VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 ACTIVITIES: .......................... 38
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................... 39
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CAUTION-ELECTRIC TOY
FOR
TOY TRANSFORMER
- Not recommended for children under 3 years
of age. As with all electrical products, precautions should be observed during handling and
use to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Input: AC120V 60 HZ 9W
Output: DC 14.5V 4.5 VA
- The adaptor should be periodically examined
for conditions that may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons (such as
damage to the output cord, blades, housing, or
other parts). In the event of such conditions, the
transformer should not be used until properly
repaired.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning product! We
at VTECH® are committed to providing the highest quality products to entertain
and educate your children. Should you have any questions or concerns, please
call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800267-7377 in Canada.
The VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 is an electronic learning aid. This unit offers
a wide range of exciting and educational activities for interactive learning! The
unit’s 77 built-in activities and computer skills tools to encourage learning in an
entertaining and effective manner.
LCD
VOLUME
SWITCH
LED
LENS
CONTRAST
SWITCH
CARTRIDGE
DOOR
AC ADAPTOR
CA TEGOR Y
BUTTON
TYPING
KEYBOARD
MOUSE P AD
1
ON BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
CARTRIDGE
MOUSE
PREPARATION
MOUSE CONNECTION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the mouse jack on the back of the keyboard.
3. Plug the mouse into the unit’s mouse jack.
4. Turn the unit ON.
PRINTER CONNECTION
1. Make sure both the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid and the printer
are turned OFF.
2. Locate the printer port on the right side of the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000
learning aid.
3. Connect the printer plug to the printer port.
4. Turn ON the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid and the printer.
Please refer to Printer Setup for the list of printers that the VTECH® Power
Zone™ 2000 learning aid supports.
POWER SOURCE
The VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid can be operated by using 4 “C”
size batteries or a 14.5V 4.5VA center-positive adaptor.
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 "C" batteries as illustrated.
DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES in this unit.
4. Close the battery cover.
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KEYBOARD BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the
keyboard and open it.
2. Insert 4 "AA" batteries as illustrated.
DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES in
the keyboard.
3. Close the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
•Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+ , _) signs to avoid leakage.
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not use batteries of different types together.
•Remove exhausted or new batteries from the unit when you are not going
to use the unit for a long time.
•Do not dispose of the batteries in fire.
•Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
•Do not short-circuit supply terminals.
BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION
•Make sure the unit is OFF.
•Locate the backup battery cover on the bottom
of the unit and open it.
•Insert 1 CR2025 battery as illustrated.
•Replace the battery cover.
•Turn the unit ON.
•Remove the plastic strip from the backup battery. (During the first time
installation only) To avoid damage to the unit from leaky batteries, replace
the backup battery at least once a year.
NOTE: While replacing the backup battery, the 4 “C” size batteries must be kept
in the unit or the unit must be connected to the 9V adaptor while the
adaptor is plugged in. If not, you will lose all the information stored in
activities such as:
• Word Processor• Money Manager
• Calendar• Telephone Book
• Scheduler• Data Pairs 1
• Test Trainer 1• LOGO
In addition to these activities, newly setup players' names and scores will also be lost.
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NOTE: If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound becomes weak, turn the
unit OFF for 15 seconds, then turn it back ON. If the problem persists,
it may be caused by weak batteries. Please install a new set of batteries
and try the unit again.
AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION
Use a 14.5V 4.5VA center-positive adaptor.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the adaptor jack on the back of the unit.
3. Plug the adaptor into the unit’s adaptor jack.
4. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.
5. Turn the unit ON.
NOTE: Do not leave the adaptor plugged in for long periods of time if the unit
is not in use.
ON
OFF
ON/OFF BUTTON
Turn ON your VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid by pressing
the ON button on the front panel. The unit will show an opening animation
and you can select a category or an activity. Turn the unit OFF by
pressing the OFF button on the front panel.
