V-tech Tablet Notebook User manual

®
User’s Manual
Tablet Notebook
2003 © VTech
Printed in China
91-02058-000

Dear Parent ,
At
VTech®, weknowthateverychildhasauniquesetofstrengthsandinterests.
That’s why we created the Artificial Intelligence Learning™Series - a
sophisticated set of learning tools that track your child’s activity and respond by
tailoring the learning experience specifically to your child’s needs.
Every product in the
Artificial Intelligence Learning™Series actually keeps
a record of your child’s performance, and adjusts the subjects and skill levels
accordingly. The programs will accelerate the skill level in a strong subject, and
focusonsubjectareasthatrequiremorework.Allthewhile,yourchild is learning
throughengaging, arcade-style games in which fun and learning areseamlessly
joined.
All the
Artificial Intelligence Learning™Series products feature hi-tech,
ergonomic designs, stereo sound, large LCD screens and a plug-in mouse or
touch screen - features that add a new level of sophistication to your child’s
learning experience. Also, all the products were designed with portability in
mind, so that kids can bring the learning fun anywhere, anytime.
At VTech®, we are committed to creating fun learning toys that foster a child’s
intellectual and social development. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the
important job of helping your child learn and succeed!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at VTech®
To learn more about the Artificial Intelligence Learning™Series and other
VTech® toys, visit www.vtechkids.com
61100 4/25/02, 3:43 PM25

1
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the VTech® Tablet Notebook. The VTech® Tablet Notebook is an
electronic learning aid that challenges young minds with over 120 arcade-style activities,
in categories as diverse as English, math, languages, science, geography and history.
Our unique Artificial Intelligence Learning™ Series technology will guide your child’s
learning according to how well he or she performs in each subject area. The VTech®
Tablet Notebook features sophisticated hi-tech touches such as a stylus pen that can be
used as an alternate way to play activities, and a removable screen that can be used as
a learn-on-the-go tablet. In addition, the VTech® Tablet Notebook has the ability to
exchange files with compatible personal computers.
Lock Button
Cursor Pad
Reset Button
Keyboard
Touch Pad
Release Button
Intelli-Challenge
Button
Main Menu
Button
Adventure Button
Utilities Button
Progress Report Button
Cartridge Button
PC Connection Button
LCD Screen
Volume
Control
Button
Contrast
Control
Button
Power
Button
Backup
Battery
Pen Slot
Stylus Pen
Cartridge Slot
PC Connection Jack
INTRODUCTION
61100 4/25/02, 3:42 PM1

2
INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• 4 bonus activity cartridges
• PC Connection cable
• Artificial Intelligence Learning™ Desktop Software CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tabs are not
part of this toy and should be discarded for your child ’s safety.
GETTING STARTED
Before using your Tablet Notebook for the first time, remember to:
• Remove the protective strip by pulling out the plastic tab on the
backup battery cover. This is done in order to avoid losing saved
information.
NOTE: If your Tablet Notebook does not operate normally
when you take it out of the box, remove the plastic tab
between the right-hand speaker and the pen slot.
POWER SOURCE
The Tablet Notebook operates on 4 “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 cover on the bottom of the unit and open it.
3. Insert 4 new “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) as illustrated.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
4. Close the battery cover.
NOTE: For best performance, remove all factory-installed batteries and use new,
alkaline batteries.
Important: When replacing the 4 “AA” size batteries, make sure the backup batteries are
in the unit, or the unit is plugged into the wall with a 9V adaptor. Otherwise you
will lose all information stored in the unit.
INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES
61100 4/25/02, 3:42 PM2

3
BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your Tablet Notebook comes with a backup battery already installed. Before using the unit,
remove the protective strip from the backup battery by pulling out the plastic tab. To avoid
damage to the unit from leaky batteries, replace the backup battery at least once a year.
To replace the backup battery
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Using a small cross-head screwdriver, loosen the battery cover.
3. Insert 1 CR2032 size battery as illustrated.
4. Close the battery cover and tighten the screws to secure it.
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;
• Remove batteries from the toy if it will not be used for an extended period of time.
Important: While replacing the backup battery, the 4 “AA” size batteries must be kept
in the unit, or the unit must be connected to a plugged-in 9V adaptor.
Otherwise, you will lose all saved information.
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 right 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.
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.
INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES
61100 4/25/02, 3:42 PM3

