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VTech Vapor User Manual

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  • Page 2 That’s why all of our electronic learning products are uniquely designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the best of their ability. Whether it’s learning about letters, numbers, geography or algebra, all VTech learning ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Organizer ..................19 Optional Accessories ................22 Connecting the VT-41 Printer ............22 Trouble Shooting for Printer Errors..........23 Connecting Vapor with the AC Adaptor ........23 Smart Cards ..................23 Activity Scoring and Levels ..............24 Care and Maintenance ................26...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Should you have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada. Vapor is an electronic learning aid that challenges young minds with 44 activities ranging from spelling, math and memory games, to learning tools like unit converters and language translators.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    • Do not mix old with new batteries. • Do not use different types of batteries. • Remove batteries from Vapor when you are not going to use Vapor for a long time. • Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

  • Page 6: Powering Vapor On And Off

    Important: While replacing the backup battery, the 3 “AAA” batteries must be kept in Vapor or Vapor must be connected to the AC adaptor while the adaptor is plugged in. If not, you will lose all saved information. Powering Vapor ON and OFF To turn the handheld ON, press and hold the Power button for 1 second or longer.

  • Page 7: Detaching The Handheld From The Main Unit

    Detaching the Handheld from the Main Unit Detach the handheld from the main unit as shown below: Attaching the Handheld to the Main Unit Attach the handheld to the main unit as shown below:...

  • Page 8: Your Vapor

    Your Vapor The Handheld Buttons Power Button Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to turn the handheld ON. Press this button again to turn the handheld OFF. Volume/Contrast Control Button Press this button to change the sound level of the speaker and the darkness of the screen.

  • Page 9: The Category Buttons

    (see System Setup icon in the Touch Panel section for instructions). Print Screen Button Press this button to print what is displayed on that screen. Vapor is compatible with VTech’s VT-41 printer only.

  • Page 10: The Keyboard

    Press this button to play the Trivia Smart Card or to list all saved data in a Memory Smart Card (see Smart Cards for details). If there is no card in the Smart Card slot when this button is pressed, Vapor will show an error message. Note: Smart Cards are sold separately.

  • Page 11: The Touch Panel

    Number Keys Press these keys to type numbers in activities. Function Keys Press this key to confirm a selection or an answer. Press this key to exit the current screen and go back to the previous screen. Press this key to type capital letters or to use the symbols shown on the top half of some keys.
  • Page 12 Esc Icon Tap this icon to exit the current screen and go back to the previous screen. Main Menu Icon Tap this icon to display the main menu. Enter Icon Tap this icon to confirm a selection or an answer. Backspace Icon Tap this icon to delete the last character selected or typed.
  • Page 13 Note: These activities use the Toolbar: Slide Puzzle Maker, Q&A, Calendar, Phone Book, Face It, Diary, To Do List, Money Manager, Note Pad, Currency Converter, and Smart Cards. System Setup Icon Tap this icon to change the time and date formats, enter your personal information, set your password for Diary, select a screen saver, and turn the bubble text setting on or off.
  • Page 14 3. Tap the box to have the bubble text on or off. 4. Tap Esc to exit. Help Icon Tap this icon to get helpful hints about the activities. Screen Effect Icon Vapor has four different screen effects that are used for fun.

  • Page 15: The Mouse

    Connecting the Mouse 1. Make sure Vapor is turned OFF. 2. Locate the mouse jack on the back of Vapor (same shape as a phone jack). 3. Plug the mouse cord into Vapor’s mouse jack. 4. Turn Vapor ON to check that the mouse is working.

  • Page 16: Automatic Shut-Off Feature

    Automatic Shut-off Feature Vapor will automatically turn off to save power if it has been untouched for 8 minutes. After Vapor shuts OFF, you will need to press the Power button to restart Vapor. We recommend that you turn Vapor OFF when not playing with it. If Vapor is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries and unplug the AC adaptor.
  • Page 17 To play Wordsearch: 1. Tap one of the letters in the word to select that word (a bar will highlight the word) and then tap Enter. 2. To highlight a word that is vertical, tap icon at the bottom of the screen. To highlight a word that is horizontal, tap icon at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 18: Mathematics

    To play Antonyms and Synonyms: 1. Tap on the letters to unscramble the word. As you select the letters, they will appear at the top of the screen. 2. If you mistype a letter, tap the Backspace icon to put the letter back in the scrambled area.

  • Page 19: Games

    Games Golf Play 9 holes on Vapor’s golf course. To play Golf: 1. Tap icons to place the ball in the direction you want it to go. 2. Tap Enter to get ready to hit the ball. 3. Tap Enter to hit the ball.
  • Page 20 6. If you need to see the picture again, tap the Help icon. Follow Me This is a game of memory. Each animal will sound a different musical note. Vapor will randomly select orders for the characters and you will have to repeat that order.

  • Page 21: Applications

    To play Trivia: 1. After the question appears, tap icon to display the answer choices. 2. Tap the answer to highlight it and then tap Enter to confirm your answer. 3. If you need to read the question again, tap icon .

  • Page 22: Organizer

    German, French, & Spanish Translators These Activities will help you learn German, French, and Spanish. To use the German, French, and Spanish Translators: 1. Select the language you want to learn, and then select the word or phrase you want translated.
  • Page 23 Face It Create pictures to use when you enter your friends' personal information in the phone book. Choose different styles of hair, clothes, and more. To create a new picture: 1. Tap the Answer/Menu icon, tap icon in the Toolbar, and tap Enter. 2.

  • Page 24: Money Manager

    2. Use the on-screen keyboard or real keyboard to enter text. 3. To save that entry, tap the Answer/Menu icon and then tap icon 4. Tap Esc to exit. Time Set Vapor’s clock and alarm. To set the date and time: 1. Tap icon in the center.

  • Page 25: Optional Accessories

    Connecting the VT-41 Printer (sold separately) 1. Make sure Vapor and the printer are OFF. 2. Locate the printer port on the back of Vapor. 3. Insert the printer plug into the printer port. 4. Turn Vapor ON, and then turn the printer ON.

  • Page 26: Trouble Shooting For Printer Errors

    To connect the AC adaptor: 1. Make sure Vapor is OFF. 2. Plug the adaptor into Vapor’s adaptor jack located on the back of the main unit. 3. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet. Smart Cards (sold separately) There are two types of Smart Cards.

  • Page 27: Activity Scoring And Levels

    Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800- 267-7377 in Canada. A service representative will be happy to assist you. Activity Scoring and Levels This table lists the scoring for each of the score-keeping activities. Vapor Activities: Category Activity Name Scoring Code...
  • Page 28 French Translator French Tester Spanish Translator Spanish Tester Scoring Code Reference Code Description Questions per round Correct answer on 1st try 20 points Correct answer on 2nd try 10 points Correct answer on 3rd try 5 points Words per round Correct answer 10 points Incorrect answer...

  • Page 29: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance 1. Keep Vapor clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. 2. Keep Vapor out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat. 3. Remove batteries when Vapor will not be in use for a long period of time.

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