User’s Manual
SpongeBob Laptop
© 2009 Viacom International Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Created by
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Dear Parent,
At VTech®, we know that in order to effectively reach kids, today’s learning tools have
to be plugged into the fast-paced world around them. at’s why we created the
Grade School Learning Series – an engaging set stylized, interactive computers
specially designed to get grade-school kids up to speed with their fast-paced,
tech-savvy world.
Every product in the Grade School Learning Series covers a wide range school
basics – math, language, social studies, science, and even an intro to basic Spanish.
Activities are presented in a fast-paced, arcade-game style that kids will recognize
and enj. Each learning machine is loaded with hi-tech features such as word
proceors, electronic addre books, plug-in acceories, and PC uplinks – tools that go
hand-in-hand with the way kids learn, play and use information.
As a bonus, each Grade School Learning product includes a ee 1-year membership to
www.planetvtech.com. Here kids can play, learn and hang out, all within a safe and
secure web environment that’s fun for play and approved by Mom.
With the Grade School Learning Series, kids can acce a way to learn that closely
matches the way th already live and play. We thank you for trusting VTech® with
the important job helping your child learn and succeed. We hope to help your child
discover that “It’s Cool to Be Smart!”
Sincerely,
Julia Fitzgerald
Vice President, Marketing
VTech Electronics, NA
To learn more about the Grade School Learning Series™ and other VTech®toys, visit www.vtechkids.com
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® SpongeBob Laptop!
Join SpongeBob and friends in Bikini Bottom for a learning adventure.
The VTech® SpongeBob Laptop provides 15 activities covering words,
numbers, logic, creativity, and also includes three special mini-games.
With vivid graphics, wacky sound effects, a realistic keyboard and
cursor mouse, kids will experience excitement and independent play
as they learn.
LCD
Screen
Contrast
Slider
3 Character
Buttons
Volume
Slider
Demo
Button
Esc
Button
Answer
Button
Repeat
Button
On/Off
Button
Enter
Button
INTRODUCTION
4 Category
Buttons
26 Letter
Buttons
10 Number
Buttons
4 Arrow
Buttons
Cursor Mouse
with 4 Arrows
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech® SpongeBob Laptop learning toy
• One user’s manual
WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets,
packaging locks, wire ties and tags are not part of this
toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
Note: Please keep the user manual as it contains important
information.
Unlock the packaging locks:
Rotate the packaging locks
90 degrees counter-clockwise.
Pull out the packaging locks.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom
of the unit.
3. Open the battery cover.
4. Install three new “AA” (AM-3/ LR6)
batteries into the compartment as
illustrated. (The use of new, alkaline
batte r i es i s rec o m m ended f o r
maximum performance.)
5. Replace the battery cover.
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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 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. Press the On /Off button
again to turn the unit off.
2. Category Buttons
Press a category button to choose one of the four learning categories.
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3. Character Buttons
Press a character button to play a mini-game featuring that character.
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