Vtech Electronic Talking Battleship Command Manual May 2026

The original Vtech Electronic Talking Battleship Command Manual was a tri-fold, multi-color pamphlet. It explained the logic of the "Salvo" mode (firing multiple shots per turn), the "Radar" scan feature, and how to reset the computer's memory.

If you have lost yours, don't worry. Most of the original manual’s content is obsolete in terms of technical support, but the rules are eternal. Here is what the original manual taught that we will cover here:

Note: If you own the exact model number 80-0750 or 80-0800, this guide applies directly. Vtech Electronic Talking Battleship Command Manual

| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Unit doesn’t turn on | Check batteries / polarity | | Voice commands not recognized | Speak clearly, reduce background noise | | No sound | Adjust volume or check mute setting | | Screen flickers | Replace batteries |

| Mode | Description | |------|-------------| | Classic | Standard Battleship rules | | Salvo | Fire 1 shot per remaining ship | | Lightning | 30-second turn limit | | Tutorial | Voice teaches gameplay step-by-step | Note: If you own the exact model number

Once both players have entered their ships (or if you are playing against the computer), the battle begins.

  • The Result:

  • Sinking a Ship: When you have hit every segment of a specific ship, the game will dramatically announce, "You sank my Battleship!" or the specific name of the ship sunk.

    • VTech games were famous for their educational and special features. The Battleship Command often included: | Mode | Description | |------|-------------| | Classic