V-tech Genius Notebook User manual

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Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the VTech®Genius Notebook. The VTech®
Genius Notebook is your child’s launch pad into a whole world
of learning fun! In addition to language basics such as letters and
vocabulary words, the Genius Notebook introduces Spanish
through fun, graphics-enhanced games. Your child will learn basic
math, sharpen logic skills and develop musical and artistic creativity
- playing and having fun at the same time! Plus, the Genius
Notebook is loaded with other cool features such as tools to store
personal info, vivid animations, fun sound effects, snappy melodies
and a realistic keyboard and mouse.
With the Genius Notebook, your child will find that learning and
fun go hand in hand!
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• Genius Notebook
• User’s manual
• Real mouse
• Mouse pad
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.
INTRODUCTION
LOCK KEY
LCD SCREEN
CATEGORY KEYS
KEYBOARD
CURSOR PAD
CHOICE BUTTONS
VOLUME SWITCH
ON/OFF BUTTON
CHOICE BUTTONS
DEMO BUTTON
CONTRAST SWITCH
REAL MOUSE
BUILT-IN SPEAKER
PROGRESS REPORT
BUTTON
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GETTING STARTED
POWER SOURCE
The Genius Notebook operates on 3 “AA” size batteries (UM-
3/LR6) or a VTech®9V adaptor (sold separately).
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery covers on the bottom of
the unit and open them.
3. Insert 3 new “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6)
as illustrated.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT
RECOMMENDED.
4. Close the battery covers.
NOTE: For best performance, remove all
factory-installed batteries and use new, alkaline batteries.
STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS
• 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; Do not mix new and
used batteries;
• Only use batteries of the recommended or equivalent type;
• Always insert batteries properly matching the plus (+) and minus
(-) signs;
• 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;
• Do not mix alkaline, standard(carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries
• Remove batteries from the toy if it will not be used for an
extended period of time.
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AC/DC ADAPTOR
Use a VTech®adaptor or any other standard adaptor that complies
with EN61558 AC/DC 9V 300mA center-positive adaptor.
Connecting the adaptor
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
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 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.
Standard for toys with adaptor
• 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 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.
REAL MOUSE
Use the mouse only on a clean,
flat surface, so that the roller
ball is not damaged and the
cursor moves freely across the
screen. Use only a mouse that
is compatible with VTech®
products.
CONNECTING THE MOUSE
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the mouse jack on the back of the unit.
3. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack.
Mouse button
Mouse door
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USING THE MOUSE
1. Move the mouse in the direction you want the cursor to move.
2. Click on 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 into the mouse, place the
cover back onto the mouse and screw the cover
closed.
PRODUCT FEATURES
ON/OFF BUTTON
Turn your Genius Notebook learning toy on by pressing the On/
Off button. You can turn the unit off by pressing the On/Off button
again.
PLAY MODES
In the Genius Notebook, you can choose from 6 different
categories of play and learning:
1. Language Lab (Spanish)
2. Word Zone
3. Math Mania
4. Game Time
5. Creative Studio
6. My Tools
LEVEL SELECTION
Pressing this button will change the level of the current activity
from level one to level two and then level three. Press it again
to go back to level one. Level one is the default setting when
starting a new activity.
CONTRAST SWITCH
Adjust the image on the screen by sliding the contrast switch to
the right for higher contrast and to the left for lower contrast.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Level
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VOLUME SWITCH
Adjust the volume by sliding the volume switch to the right for
higher volume and to the left for lower volume.
ONE/TWO PLAYER MODE
Press the key on the keyboard to switch between One
Player and Two Player modes. The activities that can be played
with two players are:
• Word Train
• Talk Show
• Typing Fun
• Mouse’s Lunch
• Subtract It
• Show Time
• Costume Ball
• Hide and Seek
• Animal Shadows
• Carrot Patch
SCREEN SAVER
Pressing the Screen Saver key allows you to choose 1 of 3 screen
savers to start up after a few minutes of inactivity.
