VTech InnoTab 3 The Learning App Tablet User Manual
VTech InnoTab 3 The Learning App Tablet User Manual

VTech InnoTab 3 The Learning App Tablet User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Dear Parent, At VTech®, we know how much you enjoy staying on top of the hottest trends and having the most high-tech gadgets around. We also know that your kids feel the same way. With that in mind, we developed InnoTab® 3, a multi-function tablet just for kids that brings all the magic of Mom’s and Dad’s tablets into a fun-filled...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IntroductIon ............... Included in This Package ............1 Product Features ............GettInG started ..............Battery Installation ..............AC Adaptor ................How to Play ................Desktop Menu ................Status Bar .................. content .................. InnoTab 3 Read, Play & Create Cartridge ........ ®...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    With microSD card expanded memory, and new apps being added all the time, InnoTab 3 is a great tablet for busy kids on the go. ® Included in This Package • One VTech InnoTab 3 Learning App Tablet (including 2 InnoTab ® ®...
  • Page 5: Product Features

    AC Adaptor Jack Rotating Camera Brightness Button Power Button Microphone Volume Buttons Help Button Home Button Touch Screen D-Pad Button InnoTab 3 Stylus ® and Stylus Holder Battery Covers Stylus Fastener Backup Battery Battery Slot & Cover Compartment Battery Door Lock Sliding Switch Battery Compartment...
  • Page 6 FEaTUrES aCTiON Rotating Camera Rotate the camera to take pictures of yourself and your friends. Touch Screen Touch the screen with your finger or the InnoTab 3 stylus to play. ® AC Adaptor Jack Use this to connect an AC/DC adaptor (sold separately).
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Stylus Fastener Use the stylus string to attach the stylus to this fastener. Slide this switch to open the battery Battery Door Lock Sliding doors. Always replace the InnoTab ® Switch battery doors after changing batteries. microSD Card Slot Insert a microSD memory card (not included). (NOTE: InnoTab 3 is compatible ®...
  • Page 8: Ac Adaptor

    To preserve battery life, InnoTab 3 will shut down automatically when there ® is no input for a few minutes. AC Adaptor • Using a VTech adaptor (AC/DC 7.5V) that complies with EN61558 is ® recommended. • Make sure the tablet is turned off. • Plug the adaptor (sold separately) into the AC adaptor jack on the top of InnoTab ®...
  • Page 9: How To Play

    3 On ® Turn InnoTab 3 on by holding down the Power button ® for a few seconds. A VTech logo and an InnoTab ® ® logo will appear and remain onscreen for a few seconds. STEP 2: Personalize Your Profile...
  • Page 10: Desktop Menu

    Desktop Menu Status Bar Built-in Apps Cartridge Icon Downloads Desktop Desktop Status Bar: View the Profile name and current time. Built-in Apps: Touch an app icon to play. Cartridge Icon: If an InnoTab cartridge (sold separately) is inserted, touch ® the cartridge icon to play. Downloads: Touch the Downloads icon to view, play, or manage any content that you have downloaded from Learning Lodge .
  • Page 11: Content

    Common Function Icons Function Icon Touch this to confirm you are done with the current task. Touch this to cancel. Touch this to add a new item. Touch this to delete an item. Touch this to edit/modify. Touch this to go back/return to previous screen. Touch this to exit.
  • Page 12: Built-In Apps

