Oregon 18062 USER MANUAL

For Ages 5 & Up

Ultimate

B-Book

Electronic Learning Computer

Product does not have internet or data storage capabilities.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Thank you for choosing the Barbie™ Ultimate -Book™ . Designed and engineered with extreme precision, the Ultimate -Book™ 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 Ultimate -Book™ provides a dependable and realistic introduction to computers and encourages creativity and independent learning. Learning with Barbie® is so much fun!

BARBIE and associated trademarks owned by and used under license from Mattel, Inc. © 2002 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1										1
About your Ultimate					-Book™
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

Chapter 8																		11
Scrolling
Chapter 9														12
Games and Game Codes																		12
Spelling
Vocabulary															13
Grammar																					14
Keyboarding Skills															15
Math																			16
Memory																			18
Logic																		20
Games																	21
Music																23
Tools																				24
Chapter 10																		26
Troubleshooting

Chapter 1

About your Ultimate -Book™

		LCD	UNIT
	te -Book™ is supplied with	Screen
Features
60 Activities	parts.
• 17 Vocabulary/Spelling/	your retailer should any
Grammar	.
• 22 Math/Logic/Memory			Contrast
• 12 Games/Music
			Switch
• 9 Tools and Computer
Skills	Speaker		Volume
Multimedia
	Manual		Switch
• Large LCD Display
• Digital Sound	Keyboard		ON/OFF
Expandability
			button
• Increase learning potential
	Instruction
with our Barbie™
Expansion cards	Manual

(each sold separately)

Directional Cursor Key

Expansion Card
Drive	Mouse Pad	Mouse

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Unit

Handle

Battery

Cover

Expansion Card

Drive

Top

Mouse Jack	AC Adaptor
	Jack

Reset Button

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Chapter 2

Getting Started The Ultimate -Book™ operates on 4 AA size batteries (not included) or a 9V AC adaptor (sold separately).

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.

+

-

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.

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.

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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.	Mouse Jack

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-Book™

Turn on your Ultimate -Book™ 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.

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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.

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Barbie™ Expansion Cards (sold separately)

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

1.Plug the Ultimate -Book™ 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.

Barbie™ Expansion

Card Drive

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.

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