VTech V.Smile PC Pal User Manual

Parent letter
Dear Parent,
At VTech®, we know that every year, children are asking to play video games at younger and younger
ages. At the same time, we understand the hesitation of most parents to expose their children to the
inappropriate content of many popular video games. How can you feel confident in allowing your
children to play these games, and still educate and entertain them in a healthy, age-appropriate
manner?
Our solution to this on-going debate is the V.SMILE® PC PAL
system created especially for children aged 3 to 6. V.SMILE® PC PAL
friendly design, age-appropriate curriculum, entertaining graphics, and fun game play into a unique
experience that your child will love and you can support. V.SMILE® PC PAL
your child with two modes of play: Games – a set of mini games to let your child become familiar with
common computer peripherals like a Mouse, Keyboard and Pen; Tools – a set of software simulating
the most common computer tools like Email, a Music Player and Chat room. All of these educational
modes offer your child hours of learning fun.
As part of the V.SMILE® PC PAL TM Learning System, VTech® offers a library of game Smartridges
on popular children's characters that engage and encourage your child to play while learning. The
library is organized into three levels of educational play - Early Learners (ages 3-5), Junior Thinkers
(ages 4-6) and Master Minds (ages 6-8) - so that the educational content of the system grows with
your child.
At VTech®, we are proud to provide you with a much-needed solution to the video game dilemma, as
well as another innovative way for your child to learn while having fun. We thank you for trusting
VTech® with the important job of helping your child explore a new world of learning!
Sincerely,
Julia Fitzgerald
Vice President, Marketing
VTech Electronics, NA
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IntroductIon
Teaching computer skills the fun way, VTech ® introduces the latest addition to
the V.SMILE ® family -- V.SMILE ® PC PAL™. Your child will join three cute and
cuddly computer characters for learning games that teach important computer
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skills. The V.SMILE PC PAL™ simulates a kid-friendly desktop environment for
little learners. Thirteen fun activities teach typing, mouse skills, letters, spelling,
drawing, creativity, music and writing.
TM Learning System – a unique video game
Learning System combines a kid-
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Included in this Package Included in this Package
• One VTech V.SMILE ® PC PAL™ C�����e PC PAL™ C�����e
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• One VTech V.SMILE ® PC PAL™ �e������ PC PAL™ �e������
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• One VTech ® V.SMILE PC PAL™ S��������e™ PC PAL™ S��������e™ ™ S��������e™ S��������e™
• One VTech ® S��������e™ M��u��
• One U�e�'� M��u��
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.
Learning System and other VTech ® toys, visit www.vtechkids.com
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Product FeatureS
• S��������e™ S���
Insert the Smartridge™ into this slot to begin play.
• IR Rece�ve�
• V.L��k™ P���
Insert a V.L��k™ to download your game
scores. Please see page 7 for more V.L��k™
information. (V.L��k™ sold separately.)
• M�c��ph��e J�ck
You can plug a micorphone into this jack for use with
some games. (Stereo and mono microphone are sold
separately.)
• J�����ck P���
You can plug in a V.SMILE ® Joystick or V.SMILE ®
Accessories to play games. (V.SMILE ® Joystick and
Accessories sold separately.)
• C�����e B���e�� C��p����e��
Install 4 AA size batteries. For details please refer to
Page 4.
• H����e
The PC Pal Keyboard has a handle for easy
portability.
• J�����ck
Use this 8-directional joystick to play games and
make selections.
• M�u�e
Use the mouse to play games and make selections.
• M�u�e P�� C��p����e��
Store your mouse pad here when not in use.
• D��w��� P��
Move the pen along the drawing pad to draw or play
writing games.
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Battery Installation Battery Installation
• AC A��p��� J�ck
Connect to AC adaptor. (AC Adaptor sold
separately)
• Make sure the V.SMILE ® PC PAL™ C�����e
• AV C���e
and the V.SMILE ® PC PAL™ �e������ are
Connect to TV or VCR. For details please
turned OFF.
refer to Page 5 & 6.
• Locate the battery cover at the bottom of the
• S��������e™ S�����e C��p����e��
It stores up to 6 Smartridges™. console and the keyboard.
• Insert 4 X 1.5V AA LR6 / AM-3 size batteries as
illustrated for both console and keyboard.
• ON/RESTART Bu����
• Replace the battery covers.
Press the ON/RESTART Button to turn the
console ON. If you press the ON/RESTART N���ce: When the V.SMILE ® PC PAL™ C�����e is running
Button while playing a game, the game will start
on batteries, you may see this icon appear
over from the beginning. on the screen. This indicates that battery power
• OFF Bu���� is low, and you should replace the batteries soon.
Press the OFF Button to turn the console OFF. Battery time remaining once the icon first appears
is approximately 10-30 minutes, depending on the
• IR T��������e� type of batteries in use. After that, the console
will show the low battery icon for 5 seconds as
indicated in the diagram, and then will turn OFF
• �e������ ON/OFF Bu����
automatically.
Press this button to turn the Keyboard ON and OFF.
• �e�p��
Battery notice Battery notice
Use the QWERTY Keyboard to play games and
answer questions.
• 4 C���� Bu����� • Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid
Use these buttons to answer questions in select
leakage.
games.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Pe� S�����e C��p����e��
• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or
Store the pen here when not in use.
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• Pe�
• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be used
Use the pen for drawing and writing games.
for an extended period of time.
• E��e� Bu�����
• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.
Use these buttons to confirm selection.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• �e������ B���e�� C��p����e��
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
Install 4 AA size batteries. For details please
refer to Page 4. • The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are to be
• M�u�e S�����e C��p����e��
Store your mouse and mouse cable under the used.
keyboard when not in use.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
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ac adaptor ac adaptor
• Use a VTech 9V 300mA AC/DC adaptor or a standard AC/DC
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adaptor with equivalent specification.
• Make sure the console is turned OFF.
• Plug the power jack into the 9V DC socket at the back of the unit.
• Plug the AC adaptor into a wall socket.
N��e: The use of an adaptor will override the batteries. When the toy is not going to be used for
an extended period of time, unplug the adaptor.
Standard Guidelines for adaptor toys Standard Guidelines for adaptor toys
• This toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old.
• Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy.
• The transformer is not a toy.
• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid.
• Never use more than one adaptor.
• Do not leave the toy plugged-in for extended periods of time.
connecting to a tV connecting to a tV
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N��e: Before you connect the V.SMILE PC PAL™ C�����e to a TV, please PC PAL™
check and make sure that the unit is working. Once you have turned the
unit ON, the power indicator light (ON/RESTART Bu����) will glow. If
not, please check to see if the adaptor is connected properly, or that the
batteries are installed correctly. Make sure that your TV, the console and the
keyboard are all turned OFF before you begin making any connections.
S�e�e� �u��� TV c���ec����:
- Connect the yellow plug on the V.SMILE ® PC PAL™ C�����e PC PAL™ C�����e C�����e
cable to the yellow video input terminal on your TV.
- Connect the white plug and red plug on the V.SMILE ® PC PC
PAL™ C�����e C�����e cable to the white and red audio input
Yellow White red terminals on your TV.
M��� �u��� TV c���ec����:
- Connect the yellow plug on the V.SMILE ® PC PAL™ C�����e PC PAL™
cable to the yellow video input terminal on your TV.
- Connect the white plug or red plug on the V.SMILE ® PC PC
PAL™ C�����e cable to the white or red audio input
terminals on your TV.
Yellow White red
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