VTech Laptop 91 01256 043 User Manual

User's Manual  
Learning Laptop  
2003 © VTech  
Printed in China  
91-01256-043  
 
Dear Parents,  
At VTech®, we know that young kids are eager to get started  
learning and exploring tools that their older counterparts are already  
familiar with. That’s why we created the Electronic Learning™  
Series – an engaging set of stylized, interactive computers that  
have been especially designed for children aged 3 and up.  
Packed with loads of fun, every product in the Electronic Learning™  
Series covers a variety of subjects including English, math, science,  
and geography. The learning is cleverly disguised in age-appropriate  
games that kids love to play and master.  
The Electronic LearningSeries features the Progressive Learning  
System, a technique proven to help children learn. If the child answers  
a question incorrectly, the program will randomly repeat the question  
until a correct answer is entered. This intuitive technology automatically  
adjusts skill levels in order to build knowledge and confidence in  
a fun environment.  
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 Electronic Learning Series and other VTech®  
 
INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Learning Laptop®!  
The Learning Laptop® is an exciting electronic learning aid. It  
offers 40 exciting, educational activities for children to learn. With  
these activities, your child will discover that learning can be fun.  
LOCK KEY  
LCD SCREEN  
POWER BUTTON  
CONTRAST BUTTON  
VOLUME BUTTON  
FUNCTION KEY  
KEYBOARD  
LIGHT-UP KEY  
TOUCH PAD  
LIGHT-UP KEY  
GETTING STARTED  
BATTERY INSTALLATION  
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.  
2. Locate the battery covers of the two battery boxes on the bottom  
of the unit.  
3. Install 2 new “AA” batteries (UM-3 /  
LR6) in each battery box following the  
diagram inside the battery box. (The use  
of new alkaline batteries is recommended  
for maximum performance.)  
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4. Replace the battery covers and make sure that they are  
secured.  
Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to  
avoid leakage.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Do not use batteries of different types.  
Remove batteries from equipment when the unit will not be in  
use for a long time.  
Do not dispose of batteries in fire.  
Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.  
Do not short-circuit supply terminals.  
USING AN AC ADAPTOR  
Use VTech® 9V  
300mA AC center-positive  
adaptor. (sold  
separately).  
1. Make sure the unit is turned 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. If the unit cannot be turned on, unplug the  
adaptor, remove all batteries and wait for 15 seconds. Plug the  
adaptor in and try again.  
Do not leave the adaptor plugged in for long periods of time  
if the unit is not in use.  
PRODUCT FEATURES  
1. ON/OFF BUTTON  
Press the power button (  
) to turn the unit on and press  
it again to turn the unit off.  
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2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF  
If there is no user input to the unit for about 5 minutes, it will  
automatically shut off to save the power.  
3. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH  
To adjust the volume control, slide the volume control switch  
(
) to the left for lower volume or to the right for higher volume.  
4. CONTRAST SWITCH  
To adjust the contrast of the LCD screen, slide the contrast switch  
(
) to the left for lightness or to the right for darkness.  
5. MOUSE INSTALLATION  
Locate the mouse port on the back of the unit and plug the mouse  
into it.  
6. KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION AND  
FUNCTIONS  
Press this key to turn the unit on and press it again to  
turn the unit off.  
Press this key to launch the Challenge Yourself activity.  
Press this key to select the level of an activity. There are  
two levels for most activities and one level for all games.  
Press this key to go to the main menu screen for selecting  
a category.  
Press this key to repeat a question in an activity.  
Press this key to enter the activity screen to select an  
activity.  
Press this key to delete the input.  
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Press this key to see the correct answer.  
 
Press this key to get help.  
Press this key to switch between 1-player mode and 2-  
player mode.  
Press this key for Player A to answer a question.  
Press this key for Player B to answer a question.  
Press this key to launch the Freeze Dance activity.  
Press the corresponding light-up keys to answer questions  
in most activities.  
Press these keys to move the cursor left/right/up and  
down.  
