Fisher-Price Baby Smartronics 71657 Assembly Instructions

Computer
Learning System
Parent’s Guide
Version 2.0
Please keep this guide for future reference, as it contains important information.
Adult assembly is required.
Tool required for assembly: Slotted screwdriver (not included).
Model Number: 71657
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Table of Contents
Message to Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Your Computer Learning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Assembling the Keyboard Topper to Your Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . .10
Removing the Keyboard Topper from Your Keyboard . . . . . . . . . .19
Let’s Learn Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Beginner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
WINDOWS®is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
MACINTOSH®is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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Message to Parents
Baby Smartronics™
Computer Learning
System introduces your
baby to the world of
computers! This system
includes a Grow-With-Me
CD-ROM for three stages
of developmental learning
and a child-friendly
keyboard topper to fit
over your computer keyboard.
The Grow-With-Me software
is specially designed to grow
with your child as your child
develops new play patterns,
skills, interests and knowledge. With beginner (level 1), intermediate (level 2) and
advanced (level 3) levels of play, your child will stay challenged. And, as you play
and learn together, you’ll know when it’s time go to the next level or to review
a previous one!
Press any button on the keyboard topper in beginner for fun surprises. In
intermediate, press a button for alphabet or number recognition; telephone play
and more. In advanced, images on screen prompt your child for a specific response.

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CAUTION
Do not leave your child unattended
when using this product.
Baby Smartronics™ Computer Learning System is designed to be a
supervised activity. Under proper supervision, the keyboard topper and
software will provide a safe and enjoyable shared experience for you
and your child. Do not leave your infant or toddler unattended in
a chair with access to the cords and accessories that are associated
with a computer.
Message to Parents

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Your Computer Learning System
Keyboard Topper
2 Brackets
CD
This product contains small parts
in its unassembled state.
Adult assembly is required.
#4 x 1/2" Screws - 2
Shown Actual Size
CAUTION

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Minimum System Requirements
WINDOWS
®
Operating System:
Windows®95, 98, Millennium,
2000 and XP.
Minimum Requirements:
Pentium 90 or better
16 MB of memory (RAM)
SVGA Video card with 256 Colors
800x600 minimum
screen resolution
20 MB (minimum)/50 MB
(recommended) hard disk
space available
Windows®Compatible Mouse
4x CD-ROM
(Quadruple Speed CD-ROM)
DirectX 6.0 Certified sound card
Internet connection-optional
MACINTOSH
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Operating System:
OS 7.5.1 or higher
Minimum Requirements:
Power Macintosh®or better
16 MB of memory (RAM)
256-color graphics
800x600 minimum
screen resolution
20 MB (minimum)/50 MB
(recommended) hard disk
space available
4x CD-ROM
(Quadruple Speed CD-ROM)
Internet connection-optional

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Installing
In order to run the program, you will first need to run the installer to
setup the necessary program files on your hard drive.
WINDOWS
®
1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive.
2. If you have the Auto Insert notification feature enabled for your
CD-ROM, the installation will start automatically and you can skip
steps 3-5. If this feature is not enabled, please follow steps 3 - 6.
3. Select Start and then run from the Windows®taskbar.
4. In the dialog box, type D: \ Setup (“D:” refers to your CD-ROM
drive. (If your CD-ROM drive is not D: type the appropriate letter.)
5. Click the OK button.
6. Follow the installation instructions.

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Installing
MACINTOSH
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1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive. When the Baby
Smartronics™ folder appears on your desktop, click on it.
2. When the folder opens, click on the Baby Smartronics™ icon. Follow
the instructions in the install program.
3. If you have problems with installing, uninstall the program using
the instructions on the next page. Then disable any preferences or
extensions that are not needed for basic operation of the computer
and CD-ROM drive. You can do this by using Extensions Manager (or
another third-party extensions manager, such as Conflict Catcher or
Startup Manager). Check your Control Panel for this utility.
4. If you do not have this type of utility, move the unnecessary extensions
in a folder called “Extensions (disabled)” and the Control Panels in a
folder called “Control Panels (disabled).”
5. Restart your computer and install the software again.

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Uninstalling
WINDOWS
®
1. Select Start from the Windows®taskbar and then find the Uninstall
icon in the Fisher-Price®Baby Smartronics™ program group at the
Start menu.
2. Click the Uninstall icon.
3. Follow the Uninstall instructions.
You can also uninstall the program by running the Windows®
Add/Remove Programs program:
1. Select Start from the Windows®taskbar and then find and click the
Control Panel icon under Settings.
2. Double click the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel folder.
3. Select Baby Smartronics™ from the list of programs and click the
“Add/Remove” button.
4. Follow the Uninstall instructions.
MACINTOSH
®
1. Open your Applications folder and drag the Baby Smartronics™ folder
to the Trash.
2. Open your Preferences folder and drag the Baby Smartronics™
preferences to the Trash.
3. Empty the Trash.

