VTech XL Series User Manual

User’s Manual

ClassMaster™ Notebook

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, we know that kids hav e a lot to juggle these days - b usy school sched-

At ules, sports, extracurricular activities, and of course, homework. That’s why we created the XL Series™ — an innovative line of portable learning companions designed to fit the always on-the-go lifestyle of your school-aged child. The XL Series™ is a powerful system of learning tools that helps give your child the much-needed competitive edge in school through fun, age appropriate activities — and helps them learn essential skills. Created with portability in mind, XL products have a sleek, compact design in both handheld and notebook formats that allow kids to bring the learning fun anywhere, anytime. Plus, all the XL Series™ products are easily connectable to a PC and the Internet. Using the vPort accessory, kids can wirelessly access reference tools or download new educational activity sets for their XL Series™ products.

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ClassMaster™ Notebook

Thank you for purchasing the

VTech

ClassMaster™ Notebook learning to y . The

ClassMaster™ Notebook is a sleek, computer-connected learning device in a

compact design that provides kids age 9+ with a competitive edge in the classroom. ClassMaster features po werful school tools as well as fun game-style activi- ties where children can practise key skills such as gr ammar, reading comprehension and advanced math. ClassMaster also allows kids to research information, access the web, and practise important writing and communication skills. Children can express themselves with tools such as a dynamic word processor, dictionary and a thesaurus. Get connected to school success. Excel with the XL Series™!

We at VTech® are committed to providing the best possible products to entertain and educate your child. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the US, 1-800-267-7377 in Canada, or (01235) 546810 in the UK.

INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 1

PREPARATION ............................................................ 2

GETTING STARTED ...................................................................... 2

CONNECTING THE MOUSE ............................................................. 2

CONNECTING A PRINTER .............................................................. 2

POWER SOURCE......................................................................... 2

BATTERY INSTALLATION ............................................................... 3

STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS ...................................................... 3

AC ADAPTOR ............................................................................. 4

USING THE AC ADAPTOR ............................................................................................. 4

STANDARD FOR TRANSFORMER TOYS ....................................................................... 4

NOTICE TO PARENT...................................................................................................... 4

BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION .................................................... 5

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF ................................................................. 5

IF YOUR ClassMaster™ Notebook STOPS WORKING OR DOESN’T TURN ON . 5

RESETTING YOUR ClassMaster™ Notebook ........................................ 5

RECONFIGURING YOUR ClassMaster™ Notebook ..................................5

MOUSE .................................................................... 6

CONNECTING THE MOUSE ........................................................................................... 6

USING THE MOUSE ...................................................................................................... 6

CLEANING THE MOUSE ................................................................................................ 6

PLAYER GUIDE ........................................................... 7

SPECIAL ICONS .......................................................................... 7

CONTRAST/VOLUME CONTROL BUTTON ............................................ 7

GENERAL BUTTONS ..................................................................... 7

Power Button ................................................................................................................ 7

Main Menu Button ........................................................................................................ 7

Creation Station Button ................................................................................................. 7

Print Screen Button ....................................................................................................... 7

Sync Button .................................................................................................................. 7

IR Button.......................................................................................................................7

KEYBOARD & CURSOR PAD............................................ 8

BASIC OPERATION....................................................... 9

MOVING THE CURSOR FROM ONE FIELD TO ANOTHER ........................... 9

CONFIRMING A SELECTION OR COMMAND ..........................................9

SELECTING A FOLDER ...................................................................9

SELECTING OPTIONS FROM A PULL-DOWN MENU ................................ 9

LAUNCH THE ACTION MENU ............................................................9

INTRODUCTION TO COMMON COMMANDS ........................ 10

CREATING A NEW DOCUMENT ....................................................... 10

EDITING A DOCUMENT ................................................................ 10

DELETING DOCUMENT(S) ............................................................. 10

COPYING/CUTTING AND PASTING TEXT ............................................ 11

SORTING RECORDS OR FILES........................................................ 11

SEARCHING FOR RECORDS OR FILES .............................................. 11

PRINTING A RECORD OR FILE........................................................ 11

SAVING A DOCUMENT ................................................................. 11

MANAGING YOUR PROGRAMS ....................................... 12

OPEN A PROGRAM ..................................................................... 12

DELETE A PROGRAM .................................................................. 12

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS ........................................ 12