7. PROGRESSIVE LEARNING SYSTEM  
The Progressive Learning System in our unit is designed to help  
you retry those questions in which you received wrong answers.  
When answering a question, the system will remember the questions  
with wrong answers and these questions will reappear so that you  
have an opportunity to practice them again.  
8. AUTO-LEVELING  
The leveling feature can be applied in the 1-Player mode only.  
When you answer five questions correctly in two consecutive rounds  
in Level 1, you will be promoted to Level 2. If you answer no questions  
correctly after two consecutive rounds, you will decline to a lower  
level. Then the activity will return to Level 1.  
ACTIVITIES  
CHOOSING A CATEGORY  
1. Turn the unit ON.  
2. After the opening animation and welcome screen, it will go to  
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the main menu screen with categories.  
 
3. Use the mouse or press the left/right keys to select a category.  
4. Press the ENTER key or mouse button to confirm your selection.  
5. You can also press the MENU button on the keyboard to enter  
the main menu screen and select a category directly.  
6. Use the mouse or press the up/down keys to select an activity  
and then press the ENTER key to confirm the selection.  
7. You can also press the ACTIVITY button on the keyboard to  
go to the activity screen.  
8. In the activity screen, input the number of the activity with the  
number keys or select the number with the mouse or left/right  
arrow keys.  
9. Then press the ENTER key to go to the game opening screen  
of your selected activity.  
WORD FUN  
LETTER SOUNDS  
Input the letter displayed on the LCD screen by pressing the letter  
keys. If you input correctly, the screen will show you a corresponding  
animation and the letter will be announced.  
ODD ONE OUT  
Select the odd one from the lowercase letters on screen. Then use  
the mouse or left/right arrow keys to select the different one. Then  
press the ENTER key to confirm the answer. You can also press  
the corresponding flash keys to answer.  
WRITE THE WORD  
Spell the word correctly according to the picture of the word provided.  
Use the mouse or left/right arrow keys to move the cursor, then  
input a letter. Once you have finished typing, press the ENTER  
key to confirm the answer.  
KEYBOARD CHALLENGE  
A letter appears on the screen. You will be asked to input the  
displayed letter by pressing letter keys.  
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REMEMBER IT  
Input a letter according to the voice of the letter you hear.  
CAPITAL ORDER  
Sort capital letters into alphabetical order. Use the mouse or left/  
right arrow keys to move the cursor and then input the letter. Once  
you finish typing, press the ENTER key to confirm the answer.  
To sort letters quickly, press the corresponding light-up keys.  
LOWERCASE ORDER  
Sort lowercase letters into alphabetical order. For the details of  
this activity, please refer to Capital Order.  
CAPITAL PICK  
Pick out the capital letter from the letters on the screen. For the  
details of this activity, please refer to Odd One Out.  
LOWERCASE PICK  
Pick out the lowercase letter from the letters on the screen. For  
the details of this activity, please refer to Odd One Out.  
WORD MATCH  
A word will appear on the screen and you must select a picture  
that matches the word from different pictures supplied. Use the  
mouse or left/right arrow keys to select a picture. Then press  
ENTER to confirm the answer.  
PICTURE IT  
The name of an object will appear on the screen. Then a picture  
of the object with four parts facing down are displayed. You must  
face up all parts by pressing the corresponding light-up keys within  
a time limit. Use the arrow keys to change the picture of the cards.  
Also, you can use the mouse to face up parts one by one.  
FIRST LETTER  
A picture of a word will appear on the screen. Then the word  
with its first letter missing is shown. The objective is to complete  
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the word that matches the picture. Type letters with the letter keys  
and press the ENTER key to confirm the answer.  
PICK A VOWEL  
Complete a word with a vowel missing so it matches the picture  
that is shown. For the details of this activity, please refer to First  
Letter.  