RESET BUTTON
If the ON button is unable to turn on the unit or if the unit suddenly stops working,
press RESET button on the bottom of the unit to restart.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
If there is no input into the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning product for
several minutes, the unit will automatically shut off to save power. After the
automatic shut-off is activated, you need to press the ON button again. We
recommend that you turn the unit OFF when not playing with it. If the VTECHPower Zone™ 2000 learning product is not going to be used for a long period,
remove the batteries and unplug the adaptor.
VOLUME SWITCH
Adjust the volume by sliding the Volume Switch up to raise the
volume and down to lower the volume.
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CONTRAST SWITCH
Adjust the image on the screen by sliding the Contrast Switch
up for higher contrast and down for lower contrast.
MOUSE, KEYBOARD AND CURSOR
CONTROL
MOUSE
To use the mouse, push it in the direction that you would like the pointeron
the screen to move. To move the pointer to the right side of the screen, push
the mouse to the right. To move the pointer to the left side of the screen, push
the mouse to the left. To move the pointer to the top of the screen, push the
mouse away from you. To move the pointer to the bottom of the screen, pull
the mouse towards you. In most activities, pressing the left mouse button will
have the same effect as pressing the Enter key.
Left mouse
button
Right mouse
button
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Mouse door
CLEANING THE MOUSE
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,
place the cover back on the mouse and screw
the cover back onto the mouse.
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KEYBOARD
X
Print
Screen
Answer
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Space
Ctrl
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Repeat
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PG DNHOME
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Backspace
Del
Ins
Enter
Shift
Right
Player
END
Break
Esc
Tab
Caps Lock
Shift
Left
Player
Help
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Q
A
Symbol
Level
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2
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Z
Quick
Tag
Player
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The VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid has a full alphanumeric keyboard
with 65 keys.
Key labels
Some keys have two different functions. These keys are activated when choosing
various activities. Please refer to the description of activities to learn about the
dual-function keys.
SPECIAL KEYS
In addition to the alphanumeric keys, there are some special function keys:
Break
Esc
Escape Key:
The Esc key allows you to exit the current activity. By repeatedly
pressing the Esc key you can go back to the main menu.
Break
Esc
Left
Player
Help
Break Key:
Press the Shift key and Break key simultaneously when you
want to interrupt a program in LOGO while it is running.
Help Key:
When you are not sure about the answer, press the Help key.
Help will give you hints and at the same time, you will lose
a chance to answer a question. Press this key to receive hints
in some of the activities. In activities like Synonyms or
Antonyms, Help will show one of the letters in the answers
as a hint. The Help key has slight variations among different
activities, so for detailed usage, please refer to the description
of the activities.
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Caps Lock
Right
Player
PG UP
HOME
PG DN
END
Caps Lock Key:
Press this key to make letters you type appear in capitals
without having to press the Shift key each time. Press once
to activate this key. Press it again to release it.
Repeat
Print
Screen
Answer
NOTE: In the 2-player mode the Answer key cannot be used during the first
player’s turn.
Enter
Quick
Tag
Player
Symbol
Level
Press this key to repeat the instructions and the question (the
unit will repeat the question if the question on the screen is
only partially visible.)
Answer Key:
Press this key to find the correct answer to a question. You
will not receive points if this key is pressed.
Enter Key:
Press this key after typing each answer so the unit registers
your input.
Player Key:
Press this key to select the 1-player or 2-player mode in the
activities that have a 2-player mode.
Level Key:
Press this key to select a level of difficulty in some of the
activities. There are four levels with the first level being the
easiest and the fourth level being the most difficult. Levels
can be changed at any time during an activity.
Repeat Key:
Symbol
Level
Symbol Key:
Press the Shift key and the Symbol key together to see a symbol
menu that contains several pages of symbols. Press the
keys to select a symbol. Then press the Enter key or the left mouse
button to confirm the selection.
