VTech NITROVISION User Manual

2006 © VTech

Printed in China

91-02195-000

Nitro Vision™

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 2 INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

SECTION 2 SET-UP

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION

CHAPTER 3 PRODUCT FEATURES

SECTION 3 ACTIVITIES

CHAPTER 1 MAIN UNIT

CHAPTER 2 CARTRIDGE 1: LANGUAGE LAUNCHER

CHAPTER 3 CARTRIDGE 2: SCIENCE & NATURE

CHAPTER 4 CARTRIDGE 3: DISCOVER THE WORLD

CHAPTER 5 CARTRIDGE 4: MATH EXPLORER

SECTION 4 CARE & MAINTENANCE

CHAPTER 1 CARE & MAINTENANCE

CHAPTER 2 TROUBLESHOOTING

CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT

CHAPTER 4 OTHER INFO

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing your VTech® Nitro Vision™.

Your Nitro Vision™ is an electronic learning tool that challenges young minds with 41 activities in different categories as diverse as Language Skills, Math, Spanish, Science, Geography and History.

Cartridge Storage Compartment

Power Indicator Light

ON/OFF Button

Infrared Receiver

Cartridge Slot

Reset Button

Main Menu Hot Key

Battery Compartment

Personal Profile Hot Key

Progress Report Hot Key

Caps Lock Light

INTRODUCTION

Infrared Emitter

Cursor Key

Mouse Pad

Interactive Mouse

Cartridge Hot Key

Mouse Jack

4 Bonus Activity Cartridges

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• Nitro Vision™ Console

• Interactive Infrared (IR) Keyboard

• Mouse Pad

• Interactive Mouse

• 4 Bonus Activity Cartridges: Language Launcher, Science & Nature,

Discover the World, Math Explorer

• Instruction Manual

WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tabs are not

part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.

SET-UP

GETTING STARTED

Before playing for the ﬁrst time, be sure you have inserted 3 “C”-sized batteries into the console unit, and 2 “AA”-sized batteries into the IR keyboard.

USING THE MOUSE

1. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack on the right side of the infrared keyboard.

2. Move the mouse in the direction you want the cursor to move.

3. Click the mouse button to make a selection.

CLEANING THE MOUSE

1. Following the arrows, use a screwdriver to open the cover on the bottom of the mouse.

2. Take the ball out of the mouse and use a dry cloth to clean the mouse and the ball.

3. Place the ball back in the mouse, replace the mouse cover and screw the cover closed.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

The Nitro Vision™ console unit operates on 3 “C”-sized batteries or a VTech® 9V adaptor (sold separately).

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit and open it.

3. Insert 3 “C”-sized batteries as illustrated.

SET-UP / INTRODUCTION

4. Close the battery cover.

NOTE: For best performance, use new alkaline batteries.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

The Nitro Vision™ Infrared Keyboard operates on 2 “AA”-sized batteries (sold separately).

1. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit and

open it.

2. Insert 2 “AA”-sized batteries as illustrated.

3. Close the battery cover.

NOTE: For best performance, use new alkaline batteries. Please replace batteries when

any of the following events occur:

1. The IR keyboard does not register that a key has been pressed.

2. The Caps Lock light does not light up when the Caps Lock is activated.

3. The IR emitter on the keyboard does not light up when a key is pressed.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

BATTERY NOTICE

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

• Do not mix old and new batteries;

SET-UP

• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium);

• 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.

Notice: When the Nitro Vision™ is running on batteries, you may see this icon

appear on the TV screen. This indicates that battery power is low. Please replace the batteries as soon as possible.

AC ADAPTOR

• Use a standard 9V 300mA AC/DC adaptor. We recommend the use of a VTech® 9V AC/DC adaptor.

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