V-tech Genius Notebook Manuel utilisateur

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Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for buying the VTech®Genius Notebook. The VTech®

Genius Notebook is your child’s launch pad into a whole world

of learning fun! In addition to language basics such as letters and

vocabulary words, the Genius Notebook introduces Spanish

through fun, graphics-enhanced games. Your child will learn basic

math, sharpen logic skills and develop musical and artistic creativity

- playing and having fun at the same time! Plus, the Genius

Notebook is loaded with other cool features such as tools to store

personal info, vivid animations, fun sound effects, snappy melodies

and a realistic keyboard and mouse.

With the Genius Notebook, your child will find that learning and

fun go hand in hand!

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• Genius Notebook

• User’s manual

• Real mouse

• Mouse pad

WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire

ties and tags are not part of this toy and should be discarded

for your child’s safety.

INTRODUCTION

LOCK KEY

LCD SCREEN

CATEGORY KEYS

KEYBOARD

CURSOR PAD

CHOICE BUTTONS

VOLUME SWITCH

ON/OFF BUTTON

CHOICE BUTTONS

DEMO BUTTON

CONTRAST SWITCH

REAL MOUSE

BUILT-IN SPEAKER

PROGRESS REPORT

BUTTON

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GETTING STARTED

POWER SOURCE

The Genius Notebook operates on 3 “AA” size batteries (UM-

3/LR6) or a VTech®9V adaptor (sold separately).

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery covers on the bottom of

the unit and open them.

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

as illustrated.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT

RECOMMENDED.

4. Close the battery covers.

NOTE: For best performance, remove all

factory-installed batteries and use new, alkaline batteries.

STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS

• Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries;

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before

being charged;

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult

supervision;

• Do not mix different types of batteries; Do not mix new and

used batteries;

• Only use batteries of the recommended or equivalent type;

• Always insert batteries properly matching the plus (+) and minus

(-) signs;

• Batteries that have run out of energy must be removed from

the toy;

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals;

• Do not use more batteries than recommended;

• Do not mix alkaline, standard(carbon-zinc) or rechargeable

(nickel-cadmium) batteries

• Remove batteries from the toy if it will not be used for an

extended period of time.

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GETTING STARTED

AC/DC ADAPTOR

Use a VTech®adaptor or any other standard adaptor that complies

with EN61558 AC/DC 9V 300mA center-positive adaptor.

Connecting the adaptor

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the adaptor jack on the back of the unit.

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

4. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.

5. Turn the unit ON.

NOTE: When the toy is not going to be in use for an extended

period of time, unplug the adaptor.

Standard for toys with adaptor

• The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old.

• Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy.

• The adaptor is not a toy.

• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid.

• Never use more than 1 adaptor.

• Do not leave plugged-in for extended periods of time.

Notice to parents

Regularly examine the adaptor, checking for damage to the cord,

plug, transformer or other parts. Do not use the adaptor if there

is any damage to it.

REAL MOUSE

Use the mouse only on a clean,

flat surface, so that the roller

ball is not damaged and the

cursor moves freely across the

screen. Use only a mouse that

is compatible with VTech®

products.

CONNECTING THE MOUSE

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the mouse jack on the back of the unit.

3. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack.

Mouse button

Mouse door

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USING THE MOUSE

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

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

CLEANING THE MOUSE

1. Following the arrows, use a screwdriver to open

the cover on the bottom of the mouse.

2. Take the ball out of the mouse and use a dry

cloth to clean the mouse and the ball.

3. Place the ball back into the mouse, place the

cover back onto the mouse and screw the cover

closed.

PRODUCT FEATURES

ON/OFF BUTTON

Turn your Genius Notebook learning toy on by pressing the On/

Off button. You can turn the unit off by pressing the On/Off button

again.

PLAY MODES

In the Genius Notebook, you can choose from 6 different

categories of play and learning:

1. Language Lab (Spanish)

2. Word Zone

3. Math Mania

4. Game Time

5. Creative Studio

6. My Tools

LEVEL SELECTION

Pressing this button will change the level of the current activity

from level one to level two and then level three. Press it again

to go back to level one. Level one is the default setting when

starting a new activity.

CONTRAST SWITCH

Adjust the image on the screen by sliding the contrast switch to

the right for higher contrast and to the left for lower contrast.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Level

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PRODUCT FEATURES

VOLUME SWITCH

Adjust the volume by sliding the volume switch to the right for

higher volume and to the left for lower volume.