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Print
Screen
Answer
Print Screen Key:
Press the SHIFT key and the Print Screen key to print the
current screen. An exact copy of the screen will be printed.
Backspace
Backspace Key:
To correct an answer before it has been confirmed, press the
Backspace key to delete the last entry.
PG UP
HOME
Space
Left
Player
Help
PG DN
Right
Player
Right
Player
Directional Keys:
END
These four keys will move the cursor up, down, left, and right.
Left Player/Right Player Keys:
END
A question is asked, the first person to press his or her player
key will get the opportunity to answer the question first.
BACK LIGHT KEY
Press the key to turn ON/OFF the backlight.
CATEGORY BUTTONS
Space Bar:
Use this to insert a space.
There are 71 activities (not including 6 system setup) in the VTECH® Power
Zone™ 2000 learning aid and they are divided into seven categories. Press
any category button to go to the menu list of corresponding activities.
E-Mail
Cartridge
Printer
System Setup
Demo
Digital Camera
Language Arts
Mathematics
Trivia Challenge
Logic & Games
Art Studio
Personal Office
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Homework Lab
Category buttons:
Category buttons are available to go directly to the selected group activities for
Language Arts, Mathematics, Trivia Challenge, Logic & Games, Art Studio,
Personal Office and Homework Lab™.
System Setup
System Setup button:
Press this button and the system setup screen will be shown.
For details in setting, please refer to System Setup page 29.
Demo
Demo button:
The Demo button is available at any time to demonstrate any of the
learning aid’s activities. The Demo button in Main Menu will demonstrate
all activities and then return to the Main Menu. If the Demo button
is pressed when a player is in an activity , it will demonstrate that particular
activity. Once the demonstration is done, it will return to either the menu
or the activity.
Printer
Printer button:
When the printer button is pressed, the unit will display the printer
selection window. The player can press this button to change the
printer. For details, please refer to Printer Setup.
Cartridge
Cartridge button:
When the cartridge button is pressed, the unit will run the
activity(ies) on the cartridge. If a cartridge is not in the cartridge
slot, the unit will display a message that a cartridge is not inserted.
NOTE: When inserting or removing a cartridge, or plugging in or removing the
mouse, please make sure the unit is turned OFF.
E-Mail
E-Mail button:
With the VTech® e-mail cartridge, modem and VTech e-mail service
(sold separately), a player can send and receive electronic mail.
Please note that the VTech® e-mail service does not support the
attachment of files to e-mail messages. For details, please refer to
the e-mail cartridge and modem (sold separately).
To order the VTech® e-mail cartridge and modem, please call our Consumer
Services Department at 1-800-521-2010.
VTech®digital camera button:
With the VTech® digital camera (sold separately), a player can take
pictures.
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DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES WITH LEVELS AND 2-PLAYER MODE
ACTIVITYLEVEL2-PLAYER MODE
Word Challenge1-4YES
Comprehension1-4YES
Secret Word1-4YES
Grammar Quiz1-4YES
Parts of Speech1-4YES
Word Search1-4YES
Crossword1-4YES
Synonyms1-4YES
Antonyms1-4YES
Word Puzzle1-4YES
Sound Alikes1-4YES
Sentence Shuffle1-4YES
Creative WritingNONO
All Mathematics (except magic 24)
Magic 24NOYES
All Trivia challenge1-4YES
Robot Hunt1-4No
3D Race Rally1-4NO
3D Tic Tac Toe1-4YES
Treasure Hunt1-4NO
Disc Challenge1-4YES
3D Maze1-4NO
All Art StudioNONO
All Personal OfficeNONO
Data Pairs 1NONO
Data Pairs 2NOYES
Test Trainer 1NONO
Test Trainer 2NOYES
1-4YES
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GENERAL DISPLAY
In most of the activities, you will see a display of the status information, as well
as icons and a working window. The status information includes the player’s
name, the number of chances remaining and the score for each player. It also
shows the level and the time left in the game.
player name
chancetime left
player 1 level
player 2
LANGUAGE ARTS
WORD CHALLENGE
A meaning of a word will be displayed on the screen followed by three multiple
choices. Determine the word with the given meaning, then use Up/Down key
to choose the answer or use the mouse to answer. Press the Enter key or
the left mouse button to confirm your answer, or type in 1, 2 or 3 to answer
directly.
