V-tech Power Zone User manual

®
USER'S MANUAL
91-01143-000
© VTECH
Printed in China

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Dear Parent:
At VTech®we know that children have the ability
to do great things. That’s why all of our electronic
learning products are uniquely designed to develop
a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the best
of their ability. Whether it’s learning about letters,
numbers, geography or algebra, all VTech®learning
products incorporate advanced technologies and
extensive curriculum to encourage children of all
ages to reach their potential.
When it comes to providing interactive products
that enlighten, entertain and develop minds, at
VTech®we see the potential in every child.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .............................................. 1
PREPARATION .............................................. 2
MOUSE CONNECTION ..............................................................2
PRINTER CONNECTION ............................................................2
POWER LINK CONNECTION ....................................................2
POWER SOURCE ......................................................................2
BATTERY INSTALLATION ...........................................................2
BATTERY NOTICE .....................................................................3
BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION ............................................3
AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION ....................................................3
ADAPTOR OFFER .....................................................................4
ON/OFF SWITCH ......................................................................4
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF .............................................................4
CONTRAST SWITCH ..................................................................4
VOLUME SWITCH .....................................................................4
MOUSE .....................................................................................5
EARPHONE JACK .....................................................................5
KEYBOARD ..............................................................................6
SPECIAL KEYS ...................................................................... 6-8
SELECTION BUTTONS ........................................................... 8-9
SYSTEM SETUP .........................................................................9

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DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES .................... 10
GENERAL DISPLAY.................................................................11
WORD GAMES ................................................................ 11-12
SYNONYMS............................................................................................ 11
ANTONYMS............................................................................................ 11
SPELLING ............................................................................................... 11
WORD CORRECTION ............................................................................. 11
TENSES................................................................................................... 11
PARTS OF SPEECH ................................................................................ 11
GRAMMAR ............................................................................................. 12
SENTENCE SHUFFLE ................................................................................ 12
WORD SEARCH...................................................................................... 12
CROSSWORD ......................................................................................... 12
MATHEMATICS ................................................................... 12-14
ADDITION .............................................................................................. 12
SUBTRACTION ........................................................................................ 12
MULTIPLICATION ..................................................................................... 12
DIVISION ............................................................................................... 13
ALGEBRA ............................................................................................... 13
FRACTIONS............................................................................................. 13
COORDINATES ....................................................................................... 13
GEOMETRY ............................................................................................ 13
STORY PROBLEMS ................................................................................. 13
GRAPHS ................................................................................................. 14
BALANCE ................................................................................................ 14
CALCULATOR .......................................................................................... 14
TRIVIA .............................................................................. 14-15
WORLD CUSTOMS ................................................................................. 14
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ................................................................. 14
ENTERTAINMENT .................................................................................... 14

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ANIMAL.................................................................................................. 14
SPORTS .................................................................................................. 15
LOGIC & MUSIC ....................................................................15
MUSIC MAKER ....................................................................................... 15
FENCES................................................................................................... 15
SHAPE PUZZLE ....................................................................................... 15
3D MATCH ............................................................................................. 16
TREASURE HUNT .................................................................................... 16
TIC TAC BOX ......................................................................................... 16
COMPUTER SKILLS .................................................................16
SPELL CHECKER ...................................................................................... 16
WORD PROCESSOR............................................................................... 16
FILE ................................................................................................... 16-18
EDIT ....................................................................................................... 18
TOOLS .............................................................................................. 18-19
SHORTCUT KEYS .................................................................................... 19
CHART MAKER ....................................................................................... 19
HOMEWORK LABTM ................................................................................ 20
TYPING CHALLENGE .............................................................................. 21
CALENDAR.............................................................................................. 21
DAY PLANNER ....................................................................................... 21
TELEPHONE BOOK ................................................................................ 21
MEMORY BANK ..................................................................... 22
SYSTEM SETUP ......................................... 22
PRINTER SETUP ................................................................ 22-23
TROUBLESHOOTING FOR PRINTER ERROR .........................23
ICON SETUP ...........................................................................23

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NUMBER ENTRY .....................................................................23
DATE FORMAT .......................................................................23
SCREEN SAVER.......................................................................24
VTECH POWER LINK ........................................................ 24-25
HOW TO USE
AN EXPANSION CARTRIDGE ..................... 25
EXPANSION CARTRIDGE ........................... 25
READING COMPREHENSION ..................................................25
FOREIGN LANGRUAGE ................................................... 25-26
SCORING ................................................. 26
SCORING CODE ............................................................... 26-27
POWER ZONE™ ACTIVITIES ............................................ 27-28
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................ 28