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Assembling the Keyboard Topper
to Your Keyboard
Bracket Long Legs
Keyboard Topper
Ta b
Slot
Long Leg Short Leg
Peg
•Pull the peg out on each bracket and extend the bracket to its widest position.
•Position the brackets so that the long leg on each is toward the top of the
keyboard topper and the peg on each is facing out.
•Position one of the brackets at a 45oangle to the keyboard topper. Insert and
“snap” the bracket tab into the slot on the side of the keyboard topper.
•Repeat this procedure to assemble the other bracket to the keyboard topper.
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Bracket
Note the long leg and
short leg on each bracket.

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Bracket
Keyboard Topper
Bracket
Assembling the Keyboard Topper
to Your Keyboard
•While holding the brackets in place, carefully turn the keyboard
topper over.
•Insert the screws through the brackets and into the keyboard topper.
Loosely tighten the screws with a slotted head screwdriver. Do not
fully tighten the screws.
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Small Positioning Rib
Large Positioning Rib
Alpha-Numeric Portion
•Locate the positioning ribs on the underside of the keyboard topper.
•Locate the alpha-numeric portion of your computer keyboard.
Assembling the Keyboard Topper
to Your Keyboard
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Keyboard Topper
Computer Keyboard

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Large
Positioning Rib
Small
Positioning Rib
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Assembling the Keyboard Topper
to Your Keyboard
•With the keyboard topper face up, position the keyboard topper over
the alpha-numeric portion of your computer keyboard.
•Fit the small positioning rib (vertical portion) between the key and
the key to its right or .
•Make sure the large positioning rib (vertical portion) is between the
and keys.
Hint: If you have properly positioned the keyboard topper on your
computer keyboard, the keyboard topper cannot be moved from side
or up or down.
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Computer Keyboard Lower Edge
Left Bracket
Lower Leg
Assembling the Keyboard Topper
to Your Keyboard
•Position the right bracket lower leg to the lower edge of the computer
keyboard.
Hint: If you have properly positioned the keyboard topper on your com-
puter keyboard, the left bracket lower leg will not contact the computer
keyboard bottom edge.
•Position the left bracket lower leg so that it is even with the right
bracket lower leg.
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Right Bracket
Lower Leg

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Assembling the Keyboard Topper
to Your Keyboard
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Fully Tighten Screws
•While keeping the brackets in position, carefully remove the
keyboard topper from your computer keyboard.
•Turn the keyboard topper over and fully tighten the screws in the
brackets with a slotted screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.

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•Replace the keyboard topper over the computer keyboard. Make sure
the small positioning rib (vertical portion) is between the key
and the key to its right or . Make sure the large posi-
tioning rib (vertical portion) is between the and keys.
Assembling the Keyboard Topper
to Your Keyboard
Large
Positioning Rib
Small
Positioning Rib
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and Keys
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Assembling the Keyboard Topper
to Your Keyboard
•Pull the peg out on each bracket and slide the top legs until they contact
the upper edge of the computer keyboard.
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Peg
Bracket Bracket
Peg

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Foot
Foot
Leg
Assembling the Keyboard Topper
to Your Keyboard
•Adjust the height of the keyboard topper:
-To insure proper function, make sure the
underside of the keyboard topper is just above
the computer keyboard keys.
-Make sure each foot is contacting your
computer desk.
•Turn the feet on each bracket to raise or lower
the keyboard topper.
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Keyboard Topper is
touching computer
keyboard keys.
Keyboard Topper is
just above computer
keyboard keys.
Correct
Peg
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Peg
Bracket
Removing the Keyboard Topper
from Your Keyboard
•Pull the peg out and slide it to enlarge the bracket to its widest position.
•Remove the keyboard topper from your computer keyboard.
IMPORTANT!
When replacing the keyboard topper to your computer keyboard, remember
to re-adjust the keyboard topper top legs. The keyboard topper top legs
should contact the upper edge of your computer keyboard.
Bracket
Peg

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Let’s Learn Together
Home
Hint: Use your computer keyboard
mouse to make selections from
the Home screen. Selections on the
Home screen cannot be made using
the keyboard topper.
Auto Play Tips - Click to see play tips at the top of each screen.
Background Music - Click for a delightful selection of children’s music.
Web Connection - Click to automatically launch your internet software
and visit our Fisher-Price®website.*
Parent Content Guide - Click to read our Parent Content Guide and First
Year of Learning. The Parent Content Guide includes information about the
software and gives you some general guidelines on ways to use the soft-
ware now and as your baby grows. Then, read the First Year of Learning,
an article about how and what your baby learns. You can also browse
some of our other Fisher-Price®toys.
Level Selection - Click the desired level of play.
Quit - Click to exit this program.
Start - Click to start play on the desired level.
*If you do not have internet service, you will not be able to access our Fisher-Price
®
website.