KidSmart Young Explorer User manual

Young Explorer set-up guide
A step-by-step building, installation, and reference guide

Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Things to Consider Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 Choose a location
2.2 Tools you will need
2.3 Take an inventory
2.4 Test the computer
3. Little Tikes Young Explorer Assembly and Setup Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Helpful Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.1 Help desk phone numbers
4.2 Troubleshooting
4.3 Helpful websites
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1. Introduction
This guide was created by the IBM Corporate Community Relations Department to provide
comprehensive advice with assembling and using a Young Explorer. It is intended to be used in
conjunction with a copy of the Little Tikes Young Explorer Instruction Manual (standard instruction
manual) that is included with the equipment, and makes many references to instructions shown in
the manual.
Note: The two documents differ in step order. Although we recommend the step order in the Assembly
and Setup Manual, references are made to the same step as shown in the standard instruction
manual (included with the equipment). These reference numbers appear in red brackets after the
instruction text.
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2. Things to consider before you begin
2.1 Choose a location
Construct the unit where it will stay. It is large, awkward and heavy once assembled. Donʼt
build it in one place and try to move it into your classroom. It may be tool large to move through
doorways.
The computer should be located:
• where care providers can easily see it.
• away from any direct sources of heat, such as radiators or sunny windows.
• away from messy areas such as the kitchen, chalkboards, water tables, or art center.
• away from science supplies, especially magnets.
• close to an electrical outlet. (The power strip cord is quite short and it is best not to run
extension cords in a busy childcare setting.)
• in the same vicinity of other Young Explorers—this will make it easier to supervise or instruct
children while they are using the computers.
• away from windows, which may cause a glare, making it difficult to see the screen. An open
window may also be a source of dust or rain, both of which are harmful to the computer.
2.2 Tools you will need
• Drill or electric screwdriver (cordless preferred) with Phillips® head (cross-headed) & 7/16”
socket
• Pliers
• 7/16” socket & ratchet, combination wrench or nut driver
• Rubber hammer
Hints & Tips
• Using an electric screwdriver will be faster and will save your wrist a lot of aches and pains.
• The plastic screws need a lot of elbow grease to get them into the furniture—donʼt give
up. They will eventually go in.
• In a few rare cases, a drill bit has been needed to make holes for the plastic screws. Having
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a drill handy may also be useful for this purpose.
• Be careful when using a power drill unless you are an experienced user. The plastic
screws are easy to strip using a power drill.
2.3 Inventory
• Using page two of the Little Tikes Young Explorer Instruction Manual, take inventory of
the Young Explorer parts and PC parts. 2.4 Test the computer.
• Set up the computer and test it. Donʼt wait until everything is together and nesting in the
Little Tikes plastic housing to see if it works.
• Also consider setting the volume on the speakers – once you cover them with the plastic
plate in Step 28 it will be difficult to adjust the sound level. Be sure to have the power on
before you cover them.
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3. Little Tikes Young Explorer Assembly and Setup Manual
Young Explorer™ Computer Center
Ages 3-7 years
Adult assembly required
Tools needed: Pliers, hammer, Phillips® screw-
driver, safety glasses, a 7/16” socket and ratchet.
Also, it is highly recommended to have a drill or an
electric screwdriver (cordless preferred).
CAUTION:
• Electrically operated product. Not recommended
for children under 3
• Clean desk with damp cloth
• Keep doors (N) locked to prevent child access to
computer
• Do not store any items in cabinet other than
those supplied by manufacturer.
• Lock caster (T) when product is in use. Do not
move computer center while the computer is
turned on.
Toll-free number for furniture concerns:
1-800-321-0183 Monday–Friday
The Little Tikes Company
P.O. Box 2277
2180 Barlow Road
Hudson, Ohio 44236-0877
Toll-free number for IBM service:
1-800-772-2227
Note: Red numbers in brackets [x] refer to the
step numbers provided in the original technical
manual supplied with the product. The steps in
this guide differ from the original.
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Furniture assembly complete
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U
V
W
X
Y
Z
AA
BB
CC
DD
EE
FF
GG
HH
A
B Shelf
C
D
E
F Bench
G
H
J
K
L
LL
M
N
Q
R
S
T
A B C E
F D H-2
G
L
LL
(5727) K N-3
J
Q R M-3
S-2
Z-14
AA-8
U-2
X-2
CC-4
FF-4
BB-10
HH-9 DD-4
EE-4
Hardware included:
Lock barrel (2)
Lock nut (2)
Cam (2)
Lock screw (2)
Key (2)
1 7/8” self-tapping screw (14)
#10 x 3 1/4” self-tapping screw (8)
Screw cover (10)
Bushing (4)
Upper grommet (4)
Lower grommet (4)
Washer (4)
1 7/8” bolt (4)
Plastic fastener (9)
Parts included:
Front wall
Cabinet lower panel
Cabinet back panel
Cabinet upper panel
Keyboard support (5711)
Bracket (2)
Metal plate
Monitor bezel
Keyboard bezel (5711)
Keyboard bezel (5727)
Guide rail (3)
Door (2)
Left mouse pad
Right mouse pad
Strap (2)
Caster (4)
(5711)
(5711)
T-4
GG-4
W-2
Y-2
V-2
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* Numbers in red brackets which appear after the text correspond to the step numbers in the technical manual that came in the box with this product.
1
(H) (C) (Z). [2]
Secure (Z) screws
panel (C) Bracket (H)
(H) (C). [1]*
2 Secure each bracket to cabinet lower panel with two 1 7/8” screws
Cabinet lower
Insert bracket into cabinet lower panel

