Barbie B-Bright Laptop User manual

For Ages 3 & Up
Product does not have INTERNET or data storage capabilities
B-Bright™
Learning Laptop

For Ages 3 & Up
Product does not have INTERNET or data storage capabilities
B-Bright™
Learning Laptop

Thank you for choosing the - Bright™ Learning Laptop.
Designed and engineered with extreme precision,
the - Bright™ Learning Laptop is packed full of learning,
offering stimulating games and activities that
make an invaluable contribution to your child’s development.
The activities aim to further your child’s skills in language,
numbers, music, memory, and logical reasoning.
The - Bright™ Learning Laptop provides a dependable
and realistic introduction to computers and
encourages creativity and independent learning.
Learning with Barbie® is so much fun!
BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc.
© 2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Dear Parent/ Guardian,

Table of contents
Table of contents
Chapter 1 ..........................................................................1
About the - Bright™ Learning Laptop
Chapter 2 ..........................................................................3
Getting Started
Chapter 3 ..........................................................................4
Activity Rules
Chapter 4 ..........................................................................6
Activities
Chapter 5 ........................................................................10
Troubleshooting

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
About the -Bright™ Learning Laptop
Features
The unit features:
• 10 learning activities
that include:
letters, vocabulary,
spelling, vowels,
numbers, counting,
shapes, logic, memory
and music.
Multimedia
• Digital sound and
animation
Display
• Large LCD screen
• Automatic shut-down
Interface
• Individual A–Z
keyboard
• Number and music
keys
Audio
• The voice of Barbie™
The - Bright™ Learning Laptop
is supplied with the following parts.
Please contact your retailer should any
parts be missing.
1 - Unit
2 - Instruction Manual
1
Unit
Instruction
Manual
LCD
Screen
Activity
Selector
Speaker
On/Off Button
Letter Buttons
Number/
Musical
Note Keys
Volume Control
Answer Button
Repeat Button
Fun Flower Button
Fun Butterfly Button
Earphone
Socket
Butterfly With LED

Unit
2
Battery Cover
Battery
Requirement
Earphone
Socket
Handle

Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Getting Started The - Bright™ Learning Laptop operates on 3 “AA” size batteries.
Battery Installation
1. Make sure the unit is turned off.
2. Using a coin or straight blade screwdriver, open the
battery cover at the back of the unit.
3. Insert 3 “AA” batteries. (Note the correct polarity: +, - ).
4. Replace the cover.
Caution
• Do not mix different types of batteries or mix new and old batteries together.
• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
• Remove all batteries when replacing.
• Remove batteries if the unit is not going to be used for long periods.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
The unit should be regularly examined for damage to the enclosure and other parts. In the event of such damage,
the unit must not be used until the damage has been repaired. Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning.
• Wi pe the unit with a dry cloth.
• Do not get the unit wet.
• Do not dismantle the unit.
Auto-off
If there is no input on the unit for three minutes, the unit says “See you next time” and automatically
turns itself off to conserve power. To start playing again, just press the on/off button to turn the unit back on.
Starting the -Bright™ Learning Laptop
If the - Bright™ Learning Laptop is closed, press down on the butterfly
containing the LED located at the top front of the unit. The
- Bright™ Learning Laptop
will open up and turn on automatically. Alternatively, if the
- Bright™ Learning Laptop
is already open, simply press the on/off button located at the top right above the
alphabet keyboard. At the end of a session, remember to turn off the power by
pressing the same button and also close the lid.
Activity Rules
Selection
There are 10 fun filled activities in the -Bright™ Learning Laptop. Select a game by
sliding the game selector over the chosen game. A list of the games is given in Chapter 4.
A game can be changed at any point by sliding the game selector to a new game.
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Press the on/off button
Slide the game selector

Answer
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Attempts
In most activities, the player will have three attempts to answer each question correctly. After three incorrect
answers, Barbie® gives the correct answer and continues with the activity. If there is no input after a certain
amount of time, Barbie® repeats the current question for the player to make another attempt.
Butterfly Button
Plays short butterfly animation with music.
When this button is pressed it will override the current game play.
Flower Button
Plays short flower animation with music.
When this button is pressed it will override the current game play.
Repeat Button
Press the repeat button to listen to the instructions of an activity again.
In the Music Maker activity, press this button to play back the composition.
Answer Button
Press the answer button to show the answer to a question.
This button has no function in Letter Smart, Magic Numbers, Melody Magic and
Music Maker.