    Learning Game: H2O Go! H2O the Water Drop wants to go home, but there are too many obstacles in his way. Help him to make it home safely using the d-pad button. Learn about the properties of water during the journey as he transforms into ice, water, and gas. Curriculum: Physical Science Creative Activity: Color & Pop Touch the Color &...
  • Page 13 Connect to Learning Lodge™ to purchase and download more e-books. See section on page 18 for more details. the Connecting to Learning Lodge Games Touch the Games icon to play the games that you have purchased and downloaded from Learning Lodge™. Flick left or right to move between the game shelves.
  • Page 14 Time Thumbnail Record button InnoTab ® WARNING: Video recording may take up memory quickly. Connect your “ ” to Learning Lodge and select File Manager to back up your videos to your computer regularly. See the Connecting to Learning Lodge section on page for more details. Wonder Cam Touch the Wonder Cam icon to take photos with fun decorations and effects.
  • Page 15 Shutter - Touch this to take a photo. TIP: You can select the photo resolution by changing the Photo Size options in the Settings menu. More memory space is required for higher photo resolutions. NOTE: Not all effects can be saved on all photo resolutions. Videos Touch the Videos icon to watch motion JPEG (MJPEG) and H.264 format videos you have transferred to your InnoTab 3 from your computer, videos ® that you have purchased and downloaded from Learning Lodge , or videos that you have taken with the Video Recorder app on your InnoTab 3. Expand ®...
  • Page 16 Photos Camera Touch the Photos icon to look at JPEG format photos you have transferred to your InnoTab 3 and photos taken with ® the InnoTab 3 Wonder Cam app. You can ® transfer photos to your InnoTab 3 from ®...
  • Page 17: Art Studio

    Art Studio Touch the Art Studio icon to draw a picture or edit a photo. Touch a tool on the right to start your creation. Pencil New Page Brush Save Magic Pen Reset Sticker Undo Fun Tool Eraser Music On/Off Pencil – Touch this to draw with different colored pencils. Brush –...
  • Page 18 just like a real plant would. If you water it every day and take good care of it, the beanstalk will grow tall. How high can this magic beanstalk grow? The answer is up to you! You can also use magic potions to make your plant grow beans. Each magic potion grows a different type of bean. Use different potions and try to collect all the beans. Note to Parents: As your children play this game, they will earn special gifts that will help them take better care of their beanstalk. When your child receives a message about earning a gift, connect the InnoTab 3 to Learning ®...
  • Page 19 Friends Touch the Friends icon to add a new friend or view your friends’ info that you have saved. Flick up or down to look at more friends. To view or edit a friend’s information, touch that friend’s name. You can save info for a maximum of 20 friends. Calculator Touch the Calculator icon to do simple calculations. TIP: Try shaking the tablet to see what happens. Clock Touch the Clock to set the time or date, or use the stopwatch. Clock – Touch this to view or adjust the time. Stopwatch –...
  • Page 20: Playing An Innotab ® Cartridge

    Settings Touch the Settings icon to edit your profile name, set a profile picture, record a greeting message, set desktop wallpaper, change camera photo size, check memory usage, delete game records, lock content from deletion and view the InnoTab 3 firmware version number. ® Register your InnoTab 3 on Learning Lodge to obtain a ®...
  • Page 21: Online Features

    Inserting a microSD Card You can insert a microSD card (not included) into your InnoTab 3 to ® expand available memory for downloaded content, photos, videos or music. InnoTab 3 is compatible with memory cards up to 32GB. ® - Make sure the tablet is turned off. - Locate the microSD card slot on the back of InnoTab 3. It is under the ®...
  • Page 22 • Insert the larger end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer. The USB port is usually marked with the symbol that appears on the USB port cover of your InnoTab 3. Please refer to images 5 & 6 below. ® • When the connection is successful your InnoTab 3 will show a “Connected to Computer” ® screen (image 7). • If you have not already installed Learning Lodge™ on your computer, the Learning Lodge™ Setup Program will automatically launch. Follow the prompts on screen to complete the installation. • For help using the Learning Lodge™ refer to the Help section of the program.
  • Page 23 Select the InnoTab 3 version of Learning Lodge™ on the installation ® screen. Click “Install” to begin the installation. Follow the on-screen prompts to install Learning Lodge™. • CD Installation (for Macintosh Computers) - Insert the Learning Lodge™ CD into the CD-ROM drive. - Double click the “VTech Toy Setup” icon in the pop-up window. - Select the InnoTab 3 version of Learning Lodge™ on the installation ® screen. - Click “Install” to begin the installation. - Follow the on-screen prompts to install Learning Lodge™. • Download the Setup Files from the VTech Website ®...
  • Page 24: Transferring Photos And Videos

