V-tech 80-065041 - Nitro Web Notebook User manual

Nitro Web NotebookTM
User’s Manual
© 2010 VTech
Printed in China
91-002368-003

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Nitro Web Notebook™.
The Nitro Web Notebook™is a high-tech notebook that is jam-packed with 50
fun learning activities onboard! Your child will have gaming fun while getting
lessons in Spanish, Language Arts, Math, Science, Creativity, and Logic. The
system has a full QWERTY keyboard and real mouse.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• Nitro Web Notebook™console
• Nitro Web Notebook™instruction manual
• Realmouse
WARNING:
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are not
part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
Demo
Button
8 Category
Buttons
QWERTY
Keyboard
LCD Screen
Built-in
Speaker
Progress
Report Button
Level Button
On/Off Button
Real Mouse
Volume/
Contrast Control
Cursor Pad

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GETTING STARTED
POWER SOURCE
The Nitro Web Notebook™operates on 3 “AA” sized batteries (AM-3/LR6) or
aVTech®9V adaptor (sold separately). The “AA” sized batteries included in
the unit are for demo purposes only and are not long-life batteries.
If you are using a power supply adaptor, please remember to empty the
battery slot rst.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
NOTE: For best performance, remove all factory
installed batteries and use new,alkaline batteries.
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit
and open it.
3. Insert 3 “AA” sized batteries as illustrated.
4. Close the battery cover.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Theuseofnewalkalinebatteriesisrecommendedformaximumperformance.
•Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Rechargeablebatteriesaretoberemovedfromthetoybeforebeing
charged.
• Rechargeablebatteriesareonlytobechargedunderadultsupervision.
• Donotmixdifferenttypesofbatteries:alkaline,standard(carbon-zinc)or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• Donotmixnewandusedbatteries.
• Onlyusebatteriesoftherecommendedorequivalenttype.
• Installbatteriescorrectlyobservingthepolarity(+,-)signstoavoidleakage.
• Batteriesthathaverunoutofenergymustberemovedfromthetoy.
• Donotshortcircuitthesupplyterminals.
• Donotusemorebatteriesthanrecommended.
• Removebatteriesfromthetoyifitwillnotbeusedforanextendedperiodoftime.
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinre.
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AC-DC ADAPTOR
Use a VTech®adaptor or any other standard adaptor that complies with
EN61558 DC 9V 300mA center-positive adaptor.
CONNECTING THE ADAPTOR
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the adaptor jack on the right side of the unit.
3. Insert the adaptor plug into the unit’s adaptor jack.
4. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.
5. Turn the unit ON.
NOTE:Whenthetoyisnotgoingtobeinuseforanextendedperiodoftime,
unplug the adaptor.
ADAPTOR NOTICE
• Thetoyisnotintendedforusebychildrenunder3yearsold.
• Onlyusetherecommendedadaptorwiththetoy.
• Theadaptorisnotatoy.
• Nevercleanaplugged-intoywithliquid.
• Neverusemorethan1adaptor.
• Donotleavetoyoradaptorpluggedinforextendedperiodsoftime.
NOTICE TO PARENTS
Regularlyexaminetheadaptor,checkingfordamagetothecord,plug,transformer
or other parts. Do not use the adaptor if there is any damage to it.
USING THE MOUSE
CONNECTING THE MOUSE
Only use a mouse that is compatible with VTech®products.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the mouse jack on the right side of the unit.
3. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack.
USING THE MOUSE
1. Move the mouse in the direction you want the cursor to move.
2. Click the mouse button to make a selection.
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CLEANING THE MOUSE
1. Following the arrows, use a screwdriver to open
the cover on the bottom of the mouse.
2. Take the ball out of the mouse and use a dry
cloth to clean the mouse and the ball.
3. Place the ball back in the mouse, replace the mouse
cover and screw the cover closed.
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CATEGORIES
In the Nitro Web Notebook™, you can choose from 8 different categories of
play and learning:
• ForeignLanguagePlanet
• LanguageArtsTown
• MathZone
• SocialStudiesCity
• ScienceIsland
• MotorSkillsCenter
• Logic&MemoryPlaza
• FineArtsPark
ONE/TWO PLAYER MODE
Press on the keyboard to switch between One Player and Two Player
modes. The activities that can be played with two players are:
• A23.MathMania
• A38.RobotCatcher
• A39.HoopSpree
• A41.AnimatedPairs
• A42.Watchout!
PROGRESSIVE LEARNING FEATURE
Inmostactivities,ifthequestionsareansweredincorrectlyintherstround
ofagame,3ofthequestionswillberepeatedinalaterround.Thisfeatureis
