in a variety of ways.
G YOUR MOBIGO ® 2 US I N Screen Cleaning Procedure If your MobiGo® 2 screen gets dirty, wipe it gently with a soft cloth. 1. Dampen the cloth with a little water and wipe off the screen. 2. Wipe the screen again with a dry cloth to dry it. The Keyboard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Caps Lock Key - Press this key to change between uppercase and lowercase letters. 2 Number Lock Key - To type in a number, first press to activate number lock.
G YOUR MOBIGO ® 2 US I N Motion Controls The MobiGo® 2 comes with a built-in motion sensor for motion-controlled gaming. Move the MobiGo® 2 as directed to perform certain actions in some games. Basic Operation The following demonstrates the basic motion operations of the MobiGo® 2. Operations will vary per cartridge. Read the user’s manual that came with the cartridge you’re playing for more specific control instructions. Drive - hold the console upright and turn it left or right like a steering wheel.
G YOUR MOBIGO ® 2 US I N Tilt the console left or right. Tilt the console forward or backward. The Microphone Blow or speak into the microphone to trigger an action in some games. Settings Touch the Settings icon in the MobiGo® 2 main menu to enter the Settings menu. Name Choose this option to change the profile name. 135800 MobiGo2 M 20120510.
G YOUR MOBIGO ® 2 US I N Parent Settings Hold down the down arrow on the directional pad and then press the ? button to enter the Parent Settings. Screen Calibration If you find the touch screen isn’t responding the way it should you can come here to recalibrate the screen. Please use the stylus when doing the calibration, or the screen may not calibrate properly.
G YOUR MOBIGO ® 2 US I N Art Master Watch the pages of this coloring book come to life! Color and decorate a page. Then touch the star and move the MobiGo® 2 for a special surprise. Curriculum: Creativity Shooting Gallery Use the keyboard to play this game. Knock down the targets by typing in the letters on Easy level. Type the letters in the correct order to spell the word on difficult level. Curriculum: Letters & Vocabulary Photos Use the Learning Lodge Navigator™ to transfer pictures to the MobiGo® 2.
CO N NECTING TO THE COMPU TE R Connecting to the Computer Connect MobiGo® 2 to the internet to download new content and follow your child’s learning progress online. Note: When not using the USB cable, please ensure that the USB port cover is properly closed. Install Learning Lodge NavigatorTM to manage your downloadable content. • Insert the Learning Lodge NavigatorTM Installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. • Wait for the installation screen to come up.
CO N NECTING TO THE COMPU TE R • If the MobiGo® 2 is connected properly, you will see the message “USB Connected” appear on your MobiGo® 2 screen. You will be taken directly to the Learning Lodge Navigator™, where you can access the MobiGo® 2 home page and enjoy all of the online features. NOTE: If the power supply is interrupted during the transfer of data to and from the MobiGo® 2, the data on the MobiGo® 2 may be lost.
CO N NECTING TO THE COMPU TE R Managing the MobiGo® 2 Memory Storage The MobiGo® 2 has roughly 75 MB of internal memory storage. If your memory is getting full, you can use the Learning Lodge Navigator™ to manage the content on your MobiGo® 2. To add or remove games or e-books, connect the MobiGo® 2 to your computer using the USB cable. Go to the MobiGo® 2 home page and click on My Downloads in the menu to the left.
com puter r equir ements 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.
CAR E & MAI N TENANCE Care & Maintenance 1. Keep your MobiGo® 2 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® 2 away from water. 6. Please regularly examine the transformer, checking for damage to the cord, plug, transformer or other parts.
CAR E & MAI N TENANCE No LCD display after pressing ON button. Battery power is low. Incomplete battery installation. No AC adaptor power. There’s a cartridge inserted, but the cartridge icon is grey. Nothing happens when the MobiGo® 2 is connected to the computer. Poor game cartridge connection. USB is not properly connected. USB is connected to the computer through a USB hub. The touch screen is not Screen calibration is off. responding properly. Contents cannot be saved. Tag cannot be edited.
CAR Internet : Phone : E & MAI N TENANCE www.vtechkids.com 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada Copyright Notices Copyright 2012 VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. All Rights Reserved. VTech® and the VTech® logo are registered trademarks of VTech®. MobiGo® is a registered trademark of VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
laimer and limitation disc of l iabil ity 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.
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