SCHOOL TOOLS......................................................................... 12

DICTIONARY ............................................................................................................... 12

NETLINK ENCYCLOPEDIA ........................................................................................... 12

PERIODIC CHART ....................................................................................................... 12

SIMPLE CALCULATOR ................................................................................................ 13

SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR .......................................................................................... 14

ADVANCED WORD PROCESSOR ................................................................................ 15

LANGUAGE LAB .......................................................................................................... 16

UNIT CONVERTER ...................................................................................................... 16

TYPING CHALLENGE .................................................................................................. 17

CLASS SCHEDULE ...................................................................................................... 17

GRAMMAR CORRECTION ........................................................................................... 17

READING COMPREHENSION ...................................................................................... 17

GEOMETRY ................................................................................................................. 18

PRE-ALGEBRA ............................................................................................................ 18

ENTERTAINMENT ....................................................................... 18

SOLITAIRE .................................................................................................................. 18

DOMINO CRISIS ......................................................................................................... 19

FENCES ....................................................................................................................... 19

BALLOON BLOW OUT ................................................................................................. 19

BRIXX ......................................................................................................................... 20

CATCH IT! ................................................................................................................... 20

SOCCER ...................................................................................................................... 20

REVERSI ..................................................................................................................... 21

3D TIC TAC TOE .......................................................................................................... 21

PEGGED ...................................................................................................................... 21

PUZZLER .................................................................................................................... 22

MUSIC PLAYER........................................................................................................... 22

TRIVIA ........................................................................................................................ 23

BIO-TRIVIA ................................................................................................................. 23

TECH-TRIVIA .............................................................................................................. 23

MY WORLD .............................................................................. 24

ADDRESS BOOK ......................................................................................................... 24

PERSONAL PROFILE................................................................................................... 24

CALENDAR.................................................................................................................. 25

MEMO PAD ................................................................................................................. 25

TO DO LIST ................................................................................................................. 26

DIARY ......................................................................................................................... 26

CREATIVITY ............................................................................. 27

CREATION STATION .................................................................................................... 27

ART WORK STUDIO .................................................................................................... 27

ANIMATION EDITOR ................................................................................................... 29

MUSIC COMPOSER .................................................................................................... 29

ACCESSORIES .......................................................................... 30

MY SETUP .................................................................................................................. 30

ON BOARD HELP ........................................................................................................ 31

FILE AND UPLOAD MANAGER .................................................................................... 32

WORLD TIME .............................................................................................................. 32

WELCOME .................................................................................................................. 32

Sync ...................................................................... 33

VTech vPort.............................................................................. 33

Add a New User Account in Desktop Software ..................................... 33

Syncing Your ClassMaster™ Notebook with Your Computer .................... 34

Adding New Activities into Your ClassMaster™ Notebook ....................... 34

III

Deleting Activities From Your ClassMaster™ Notebook ......................... 35

Uploading Files From Your ClassMaster™ Notebook to Your Computer ...... 35

IR.......................................................................... 36

Effective Working Position for IR Communication ................................ 37

TROUBLE SHOOTING................................................... 38

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY....................... 39

TECHNICAL SUPPORT.................................................. 39

FCC NOTICE ............................................................. 40

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for buying the VTech® ClassMaster™ Notebook learning aid! We at VTech are committed to providing the best possible products to entertain and educate your child. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.

ClassMaster™ Notebook is one of the VTech

learning aid that challenges young minds with 47 activities ranging from word, math and logic games, to school tools like Unit Converter.

