Vtech TOTE & GO LAPTOP PLUS User Manual

Dear Parent,

At VTech® we know how important the first day of school is for your child. To help prepare preschoolers for this important event, VTech® has developed the Preschool Learning™ series of interactive toys.

Preschool Learning™ features fun characters and inviting school themes that use technology to capture a child’s attention and teach important preschool skills like spelling, counting and the alphabet. These vital skills are taught in a way that’s both fun and highly engaging to maintain a child’s interest. Children will also be introduced to fun school subjects such as art class, music class and even recess! With Preschool Learning™, learning is fun from day one!

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 grow!

Sincerely,

Your Friends at VTech®

To learn more about Preschool Learning™ and other VTech® toys, visit

www.vtechkids.com

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Tote & Go Laptop PlusTM learning toy!

The VTech® Tote & Go Laptop PlusTM is a fun laptop that introduces age-appropriate curriculum through 30 engaging activities. A friendly monkey character encourages pre-schoolers as they learn letters, numbers, music, mouse training and much more! With cheerful music and fun games, your child will develop early computer skills while having lots

	CHALLENGE	LCD SCREEN
	YOURSELF	VOLUME
	BUTTON	BUTTON
	NUMBER	ON/OFF
	BUTTONS	BUTTON
	LETTER	MOUSE
	BUTTONS
		DETACHABLE
		MOUSE PAD
		ANSWER BUTTON
	ACTIVITIES BUTTON	REPEAT BUTTON

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

•One VTech® Tote & Go Laptop PlusTM learning toy

•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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GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1.Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2.Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit. Open the battery

cover.

3. Install 3 new “AA” (UM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.)

4. Replace the battery cover.

BATTERY NOTICE

•Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

•Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged (if removable).

•Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision (if removable).

•Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.

•Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

•Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

•Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.

•The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

•The toy is not to be connected to more than recommended number of power supplies.

•Do not dispose of batteries in fi re.

Getting Started

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NOTE: If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound becomes weak, turn the unit off for 15 seconds, then turn it back on. If the problem persists it may be caused by weak batteries. Please install a new set of batteries and try the unit again.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. ON/OFF BUTTON

Press the button to turn the unit on. Press it again to turn the unit off.

2. LETTER BUTTONS

Press the 26 LETTER BUTTONS to input letters in letter-related activities.

3. NUMBER BUTTONS

Press the ten NUMBER BUTTONS to input numbers in number-related activities.

4. ACTIVITIES BUTTON

Press the button to go to the main menu to select an activity.

It is also possible to select activities directly with the number buttons.

Press the number button from the main menu to activate this function.

Product Features

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