VTech MASTER PAD FM User Manual

User’s Manual
Master PadTM FM
© 2002 VTech
Printed in China
91-01474-006
Dear Parent:
At VTech
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we know that a child has the ability to do great things.
That’s why all of our electronic learning products are uniquely
designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to
the best of their ability. Whether it’s learning about letters,
numbers, geography or algebra, all VTech
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learning products
incorporate advanced technologies and extensive curriculum
to encourage children of all ages to reach their potential.
When it comes to providing interactive products that enlighten,
entertain and develop minds, at VTech
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we see the potential in
every child.
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Contents

INTRODUCTION................................................................1
POWER SOURCE .............................................................2
BATTERY INSTALLA TION.................................................... 2
BATTERY NOTICE................................................................ 2
AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION .............................................. 3
HEADPHONE CONNECTION ............................................... 4
PRINTER CONNECTION ...................................................... 4
MOUSE CONNECTION......................................................... 4
CONTRAST SWITCH ............................................................ 5
VOLUME SWITCH ................................................................ 5
POWER ON/OFF BUTTON ................................................... 5
RADIO ON/OFF SWITCH...................................................... 5
3-IN-1 FLASHLIGHT ............................................................. 5
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF....................................................... 6
KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS ..............6
LETTER KEYS ...................................................................... 7
NUMBER KEYS .................................................................... 7
CURSOR BUTTONS ............................................................. 7
FUNCTION KEYS.................................................................. 7
TO BEGIN PLAY..............................................................10
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES.......................................... 13
AFRICA ......................................................................... 13
PACIFIC ISLANDS ........................................................ 14
HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINS ........................................... 15
SOUTH AMERICAN RAIN FOREST............................. 16
TOOL BOX .................................................................... 17
RADIO ........................................................................... 19
REFERENCE GUIDES .................................................. 20
SMART CARD............................................................... 21
SCORING ........................................................................ 21
SCORING SYSTEM IN SMART CARD............................... 22
HOW TO PLAY WITH THE SMART CARD.....................22
CARE AND MAINTENANCE...........................................23
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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® MASTER PAD™ FM learning toy!
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We at VTech entertain and educate your child. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521­2010 in the U.S., 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
MASTER PAD™ FM features a large, clear LCD screen that displays hundreds of friendly animated pictures and vivid sound that actively encourages children. There are not only instructive activities that can teach children a lot, but also useful tools that child can use when they go for outdoor expedition.
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LOCK KEY
TOUCH/
FLASHLIGHT
SMART CARD
CONTRAST VOLUME
PICK KEY
CURSOR
HEADPHONE
MASTER PAD™ FM
REST
POWER
PORT
KEY TOP
PICK KEY
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POWER SOURCE

MASTER PAD™ FM operates on 4 “AA” size batteries (UM-3/LR6) or a 9V 300mA AC center-positive adaptor (not included).
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit and open it.
3. Insert 4 “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) as illustrated. (The use of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover.
5. Change the two "AA" backup batteries the same way as illustrated above. Make sure the normal batteries are well installed before installing backup batteries. Otherwise you will lose all record during the play.
Notice : If you have been using the computer for a year, it's better to
change the backup batteries. Because when the backup batteries run out, the computer can't power on and off normally. Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to
avoid leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not use batteries of different types.
• Remove the batteries from the learning toy when it will not be
used for an extended period of time.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
NOTE : Usually if the unit hangs up, firstly you should turn off the unit by
pressing [On/Off] key. If it still doesn't work, you should press RESET button. If you still can't turn on the unit, you can follow the steps below.
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1. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
2. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
3. Turn the unit on. The unit will now be ready to play again.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION
Use a standard 9V 300mA AC center-positive adaptor.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the adaptor jack on the backside 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.
In the U.S.A.: Many retailers carry this type of adaptor. However, if you are unable to find one locally, the VTech operate your MASTER PAD™ FM learning laptop. For information on how to purchase a VTech
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AC Adaptor , call our Consumer Services Department
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AC Adaptor is perfectly suited to
at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
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IN CANADA: Please see the enclosed VTech
adaptor offer coupon.
