VTech TWO SMART LAPTOP User Manual

Dear Parent:
At VTech® 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® 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.
INTRODUCTION........................................................................... 1
POWER SOURCE......................................................................... 2
BATTERIES INSTALLATION....................................................................2
BATTERY NOTICE.....................................................................................2
THE HANDHELD UN IT ................................................................ 3
TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF .................................................................3
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF ...........................................................................3
CONTRAST SWITCH ................................................................................3
VOLUME SWITCH .....................................................................................4
CURSOR PAD ............................................................................................4
MULTIPLE CHOICE BUTTONS ...............................................................4
MENU KEY..................................................................................................4
KEYBOARD DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS................... 4
LETTER KEYS ............................................................................................5
NUMBER KEYS ..........................................................................................5
OTHER FUNCTIONS KEYS......................................................................5
TO BEGIN PLAY ........................................................................... 6
LEVELS .......................................................................................... 6
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES ................................................. 6
SPELLING/VOCABULARY.......................................................................6
MATHEMATICS .........................................................................................7
LOGIC GAMES AND MUSIC ...................................................................8
SCORING .....................................................................................11
TIME LIMITS ...............................................................................12
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 12
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech® TwoSmart™ Laptop learning product. We at VTech® are committed to providing the highest quality products to entert ain and educate your child. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services Depar tment at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
TwoSmart™ Laptop learning laptop is designed wit h 22 activities including
a special Pet care feature. The screen even detaches for handheld learning and games! The built-in activities include spelling/vocabulary, mathematics, logic games and music. Featuring a full QWERT Y keyboard and friendly Pets to guide you through the program, your child!
TwoSmart™ Laptop is bound to be a hit with
On/Off Switch
Menu Multiple
Choice Buttons
Contrast Switch
Multiple Choice Buttons
4 Direction
Cursor Pad
Volume Switch
Pet Zone
Button
Keyboard
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POWER SOURCEPOWER SOURCE
POWER SOURCE
POWER SOURCEPOWER SOURCE
VTech® TwoSmart™ Laptop learning product operates on 3 “AAA” size batteries.
BATTERIES INSTALLATION
Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
Det ach the handheld piece from the keyboar d.
Locate the battery cover on the back of the
handheld piece and use a screwdriver to loosen the screw.
Insert 3 “AAA” batteries as illustrated.
Replace the battery cover and tighten the
screw to secure the battery cover.
DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES in this unit.
(The use of alkaline batteries is recommended for best performance.)
BATTERY NOTICEBATTERY NOTICE
BATTERY NOTICE
BATTERY NOTICEBATTERY NOTICE
Install batteries correctly obser ving the polarity (+,-) signs to avoid
leakage.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not use batteries of different types.
Remove exhausted or new batteries from equipment 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.
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
NOTE: If the program suddenly stops working, please follow these steps:
Please turn the unit OFF.
Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
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. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
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THE HANDHELD UNITTHE HANDHELD UNIT
THE HANDHELD UNIT
THE HANDHELD UNITTHE HANDHELD UNIT
For ultimate port ability the screen can be detached to be used as a handheld piece. To remove the handheld piece, make sure your
TwoSmart™ Laptop
learning product is turned OFF. Then pressing the lock on the back of the screen, gently pull it out from the keyboard. To dock it, place it firmly in the keyboard cradle.
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Handheld unit lock On/Off
When the Screen is docked in the Keyboard: 22 activities Handheld mode: 17 activities (the same activities as the docked position except
Word Tutor, Type With Me, Spelling, Pet Zone and Music Maker)
TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF
To turn on or off your V Tech® TwoSmart™ Laptop learning product, push the ON/OFF switch located on the top r ight of the handheld unit to the left to toggle on/off.
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF
If there is no input into VTech® TwoSmart™ Laptop learning product for 5 minutes, the unit will automatically shut OFF to save power. To restart, push the ON/OFF switch.
If you will not be using the unit for a long period of time, it is best to remove the batteries.
CONTRAST SWITCH
Adjust the image on the screen by sliding the Contrast Switch to the left or to the right.
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VOLUME SWITCH
Adjust the volume by sliding the Volume Switch to the r ight to raise the volume and to the left to lower the volume.
CURSOR PAD
Use the 4 direction Cursor Pad to move the on-screen cur sor to the right, left, up or down.
MULTIPLE CHOICE BUTTONS
There are two sets of multiple choice buttons, one on the keyboard and one on the handheld.
In most activities, 3 answer choices will be offered. Press the 1st button for the top choice, press the 2nd button for the middle choice and press the 3rd button for the last choice.
MENU KEY
Press the MENU key to access the category menu and select a category by pressing the ENTER key or the 3r d MULTIPLE CHOICE button. After player has selected a categor y, he/she may select an activity within that categor y. Press this button at any time during game play to select a new category.
KEYBOARD DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONSKEYBOARD DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS
KEYBOARD DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS
KEYBOARD DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONSKEYBOARD DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS
While playing any of the activities when the handheld is docked in t he laptop, you can use the keyboard to type in your answers. In t his section, we’ll take a look at each of the keys on the keyboard.
The VTech® keyboard.
TwoSmart™ Laptop learning product has a full alphanumeric
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LETTER KEYS
Use the Letter keys when inputting answers for word related activities (Word Tutor, Type With Me and Spelling). They follow the same pattern as a st andard computer keyboard.
NUMBER KEYS
Use the NUMBER keys when inputting answers in all math-related activities (Addition and Subtraction). The number keys can also be used for select a melody from the Music Box activity or to care for your pet.
The 6 care functions are: Key 1 - Food Key 2 - Bath Key 3 - Play Key 8 - Love Key 9 - Status Key 0 - New Pet
OTHER FUNCTIONS KEYS
Press the button to directly access the Pet Zone. Press the three MULTIPLE CHOICE buttons to select the answer next to it on
the screen. In some activities, the 3rd button is functioned as the ENTER key. Press the CURSOR keys to move t he on-screen cursor up, down, left or right. Press the ENTER key af ter you have typed your selected answer to a question. Press the ANSWER key to find the correct answer to any question. Press the DELETE key to erase the letters before you press the ENTER key. Press the HINT key if you need help within an activity. It will give you some
help for the question you are answering. Press the LEVEL key to change between level 1 and 2 within an acitivity. Press the PLAY VIDEO to view a short animation of the Pet.
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