4
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.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. THE INTELLI-SYSTEM
All of our Artificial Intelligence Learning™ Series units have a unique feature called
the Intelli-System, which helps you learn as much as possible in a way that fits you best.
Howdoesthesystemwork? Asyouplay,theIntelli-Systemisalwaysrunning,andkeeping
track of how you do in every subject. When you have played enough activities, the Intelli-
System has enough information to guide your learning: it knows when you should switch
to another subject, which level of an activity is best for you, and which subjects you could
use more work on. Simply put, the Intelli-System teaches you what you need to learn.
These are two ways in which the Intelli-System helps you:
1. When you choose an activity in a certain subject from the Main Menu, the Intelli-System
checks to see how you’re doing in each curriculum of that subject. Then it automatically
chooses a curriculum that you need more practice in.
2. WhenyouchooseIntelli-ChallengefromtheMainMenu,theIntelli-Systempicksactivities
for you based on how you’ve done in the past. In Fun Mode, the Intelli-System picks
activities that you play often, or do very well in. In Challenge Mode, the Intelli-System
picks activities that are more challenging for you.
2. PLAY MODES
In the Tablet Notebook, you can choose from 3 different modes of play and learning:
- Menu Mode
- Intelli-Challenge Mode
- Adventure Mode
Menu Mode
Pickthegames and subjects youwant to explore! HowaboutWordgames?Mathgames?
Or would you like Social Studies or Science? Check out the Main Menu to get started.
Intelli-Challenge Mode
In this mode, the Intelli-System takes over and challenges you with activities covering all
kinds of subjects. You can choose from Fun mode and Challenge mode:
• Fun Mode
This mode is best when you want to relax and have some fun. The Intelli-System will
choose questions for you from subjects you’ve done well in, or from games that you have
played often and enjoy most.
•
Challenge Mode
Now you’re in for a real challenge! The Intelli-System will test you with questions from
subject areas that may not be as familiar to you, and in which you could use a little
practice.
INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES
61100 4/25/02, 3:42 PM4

5
Adventure Mode-Wizardry
There are two ways to access theAdventure mode: by selecting theAdventure icon in the
Main Menu, or by pressing the Adventure button on the keyboard. In Adventure mode,
youare a wizard whose magic wand has been stolenby an evil enemy magician, who has
broken it apart and scattered it about the countryside. Your mission is to put the wand
back together, so you can face off against your evil enemy! To assemble the magic wand,
you must find and face four challenges at four activity hotspots. The activities at these
four hotspots are different every time, so you will never have the same adventure twice!
3. NUMBER OF PLAYERS
Press the “Player” key on the keyboard to switch between one-player mode and two-
player mode. The activities that may be played in two-player mode are:
• Balloon Blow Out
• Number Battle
• Dots & Boxes
• Reversi
4. GENERAL BUTTONS
Power Button
Press and hold this button for about 1 second to turn the unit ON. Press this button again
to turn the unit OFF.
Volume Control Button
Press this button to change the sound level of the speaker. When you press the Volume
Control button, a control panel will appear on the screen. Use the stylus pen to select the
volume level.
Contrast Control Button
Press this button to change the darkness of the screen. When you press the Contrast
Control button, a control panel will appear on the screen. Use the stylus pen to adjust the
darkness / lightness level.
Release Buttons
The Tablet Notebook is designed with a special feature: the board containing the LCD
screen can be popped out from the main unit and used as a handheld device. To use the
screen as a handheld device, slide the Release buttons on both sides of the unit with your
hands, and firmly pull the board out.
Release Button
Release Button
INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES
61100 4/25/02, 3:42 PM5

