V-tech 80-074400 - Nitro Jr. Notebook User manual

© Vtech 2009
Printed In China
91-002239-021
F.P.O.

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Nitro Jr. Notebook™.
It’s packed with over 40 activities, games and challenges to keep you having fun while
learning essential grade school curriculum like language arts, math and music. Use the
built-in joypad to challenge your friends for the high score in one of many 2-player games.
With 2 bonus cartridges of brain teasers and sports games, vivid animations, fun sound
effects and upbeat melodies, you’ll be ready to take the learning world by storm!
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- VTech
®
Nitro Jr. Notebook
™
- 2 instruction manuals
- 2 cartridges
- Planet VTech membership card
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INTRODUCTION
On/Off key
QWERTY keyboard
LCD screen
Volume slider 2 cartridges
Cartridge
compartment
Contrast slider
4-directional joypad Enter key
Category keys
Cartridge slot
F.P.O.

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.
GETTING STARTED
POWER SOURCE
The Nitro Jr. Notebook™operates on 3 “AA” batteries (AM-3/LR6) or a VTech
®
9V
adaptor (sold separately).
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 at the bottom of the
unit and open it.
3. Install 3 new “AA” batteries as illustrated.
4. Close the battery cover.
IMPORTANT: Please replace the batteries in about 15 seconds or you will lose any saved
information.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
•
Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium).
• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not be used for an
extended period of time.
• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
AC-DC ADAPTOR
Use a standard 9V 300mA AC/DC adaptor. We recommend the use of a VTech®
9V AC/DC adaptor.
CONNECTING THE ADAPTOR
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
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2. Locate the adaptor jack on the back of the unit.
3. Insert the adaptor plug into the unit’s adaptor jack.
4. Plug the adaptor into an electrical 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.
• Use only 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 the toy 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.
REMOVE DEMO TAG: The demo tag should be removed automatically when the product
is taken out of the packaging. If the demo tag is still in position when you begin play,
please remove it from the bottom of the unit to activate normal play mode.
PRODUCT FEATURES
4 CATEGORY KEYS
Press one of the following keys to jump to the games in that category.
• Language Arts
• Math Explorer
• Game Time
• Creative Corner
2 SPECIFIC GAME CARTRIDGES
With these 2 cartridges, you can challenge yourself with brain teasers or compete in
some cool sports games.
• Cartridge 1: Brain Trainer
• Cartridge 2: Super Sports
JOYPAD
• The joypad can be removed from its storage compartment.
• It has a 4-directional cursor pad and an Enter key which has the same function as the
4 Arrow keys and Enter key on the keyboard.
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GETTING STARTED

Press the cursor pad to make a selection in main menu or related activities, then press
the Enter key to confirm.
• Use as the input device for the first player when in Two-Player mode.
Two-Player Mode
For some activities on your Nitro Jr. Notebook™ there is the option to play the game
with two players. Two-Player mode is available in the following activities:
• 04: Word Match
• 05: Missing Letter
• 06: Face Fun
• 07: Word Scramble
• 11: Count-a-Mole
• 14: Number Code
• 15: More or Less
• 17: Math Roll
• 24: Path Clearing
• Cartridge 2: Ping Pong
• Cartridge 2: Street Skate
• Cartridge 2: Shoot a Basket
AUTO LEVELING
After continuously achieving 80-100 points for 3 rounds, the difficulty level will automatically
increase. If the score is lower than 40 points for each round, after 3 rounds, the difficulty
level will automatically decrease.
AUTO POWER-OFF
To preserve battery power, the Nitro Jr. NotebookTM will automatically shut off after
several minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the On/Off
key.
The unit will also auto power-off when battery power is low.
HOW TO PLAY
TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF
Press to turn the unit ON. Press again to turn the unit OFF.
ACTIVITY SELECTION
When the unit is turned ON, you will see a short opening animation before entering the
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PRODUCT FEATURES

