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Dear Parent: At VTech® we know that a child has the ability to do great things. That’s why all of our electronic learning products are uniquely designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the best of their ability. Whether it’s learning about letters, numbers, geography or algebra, all VTech® learning products incorporate advanced technologies and extensive curriculum to encourage children of all ages to reach their potential.
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................ 1 Getting Started ........................................................................................... 2 Installing Batteries ............................................................................ 2 Replacing the Backup Battery ......................................................... 2 Powering Vapor ON and OFF .........................................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Vapor™ learning product! 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 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada. Vapor is an electronic learning aid that challenges young ranging from spelling, math and memory games, to learning and language translators.
Getting Started Installing Batteries Vapor operates on 3 “AAA” batteries (UM-4 or LR03) or a standard 9V AC center-positive adaptor (not included). 300mA To install the batteries: 1. Make sure Vapor is OFF. 2. Using a coin, loosen the screws of the battery cover. 3. Insert 3 new “AAA” batteries into the battery compartment as shown. Do not use rechargeable batteries in Vapor. 4. Close the battery cover and tighten the screws to secure the battery cover.
Important: While replacing the backup battery, the 3 “AAA” batteries must be kept in Vapor or Vapor must be connected to the AC adaptor while the adaptor is plugged in. If not, you will lose all saved information. Powering Vapor ON and OFF To turn the handheld ON, press and hold the Power button for 1 second or longer. To turn the handheld OFF, press the Power button again. Resetting Vapor If Vapor stops working or doesn’t turn on: 1.
Detaching the Handheld from the Main Unit Detach the handheld from the main unit as shown below: Attaching the Handheld to the Main Unit Attach the handheld to the main unit as shown below: 4
Your Vapor The Handheld Buttons Power Button Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to turn the handheld ON. Press this button again to turn the handheld OFF. Volume/Contrast Control Button Press this button to change the sound level of the speaker and the darkness of the screen. After pressing Volume/Contrast, a control panel will appear on the screen. Use the stylus pen or mouse to select the level.
Screen Rotate Button Press this button to change the screen direction as shown below. This button only works when the handheld is out of the main unit. Organizer Button Press this button to go to the Organizer activities. The Category Buttons Demo Button Press this button to see how the handheld detaches from the main unit.
Language Button Press this button to go to the Language activities. Mathematics Button Press this button to go to the Mathematics activities. Games Button Press this button to go to the Games activities. Applications Button Press this button to go to the Applications activities. Organizer Button Press this button to go to the Organizer activities. Smart Card Button Press this button to play the Trivia Smart Card or to list all saved data in a Memory Smart Card (see Smart Cards for details).
Number Keys Press these keys to type numbers in activities. Function Keys Press this key to confirm a selection or an answer. Press this key to exit the current screen and go back to the previous screen. Press this key to type capital letters or to use the symbols shown on the top half of some keys. Press this key to change fields or move the cursor forward. Press this key to type all capital letters. Press Caps Lock once to activate this key. Press Caps Lock again to deactivate this key.
Esc Icon Tap this icon to exit the current screen and go back to the previous screen. Main Menu Icon Tap this icon to display the main menu. Enter Icon Tap this icon to confirm a selection or an answer. Backspace Icon Tap this icon to delete the last character selected or typed. Keyboard Icon Tap this icon to use the on-screen keyboard. This is used in place of the real keyboard. To use the on-screen keyboard: 1. Tap this icon to display the on-screen keyboard. 2.
Note: These activities use the Toolbar: Slide Puzzle Maker, Q&A, Calendar, Phone Book, Face It, Diary, To Do List, Money Manager, Note Pad, Currency Converter, and Smart Cards. System Setup Icon Tap this icon to change the time and date formats, enter your personal information, set your password for Diary, select a screen saver, and turn the bubble text setting on or off. To change the time format: 1. Tap the System Setup icon to display the menu. in the System Setup menu and tap Enter. 2. Tap icon 3.
To change your password: 1. Tap the System Setup icon to display the menu. 2. Tap icon 3. Tap icon in the System Setup menu and tap Enter. . 4. Enter your current password and tap Enter. 5. Enter a new password and tap Enter. 6. Enter the new password again to confirm and then tap Enter. To select a screen saver: 1. Tap the System Setup icon to display the menu. 2. Tap icon in the System Setup menu. 3. Select one of the four screen savers by tapping on it. 4.
To select and use the screen effects: 1. Tap this icon to display the Screen Effect menu. 2. Tap the effect you want to use and tap Enter. Every time you tap the screen, this effect will make a sound and display an image. 3. To deactivate the screen effect, tap Esc. Smart Card Icon Tap this icon to play the Trivia Smart Card or to list all saved data in a Memory Smart Card (see Smart Cards for details). If there is no card in the Smart Card slot when this icon is tapped, Vapor will show an error message.
Automatic Shut-off Feature Vapor will automatically turn off to save power if it has been untouched for 8 minutes. After Vapor shuts OFF, you will need to press the Power button to restart Vapor. We recommend that you turn Vapor OFF when not playing with it. If Vapor is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries and unplug the AC adaptor.
