V-tech Brilliant Creations Advanced Notebook User manual

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User’s Manual
2011 VTech
Printed in China
91-001618-000 美
Brilliant Creations
Advanced NotebookTM

Dear Parent,
At VTech®, we know that in order to effectively reach kids, today’s learning tools have
to be plugged into the fast-paced world around them. at’s why we created the
Grade School Learning Series – an engaging set  stylized, interactive computers
specially designed to get grade-school kids up to speed with their fast-paced, tech-
savvy world.
Every product in the Grade School Learning Series covers a wide range  school basics
– math, language, social studies, science, and even an intro to basic Spanish. Activi-
ties are presented in a fast-paced, arcade-game style that kids will recognize and
enj. Each learning machine is loaded with hi-tech features such as word proceors,
electronic addre books – tools that go hand-in-hand with the way kids learn, play
and use information.
With the Grade School Learning Series, kids can acce a way to learn that closely
matches the way th already live and play. We thank you for trusting VTech® with
the important job  helping your child learn and succeed. We hope to help your child
discover that “It’s Cool to Be Smart!”
Sincerely,
Your iends at VTech®
_______________
To learn more about the Grade School Learning Series™ and her VTech® ts, visit www.vtechkids.com

INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM.
The VTech®Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM is a high-tech notebook that is
jam-packed with 120 fun learning activities! Your child will have a blast while they play
games in a variety of learning categories that cover reading skills, creativity, Spanish,
math, science, logic and more! With a full QWERTY keyboard and real mouse, a world of
learning is at your child’s fingertips.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• VTech®Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM
• VTech®Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM 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
ATTENTION: Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous les produits
d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches et étiquettes. Ils ne
font pas partie du jouet.
NOTE: Please keep the user’s manual as it contains important information.
LCD Screen
8 Category
Buttons
Progress
Report Button
On/Off Button
Real Mouse
Volume/Contrast
Control
QWERTY
Keyboard
Touch Pad
Touch Pad Enter buttons
Built-in
Speaker
Challenge
Level Button

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Unlock the packaging locks:
1. Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees counterclockwise
2. Pull out the packaging lock
Demo strip removal:
When the product is taken out of the packaging, please remove the demo strip from the
unit to activate normal play mode.
GETTING STARTED
POWER SOURCE
The VTech®Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM operates on 4 “AA” sized
batteries (AM-3/LR6) or a VTech®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
first. Before playing, please make sure the plastic strip is removed from the bottom
of the unit.
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 4 “AA” sized batteries as illustrated.
4. Close the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Theuseofnewalkalinebatteriesisrecommendedformaximumperformance.
• Non-rechargeablebatteriesarenottoberecharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged (if
removable).
• Rechargeablebatteriesareonlytobechargedunderadultsupervision(ifremovable).
• Donotmixoldandnewbatteries.
• Donotmixbatteriesofdifferenttypes:alkaline,standard(carbon-zinc)orrechargeable
(nickel-cadmium).
• Onlybatteriesofthesameorequivalenttypeasrecommendedaretobeused.
• Batteriesaretobeinsertedwiththecorrectpolarity.
• Exhaustedbatteriesaretoberemovedfromthetoy.

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• Thesupplyterminalsarenottobeshort-circuited.
• The toy is not to be connected to more than the recommended number of power
supplies.
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinfire.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
Notice: When the VTech®Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM is on, you may
see this icon appear on the screen. This indicates that battery power is low, and
you should replace the batteries soon.
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 left 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
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.

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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.
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 VTech®Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM, you can choose from 8
differentcategoriesofplayandlearning:
•StoryBook
•CreativityCorner
•LanguageWorld
•SpanishCorner
•MathKingdom
•ScienceLab
•SocialStudies
•BrainBooster
PROGRESSIVE LEARNING FEATURE
In most activities, if the questions are answered incorrectly in the first 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.
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difficultylevel;ifthescoreislower
than 60 points each round, after 3 rounds continuously, it will auto-level down.
PROGRESS REPORT
Parents can review how many questions their child has completed in each activity by
pressing the Progress Report button.

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TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF
Pressing 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 the Touch pad to click the arrow icon on the screen and cycle
through the categories, press the Touch pad Enter buttons on either sides 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 the Enter key when you see an activity you like.
2) Use the Arrow keys to cycle through the activities manually, and press the Enter key
to choose one.
3) Use the mouse to click the arrow icon on the screen and cycle through the activities,
and then click the screen when you see an activity you like.
4) Use the Touch pad to click the arrow icon on the screen and cycle through the
activities, press the Enter buttons on either sides of the Touch pad to click the screen
when you see an activity you like.
5)Typetheactivitynumberandpress .

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LEVEL SELECTION
Pressing will display a pop-up menu. Use and
, mouse, and or number keys to choose a level you like.
Thereare3levels:Beginner,Explorer,andExpert.
ANSWER
In most activities, the answer will be provided after a certain number of tries. Or, you can
press the Answer button to get the correct answer.
FUN TIME MODE
Enjoy a fun cartoon by pressing at any time!
AUTOMATIC POWER OFF
To save power, VTech®Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM automatically shuts
down if it does not receive any input after several minutes. Press the button to
wake your unit. We recommend that you turn off the unit when finished playing. Remove
the batteries and unplug the adaptor if your VTech®Brilliant Creations Advanced
NotebookTMwillnotbeusedforanextendedperiodoftime.
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.

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KEYBOARD LAYOUT
Your VTech®Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM has a full QWERTY keyboard.
You will also find the following function keys.
FUNCTION KEYS:
1. On/Off: Press this button to turn the unit on and off.
2.
8 Category Buttons: Press one of the above buttons to jump to the sub menu of the
chosen category.
3. Progress Report: Press this button to review your progress.
4. Challenge Level: Press this key to show a menu with 3 levels, player can
selectanyoneofthreelevelstoexploretheactivitiesinthatlevel.

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5.
Esc: Pressthiskeytogobacktothepreviousscreenorexitthecurrentactivity.
6. 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.
7. 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 other keys.
8. Help: Press this key to see helpful instructions or hints for the current activity.
9. Answer: Press this key to see the correct answer to a question. You will not
receive points if this key is pressed.
10. Repeat: Press this key to repeat a question or an instruction.
11. Backspace: Press this key to move the cursor one position backward.
12. Nickname: Press this key to change the nickname of the player.
13.
Delete: Press this key to delete the current character or space to the right
of the cursor or above the underscore.
14. Enter: Press this key after choosing your answer to confirm your
selection.
15. Arrow Keys: Use these keys to cycle through choices
in activities or in the Main Menu.