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the VTECH®POWER ZONETM learning unit! VTECH®is committed
to providing the best possible products to entertain and educate your child. Should you
have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-
521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
POWER ZONETM is a talking, electronic learning aid with a color enhanced display. It offers
a wide range of exciting and educational activities for fun learning! The unit's 48 built-
in activities encourage learning through fun play. Included in this package are READING
COMPREHENSION and FOREIGN LANGUAGE expansion cartridges.
CARTRIDGE
LCD DISPLAY
CONTRAST
SWITCH
VOLUME
SWITCH
CARTRIDGE
DOOR
MOUSE
MOUSE
PAD
ON/OFF
BUTTON
TYPING
KEYBOARD
LED
ADAPTOR

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PREPARATION
MOUSE CONNECTION
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the mouse jack on the back of the unit.
3. Plug the mouse into the unit's mouse jack.
4. Turn the unit ON.
PRINTER CONNECTION
1. Make sure both the POWER ZONETM learning product and the printer are OFF.
2. Locate the printer port on the back of the POWER ZONETM learning toy.
3. Insert the printer plug into the printer port.
4. Turn ON the POWER ZONETM unit, then turn ON the printer.
Please refer to the printer list included in the packaging for the print drivers that POWER
ZONETM supports.
VTECH POWER LINKTM CONNECTION
1. Make sure the POWER ZONETM learning product is OFF.
2. Locate the printer port on the back of the POWER ZONETM learning product.
3. Insert the VTECH POWER LINKTM connector into the printer port.
4. Connect the VTECH Power LinkTM unit to the personal computer. Please refer to
the user’s manual of the VTECH POWER LINKTM for information regarding connection
to the personal computer.
5. Turn ON the computer.
6. Turn ON the POWER ZONETM learning product.
NOTE: The Power LinkTM is sold seperately.
POWER SOURCE
The POWER ZONE
TM
learning product can be operated by using 4 "C" size batteries or
the standard 9V 300mA AC center-positive adaptor.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit.
3. Open the battery cover.
4. Insert 4 "C” batteries, as illustrated.
DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES in this unit.
5. Close the battery cover.

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BATTERY NOTICE
•When installing batteries observe the polarity signs to avoid leakage.
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not use different types of batteries.
•Remove batteries from the unit when you are not going to use the unit for a long time.
•Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
•Do not short-circuit supply terminals.
•Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION
•Make sure the unit is OFF.
•Locate the backup battery cover on the bottom of the
unit and open it.
•Insert 1 CR 2025 lithium battery as illustrated.
•Replace the battery cover.
•Turn the unit ON.
NOTE: While replacing the backup battery, the 4 "C" size batteries must be kept in the
unit or the unit must be connected to the 9V adaptor while the adaptor is plugged
in. If not, you will lose all the information stored in the following activities:
•Word Processor • Music Maker
•Calendar • Homework LabTM
•Day Planner • Memory Bank
•Telephone Book
In addition to these activities, players’ names and scores will also be lost.
NOTE: If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound becomes weak, turn the unit OFF
for 15 seconds, then turn it back on. If the problem persists, it may be caused
by weak batteries. Please install a new set of batteries and try again.
AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION
Use the standard 9V 300mA AC - DC adaptor with polarity that comes with
the POWER ZONETM learning unit.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the adaptor jack on the back of the unit.
3. Plug the adaptor into the unit’s adaptor jack.
4. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.
5. Turn the unit ON.
NOTE: Do not leave the adaptor plugged in for long periods of time if the unit is not
in use.

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If your AC adaptor is lost many retailers carry this type of adaptor. You can also order a replacement
by calling our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 or send $15.00 (includes shipping
and handling) to:
ADAPTOR OFFER
c/o VTECH®Industries, LLC.
101 E. Palatine Road
Wheeling, IL 60090-6500
(Illinois residents please add 8.25% sales tax. Please do not send cash.)
ON/OFF SWITCH
Turn ON your POWER ZONETM by pressing the button located on the base unit below
and to the left of the screen. The unit will play an opening animation and then you can select
an activity. Turn the unit OFF by pressing the button located next to the ON button.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
If there is no input into the POWER ZONETM learning product for about 8 minutes, the
unit will automatically shut off to save power. After the auto power off is activated, you
need to press the ON button again. We recommend that you turn the unit OFF when
not playing with it. If the POWER ZONETM learning product is not going to be used for
a long period of time, remove the batteries and unplug the adaptor.
CONTRAST SWITCH
-
+
Adjust the image on the screen by sliding the Contrast Switch to the upper right for higher
contrast and to the lower left for lower contrast.
VOLUME SWITCH
-
+
Adjust the volume by sliding the Volume Switch to the upper right to raise the volume
and to the lower left to lower the volume.