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Barbie™
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Dear Parent/Guardian,
Thank you for choosing the B-Smart™Learning Laptop.
Designed with fun in mind,
the B-Smart™Learning Laptop is packed with
stimulating games and activities that will
make an invaluable contribution to your child’s development.
The activities used to help further your child’s skills include language, mathematics,
memory, logic, animal corner, keyboard skills, music, games and Spanish.
The B-Smart™Learning Laptop provides a dependable and
realistic introduction to computers, and
encourages creativity and independent learning.
Learning with Barbie™is so much fun!
BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by,
and used under license from, Mattel, Inc.© 2009 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ....................................................................1
About the B-Smart™Learning Laptop
Chapter 2 ....................................................................4
Getting Started
Chapter 3 ....................................................................7
Game Rules and Selection
Chapter 4 ....................................................................9
Useful Features and Controls
Chapter 5 ..................................................................14
Activities ....................................................................14
Word............................................................................14
Maze Craze.....................................................................14
Extra Letter.....................................................................14
Mix Up............................................................................14
Butterflies .......................................................................14
Spelling T-Shirts.............................................................14
Secret Code.....................................................................15
Rhyme Time ...................................................................15
Word Match....................................................................15
Opposites ........................................................................15
Chapter 2
Getting Started
The B-Smart™Learning Laptop operates on 3 “AA” size batteries or a 6V AC/DC
adaptor (not included).
Battery Installation
1. Make sure the unit is turned off.
2. Open the battery cover at the back of the unit using a coin or straight blade
screwdriver.
3. Insert 3 “AA” size batteries. (Note the correct polarity: +, - ).
4. Replace the cover.
AC/DC Adaptor Connection
Please turn off the unit before plugging in the AC/DC adaptor to prevent damage
to the unit. Plug the adaptor into the adaptor jack (center positive type) located on
the left hand side of the unit. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.
Caution
• Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries together.
• Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
• Remove all batteries when replacing.
• Remove batteries if the unit is not going to be used for long periods of time.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging them.
• Rechargeable batteries should only be charged under adult supervision.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
Caution
• The unit must not be connected to a power supply greater than 6V.
• Only use the recommended adaptor.
• The adaptor is not a toy.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Toys liable to be cleaned with liquid should be
disconnected from the power source before
cleaning.
• Due to AC/DC adaptor connection this product is not suitable for children under 3 years to use
without adult supervision.
Mouse Connection
1. Ensure the unit is turned off.
2. Open the panel on the right hand side of the unit and plug the mouse into the
mouse jack.
3. Turn the unit ON.
4. To ensure the mouse is kept clean, use it on a clean mouse pad.
Starting the B-Smart™Learning Laptop
Open the unit by pushing on the jewel situated on the laptop cover. The lid
will spring open and the unit will turn on automatically.
Alternatively, if the unit is already open, turn on the B-Smart™Learning
Laptop using the button located on the top right hand corner of the
keyboard. At the end of a session, remember to turn off the power by pressing
the same button.
Auto-off
If there is no input on the unit after a few minutes, the unit says “See you
soon” and automatically turns itself off to conserve power. To start playing
again, just press the button to turn the unit back on.
The main category selection menu will automatically scroll to the next category every 5 seconds.
The player can also use the left and right arrow keys to scroll to the next category and press enter
to select. Alternatively, the mouse can
be used to move between the categories and then clicking
the left mouse key to select. All the games under a category
are listed in the game selection menu.
The player can use the mouse or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the activity names
and press to play. Alternatively, the player can press one of the instant access buttons
to go straight to a particular game category. Every 15 seconds if the unit is idle, Barbie®will say
“Press enter to select a category”.
Attempts
In most activities the player will have three attempts per question. Barbie®will reveal the correct
answer after three incorrect attempts.
If there is no input after 30 seconds, Barbie®will repeat the instruction prompt.
Scoring
At the end of each game round (consisting of ten questions), after the successful completion of
all levels in an activity, or if the time is up a summary score screen will be shown so the player
can see how well they have done. A ‘Play Again?’ screen will appear and the player can choose if
they want to play again or exit and choose another activity.
Time Limit
For most games, the player has from 30 to 90 seconds to answer depending upon the type of
question and game.
Language
All the activities have English instructions. The Spanish games also have English instructions but
teach Spanish vocabulary words.
Arrow Keys
Use the arrow keys to make a selection or to navigate in the games.
Directional Cursor Pad
The B-Smart™Learning Laptop comes with a directional cursor pad below the
keyboard.
The pad can be pushed up, down, left or right to move the cursor on screen for
selection and navigation in the games. To submit an answer, press the left
button.
Settings
Use the volume and contrast controls located at the top left of the
keyboard. The choices are high, medium and low.
Demo
Press to see a demonstration of some of the exciting features and activities
in the B-Smart™Learning Laptop.
Help
Press the key for extra hints to a question. Using this function will
reduce the total score for the current question. Not all games have this function.