Front

™

Caps Lock Indicator

Insert Indicator

Power Indicator

Power Button

Adapter Port

Keyboard

Esc

Tab

Caps Lock

Symbol

ClassMaster

Shift

Insert

Notebook

Creation

Main

Station

Alt

CE C

XL Series™ products. It is an electronic

Print Screen Button

Sync

Screen

(

Action

+ =

Backspace

}

{

]

[

;

? /

Home

Delete

Enter

Page

Shift

Page

End

Down

Help

Device Lock

LCD Screen

Volume

Control

Contrast

Control

Main Menu

Creation Station

Sync

IR Button

Reset

Left Button

Right Button

Cursor Pad

Back

Mouse Port Printer Port

irPort

PREPARATION

GETTING STARTED

Please remove tab from the backup battery cover located on the back of ClassMaster™ Notebook before playing, otherwise the saved information might be lost.

CONNECTING THE MOUSE

• Make sure the unit is off.

• Locate the mouse port on the back of the unit and plug the mouse into it.

CONNECTING A PRINTER

• Make sure both your unit and the printer are off.

• Only the VTech® VT-41 is compatible with your unit.

• Locate the printer port on the back of the unit and plug the printer cable into it

• Tu rn the unit on, then turn the printer on

POWER SOURCE

ClassMaster™ Notebook operates on 4 “AA” size batteries (UM-3 / LR6) or VTech® 9V

adaptor (sold separately).

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Open the battery cover on the bottom of the unit.

3. Insert 4 new “AA” batteries (UM-3 / LR6) as illustrated.

DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES in this unit.

4. Close the battery cover.

NOTE: Remove all pre-installed batteries and the use

of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.

STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged;

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged;

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision;

• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed;

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used;

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity;

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy;

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited;

• The toy is not to be connected to more than recommended number of power supplies.

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

Use VTech® or any standard adaptor complying with EN61558 DC 9V 300mA AC centre-positive adaptor.

USING THE AC ADAPTOR

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the adaptor jack on the left side of the unit.

3. Insert the adaptor plug into the unit’s adaptor jack.

4. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.

5. Tu rn the unit ON.

NOTE: If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound seems weak, it may be the result of

the adaptor connection. Turn the unit OFF and unplug the adaptor for 15 seconds. Next, plug the adaptor back in and turn the unit ON. If the problem persists, it may be the result of the adaptor’s wiring or the unit.

Do not leave the adaptor plugged in for long periods of time if the unit is not in use.

STANDARD FOR TRANSFORMER TOYS

• The toy is not intended for children under 3 years old;

• The toy must only be used with the recommended transformer;

• The transformer is not a toy;

• To ys liable to be cleaned with liquid are to be disconnected from the transformer before

cleaning;

• The toy is not to be connected to more than recommended number of power supplies.

NOTICE TO PARENT

The transformer used with the toy is to be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts, and that, in the event of such damage, the toy must not be used with this transformer until the damage has been repaired.

BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION

ClassMaster™ Notebook comes with a backup already installed. Before using the unit,

remove the protective strip from the backup battery by pulling on the plastic tab. To avoid damage to the unit from leaky batteries, replace the backup battery at least once a year.

To replace the backup battery:

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Using a a small cross-head screwdriver, loosen the battery cover.

3. Insert 1 CR2032 size battery as illustrated.

4. Close the battery cover and tighten the screws to secure the battery cover.

Important: While replacing the backup battery, the 4 “AA” 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 saved information.

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

If ClassMaster™ Notebook does not receive any input for several minutes, the unit will automatically shut off to save power. After the automatic shut-off is activated, you will need to press the

We recommend that you turn the unit OFF when not playing with it. If ClassMaster™ Notebook is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries and unplug the adaptor.

button to turn the unit ON

IF YOUR ClassMaster™ Notebook STOPS WORKING OR DOESN’T TURN ON

• Check your batteries. Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly.

• Insert the tip of a paperclip (or a similar object without a sharp tip) into the small hole

labeled “Reset” on unit.

• If you are still having problems, visit our website at www.vport.com for troubleshooting tips.

RESETTING YOUR ClassMaster™ Notebook

If your unit freezes up or stops responding, you can insert the tip of a paperclip (or a similar object without a sharp tip) into the small hole labeled “RESET” and restart your unit.

