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U s e r ’ s M a n u a l

Thank you for purchasing the VTech

V.Smile

V-Motion

Active Learning

System!

The V.Smile

V-Motion

Active Learning System is a unique video gaming system

created especially for younger players. With V.Smile

V-Motion

, 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. As they explore these worlds, children absorb learning

concepts through creative gaming and adventure play. Each game universe features

child-directed play and hidden surprises, so that the adventure is never the same twice!

The package contentsThe package contents

• V.Smile

V-Motion

Active Learning System console and User’s Manual

• One

Wireless Controller

• One

Wrist Strap

• One

V.LINK

™

and V.LINK

™

Manual

• One

Smartridge™ and Smartridge™ Manual

WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are

not part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.

U s e r ’ s M a n u a l

V.Smile

V-Motion

Console

• Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

• Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit.

• Remove the battery cover and insert 4 X 1.5V AA LR6/AM-3

batteries as indicated in the diagram.

• Make sure battery cover is securely.

Notice: When the V.Smile

V-Motion

is running on batteries,

you may see this icon appear on right upper corner

of screen. This indicates that battery power is low, and you

should replace the batteries soon. Battery time remaining

once the icon ﬁrst appears is approximately 10-30 minutes,

depending on the type of batteries in use. After that, the

console will show the low battery icon for 5 seconds as

indicated in the diagram, for 5

seconds, and then will turn

OFF automatically.

V.Smile

V-Motion

Wireless Controller

• Make sure the Wireless Controller is turned OFF.

• Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit.

• Remove the screw of the battery cover with a screwdriver or a coin,

and insert 3 x 1.5V AAA AM4/LR03 batteries as indicated in the

diagram.

• Make sure battery cover is securely attached with screws.

Notice: When the

V.Smile

V-Motion

Wireless Controller is low

battery life and 4 direction LED on the controller will blink

around 10-30 mintues then will turn OFF automatically.

VTech

recommends high quality alkaline batteries for best

performance and longevity of battery.

Battery NoticeBattery Notice

• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid leakage.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable

(Ni-Cd or Ni-MH).

• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be used for an extended

period of time.

• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.

• Do not dispose of batteries in ﬁre.

• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

AC AdaptorAC Adaptor

• Use a

VTech

300mA

AC/DC adaptor or a standard AC/DC adaptor

with equivalent speciﬁcation.

• Make sure the unit is turned

OFF.

• Plug the power jack into the 9V DC socket at the back of the unit.

• Plug the AC adaptor into a wall socket.

NOTE: The use of an adaptor will override the batteries. When the toy is not going to

be in use for an extended period of time, unplug the adaptor.

Standard Guidelines for Adaptor ToysStandard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys

• The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old.

• Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy.

• The transformer is not a toy.

• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid.

• Never use more than one adaptor.

• Do not leave the toy plugged-in for extended periods of time.

NOTE: Before you connect the V.Smile

V-Motion

Active 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. If the

ON/RESTART Button does not glow, check to see that the adaptor is connected

correctly, or that the batteries are installed correctly. If the batteries are not

installed correctly, the V.Smile

V-Motion

Active Learning System will

not function and damage to the unit could result. Make sure that your TV and

the unit are turned OFF before you begin making connections.

Connect the V.Smile

V-Motion

Active 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

V-Motion

cable to

the yellow video input terminal on your TV.

- Connect the white and red plugs on the

V.Smile

V-Motion

cable to the white and red audio input terminals on your TV.

Yellow White Red

U s e r ’ s M a n u a l

GETTING STARTED

PARENT’S TV TIPS

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.

The same balanced and structured approach to developing healthy eating habits translates

to watching less, different and better television! This “TV diet” gives families a menu for

regulating children’s viewing, choosing “healthy” program content and reducing the quantity

and potency of television consumed.

So, what does a healthy, balanced “TV diet” look like?

A well-balanced diet is best…

Consider a healthy mixture of age-appropriate programming and activities that educate,

engage and entertain! A variety of viewing and interactive experiences can turn a TV

screen into an electronic classroom for learning and fun.

Trim the fat…

It is important to reduce children’s sedentary behavior and eliminate unhealthy programs

that contain violent, aggressive or disrespectful behaviors.

Move out of the candy store…

Parents are children’s ﬁrst teachers and their most powerful role models. It is difﬁcult

to improve children’s viewing when parents are modeling other TV viewing behaviors.

Consider adapting your own TV habits as a healthy example for your child.

Plan menus and season to taste…

Whenever possible, eliminate channel surﬁng and encourage the viewing of speciﬁc,

pre-selected shows. The PG-TV ratings help parents make more informed selections

that take into account the content and age-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…

CONTENTS

• PARENT’S TV TIPS ......................................................................... 1

• INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 3

The Package contents .............................................................................. 3

• PRODUCT FEATURES................................................................... 4

V.Smile

V-Motion

Console

V.Smile

V-Motion

Wireless Controller

• GETTING STARTED ....................................................................... 5

Battery Installation ..................................................................................... 5

Battery Notice ............................................................................................ 6

AC Adaptor ................................................................................................ 6

Standard Guidelines for Adaptor Toys ..................................................... 6

Connecting to a TV ................................................................................... 6

Connecting to a VCR ................................................................................ 7

To Begin Play ............................................................................................ 7

V.Smile

V-Motion

Console .............................................................. 8

Using V.Smile

V-Motion

Wireless Controller .......................................... 8

How to attach wrist strap to Controller?

