V-tech Brilliant Creations Beginner Laptop User manual

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User’s Manual
2011 VTech
Printed in China
91-001622-000 美
Brilliant Creations
Beginner Laptop
TM

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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Color LCD Screen
Volume/Contrast
Control
5 Category
Keys
My Creative
Collection
Nickname
Progress
Report Key
On/Off Key
Cursor Mouse
& Cursor Enter
Key
QWERTY
Keyboard
Help Key
Repeat Key
Answer Key Fun Key
Scratch Key
Paints Key
Music On/Off Key Arrow Keys
Built-in
Speaker
Challenge
Level Key
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Brilliant Creations Beginner LaptopTM.
The Brilliant Creations Beginner LaptopTM is a high-tech laptop that is filled with
amazing activities! It features a bright, LCD color screen and focuses on stimulating
and expanding your imagination and creativity. There are 80 activities that cover letters,
phonics, syllables, vocabulary, math, science, art, logic and more! Explore and learn
together with Perry the Penguin and his friends! Are you ready? Let’s go!
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• VTech®Brilliant Creations Beginner LaptopTM console and cursor mouse
• VTech®Brilliant Creations Beginner LaptopTM instruction manual
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.

GETTING STARTED
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NOTE: Please keep the user’s manual as it contains important information.
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 Beginner LaptopTM operates on 4 “AA” sized batteries
(AM-3/LR6) or a VTech®7.5V 400mA or 9V 300mA (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).

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• 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.
• 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.
AC/DC ADAPTOR
Use a VTech®adaptor or any other standard adaptor that complies with EN61558 DC
7.5V 400mA or 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
Press the cursor key to select an activity from the activity menu or to answer questions
in individual activities.
Press the Cursor Enter key to confirm.

PRODUCT FEATURES
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PRODUCT FEATURES
NICKNAME FEATURE
You can enter your name when you first turn the laptop on. You can change the name any
time by pressing the Nickname key.
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 level of difficulty.
MY CREATIVIE COLLECTION
You can press the My Creative Collection key to review your creative creations in the
followingactivities:
A01 Picture Painter
A02 My Aquarium
A03 Theatre night
A04 Magic Garden
A05 Crazy Animals
A06 Crazy Creatures
A07 Crazy Dinosaurs
PROGRESS REPORT
Pressing the Progress Report key will show you how many games you’ve explored in
each category.
SCREEN SAVER
The screensaver animation will automatically display after 80 seconds of no input in most
activities.
FUN TIME MODE
Enjoy a fun cartoon animation by pressing the Fun key at any time after the opening
animation!
TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF
Pressing will turn the unit ON. Pressing again will turn the unit OFF.

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ACTIVITY SELECTION:
When the unit is turned on, you will see a short opening animation 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 your cursor mouse or the Arrow keys to cycle through the categories and press
the Enter key to confirm.
3) Press the Category key directly.
After that, the activities in that chosen category will cycle through automatically. You
 canchooseanactivityinoneoftheseways:
1) Press the Enter key when you see an activity you like.
2) Use your cursor mouse or the Arrow keys to cycle through the activities and press the
Enter key to confirm.
LEVEL SELECTION
Pressing the Challenge Level key will pop up a level menu selection screen. There are 3
difficultylevelstochoosefrom:
1.Beginner; 2. Explorer; 3. Expert
ANSWER
In most activities, the answer will be provided after a certain number of tries or when you
press the ANSWER key for help.
AUTOMATIC POWER OFF
To save power, Brilliant Creations Beginner LaptopTM 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 you’ve finished playing. Remove the
batteries and unplug the adaptor if your Brilliant Creations Beginner LaptopTM 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 cursor mouse
or the arrow keys to move the cursor bar to the right for higher volume and to the left for
lower volume.
Press again to adjust the screen contrast by the same method.
There are 5 levels of volume and contrast for you to choose from.

PRODUCT FEATURES
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Language
Island
Creativity
Canyon
Math
Kingdom
Science
World
Logic
Land
Tempo Pitch
Challenge
Level
Progress
Report
KEYBOARD LAYOUT
Your VTech®Brilliant Creations Beginner LaptopTM 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 or off.
2.
Language
Island
Creativity
Canyon
Math
Kingdom
Science
World
Logic
Land
5 Category Buttons: Press one of the above buttons to jump to the sub activity menu
of the chosen category.
3.
Challenge
Level
Challenge Level: Press this key to select an activity’s level of difficulty.

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4.
Progress
Report
Progress Report: Press this button to review your percentage of completeness
in each category.
5.
Nickname : Press the “Nickname” key at any time to change your name.
6. Esc: Press this key to go back to the previous screen or exit the current
activity.
7. Scratch: Press this key to add a scratch SFX into the melody for activities
A09-A11. (Select musical activities only.)
8. Paints: Press this key to pop up a color selection palette for painting related
activities.
9. My Creative Collection: Press this key to show the activity menu for
the activities: A01-A07. You can select one activity to review your creations in that
activity.
10. Volume/ Contrast: Press this key to adjust the LCD contrast and volume by
clicking the [+] or [-] keys on the side or with the arrow keys.
11. 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.
12. Help: Press this key to provide special help or repeat instruction.
13.
Answer: Press this key to see the correct answer to a question in most
activities. You will not receive points if this key is pressed.
14. Repeat: Press this key to repeat a question or an instruction.

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15. Backspace: Press this key to erase the character to the left of the cursor .
16. Delete: Press this key to delete/erase the input.
17. Enter: Press this key after choosing to confirm your selection.
18. Arrow Keys: Use these keys to cycle through choices in
activities or in the Main Menu.
19. Fun Key: Press this key to see a fun animation any time after the main
opening.
20. Music On/Off Key: Press this key to turn the background music on or off.
21. Space Bar: When typing, use this key to
insert a space between words, letters or numbers. Press it in some activities to watch
the animations come to life.
22.
Number Keys: Use these keys to enter numbers in number activities. Also use these
keys to enter musical notes in the Melody Maker activity.
23.
Tempo Pitch
Letter Keys: Use these keys to enter letters in letter and word-related activities.