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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat.
3. Remove batteries when the unit will not be in use for an extended period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces.
5. Do not try to dismantle the unit.
6. Do not expose the unit to moisture or water.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing electronic learning aids is accompanied by a respon-
sibility that we at VTECH

®

 take very seriously.  We make every effort to ensure

the accuracy of the information which forms the value of our products.  However,
errors sometimes can occur.  It is important for you to know that we stand behind
our products and encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department
at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada with any problems
and/or suggestions that you might have.  A service representative will be happy
to help you.

NOTE:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may
cause interference to radio and television reception.  It has been type tested and
found to comply within the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with
the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.  However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If
this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

reorient the receiving antenna

relocate this product with respect to the receiver

move this product away from the receiver

Summary of Contents for Divin Buddies

Page 1: ... USER S MANUAL VTECH Printed in China 91 01347 001 ...

Page 2: ...hem to learn to the best of their ability Whether it s learning about letters numbers geography or algebra all VTECH learning products incorporate advanced tech nologies and extensive curriculum to encourage children of all ages to reach their potential When it comes to providing interactive products that enlighten entertain and develop minds at VTECH we see the potential in every child ...

Page 3: ...TO SHUT OFF 2 KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS 2 4 TO BEGIN PLAY 4 DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES 5 10 Lobster Letters 5 6 Manatee Math 6 7 Porpoise Play 7 9 Jellyfish Jam 9 10 GAME STATISTICS 10 12 Scoring 11 12 Two Player Mode 12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 13 ...

Page 4: ...d more The silly animations encouraging phrases and rich curriculum will make learning a splash BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Make sure the unit is OFF 2 Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit and remove it using a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screw 3 Insert 3 AA UM 3 LR6 batteries as illustrated The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance 4 Replace the batte...

Page 5: ...e program activity stops working please follow these steps 1 Please turn the unit off 2 Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries 3 Let the unit stand for a few minutes then replace the batteries 4 Turn the unit on The unit will now be ready to play again If the problem persists please call our Consumer Services Department at 1 800 521 2010 in the U S or 1 800 267 7377 in Canada AUTO SH...

Page 6: ...s key to switch between one player and two player mode Press these two keys in the two player Head to Head mode Press this key to change the level of difficulty There are three skill levels for most activities The default is Level 1 for all games Each time you press this key the level of difficulty will change from Level 1 to Level 2 to Level 3 then back to Level 1 Press this key to see a brief de...

Page 7: ...MATCHBOOK activity TO BEGIN PLAY 1 To begin play press the ON key on the keyboard 2 The animation for choosing a category will scroll onto the LCD screen while the learning toy announces the category Select a category by pressing the ENTER key when the category you wish to play appears on the screen You can also select one of the following categories you want to play by directly pressing the Categ...

Page 8: ...ect word Listen closely because the word will be voiced out This is your rhyming clue After you hear your clue you will see 3 choices of rhyming words appear on the screen These words will also be voiced When you hear the word that sounds like it rhymes with the first object press the ENTER key Please note in Level 3 the most challenging level you will not receive a verbal clue 4 Lost Letter Are y...

Page 9: ... or simply press the matching number on your keyboard The challenge continues in Level 2 and Level 3 In these levels not only do you get to find the numbers to match the number words but you also get to test your knowledge by matching the number words to the numbers Remember you can use your CURSOR keys or your NUMBER keys to find the answer 2 Find the Number The truth about this activity is that ...

Page 10: ...Away Now it s time for a little subtraction action In Level 1 two sets of objects will appear on the screen Find the difference between the two sets of objects When you think you know the answer type the number on your keyboard and press ENTER In Level 2 we start using equations If you need some help just watch for the hint After the equation appears on the LCD screen one group of objects followed...

Page 11: ...ter you type the faster the car can arrive at the FINISH LINE 5 Matchbook This product belongs to the Smart Start Series The Smart Start series is expandable with VTech Matchbooks These special workbooks are sold separately and can be activated on the VTech Divin Buddies PC learning toy by pressing the MATCHBOOK key After inputting the special workbook code and a section number press the color cod...

Page 12: ...en On the train are numbers 0 through 9 Select your favorite song by typing in the song number Song Name 0 Für Elise 1 Row Row Row Your Boat 2 Sailing 3 My Bonny Lies Over the Ocean 4 Aloha Oe 5 Swan Lake 6 It s Raining It s Pouring 7 The Blue Danube 8 Chop Sticks 9 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 2 Music Challenge Can you crack the musical code A music safe box will play a portion of a melody The goa...

Page 13: ...r Mode is for each player 10 Time Limit Scoring Lives Two player One player Lobster Letters 1 Learning Letters 15 12 9 sec 15 12 9 sec 3 2 Letter Pairs No 15 sec 3 3 Rhyming Fun 30 22 15 sec 30 22 15 sec 2 4 Lost Letter No 10 sec 5 Mystery Letter No 20 sec 3 6 Word Builder No 60 sec 3 Manatee Math 1 Learning Numbers No 15 sec 2 2 Find the Number 15 12 9 sec 15 12 9 sec 3 3 Number Chain No 15 sec 3...

Page 14: ...ints Correct answer on the third try gain 1 point Press the ANSWER key at any time no points are awarded Total possible points per round 100 points Remark 10 bonus points will be awarded for getting all the answers correct 3 In the activity RACE RALLY there is a total of 100 points in Level 1 The less time used the higher your score will be The scoring system is below x represents the amount of ti...

Page 15: ...splayed the two players need to press their corresponding player keys PLAYER 1 or PLAYER 2 as quickly as possible to have the chance to answer the question The player who presses the button first gets to answer first If the first player answers incorrectly the other player will receive a chance to answer 2 Taking Turns When a question is displayed either player 1 or player 2 has the first chance t...

Page 16: ... and or suggestions that you might have A service representative will be happy to help you NOTE This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions it may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B comput...

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