1 Player mode

2 Player mode

Connect V.SMILE accessories or V.SMILE cable controller

• V.Smile

V-Motion

PLAY GUIDELINES........................... 9

Best results when playing the game ......................................................... 9

Using the

V.Smile

V-Motion

Wireless Controller ........................... 10

• CARE & MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 12

• TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 12

• TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................ 14

• OTHER INFO ...................................................................................... 15

Disclaimer and Limitation of liabilty

Children beneﬁt from participation in movement, ﬁtness activities and sports. These

bodily actions are not only important for a child’s physical growth and development but

also to monitor their emotional stability, social skills and obesity. Limit sedentary screen

time and blend physical and mental pursuits, like active on-screen games and video

activities, into the TV mix.

Starvation diets don’t work…

Many parents have found that restricting all TV time is an impractical long-term strategy.

It is possible, however, to set realistic limits that are welcomed by both parent and child!

Make viewing a choice and not a habit. Eliminate some TV time by setting a few basic rules,

such as restricting television during meals or before the day’s homework is completed.

News fast…

The realism of TV news can be overwhelming and scary for young children and reinforces

their profound safety concerns. Exposure to TV news images, particularly without a context

for scenes of terrible suffering, can cause vivid and long lasting fears.

Food for thought…

Whenever possible, connect viewing with learning. Many programs and characters are

based on books and many on-screen subjects -- from geography to sports -- can inspire

a lifelong interest in reading. Choose age-appropriate video activities that encourage

interaction and challenge critical thinking.

Dr. Helen Boehm is the author of The Right Toys, Fearless Parenting and many magazine

articles on parenting and responsible children’s media. A distinguished psychologist

and nationally known authority on children’s development, play, and media, Dr. Boehm

headed Public Responsibility and Network Standards at MTV/Nickelodeon and was Vice

President of the Fox Children’s Network.

V.Smile

V-Motion

Active Learning

System Console

Smartridge™

Wireless Controller

Wrist Strap

V.LINK

The V.Smile

V-Motion

Wireless Controller accommodates

both right- and left-handed players.

Release the lock and turn the func-

tion button panel ( center part of the

joystick) around to the other side

until you hear a locking sound.

Parent letter

V.LINK

Manual

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INTRODUCTION

PRODUCT FEATURES

User’s Manual

Us er ’s Manu al

• Storage compartment

You can store up to nine Smartridges™

inside here when they are not in use.

• Smartridge™ slot

For inserting a Smartridge™ and make

sure it should lock into place. (can play

both V.Smile

V-Motion

Smart-

ridge™ & V.Smile

Smartridge™).

• Wireless Contoller signal

Lights turn on when receive the data from

Wireless Controller.

• Joystick Port

Open the rubber door and plug the cable

joystick into this port ( Cable joystick is

sold separated ).

• Battery compartment

See page 6.

• AV cable

Connects to TV or VCR. See page 6 & 7.

• Power jack

See page 6.

• Off button

Press this button to turn the unit

OFF .

Always do this before removing a Smartridge™.

• ON / RESTART button

Press this button to turn the unit on

ON/RE-

START Button while playing a game, the game

will start over from the beginning.

• Microphone Port

Connects to the Microphone ( sold separated ).

• V.Link™ Port

For inserting a

V.Link.

• 4 Direction signal

Light turns on and indicate up, left, down

& right direction.

• HELP Button

Press this button to hear helpful hints in

certain games.

• Joystick

• 4 Color Button

Use these buttons to choose

answers in certain activities, or to

preform certain game actions.

• Wireless Controller OFF/ON-Player

1/Player 2 Button

Switch this button choose Off / ON

- Player 1 / Player 2. Details operation

please refer to page 8-11.

• Wrist Band Attachment

See page 8.

• Wrist Band

• Motion sensor signal

Light turns on when connected with

Console.

• Enter Button

Press this button to make a choice,

or to perform certain game actions.

Resume power when unit auto

power off.

• Battery Compartment

See page 5.

• LEARNING ZONE Button

Press this button to enter the Learning

Zone play mode.

• EXIT Button

Press this button to exit or pause a game.

Smartridge™ Manual

V-Motion Wireless ControllerV-Motion Wireless Controller

Summary of content (2 pages)

PAGE 1
Parent letter Dear Parent, A 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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Using V.Smile® V-Motiontm Wireless Controller For TVs with a mono audio input: - Connect the yellow plug on the V.Smile® V-Motion to the yellow video input terminal on your TV. tm Yellow White Red V-MOtIONtm Play Guidelines How to attach wrist strap to Controller? cable Tilt right & left. Connecting to a VCR 2. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat. 4. Avoid dropping it. NEVER try to dismantle it. 5. Always keep the V.Smile® V-Motiontm away from water. 6.