We know that children enjoy the “big kid” feeling that comes with owning one’s very own hand-held system, and we also understand parents’ reluctance to put these toys into their children’s hands. Children want more independent play as they get older, and parents want to feel comfortable that this play is providing healthy, fun and educational benefits to their children. With V.SMILE POCKET™ – an educational hand-held video game system designed for 5-8 year-olds – VTech® continues its tradition of providing unique and fun alternatives to the existing video game systems. The V.SMILE POCKET™ combines age-appropriate educational content with high-tech graphics and fun game play to provide a state-of-the-art experience that kids and parents will both love. Also, V.SMILE POCKET™ can be played both on-the-go as a hand-held unit, or plugged directly into your TV for a shared, at-home game play experience. Both the V.SMILE POCKET™ and the V.SMILE™ TV Learning System work with the full library of VTech® Smartridges™, each based on popular children’s characters that engage and encourage your child to play while learning. The library continues to grow, as VTech® seeks to provide parents with an almost endless selection of wholesome video games that meet the individual needs and likes of their children. At VTech® we are proud to provide you with a much-needed solution to the video game dilemma, as well as another innovative way for your child to learn while having fun. We thank you for trusting VTech®, with the important job of helping your child explore a new world of learning! Sincerely, Your Friends at VTech® To learn more about the V.SMILE POCKET™ and other VTech® toys, visit INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® V.SMILE POCKET™! This unique handheld video game device was created especially for young players. With the VTech® V.SMILE POCKET™, children can play exciting, educational games on the go, or plug the V.SMILE POCKET™ directly into a TV for great at-home play. Either way, children will enjoy the fun and rewards of great educational video game play, all the while playing along on adventures with the characters that they love best. INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE • One VTech® V.SMILE POCKET™ • One Smartridge™ • One AV Cable • One User’s Manual WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties, vacuum form and tags are not part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety. V.SMILE POCKET™ INTRODUCTION Reset button Battery compartment Smartridge™ User’s manual AV Cable 2 PRODUCT FEATURES “ON” Button Press this button to turn the unit ON. “OFF” Button Press this button to turn the unit OFF. Always do this before removing a Smartridge™. LCD indicator Light flashes on when the unit is turned on. TV indicator Light appears when the unit is connected to the TV screen and the unit is turned ON. FUNCTION JACKS DC Power Jack Use this to connect to an adaptor. AV Output Jack Use this to connect the unit to a TV. Headphone Jack Use this to connect to headphones. NOTE: V.SMILE POCKET™ supports one-player mode only. FUNCTION BUTTONS ENTER Button Press this button to make a choice or to perform certain game actions. DIRECTION Button Press left, right, up, or down to direct the on-screen cursor, or game character, to the location you wish. 4 Color Buttons Use these buttons to choose answers in certain activities, or to perform certain game actions. LEARNING ZONE Button Push this button to enter the Learning Zone play mode. Contrast control Smartridge™ slot Volume control OFF Button AV output Jack ON Button LCD screen DC Power Jack DIRECTION Button TV Indicator LCD Indicator ENTER Button 4 Color Buttons Headphone Jack PRODUCT FEATURES LEARNING ZONE Button HELP Button EXIT Button 3 EXIT Button Press this button to exit or pause a game. HELP Button Press this button to hear helpful hints in certain games. Smartridge™ slot Slide in Smartridge™ here for game and activity play. NOTE: Do not hold the unit by the Smartridge™ as it may cause the unit to become disconnected. DIRECTION AND ENTER BUTTON LEFT/RIGHT REVERSE SWITCH The V.SMILE POCKET™ accommodates both right and left-handed players. To switch the ENTER and DIRECTION buttons from one side to the other: • Slide up the switch on the back of the unit as shown in the diagram. • Roll the DIRECTION and ENTER buttons from up to down until you hear and feel a locking sound. The DIRECTION and ENTER buttons will now appear on opposite sides from where you started. • To return the buttons to their original positions, perform this same maneuver again. GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION • Make sure the unit is turned OFF. • Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit. • Remove the screws of the battery cover with a screwdriver or a coin. • Insert 4 “AA” batteries as indicated in the diagram. • Make sure battery cover is securely attached with screws. PRODUCT FEATURES / GETTING STARTED 4 BATTERY NOTICE • Do not try to recharg...