Oregon 18062 USER MANUAL

For Ages 5 & Up

Electronic Learning Computer

Product does not have internet or data storage capabilities.

Ultimate

B-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 and logical reasoning.

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!

Chapter 8 11 Scrolling

Chapter 9 12 Games and Game Codes

Spelling 12 Vocabulary 13 Grammar 14 Keyboarding Skills 15 Math 16 Memory 18 Logic 20 Games 21 Music 23 Tools 24

Chapter 10 26 Troubleshooting

TTable of Contents

able of Contents

Chapter 1 1 About your

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Chapter 2 3 Getting Started

Chapter 3 5 Useful Features and Controls

Chapter 4 7 Game Selection

Chapter 5 8 Game Rules

Chapter 6 9 Two-Player Mode

Chapter 7 10 Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer

The

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is supplied with the following parts. Please contact your retailer should any parts be missing.

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

About your

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Features 60 Activities

• 17 Vocabulary/Spelling/ Grammar

• 22 Math/Logic/Memory

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12 Games/Music

• 9 Tools and Computer

Skills

Multimedia

• Large LCD Display

• Digital Sound

Expandability

• Increase learning potential with our Barbie™ Expansion cards (each sold separately)

Chapter 1

UNIT

LCD

Screen

Expansion Card

Drive

Instruction

Manual

Keyboard

Mouse Pad

Mouse

Speaker

Directional Cursor Key

Contrast

Switch

Volume

Switch

ON/OFF

button

Unit

Mouse Jack

Expansion Card

Drive

AC Adaptor

Jack

Battery

Cover

Top

Handle

Reset Button

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.

Chapter 2

Getting Started The

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operates on 4 AAsize batteries (not included) or a 9V AC adaptor

(sold separately).

AC Adaptor Connection

Plug the adaptor into the adaptor jack (center positive type) at the back 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.

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.

Auto-off

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

Mouse Connection

Ensure the unit is turned OFF. Slide back the mouse jack cover at the back of the unit and plug the mouse into the mouse jack. 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, wipe the ball and the inside of the mouse with a dry cloth to clean out all the dust.

Starting the Ultimate

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Turn on your

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using the [On/Off] button

located at the upper right corner of the keyboard. At the end of your session, remember to turn off the power using the [On/Off] button.

Mouse Jack

Chapter 3

Useful Features and Controls

The Keyboard

The keyboard operates in the same way as a real computer keyboard.

The Mouse

Move the mouse in the direction that you want to move the arrow cursor and click the button on the desired selection. (See Chapter 7 -- Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer).

The Directional Cursor

Key

The directional cursor key is used to make a selection in some games.

Cursor Arrow

The mouse or the cursor key 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

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Barbie™Expansion Cards into the Barbie

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Expansion Card drive.

1. Plug the

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Barbie™Expansion Card into the

Barbie™Expansion

Card drive on the right side of the unit. 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. 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.

Barbie™Expansion

Card Drive

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