Vtech BRIGHT BUDDIES LAPTOP User Manual

Dear Parent:

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we know that a child has the ability to do great things.

At 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

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learning products incorporate advanced technologies and extensive curriculum to encourage children of all ages to reach their potential.

When it comes to providing interactive products that enlighten, entertain and develop minds, at

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Bright Buddies™ Laptop learning toy! We at VT ech® 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 1-800267-7377 in Canada.

The VTech® Bright Buddies™ Laptop learning product is a classic preschool laptop that teaches introductory letters and numbers. Your child can select from 10 great activities, including finding letters, alphabet order, number order , counting, games and music fun. Come meet the 5 fun animal pals from FurryTown who lead the games - Dottie the Cheetah Athlete, Of ficer Barx the Police Dog, Pablo the Monkey Artist and more! The Bright Buddies™ Laptop will get your child excited about going to school! Are you ready to play? Let’s get started!

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech® Bright Buddies™ Laptop learning toy.

• One instruction manual.

WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties

and tags are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit and open it. Use a screwdriver or coin to open the battery cover.

3. Insert 3 new “AA” (UM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (The use of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.)

4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure the battery box.

BA TTER Y NOTICE

• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid leakage.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not use batteries of different types.

• Remove exhausted or new batteries from equipment when you are not going to use the unit for a long time.

• 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 BA TTERIES.

NOTE: If for some reason the product/activity stops working, then please follow

these steps:

1. Please turn the unit off.

2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.

3. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace new batteries.

4. Turn the unit on. The unit will now be ready to play again.

If, after following the above steps, you are still having a problem with the unit, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada and a service representative will be happy to help you.

TO BEGIN PLAY

1. T o begin play , press the ON button located on the top lid. Y ou will hear “Hello!” Y ou will see all of the animal pals on the LCD screen as they introduce themselves.

2. The learning toy will automatically play the activity that the activity selector is pointing to.

3. T o turn the learning toy of f, press the OFF button located on the top lid. Y ou will hear “Later!” followed by the animal pals waving goodbye on the LCD screen.

4. Slide the ACTIVITY SELECTOR to choose an activity.

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