RECONFIGURING YOUR ClassMaster™ Notebook

If you want to erase all of the information and restore the unit to the factory setting on the ClassMaster™ Notebook, press the Power button while at the same time as inserting a paperclip (or a similar object without a sharp tip) into the small hole labeled ‘RESET’. Make sure you release the paperclip prior to the Power button.

MOUSE

Left mouse button

Mouse door

Once the mouse is installed, you may move the cursor around the screen freely. The mouse has a roller ball in it; therefore, it should be used on a clean, flat surface. The mouse is compatible with VTech® products only.

Right mouse button

CONNECTING THE MOUSE

• Make sure the unit is off.

• Locate the mouse port on the back of the unit and plug the mouse into it.

USING THE MOUSE

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

2. Click the left mouse button to make a selection.

3. Click the right mouse button to open or close the action menu.

CLEANING THE MOUSE

1. Use a screwdriver to open the cover on the bottom of the mouse (twist in the direction of the arrows).

2. Ta ke the ball out of the mouse and use a dry cloth to clean the contents of the mouse and the ball.

3. Place the ball back in the mouse, place the cover back on the mouse, and use the screwdriver to twist the cover closed.

PLAYER GUIDE

Caps Lock

SPECIAL ICONS

Caps Lock: Indicates capital letters locked or unlocked

Insert: Indicates whether you are typing over

existing information or inserting new info

Power: Indicates the unit is on or off

Insert

Power

CONTRAST/VOLUME CONTROL BUTTON

• Slide the Volume control to adjust the loudness of the sound.

• Slide the Contrast Control to adjust the darkness/lightness level of the screen.

GENERAL BUTTONS

Power Button

Press this button to turn the unit ON. Press it again to turn the unit OFF.

Main Menu Button

Press this button to return to Main Menu at any time.

Creation Station Button

Press this button to go to the Creation Station activity directly.

Print Screen Button

Press this button to print what is displayed on the screen. ClassMaster™ Notebook is compatible with VTech’s VT-41 printer only.

Sync Button

Press this button to Sync with PC.

IR Button

Press this button to launch the action menu with IrSend or IrReceive command.

KEYBOARD & CURSOR PAD

Here are some special function keys:

Esc

Tab

Caps Lock

Shift

Symbol

Insert

Alt

Space

Action

Backspace

Delete

Enter

Help

Arrow Keys

Cursor Pad

Press to exit the current activity

Press to move the blinking cursor forward

Press to type in capital letters, press again to type in lower case letters

Hold the Shift key down to type letters in upper case

Press to display the Symbol screen

Toggle between Insert mode (add new info) and Overwriting mode (typing over existing info)

Press together with other keys to access a special function

Press to insert a space between words or letters

Press to open the Action menu

Press to delete any character to the left of the cursor

Press to delete selected files, symbols, words or phrases

Press to confirm your selection

Press to see the help information available for the current program

Use these four keys to move the cursor up, down, left and right

Use the Cursor Pad a lot like your mouse. To move the pointer around the screen, put your finger on the pad and move it around. The buttons on the Cursor Pad sides have the same functions as the buttons on the mouse — to view options and make selections.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

GETTING STARTED

CONNECTING THE MOUSE

CONNECTING A PRINTER

POWER SOURCE

BATTERY INSTALLATION

STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS

AC ADAPTOR

USING THE AC ADAPTOR

STANDARD FOR TRANSFORMER TOYS

NOTICE TO PARENT

BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

IF YOUR ClassMaster™ Notebook STOPS WORKING OR DOESN’T TURN ON

RESETTING YOUR ClassMaster™ Notebook

RECONFIGURING YOUR ClassMaster™ Notebook

MOUSE

CONNECTING THE MOUSE

USING THE MOUSE

CLEANING THE MOUSE

PLAYER GUIDE

SPECIAL ICONS

CONTRAST/VOLUME CONTROL BUTTON

GENERAL BUTTONS

Power Button

Main Menu Button

Creation Station Button

Print Screen Button

Sync Button

IR Button

KEYBOARD & CURSOR PAD