Vtech SILVERSTREAK User Manual
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,
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all VTECH
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
®
we see
the potential in every child.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................ 1
PREPARATION.................................................................. 2
MOUSE CONNECTION ............................................................
PRINTER CONNECTION..........................................................
POWER SOURCE.....................................................................
BATTERY INSTALLATION .......................................................
BATTERY NOTICE ....................................................................
BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION .......................................
AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION..................................................
ON/OFF BUTTONS...................................................................
IF THE UNIT DOESN’T TURN ON OR STOPS
RESPONDING...........................................................................
STILL HAVING PROBLEMS? ..................................................
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF ..........................................................
CONTRAST CONTROL ............................................................
VOLUME CONTROL.................................................................
MOUSE, KEYBOARD AND CURSOR CONTROL ........... 5
MOUSE .....................................................................................
CLEANING THE MOUSE ..............................................................5
TOUCH PAD..............................................................................
SPEED SCROLLER..................................................................
KEYBOARD ..............................................................................
SPECIAL KEYS ........................................................................
CATEGORY BUTTONS...........................................................
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES.......................................11
LEVELS AND 2-PLAYER MODE............................................
GENERAL DISPLAY ...............................................................
TOOLS........................................................................................ 12
LANGUAGE ARTS ................................................................
WORD CHALLENGE ................................................................. 13
COMPREHENSION .................................................................... 13
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SECRET WORD ......................................................................... 13
GRAMMAR QUIZ ....................................................................... 13
PARTS OF SPEECH................................................................... 13
CROSSWORD ............................................................................ 14
SYNONYMS................................................................................ 14
ANTONYMS................................................................................ 14
WORD PUZZLE.......................................................................... 14
SOUND ALIKES ......................................................................... 14
SENTENCE SHUFFLE ............................................................... 14
CREATIVE WRITING.................................................................. 14
MATHEMATICS.......................................................................
MATH FUN.................................................................................. 15
TIME OUT! .................................................................................. 15
COMMON GROUND .................................................................. 15
FACTOR REACTOR................................................................... 15
COORDINATES .......................................................................... 15
SUM IT UP .................................................................................. 15
MINUS MADNESS...................................................................... 15
MULTIPLICATION ...................................................................... 16
DIVISION .................................................................................... 16
ALGEBRA ATTACK ................................................................... 16
GEOMETRY................................................................................ 16
GRAPH IT! .................................................................................. 16
THIS TO THAT ............................................................................ 16
FRACTION ACTION ................................................................... 16
NUMBER PATTERNS................................................................. 17
MATH CHALLENGE................................................................... 17
TRIVIA CHALLENGE..............................................................
LOGIC AND GAMES ..............................................................
DRAGON CHALLENGE ............................................................. 17
3D RACE RALLY ........................................................................ 18
3D TIC TAC TOE ........................................................................ 18
DISC CHALLENGE .................................................................... 18
3D MAZE .................................................................................... 19
ART STUDIO...........................................................................
CARD MAKER............................................................................ 19
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PICTURE MAKER ...................................................................... 19
PERSONAL OFFICE...............................................................
WORD PROCESSOR................................................................. 20
TELEPHONE BOOK ................................................................. 24
SCHEDULER.............................................................................. 24
SPELL CHECKER ...................................................................... 24
CALENDAR ................................................................................ 24
CONVERSION PAD.................................................................... 25
CALCULATOR............................................................................ 25
LOGO.......................................................................................... 25
LOGO BEGINNER...................................................................... 31
LOGO INTERMEDIATE .............................................................. 31
LOGO ADV ANCED..................................................................... 32
MONEY MANAGER.................................................................... 32
HOMEWORK LAB™...............................................................
DA TA P AIRS 1 ............................................................................ 32
DA TA P AIRS 2 ............................................................................ 32
TEST TRAINER 1 ....................................................................... 32
TEST TRAINER 2 ....................................................................... 32
SYSTEM SETUP .....................................................................
FILE CABINET ........................................................................... 33
QUICK TAG ................................................................................ 33
SOUND EFFECT ........................................................................ 33
BACKGROUND MUSIC ............................................................. 33
DATE & TIME.............................................................................. 33
SCORING STATISTICS .............................................................. 33
PRINTER SETUP ....................................................................... 34
TROUBLESHOOTING PRINTER ERRORS .............................. 34
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HOW TO USE AN EXPANSION CARTRIDGE.................34
ACTIVITY CARTRIDGES .................................................35
FOREIGN LANGUAGES ........................................................
TYPING CHALLENGE............................................................
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SCORING .........................................................................36
SCORING CODE ........................................................................ 36
VTECH® SILVERSTREAK™ ACTIVITIES:................................. 37
CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................38
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTECH® SILVERSTREAK™ lear ning 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 at 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
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The VTECH
range of exciting and educational activities for interactive learning! The unit’s 73 builtin activities and computer skill’s tools encourage learning in an entertaining and effective
manner.
LCD SCREEN
LED LENS
SILVERSTREAK™ is an electronic learning aid. This unit offers a wide
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CATEGORY
BUTTONS
SPEED
SCROLLER
KEYBOARD
TOUCH
PAD
LEFT MOUSE
BUTTON
RIGHT MOUSE
BUTTON
CONTRAST
CONTROL
VOLUME
CONTROL
ON
BUTTON
OFF
BUTTON
CARTRIDGE
DOOR
MOUSE
MOUSE
PAD
CARTRIDGES
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PREPARATION
MOUSE CONNECTION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the mouse jack on the back of the unit.
3. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack.
PRINTER CONNECTION
1. Make sure both the VTECH® SILVERSTREAK™ learning aid and the printer are turned
OFF.
2. Locate the printer port on the back of the VTECH® SILVERSTREAK™ learning product.
3. Connect the printer plug to the printer port.
4. Turn ON the VTECH® SILVERSTREAK™ learning product and the printer.
POWER SOURCE
The VTECH® SILVERSTREAK™ learning aid can be operated by using 6 “AA” size
batteries or a 9V 300mA AC center-positive 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 6 "AA" size batteries as illustrated.
DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
in this unit.
4. 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.
• Remove batteries from the unit when you are not going to use the unit for a long
time.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• Do not short-circuit supply terminals.
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