NOTE : If for some reason the program/activity stops working, it may
be the result of the adaptor connection. Please follow these steps:
1. Please turn the unit OFF and unplug the adaptor for 15 seconds.
2. Reinsert the adaptor plug into the adaptor jack.
3. Turn the unit ON.
If the problem persists, it may be the result of the adaptor’s wiring or the unit. Please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
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HEADPHONE CONNECTION
MASTER PAD™ FM has a specially designed headphone. Please follow
the steps below to connect your headphone.
1. Make sure the volume low down.
2. Locate the headphone jack at the right side of the learning toy.
3. Plug the headphone into the learning toy’s headphone jack.
4. Adjust the volume so that you can listen to the unit comfortably.
PRINTER CONNECTION
MASTER PAD™ FM designed a printer connection. T o connect the printer:
1. Power off the printer.
2. Locate the printer jack at the back of the unit.
3. Plug the printer's connector into the printer jack.
4. Power on the printer and you are ready to print.
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NOTE: Only the VT ech
VT-41 printer is compatible with MASTER PAD™ FM.
MOUSE CONNECTION
Y ou can use a VTech® Mouse (buy separately) for the MASTER P AD™ FM learning toy. Please follow the steps below to connect your mouse.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the mouse jack at the back of the learning toy.
3. Plug the mouse into the learning toy’s mouse jack.
4. Turn the unit ON.
MOUSE OVERVIEW
Once the mouse is installed you may move the mouse cursor around the screen freely.
MOUSE MAINTENANCE
To clean the mouse, you need to open the cover on the bottom of the mouse by using a screwdriver. Twisting in the direction of the arrows will release the cover. Once the cover is removed, the mouse ball should be taken out and the contents inside the mouse should be cleaned with a dry cloth. The mouse ball should also be cleaned with a dry cloth. Once you have finished cleaning the mouse, place the mouse ball back into the mouse and screw the cover back onto the mouse.
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MOUSE BUTTON
Mouse Buttons lie below the keyboard. They have the full mouse function, which enables you to play the games at more ease. Press four mouse buttons in the middle to move the mouse around. Press left mouse button to activate the selection and right button to cancel.
N.B.: Printer and mouse sold separately.
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.
VOLUME SWITCH
Adjust the volume by truning the Volume Switch to the front to raise the volume and to the back to lower the volume.
POWER ON/OFF BUTTON
Turn on your MASTER PAD™ FM learning toy by pressing the Power ON/OFF Button located on the right of the keyboard. Press the button again will turn the unit
OFF.
RADIO ON/OFF SWITCH
Turn the radio ON/OFF by using Radio ON/OFF Switch. You can turn the radio on or off at any time without interrupting playing game. And you can listen to the radio without switching OFF the unit.
3-IN-1 FLASHLIGHT
The 3-in-1 Flashlight can be used in the following three ways. Please see the illustration below.
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Flashlight with handle
1. Cover the top cabinet.
2. Insert the 3-in-1 Flashlight with the battery door of the Flashlight near the Flashlight slot.
Backlight
1. Open the top cabinet.
2. Insert the Flashlight with the bulbs near to the slot.
Hand held Flashlight
1. Slide the switch of the Flashlight towards the bulbs.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
If there is no input into the VTech® MASTER PAD™ FM learning toy for about 8 minutes, the learning toy will automatically shut itself OFF to save power. To turn the unit back on after an automatic shut off, you will need to press the Power ON/OFF button again to restart the learning toy. If the
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long period of time, we recommend that you remove the batteries and unplug the adaptor.
MASTER PAD™ FM learning toy is not going to be used for a
KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS
The MASTER PAD™ FM learning toy has a full alphanumeric hard-key typing keyboard.
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LETTER KEYS
Print Screen
Use the Letter keys to input letters or words in activities like Typing Challenge and Card Maker. The QWER TY layout will familiarize your child with the standard computer keyboard and typewriter.
