VTech Artificial Intelligence Tablet Notebook Owner's Manual

®

User’s Manual

Tablet Notebook

2003 © VTech

Printed in China

91-02058-000

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Artificial Intelligence Learning™ Series

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actually keeps
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focus on subject areas that require more work. All the while, your child is learning
through engaging, arcade-style games in which fun and learning are seamlessly
joined.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for buying the VTech® Tablet Notebook. The VTech® Tablet Notebook is an
electronic learning aid that challenges young minds with over 120 arcade-style activities,
in categories as diverse as English, math, languages, science, geography and history.
Our unique Artificial Intelligence Learning™ Series technology will guide your child’s
learning according to how well he or she performs in each subject area. The VTech®
T ablet Notebook features sophisticated hi-tech touches such as a stylus pen that can be
used as an alternate way to play activities, and a removable screen that can be used as
a learn-on-the-go tablet. In addition, the VTech® Tablet Notebook has the ability to
exchange files with compatible personal computers.

LCD Screen

Backup
Battery

Volume
Control
Button

Power
Button

Contrast
Control
Button

Utilities Button
Main Menu

Button
Adventure Button
Progress Report Button

Cartridge Button
PC Connection Button

Pen Slot

Stylus Pen

Cartridge Slot

PC Connection Jack

Reset Button

Touch Pad

Release Button

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Intelli-Challenge

Button

Keyboard

Lock Button

Cursor Pad

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• 4 bonus activity cartridges

• PC Connection cable

• Artificial Intelligence Learning™ Desktop Software CD-ROM

• Instruction manual
WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tabs are not

part of this toy and should be discarded for your child ’s safety.

GETTING STARTED

Before using your T ablet Notebook for the first time, remember to:

• Remove the protective strip by pulling out the plastic tab on the
backup battery cover. This is done in order to avoid losing saved
information.

NOTE: If your Tablet Notebook does not operate normally

when you take it out of the box, remove the plastic tab
between the right-hand speaker and the pen slot.

POWER SOURCE

The Tablet Notebook operates on 4 “AA” size batteries (UM-3/LR6) or a VTech® 9V
adaptor (sold separately).

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit and open it.

3. Insert 4 new “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) as illustrated.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

4. Close the battery cover.

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NOTE: For best performance, remove all factory-installed batteries and use new,

alkaline batteries.

Important: When replacing the 4 “AA” size batteries, make sure the backup batteries are

in the unit, or the unit is plugged into the wall with a 9V adaptor. Otherwise you
will lose all information stored in the unit.

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BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION

Your T ablet Notebook comes with a backup battery already installed. Before using the unit,
remove the protective strip from the backup battery by pulling out the plastic tab. To avoid
damage to the unit from leaky batteries, replace the backup battery at least once a year.

To replace the backup battery

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Using a small cross-head screwdriver, loosen the battery cover.

3. Insert 1 CR2032 size battery as illustrated.

4. Close the battery cover and tighten the screws to secure it.

Standard for battery toys

• Do not try to 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;

• Do not mix different types of batteries; Do not mix new and used batteries;

• Only use batteries of the recommended or equivalent type;

• Always insert batteries properly matching the plus (+) and minus (-) signs;

• Batteries that have run out of energy must be removed from the toy;

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals;

• Do not use more batteries than recommended;

• Remove batteries from the toy if it will not be used for an extended period of time.

Important: While replacing the backup battery, the 4 “AA” size batteries must be kept

in the unit, or the unit must be connected to a plugged-in 9V adaptor.
Otherwise, you will lose all saved information.

DC ADAPTOR

Use a VTech® adaptor or any other standard adaptor that complies with EN61558 DC 9V
300mA center-positive adaptor.

Connecting the adaptor

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the adaptor jack on the right side of the unit.

3. Insert the adaptor plug into the unit’s adaptor jack.

4. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.

5. Turn the unit ON.

NOTE: When the toy is not going to be in use for an extended period of time, unplug

the adaptor.

Standard for toys with adaptor

• The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old;

• Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy;

• The adaptor is not a toy;

• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid;

• Never use more than 1 adaptor;

• Do not leave plugged-in for extended periods of time.