designed to help children learn by developing memory skills.
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AUTO-LEVELING FEATURE
In most activities, after entering 3 continuous rounds of correct answers and
getting80-100pointseachround,itwillauto-leveluptothenextdifcultylevel;
if the score is lower than 60 points each round, after 3 rounds continuously, it
will auto-level down.
PROGRESS REPORT
You can review your progress by pressing the Progress Report button.
TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF
Pressing and holding will turn the unit ON. Pressing again will turn the
unit OFF.
ACTIVITY SELECTION:
When the unit is turned on, you will see a short opening scene before entering
theCategoryMenu.Here,thecategorieswillcyclethroughautomatically.You
can choose a category in one of these ways:
1) Press the Enter key when you see a category you like.
2) Use the Arrow keys to cycle through the categories and press the Enter
key to choose.
3) Use the mouse to click the arrow icon on the screen and cycle through the
categories, and then click the screen when you see a category you like.
4) Use to click the arrow icon on the screen and cycle
through the categories, press to click the screen when you
see a category you like.
5) Press the Category key directly.
After that, you can choose an activity in the following ways:
1) Press when you see an activity you like.
2) Use to cycle through the activities manually, and press
to choose one.
3) Use the mouse to click the arrow icon on the screen and cycle through the
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activities, and then click the screen when you see an activity you like.
4) Use to click the arrow icon on the screen and cycle through the
activities, press to click the screen when you see an activity you
like.
5) Type the activity number and press .
LEVEL SELECTION
Pressing willpopupamenuatrst.Use and ,
mouse, and or number keys to choose a level you like.
Level one is the default setting when starting a new activity.
ANSWER
In most activities, the answer will be provided after a certain number of tries.
SHORT BREAK MODE
Afterplayingveroundsinarowinanyactivity,youwillenjoyafunmusical
break!
FUN TIME MODE
Enjoy a fun cartoon by pressing at any time!
AUTOMATIC POWER-OFF
To save power, your Nitro Web Notebook™automatically shuts down if it does
not receive any input after several minutes. Press to wake your unit.
Werecommendthatyouturnofftheunitwhennishedplaying.Removethe
batteries and unplug the adaptor if your Nitro Web Notebook™will not be
usedforanextendedperiodoftime.
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VOLUME and CONTRAST CONTROL
To adjust the volume, press and a pop-up screen will appear. Use the
mouse, or to move the cursor to the right for higher
volume and to the left for lower volume.
Press again to adjust the screen contrast by the same method.
KEYBOARD LAYOUT
Your VTech®Nitro Web Notebook™has a full QWERTY keyboard that doubles
asamusickeyboard.Youwillalsondthefollowingfunctionkeys:
FUNCTION KEYS
On/Off: Press this button to turn the unit on and off.
Demo: Press this button to see the Demo movie.
8 Category Buttons: Press one of the above buttons to jump to the sub menu
of the chosen category.
Progress Report: Press this button to review your progress.
Esc:Pressthiskeytogobacktothepreviousscreenorexitthe
current activity.
Level:Pressthiskeytoselectanactivity’slevelofdifculty.
Caps Lock: Press this key to type capital letters. Press once to
turn Caps Lock on, press it again to type lowercase letters. The
LED light on the left will light up when it is on.
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Shift: Press this key together with a letter key to capitalize the
letter. You can also use this key to access the alternate letters/
symbols or functions of some keys.
Help: Press this key to see helpful instructions or hints for the
current activity.
Answer:Pressthiskeytoseethecorrectanswertoaquestion.
You will not receive points if this key is pressed.
Repeat:Pressthiskeytorepeataquestionoraninstruction.
Backspace: Press this key to erase the character to the left of the
cursor.
Player: Press this key to switch between One Player and Two
Player modes.
Player 1 / Player 2: Press to select which player will answer
thequestioninTwoPlayermode.
Delete: Press this key to delete the current character or space to
the right of the cursor or above the underscore.
Enter:Pressthiskeyafterchoosingyouranswertoconrmyour
selection.
Fun Key: Press this key to see a fun animation.
Music On/Off Key: Press this key to turn the background music
on and off.
Arrow Keys: Use these keys to cycle through choices in
activities or in the Main Menu.
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