MISSING LETTER  
Complete a word with one or two letters missing so it matches  
the picture that is shown. Press the left/right arrow keys to move  
the cursor and then input the letter. Once you have finished typing,  
press the ENTER key to confirm the answer.  
MATH MANIA  
PERFECT 10  
Choose the pair whose sum is equal to 10 from the pairs of  
numbers displayed on the screen. Use the mouse or left/right  
arrow keys to select a pair. Then press the ENTER key to confirm  
the answer. To select quickly, you may press the corresponding  
light-up keys.  
COUNT OUT  
Some objects will appear on the screen one by one. Your task  
is to count the number of the objects displayed. Select the correct  
answer with the mouse or left/right arrow keys. Then press the  
ENTER key to confirm the answer.  
ADD IT  
An addition equation will appear on the screen and you must input  
the sum of the numbers by pressing the correct number key. To  
confirm your answer, press the ENTER key.  
SUBTRACT IT  
A subtraction equation will appear on the screen and you are  
expected to input the correct answer. For the details of this activity,  
please refer to Add It.  
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FIND THE NUMBER  
One card with a number appears on the screen and then faces  
down and mixes with three other cards. Your task is to find the  
card with the number. Use the mouse or left/right arrow keys to  
select a card. Then press the ENTER key to confirm your answer.  
NUMBER ORDER  
Numbers will appear on the screen and you are required to sort  
these numbers into the correct number order. Use the mouse or  
left/right arrow keys to move the cursor and then input the number.  
Once you have finished typing, press the ENTER key to confirm  
your answer. To sort the numbers quickly, press the corresponding  
light-up keys.  
MISSING NUMBER  
A sequence of numbers with one or two numbers missing will  
appear on the screen and you are asked to input the missing  
numbers in ascending order. Use the mouse or left/right arrow keys  
to move the cursor and then input the number. Once you have  
finished typing, press the ENTER key to confirm the answer.  
GREATER THAN  
Choose the greater number from two numbers appearing on  
screen. Use the left/right keys to select the number. Press the  
ENTER key to confirm the answer. Also you can press the two  
left light-up keys to select the number in the left or press the two  
right light-up keys to select the number in the right.  
LESS THAN  
Choose the lesser number from two numbers appearing on screen.  
For the details of this activity, please refer to Greater Than.  
FLASH COUNT  
The light-up keys on the keyboard will flash randomly. You must  
count how many times the keys flashed. Select the correct answer  
with the left/right arrow keys. Then press the ENTER key to confirm  
the answer.  
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WHICH IS MORE?  
Different groups of objects will appear on each side of the screen  
and you must choose which side has more objects. For the details  
of this activity, please refer to Greater Than.  
WHICH IS LESS?  
Different groups of objects will appear on each side of the screen  
and you must choose which side has less objects. For the details  
of this activity, please refer to Greater Than.  
NAME THAT SHAPE  
One picture shape will appear on the screen. You must select  
the shape’s name from three choices. Use the mouse or left/right  
keys to choose a selection. Then press the ENTER key to confirm  
the answer.  
SHAPE MATCH  
One picture shape will appear on the screen and you must find  
a shape which matches the original shape. For the details of this  
activity, please refer to Name that Shape.  
BIGGER SHAPE  
Select the bigger shape from two pictures of shapes appearing  
on the screen. For the details of this activity, please refer to  
Greater Than.  
SMALLER SHAPE  
Select the smaller shape from two pictures of shapes appearing  
on the screen. For the details of this activity, please refer to  
Greater Than.  
WHAT TIME IS IT?  
A clock will appear on the screen and you must select the correct  
time from the three choices provided. Use the mouse or left/right  
keys to select an answer. Then press the ENTER key to confirm  
the answer.  
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BIG HAND, LITTLE HAND  
Time is shown on the screen and you need to select the correct  
clock from the three choices provided to match the time. For the  
details of this activity, please refer to What Time is It?  