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Notice to parents
Regularly examine the adaptor, checking for damage to the cord, plug, transformer or

other parts. Do not use the adaptor if there is any damage to it.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. THE INTELLI-SYSTEM

All of our Artificial Intelligence Learning™ Series units have a unique feature called
the Intelli-System, which helps you learn as much as possible in a way that fits you best.
How does the system work? As you play , the Intelli-System is always running, and keeping
track of how you do in every subject. When you have played enough activities, the Intelli­System has enough information to guide your learning: it knows when you should switch
to another subject, which level of an activity is best for you, and which subjects you could
use more work on. Simply put, the Intelli-System teaches you what you need to learn.

These are two ways in which the Intelli-System helps you:

1. When you choose an activity in a certain subject from the Main Menu, the Intelli-System

checks to see how you’re doing in each curriculum of that subject. Then it automatically
chooses a curriculum that you need more practice in.

2. When you choose Intelli-Challenge from the Main Menu, the Intelli-System picks activities

for you based on how you’ve done in the past. In Fun Mode, the Intelli-System picks
activities that you play often, or do very well in. In Challenge Mode, the Intelli-System
picks activities that are more challenging for you.

2. PLAY MODES

In the Tablet Notebook, you can choose from 3 different modes of play and learning:

- Menu Mode

- Intelli-Challenge Mode

- Adventure Mode

Menu Mode
Pick the games and subjects you want to explore! How about Word games? Math games?

Or would you like Social Studies or Science? Check out the Main Menu to get started.
Intelli-Challenge Mode
In this mode, the Intelli-System takes over and challenges you with activities covering all

kinds of subjects. You can choose from Fun mode and Challenge mode:

•

Fun Mode

This mode is best when you want to relax and have some fun. The Intelli-System will
choose questions for you from subjects you’ve done well in, or from games that you have
played often and enjoy most.

Challenge Mode

•

Now you’re in for a real challenge! The Intelli-System will test you with questions from
subject areas that may not be as familiar to you, and in which you could use a little
practice.

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Adventure Mode-Wizardry
There are two ways to access the Adventure mode: by selecting the Adventure icon in the

Main Menu, or by pressing the Adventure button on the keyboard. In Adventure mode,
you are a wizard whose magic wand has been stolen by an evil enemy magician, who has
broken it apart and scattered it about the countryside. Your mission is to put the wand
back together, so you can face of f against your evil enemy! To assemble the magic wand,
you must find and face four challenges at four activity hotspots. The activities at these
four hotspots are different every time, so you will never have the same adventure twice!

3. NUMBER OF PLAYERS

Press the “Player” key on the keyboard to switch between one-player mode and two­player mode. The activities that may be played in two-player mode are:

• Balloon Blow Out

• Number Battle

• Dots & Boxes

• Reversi

4. GENERAL BUTTONS

Power Button

Press and hold this button for about 1 second to turn the unit ON. Press this button again
to turn the unit OFF.

Volume Control Button

Press this button to change the sound level of the speaker. When you press the Volume
Control button, a control panel will appear on the screen. Use the stylus pen to select the
volume level.

Contrast Control Button

Press this button to change the darkness of the screen. When you press the Contrast
Control button, a control panel will appear on the screen. Use the stylus pen to adjust the
darkness / lightness level.

Release Buttons

The Tablet Notebook is designed with a special feature: the board containing the LCD
screen can be popped out from the main unit and used as a handheld device. To use the
screen as a handheld device, slide the Release buttons on both sides of the unit with your
hands, and firmly pull the board out.

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Release Button

Release Button

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• Detach the screen from the main unit as shown below:

• Attach the screen to the main unit as shown below:

5. SHORTCUT KEYS

Main Menu Button Press this button to return to the Main Menu at any time.
Adventure Button Press this button to enter the Adventure Mode (see the PLAY

MODES section for more details).

Utilities Button Press this button to see a menu of tools you can use.
Progress Report Button Press this key to see a report of your progress in each subject.
Cartridge Button The unit comes with four cartridges with these activities: Cluster

Cubes, Number Maze, Music Mixer and Think Fast. Once you
insert a cartridge into the cartridge slot, the activity on it will
automatically download to the unit, and you will be able to
select from the Cartridge Menu.

Here is how to insert a cartridge:

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Insert a cartridge, with the label facing up, into the cartridge slot.

3. Turn the unit ON.

4. Press the Cartridge button on the keyboard to start the activity
on the cartridge.

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