Q W E R T Y U I O P
A S D F G H J K L
Z X
CLEAR
C
SPLIT
V
VIEW
B
UP/DOWN
N
M
NUMBER KEYS
Use the Number keys when inputting the answers in mathematical activities. The number keys may also be used to select a level when the Level key is pressed or to select a choice when there are numbered choices for
selection.
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2
3
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CURSOR BUTTONS
Use the four cursor buttons, to move the cursor to the right, to the left, up or down on the screen.
FUNCTION KEYS
DEMO KEY:
Would you like to know how the activities are played? The DEMO button is available at any time to show you how. Pressing the DEMO button in the main menu will demonstrate all of the activities in every category before returning to the category selection screen. Pressing the DEMO button during activity selection will cause the MASTER PAD™ FM to demonstrate all the activities within the selected category before returning to the activity selection screen. If the DEMO button is pressed when a player is in an activity, it will only demonstrate that particular activity. Once the demonstration is done, it will return to that activity.
DEMO
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SMART CARD:
Smart Card
Press the SMART CARD button when you want to play with the SMART CARD (sold separately).
DELETE KEY:
Del
Ins
Press the DELETE key to erase letters or numbers before you press the ENTER key.
BACKSPACE KEY : Press the BACKSPACE key to erase a character before the cursor.
HINT KEY:
Level
Hint
Press the HINT key if you need help within an activity. The HINT feature will aid you in answering a question.
HELP KEY:
Help
Status
Press HELP key if you need instruction on how to play the games or use tools.
ENTER KEY:
Enter
Press the ENTER key after you have typed or selected the answer to a question.
SHIFT KEY:
Shift
Press the SHIFT key together with the LETTER keys to change to uppercase letters or with the number keys to access symbols.
ANSWER KEY:
Ans
Press the ANSWER key to learn the correct answer to any question.
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Level
LEVEL KEY:
Hint
Press the LEVEL key to change the difficulty level within an activity . There are four levels of play within most of the activities. The first level is the easiest and the fourth level is the most challenging. Levels can be changed at any time during an activity.
REPEAT KEY:
Repeat
Press the REPEAT key to repeat the question.
Del
INSERT KEY:
Ins
Press INSERT key to toggle between Insert and overwrite modes in the Card Maker activity.
Album
ALBUM KEY:
Map
Press ALBUM key to go into Photo Album to see the pictures you have collected.
Album
MAP KEY:
Map
Press MAP key at any time to access the main menu - GPS map.
STATUS KEY:
Help
Status
Press STATUS key to view the score, level, chance and time status at the moment.
SYMBOL KEY:
Symbol
Station
Press SYMBOL key to insert symbols when you edit your card in Card Maker.
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STATION KEY:
Symbol
Station
Press STATION key to change the station of radio you want to listen to.
START/STOP KEY:
Space
START/STOP
Press START/STOP key to activate or halt the stopwatch.
UP/DOWN KEY:
B
UP/DOWN
Press UP/DOWN key to set the count up and count down mode for Stopwatch.
CLEAR KEY:
X
CLEAR
Press CLEAR key to reset the Stopwatch.
SPLIT KEY:
C
SPLIT
Press the SPLIT key to memorize the lap records in background. The unit can keep up to 10 records.
VIEW KEY:
V
VIEW
Press VIEW key to check the records of time recorded by pressing SPLIT key .
PRINTSCREEN KEY
Press PRINTSCREEN key to print what is displayed on the screen.

TO BEGIN PLAY

Turn on your MASTER PAD™ FM learning toy by pressing the ON key.
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MASTER PAD™ FM is an adventure-related machine. The main menu is a GPS world map. On location of Africa, Pacific Islands, Himalayan Mountains and South American Rain Forest, you can get the hint of how many pictures you can get respectively . After playing games and collecting pictures, you can press Album key or choose the activity Photo Album from Tool box to view the pictures you got.