COMPREHENSION
A paragraph will first appear and then questions related to the paragraph with
multiple choices will be given. Use Up/Down key to choose the answer or select
the answer using the mouse. Press the Enter key or the left mouse button to
confirm your answer, or type in 1, 2 or 3 to answer directly.
SECRET WORD
Guess the secret word by typing in the correct letters. Once you press Enter
to confirm the word and it is not correct, a hint will be given. The hint includes
a correct letter. There is no Help function but you get 20 chances to find the
correct answer.
''for a correct guess (both the letter and its position)
''for an incorrect guess
''means the letter is guessed correctly but in the wrong position
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GRAMMAR QUIZ
A sentence will be displayed with one word missing. Three multiple choice answers
will appear. Use Up/Down key to choose the answer or use the mose to answer.
Press the Enter key or the left mouse button for the answer that will make the
sentence grammatically correct, or type in 1, 2 or 3 to answer directly.
PARTS OF SPEECH
A sentence will be displayed on the screen and the unit will ask you to identify
the part of speech, such as a noun or a verb, based on the given question.
Pick the best word for the answer using the mouse or the cursor control and
press Enter key.
WORD SEARCH
This activity shows a 22 x 9 matrix with 10 words missing in the puzzle. You
have to solve all 10 words in the puzzle. To locate a word use the arrow keys
or the pointer to highlight the word that you want, and then press the Enter
key or the left mouse button. You can select a word from a horizontal or vertical
direction. To change the direction of the word you are selecting, use the
icon. The icon enables you to switch back and forth between the horizontal
and vertical position.
CROSSWORD
This activity shows a 16 x 8 grid with 10 words missing in the puzzle. You have
to solve all 10 words based on the clues given. First choose a highlighted area
where a word is missing and then press the Enter key or the left mouse button.
The clue will then be provided. Input the correct word and then press the Enter
key to proceed and repeat the steps stated above.
SYNONYMS
A word and a scrambled word will be shown. Rearrange the letters of the
scrambled word to create a new word that has the same meaning as the given
word.
ANTONYMS
A word and a scrambled word will be shown. Rearrange the letters of the
scrambled word to create a new word that has the opposite meaning of the given
word.
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WORD PUZZLE
This activity shows a 16 x 8 grid. There are ten (10) words listed next to the
grid that need to be correctly placed in the grid. You have to place all ten (10)
words in the grid based on the simile given. First choose a highlighted area where
a word is missing and then press the Enter key or the left mouse button. The
clue will then be provided. Input the correct word and then press the Enter key
to proceed and repeat the steps stated above.
SOUND ALIKES
A sentence will be displayed with one word missing. Two words with the same
pronunciation will be given as choices. Select the word that fits the meaning
of the sentence. Use Up/Down key or the mouse to choose the correct answer.
Press the Enter key or the left mouse button to confirm your answer, or type
in 1 or 2 to answer directly.
SENTENCE SHUFFLE
A sentence will be shown with its words in random order. You will be asked
to reconstruct the sentence. To select a word, move the pointer to the desired
word and press the left mouse button. To place the word where you want it,
point the mouse in the space between the two words and click the left mouse
button. Once you have completed the sentence, press the Enter key to confirm
your answer.
