VTech Zip Zap User Manual

Dear Parent,

At VTech® we know how important the rst 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

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Zip Zap™ learning toy!

Zip Zap™ uses wireless communication technology to provide cool

games that can be played with up to 4 people at the same time. You
can pick your own icon and screen name, make and send e-cards and
messages, and play cool games in single player or multi-player modes.
Connect with your friends and enjoy hours of fun wherever you are.

Introduction

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Erase button

writing stylus

LCD screen

Write button

On/Off button

Light up
standby button

Drawing pad

area

Games button

Message/Invitation

button

Up/Down

cursor button

Left/Right cursor
+ Go button

Exit button

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• A pair of VTech® Zip Zap™ learning toys with writing styluses

• One instruction 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.

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 3 new “AAA” (UM-3/LR6)
batteries into the compartment as
illustrated. (The use of new, alkaline
batteries is recommended for maximum
performance.)

5. Replace the battery cover.

BATTERY NOTICE

• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+,-) signs to avoid

leakage.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not use batteries of different types.

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• Remove exhausted or new batteries from the unit when the unit

will not be used for an extended period of time.

• 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.

REMOVE DEMO TAG

The demo tag is connected between the 2 products. This should be
removed immediately when the products are taken out of the packaging.
If the demo tag is still in position when you begin play, please remove
it to activate normal play mode.

Special Note for playing Zip-Zap with 2
or more players

• VTech® Zip Zap™ is a typical Radio Frequency device, and

care has been taken to minimize interference from other Radio
Frequency devices. However, in some cases interference may still
occur, so we suggest not to play the VTech® Zip Zap™ next to a
cordless phone or other type of communication equipment.

• If the products are not functioning properly, please turn them Off

and then On again.

Special note

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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. WRITING PAD & STYLUS

The stylus is the input device for

making any drawing or input on the
writing pad. In some activities, you
need to press or move the stylus on
the writing pad to confirm your answer.
The writing pad area corresponds to
the same area on the LCD screen,
so for example, touching the lower
left corner on the pad will show up as
touching the lower left corner on the
LCD.

3. STANDBY BUTTON

Pressing this button allows the unit

to enter Standby Mode, where it can
still receive e-cards and messages.
The Standby light will flash to indicate
this mode is active. You will hear
a “receiving” sound with a flashing
light when someone has sent you a
message or e-card.

Reminder: Standby Mode does use battery power, so please turn the

unit completely Off if not using.

Product Features

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