Oregon Scientific GC68, Barbie B-Book User Manual
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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!
BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc.
© 2004 Mattel, Inc.All Rights Reserved.
Chapter 7 10
Games and Game Codes
Spelling 10
Vocabulary 11
Grammar 12
Mathematics 13
Music 15
Logic 16
Memory 17
Keyboard Skills 18
Games 19
My Magic Box 20
Spanish Zone 21
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
60 Activities
• 15 Spelling / Vocabulary /
Grammar
• 12 Mathematics / Logic
• 11 Memory / Music
• 7 Keyboarding Skills / Games
• 5 Fun activities especially
for girls
• 10 Beginner Spanish
Multimedia
• Digital Sound/
Animation
• Interactivity with Barbie
®
Expandability
• Expand learning
potential with our
Barbie™Expansion Cards
(each sold separately)
Chapter 1
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
(Only for Try-me box laptop)
(Remove the tag before playing)
Battery Cover
Battery and Adaptor
Requirements
Reset Button
+
-
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
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.
4
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 Pg 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. A confirmation
box will be shown, press the letter Y for Yes to continue or N for No, and go back to your games.
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Useful Features and Controls
The Keyboard
Your -Book™Learning Laptop features a fully functional computer keyboard.
T
he Mouse
Move the mouse in the direction that you want to move the cursor arrow.
5
Rock Glam
Modern Romantic
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