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- Page 3 , 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!
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Page 4: Included In This Package
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the V.SMILE Smart Keyboard™! With the help of the V.SMILE™ TV Learning System, VTech ® introduces another addition to the V.SMILE™ family – Smart Keyboard! With its cool design and kid-friendly layout, children will have fun learning valuable typing skills in a computer environment. -
Page 5: Product Features
Joystick Adjustable Storage Compartment Cable Connect the V.SMILE Smart Keyboard™ cable to the PLAYER 1 slot on your V.SMILE™. Color Buttons You can use the Color Buttons to play select games. EXIT Key/Button When you press the EXIT Key/Button, the game will pause and the icon will pop up to make sure you want to quit. - Page 6 Player 1 Key You can use the Player 1 Key for head-to-head competition in the Knowledge Area. Help Key/Button When you press the HELP Key/Button, you will hear some helpful hints, or the instructions to the current game you are playing. ENTER Button You can press the ENTER Button to confirm your selection or answer questions within a given game.
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Page 7: Getting Started
CONNECTING THE V.SMILE Smart Keyboard™ TO V.SMILE™ Note: Before you connect the V.SMILE Smart Keyboard™ to V.SMILE™, please check and make sure that the V.SMILE ™ is working. Once you turn the unit ON, the power indicator light (ON Button) will glow. -
Page 8: To Begin Play
TO BEGIN PLAY INTRODUCTION One day, V.Pal tells Jack and Ashley that viruses have invaded their computer! The viruses are freezing data, locking doors and making life miserable for the computer’s friendly villagers, called Digizens. Jack and Ashley must get rid of the viruses and restore order to CompuCity. With the help of their Smart Keyboard, Jack and Ashley must use their language, math, and typing skills to solve the Digizens’... - Page 9 Note: For the Computer Zone and Cyber Adventure modes, when you turn the unit OFF, V.SMILE™ remembers your place in the games. If you turn the unit back ON without inserting a new Smartidge™ you will see the screen below. Adventure Play –...
- Page 10 The Computer Zone, Cyber Adventure and Knowledge Area modes each have their own settings. To change the settings: • For Computer Zone and Cyber Adventure, select “New Game”. • For Knowledge Area, go back to the Knowledge Area Menu. STEP 3: START YOUR GAME •...
- Page 11 Computer Computer Component, Typing Skills, Internet Science Astronomy, Animals, Ecology, Electricity, Human Body COMPUTER ZONE Basic Operations Move the cursor to the left Move the cursor to the right Move the cursor upward Move the cursor downward ENTER Select the activity Computer Zone Login Screen When you first come to this zone, you can type in your name and create an image for yourself (including face shape, hair style and facial expression).
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Page 12: Game Play
GAME 1 – TYPING TIME Game Play This game will teach you how to type through step-by-step lessons and a fun game. There are 6 lessons in this section. Each lesson has its own focus: • Lesson 1: guide keys (a, s, d, f, j, k, l, ;) and Spacebar •... - Page 13 Educational Curriculum E-mail Operation GAME 3 – KNOwLEDGE ExPLORER Game Play In this simulated search engine game, you can learn about the unique characteristics of objects and animals. Type in a keyword to search for the object or animal you would like to learn about.
- Page 14 GAME 5 – PERSONAL SETTINGS Game Play After helping your computer friends search for pictures, they will give you accessories that you can add to your character image. Educational Curriculum Creativity CYBER ADVENTURE Basic Operations Walk to the left Walk to the right Walk upward Walk downward ENTER...
- Page 15 Life Status This shows Jack/Ashley’s life level in the current game. Energy Status This shows Jack/Ashley’s energy level in the current game. Press the ENTER Key/Button to catch them. Viruses Digizens Press the Spacebar to chat and help them solve problems.
- Page 16 GAME 2 – PASSwORD Game Play The viruses have gone through CompuCity and locked the Digizens’ doors. You have to solve the passwords by typing in the correct letters to unlock the doors. Educational Curriculum Beginning Letters • Easy Level: Understand basic words and recognize their first letter.
- Page 17 MINI GAME 1 – TYPE THEM OUT Game Play Viruses are moving around in the corridor. Try your best to clear the path by typing the letters on their heads. You had better hurry! The viruses are multiplying! Educational Curriculum Typing •...
- Page 18 MINI GAME 4 –fINAL ADVENTURE Game Play In the final adventure, you will have to use your quick typing skills to defeat the Virus King. Use your Super Aircraft to clear the number blocks and gather energy. Educational Curriculum Strategy, Typing Skills •...
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Page 19: Care And Maintenance
Key/Button to make your choice. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Keep your V.SMILE Smart Keyboard™ clean by wiping it with slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. 2. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Reason Solution Problem The V.SMILE™ 1. Incorrect or missing Check if the new batteries are power connection correctly installed, or an AC/DC power light does adaptor (9V 300mA, center- not come on when position) is properly connected to the ON Button is the V.SMILE™. -
Page 21: Technical Support
The TV picture is 1. Non-matching color Make sure the TV is set to the system correct TV system. (E.g. NTSC or black and white. auto) 2. Cable connection Make sure that the video cable is problem firmly connected to the video input of the TV. -
Page 22: Other Information
Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers ® assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this software. VTech Electronics North America, ® L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. - Page 24 2007 © VTech Printed in China 91-02088-417...