Lexibook JC250SPGB User Manual

SUMMARY
The Spider-Man Computer
JC250SPGB
INTRODUCTION POWER SOURCE START UP KEYBOARD HOW TO PLAY Selecting an activity Moving to a different activity Levels Playing modes Scores LEDs ACTIVITIES Summary table of activities Games Mission Agenda Music Box MAINTENANCE WARRANTY
INTRODUCTION
Hi! Welcome to the world of Lexibook Junior! We would like to thank you for choosing Lexibook Junior’s Spider-Man Computer. This instruction manual will help you to understand how to play all the activities included in your new Spider-Man Computer. Read the instructions carefully and keep this handbook safe and handy, as you may need to refer to it again. Please pay also attention to the recommendations regarding the batteries and maintenance of your Spider-Man Computer, as this will help to keep it in optimal conditions for a long time. Now, it is your turn to play!
Instruction Manual
POWER SOURCE
Your Spider-Man Computer operates with 3 x 1.5 V alkaline batteries size AA.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. Open the battery compartment door located at the back of the computer by using a screwdriver.
2. Install the 3 AA batteries observing carefully the polarity indicated at the bottom of the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment.
4. Turn the game on.
Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Remove the storage batteries before recharging. Recharge storage batteries under adult supervision. Do not mix different types of battery and storage battery, or new and old batteries or storage batteries. Insert batteries and storage batteries according to the polarity. Remove used storage batteries from game. Do not short-circuit the battery or storage battery terminals. Keep batteries away from fire. If game remains unused for an extended period, remove batteries.
If your unit receives an electronic shock or shows malfunction, immedi­ately take the batteries out of the compartment and place them again.
START UP
Switch on the Spider-Man Computer by pressing once the On/Off button. A welcome screen will appear, and then you will be asked to select an activity. If you forget to switch off the Spider-Man Computer after you have finished playing with it, it will switch itself off after 2 minutes.
Adjusting the volume
To adjust the volume of the sound, use the slider located to the right under the screen. Move it towards the left to turn down the volume, and towards the right to turn it up.
Adjusting the contrast resolution of the screen
To adjust the contrast resolution of the screen, use the slider located to the left under the screen. Move it towards the left to decrease the amount of contrast, and towards the right to increase it.
KEYBOARD
Answer Use it to display the correct answer.
Mode To switch over between 1-player and 2-player mode during those activities
allowing 2 players at once.
Level To display a window showing the different available levels for those activities
featuring several levels.
Player 1 While in 2-player mode, the player on the left must press this key before answering
the question.
Player 2 While in 2-player mode, the player on the right must press this key before answering the
question.
Delete To delete the character positioned to the left of the cursor. In order to delete
several characters, keep on pressing this key several times.
Shift To write a letter in capitals and to access the letters with accents located on the number
keys. You should press simultaneously on SHIFT and on the letter of your choice.
Space To insert a space between two words.
Enter To confirm your answer once you have typed it.
To accept a selected activity or action.
Arrow keys To scroll through the titles of the different activities.
To move the cursor.
located on the
mouse.
HOW TO PLAY
Name of the key Function
On/Off To switch the game ON and OFF.
Activities To access the activities submenu.
To select an activity or to move to a different one.
Mission To access the MISSION mode.
Agenda To access the AGENDA mode.
Music Box To access the musical activities submenu.
Repeat To listen again to one instruction or word, and to view again an
animation.
Help To help you with your answer during specific activities where this key is
available.
SELECTING AN ACTIVITY
Press on ACTIVITIES in order to display the activity list. You now have two ways of selecting an activity.
Using the mouse:
Pull the mouse out of its cradle in order to answer the questions. You can use the “Up” and “Down” arrow keys on the mouse to scroll through the menu of the different activities. To start a game, move the cursor onto the title of the activity of your choice and press the ENTER key.
Using the keyboard:
Each activity has an associated code number; you must first enter this code and then press the ENTER key. For example, if you want to play the activity called "Missing Letter", you must enter the code 3, and then press the ENTER key (see the table on p.5).
MOVING TO A DIFFERENT ACTIVITY
In order to quit an activity, you can press once more on ACTIVITIES and then select a different activity using the “Up” and “Down” arrow keys on the mouse, or by typing the relevant activity code using the keyboard. You can also enter at anytime the MUSIC, AGENDA or MISSION modes by pressing the relevant keys in order to play or quit an ongoing activity.
LEVELS Certain activities are divided into several levels (see the table on p.5). To change between levels while an activity is in progress, press on LEVEL. The window showing the different available levels for the activity will appear. There are 2 ways of selecting the level of your choice.
- Using the mouse, move the cursor onto the numbers 1, 2, or 3, and press the ENTER key.
- Press directly the numbers 1, 2, or 3 on your keyboard, and then press the ENTER key. 3
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