VTech V.Smile V-Link Owner's Manual

IntroductIon

With V.LinkTM, kids can save game scores from supporting V.SMILETM products, and then upload the

game scores to the Web via a Personal Computer (PC).

Product FEAturES

Attention: Do not touch the open connector end on the

V.LinkTM while it is inserted

into a VTech® product or PC.

Pc rEquIrEmEntS

Minimum System Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

CPU: Pentium® 4, 1 GHz or above Memory: 256MB Video Adaptor: Graphic card with 1024 x 768 at 16

or 32 bit color Monitor Resolution: 1024 x 768 USB 1.1 or higher 100MB Hard disk space Windows® compatible sound card and speakers

• Internet connection required for Internet enabled functions.

Microsoft, Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Adobe®, the Adobe logo, Flash® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Intel®, Pentium® are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and Other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED OR SPONSORED BY ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED, PUBLISHER OF FLASH.

Software Requirements:

Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP or Windows Vista® Operating System Internet Explorer® version 6 or above Adobe® Flash® Player 9 (To acquire the latest

version of Flash player, please visit www.adobe.com)

InStALLAtIon And rEGIStrAtIon

V.SMILE® V-Motion

Slide button toward

the VTech® logo

to uncover the

VTech® connector.

V.SMILE® Cyber Pocket

Connect to VTech® product

V.SMILE® PC PAL

VTech® Connector

• Insert this connector into

products’ V.LinkTM port.

Sliding Button

• Slide this button to uncover the USB connectors.

• Indicator light lets you know that the transferring information.

USB Connector

• Insert this connector into the computer’s USB port.

V.LinkTM-supported

VTech® and

V.LinkTM is

Connect to PC

Slide the button toward ‘USB’ to uncover the USB connector.

Note: Do not insert the V.LinkTM into your PC before installing the V.LinkTM setup le.

1. Go to

2. Run the

http://www.vsmilelink.com/download and download the V.LinkTM setup le.

V.LinkTM setup le to install the V.LinkTM program on your computer.

0788vlinksetup.exe

Please run this program

Run the downloaded program to start the installation.

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3. Now, you can insert the V.LinkTM into your PC. A browser will be launched and will go to

www.vsmilelink.com automatically.

To insert the

V.LinkTM into the PC:

• Slide the button toward ‘USB’ to uncover the USB connector.

• Insert the

V.LinkTM into the computer’s USB port.

4. Click the “Sign-in” icon and follow the steps during registration to create your parent account and

Click the “Next” button.

Enter a valid e-mail address to begin account registration.

Click the “Install” button to start the installation.

When the installation is complete, click the “Finish” button.

Check your e-mail account for mail from VTech

to proceed with the registration process.

. Read the instructions and click on the link provided

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Read and accept the “End User License Agreement.”

Kid’s Account: Multiple Kid’s Accounts can be entered under the same Parental Account for indi

vidual children in your household. Each of these accounts will contain each child’s individual records and status. Click “Add Kid’s Account” to create a new account for your child.

Enter the details of the Kid’s Account.

• First Name: Enter the rst name of your child for identity purposes.

• Login Name: This will be the name your child will use to login to the V.SMILE

• Password: This will be the password your child will use login to the V.SMILE

Web Site.

Fill in the information as instructed.

• Login Name: Your account login name will be the same as the e-mail address you entered.

• Password: Please enter the password you wish to use to login to your account.

• Address: We do not sell our members’ information. This information will only be used to offer special promotions and keep you up-to-date on what’s happening with VTech®!

Click “Submit” to complete the registration.

Enter the details of the Kid’s Account.

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troubLEShootInG

No response while the V.LinkTM is inserted into PC:

• Make sure the software is installed correctly.

• Remove the

Score cannot be uploaded to www.vsmilelink.com:

• The connection is blocked by rewall or virus scanner.

• Change the rewall or virus scanner settings to allow the connection.

Cannot login to www.vsmilelink.com:

• Complete the registration process.

• Conrm you’re using the correct login name and password you used during registration.

Received message that V.LinkTM memory is full:

• Go to the

V.LinkTM and re-insert it into PC again.

V.LinkTM File Manager and delete some old les.

Registration is completed.

hoW to uPLoAd ScorES

1. Make sure the V.LinkTM is plugged into the V-MotionTM, Cyber Pocket

or PC PAL

2. Select the “V.Link” option from the Smartridge’s main menu.

3. Follow the on-screen and audio instructions to download the score to the

V.LinkTM. The ashing light on the V.LinkTM will indicate information is being

transferred.

4. Once the score is downloaded, remove the

V.LinkTM from the product, then

insert the V.LinkTM into the PC.

5. A browser will be launched and go to

www.vsmilelink.com. Then the scores will be uploaded to

www.vsmilelink.com automatically.

6. If your score is high enough to collect gold coins, you can unlock bonus games online!

CAUTION:

• Do not touch the open connector end on the

• Do not remove the

Performing these actions may damage the V.LinkTM, V.SMILETM products or computer, and may permanently destroy data.

V.LinkTM when it is reading or writing information.

V.LinkTM while it is inserted into a VTech® product or PC.

cArE & mAIntEnAncE

1. Keep your V.LinkTM clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives.

2. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat.

3. Remove the

4. Avoid dropping it. Never try to dismantle it.

5. Always keep the

6. Avoid inserting

V.LinkTM from the PC when not using it for an extended period of time.

V.LinkTM away from water.

VTech

connector into PC or other computer devices.

tEchnIcAL SuPPort

• If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A support representative will be happy to assist you. Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include the information below:

• The name of your product or model number (the model number is typically located on the back or bottom of your product).

• The actual problem you are experiencing.

• The actions you took right before the problem occurred.

Internet :

Phone : 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada

Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution : Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numerique de la class B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

www.vtechkids.com

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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