Y ou can use the mouse, cursor buttons or TAB key to select the category on the screen and press the ENTER key to confirm. Once in your chosen category, you can select an activity within the category and press the ENTER key to get ready to play.
Set the level of play by pressing the LEVEL key. The default is Level 1.
Category Activity List Level Scoring Hint Help Africa 1. Earth Trivia -
2. Extinct or Rare Trivia -
3. Walking Through Life -
4. Tracks Facts - -
5. Treasure Hunt -
6. Hidden Pathways -
7. Point the Way - -
Pacific Islands 8. Ocean Trivia -
9. Swimming Through Life -
10. Who Am I? - -
11. Number Fishing - -
12. Addition & Subtraction -
13. Co-ordinates - √√ Himalayan 14. Sky & Space Trivia - Mountains 15. Flying Through Life -
16. Number Path √√
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Category Activity List Level Scoring Hint Help
South American 17. Ecology Trivia -
Rain Forest 18. Typing Challenge -
19. Monkey Rescue -
20. Pattern Puzzles - -
21. Hide & Seek -
22. Recycle It! √√
Tool box 23. Clock & Alarm ---
24. Stopwatch ---
25. Lunar Calendar ---
26. Conversion Pad ----
27. System Setup ---
28. Traveler’s Checklist ---
29. Mapped Out ---
30. Photo Album ----
31. Card Maker ----
Radio 32. Radio Tuner ---
33. Radio Setup ---
34. Radio Animation ---
35. Radio Alarm ---
Reference 36. Land Reference ---­ Guides 37. Ocean Reference ----
38. Sky & Space Reference ----
39. Ecology Reference ----
40. Extinct or Rare Reference ----
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DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
AFRICA
1. Earth Trivia
Do you have any knowledge of Earth? Try this game! You can learn about the place where we live. On the screen, you can see a question will scroll at the upper part of the screen. Multiple choices will display at the bottom line of the screen. Press right and left cursor keys to select the correct answer, and Press ENTER to confirm.
2. Extinct or Rare Trivia
The game lets you learn the Extinct or Rare animals on the earth. The way to play this game is the same as to play Earth Trivia.
3. Walking Through Life
Are you interested in the walking animals on the earth? In this game you can learn much about them. A picture of an animal will display on the screen then change to a question. You must use right and left cursor keys to select a correct answer at the bottom line and press ENTER to confirm.
4. Tracks Facts
Have you ever noticed the animal’s footprint? It can be much fun if you know different animals’ tracts. Here you will be challenged to identify the animals’ footprints. An animal displays on the left part of the screen. You must press up and down cursor keys to choose a corresponding footprint on the right portion of the screen and press
ENTER to confirm your selection.
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5. Treasure Hunt
Give the photographer a hand! He is to find a treasure box. Y ou can press four direction cursor keys to guide him. Hints are given at the bottom. Trees, big rocks, fences and other obstacles may block his way.
6. Hidden Pathways
The photographer is in big trouble. He lost his way in the maze. Please guide him out. Get through doors by pressing left and right cursor keys and climb up and down the stairs by pressing up and down cursor keys.
7. Point the Way
Do you know how to use a compass? Try this game to learn! Sun moves around the compass and stops. Y ou must find out the direction of Sun. Choices are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Press right and left cursor keys to choose a direction and press ENTER to confirm your choice. Y ou can press REPEA T to view Sun’s track again.
PACIFIC ISLANDS
8. Ocean Trivia
This game gives you knowledge of the Ocean. The way to play this game is the same as Earth Trivia.
9. Swimming through Life
How much do you know about the marine life? Y ou can see pictures of sea animals and you must answer the question that follows the picture. The way to play this game the same as Walking Through Life.
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10. Who Am I
Can you recognize the animal? Please choose correct name of the animal on the screen. You can press left and right cursor keys to make selection. And press ENTER to confirm.
11. Number Fishing
Fishing must be a very interesting sport. In this game, you are required to fish exactly the weight of fish the boat can hold. The capacity is marked on the boat. And the fishes marked with weight will swim from right to left. Press ENTER to catch a fish.
