Vtech V.READER User Manual

User’s Manual

Dear Parent,

At VTech® , we know how important reading is for your child’s development. We want to introduce children to reading in a dynamic, engaging way that will make them readers for life. That’s why we created V.ReaderTM, where reading comes alive with animated storytelling!

In these animated books, stories come to life through colorful scenes, voices, sounds and music. V.ReaderTM creates a magical world that keeps children interested in the story while they learn letters, words, comprehension, and more!

Watching their favorite characters in fun-loving stories engages children in play, as they gain the tools to grow from a pre-reader into a fluent and confident reader. As their reading skills grow, their self-esteem grows, and their appetite for reading will, too!

With a USB connection to a computer, you can even track your child’s reading progress, and download and print awards for each completed story.

At VTech®, we are dedicated to helping kids discover the magic of reading. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the job of helping your child learn and grow!

Sincerely,

Your friends at VTech®

To learn more about V.ReaderTM and other VTech® toys, visit

www.vtechkids.com

CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................	1
Included in This Package ......................................................	1
Product Features .......................................................	2
Getting Started ...........................................................	4
Battery Installation .................................................................	4
Battery Notice ........................................................................	4
AC Adaptor ............................................................................	5
Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys......................................	5
How to Play ...........................................................................	6
• STEP 1: Insert the Storybook Cartridge ......................................	6
• STEP 2: Turn the V.ReaderTM On ............................................	6
• STEP 3: Personalize Your V.ReaderTM .....................................	6
• STEP 4: System Menu ............................................................	6
Activities ...........................................................................	7
• Watch the Story ......................................................................	8
• Reading Games .....................................................................	9
• Story Dictionary ......................................................................	10
Using the V.ReaderTM Touch Screen .....................................	11
Cleaning the V.ReaderTM Touch Screen ................................	11
Inserting an SD Card .............................................................	11
Connecting to a Computer .....................................................	12
Computer Requirements ........................................................	13
CARE & MAINTENANCE ...................................................	14
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................	14
TECHNICAL SUPPORT .....................................................	15
Copyright Notices ..................................................................	16
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability .....................................	16

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® V.ReaderTM Animated E-Book System!

V.ReaderTM is an animated storyteller that brings books to life in a kid-tough, touch screen reading system for 3 - 7 year olds. With V.ReaderTM your child will discover the joy of reading while watching well-loved characters and stories in vivid animations.

		User’s Manual
V.ReaderTM	V.ReaderTM	Soft Cloth USB Cable User’s Manual
(including V.ReaderTM Pen)	Storybook Cartridge

Included in This Package

•One VTech® V.ReaderTM Animated E-Book System (including V.ReaderTM Pen)

•One V.ReaderTM Storybook Cartridge (What’s That Noise?)

•One Soft Cloth

•One USB Cable

•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.

Note: Please keep the user’s manual as it contains important information.

PRODUCT FEATURES

ON / OFF Button

USB Port

Volume Button

Brightness Button

Touch Screen

Headphone Jack

See-through Cover

DC Power Jack

V.ReaderTM Pen &

Pen Holder

FEATURES

ACTION

On / Off Button

Press and hold this button to turn the unit on or off.

Always do this before removing a cartridge.

USB Port

Plug the included USB cable into this USB port to

connect to your computer. Please see pages 12 & 13

for more information.

Volume Button

Press “+” or “-” to adjust the sound volume. You can

set the volume to the lowest setting to mute the sound

entirely.

Brightness Button

Press this button to adjust the screen brightness.

Touch Screen

TouchthescreenwithyourfingerorwiththeV.ReaderTM

pen to play.

Pen & Pen Holder

Always replace the V.ReaderTM

pen into the pen

holder after use.

Headphone Jack

Use this to connect headphones.

DC Power Jack

Use this to connect an adaptor.

See-through Cover

Use this to protect V.ReaderTM .

BUTTON	FUNCTION
Menu	Exit out to the unit’s main menu.
Game	Play the built-in game.
Backpack	Go directly to the Backpack.
Music ON/OFF	Turn the background music on/off.
Exit	Exit to the previous menu.
Replay	Repeat the story narration of the current page
	in Watch the Story, or repeat the question in
	Reading Games.
Play/Pause	Play or pause the story narration in Watch the
	Story.
Bookmark	Save a bookmark for the current page in Watch
	the Story.
Help	Replay instructions, or ask for a hint in Reading
	Games.
Previous	Turn to the previous page.
Page Arrow
Next	Turn to the next page.
Page Arrow

QWERTY KEYPAD

Press the keys to type in your user name, write a welcome message, or enter answers for some reading game questions.

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