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...'s reading progress, and download and print awards for each completed story. V.ReaderTM creates a magical world that will , too! With a USB connection to helping kids discover the magic of helping your child learn and grow! We want to introduce children to life through colorful scenes, voices, sounds and music. That's why we created V.ReaderTM, where reading comes alive with the job of reading. Sincerely, Your friends at VTech® To learn letters...
...'s reading progress, and download and print awards for each completed story. V.ReaderTM creates a magical world that will , too! With a USB connection to helping kids discover the magic of helping your child learn and grow! We want to introduce children to life through colorful scenes, voices, sounds and music. That's why we created V.ReaderTM, where reading comes alive with the job of reading. Sincerely, Your friends at VTech® To learn letters...
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... Started 4 Battery Installation 4 Battery Notice 4 AC Adaptor 5 Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys 5 How to Play 6 • STEP 1: Insert the Storybook Cartridge 6 • STEP 2: Turn the V.ReaderTM On 6 • STEP 3: Personalize Your V.ReaderTM 6 • STEP 4: System Menu 6 Activities 7 • Watch the Story 8 • Reading Games 9 • Story Dictionary 10 Using the V.ReaderTM Touch Screen 11 Cleaning the V.ReaderTM Touch Screen 11 Inserting an SD Card 11 Connecting to a Computer 12 Computer Requirements 13 CARE & MAINTENANCE 14 TROUBLESHOOTING...
... Started 4 Battery Installation 4 Battery Notice 4 AC Adaptor 5 Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys 5 How to Play 6 • STEP 1: Insert the Storybook Cartridge 6 • STEP 2: Turn the V.ReaderTM On 6 • STEP 3: Personalize Your V.ReaderTM 6 • STEP 4: System Menu 6 Activities 7 • Watch the Story 8 • Reading Games 9 • Story Dictionary 10 Using the V.ReaderTM Touch Screen 11 Cleaning the V.ReaderTM Touch Screen 11 Inserting an SD Card 11 Connecting to a Computer 12 Computer Requirements 13 CARE & MAINTENANCE 14 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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... are not part of reading while watching well-loved characters and stories in a kid-tough, touch screen reading system for 3 - 7 year olds. INTRODUCTION Thank you for your child will discover the joy of this toy and should be discarded for purchasing the VTech® V.ReaderTM Animated E-Book System! User's Manual V.ReaderTM V.ReaderTM Soft Cloth USB Cable User's Manual (including V.ReaderTM Pen) Storybook Cartridge Included in This Package • One VTech® V.ReaderTM Animated E-Book System (including V.ReaderTM Pen) •...
... are not part of reading while watching well-loved characters and stories in a kid-tough, touch screen reading system for 3 - 7 year olds. INTRODUCTION Thank you for your child will discover the joy of this toy and should be discarded for purchasing the VTech® V.ReaderTM Animated E-Book System! User's Manual V.ReaderTM V.ReaderTM Soft Cloth USB Cable User's Manual (including V.ReaderTM Pen) Storybook Cartridge Included in This Package • One VTech® V.ReaderTM Animated E-Book System (including V.ReaderTM Pen) •...
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Use this button to adjust the screen brightness. You can set the volume to the lowest setting to adjust the sound volume. Always replace the V.ReaderTM pen into this to protect V.ReaderTM . Press this to your finger or with the V.ReaderTM pen to turn the unit on or off. Use this USB port to connect to connect headphones. Plug the included USB cable into the pen holder after use. Use this before removing a cartridge. Press "+" or "-" to...
Use this button to adjust the screen brightness. You can set the volume to the lowest setting to adjust the sound volume. Always replace the V.ReaderTM pen into this to protect V.ReaderTM . Press this to your finger or with the V.ReaderTM pen to turn the unit on or off. Use this USB port to connect to connect headphones. Plug the included USB cable into the pen holder after use. Use this before removing a cartridge. Press "+" or "-" to...
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... unit's main menu. BUTTON Menu Game Backpack Music ON/OFF Exit Replay Play/Pause Bookmark Help Previous Page Arrow Next Page Arrow FUNCTION Exit out to type in your user name, write a welcome message, or enter answers for some reading game questions. 2010 © VTech Printed in China 91-002452-007-000 Play the built-in Watch the Story. Play or pause the story narration in Reading Games. Turn...
... unit's main menu. BUTTON Menu Game Backpack Music ON/OFF Exit Replay Play/Pause Bookmark Help Previous Page Arrow Next Page Arrow FUNCTION Exit out to type in your user name, write a welcome message, or enter answers for some reading game questions. 2010 © VTech Printed in China 91-002452-007-000 Play the built-in Watch the Story. Play or pause the story narration in Reading Games. Turn...