12. Addition & Subtraction
This game is to test your mathematics ability. Addition or subtraction problems will appear on the screen. Think over carefully and input your answer by pressing Number keys.
13. Co-ordinates
Here you will be taught to read coordinates. You must tell the position of an object on the coordinate map. Y ou can press letters or numbers to input the answer or press left or right cursor keys to change the co-ordinate’s value. Press
ENTER to confirm your answer.
HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINS
14. Sky & Space Trivia
This activity is to teach you some knowledge of Sky and Space. The way to play this game is the same as to Earth Trivia.
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15. Flying through Life
How much knowledge do you have of the flying birds? Please check in this game. It’s funny and instructive. The way to play this game the same as Walking Through Life.
16. Number Path
The photographer must escape from the dangerous animals by a balloon. But he can’t get to the balloon until he solves a sequence of addition problems. No doubt you must help him on his way to the balloon.
SOUTH AMERICAN RAIN FOREST
17. Ecology Trivia
Do you care about our living environment? We think you do. In this case, you must learn something about the ecology. Play this game as the same way to the Earth Trivia.
18. Typing Challenge
How fast you can type? T yping Challenge surely can help you to improve your typing speed. T ype the letter displayed on the penguins.
19. Monkey Rescue
Hurry up to rescue the monkeys. Keep your eyes on the distance of the monkeys and the change of the power bar. Only appropriate power can save monkeys.
20. Pattern Puzzles
This game is to test your observation. Different symbols are arranged in a certain rule to form a pattern. But one of the symbols is missing. You must choose one symbol from given choices to complete the arrangement.
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21. Hide & Seek
A turtle lays her eggs on the beach. But waves make the whole beach look the same and turtle can’t find her eggs again. Could you do the turtle a favor? Press four direction cursor keys to guide the turtle to find her eggs.
22. Recycle It!
Different objects moves from left to right on two tracks. At the end of the two tracks are two dustbins. One is recyclable dustbin; the other one is unrecyclable dustbin. Y ou must press Up and Down cursor keys to change the two dustbins’ position so that the two dustbins will take recyclable and unrecyclable objects respectively. Press HINT key, you can see the enlarged object.
TOOL BOX
23. Clock & Alarm
Here you can set up the system time and date, set alarm and alarm tone by pressing four icons at the bottom. Press TAB or left and right cursor keys to select the editing item and press ENTER to enter the editing screen. In the editing screen, press T AB to toggle between editing areas. Press
Up and Down cursor keys to edit.
24. Stopwatch
Stop Watch is a very useful tool to count time. It has counting up and down functions. There are five function keys on the keyboard:
Start / Stop - Toggle between Start and
Stop
Clear - Reset the clock Split - Keep the records View - To review the previous records Up / Down - Toggle counting up or down
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25. Lunar Calendar
This is a calendar check tool. It can check a certain year, month, date’ s week day and moon’s shape. You can make the check by inputting a day.
26. Conversion Pad
Here you can check the exchange rate between units and make calculation between units. Pressing on the icons on the screen can go into different conversion pad to view or calculate different unit conversion of speed, volume, length, weight, time and temperature.
27. System Setup
In System Setup, you can set up Screen Saver, Bubble Help, and Background Music. Press Up and Down cursor keys to select the setup items. And press Space Bar to change the status (ON/
OFF).
28. Traveler’s Checklist
Are you going for a trip? Traveler’s Checklist helps you to make sure that you bring everything you want to bring with you on the trip and check everything at home is fine before departing. Press Space Bar to mark the items you want to check. And you can print the checklist to check easily.
29. Mapped Out
By using this tool, you can create a map of your locality. Please follow the instruction below to create your map right away!
Press the New icon to create a new map. Press the Road, Forest and Building icons to
choose a corresponding symbol. Then move the symbol on the screen using cursor keys or mouse pointer. Press Enter or left click mouse to lay down the symbol. And press right mouse button to change the symbol back to mouse pointer.
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Press the Delete icon to delete the symbol you have selected by mouse on the screen.
