VTech A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SPONGE User Manual

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User’s Manual

Dear Parent,

At VTech

®

, we know that every year, children are asking to play
video games at younger and younger ages. At the same time, we
understand the hesitation of most parents to expose their children
to the inappropriate content of many popular video games. How can
you feel confident in allowing your children to play these games,
and still educate and entertain them in a healthy, age-appropriate
manner?

Our solution to this on-going debate is the

V.Smile™ TV Learning

System – a unique video game system created especially for children

aged 3 to 8. The

V.Smile™ TV Learning System combines a kid-

friendly design, age-appropriate curriculum, entertaining graphics,
and fun game play into a unique experience that your child will
love and you can support. The

V.Smile™ TV Learning System

engages your child with two modes of play: the Learning Adventure

- an exciting exploratory journey in which learning concepts are
seamlessly integrated, and the Learning Zone - a series of games
designed to focus on specific school skills in a fun, engaging way. Both
of these educational modes offer your child hours of learning fun.

As part of the V.Smile™ TV Learning System, VTech

®

offers a
library of game Smartridges™ based on popular children’s
characters that engage and encourage your child to play while
learning. The library is organized into three levels of educational
play – Early Learners (ages 3-5), Junior Thinkers (ages 4-6) and
Master Minds (ages 6-8) – so that the educational content of the
system grows with your child.

At 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™ TV Learning System and other

VTech® toys, visit www.vtechkids.com

INTRODUCTION

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a sponge? Here’s
your chance to find out! Join SpongeBob for a normal abnormal day
in Bikini Bottom, as he takes on such exciting ev eryday adventures
as getting dressed, flipping patties at the Krusty Krab, crashing his
way through a boating lesson, and rocking out at the best house
party ever. Can you walk a mile in SpongeBob ’ s squishy , spongy
shoes? Let’s find out!

STEP 1: Choose Your Play Mode

Move the joystick up or down to choose the play mode you want.
Press the

ENTER button when you have finished.

Learning Adventure

Learning Zone
Options

Learning Adventure

In this play mode, you can experience a day in the life of SpongeBob
through seven games. Choose Adventure Play to play through the
games in story order , or Quick Play to play the games in any order.

(1) Adventure Play

When you turn the unit OFF, V. Smile™ remembers your place in the
Learning Adventure game. To continue your adventure, simply turn
the unit back

ON and select “Continue” under the Adventure Play

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menu. Please note that you can only do this if “A Day in the Life
of a Sponge” has not been removed from the unit, and the power
supply has not been interrupted.

(2) Quick Play

In the Quick Play menu, use the joystick to highlight a game, and
press ENTER to begin play. Note: For the details of all Learning
Adv enture games, please refer to the “Activities - Learning
Adventure” section.

Learning Zone

In this play mode, you can play four shorter games that focus on
specific learning skills.

Options

In this screen, you can turn the background music on and off.

STEP 2: Choose Your Game Settings

Move the joystick up or down to choose “Continue Game” or “New
Game. ” Press the ENTER button when you have finished.

Continue Game
New Game

Continue Game: Choose this setting to continue a previous adventure
from where you left off.

New Game: Choose this setting to start an adventure from the
beginning.

Learning Adventure Mode:

If you are playing for the first time or have selected “New Game, ”
you will be asked to choose your game settings. (D efault settings
will be Level = Easy, Player = 1 Player.) If you have selected “Continue
Game, ”the system will use the game settings from your previous game.

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Learning Zone Mode:

To change the game settings in the Learning Zone, select the “Level
& Player” icon at the right bottom corner of the Learning Zone
menu screen and adjust the settings. (Default settings are Level =
Easy, Player = 1 Player.)

On the game settings screen:

1. Move the joystick left, right, up or down to scroll between
different settings, and press the ENTER button to choose one.

2. Move the joystick down to the

icon and press ENTER.

STEP 3: Start Your Game

For Learning Adventure, please see the “Activi ties-Learning
Adventure” section of this manual.

For Learning Zone, please see the “Activities-Learning Zone” section
of this manual.

FEATURES

HELP Button

When you press the HELP button, the activity instructions will
be repeated.

EXIT Button

When you press the EXIT button, the game will pause. A “Quit Game?”
message will pop up to make sure you want to quit.

Move the joystick left to

to leave the game or right to to

cancel the exit screen and keep playing. Press

ENTER to make

your choice.

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