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... Cartridge Slot SD Card Slot Battery Compartment Battery Cover FEATURES FUNCTION Storybook Cartridge Slot Insert the V.ReaderTM storybook cartridge into the slot to replace the battery cover. Battery Notice 2 • The use of new alkaline batteries is turned off. 1 • Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit and remove it as shown in image 1. • Insert 4 "AA" batteries as shown in image 2. • Make sure to read and play. SD Card...
... Cartridge Slot SD Card Slot Battery Compartment Battery Cover FEATURES FUNCTION Storybook Cartridge Slot Insert the V.ReaderTM storybook cartridge into the slot to replace the battery cover. Battery Notice 2 • The use of new alkaline batteries is turned off. 1 • Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit and remove it as shown in image 1. • Insert 4 "AA" batteries as shown in image 2. • Make sure to read and play. SD Card...
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... type of batteries in use of a VTech® 9V AC/DC adaptor. • Make sure the unit is not to be connected to more than the recommended number of power supplies. • Do not dispose of batteries in fire. After that battery power is approximately 10-30 minutes, depending on batteries, you should replace the batteries soon. AC Adaptor • Use a standard 9V 300mA use . • Rechargeable batteries...
... type of batteries in use of a VTech® 9V AC/DC adaptor. • Make sure the unit is not to be connected to more than the recommended number of power supplies. • Do not dispose of batteries in fire. After that battery power is approximately 10-30 minutes, depending on batteries, you should replace the batteries soon. AC Adaptor • Use a standard 9V 300mA use . • Rechargeable batteries...
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..., and touch one to Play STEP 1: Insert the Storybook Cartridge Make sure the unit is turned off. These allow you to type in your name and a picture for a few seconds. STEP 4: System Menu In the System Menu, there are five icons: STEP 3: Personalize Your V.ReaderTM The first time you 're done. Press the green checkmark when you will see My Name and My Avatar screens...
..., and touch one to Play STEP 1: Insert the Storybook Cartridge Make sure the unit is turned off. These allow you to type in your name and a picture for a few seconds. STEP 4: System Menu In the System Menu, there are five icons: STEP 3: Personalize Your V.ReaderTM The first time you 're done. Press the green checkmark when you will see My Name and My Avatar screens...
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... System Menu. Touch the moles to choose. My Avatar: Choose an avatar. Watch the Story: Read or listen to change your name. Story Dictionary: Learn the definitions of vocabulary words in the Reading Games. The stored items will see what you have entered the storybook cartridge by selecting the book icon in reading game. Setup Touch the Setup icon to the whole story while watching the animations. Reading Games: Play 8 story-related reading games...
... System Menu. Touch the moles to choose. My Avatar: Choose an avatar. Watch the Story: Read or listen to change your name. Story Dictionary: Learn the definitions of vocabulary words in the Reading Games. The stored items will see what you have entered the storybook cartridge by selecting the book icon in reading game. Setup Touch the Setup icon to the whole story while watching the animations. Reading Games: Play 8 story-related reading games...
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... pace, touch highlighted vocabulary words to hear their definitions, or touch images in the story text to hear the word read the story at your bookmarked page. To pause the story narration, press . In Free Play, you will enter Free Play automatically. Settings: Touch the Settings icon to start Watch the Story. Watch the Story There are two ways to turn the background music and vocabulary highlight feature on the screen.
... pace, touch highlighted vocabulary words to hear their definitions, or touch images in the story text to hear the word read the story at your bookmarked page. To pause the story narration, press . In Free Play, you will enter Free Play automatically. Settings: Touch the Settings icon to start Watch the Story. Watch the Story There are two ways to turn the background music and vocabulary highlight feature on the screen.
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... the screen to see your game choices, then touch the icon to answer the question as directed. The following are some examples of the stories you wish to reinforce your reading skills. Opposites Attract Rhyme Time Choose the game you read. The other 7 games teach a variety of age-appropriate reading skills. Then touch a word in the story text, a picture in every storybook cartridge to play from the Reading Games...
... the screen to see your game choices, then touch the icon to answer the question as directed. The following are some examples of the stories you wish to reinforce your reading skills. Opposites Attract Rhyme Time Choose the game you read. The other 7 games teach a variety of age-appropriate reading skills. Then touch a word in the story text, a picture in every storybook cartridge to play from the Reading Games...
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... you just read. 10 To deepen your understanding, some definitions have follow-up questions that relate to hear its definition. Opposites Attract Rhyme Time Reading Game Curriculum Reading Comprehension Onomatopoeia Beginning Sounds/Beginning Letters Syllables Capital & Lowercase Letters Foreign Languages Antonyms Rhyming Story Dictionary Story Dictionary provides an alphabetical list of the vocabulary words from the story and their definitions, along with fun animations, sounds, and voices...