CREATIVE WRITING
A list of writing topics and ideas will be displayed for the user. Once you select
a topic, the activity will launch the Word Processor and you can start your creative
writing. You can print your story when you have finished. (printer sold separately
)
MATHEMATICS
MATH FUN
In levels one and two, a question of either addition, subtraction, multiplication or
division will appear on the screen. Input the correct answer using the number keys
and then press the Enter key. In level three and four, a written question that includes
an addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division problem will be displayed. Choose
the answer from multiple choices and then press the Enter key.
TIME OUT!
In the two lower levels, a question of time calculation will appear on the screen.
Input the correct answer then press the Enter key. In the two higher levels,
a written question about time calculation will appear. Choose the answer from
multiple choices and then press the Enter key.
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COMMON GROUND
A question will be shown and you need to determine the lowest common multiple.
Input the correct answer and then press the Enter key to confirm your answer.
FACTOR REACTOR
A question will be shown and you need to determine the greatest common factor.
Input the correct answer and then press the Enter key to confirm your answer.
COORDINATES
This activity shows a coordinate plane and you will be asked to give the
coordinates of a point (points), or plot a point (points) with given coordinates
To input the coordinates of each point use the arrow keys or the Up or Down
icons and then press the Enter key. To plot a point, use the cursor keys or the
mouse to move the point to the area which you would like to select and then
press the Enter key.
SUM IT UP
In the two lower levels, an addition problem will appear on the screen. Input
the correct answer using the number keys and then press the Enter key. In
the two higher levels, a written question about an addition problem will appear.
Choose the answer from multiple choices and then press the Enter key.
MINUS MADNESS
In the two lower levels, a subtraction problem will appear on the screen. Input
the correct answer using the number keys and then press the Enter key. In
the two higher levels, a written question about a subtraction problem will appear.
Choose the answer from multiple choices and then press the Enter key.
MULTIPLICATION
In the two lower levels, a multiplication problem will appear on the screen. Input
the correct answer using the number keys and then press the Enter key. In
the two higher levels, a written question about a multiplication problem will appear.
Choose the answer from the multiple choices and then press the Enter key.
DIVISION
In the two lower levels, a division problem will appear on the screen. Input the
correct answer using the number keys and then press the Enter key. In the
two higher levels, a written question about a division problem will appear. Choose
the answer from the multiple choices and then press the Enter key.
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ALGEBRA ATTACK!
An algebra question will appear on the screen. Find the value of the unknown
number (X) and input the correct answer by clicking the number icon on the number
bar or typing in the number using the keyboard. Press the Enter key or click
the icon to confirm your answer. Press the key to get a simplified
Algebra function. By pressing the key, you lose one chance to answer the
question.
GEOMETRY
A 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional object appears and you will be asked to find
the area, perimeter or volume of the object. Input the correct answer by clicking
the number on the number bar or typing in the number using the keyboard. Press
the Enter key or click the icon to confirm your answer. Press the
key to show a formula. By pressing the key, you lose one chance to answer
the question.
GRAPH IT!
First a graph will appear and then a question will be asked related to the graph.
Multiple choices are given and you can select the answer by pressing Up/Down
key or you can use the mouse to select the correct answer and press the Enter
key or the left mouse button, or type in 1, 2 or 3 to answer directly.
TIC TAC 18
This activity shows a 4 x 4 matrix and you have numbers from 1 to 8. You and
the computer (or other player) take turns placing numbers into the matrix. Whoever
can create a total of 18 in either a horizontal, vertical or diagonal with 4 numbers
first wins the game. If neither player can create a total of 18, the game is a draw.
NOTE: One number can be used only once in a game.
MAGIC 24
4 numbers and 6 mathematics signs [+ - x ÷ ( )] will appear. You are expected
to use each number and a mathematics sign to create a total of 24. A number
can be used only once, but a mathematics sign can be used many times.
THIS TO THAT
In the two lower levels, a question about converting units of measurement will
appear. Input the correct answer and then press the Enter key. In the two higher
levels, a written question about converting units of measurement will appear.
Choose the correct answer from multiple choices and then press the Enter key.
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