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Press these keys when selecting answers for number-related activities.  These
keys can also be used as MUSIC NOTE keys in the MUSIC CHALLENGE and
MELODY MAKER.

Press this key to repeat a question in most of the activities, except for
LEARNING LETTERS, FIND THE NUMBER, NUMBER CHAINOBSTACLE
DROP
, RACE RALLYMATCHBOOKMUSIC BOX and MELODY MAKER.

Press this key to hear the correct answer to a question in most of the
activities, except for OBSTACLE DROP, RACE RALLY, MUSIC BOX and
MELODY MAKER 
activities.

Press this key to erase the character in the cursor position or to deselect
an object in the LETTER PAIRS and PAIR UP activities.

Press these keys to move the cursor left, right, up and down.
The Left/Right cursor keys are also used to catch the letters
in the WORD BUILDER activity.  These keys serve as answer
selection keys in the 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
Category key: Lobster Letters, Manatee Math, Porpoise Play or Jellyfish Jam.

3. The activity animations followed by the activity names will scroll out one by one.

Select one by pressing the ENTER key while either the picture or the name of
the desired activity is on the screen.  Use the CURSOR keys to see the previous
or next activity.

4. Press the PLAYER key to set either 1 player or 2 player mode.  The default setting

is always the 1 player mode.

5. Select the level of play by pressing the LEVEL key.
6. Slide the Volume-Control Switch left or right to adjust the volume.
7. Slide the Contrast Switch left or right to adjust the contrast.

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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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