Vtech SKILLSTARTER HANDHELD User Manual
User’s Manual
SkillStarter™ Handheld
Dear Parent,
At
VTech®
we know that kids have a lot to juggle these days- busy school
schedules, sports, extracurricular activities, and of course, homework.
That’s why we created the
XL Series™
- an innovative line of portable
learning companions designed to fit the always on-the-go lifestyle of your
school-aged child.
The
XL Series™
is a powerful system of learning tools that helps give
your child the much-needed competitive edge in school through fun, age
appropriate activities - and helps them learn essential skills. Created with
portability in mind,
XL Series
products have a sleek, compact design in
both handheld and notebook formats that allow kids to bring the learning
fun anywhere, anytime. Plus, all the
XL Series
connectable to a PC and the Internet. Using the
products are easily
vPort™
accessory, kids
can wirelessly access reference tools or download new educational activity
sets for their
At
VTech®,
we are committed to creating fun learning toys that foster a
XL Series
products.
child’s intellectual and social development. We thank you for trusting
VTech®
with the important job of helping your child succeed in school!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at
To learn more about XL Series™ and other VTech® toys, visit www.vtechkids.com
VTech®
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SkillStarter™ Handheld
Thank you for purchasing the
toy . The
SkillStarter™ Handheld
VTech® SkillStarter™ Handheld
is a fun-filled learning companion for
learning
children aged 5-7 who are just beginning school, and enjoy playing and
learning no matter where they go!
SkillStarter™
products focus on teaching core reading and math skills,
with additional content related to practical skills such as telling time.
There are 22 learning activities that are presented in an engaging game-
like environment. The
SkillStarter™ Handheld
gives kids a competitive
edge for school success and builds confidence - while providing hours of
rewarding fun!
Get connected to school success. Excel with the
We at
VTech®
are committed to providing the best possible products to
XL Series™
!
entertain and educate your child. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-5212010 in the US or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 1
GETTING STARTED ....................................................... 2
POWER SOURCE ............................................................... 2
CONNECTING THE PRINTER ............................................ 2
BATTERY INSTALLATION .................................................. 2
DC ADAPTOR...................................................................... 3
BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION.................................. 4
RESETTING HANDHELD.................................................... 5
SETTING THE TIME ............................................................ 5
POWERING THE HANDHELD ON AND OFF..................... 6
DETACHING THE HANDHELD FROM THE KEYBOARD
DOCKING............................................................................. 6
ATTACHING THE HANDHELD TO THE KEYBOARD
DOCKING............................................................................. 6
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FEATURE.................................... 7
YOUR SKILLSTARTER™ HANDHELD ....................... 7
THE HANDHELD BUTTONS............................................... 7
THE TOUCH PANEL ........................................................... 8
DESCRIPTIONS OF KEYBOARD ............................... 9
SYNC ............................................................................... 10
VTech® vPort™ .................................................................. 11
ADD A NEW USER ACCOUNT IN DESKTOP SOFTWARE ...
........................................................................................... 11
SYNCING YOUR SKILLSTARTER™ HANDHELD WITH
YOUR COMPUTER............................................................ 12
ADDING NEW ACTIVITIES INTO YOUR SKILLSTARTER™
HANDHELD ....................................................................... 12
IR ...................................................................................... 14
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES ............................... 14
STATUS KEY ..................................................................... 14
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WORD FUN........................................................................ 15
Alphabet Alley .........................................................................15
Synonyms ................................................................................ 15
Word Search ............................................................................ 15
MA TH MANIA GAMES....................................................... 15
Sort and Count ........................................................................15
Addition.................................................................................... 16
Subtraction ..............................................................................16
Time’s Up ................................................................................. 16
SCHOOL TOOLS............................................................... 16
Unit Converter .........................................................................16
Calculator................................................................................. 16
Dictionary................................................................................. 16
MY FILE ............................................................................. 17
Personal Profile.......................................................................17
Phone Book .............................................................................17
GAME LAB ........................................................................ 18
Fish Frenzy ..............................................................................18
A-Mazing ..................................................................................18
Nutri-Nuts................................................................................. 18
Juke Box ..................................................................................18
Fenced In ................................................................................. 19
Balloon Blast ...........................................................................19
Soccer ......................................................................................19
CREATION STATION......................................................... 19
Creation Station ...................................................................... 19
CREATIVE STUDIO ........................................................... 20
Music Composer .....................................................................20
Artwork Studio ........................................................................ 20
IR ZONE ............................................................................. 21
DATA DOWNLOAD............................................................ 21
ACTIVITY SCORING AND LEVELS ......................... 21
SKILLSTARTER™ HANDHELD ACTIVITIES ................... 21
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................... 22
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