Repeat
Press the key to repeat a question or an instruction.
ESC
Press to exit the game and return to the previous menu.
Backlight Key
Press the key to turn the LCD backlight on and off.
Shape Keys
The player can use the keys in the game Ready, Steady, Go! to submit their answer.
Answer
Press the key to reveal the correct answer to a question. The player needs to think carefully
before pressing this key as no points will be awarded for that question.
Delete
Pressing deletes the previously entered letter or number.
Enter
Pressing submits an answer.
Barbie™ Silhouette
Press the key to play short fun animation with music.
Environment Icon
Press the key to play short fun animation on helping to save the environment.
Global Greetings Icon
Press the key to learn how to say simple greetings in another language.
Shift
Hold down the key and the math symbol keys to access the second function. This can be used in
the game Calculator
.
Space Bar
The space bar functions in the games Calculator, Bounce and Shoe Blitz.
Calculator: use the arrow keys to move around the number pad and press space bar to submit the
number.
Bounce: press space bar to repair the gap.
Shoe Blitz: press space bar to change the color of the shoe box.
Barbie™Expansion Cards
Do not scratch or damage the metal contact plate of the Barbie™ Expansion Card.
1. Insert the Barbie™ Expansion Card into the expansion card slot located on the right hand side
of the unit.
2. The current activity is interrupted and the Barbie™ Expansion Card animation begins.
3. After the title screen, a menu screen appears with two direction icons and a title of one of the
activities included on the Barbie™ Expansion Card.
Flower Power ............................................................. 15
Plurals ........................................................................ 15
Capitals ...................................................................... 16
Facts Fax .................................................................... 16
Punctuation Puzzle..................................................... 16
Mathematics........................................................ 16
Addition ..................................................................... 16
Subtraction................................................................. 16
Operations.................................................................. 16
Equations ................................................................... 17
Picture Sums .............................................................. 17
Butterfly Whiz ........................................................... 17
Speedy Sums.............................................................. 17
Birthday Candles ....................................................... 17
Raining Shapes .......................................................... 17
Shapes On Ice ............................................................17
Kitty Rescue............................................................... 18
Carrot Feast................................................................ 18
Checkout Counter ...................................................... 18
More Or Less ............................................................. 18
Food Scales ................................................................ 18
Tick Tock ................................................................... 18
Calculator................................................................... 18
Memory................................................................. 19
Dolphin Jump............................................................. 19
Critters ....................................................................... 19
Music .......................................................................23
Catch The Beat ...........................................................23
Melody Groove...........................................................23
Music Maestro ............................................................23
Rock Out.....................................................................23
Games......................................................................23
Basketball Hoops........................................................23
Dazzling Surprise........................................................23
Cake Craze..................................................................24
Bounce ........................................................................24
Shoe Blitz....................................................................24
Butterfly Flight ...........................................................24
Lucky Dip ...................................................................24
Crystal Ball .................................................................24
Star Sign......................................................................24
Spanish ...................................................................25
Búsqueda de Palabras .................................................25
El Género....................................................................25
Adivinanzas ................................................................25
Plurales .......................................................................25
Letras Despistadas ......................................................25
A Deletrear..................................................................25
Mariposas....................................................................26
Mecanografía ..............................................................26
Máxima Concentración...............................................26
Chapter 6 ..........................................................26
Troubleshooting
Matching Pairs ........................................................... 19
Ready, Steady, Go!.................................................... 19
Hide N’ Seek.............................................................. 19
Shapes ........................................................................ 19
Logic ....................................................................... 20
Shopping .................................................................... 20
Sequence Cheer ......................................................... 20
What’s Next? ............................................................. 20
Balloon Parade ........................................................... 20
Shadows..................................................................... 20
Mirror Image.............................................................. 20
Spot The Difference................................................... 20
One Of A Kind........................................................... 21
Recycle ...................................................................... 21
Feeding Frenzy .......................................................... 21
Cooking Safety .......................................................... 21
Animal Corner................................................... 21
Chow Time ................................................................ 21
Animal Mystery ......................................................... 21
Pawprint Puzzler ........................................................ 21
Keyboard Skills................................................. 22
Water The Flowers ....................................................22
Face Maker ................................................................ 22
Hyper Typer ............................................................... 22
Puppy Chase .............................................................. 22
Letter Express ............................................................ 22
Letter Shower............................................................. 22
Earphone jack
AC/DC adaptor jack
Battery and adaptor
requirements
Battery cover
Mouse jack
Unit
Handle
Chapter 1
About the B-Smart™Learning Laptop
Features
70 English and 10 Spanish Activities!
• Word
• Mathematics
• Memory
• Logic
• Animal Corner
• Keyboard Skills
• Music
• Games
• Spanish
Multimedia
• Digital sound and animation
B-Smart™
Learning Laptop
For Ages 5 & Up
Product does not have INTERNET or data storage capabilities.
