User manual VTECH VPORT

[. . . ] vPortTM is a PC-connectable accessory that will create a wireless connection between XL SeriesTM devices and a consumer's PC and the Internet. With the vPortTM, you can download fun new activity sets from VTech®'s secure website, or you can upload your favorite creative masterpieces - virus-free, and at no additional cost!With the vPortTM, your XL SeriesTM product will grow with your child, always providing them with something new to do and learn. And you can connect just by pointing your XL device at the vPortTM and pressing the `Sync' button - it's that simple! [. . . ] Redistribution of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. Redistribution in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 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VTech® vPortTM INTRODUCTION Welcome to the vPortTM community!Now with the vPortTM, you can download fun new games and activities from VTech®'s secure website, or you can upload your favorite creative masterpieces - virus-free, and at no additional cost!Save your telephone book and your scheduler data to PC for an easy backup. The vPortTM is convenient and easy-to-use, creating wireless, infrared connectivity to PC and Internet. You can connect just by pointing your XL device at the vPortTM and pressing the `Sync' button it's that simple!Please take care that your PC is following the system requirements and then install the CD-ROM applications on your PC first. · Requires pre-existing access to Internet Service Provider and USB connector on PC. 1 PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Please check that your PC fulfills the below listed PC system requirements: Pentium® 400MHz Base Processor or higher Microsoft® Windows® 98 / ME / 2000 or XP 64MB RAM 95MB hard disk space or higher 640x480 screen resolution or higher 16 bits high colour or higher 4x CD ROM drive or higher Mouse or other pointing device USB port IE 5. 5 or higher Internet Access (minimum: with 28. 8K modem) Please note: vPortTM is PC-compatible, not Macintosh-compatible. CONNECTING VPORTTM TO YOUR PC Switch your PC on. When connecting the vPortTM to the PC the first time, there will appear a window asking you whether you want to install a new external device driver or not. After finishing the installation, your vPortTM is now ready to transfer. After you have installed the USB driver at the first time, you don't have to install it again. It will draw power from PC through the USB connector. 2 WORKING POSITION FOR IR COMMUNICATION Locate the two units with their IR lenses facing to each other and at the same level. NOTE : 1. It is recommended to have the best working distance between 5cm and 45cm (2 inches and 1. 5 feet). [. . . ] Click Finish at the Setup Complete screen to complete the software installation. NOTE: If you need more information on how to use the Netlink application, please refer to the HELP function while you are in the Netlink application. INSTALLING OTHER BUNDLED APPLICATIONS The vPortTM CD-ROM includes additional applications: Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6. 0. 2 Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM 5. 0. 5 4 1. If Setup does not begin automatically: Go to the Windows Start menu, click Run, and then type d:\autorun (NOTE: If your CD-ROM drive is not the "d" drive, then use the appropriate letter to indicate it. ) Then follow the instructions on your PC screen. NOTE: You may be prompted to restart your computer. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. [. . . ]