1 READ ME FIRST ........................................................ 1 CARE AND MAINTENANCE....................................... 1 ADVENTURE MODE QUICK START GUIDE ................ 2 SETTING UP.............................................................. 3 POWER SOURCE....................................................... 3 BATTERY INSTALLATION ............................................ 3 GETTING STARTED .................................................... 5 AUTO SHUT-OFF ....................................................... 5 HANDHELD CONTROLS ............................................. 6 KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS............................................ 8 USING MENU SCREENS.......................................... 11 SCORING ................................................................ 24 VTECH® ON-LINE .................................................... 24 INTRODUCTION Get ready to work your brain and build your game! Your VTech® Double Team™ game system comes action-packed with 32 built-in learning activities and action games. If you have any questions about your VTech® Double Team™ game system, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some screenshots for this manual may have been taken prior to the completion of the product. Some screens may differ slightly from those in the finished product. READ ME FIRST IMPORTANT NOTE: First Time setup 1. Before turning ON the unit, insert the batteries or power adaptor. 2. Remove the protective strip from the backup battery by pulling on the plastic tab. Do not unscrew the backup battery door. Backup battery door Plastic tab Pull CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. 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 a long period of time. 4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces or try to dismantle it. 5. Do not submerge the unit in water or get the unit wet. 6. Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play. 1 11111 ADVENTURE MODE QUICK START GUIDE Power On the laptop unit Enter the Adventure Mode and load your progress (if any) Take on the word and math challenges Score well in the word and math games for a chance to win coins in the bonus games Save your progress and the coins you win Turn Off the unit and then pop out the handheld and power ON. Load your progress and prepare for gaming action Redeem your coins for power up and recharge items at the Store Stop Take on the action games with extra energy, power or endurance If you need more coins to buy items, save your progress, turn Off the unit, and place the handheld in the laptop. 2 22222 SETTING UP Direction Pad (D-Pad) Laptop lock Power Keyboard Handheld lock Volume Contrast LCD Screen Cursor Pad REMOVING THE HANDHELD UNIT Make sure your VTech® Double Team™ game system is turned OFF. Press the Handheld lock. The handheld should automatically move forward. Gently pull the handheld from the laptop base. POWER SOURCE The Double Team™ game system operates on 3 AAA size batteries (UM-4 or LR03) or a standard 9V 300mA AC center-positive adaptor when the handheld is placed in the laptop. Handheld lock BATTERY INSTALLATION MAIN BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is OFF. 2. Detach the handheld from the laptop unit. 3. Locate the battery door on the bottom of the handheld unit. 4. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw of the battery door, and then slide and lift the battery door. 5. Insert three “AAA” size batteries (UM-4 or LR03) into the battery compartment as shown. 6. Replace the battery cover and lock the battery door latch. 3 33333 BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION Your Double team comes with a backup battery already installed. To avoid damage to the unit from leaky batteries, replace the backup battery at least once a year. Do not remove both backup battery and three “AAA” batteries at the same time, otherwise, all saved adventure mode game data and organizer data will be erased. 1. Make sure the unit is OFF. 2. Detach the handheld unit from the Laptop unit. 3. Locate the backup battery cover on the bottom of the handheld unit. 4. Loosen the screw of the backup battery cover and push it aside as illustrated. 5. Insert a CR2032 battery as illustrated. 6. Replace the backup battery cover and tighten the screw to secure the backup battery cover. Do not remove both backup battery and 3 AAA batteries at the same time, otherwise, all saved adventure mode game data and organizer data will be erased. BATTERY NOTICE • Install batteries correctly observing the correct polarity (+, -) signs to avoid leakage. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not use batteries of different types. • Remove the batteries from the unit when it will not be used for an extended period of time. • Do not dispose of batteries in fire. • Do not attempt to recharge ord...