VTech Challenger Laptop, Genius Notebook - Discontinued Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for buying the VTech® Genius Notebook. The VTech Genius Notebook is your child’s launch pad into a whole world

of learning fun! In addition to language basics such as letters and vocabulary words, the Genius Notebook introduces Spanish through fun, graphics-enhanced games. Your child will learn basic math, sharpen logic skills and develop musical and artistic creativity

- playing and having fun at the same time! Plus, the Genius Notebook is loaded with other cool features such as tools to store personal info, vivid animations, fun sound effects, snappy melodies and a realistic keyboard and mouse.

With the Genius Notebook, your child will find that learning and fun go hand in hand!

LOCK KEY

LCD SCREEN

ON/OFF BUTTON CONTRAST SWITCH

DEMO BUTTON

CHOICE BUTTONS

CURSOR PAD

PROGRESS REPORT

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• Genius Notebook

• User’s manual

• Real mouse

• Mouse pad 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.

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BUILT-IN SPEAKER

VOLUME SWITCH

BUTTON

CATEGORY KEYS

KEYBOARD

REAL MOUSE

CHOICE BUTTONS

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

GETTING STARTED

POWER SOURCE

The Genius Notebook operates on 3 “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 covers on the bottom of the unit and open them.

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

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

4. Close the battery covers.

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

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;

• Do not mix alkaline, standard(carbon-zinc) or rechargeable

(nickel-cadmium) batteries

• Remove batteries from the toy if it will not be used for an

extended period of time.

GETTING STARTED

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AC/DC ADAPTOR

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

Connecting the adaptor

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the adaptor jack on the back 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.

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.

REAL MOUSE

GETTING STARTED

Use the mouse only on a clean, flat surface, so that the roller ball is not damaged and the cursor moves freely across the screen. Use only a mouse that is compatible with VTech products.

CONNECTING THE MOUSE

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the mouse jack on the back of the unit.

3. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack.

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Mouse door

Mouse button

USING THE MOUSE

1. Move the mouse in the direction you want the cursor to move.

2. Click on 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 into the mouse, place the cover back onto the mouse and screw the cover closed.

PRODUCT FEATURES

ON/OFF BUTTON

Turn your Genius Notebook learning toy on by pressing the On/ Off button. You can turn the unit off by pressing the On/Off button again.

PLAY MODES

In the Genius Notebook, you can choose from 6 different categories of play and learning:

1. Language Lab (Spanish)

2. Word Zone

3. Math Mania

4. Game Time

5. Creative Studio

6. My Tools

LEVEL SELECTION

Pressing this button will change the level of the current activity from level one to level two and then level three. Press it again to go back to level one. Level one is the default setting when starting a new activity.

Level

PRODUCT FEATURES

CONTRAST SWITCH

Adjust the image on the screen by sliding the contrast switch to the right for higher contrast and to the left for lower contrast.

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VOLUME SWITCH

Adjust the volume by sliding the volume switch to the right for higher volume and to the left for lower volume.

ONE/TWO PLAYER MODE

Press the key on the keyboard to switch between One Player and Two Player modes. The activities that can be played with two players are:

• Word Train

• Talk Show

• Typing Fun

• Mouse’s Lunch

• Subtract It

• Show Time

• Costume Ball

• Hide and Seek

• Animal Shadows

• Carrot Patch

Player

SCREEN SAVER

Pressing the Screen Saver key allows you to choose 1 of 3 screen savers to start up after a few minutes of inactivity.

KEYBOARD LAYOUT

Your Genius Notebook has a full typing keyboard that doubles as a music keyboard.

PRODUCT FEATURES

FUNCTION KEYS:

1. Press this button to see a short preview of your Genius

Demo

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