Press the Print icon to print the created map.
30. Photo Album
It is a place for you to collect the rewarding photos. Y ou can view no pictures until you gather photos.
On the GPS main menu, number of pictures (total
5) will be marked on the different places (Africa, Pacific Islands, Himalayan Mountains, South American Rain Forest). If you get the score of 80 or more on a marked activity, you will get half a picture and the picture will be stored on the Photo Album. And here you can check what pictures you have got.
31. Card Maker
Make a greeting card yourself! Here you can write your warm and sweet regards and choose a beautiful picture and print out to sent to your beloved.
RADIO
32. Radio Tuner
Here you can preset 10 FM channels’ digital frequency. There are two ways to set the tune. One is automatic. The other one is manual. The stereo or mono output of radio can also be set here.
33. Radio Setup
Here is to setup radio automatically Power Off. You can set how long the radio will turn off by itself.
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34. Radio Animation
Y ou want an animation for each different station? Set up here. Y ou can choose different animations for different stations.
35. Radio Alarm
Don’t want to miss your favorite program on air? Use Radio Alarm to set the station and time you want the radio to automatically power on.
REFERENCE GUIDES
36. Land Reference
This game provides much information about the Earth. Choose a key word and you can find the corresponding information.
37. Ocean Reference
It provides the reference knowledge of Ocean. Choose a key word and you can find the corresponding information.
38. Sky & Space Reference
It provides knowledge of Sky and Space. Choose a key word and you can find the corresponding information.
39. Ecology Reference
You can learn a lot here about the Ecology. Choose a key word and you can find the corresponding information.
40. Extinct or Rare Reference
Y ou can find a lot of Extinct or Rare animals here. Choose a key word and you can find the corresponding information.
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SMART CARD
Smart Card is a additional activity with great knowledge in it. T o play Smart Card, please refer to HOW TO PLAY WITH THE SMART CARD.

SCORING

First Try Second Try
Earth Trivia Extinct or Rare Trivia 20 10 Walking Through Life Tracks Facts Point the Way Ocean Trivia Swimming Through Life Who Am I Number Fishing Addition and Subtraction Co-ordinates Sky and Space Trivia Flying Through Life Ecology Trivia Pattern Puzzles
Number Path 20*remaining chances Typing Challenge correct typing (X) score
X80 100 80>X70 80 70>X50 60 50>X30 40 30>X10 20 10>X 0
Rescue Monkey 20*saved monkeys Hide and Seek 20*found eggs
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Hidden Pathways Time used (seconds) score
20 100 30 90 40 80 50 70 60 60
Fail 0
Recycle It 5*correctly collected objects Treasure Hunt Time used (seconds) score
60 20 70 15 80 10 90 5
Fail 0
SCORING SYSTEM IN SMART CARD
Scoring appears after 5 consecutive questions. The scoring is as follows:
Correct answer on the 1st try : 20 points Correct answer on the 2nd try : 10 points Maximum score per section : 100 points
HOW TO PLAY WITH THE SMART CARD
In addition to the 40 activities in the MASTER P AD™ FM learning aid, you can also use the Smart Card to expand your learning fun.
Smart Card contains a set of multiple-choice questions. To play:
1. Press the Smart Card key on the keyboard.
2. Then the question will scroll from right to left on the screen. Press any key will stop scrolling, and press Left and Right cursor keys to view the question again.
3. Press Up and Down cursor keys to select the correct answer, and press ENTER to confirm.
Please read the user manual of Smart Card for details.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Keep your learning computer clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep your learning computer out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat.
3. Remove the batteries when your learning computer will not be in use for an extended period of time.
4. Do not drop your learning toy on hard surfaces or try to dismantle it.
5. Do not immerse your learning toy in water or get it wet.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing electronic learning computers is accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTech seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information that forms the value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur. It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products and encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267­7377 in Canada with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.
NOTE:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions—it may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on) the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• reorient the receiving antenna
• relocate this product with respect to the receiver
• move this product away from the receiver
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