Oregon 17027 USER MANUAL

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For Ages 5 & Up

Electronic Learning Computer

Laptop

-Book

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Thank you for choosing the Barbie

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Designed and engineered with extreme precision,

the

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is packed full of learning,

offering stimulating games and activities that

make an invaluable contribution to your child’s development.

Some of the activities to further your child’s skills include language,

mathematics, music, memory, logical reasoning and general knowledge.

The

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provides a dependable and

realistic introduction to computers and

encourages creativity and independent learning.

Learning with Barbie®is so much fun!

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Chapter 8 11 Scrolling

Chapter 9 11 Games and Game Codes

Spelling 11 Vocabulary 13 Grammar 14 Keyboarding Skills 15 Math 16 Memory 18 Logic 19 Games 21 Music 22 Tools 24

Chapter 10 26 Troubleshooting

TTable of Contents

able of Contents

Chapter 1 1 About your

-Book™Laptop

Chapter 2 3 Getting Started

Chapter 3 5 Useful Features and Controls

Chapter 4 7 Game Selection

Chapter 5 7 Game Rules

Chapter 6 9 Two-Player Mode

Chapter 7 9 Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer

About your

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Features

50 Activities

• 15 Spelling/Vocabulary/ Grammar

• 12 Math/Logic

• 15 Memory/Games/Music

• 8 Keyboarding Skills/ Tools

Multimedia

• Digital Sound/ Animation

• Interactivity with Barbie

Expandability

• Expand learning potential with our Barbie™Expansion Cards (each sold separately)

Your

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is supplied with the following parts. Please contact your retailer if any parts are missing.

1 - Unit 2 - Mouse 3 - Mouse Pad 4 - Instruction Manual

Chapter 1

Safety Catch

UNIT

LCD

Screen

Contrast Switch

Mouse Jack

Right Mouse Button

Left Mouse Button

Barbie™Expansion Card

Drive

Right Cursor Button

Directional

Cursor Button

Instruction

Manual

Left

Cursor Button

Keyboard

Game Menu

Speaker

Volume

Switch

Mouse Pad

Mouse

Exterior Features

Mouse

Jack

Barbie™Expansion Card

Drive

Handle

AC Adaptor Jack

Top

Battery Cover

Battery and Adaptor

Requirements

Battery

Cover

Battery Installation

1. Make sure the unit is turned off.

2. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, open the battery cover at the back of the unit.

3. Insert 4 “AA” batteries. (Note the correct polarity: +, - ).

4. Replace the cover.

A C Adaptor Connection

Plug the adaptor into the adaptor jack (center positive type) on the left side of the unit. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet. Please turn off the unit before plugging in the AC adaptor. Otherwise the unit may be damaged.

Caution

• Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries.

• Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.

• Remove all batteries when replacing.

• Remove batteries from the unit if the unit is not going to be used for long periods of time.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

• Do not 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.

• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

Caution

• The unit must not be connected to a power supply greater than 9V.

• Only use the recommended adaptor.

• The adaptor is not a toy.

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

• Toys liable to be cleaned with liquid are to be disconnected from the transformer before cleaning.

Auto-off

The learning PC will automatically turn itself off after a few minutes of no input from the player.

Chapter 2

Getting Started

Your

-Book™Laptop

operates on 4 AA size batteries or a 9V AC adaptor (sold separately).

Mouse Connection

1. Ensure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack on the right side of the unit.

3. Turn the unit ON.

4. To ensure the mouse is kept clean, keep it on a clean mouse pad.

Cleaning and Maintenance

The unit should be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of such damage, the unit must not be used with the adaptor until the damage has been repaired.

Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning. Wipe the unit with a dry cloth. Do not get the unit wet. Do not dismantle the unit.

Cleaning the Mouse

Turn the mouse upside down and unscrew the small screw to open the cover. Take the ball out, and wipe the ball and the inside of the mouse with a dry cloth. Replace the cover.

Starting your

-Book™Laptop

Open the unit by pushing the safety catch located on the front of the unit. Turn on your -Book™Laptop using the [On/Off] button located on the lower left of the keyboard.

At the end of your session, remember to turn off the power using the [On/Off] button on the lower left of the keyboard.

Mouse Jack

Chapter 3

Useful Features and Controls

The Keyboard

Your -Book™Laptop features a fully functional computer keyboard.

The Mouse

Move the mouse in the direction that you want to move the cursor arrow. (see How to Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer)

The Cursor Buttons

Use these buttons to control the cursor arrow. Press the arrowheads on the directional cursor button to indicate the direction you want the cursor arrow to go. Then press either the left or the right cursor button to enter your selection.

Cursor Arrow

The mouse or the cursor buttons can control the cursor arrow.

The Flashing Cursor

This shows you the position in which the next keyboard entry will appear.

Barbie™Expansion Cards

(sold separately)

Do not scratch or damage the metal contact plate of the Barbie™Expansion Card. Only insert -Book“Laptop Barbie™Expansion Cards into the Expansion Card drive.

1. Plug the -Book“Laptop Barbie™Expansion Card into the Barbie™Expansion Card drive on the right side of the unit.

Volume

Switch

The current activity is interrupted and the Barbie™Expansion Card animation begins.

After the title screens, a menu screen appears. On this menu screen are two direction icons and a title of one

of the activities included on the Barbie™Expansion Card.

2. Use the arrow cursor or directional cursor button to scroll through the titles.

3. Press [Enter] to play the displayed activity.

Expansion questions for the following activities are included on each Barbie™Expansion Card.

Name of Barbie™Expansion Card Activities

Grammar Card Capitalization, Punctuation, Phonetic Recognition Spelling Card Spelling Rules, Word Formation, Word Recognition Vocabulary Card Grammar Rules, Plurals, Antonyms

While the Barbie™Expansion Card is plugged in, only those activities included on the Barbie™Expansion Card are available. To play other games in the learning PC, unplug the Barbie™Expansion Card. Press [Game Code] to go to the Game Code screen, and enter a game code from the Game Menu. N.B.: If you purchase an older Barbie™Expansion Card the activities written on the card will not match the actual expanded activities. The above list is the correct version.

Demo

When the [Demo] button is pressed, you will be shown a demonstration of some of the exciting features and activities in your

-Book

™

Laptop.

Volume

You may adjust the volume to a lower setting. The volume switch is located at the lower left corner of the screen.

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