Included in the Package 1 Child-Friendly Felt Tip Pen 1 Guidebook 15 Double-sided 1 JotBot Drawing Data Chips* 1 Storage Box * 2 of the data chips are for saving codes in Code-to-Draw mode. WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks, removable tags, cable ties, cords and packaging screws are not part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
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Features Control Panel Animated Face Speaker Power / Data chip slot Mode Switch Holder Battery compartment Switch to either to power JotBot ON. Switch to to power JotBot OFF. Press this to confirm, to start an activity or to start drawing. Command JotBot to move forwards (north) in Code-to-Draw mode.
INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF. 2. Locate the battery cover at the bottom of the unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws and then open the battery cover. 3. If used batteries are present, remove these batteries from the unit by pulling up on one end of each battery.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy. • Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES: • Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging. • Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
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Help protect the environment by disposing of your product or batteries responsibly. ® VTech cares for the planet. Care for the environment and give your toy a second life by disposing of it at a small electricals collection point so all its materials can be recycled.
Getting Started Insert Batteries (To be done by an adult) • Locate the battery compartment at the bottom of JotBot. • Loosen the screws of the battery cover using a screwdriver. • Insert 4 AA alkaline batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.
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Install Pen 1-2mm • Place a scrap sheet of paper under JotBot. • Turn On JotBot. • Remove the cap of the bundled pen and insert it into the pen holder. • Push the pen gently down until it reaches the paper, and then release the pen.
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Setup Paper • Prepare an A4 or larger sheet of paper. • Place it on a flat, level surface. Keep the paper at least 10cm away from the edge of the surface to avoid JotBot from falling. • Clear any obstacles on or near the paper. Then, place JotBot in the centre of the paper before JotBot begins to draw.
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Let’s Go! Explore more ways to learn and play with the bundled guidebook!
How to Play Learning Mode Switch to Learning mode to play with the data chips or let JotBot choose what to play. Insert a Data Chip for JotBot to Draw • Insert a chip showing the side of the object you'd like JotBot to draw facing outwards.
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Drawing Activities: Draw Together • JotBot will draw something first, then children can draw on top of it using their imagination. Draw-a-Story • JotBot will draw and tell a story, then children can show their creativity by drawing on top to complete the drawing and story.
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Connect the Dots • JotBot will draw a picture, leaving some dotted lines for children to connect to complete the drawing. Draw the Other Half • JotBot will draw half of a picture, children can then mirror the drawing to complete it. Cartoon Face •...
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Maze • JotBot will draw a maze. Then, place JotBot at the entrance of the maze, with JotBot's pen tip touching the pen symbol Input the directions that JotBot needs to follow to go through the maze using the arrow buttons on his head. Then, press the Go button to see JotBot move.
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Code-to-Draw Switch to Code-to-Draw mode to code JotBot to draw. • Turn JotBot so that his back is turned to you, and you can see the arrow buttons on this head. • Input the directions to code JotBot to move. •...
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Fun Draw Codes JotBot is able to draw various interesting drawings. Look up the Fun Draw Code section of the guidebook and code JotBot to draw one of these drawings. 1. To activate Fun Draw Code mode, press and hold the Go button for 3 seconds.
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Calibration JotBot is ready to play out of the box. However, if JotBot is not drawing properly after installing new batteries, follow the below procedure to calibrate JotBot. 1. Hold the buttons for 3 seconds until you hear “Calibration”. 2. Press to start JotBot drawing a circle.
Volume Controls To adjust the sound volume, press to decrease the volume to increase the volume. NOTE: In cases where the arrow buttons are in use, such as when in Code-to-Draw mode, the volume controls will temporarily be unavailable. Q: What type of paper should I use? A: JotBot works best on non-gloss paper, no smaller than A4 in size.
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