Fisher-Price Computer Cool School M6635 User manual

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Consumer Information
• Please keep these instructions for future reference as they contain
important information.
• Software installation and hookup to your computer should be done by an adult.
• For proper use of this product we recommend that your computer meet
minimum system requirements (see page 4).
• Install Computer Cool School™software included with this product BEFORE
installing any other Computer Cool School™software (not included).
• This product can be used with your computer mouse. Use the Computer Cool
School™pen or your computer mouse to make selections.
• To use the Computer Cool School™pen, push and then release the tip of the pen
on the tablet to click choices on your computer screen.
• The software included with this product includes a Parent Tips folder full of
activities you can do with your child. After installing the software, you can
find the Parent Tips by clicking, in order, the following items:
Start>Programs>Fisher-Price>Computer Cool School>Parental Tips.
Refer to page 10.
• This product must be used with listed Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.).
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To prevent strangulation,
keep computer cables away from children.
WARNING

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Consumer Information
Consumer Assistance
For technical assistance with this product call 1-888-892-6123 or visit
www.service.fisher-price.com and enter the product number: M6635 in
the guided search box. Write to us at: Fisher-Price®Consumer Relations,
636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052.
Care
• Keep water, sand and dirt off of this toy.
• Wipe the toy with a soft, clean cloth. Do not immerse this toy.
• This toy has no consumer serviceable parts. Please do not take this toy apart.
• Do not drop this toy on hard surfaces.
Storage
• Store the pen in the hole on top of or on the side of the Computer
Cool School™keyboard.
• Software can be stored in the slot in the back of the Computer Cool
School™keyboard.
For countries outside the United States:
CANADA
Questions? 1-800-432-5437. Mattel Canada Inc., 6155 Freemont Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3W2;
www.service.mattel.com.
GREAT BRITAIN
Mattel UK Ltd, Vanwall Business Park, Maidenhead SL6 4UB. Helpline: 01628 500303; www.service.mattel.com/uk.
AUSTRALIA
Mattel Australia Pty. Ltd., 658 Church Street, Locked Bag #870, Richmond, Victoria 3121 Australia.
Consumer Advisory Service 1300 135 312.
NEW ZEALAND
16-18 William Pickering Drive, Albany 1331, Auckland.
ASIA
Mattel East Asia Ltd, Room 1106, South Tower, World Finance Centre, Harbour City, Tsimshatsui, HK, China.

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Minimum System Requirements
Operating System ............... Microsoft®Windows Vista™ or Windows XP
Processor............................ 1.2GHz
Memory .............................. 256MB RAM
Hard Drive........................... 200MB available
Video Resolution ................ 800x600 32-bit color DirectX9.0c compatible
Sound ................................. 16-bit DirectX compatible
CD or DVD drive
USB port ............................. 1.1
Recommended: Printer, Internet Connection (for software updates)

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One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Fisher-Price®, Inc., 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052 warrants Computer
Cool School™is free from all defects in material and workmanship when used under normal
conditions for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
Should the product fail to perform properly, we will repair or replace it at our option, free of
charge. Purchaser is responsible for shipping the product to Consumer Relations at the address
indicated above and for all associated freight and insurance cost. Fisher-Price®, Inc. will bear the
cost of shipping the repaired or replaced item to you. This warranty is void if the owner repairs
or modifies the product. This warranty excludes any liability other than that expressly stated
above including but not limited to any incidental or consequential damages.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
FCC Statement
(United States Only)
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 and, 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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Install/Uninstall
Installing Software
• Before inserting the CD-ROM, insert the USB cord for Computer Cool School™
keyboard into the USB port on your computer.
• If you have multiple logons on your computer, be sure the logon you are using
has Administrator privileges. You will need Administrator privileges to install
this software.
• Insert the Computer Cool School™ CD into the CD-ROM or DVD drive of
your computer.
• The software installer launches automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete installation.
• You will be asked to set a password as part of the installation process. Refer to
page 9 for instructions to set a password.
Note: You need to install all components to use this software.
• If installation of the software does not launch automatically, go to the “Start”
menu, click on “Run” and type “D:\setup”.
Note: If you are using Windows Vista™, you will need to restart your computer
after installing the software.
Uninstalling Software
• Click on the following items (in order):
- “Start” menu on your computer taskbar
- “Programs”
- “Fisher-Price”
- “Computer Cool School”
- “Uninstall Computer Cool School”
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Connecting to Your Computer
• Insert the USB cord into the USB port on your computer, generally marked
with this symbol .
Note: If the USB plug does not seem to fit into your computer USB port, turn it
over and try again!
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Start/Exit the Software
Starting
• Press the system launch button located on the top of the Computer
Cool School™keyboard to launch the software.
Exiting
• Press the system launch button on the Computer Cool School™keyboard to
exit the software, or click on on the Sign-In screen.
• You can leave the Computer Cool School™keyboard plugged in until the next
time you use it, or you can unplug the USB cord from your computer.

Set Parental Controls
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• To set-up or change parental controls, click on Parental Controls icon, located
on the Sign-In screen.
Parental Controls Icon
Set the following options on the parental controls screen:
• Protect access to your desktop and hard drive by setting a password.
• Type your password in the Password and Confirm Password fields. Select a
hint to help you remember your password.
Note: If you set a password, you cannot enter Parental Controls or exit the
software without entering the password.
Background Music
• Click to turn the background music on or off.
Volume Control
• Click and drag the control button to turn the volume up or down.
Printables
• Select a subject on the bottom of the bulletin board to view printouts for
that subject. Click on the sheet you’d like to print. Click on the arrows to view
more printouts.
• Click on the to go back to the Parental Controls.
Number of Prints
• Click on the arrows to select the number of printouts for each session. Choose
a number from 1 to 20 or select unlimited. If you do not make a choice, the
number of prints defaults to unlimited.
System Information
• View information about your software, operating system, firmware
and accessories.
• Click on the to exit Parental Controls.
Parental Controls Screen

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Software Selection Screen
Sign-In
• First click on a highlighted area on the chalkboard.
• Then, type your name and click on a picture.
Note: If you have already created a sign-in, simply click on your name to enter the
main classroom. If you do not want to create a sign-in, click the green arrow to
enter as a guest. You will not be able to save any work when signed in as a guest.
• Click on the trash can to erase a name from the chalkboard. If you erase a
name, you will lose any work saved under that name.
• Click on Leo’s door to go to the classroom.
Note: The other doors on the software selection screen are only active if you have
purchased and installed additional software titles.
Leo’s
Door
Sign-In Screen

Parent Tips
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• To access the Parent Tips folder go to:
Start
Programs
Fisher-Price
Computer Cool School
Parental Tips
Leo’s Classroom Parental Tips
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The Parent Tips folder cannot be accessed when you are using the
Computer Cool School™program. Please be sure to exit the program first.