6
• Detach the screen from the main unit as shown below:
•Attach the screen to the main unit as shown below:
5. SHORTCUT KEYS
Main Menu Button Press this button to return to the Main Menu at any time.
Adventure Button Press this button to enter theAdventure Mode (see the PLAY
MODES section for more details).
Utilities Button Press this button to see a menu of tools you can use.
Progress Report Button Pressthiskey to see a reportof your progress ineach subject.
Cartridge Button Theunitcomes withfourcartridgeswiththese activities:Cluster
Cubes, Number Maze, Music Mixer and Think Fast. Once you
insert a cartridge into the cartridge slot, the activity on it will
automatically download to the unit, and you will be able to
select from the Cartridge Menu.
Here is how to insert a cartridge:
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Insert a cartridge, with the label facing up, into the cartridge slot.
3. Turn the unit ON.
4.PresstheCartridgebuttononthekeyboardtostarttheactivity
on the cartridge.
INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES
61100 4/25/02, 3:43 PM6

7
PC Connection Button Press this button to move data between your unit and a PC.
Intelli-Challenge Button Pressthisbuttonto entertheIntelli-ChallengeMode.OurIntelli-
System, which keeps track of your progress in every subject,
will pick activities for you, based on how you’ve done in the
past. Choosing Fun Mode will give you activities you’ve done
well in, or have played often. Choosing Challenge Mode will
give you activities in which you need the most work.
6. KEYBOARD LAYOUT
Your Tablet Notebook has a full alphanumerical keyboard that doubles as a music
keyboard. You will also find the following function keys:
FUNCTION KEYS:
F1 - F13 These keys may be set up to start an activity with one touch, by
using the Bookmark utility.
Esc Key Press this key to exit the current activity.
Level Key Press this key to choose the difficulty level of an activity.
Caps Lock Key Press this key to type in capital letters.
Shift Key Press this key to capitalize letters. This key can also access the
alternate function of another key, when both are pressed at the
same time.
Help Key Press this key to see instructions for the current activity.
Repeat Key Press this key to repeat an instruction or a question.
Hint Key Pressthiskeyto get helpful hintsabouttheactivityyou’replaying.
Using this key will reduce your score.
Answer Key Press this key to get the correct answer to a question. You will
not receive points if this key is pressed.
Symbol Key Press this key to see the symbol menu. Use the pen to select
and enter a symbol.
Space Key Whentyping,usethiskeytoinsertaspacebetweenwordsornumbers.
INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES
61100 4/25/02, 3:43 PM7

8
Pointer On/Off Key Press this key to show the pointer and press again to hide it.
Player Key Pressthis keytoswitch betweenone-playerandtwo-playermode.
Arrow Keys Pressthesekeystomovethecursorup,down,leftorright.Press
thesekeysandtheShiftkeytoaccess the Page Up, Page Down,
Home and End functions.
Enter key Press this key to enter your choice or answer.
Delete Key Press this key to erase the character to the right of the cursor.
Backspace Key Press this key to erase the character to the left of the cursor.
Bookmark Key Press this key to set up activity shortcuts for the F1-F13 keys.
CURSOR PAD
You can control the mouse cursor with your fingers, by touching the cursor pad on the
keyboard.
7. TOUCH PANEL
There are 13 icons on the touch panel. To use these icons, tap them with the stylus pen.
Esc Key Click on this key to exit the current activity.
Help Key Click on this key to see instructions for the current activity.
Repeat Key Click on this key to repeat an instruction or a question.
Hint Key Click on this key to get helpful hints about the activity you’re
playing. Using this key will reduce your score.
Answer Key Click on this key to find the correct answer to a question. You
will not receive points if this key is pressed.
Keyboard Click on this key to display one of these three keyboards on the
screen: uppercase, lowercase, number or symbol. Click on the
icon to show the uppercase keyboard; click on the icon
to show the lowercase keyboard. If you want to type a number or
a symbol, click on the icon.
Level Key Click on this key to choose the difficulty level of an activity.
Backspace Key Click on this key to delete any character to the left of the cursor.
Left Arrow Key Click on this key to move the cursor left.
RightArrow Key Click on this key to move the cursor right.
Up Arrow Key Click on this key to move the cursor up.
DownArrow Key Click on this key to move the cursor down.
Enter Key Click on this key to enter your choice or answer.
INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES
61100 4/25/02, 3:43 PM8