CREATIVE ARCADE  
MEMORY CHALLENGE  
Some cards will appear on the screen facing up and are then turned  
over. Your task is to find all cards with the same pattern within  
a time limit. Use the mouse or left/right/up/down arrow keys to  
select a card. Then press the ENTER key to confirm.  
MUSIC BOX  
Select a favorite song from the music list in this activity. Press  
the up/down arrow keys to select song. Then press the ENTER  
key to confirm your choice.  
PIANO PLAY  
Piano Artist allows you to play music freely. To make songs, press  
the keys with musical notes.  
FOLLOW THE NOTES  
Try to follow the tones that are played on the piano keyboard.  
To follow them, press the keys with musical notes.  
FOLLOW THE LIGHT  
The light-up keys on the keyboard will quickly flash on and off.  
You need to press the light-up keys when they are flashing.  
FREEZE DANCE  
Have fun with music and animation. Press the key on the keyboard  
to launch the activity and then the songs in the Music Box will  
be played randomly with animations.  
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MY FILE  
CHALLENGE YOURSELF  
Test yourself with the questions randomly generated from other  
activities. You can select answers with the mouse or arrow keys,  
and then press the ENTER key to confirm. You can also press  
the light-up keys to answer.  
PERSONAL PROFILE  
Personal Profile is an activity where you get to keep your own  
personal information. Once you are in Personal Profile, to go to  
the next profile screen, press the ENTER key. When you have  
finished typing, you can select to save details by pressing the left/  
right arrow keys.  
SCORING  
1-PLAYER MODE  
There are five questions per round in most of the activities. You  
have three chances to answer a question. If you input an incorrect  
answer or press the Help key, one chance will be deducted. Each  
question has only one chance to use the Help key.  
Total possible points for a round  
Correct answer on the first try  
100 points  
20 points  
10 points  
5 points  
0 point  
Correct answer on the second try  
Correct answer on the third try  
Incorrect answer or Answer key passed  
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2-PLAYER MODE  
Press the Player key on the keyboard to switch between the 1-  
player mode and 2-player mode. There are five questions per round  
in most of the activities and each player has only one chance to  
answer a question. If the first player fails to answer correctly, the  
second player has a chance to answer.  
Total possible points for a round  
100 points  
Correct answer on the first try for player A or B 20 points  
Correct answer on the second try for player A or B 10 points  
Incorrect answer or Answer key passed  
0 point  
Note: The Help key cannot work in the 2-Player Mode.  
THERE IS NO SCORING SYSTEM IN THE  
FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:  
Find the Number  
Music Box  
Piano Play  
Follow the Notes  
Memory Challenge  
Follow the Light  
CARE & MAINTENANCE  
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.  
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources  
of light.  
3. Remove batteries when the unit will not be in use for a long  
period of time.  
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces or try to dismantle it.  
5. Do not immerse the unit in water or get the unit wet.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
1. If sound becomes weak or the unit suddenly stops working,  
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 the unit again.  
2. If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound seems weak,  
it may be the result of the adaptor connection. Turn the unit  
OFF and unplug the adaptor for 15 seconds. Next, plug the  
adaptor back in and turn the unit ON. If the problem persists,  
it may be the result of the adaptor’s wiring or the unit.  
IMPORTANT NOTE:  
Creating and developing Electronic Learningproducts is  
accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTech® take very  
seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the  
information which forms the value of our products. However,  
errors sometimes can occur. It is important for you to know  
that we stand behind our products and encourage you to call  
our Consumer Services Department on 1-800-521-2010 in the  
U.S., or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada with any problems and/  
or suggestions that you might have. A service representative  
will be happy to help you.  
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NOTE: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency  
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in  
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it  
may cause interference to radio and television reception.  
It has been type tested and found to comply within the  
limits for a class B computing device in accordance with  
the specifications in Sub-part J of Part 15 FCC Rules,  
which are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against such interference in a residential installation.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause interference to radio or television reception, which  
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by  
one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient the receiving antenna  
Relocate this product with respect to the receiver  
Move this product away from the receiver  
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