User manual VTECH SEARCH N DISCOVER BOOK

[. . . ] User's Manual © 2002 VTech Printed in China 91-02050-005 Dear Parent: At VTech® we know that a child has the ability to do great things. That's why all of our electronic learning products are uniquely designed to develop children's minds and allow them to learn to the best of their ability. Whether it's learning about letters, numbers, geography or algebra, all VTech® learning products incorporate advanced technologies 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. 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Search 'n DiscoverTM Book: The Detectives learning toy. [. . . ] You will hear an opening sound effect, "I'm Dee Tective!", "Casey Solver here!", "You're on the case!", and a short tune. "I'm Dee Tective!" "Casey Solver here!" "You're on the case!" 7 3. The "Uncover it" mode will be automatically activited when the book is opened. You will hear "Use the magnifying glass!", "Touch the objects to uncover the words!" 4. Press the ACTIVITY BUTTONS to choose from one of the five activities that are featured on each page. A. Uncover It: This mode identifies each object on every page. Explore It: This mode asks the child to find certain objects. For example, "Find the notebook. " C. Count It: This mode teaches counting and objects. For example, "Touch 3 objects. " D. Solve It: This mode teaches numerous activities including order, sounds, and a guessing game. For example, "Touch the notebook, then the camera, then the hat. " E. Search It: This mode teaches shape and size relationships. For example, "Find the big circle. " 5. You will hear a sound effect, "Case closed!" and short tune. If the book is closed, and there is no input for 2 minutes, the unit will automatically turn off. "Case closed!" 8 ACTIVITIES A. Open the book and press the "Uncover it" button. You will hear a short tune, "Use the magnifying glass!", "Touch the objects to uncover the words!" "Use the magnifying glass!Touch the object to uncover the words!" 2. Use the magnifying glass to explore each page. When the red light on the magnifying glass flashes, press the button on the magnifying glass to identify the object. For example, "Notebook. " "Notebook" 3. After every third question is completed, the book will respond with "You're a smart solver!, a trumpet sound effect, "Search on!", and "Squeak, Squeak. " "You're a smart solver!" "Search on!" "Squeak, Squeak!" 9 B. [. . . ] If you answer the question incorrectly, you will hear "Tweet, Tweet", "This is the bird", an incorrect sound effect, "Search on!", and "Squeak, Squeak!" After three incorrect answers, you will be asked a new question. "Tweet, Tweet", "This is the bird", "Search on!", "Squeak, Squeak!" 13 (3) "Guessing the Clues" 1. To play a "Guessing the Clues" game, turn to page 5 &6, and press the "Solve it" button. You will hear a short tune, "Use the magnifying glass!", "Let's solve the case!" "Use the magnifying glass!You will be asked to find who ate a particular object. [. . . ]