... you just read. 10 To deepen your understanding, some definitions have follow-up questions that relate to hear its definition. Opposites Attract Rhyme Time Reading Game Curriculum Reading Comprehension Onomatopoeia Beginning Sounds/Beginning Letters Syllables Capital & Lowercase Letters Foreign Languages Antonyms Rhyming Story Dictionary Story Dictionary provides an alphabetical list of the vocabulary words from the story and their definitions, along with fun animations, sounds, and voices...
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... image 4. • Make sure the batteries have been removed. • Locate the SD card slot inside the battery cover. • Insert the SD card as needed. Using the V.ReaderTM Touch Screen V.ReaderTM has a touch-sensitive screen that you can clean it with by using your finger or the included pen. or MENMUENU GAMGEAME HIGHHLIIGGHHLTIGHT MUSMICUSOICFFOFF NOTE: • Use only enough pressure to replace the battery cover. 11 Too much...
... image 4. • Make sure the batteries have been removed. • Locate the SD card slot inside the battery cover. • Insert the SD card as needed. Using the V.ReaderTM Touch Screen V.ReaderTM has a touch-sensitive screen that you can clean it with by using your finger or the included pen. or MENMUENU GAMGEAME HIGHHLIIGGHHLTIGHT MUSMICUSOICFFOFF NOTE: • Use only enough pressure to replace the battery cover. 11 Too much...
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... is usually marked with the USB cable, your V.ReaderTM screen will show a pop-up window (image 8). Touch to connect to play and read. 8 9 12 Touch to close the window and continue to the computer (image 9). 4 5 Connecting to a Computer • Download the setup program from www.vtechkids.com/download for US and www.vtechcanada.com/toysdownload for Canada and install it onto your computer...
... is usually marked with the USB cable, your V.ReaderTM screen will show a pop-up window (image 8). Touch to connect to play and read. 8 9 12 Touch to close the window and continue to the computer (image 9). 4 5 Connecting to a Computer • Download the setup program from www.vtechkids.com/download for US and www.vtechcanada.com/toysdownload for Canada and install it onto your computer...
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... Video Adaptor: Graphic card with 1024 x 768 at 16 or 32 bit color Monitor Resolution: 1024 x 768 USB 1.1 or higher 100MB hard disk space Windows® compatible sound card and speakers PC Software Requirements: Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista® or Windows® 7 Operating System Internet Explorer® version 6 or above Adobe® Flash® Player 10 (to get the latest version...
... Video Adaptor: Graphic card with 1024 x 768 at 16 or 32 bit color Monitor Resolution: 1024 x 768 USB 1.1 or higher 100MB hard disk space Windows® compatible sound card and speakers PC Software Requirements: Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista® or Windows® 7 Operating System Internet Explorer® version 6 or above Adobe® Flash® Player 10 (to get the latest version...
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.... 6. Remove the batteries when not using it . 5. Please examine the toy transformer periodically for a prolonged period of time may experience epileptic seizures or momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain types of such conditions, the transformer should not be reset screen, and pressing the ON/OFF button has no sound down Headphones are connected Screen turns on, then Battery power low immediately off No picture (or...
.... 6. Remove the batteries when not using it . 5. Please examine the toy transformer periodically for a prolonged period of time may experience epileptic seizures or momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain types of such conditions, the transformer should not be reset screen, and pressing the ON/OFF button has no sound down Headphones are connected Screen turns on, then Battery power low immediately off No picture (or...
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... after pressing ON/OFF button Battery power low Incomplete battery installation Replace the battery. Poor storybook Remove the storybook cartridge, clean it if cartridge connection necessary, then re-insert it into the V.ReaderTM. If your product or model number (the model number is to computer running through USB hub Securely connect the USB cable to gently clean the contact area of your product). • The actual problem you are completely...
... after pressing ON/OFF button Battery power low Incomplete battery installation Replace the battery. Poor storybook Remove the storybook cartridge, clean it if cartridge connection necessary, then re-insert it into the V.ReaderTM. If your product or model number (the model number is to computer running through USB hub Securely connect the USB cable to gently clean the contact area of your product). • The actual problem you are completely...
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... with the instructions, may arise through the use of the FCC Rules. IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating and developing the V.ReaderTM Animated E-Book System is encouraged to try to protect against harmful interference in the U.S. However, errors sometimes can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the U.S. Disclaimer and Limitation of VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. VTech® Electronics North...
... with the instructions, may arise through the use of the FCC Rules. IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating and developing the V.ReaderTM Animated E-Book System is encouraged to try to protect against harmful interference in the U.S. However, errors sometimes can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the U.S. Disclaimer and Limitation of VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. VTech® Electronics North...
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... interference that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 17 Caution : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. •...
... interference that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 17 Caution : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. •...