User’s Manual
Brilliant Creations
Advanced NotebookTM
c 2011 VTech
Printed in China 91-001618-000
Dear Parent,
At VTech®, we know that in order to e ectively reach kids, today’s learning tools have to be plugged into the fast-paced world around them. at’s why we created the Grade School Learning Series – an engaging set stylized, interactive computers specially designed to get grade-school kids up to speed with their fast-paced, techsavvy world.
Every product in the Grade School Learning Series covers a wide range school basics
– math, language, social studies, science, and even an intro to basic Spanish. Activities are presented in a fast-paced, arcade-game style that kids will recognize and enj . Each learning machine is loaded with hi-tech features such as word proce ors, electronic addre books – tools that go hand-in-hand with the way kids learn, play and use information.
With the Grade School Learning Series, kids can acce a way to learn that closely matches the way th already live and play. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the important job helping your child learn and succeed. We hope to help your child discover that “It’s Cool to Be Smart!”
Sincerely,
Your iends at VTech®
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To learn more about the Grade School Learning Series™ and her VTech® t s, visit www.vtechkids.com
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM.
The VTech® Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM is a high-tech notebook that is jam-packed with 120 fun learning activities! Your child will have a blast while they play games in a variety of learning categories that cover reading skills, creativity, Spanish, math, science, logic and more! With a full QWERTY keyboard and real mouse, a world of learning is at your child’s fingertips.
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Touch Pad 
Touch Pad Enter buttons
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
•VTech® Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM
•VTech® Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM instruction manual
•Real mouse
WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are not part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety
ATTENTION: Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous les produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches et étiquettes. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet.
NOTE: Please keep the user’s manual as it contains important information.
INTRODUCTION
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
Unlock the packaging locks:
1. Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees counterclockwise
2. Pull out the packaging lock
Demo strip removal:
When the product is taken out of the packaging, please remove the demo strip from the unit to activate normal play mode.
GETTING STARTED
POWER SOURCE
The VTech® Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM operates on 4 “AA” sized batteries (AM-3/LR6) or a VTech® 9V adaptor (sold separately). The “AA” sized batteries included in the unit are for demo purposes only and are not long-life batteries.
If you are using a power supply adaptor, please remember to empty the battery slot first. Before playing, please make sure the plastic strip is removed from the bottom
of the unit.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
NOTE: For best performance, remove all factory-installed batteries and use new, alkaline batteries.
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 “AA” sized batteries as illustrated.
4.Close the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
•The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.
•Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
•Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged (if removable).
•Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision (if removable).
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium).
•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 toy.
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•The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
•The toy is not to be connected to more than the recommended number of power supplies.
•Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
Notice: When the VTech® Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM is on, you may
see this icon 
appear on the screen. This indicates that battery power is low, and you should replace the batteries soon.
AC/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 left 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.
ADAPTOR NOTICE
•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 toy or adaptor plugged in for extended periods of time.
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.
USING THE MOUSE
Only use a mouse that is compatible with VTech® products.
1.Make sure the unit is OFF.
2.Locate the mouse jack on the right side of the unit.
3.Plug the mouse into the mouse jack.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
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PRODUCT FEATURES
USING THE MOUSE
1. Move the mouse in the direction you want the cursor to move. 2. Click the mouse button to make a selection.
CLEANING THE MOUSE
1. Following the arrows, use a screwdriver to open the cover on the bottom of the mouse.
2. Take the ball out of the mouse and use a dry cloth to clean the mouse and the ball.
3. Place the ball back in the mouse, replace the mouse cover and screw the cover closed.
PRODUCT FEATURES
CATEGORIES
In the VTech® Brilliant Creations Advanced NotebookTM, you can choose from 8 different categories of play and learning:
•Story Book
•Creativity Corner
•Language World
•Spanish Corner
•Math Kingdom
•Science Lab
•Social Studies
•Brain Booster
PROGRESSIVE LEARNING FEATURE
In most activities, if the questions are answered incorrectly in the first round of a game, 3 of the questions will be repeated in a later round. This feature is designed to help children learn by developing memory skills.
AUTO-LEVELING FEATURE
In most activities, after entering 3 continuous rounds of correct answers and getting 80-
100 points each round, it will auto-level up to the next difficulty level; if the score is lower than 60 points each round, after 3 rounds continuously, it will auto-level down.
PROGRESS REPORT
Parents can review how many questions their child has completed in each activity by pressing the Progress Report button.
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TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF
Pressing 
will turn the unit ON. Pressing 
again will turn the unit OFF.
ACTIVITY SELECTION:
When the unit is turned on, you will see a short opening scene before entering the Category Menu. Here, the categories will cycle through automatically. You can choose a category in one of these ways:
1) Press the Enter key 
when you see a category you like.
2) Use the Arrow keys |
to cycle through the categories and press |
the Enter key to choose. |
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3)Use the mouse to click the arrow icon on the screen and cycle through the categories, and then click the screen when you see a category you like.
4) Use the Touch pad |
to click the arrow icon on the screen and cycle |
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5) Press the Category key directly.
After that, you can choose an activity in the following ways:
1)Press the Enter key when you see an activity you like.
2)Use the Arrow keys to cycle through the activities manually, and press the Enter key to choose one.
3)Use the mouse to click the arrow icon on the screen and cycle through the activities, and then click the screen when you see an activity you like.
4)Use the Touch pad to click the arrow icon on the screen and cycle through the activities, press the Enter buttons on either sides of the Touch pad to click the screen when you see an activity you like.
5) Type the activity number and press 
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PRODUCT FEATURES
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