ONE/TWO PLAYER MODE

Press the key on the keyboard to switch between One

Player and Two Player modes. The activities that can be played

with two players are:

• Word Train

• Talk Show

• Typing Fun

• Mouse’s Lunch

• Subtract It

• Show Time

• Costume Ball

• Hide and Seek

• Animal Shadows

• Carrot Patch

SCREEN SAVER

Pressing the Screen Saver key allows you to choose 1 of 3 screen

savers to start up after a few minutes of inactivity.

KEYBOARD LAYOUT

Your Genius Notebook has a full typing keyboard that doubles

as a music keyboard.

FUNCTION KEYS:

1. Press this button to see a short preview of your Genius

Notebook.

Player

Demo

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PRODUCT FEATURES

2. Press this button to see how you’re doing in most

activities.

Press one of these buttons to jump to the first activity of a

category.

4. Press this key to go back to the previous screen.

Use these keys to answer questions in certain activities.

6. Press this key to change the level in most activities.

7. Press this key to repeat the current question or

instruction.

8. Press this key for help in most activities.

9. Press this key to see the correct answer in most

activities.

10. Press this key to delete what you have typed.

11. Press this key to see a fun cartoon.

12. Press this key to turn the background music on and

off.

13. Press this key to change the screen saver. Each press

of the button will cycle to the next screen saver.

14. Press this key to switch between One Player and Two

Player modes.

15. Press these keys to enter different players' answers

in Two Player mode.

Progress

Report

Progress

Report

Language Lab

(French)

Maths

Mania

Word

Zone

Creative

Studio

To o l s

ame

Time

Esc

Repeat

Help

Delete

Fun

Answer

Player

Player 1 Player 2

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PRODUCT FEATURES

16. Use this cursor pad to move the cursor around the

screen or cycle the answer choices in the activities.

17. Use these keys to enter

letters in letter and word-

related activities.

18.

Use these keys to enter numbers in number-related activities.

19. Use these keys to enter

musical notes in music-

related activities.

20.

Use these keys to change instruments in music-related activities.

21. Press this key to change the melody tempo in music-

related activities.

HOW TO PLAY

ACTIVITY SELECTION

When the unit is turned on, you will be see a short opening scene

and enter the Main Menu. Here, activities will cycle onto and off

the screen automatically. You can choose an activity in one of

these ways:

1) press Enter when you see an activity you like.

2) use the cursor pad to cycle through the activities manually, and

press Enter to choose one.

3) click the mouse button when you see an activity you like.

4) type the activity number and press Enter.

EWUO

Ti Tempo

Rest

EWO

Tempo

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ACTIVITIES

If you press a category key (such as ‘Word Zone’), the menu will

jump to the first activity of that category. An activity can then be

chosen in the above ways.

PROGRESSIVE LEARNING FEATURE

In most activities, if a question is answered incorrectly in the first

round of a game, it will be repeated up to three times in later

rounds. This feature is designed to help children learn by

developing memory skills.

ANSWER

In most activities, the answer will be provided after a certain

number of tries. It will not be available in Earful of Numbers, Picture

Fun, Chat Room, Alphabet Apple, Number Bubbles, Typing Fun,

Firefly Count, Carrot Patch and all activities in the Creative Studio

and My Tools categories.

SHORT BREAK MODE

After you play five rounds in a row in any activity, you will enjoy

a fun musical break!

AUTO POWER OFF

To preserve battery power, the Genius Notebook will automatically

shut off after several minutes without input. The unit can be turned

on again by pressing .

ACTIVITIES

Your Genius Notebook includes a total of 39 activities.

Index Activity Name Category Name

01. Earful of Numbers

02. Number Votes

03. Picture Fun

04. Word Train Language Lab

05. Letter Jump

06. Mouse’s Snack

07. Chat Room

08. Talk Show

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ACTIVITIES

09. Alphabet Apple

10. Letter Disks

11. Alphabet Fishing

12. Letter Match

13. Letter Bubbles Word Zone

14. Typing Fun

15. Animal Votes

16. Mouse’s Lunch

17. Odd One Out

18. Part and Whole

19. Number Star

20. Firefly Count

21. Pick One Out

22. Number Seesaw

23. Math Votes Math Mania

24. Mouse’s Dinner

25. Shopping Spree

26. Subtract It

27. Ticktock Time

28. Show Time

29. Costume Ball

30. Hide and Seek Game Time

31. Animal Shadows

32. Carrot Patch

33. Stamp Factory

34. Party Faces Creative Studio

35. Concert Master

36. Melody Maker

37. About Me

38. My Favorites My Tools

39. Parents’ Message

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