To play Wordsearch: 1. Tap one of the letters in the word to select that word (a bar will highlight the word) and then tap Enter. 2. To highlight a word that is vertical, tap icon at the bottom of the screen. To highlight a word that is horizontal, tap icon at the bottom of the screen. Pressing the Tab button on the keyboard will also switch the bar direction. 3. Use icon matrix. or at the bottom of the screen to scroll back and forth in the 4. To see what words are hidden, tap the Help icon. 5.
To play Antonyms and Synonyms: 1. Tap on the letters to unscramble the word. As you select the letters, they will appear at the top of the screen. 2. If you mistype a letter, tap the Backspace icon to put the letter back in the scrambled area. 3. If you need to see the answer, tap the Answer/Menu icon. Mathematics Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Fractions These activities test your computing skills. A math problem will appear for you to solve within a given time limit.
Games Golf Play 9 holes on Vapor’s golf course. To play Golf: 1. Tap icons or to place the ball in the direction you want it to go. 2. Tap Enter to get ready to hit the ball. 3. Tap Enter to hit the ball. Find the Way Out In this maze, you must find the correct path to the house within a certain time limit. The trick is you must walk through all steps of the path without going over the same path more than once.
Slide Puzzle Maker Create your own puzzle and save it to unscramble later. The more difficult you make it, the harder the puzzle will be to unscramble. To create a slide puzzle: 1. Tap one of the three icons at the bottom of the screen to display their choices. The choices will appear to the right of the screen. 2. Tap an image on the right and then tap on the puzzle where you want it to appear. 3. Continue these steps until you have finished adding images. to save the image or tap Esc to exit 4.
To play Trivia: 1. After the question appears, tap icon to display the answer choices. 2. Tap the answer to highlight it and then tap Enter to confirm your answer. . Tap icon 3. If you need to read the question again, tap icon answer screen. to return to the 4. If you need to see the answer, tap the Answer/Menu icon. Strange Trivia Reference & Planet Trivia Reference These two Activities are for reference. They will build your knowledge of facts for the trivia games. Scrolling through facts: 1.
German, French, & Spanish Translators These Activities will help you learn German, French, and Spanish. To use the German, French, and Spanish Translators: 1. Select the language you want to learn, and then select the word or phrase you want translated. 2. To scroll through the words, tap icon 3. To choose another word, tap icon to return to the word list. or or at the bottom of the screen.
Face It Create pictures to use when you enter your friends' personal information in the phone book. Choose different styles of hair, clothes, and more. To create a new picture: 1. Tap the Answer/Menu icon, tap icon in the Toolbar, and tap Enter. 2. Tap on the icons to the right to make the picture. When you tap these icons, each type will appear in the frame to the left. Keep tapping the icon until you find the one you want to use. 3.
To use To Do List: 1. Use the on-screen keyboard or real keyboard to enter text. 2. To edit a task, save a task, or check a task that has been completed, highlight the task and tap the Answer/Menu icon. 3. To create a new task, tap the Answer/Menu icon and tap icon . Note: You can only make one entry per day. Money Manager Money Manager helps you track your allowance, earnings, and spending. To use Money Manager: 1.
To change the time format: Tap icon or to change from a 12-hour format to a 24-hour format. Calculator This is an eight-digit calculator for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to help with your calculations. To use Calculator: 1. Tap the on-screen numbers or use the numbers on the real keyboard. 2. If you want to rearrange the numbers on the calculator, tap icon the numbers to rearrange them. and then tap on Currency Converter Use this tool to convert foreign currency.
Trouble Shooting for Printer Errors When a printer error message appears, you may have encountered one or more of the following errors: 1. The power cable is not plugged into the electrical outlet properly. 2. The printer cable is not securely connected between the printer and Vapor. 3. The printer is not turned on. 4. The paper has jammed in the printer. 5. The printer has run out of paper. 6. The paper did not feed in time. Please check for these errors.
Note: For information on purchasing Smart Cards, refer to the attached order form or call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800267-7377 in Canada. A service representative will be happy to assist you. Activity Scoring and Levels This table lists the scoring for each of the score-keeping activities.
French Translator French Tester Spanish Translator Spanish Tester A A - Scoring Code Reference Code A B C D E F G Description Questions per round 5 Correct answer on 1st try 20 points Correct answer on 2nd try 10 points Correct answer on 3rd try 5 points Words per round 10 Correct answer 10 points Incorrect answer 0 points Questions per round 5 Correct answer within 10 chances 20 points Incorrect answer within 10 chances 0 points Complete task within a limited time 100 points Did not complete task wi
Care and Maintenance 1. Keep Vapor clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. 2. Keep Vapor out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat. 3. Remove batteries when Vapor will not be in use for a long period of time. 4. Don’t drop Vapor on hard surfaces or try to dismantle it. 5. Keep Vapor away from water. 6. Tap the screen or touch panel with the stylus pen only. Never use any sharp objects to tap the screen or touch panel.