Main Menu. Here, 4 category icons will cycle through automatically on the screen and you
will hear the category names. Press the key to scroll up, you will see 2 cartridge icons
on the screen and you will also hear the cartridge names.
You can choose one of the 44 activities in one of these ways:
1. Click any of the category icons or press the category key to enter the game menu.
Here, the games of the current category will cycle through automatically on the screen
and you will hear the activity names. On the activity menu, you can use the Arrow keys
on the Joypad or keyboard to select the activity you like and press the Enter key to
confirm. You can also type the activity number and press the Enter key to confirm.
2. Click one of the cartridge icons when in the Main Menu, or insert
a cartridge into the slot to enter a cartridge activity directly. When
you finish an activity the unit will ask if you want to play some
more brain training or sports games. If you select the “ ” icon ,
it will change to another cartridge game.
PLAYER MODE SELECTION
Press the Player key to switch between one-player mode and two-player mode.
There are 3 types of Two-Player mode activities:
1. Competition: After a question is given, player one or player two should press the
Player 1 or Player 2 key before inputting the answer. If the answer is not correct, the
chance will be given to the other player.
Players can play Competition mode in the following activities:
• 04: Word Match
• 05: Missing Letter
• 06: Face Fun
• 07: Word Scramble
• 11: Count-a-Mole
• 15: More or Less
• 17: Math Roll
2. Take Turns: In activity 14: Number Code,each player takes turns to play the game.
After the first player plays, it will be the next player’s turn.
3. Head-to-Head: Both players play together at the same time on the screen. The player
who reaches the goal first or scores the most points is the winner.
Players can play Head-to-Head mode in the following activities:
• 24: Path Clearing
• Cartridge 2: Ping Pong
• Cartridge 2: Street Skate
• Cartridge 2: Shoot a Basket
LEVEL SELECTION
Pressing the Level key will take you to the level selection screen. Use the Arrow keys, the
number keys or Joypad to select a level and then press the Enter key to confirm.
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HOW TO PLAY

CONTRAST SLIDER
Slide this up to darken the screen contrast, or slide down to make the screen contrast
lighter.
VOLUME SLIDER
Slide this up to increase the volume, or slide down to decrease the volume.
KEYBOARD FUNCTION
Your Nitro Jr. Notebook™has a full QWERTY keyboard that doubles as a music
keyboard. It also features the function keys below.
FUNCTION KEYS
Number: Press these keys to input numbers in related activities or to
select an activity from the menu.
Symbol: Press these keys to input symbols in activity 10: Story Creator.
Letter: Press these keys to input letters in related activities.
Musical Note: Press these keys to input musical notes in related activities.
Pause: Press this key to insert a rest symbol in your song in
activity 33: Melody Maker.
Objects: Press these keys to jam the sound of the objects into the melody in
activity 34: Animal Songs.
Esc: Press this key to exit from current screen.
Player: Press this key to switch between one-player and two-player
modes.
Level: Press this key to show a menu for setting the difficulty level.
Player 1/Player 2: When in two-player Competition mode, press these keys to switch
between players.
Repeat: Press this key to repeat an instruction or question.
Answer: Press this key to see the correct answer to a question.
Help: Press this key to hear an instruction.
Space Bar: Press this to enter a space between letters or numbers in
activity 10: Story Creator.
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FUNCTION KEYS

Demo: Press this key to see a short preview of your Nitro Jr. Notebook™.
Arrow Keys: Press these keys to select a choice from the main menu or related
activities.
Backspace: Press this key to erase the character to the left of the cursor.
Delete:
Press this key to delete all of the text that you have entered.
Insert: Hold the Shift key together with this key to insert a picture in
activity 10: Story Creator.
Enter: Press this key to enter an answer or choice.
ACTIVITIES
Your Nitro Jr. Notebook™offers a total of 44 activities spanning 4 categories and 2
cartridges.
Index Activity Names Category Name
01 Capital and Small
LANGUAGE ARTS
02 Letter Order
03 Quick Type
04 Word Match
05 Missing Letter
06 Face Fun
07 Word Scramble
08 Hide and Spell
09 Rhyme Time
10 Story Creator
11 Count-a-Mole
MATH EXPLORER
12 Number Order
13 Food Sharing
14 Number Code
15 More or Less
16 Shopping Fun
17 Math Roll
18 Crab Counter
19 Treasure Hunt
20 Picture Puzzle
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21 Pick-a-Pose
GAME TIME
22 Pet Shop
23 Shadow Matching
24 Path Clearing
25 Where Is It?
26 Gravity Trick
27 Lily Pad Leap
28 Shell Collection
29 Jungle Explorer
30 Sound Matching
CREATIVE CORNER
31 Sound Sequence
32 Missing Music
33 Melody Maker
34 Animal Songs
35 Instrument Match
36 Note Catcher
37 Raindrop Hop
38 Drum Solo
39 Speed Matching
BRAIN TRAINER
40 Opposite Matching
41 Look-Alike Leaves
42 Ping Pong
SUPER SPORTS
43 Street Skate
44 Shoot a Basket
CATEGORY 1: LANGUAGE ARTS
Activity 01: Capital and Small
Some capital and small letters will appear on a log and the log will roll continuously.
Players balance the character by walking along the log to find the matching letter. Use
the Arrow keys or Joypad to select the matching letter and press Enter to confirm your
answer.
Activity 02: Letter Order
What a great day for a walk in the forest! Help me find the correct letters to make my
way along the path. Use the Arrow keys or Joypad to select the letter and press Enter to
confirm your answer.
Activity 03: Quick Type
Type the letter when it comes out from the hole. Type fast or it will quickly disappear.
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