    The following freeware programs may be used to convert most videos: Avanti GUI eRightSoft Super© MediaCoder TEncoder (All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. VTech does not endorse, ® support or accept any liability for the freeware listed above.)
  • Page 25: Care & Maintenance

    NOTE: Do not disconnect InnoTab 3 or the computer while files are downloading. ® After you have finished, turn off the tablet to save power. When not connected to a computer, please close the USB port cover on the InnoTab 3 for safety. ® Care & Maintenance Keep InnoTab 3 out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources ®...
  • Page 26 Cleaning the InnoTab 3 touch screen ® • Slightly dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with a little water and wipe the screen to loosen dirt. • Using a clean and dry cloth, wipe the screen dry. Repeat these two steps as needed. Cleaning the InnoTab 3 cabinet ® • Keep your InnoTab 3 clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never ® use solvents or abrasives. Backup battery replacement • Make sure the tablet is turned off.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    WARNING A very small percentage of the public, due to an existing condition, may experience epileptic seizures or momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain types of flashing colors or patterns, especially on television. While the InnoTab 3 Learning App Tablet does not contribute to any additional ®...
  • Page 28 The cartridge icon Poor cartridge Remove the cartridge, clean it if does not appear on connection necessary, and then re-insert it desktop into the InnoTab ® USB connection Poor USB cable Securely connect the USB cable window does connection to InnoTab 3 and the computer.
  • Page 29: Technical Support

    If your InnoTab 3 does not respond to an inserted cartridge, please ® carefully try the following: • Remove all batteries and unplug all wiring. • Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol or an alcohol-based window cleaner to gently clean the contact area of the cartridge slot. • If necessary, dry all the clean contact areas with a soft, lint-free cloth. • Please make sure that all parts are completely dry before restoring electricity.
  • Page 30: Copyright Notices

    ® registered trademarks of VTech. InnoTab is a registered trademark of ® VTech. Learning Lodge™ is a trademark of VTech. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. IMPORTANT NOTE Creating and developing InnoTab 3 The Learning App Tablet products is ®...
  • Page 31: Disclaimer And Limitation Of Liability

    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 32 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B). Caution : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 33: End User License Agreement

    CONSENTS AND IS FULLY LIABLE FOR THE ACTIONS OR INACTIONS OF SUCH CHILD WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE AND RELATED SERVICES. 1. OWNERSHIP. The Software and Documentation (including all content contained within the Product) are owned by VTECH, or its licensors, and are protected by international copyright and other intellectual property laws. The Software and Documentation shall only be used by you in accordance with this Agreement. The Software and Documentation are licensed, not sold. Except as specifically set forth...
  • Page 34 Software and use thereof shall be governed by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, unless the parties have entered into a separate, written agreement governing such modifications, upgrades, error corrections, or other updates. 3. RESTRICTIONS ON REVERSE ENGINEERING AND SECURITY. Except to the...
  • Page 35 OF ANY REMEDY. YOU AGREE THAT IN NO EVENT WILL VTECH’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY HEREUNDER OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PRODUCT AND/OR SOFTWARE. 6. TERMINATION. This License Agreement will automatically terminate if you fail to comply with any term thereof. No notice shall be required from VTECH to effect such termination.
  • Page 36: Gnu General Public License

    GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 021 10-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software--to make sure the software is free for all its users. This General Public License applies to most of the Free Software Foundation's software and to any other program whose authors commit to using it. (Some other Free Software Foundation software is covered by the GNU Lesser General Public License instead.) You can apply it to your programs, too.
  • Page 37 having been made by running the Program). Whether that is true depends on what the Program does. 1.You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty;...
  • Page 38 b) Accompany it with a written offer, valid for at least three years, to give any third party, for a charge no more than your cost of physically performing source distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code, to be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange;...
  • Page 39 It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other property right claims or to contest validity of any such claims; this section has the sole purpose of protecting the integrity of the free software distribution system, which is implemented by public license practices. Many people have made generous contributions to the wide range of software distributed through that system in reliance on consistent application of that system;...
  • Page 40 2013 © VTech Printed in China 91-002732-046...

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