Tiger Headstart Computer User Manual
Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 2
2. EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST ............................................................ 2
3. INSERTING/REPLACING BATTERIES ....................................... 2
4. OPENING HEADSTART COMPUTER..........................................3
5. MOUSE ............................................................................................... 3
6. THE LCD SCREEN ........................................................................... 4
7. KEYBOARD ....................................................................................... 4
8. CHOOSING A CATEGORY............................................................. 5
9. CHOOSING AN ACTIVITY ............................................................. 6
10. ACTIVITIES
1. SPELLING Category .................................................................... 7
2. VOCABULARY Category ............................................................. 8
3. WORD GAMES + Category..........................................................9
4. MATH Category .......................................................................... 11
5. NUMBER GAMES Category ..................................................... 12
11. EXPANSION CARTRIDGES ......................................................... 13
12. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 13
13. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 14
14. 90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................... 14
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1. INTRODUCTION
Headstart Computer teaches basic learning skills with 30 activities, a builtin mouse, over 450 vocabulary words and an onscreen menu … all in a unique
laptop style! Headstart Computer focuses on 5 major educational
categories: Spelling, Vocabulary, Math, Word Games and Number Games.
Your child can learn and have fun at the same time!
2. EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
- Headstart Computer unit
- Mouse is attached to the unit
- Instruction Manual
3. INSERTING/REPLACING BA TTERIES
IMPORTANT:
Battery installation should be done by an adult. Always install the batteries
correctly according to the positive (+) and negative (-) signs on the batteries.
When inserting/replacing batteries, make certain that the unit is turned OFF.
- Place the unit face down on a flat surface. Lift the battery compartment
cover.
- Insert 4 “AA” / LR6 size batteries, as shown below.
- Close the battery compartment cover, making certain that it snaps shut.
To ensure proper function of Headstart Computer :
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard or rechargeable batteries.
- Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
- Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the unit before being
charged.
- Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
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- Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be
used.
- Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
- Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the unit.
- The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
- Alkaline batteries are recommended.
- Remove all batteries if you will not use the unit for an extended period of
time.
4. OPENING HEADSTART COMPUTER
To open Headstart Computer , press the orange release button on the front of
the cover (see illustration below). Lift the top of the unit to reveal the keyboard
and screen.
5. MOUSE
Headstart Computer includes a functioning mouse. The mouse is
permanently connected to the unit. Do not attempt to disconnect the mouse as
this will cause damage to the mouse.
To release the mouse from the unit, gently pull out the mouse from the storage
area. The cable is approximately 20” long.
To retract the mouse and place it back into the storage area, locate the green
dial found on the right side of the unit. Turn the dial in a clockwise direction
until the entire mouse cable is rewound and the mouse fits into the storage area
on the unit.
To use the mouse, make certain the mouse rests on a flat surface.
The mouse has 4 directional-arrow keys and an ENTER key. The mouse will
work in every activity in which the arrow keys would be used. Any time you
would use the arrow keys on the keyboard, you could use the mouse arrow
keys instead.
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6. THE LCD SCREEN
The LCD screen is 12 characters wide and 2 lines high. All activities will be
shown on this screen.
The CONTRAST button is located below the screen on the left side of the lid.
To change the CONTRAST of the screen, slide the CONTRAST button to the
right to make the screen lighter or to the left to make the screen darker.
7. KEYBOARD
Headstart Computer has a raised, QWERTY keyboard. Take a moment to
review the keyboard before you begin to play.
Press this key when you want the unit to repeat a question in
an activity.
Most activities have two levels. To change levels, press the
LEVEL key and the unit will switch from Level 1 to Level 2
or from Level 2 to Level 1. Level 2 activities are more
difficult than Level 1 activities.
In an applicable activity, press this key to erase an entire
entry before pressing the ENTER key.
Press the ON key to turn on the unit. Press the OFF key to
turn off the unit. The unit will automatically shut off after
three minutes of inactivity.
Press this key when you want the unit to provide you with
the answer to a question.
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Press this key to view the main menu. You can press this key
at any time during an activity to return to the main menu.
Press these keys, one at a time, to move the cursor up, down,
left or right.
Press this key to choose a category and an activity from the
main menu or after entering your answer to a question.
8. CHOOSING A CA TEGOR Y
Headstart Computer focuses on 5 major educational categories. The 5
categories to choose from are:
Spelling
Vocabulary
Word Games +
Math
Number Games
To select a category, turn ON the unit and wait for the unit to ask you to “Pick
a Category.” Using the up or down arrow keys on the keyboard or on the
mouse, scroll down the list of categories until the cursor is next to the
category you want to select. Press the ENTER key on the keyboard or on the
mouse.
If you change your mind and want to return to the main menu of categories,
simply press the MAIN MENU key and you will be returned to the list of
categories.
Note: There is a selection in this menu for choosing CARTRIDGE. This
function can only be used if you insert a cartridge (sold separately) into the
unit. This category selection will not function unless a cartridge is inserted.
Details of this function will be explained in the cartridge manual.
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9. CHOOSING AN ACTIVITY
Each category has 5 or more activities listed in menu format. After selecting a
category, you will enter the activity menu. Using the up or down arrow keys
on the keyboard or on the mouse, scroll down the list of activities until the
cursor is next to the activity you want to select. Press the ENTER key on the
keyboard or on the mouse.
The following is a list of each category and the activities that are within that
category:
Spelling
Letter I.D. Letter Match
First & Last Letters Word Match
What’s Missing Spelling
ABC Order Scrambled Word
Vocabulary
Definitions Rhyme Time
Homonyms Category Game
Fill In The Blank Sentence Jumble
Word Games +
What Am I? Search A Word
How Many? Odd One Out
Word Search Music Fun
Math
Number Match 123 Order
Add One Bigger or Smaller?
Math Mania
Number Games
Nonstop Numbers First & Next Numbers
Number Rally Number Search
Guess the Number
For a complete description of each activity, please review the section titled
ACTIVITIES below.
10.ACTIVITIES
The following is a description of each activity within each category. In most
activities, if you enter the correct answer, the unit will give you a positive
response. If you enter an incorrect answer, you will be given two tries to enter
the correct answer. After the second incorrect try, the correct answer will be
displayed and the unit will move onto the next question.
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