Oregon DT68 USER MANUAL
For Ages 5 & Up
-BookTM
Desktop
Electronic Learning Computer
Product does not have internet or data storage capabilities.
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Thank you for choosing the Barbie™ 
-Book™ Desktop. Designed and engineered with extreme precision, the 
-Book™ Desktop 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 
-Book™ Desktop 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.
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Table of Contents
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About your -Book™ Desktop |
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Getting Started |
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Useful Features and Controls |
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Game Selection |
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Game Rules |
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Two-Player Mode |
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Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer |
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Scrolling |
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Games and Game Codes |
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Spelling |
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Vocabulary |
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Grammar |
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Keyboarding Skills |
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Math |
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Memory |
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Logic |
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Games |
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Tools |
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Troubleshooting |
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Chapter 1
About your 
-Book™ Desktop
Features
60 Activities
•17 Vocabulary/Spelling/ Grammar
•22 Math/Logic/Memory
•12 Games/Music
•9 Tools and Keyboarding Skills
Multimedia
•Large LCD Display
•Digital Sound
Expandability
•Increase learning potential with our Barbie™ Expansion Cards
(each sold separately)
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Keyboard
Instruction
Manual
UNIT
LCD
Screen
Barbie™ Expansion
Card Drive
Mouse
Mouse Pad
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Unit
Barbie™ Expansion
Card Drive
LCD Panel
(Viewing angle adjustable)
Speaker
Re-set Button
Mouse Jack
Battery Cover
AC Adaptor
Jack
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Chapter 2
Getting Started The 
-Book™ Desktop 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, right 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.
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Auto-off
The learning PC will automatically turn itself off after about a few of no input from the player.
Mouse Connection
Ensure the unit is turned OFF. Lift the mouse jack port cover at
the back of the unit and plug the mouse into the mouse jack. 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 
-Book™ Desktop
Turn on your 
-Book™ Desktop 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 at the upper left corner of the keyboard.
When your 
-Book™ Desktop is not in use the keyboard can be stored on the back of the unit.
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Adjusting the Keyboard Cable Length
The keyboard cable can be shortened by winding it through the cable routing at the bottom of the unit.
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 left button on the desired selection. (See Chapter 7 -- How to Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer).
The Cursor Buttons
The directional cursor buttons are used to make a selection in some games. The [PgUp] and [PgDn] buttons function as the left and right mouse buttons respectively.
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.
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Barbie™ Expansion Cards (sold separately)
Barbie™ Expansion
Do not scratch or damage the metal contact plate of the Barbie™ Expansion Card. Card Drive Only insert 
-Book“ Desktop Barbie™ Expansion Cards into the Barbie™ Expansion
Card drive.
1. Plug the 
-Book“ Desktop 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 |
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Grammar Card |
Capitalization, Punctuation, Phonetic Recognition |
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Spelling Card |
Spelling Rules, Word Formation, Word Recognition |
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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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