User’s Manual
Manny’s Construction Laptop
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Dear Parent,
At VTech®, we know how important the first day school is for your
child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event, VTech® has
developed the Preschool Learning™ series interactive ts.
Preschool Learning™ features fun characters and inviting school themes
that use technology to capture a child’s aention and teach important
preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet. ese vital skills
are taught in a way that's bh fun and highly engaging to maintain a
child's interest. Children will also be introduced to fun school suects
such as art cla, music cla and even rece! With Preschool Learning™,
learning is fun om day one!
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at’s why all our electronic learning products are uniquely designed
to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the best their
ability. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the important job
helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Julia Fitzgerald
Vice President, Marketing
VTech Electronics, NA
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Manny’s Construction
Laptop!
You break it, we fix it! Handy Manny has the best repair shop in town,
but he needs your help to finish all the repairs today. Pat is there to hit the
nails, Felipe can turn the screws and you can also use the number buttons
and letter buttons to help. If you press the bilingual button, you can learn
some basic Spanish too! Don’t forget to use Stretch to select your answer
on the screen. We’ve got a job to do, let’s go!
LCD SCREEN
ON/OFF BUTTON
VOLUME BUTTON
SCREW KEYS
BILINGUAL BUTTON
ACTIVITY BUTTON
NAIL BUTTONS
SCREW KEYS
NUMBER BUTTONS
REPEAT BUTTON
LETTER BUTTONS
ENTER BUTTON
CURSOR MOUSE
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech® Manny’s Construction Laptop
• One User’s 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.
Introduction
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NOTE: Please keep this user’s manual as it contains
important information.
Unlock the packaging locks:
Rotate the packaging lock 90
degrees counterclockwise.
Pull out the packaging lock.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turnedMake sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom
of the unit.
3. Open the battery cover.
4. In s tall 3 ne w “A A” (A M-3/LR6)
batteries into the compartment as
illustrated. (The use of new alkaline
batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.)
5. Replace the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid
leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)
or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
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• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be
used for an extended period of time
• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.
• 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
BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF BUTTON
To turn the unit ON, press the ON/OFF
BUTTON.
2. VOLUME BUTTON
Press the VOLUME BUTTON to decrease
or increase the volume.
3. BILINGUAL BUTTON
Press the BILINGUAL BUTTON to learn
Spanish.
Product Features
4. ACTIVITY BUTTON
Press the ACTIVITY BUTTON to exit
an activity and go back to the activity selection
menu.
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5. SCREW KEYS
Use Felipe to turn the SCREW KEYS to learn
colors and shapes, and fix the objects in the
Repair Job game. The turning animation will
be shown on screen at the same time.
6. NAIL BUTTONS
Use Pat to hit the NAIL BUTTONS to learn
colors and shapes, and fix the objects in the
Repair Job game. The hitting animation will be
shown on screen at the same time.
7. NUMBER BUTTONS
Press the NUMBER BUTTONS to learn and
answer questions in related activities.
8. LETTER BUTTONS
Press the LETTER BUTTONS to learn and
answer questions in related activities.
9. REPEAT BUTTON
Press the REPEAT BUTTON to hear an
instruction or question repeated.
10. CURSOR MOUSE (STRETCH)
Move the CURSOR MOUSE to make a
selection on the screen. Press the ENTER
BUTTON to confirm an answer. The mouse
can be moved in four directions.
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11. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech® Manny’s Construction
Laptop will automatically turn off after several minutes of inactivity.
The unit can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF
BUTTON.
TO BEGIN PLAY
1. To begin play, press the ON/OFF BUTTON.
2. You will see a short animation before being asked to choose an activit
in the selected mode. Use the CURSOR MOUSE to scroll through
the activities on the screen. These will scroll automatically if there is
no input. To select an activity, press the ENTER BUTTON when your
chosen activity is shown on the screen.
ACTIVITIES
1. Exploring
Press the buttons to hear numbers, letters, colors and shapes identified.
Press the NUMBER BUTTONS again to hear each number spoken
in Spanish. Press the BILINGUAL BUTTON to hear some useful
Spanish phrases.
2. Repair Job
We’ve got a job to do! Help Manny fix the objects that have been
broken by using the tools to either hit the nails or turn the screws
according to the instructions. Press the BILINGUAL BUTTON to
hear the Spanish translation of the number used in each instruction.
3. Counting
Watch carefully and count when the tools are working, then fill in
the correct number on the screen. Press the NUMBER BUTTONS
to answer. Press the BILINGUAL BUTTON to hear the Spanish
translation of the number that has been counted.
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4. Fix the Letter
Help fix the broken letter shown on the screen by pressing the matching
letter button. Press the LETTER BUTTONS to answer and press the
BILINGUAL BUTTON to hear the Spanish translation of the letter
that needs to be fixed.
5. Jump-In
Help collect the hammers as they fall down and avoid getting any
apples in the toolbox. Move the CURSOR MOUSE left and right to
play. In this game, you can press the BILINGUAL BUTTON to hear
some useful Spanish phrases.
6. Stretch’s Numbers
Fill in the missing number to complete the number sequence. Press
the NUMBER BUTTONS to answer and press the BILINGUAL
BUTTON to hear the Spanish translation of the missing number.
7. Fix the Picture
Find the missing half to complete the picture. Move the CURSOR
MOUSE to select your answer and press the ENTER BUTTON to
confirm. Press the BILINGUAL BUTTON to learn the Spanish words
for a variety of objects.
8. Repair List
Help Manny find the items on the repair list. Press the LETTER
BUTTONS to find the corresponding objects. Press the BILINGUAL
BUTTON to hear the Spanish translation of the items that need to be
found.
9. Safety
Watch carefully to decide if the action shown on screen is safe to do,
or not. If the action is safe, use the CURSOR MOUSE to select the
answer option “Yes” on the screen. If not, use the CURSOR MOUSE
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to select the answer option “No”. In this game, press the BILINGUAL
BUTTON to hear some useful Spanish phrases.
10. Quiz
Manny is playing a quiz game with the tools. To help the tools
find the correct answer, press the NUMBER BUTTONS, LETTER
BUTTONS, NAIL BUTTONS or SCREW BUTTONS to answer.
Press the BILINGUAL BUTTON to hear the Spanish translation of
the numbers, letters and objects.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
source.
3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period
of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to
moisture or water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working or malfunctions,
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 the batteries.
4. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.
5. If the product still does not work, replace with a new set of batteries.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada and a service
representative will be happy to help you.
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Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
•
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
•
Caution : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing Preschool Learning products is
accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTech® take very
seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the
information, which forms the value of our products. However,
errors sometimes can occur. It is important for you to know
that we stand behind our products and encourage you to call
our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the
U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada with any problems and/or
suggestions that you might have. A service representative will be
happy to help you.
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