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For Ages 5 & Up

Electronic Learning Computer

Learning Laptop

-Book

TM

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Thank you for choosing the Barbie

™

-Book

™

Learning Laptop.

Designed and engineered with extreme precision,

the -Book™Learning Laptop is packed full of learning,

and offers 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 -Book™Learning Laptop provides a dependable and

realistic introduction to computers and

encourages creativity and independent learning.

Learning with Barbie®is so much fun!

Chapter 7 10 Games and Game Codes

Spelling 10 Vocabulary 11 Grammar 12 Mathematics 13 Music 15 Logic 16 Memory 17 Keyboard 18 Games 19 My Magic Box 20

Chapter 8 23 Troubleshooting

TTable of Contents

able of Contents

Chapter 1 1 About your

-Book™Learning Laptop

Chapter 2 3 Getting Started

Deactivating the Try-me Mode 4

Chapter 3 5 Useful Features and Controls

Barbie™Expansion Cards 6

Chapter 4 7 Game Selection

Chapter 5 8 Game Rules

Chapter 6 9 Special Key Functions

Volume Control 10 Contrast Adjustment 10

Your -Book™Learning Laptop 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

1

About your -Book

™

Learning Laptop

Features

50 Activities

• 15 Spelling / Vocabulary / Grammar

• 12 Mathematics / Logic

• 11 Memory / Music

• 7 Keyboarding Skills / Games

• 5 Fun activities especially for girls

Multimedia

• Digital Sound/

Animation

• Interactivity with Barbie

®

Expandability

• Expand learning

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

Chapter 1

2

3

4

1

Safety Catch

UNIT

LCD Screen

Barbie

™

Expansion

Card Drive

Right

Cursor Button

Directional

Cursor Button

Instruction

Manual

Left Cursor Button

Keyboard

LCD Inlay

Speaker

LCD backlight switch

Mouse Pad

Mouse

Left Mouse Button

Right Mouse Button

2

Exterior Features

Mouse Jack

AC Adaptor Jack

Top

Try-me Tag

Battery Cover

Battery and Adaptor

Requirements

Reset Button

(Only for Try-me box laptop)

(Remove the tag before playing)

+

-

3

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 power source before cleaning.

• Due to AC/DC Adaptor Connection - Not suitable for children under 3

years and operate under adult supervision.

Chapter 2

Getting Started

Your

-Book™Learning Laptop

operates on 4 AA-size batteries or a DC 9V adaptor.

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-size batteries. (Note the correct polarity: +, - ).

4. Replace the cover.

AC Adaptor Connection

Please turn off the unit before plugging in the AC/DC adaptor. Otherwise the unit may be damaged.

Slide back the panel at the rear of the unit and plug the adaptor jack (center positive type) into the socket.

Auto-off

If there is no input on the unit for 5 minutes, the unit says goodbye and automatically turns itself off to conserve power. When you are ready to start playing again, just press the button to turn the unit back on.

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Mouse Connection

1. Turn OFF the unit.

2. Slide back the panel at the rear of the unit and plug the mouse jack into the mouse socket.

3. Turn the unit ON.

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

Storage & Care

To ensure that the product enjoys a long life, please follow these simple rules: Regularly examine the unit 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. Keep the unit clean by wiping the exterior of the unit with a dry cloth. Avoid getting the unit wet. The unit should not be dismantled. Always store the unit away from direct sunlight, and high temperatures. Avoid leaving the unit in a car where it is exposed to direct sunlight. The unit should not be subjected to extreme force or shock.

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 compartment with a dry cloth. Replace the cover.

Starting your

-Book™Learning Laptop

Turn on your -Book™Learning Laptop by pressing the button located at the bottom left hand corner of the keyboard. At the end of your session, remember to turn off the power by pressing .

Deactivating the Try-me Mode(Only for Try-me box laptop) Before switching on the laptop, remove the "Try-me" tag to end the "Try-me" mode to gain full access to the games. (See diagram on page 2)

Mouse Jack

Tell me your name and choose your Barbie™style

When you first use your

-Book™Learning Laptop

, it will ask for your name. Enter your name and press the button when you are ready. If you make a mistake, you can press the button to enter your name again. Your name will be stored after it is entered. The

-Book™Learning Laptop

will now be able to greet you by name.

Next choose between a Rock Glam or a Modern Romantic Barbie™style. This will determine your reward items and experience in the games. Use the arrow keys to pick a style and press the button to confirm your choice.

If you need to change the name or theme once it has been stored, press the button to see the name animation, and press to go back to the "Enter the name" screen. Aconfirmation box will be shown, press the letter Yfor Yes to continue or N for No, and go back to your games.

Chapter 3

Useful Features and Controls

The Keyboard

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

The Mouse

Move the mouse in the direction that you want to move the cursor arrow.

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Rock Glam

Modern Romantic