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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.
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A Healthy, Balanced “TV Diet” By Dr. Helen Boehm Television was long considered the “uninvited” guest in American households. However, today many realistic and caring parents are partnering with television to create electronic classrooms -- right in their own living rooms. They are no longer asking if children should watch TV but, rather, which programs and on-screen activities should be part of their children’s TV intake.
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appropriateness of programs. For example, Y-7 shows are designed for children 7 and older who can distinguish between fact and fantasy. A TV-Y7-FV rating indicates that “fantasy violence” is present in an episode of an animated program. Control couch potatoes… Children benefit from participation in movement, fitness activities and sports.
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Thank you for purchasing the VTech V.Smile™ TV Learning System! ® The V.Smile™ TV Learning System is a unique video gaming system created especially for younger players. With V.Smile™, children can take off on wonderful journeys to a variety of places such as an amusement park, a cartoon world, or even a magical fairy tale land.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. • Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are to be used. Notice: When the V.Smile™ is running on batteries, you may see this icon appear on the screen . This indicates that battery power is low, and you should replace the batteries soon.
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• Do not leave the toy plugged-in for extended periods of time. CONNECTING TO A TV NOTE: Before you connect the V.Smile™ TV Learning System to a TV, check to make sure that the unit is working. Once you have turned the unit ON, the power indicator light (ON/RESTART Button) should glow.
Connect the V.Smile™ TV Learning System to your TV or monitor by plugging the colored cables on the unit into the matching color video and audio input jacks on your TV set. For TVs with stereo audio inputs: - Connect the yellow plug on the V.Smile™ cable to the yellow video input terminal on your TV.
Smartridge™ from the slot. • Turn on the TV. • Set your TV input mode to accept input from the port to which V.Smile™ is connected. In many cases this will involve setting the TV to “video” mode;...
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LEARNING ZONE Button Press this button to enter the Learning Zone play mode. The V.Smile™ joystick accommodates both right- and left-handed players. To switch the joystick to the left- or right-hand side of the buttons: - Pull the knob on the underside of the joystick as shown, to release the lock.
CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. Keep your V.Smile™ 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 batteries when not using it for an extended period of time.
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Some TVs have several video inputs -- please selected make sure you have selected the video input that matches the video port connected to the V.Smile™ unit. 3. Program needs to 3.1 Disconnect all power supplies (batteries and be reset adaptor), then reconnect all power supplies.
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...
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Be sure to make backup copies of important data on other media to protect against data loss. Company: VTech Electronics North America, L.L.C. ® Address: 1155 West Dundee Road, Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 USA 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, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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DEVELOPMENTAL BENEFITS Language Development & Spelling & Advanced Phonics – Phonics – Introduces age-appropriate Introduces the alphabet and letter spelling words to enhance sounds. reading readiness. Word Building – Cognitive Development – Expands vocabulary through age- Stimulates critical thinking skills appropriate words.