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Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Activities
Letter Smart
Teaches how to read and spell new words:
1. Select and press a letter button on the keyboard to learn a word.
2. Barbie® will say the chosen letter and then teach a word that begins with the
same letter. The LCD screen will play an animation of the word. Barbie® will
also teach the player how to spell the word.
3. Select another letter or press the same letter again to learn a different word.
I Spy
Develops spelling skills through a fun guessing game:
1. The player will be asked to guess a word. Barbie® will let the player know
which letter the word begins with. An animation of the word will be shown on
the screen as a hint. The player can also look at the illustrations above the letter
buttons on the keyboard for extra hints.
2. To give an answer, press the letter that represents the correct word on the
keyboard.
3. If the answer is correct, the player will be asked to spell out the word.

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Vowel Search
Teaches vowel identifications:
1. Barbie® will first introduce the 5 vowels, the player will then be asked to identify
them.
2. Next, there will be some short vowel exercises for the player to practise on.
3. When the exercises have been completed, the player will be asked to identify the
vowels in a word. To answer the question, press the correct vowel on the
keyboard.
Magic Numbers
Introduces numbers and counting:
1. Select and press a number button on the keyboard to learn about the names of the
numbers.
2. When a number button is pressed, Barbie® will read out the number and count up
to that number.
Shape Counting
Develops counting skills and teaches shapes recognition:
1. Barbie® will introduce a shape, then a number of this shape will appear on screen
one by one. The player is asked to count them and press the correct number
button to answer.
2. On level 2, the same shape will appear on screen but in different sizes.
Remember, shapes are still shapes no matter the size.
Press a number button

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3. On level 3, there will be a mixture of different shapes and sizes. Listen carefully
to Barbie® to see which shapes are to be counted.
Picture Perfect
Develops letter and number recognition, as well as skills for logical reasoning:
1. Five characters (numbers, upper case or lower case letters) will be shown on
screen.
2. Pick out the character that is different from the others by pressing the button
corresponding to that character.
Super Memory
Develops memory and character recognition skills:
1. A sequence of characters will be shown on screen.
2. The characters will then be covered by symbols. Repeat the sequence by
pressing the buttons in the correct order. To watch the sequence again, press the
repeat button. The player will have 3 attempts to repeat the sequence correctly.
3. There are three levels:
Level 1 - two characters are used.
Level 2 - three characters are used.
Level 3 - four characters are used.

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Word Whiz
Teaches vocabulary through word patterns, sounds and rhyming words:
1. A word stem will be shown on screen and Barbie® will teach the player how it is
pronounced.
2. The task is to make a word that matches with the picture, by adding an extra
letter to the word stem.
3. Listen carefully to the sound of the letter and press the correct letter to form the
correct word.
Melody Magic
Develops listening skills and ability to follow instructions:
1. Press a number button to choose a melody to listen to.
2. When the melody has finished, follow the letters, numbers or notes on screen to
play along.
Music Maker
Develops creative music skills:
1. Press the note keys to compose a melody.
2. To listen to the melody again, press the repeat button to hear it played back.
Press a note key
Press the repeat button

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Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Developing learning products is a responsibility that we at Oregon Scientific take very seriously.
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the information which forms the value of
our products. However, errors can sometimes occur. It is important for you to know that we stand behind our
products and we encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department with any problems and/or suggestions
that you might have. Our service representative will be happy to help you.
Before contacting an authorised service representative at 0871 222 1966, carry out the following simple checks.
It may save you the time of an unnecessary service call.
No display
Are the batteries installed properly?
Do the batteries need replacing?
Black-out screen or abnormal display
Disconnect the power supply by removing batteries for at least 10 seconds before connecting the power supply
again.
Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963, EN71 Parts 1,2 and 3 and EN62115.
In an effort to continually improve our products, the actual screen display on the product may differ slightly from
the diagrams shown.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

Oregon Scientific (UK) Ltd.
Unit 1, Switchback, Gardner Road,
Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 7RJ.
Hotline number: 0871 222 1966
Email: T[email protected]
Warning:
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
It may contain small parts due to abuse and/or damage to the unit. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
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