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Quick Start Guide
Follow these instructions to set up your Gini Learning Keyboard™.

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Summary of Contents for VTech Gini Learning Keyboard

  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide Follow these instructions to set up your Gini Learning Keyboard™.
  • Page 2 Introduction Thank you for buying the Gini Learning Keyboard™. The Gini Learning Keyboard™ includes songs and games based on the Gini Method created by renowned pianist Giovanni Marradi. This system uses a simplified notation to make reading music easier to learn so that children can quickly begin mastering songs and exploring musical concepts.
  • Page 3 Gini Learning Keyboard™ TV Mode Quick Reference Game Curriculum Gini Gini Gini Fingering Chords Notation Value Beat ● Launch the Fireworks ○ ● Rockin' Aliens ○ ● ○ Rescue that Rocket ○ ● Alien Dance Party ● Green Thumb Gardening ●...
  • Page 4: Product Features

    Product Features Gini Learning Keyboard™ Power Button Power Indicator / Connection Indicator (Keyboard) Standalone / TV Mode Switch Volume Knob Mode Button (Free Play / Listen / Practice) Avatars / Letters Button 5 Rhythm Buttons (Pop / Rock / R&B / Jazz / Latin)
  • Page 5 Standalone Mode In Standalone Mode, the Gini Learning Keyboard™ includes a variety of different features that allow children to explore musical concepts and learn to play the piano. Modes of playing In Free Play, there are a variety of instrument sounds and rhythms children can use to create their own music.
  • Page 6 TV Mode TV Mode allows children to explore music and learn piano skills through a series of interactive games and activities. The Adventure Story brings children from the basics of identifying different keys on the piano to playing basic one-hand songs to playing music with both hands and how to play chords.
  • Page 7 TV Console Power Button Power Indicator / Connection Indicator (TV Console) DC Jack Micro-USB Port HDMI Out Port Back up Battery microSD Card Slot (microSD Card Not Included) Parent Tip #4 Correct fingering and hand position are very important to playing at tempo. Watch your child play and see if they are using the suggested fingering and hand position.
  • Page 8: Downloadable Content

    Downloadable Content Additional Downloadable Content is available for purchase via the Downloaded Songs section of the Gini Learning Keyboard™ Menu. Downloadable content includes additional Songs to learn, Keyboard Games, and Additional Content. Learn and explore even more with these exciting expansions.
  • Page 9 Connecting the TV Console to a TV 1. Turn off your television set. 2. Plug the end of the HDMI cable nearest to the Ferrite Core into the HDMI Out port located on the back of the TV Console, and then connect the other end to the HDMI In port on the television.
  • Page 10 Powering the Keyboard Battery Installation (For 4 “D” Batteries) 1. Open the battery compartment located under the keyboard. 2. Insert 4 “D” cell batteries, following the diagram inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover Power Adapter There is a single Power Adapter included in the package. It works with both the TV Console and the keyboard.
  • Page 11 Select the network that you would like to connect to, and enter a password if needed. When the connection is set up, select the check mark at the top of the screen to return to the Parental Controls menu. Note: Gini Learning Keyboard supports 802.11 b/g/n wireless standards.
  • Page 12 Setting up the Gini Learning Keyboard Follow these steps to set up your Gini Learning Keyboard™ before the first use: 1. Set up a Wi-Fi Internet connection. 2. Your Gini Learning Keyboard™ console may require a firmware update before use. If this is the case, follow the instructions on screen to download and install the firmware update.