VTech V.Flash: Shrek 3TM The Search for Arthur Owner's Manual

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USER’S MANUAL

Shrek the Third TM & © 2007
DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.
Shrek is a registered trademark of
Dreamworks Animation L.L.C.

Dear Parent,

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, with the introduction of our V.FLASH™, offers kids a cool, fun, and

educational alternative to the world of violent video games. We know that kids
want to play popular video games, and we also understand parents’ reluctance
to put potentially inappropriate content into their hands. As kids get older they
want to be able to play independently, and make choices for themselves, and
parents want to feel comfortable that these choices are going to be healthy and

benecial to their kids.

With V.FLASH™ – an educational video game system designed for kids 6-10
–

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continues its tradition of providing unique and fun alternatives

to the existing video game systems. V.FLASH™ combines age-appropriate
educational content with outstanding 3D graphics, fast-paced game play, real
video and pictures, and three unique modes of play to provide a state of the art
experience that kids and parents will both love. Also, V.FLASH™ can play all
of your standard music CDs, making it both a cool video game system as well
as your own personal stereo!

V.FLASH™ works with a full library of V.DISCs, each of them featuring some of

your kids’ favorite characters. Best of all, every V.DISC comes with three modes of
play, so your child is free to explore, play and learn in any way that they choose.
Game zone offers fast-paced video game fun, with all the action but none of the
violence. Knowledge World features a virtual encyclopedia of pictures, videos
and facts. Creative Workshop lets kids work in a cool 3D environment on creative
projects such as model building and custom animations.

Best of all, the library of software will continue to grow, as

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seeks to
provide parents with an almost endless selection of wholesome video games that
meet the individual needs and likes of their children.

At
video game dilemma, as well as another innovative way for your child to learn
while having fun. We thank you for trusting

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we are proud to provide you with a much-needed solution to the

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with the important job of

helping your child explore a new world of learning!

Sincerely,

Your friends at

To learn more about V.FLASH™ and other

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toys, visit:

www.vtechkids.com

Please carefully read the ‘Care & Maintenance’ & ‘Warning’ sections at the end
of the Instruction Manual before getting started. The V.DISC is protected by a
plastic case, and it should not be removed from this case.

INTRODUCTION

Shrek the Third™ – The Search for Arthur

When Shrek® married Fiona becoming the next King and Queen of Far Far Away
wasn’t part of the plan. Recruiting Donkey and Puss In Boots for a new quest, Shrek
sets out to bring back the rightful heir to the throne. Back in Far Far Away, Fiona’s
jilted Prince Charming storms the city with an army of fairy tale villains to seize the
throne. Fiona must stop him to ensure there will be a kingdom left to rule.

GETTING STARTED

1.CHOOSE YOUR PLAY MODE

In the Main Menu, use the joystick on the

V.FLASH™ controller to select the play mode

you want. Press the GREEN button to enter
your choice.

Game Zone

In this play mode, you can help Shrek® and his friends to find the true heir to the
throne and get back to Far Far Away. Choose “Adventure Play” to play through the
games in story order, or “Quick Play” to play each adventure game separately.

For the details of all Game Zone games, please refer to the “Activities – Game
Zone” section.

Knowledge World

In this play mode, you’ll discover interesting facts based around three general
“Shrek® World” areas: the Castle, Swamp, and Dock. Fun facts, pictures and
videos provide an interactive learning experience.

For the details of Knowledge World, please refer to the “Activities –
Knowledge World” section.

INTRODUCTION

Creative Workshop

In this play mode, you can customize a stage play for Shrek® and his friends,
or build a dream vacation house for them.

For the details of all Creative Workshop Activities, please refer to the “Activities
– Creative Workshop” section.

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Options

In order to turn the background music on or off,
use the joystick to scroll up or down between
“On” and “Off”. Press the GREEN button to enter
your choice.

2. CONTINUE OR LOAD GAME

Game Zone

Continue Game

This section will not be seen if it is your first time
playing the game.

After you have completed a game in Game Zone
– Adventure Play, the V.FLASH™ system will
automatically save your place and game status.
The V.FLASH™ system will keep this record
even after you turn the unit OFF, as long as you
do not put another V.DISC in. When you turn
the unit back ON and select Game Zone, you will
see the screen at the right.

New Game

Choose this to start a new game from the beginning.

GETTING STARTED

Load Game

This section will not be seen if you don’t have a

V.FLASH™ Memory Card.