(CC) (H) (C
bushings (CC) (H). [8]
3
4 (T) (CC). [9]
Bushings (CC)
Casters (T)
Using a hammer, install bushings into brackets in cabinet lower panel ). Make sure
go all the way through holes in brackets
Press caster into bushings
Secure bushings
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wall (A) (Z) through
brackets. [3]
5 6 (AA) (BB) at
[4]
Attach cabinet lower panel assembly to front
with four 1 7/8” screws
Install a 3 1/4” screw with cover
the bottom on each side.
Note: Whenever you are using the screw covers, make sure you loop the circle of the screw cover onto the
screw before you screw it into the furniture. Then the top
cover just snaps over the screw head once it is all the way in.
Install (AA)
screws
w/covers
Install (AA) screws
w/covers
Install (Z)
screws
Install (Z) screws
w/covers
Front wall (A)
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(B) [5]
(Z) (B). [6]
7
8
Shelf (B)
Slide shelf on until it pops in place. (This will take some effort.)
With unit on its back, install four 1 7/8” screws through brackets into shelf
Screws (Z)
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Install (Z)
(Z) (BB) (B). [7]
9
screw w/covers onto each side
Install a 1 7/8” screw with cover on each side into shelf
Install upper and lower grommets (DD & EE) into metal plate (J) and all three
10 guide rails. [13]
(M) Metal Plate (J)
(DD)
(EE)
Install grommets (DD & EE)
Secure bolts/
washers (GG)
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plate (J) (C) (GG) (FF). ]
(J
]
(J)
desktop
style
tower
style
11
Guide rails
Place metal plate, top side up, inside cabinet. Using pliers or 7/8 socket, secure metal
to cabinet lower panel with 1 7/8” bolts and washers [14
12 Slide computer in the direction of arrow on metal plate ). Your computer will be one of
two styles: desktop or tower (refer to diagram). When inserting desktop style, make sure
the vent holes are at the top. [17
Metal Plate
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(S) (J
]
(D) (C). ]
(C) (D)
(J)
front/back
Buckle
(S) Ring
13 Slide ring end of each strap on metal plate tabs ). Fasten each buckle and pull down on both
straps to tighten. [19
14 Insert cabinet back panel into cabinet lower panel [10
Lower panel Back panel
Metal plate tab
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] (AA)
(BB). ]
15 16
Insert cabinet upper panel (E). [11 Secure both panels with six 3 1/4” screws
with covers [12
Upper panel (E)
Install (AA) screws
with covers
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17 (Q & R) (G) (B). [20]
Shelf (B)
(Q&R)
(G)
18a
(G).
(B) [21a]
Cable
(G)
Place mouse pads and keyboard support on shelf
Mouse pads
Keyboard support
Young Explorer Keyboard Installation. Place keyboard on top of keyboard support
Route keyboard cable through channel on shelf and into cabinet.
Keyboard support
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T
(L) (HH) ®
[21b] (HH)
(L)
18a &18b
[21c]
tray (LL)
®
(B)
18c
5727
18b Secure keyboard bezel with five plastic fasteners using a Phillips screwdriver.
Plastic fasteners
Keyboard bezel
o use the standard keyboard
skip steps . Use part
(LL) instead of (L) and assemble
as shown.
Standard Keyboard Installation. Secure
with four plastic fasteners (7) using
a Phillips screwdriver. Place keyboard on
top of tray. Robe keyboard signal cable
through channel on shelf and into cabinet.
Both the child-friendly “membrane” keyboard, and a
standard keyboard may be used with the Young Explorer.
Standard Keyboard Installation
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19 (E). [25]
(E)
Unpack and position monitor on top of cabinet and slide forward. Do not
assemble the tilt swivel base provided with monitor. Route signal cable
through opening in cabinet upper panel
Monitor cables
Opening cabinet
upper panel
Note: Keep the power strip acces-
sible! Since the power button will be
covered by the plastic bezel, the
only way to turn both the computer and the
monitor on/off will be to use the red switch on
the power strip.
Otherwise your monitor will always
be on. Make sure you can get to the
power strip to shut it off at the end
of the day.
Cabinet upper
panel (E) Monitor
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20 (D). [26]
(E)
panel (D)
source.
Place power strip behind computer in the cabinet and route power cord out opening in cabi-
net back panel
Monitor cable
Opening in cabinet
upper panel
Opening in back
Power strip:
Plug in PC, monitor, and
speakers into power
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