Vtech ALPHABERT MAGICREAD PORT User Manual
User's Manual
AlphaBert’s Magic ReadPort
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AlphaBert’s Learn-to-Read System
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Dear Parent,
At VTech
®
, we know how important learning to read is to your child’s future. That’s why
we created AlphaBert’s Learn-to-Read System™ - a progressive line of interactive
learning products uniquely designed to teach your child how to read, while making the
experience fun and rewarding.
This progressive system eliminates the guesswork when selecting learning toys for
your child. Learning to read is a step-by-step process, and AlphaBert’s Learn-to-
Read System
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provides the necessary building blocks in focused stages. Each stage
has its own unique learning milestone, and builds on existing skills with an extensive
curriculum that is personalized to your child’s age and ability.
Beginning Reader Stage: teaches letters, letter sounds and letter-object associations
Growing Reader Stage: teaches blends, phonics to sound out words and simple spelling
Advancing Reader Stage: teaches independent reading, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, creative writing
Most importantly, AlphaBert and his friends make learning to read fun, not frustrating.
Your child will meet AlphaBert, Sprocket, AlphaBit, AlphaBetsy and AlphaBerto, the
reading robots who love to learn and want your child to share their excitement and
curiosity. AlphaBert & Friends are your child’s learn-to-read coaches who provide
encouragement to fill your child with confidence and pride.
As with all VTech
®
learning products, AlphaBert’s Learn-to-Read System
incorporates advanced technologies that are easy-to-use and reinforce learning. Our
hands-on, multi-sensory toys engage diverse learning styles and promote productive
play.
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Reading has the power to enlighten, entertain and develop young minds. We thank
you for trusting VTech® with the important job of helping your child learn to read!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at VTech
AlphaBert
®
Sprocket
AlphaBit
AlphaBerto
AlphaBetsy
To learn more about AlphaBert’s Learn-to-Read System™ and other VTech® toys,
visit www.vtechkids.com
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AlphaBert’s Magic ReadPort
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TO BEGIN PLAY
1. Pull the plastic tab located on the left-hand side of the AlphaBert’s Magic
ReadPort
2. To begin play, press the ON/OFF BUTTON. You will hear AlphaBert say “Hi! I’m
AlphaBert. You’ll meet my friends and family soon.”
3. You will hear AlphaBert say “Let’s find out about you!”
4. Then you will hear Sprocket say “Touch the flashing dots and find me.” Follow
Sprocket by using your stylus to touch the flashing dots.
5. A screen will appear indicating your name, address, telephone number and
birthday. Fill in the information by typing on your keyboard.
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6. Select from the following buttons: GRAMMAR, READING, WRITING and
STORIES. The activities for this category will scroll by on the screen. Select one
by pressing the ENTER key on
the keyboard (or touch the
screen with the stylus).
TO BEGIN PLAY
7. Select from the following
activities:
GRAMMAR SENTENCE STRUCTURE
SPELLING
PARTS OF SPEECH
PUNCTUATION
WORD USAGE
READING PHONICS
ALLITERATION
VOCABULARY BUILDER
COMPREHENSION
MAIN IDEA
WRITING FREE DRAW
LETTER FORMATION
WRITING PATTERNS
CREATIVE WRITING
GREETINGS
STORIES WACKY WORD READ
RIDDLES
FICTION
POETRY
NONFICTION
8. Press the CONTRAST/VOLUME BUTTON to change
the contrast of the screen or the volume. Simply use
your stylus on the screen to increase or decrease the
volume or contrast. You can also use the left and right
direction keys on the keyboard.
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9. Press the DICTIONARY ICON during the activities and you will see built-in
words appear on the screen along with their definition. Please note that not every
word features a definition.
TO BEGIN PLAY
10.Press the THESAURUS ICON
synonyms for specific words. Please note that not every word features a synonym.
11. Press the SPANISH ICON
translations of built-in words. Please note that not every word features a translation.
12.Press the UPLOAD ICON to upload files to your personal computer. Please
refer to the UPLOAD section in this manual for details.
13.Press the HOME ICON
14.Press the FORWARD ICON to go to the next page.
15.Press the BACK ICON to go back to the previous page.
16.Press the HELP KEY to receive assistance during each activity. For those activities
that do not feature helpful hints due to the nature of the activity, you will hear a
sound effect. These activities include:
FREE DRAW
WRITING PATTERNS
CREATIVE WRITING
GREETINGS
FICTION
POETRY
NONFICTION
during the activities and you will see built-in
during the activities and you will see Spanish
to go back to the first page.
17.Most activities have three levels of difficulty . Y ou can change the level by pressing
the LEVEL KEY. When you answer questions correctly in specific activities
successively, you will receive a message indicating you’ve won a certificate for
performing well. In addition, AlphaBert will automatically advance you to the next
level.
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GRAMMAR ACTIVITIES
18.Press the SHIFT KEY followed by a LETTER KEY to type in uppercase letters.
19.Press the FN KEY followed by a LETTER KEY to change the text to the number
or symbols above the letters.
20.Press the ESC KEY to go back one step.
21.Press the BACKSPACE KEY to delete the previous character typed on the screen.
22.Press the ENTER KEY to confirm input after answering a question or to proceed
to the next line on the screen.
23.Press the UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT DIRECTION KEYS to move your cursor
position on the screen.
24. To re-calibrate your pen or edit your personal information (name, address,
telephone number or birthday), touch the lower left-hand corner icon on the screen
or press FN KEY followed by MENU KEY in activity selection.
25.To turn the unit off, press the ON/OFF BUTTON. You will hear “See you soon”
followed by “Adiós, amigos!”
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AlphaBert’s Magic ReadPort™ - ACTIVITIES
GRAMMAR
SENTENCE STRUCTURE
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Select the activity Sentence Structure by touching the activity name with your
stylus when it appears on the screen. There are two different styles of games for
this activity.
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