VTech Quiz Biz - Math Mania Owner's Manual

Dear Parent,

You know how important learning the fundamentals is to your
child’s future. As a parent, you take the most critical role in
establishing an active learning environment. And nowadays
toys have become a very important part of that environment.
So we are excited to announce that VTech

®

has developed

QUIZ BIZ™ Math Mania.

QUIZ BIZ™ Math Mania directly responds to what children do

naturally—play! QUIZ BIZ™ Math Mania uses a level sensor to
react to your child’s movements, making each experience fun
and unique. While playing, your child will learn age-appropriate
concepts like addition and subtraction. Additionally QUIZ BIZ™
Math Mania develops your child’s problem-solving skills and
logical ability with fun arcade-style action games.

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. We thank you for trusting

VTech® with the important job of helping your child learn and

succeed!

Sincerely,
Your Friends at VTech

®

To learn more about the Grade School Learning Series and
other VTech® toys, visit www.VTechkids.com

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for buying your new VTech® educational toy. QUIZ BIZ™
Math Mania is a world of learning in the palm of your hand. The cool

new feature in QUIZ BIZ™ Math Mania is a level sensor. Tip the toy
left or right to select your answers. Cruise through 15 activities that
sharpen your math, logic and problem-solving skills. QUIZ BIZ™ Math
Mania takes learning fun to a whole new level!

BATTERY INSTALLATION

QUIZ BIZ™ Math Mania operates on 3 “AAA”
size batteries (UM-4/LR03).

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

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

3. Insert 3 new “AAA” batteries (UM-4/LR03)
as illustrated.

4. Close the battery cover.

Introduction & Battery Installation

NOTE: Replace with new alkaline batteries.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

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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).

• 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 fi re.

• 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.

PRODUCT FEATURES

LEVEL SENSOR

Tip the toy right or left to move the cursor.

ON/OFF BUTTON

Press the On/Off button to turn the unit ON. Press it again to turn the
unit OFF.

ENTER BUTTON

Press the Enter button to confi rm your answer or selection.

Product Features

DIRECTIONAL CURSOR

Press the cursor to control movement up, down, right or left.

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GAME MODE BUTTON

Press the Game Mode button to see the main menu where you can
select a game to play.

VOLUME BUTTON

Press the Volume button, and then press the cursor or tip the unit
side-to-side to increase or decrease the volume. Press the Enter
button to confi rm.

AUTO POWER OFF

In order to save battery power, the unit will automatically shut off if
there is no input for several minutes. To restart the unit, press the
On/Off button. We recommend that you shut off the unit when not in
use. Moreover, if you plan not to use your QUIZ BIZ™ Math Mania for
a long period of time, please remove the batteries, otherwise it could
cause damage to the unit.

ACTIVITIES

Your QUIZ BIZ™ Math Mania offers a total of 15 activities.

Activity No. Activity Name Category

1 Nutty Squirrel

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Balance

Numbers in Order

Addition

Subtraction

What’s the Sign?

Tell Time

Complete the Pattern

Action

Mathematics

Activities

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Nutty Squirrel

Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to move the squirrel and catch
the nuts falling from the tree. Catch as many nuts as you can, but stay
away from the bugs!

Balance

Balance the scales. Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to move
the objects that are in the middle of the scales to one side or the other
and make the scales balance.

Numbers in Order

Find the number that is missing from the series of numbers. Use the

Animal Puzzle

Perfect Match

Shape Quest

Hit the Target

Bobsled

Paddle Ball

Make It Rain Logic

Logic

Action

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LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to select the correct number.

Addition

Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to select the number that
answers the addition equation. Press the ENTER button to confi rm
your selection.

Subtraction

Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to select the number that
answers the subtraction equation. Press the ENTER button to confi rm
your selection.

What’s the Sign?
Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to select the sign (greater than,

less than, equals) that completes the equation. Press the ENTER button
to confi rm your selection.

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Tell Time

Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to turn the hands of the analog
clock to match the time shown on the digital clock. Press the ENTER
button to confi rm your selection.

Complete the Pattern

Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to select the shape that
completes the pattern shown at the bottom. Press the ENTER button
to confi rm your selection.

Animal Puzzle

Complete the animal puzzle. Use the UP or DOWN buttons on the
CURSOR to select a puzzle piece. Press the ENTER button to confi rm

your selection. Use the LEVEL SENSOR to tip right or left to see a
clue.

Perfect Match

Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to move the block so that it is

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over the shape that matches it. Press the ENTER button to drop the
block into place.

Shape Quest

Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to move the shapes as they
drop. When two or more of the same shape are placed side by side,
they all disappear. Try to make all the shapes disappear. The game will
end if the shapes stack up and reach the top of the screen!

Hit the Target

Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to move the monkey left or right.
Help the monkey hit the falling ball when it is on the target.

Bobsled

Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to control the bobsled. Stay on
the path and try to cross the fi nish line as soon as possible.

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Paddle Ball

Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to move the paddle and bounce
the ball against the bricks. Clear away all the bricks to see the hidden
picture.

Make It Rain

Use the LEVEL SENSOR or CURSOR to move the cloud and water all
the plants. Give all the plants enough water to grow and bloom.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Keep your QUIZ BIZ™
slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives.

2.

Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat.

3. Remove the batteries when not using the unit for an extended
period of time.

4. Avoid dropping it. NEVER try to dismantle it.

5. Always keep the QUIZ BIZ

Math Mania

clean by wiping it with a

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Math Mania away from water.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. If your QUIZ BIZ™ Math Mania stops working or does not turn on:

• Check your batteries. Make sure the batteries are fresh and
properly installed.

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• If you are still having problems, visit our website at:
www.vtechkids.com for troubleshooting tips.

2. If nothing happens when pressing the On/Off button:

• Check the batteries to see if they are aligned correctly.

3. If you can’t hear any sound:

• Use the Volume button to adjust the sound level.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we
encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services
Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have.
A support representative will be happy to assist you. Before requesting
support, please be ready to provide or include the information below:

• The name of your product or model number (The model number
is typically located on the back or bottom of your product.)

• The actual error message or problem you are experiencing.

• The actions you took right before the error message or problem
occurred.

Internet: www.vtechkids.com
Phone: [phone] in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada

OTHER INFO

VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume

no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this
handbook. VTech
assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that
may arise through the use of this software. VTech
America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any
damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction,
dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of important
data on other media to protect against data loss.

COMPANY: VTech

®

Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers

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Electronics North

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Electronics North America, L.L.C.

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ADDRESS: 1155 W. Dundee Road, Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL

60004, USA

TEL NO.: [phone]

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 modifi cations not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Creating and developing the QUIZ BIZ
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 800­521-2010 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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Math Mania product is

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

This class b digital apparatus complies with canadian ices-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe b est conforme à la norme

nmb-003 du Canada.

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