KEYBOARD LAYOUT
Your Genius Notebook has a full typing keyboard that doubles
as a music keyboard.
FUNCTION KEYS:
1. Press this button to see a short preview of your Genius
Notebook.
Player
Demo
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2. Press this button to see how you’re doing in most
activities.
3.
Press one of these buttons to jump to the first activity of a
category.
4. Press this key to go back to the previous screen.
5.
Use these keys to answer questions in certain activities.
6. Press this key to change the level in most activities.
7. Press this key to repeat the current question or
instruction.
8. Press this key for help in most activities.
9. Press this key to see the correct answer in most
activities.
10. Press this key to delete what you have typed.
11. Press this key to see a fun cartoon.
12. Press this key to turn the background music on and
off.
13. Press this key to change the screen saver. Each press
of the button will cycle to the next screen saver.
14. Press this key to switch between One Player and Two
Player modes.
15. Press these keys to enter different players' answers
in Two Player mode.
Progress
Report
Progress
Report
Language Lab
(French)
Maths
Mania
Word
Zone
Creative
Studio
My
To o l s
ame
Time
Esc
Repeat
Help
Delete
Fun
Answer
Player
Player 1 Player 2
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16. Use this cursor pad to move the cursor around the
screen or cycle the answer choices in the activities.
17. Use these keys to enter
letters in letter and word-
related activities.
18.
Use these keys to enter numbers in number-related activities.
19. Use these keys to enter
musical notes in music-
related activities.
20.
Use these keys to change instruments in music-related activities.
21. Press this key to change the melody tempo in music-
related activities.
HOW TO PLAY
ACTIVITY SELECTION
When the unit is turned on, you will be see a short opening scene
and enter the Main Menu. Here, activities will cycle onto and off
the screen automatically. You can choose an activity in one of
these ways:
1) press Enter when you see an activity you like.
2) use the cursor pad to cycle through the activities manually, and
press Enter to choose one.
3) click the mouse button when you see an activity you like.
4) type the activity number and press Enter.
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ACTIVITIES
If you press a category key (such as ‘Word Zone’), the menu will
jump to the first activity of that category. An activity can then be
chosen in the above ways.
PROGRESSIVE LEARNING FEATURE
In most activities, if a question is answered incorrectly in the first
round of a game, it will be repeated up to three times in later
rounds. This feature is designed to help children learn by
developing memory skills.
ANSWER
In most activities, the answer will be provided after a certain
number of tries. It will not be available in Earful of Numbers, Picture
Fun, Chat Room, Alphabet Apple, Number Bubbles, Typing Fun,
Firefly Count, Carrot Patch and all activities in the Creative Studio
and My Tools categories.
SHORT BREAK MODE
After you play five rounds in a row in any activity, you will enjoy
a fun musical break!
AUTO POWER OFF
To preserve battery power, the Genius Notebook will automatically
shut off after several minutes without input. The unit can be turned
on again by pressing .
ACTIVITIES
Your Genius Notebook includes a total of 39 activities.
Index Activity Name Category Name
01. Earful of Numbers
02. Number Votes
03. Picture Fun
04. Word Train Language Lab
05. Letter Jump
06. Mouse’s Snack
07. Chat Room
08. Talk Show
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ACTIVITIES
09. Alphabet Apple
10. Letter Disks
11. Alphabet Fishing
12. Letter Match
13. Letter Bubbles Word Zone
14. Typing Fun
15. Animal Votes
16. Mouse’s Lunch
17. Odd One Out
18. Part and Whole
19. Number Star
20. Firefly Count
21. Pick One Out
22. Number Seesaw
23. Math Votes Math Mania
24. Mouse’s Dinner
25. Shopping Spree
26. Subtract It
27. Ticktock Time
28. Show Time
29. Costume Ball
30. Hide and Seek Game Time
31. Animal Shadows
32. Carrot Patch
33. Stamp Factory
34. Party Faces Creative Studio
35. Concert Master
36. Melody Maker
37. About Me
38. My Favorites My Tools
39. Parents’ Message
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