Choose this to load a stored game from a

V.FLASH™

the joystick to scroll to the game you want to load,
and press the GREEN button to enter your choice.

You can save up to 3 game records if a
Memory Card is inserted into the unit.

Memory Card (sold separately). Use

V.FLASH™

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Knowledge World

There is no saving or loading feature in this play mode.

Creative Workshop

Load Creation

This section will not be seen if you don’t have a V.FLASH™ Memory Card.

Choose this to retrieve your creation at any time
for editing and viewing from a V.FLASH Memory
Card (sold separately). Use the joystick to scroll
to the creation you want to load, and press the
GREEN button to enter your choice.

You can save up to 10 creative records if a

V.FLASH™

Memory Card is inserted into the unit.

3. CHOOSE YOUR GAME SETTINGS

Game Zone

The Adventure Play and Quick Play modes each have their own settings on
the game selection page.

Adventure Play

If you are okay with the current settings, press
the GREEN button to confirm.

Player Selection

To change the number of players, use the joystick to scroll between the one­player or two-player icons.

Two-player option is only available if two joysticks are inserted into the
V.FLASH unit. The second joystick is sold separately.

GETTING STARTED

Level Selection

To change the level to Easy, Medium, or Difficult, use the joystick to scroll
between the numbered star icons.

Use the joystick to press the GREEN button to enter your choice.

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Quick Play

If you are okay with the current settings, press
the GREEN button to confirm.

Player Selection

To change the number of players, use the joystick to scroll between the one­player or two-player icons.

Level Selection

To change the level to Easy, Medium, or Difficult, use the joystick to scroll
between the numbered star icons.

Use the joystick to press the GREEN button to enter your choice.

Knowledge World

There are no settings required for this play mode.

Creative Workshop

There are no settings required for this play mode.

4. START YOUR GAME

GETTING STARTED

For the details of Game Zone, please refer to the “ACTIVITIES - Game
Zone” section.

For the details of Knowledge World, please refer to the “ACTIVITIES ­Knowledge World” section.

For the details of Creative Workshop, please refer to the “ACTIVITIES ­Creative Workshop” section.

Features

1. HELP BUTTON

When you press the HELP button, you will hear the game instruction again,
or a visual clue will be given for the current game.

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2. MENU BUTTON

If you want to return to the Main Menu quickly,
simply press the MENU button. When you press
the MENU button during a game, the game will
pause. An “Exit to Main Menu?” screen will pop up
to make sure you want to go to the Main Menu.

Move the joystick to “Yes” to leave the game
(the unsaved game will be lost) or to “No” to
cancel the exit screen and keep playing. Press
the GREEN button to enter your choice.

3. EXIT BUTTON

When you press the EXIT button, the game will
pause. An “Exit to Menu?” screen will pop up to
make sure you want to quit in the game.

Move the joystick to “Yes” to leave the game
(the unsaved game will be lost) and return to
the previous Menu. Choose “No” to cancel the
exit screen and continue play. Press the GREEN
button to enter your choice.

ACTIVITIES

Educational Curriculum

Game Zone Curriculum

Game 1 – A Trip to Town Basic Counting/Monetary Skills

Game 2 – Surely You Joust Pattern Recognition

Game 3 – Prince Charming’s Revenge Puzzle Logic

Game 4 – Merlin’s Number Magic 3D Spatial Movements

Game 5 – Theatre Rescue Problem Solving & Logic

Knowledge World

Topic 1 – In the Swamps Animals, Plants & Geography

Topic 2 – At the Castle

Topic 3 - Docks and the Sea Ships, Oceans & Marine Life

Castles, Knights & Medieval History

FEATURES

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Creative Workshop

Activity 1 – Stage Play Creative Writing

Activity 2 – Shrek® and Fiona’s Dream Vacation House Creative Design

GAME ZONE

Game Zone Status Bar

In all five Game Zone games, the status bar on the screen shows your
game status.

Score Bar

Energy Status

� TheScoreBarshowsthetotalgamescore.Youcanearnpointsbycollecting

the coins along the game path and answering questions correctly.

� TheEnergyStatusshowstheenergy levelfor thecurrentplayer.Youcan

recover your energy level by collecting the Heart icon if it gets low.

� TheGameTimershowsyouhowmuchtimeyouhaveleftinthegame.The

ACTIVITIES

game will be over if you do not finish it within the time limit.

� TheQuestionBarshowsthecurrentquestionyoumustansweralongthe

game path.

Game Timer

Question Bar

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