V-tech Ultra Power Mouse Manuel utilisateur
User’s Manual
© 2002 VTech
Printed in China
TM
Ultra Power Mouse
91-01144-004-000
25
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 technolo-
gies 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.
21800 I/M 14/1 3/28/99, 13:3125
26
INDEX
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 1
POWER SOURCE ........................................................................ 1
HOW TO INSERT BATTERIES ...................................................... 2
AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION ...................................................... 3
EARPHONE CONNECTION ......................................................... 3
ABOUT YOUR MOUSE ............................................................ 3-4
CONNECTING A PRINTER .......................................................... 5
KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 6-7
THE KEYBOARD ......................................................................... 7
KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 8-9
SHIFT ACTIVATE FUNCTION KEYS ............................................ 10
LED SIGNAL LIGHT DESCRIPTION ........................................... 10
ON-SCREEN STATUS TOOLS .............................................. 11-12
CONTROL BUTTONS .......................................................... 12-13
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES ............................................. 14-21
SCORING ........................................................................... 21-22
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 23
21800 I/M 14/1 3/28/99, 13:3126
1
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit. 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.
The VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit contains 40 entertaining and educational
activities and hundreds of animated graphics and vocabulary words. Each activity
reviews a specific skill to enhance your child’s development.
The VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit features on-screen selection just like a real
computer. Children have an opportunity to develop their computer skills using the fully
functioning mouse and computer – like keyboard. The VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™
unit is so fun and easy to use, your children won’t even realize they are learning.
Release Lock LCD Overlay
Typing keyboard
Contrast-Switch
Volume-Switch
Membrane
Mouse
AC Adaptor Port
Printer Port
Battery Cover
Handle
Mouse Pad
POWER SOURCE
The VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit operates on 4 “AA” batteries or a 9V
300mA AC center-positive adaptor.
21800 I/M 14/1 3/28/99, 13:311
2
HOW TO INSERT BATTERIES
To insert batteries, remove the battery cover on
the bottom of the unit. Place the batteries in
the compartment and make certain to match the
+ and - markings correctly. After inserting the
batteries, replace the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
•Install batteries correctly observing the polarity
(+, –) signs to avoid leakage.
•Do not use NiCd rechargeable batteries. (However the use
of Rayovac Renewable alkaline batteries is acceptable.)
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not use batteries of different types.
•Remove batteries from equipment when it will not be in use for a long time.
•Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
•Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
•Batteries should be installed by an adult or with adult supervision.
•The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
NOTE:
If for some reason the program/activity stops working, then please follow these steps:
• Please turn the unit OFF.
• Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries or disconnecting the adaptor.
• Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries or reconnect the
adaptor.
• 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.
21800 I/M 14/1 3/28/99, 13:312
3
AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION
Use a standard 9V 300mA AC center-positive adaptor.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the adaptor jack on the side 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.
Do not leave the adaptor plugged in for long periods of time if the unit is not in use.
EARPHONE CONNECTION
Use earphone with an appropriate earphone plug.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the earphone jack on the rear of the product.
3. Insert the earphone plug into the unit’s earphone jack.
4. Turn the unit ON.
After finishing the above procedure, check if the earphones are working. If not, repeat
the above procedure.
NOTE: If the earphones still don’t work, check with another appropriate earphone.
If the problem still exists, it may be the result of the earphone jack wiring
or the unit. Please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-
2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
ABOUT YOUR MOUSE
Your mouse is specially designed for the VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit.
Turn ON your VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit. The first thing you will see on
the screen will be the opening animation. After the opening animation you will see
the category selection appear on the screen. Use your mouse to highlight a category.
After selecting a category, use the mouse to highlight an activity. Click on the activity
and start.
21800 I/M 14/1 3/28/99, 13:313
4
Your mouse is very easy to use. The mouse has a roller ball in it and therefore
should be used on a flat surface. The VTECH®mouse pad provided with the unit
is ideal. Please keep your mouse pad clean. See Descriptions of Activities for more
details of how to use your mouse.
When in games with only one function,
left button will serve as ENTER key, while
the right key will serve as ESC function.
When in games with dual functions, the
left button will act as a SELECT button.
The right button will be the CONFIRM key.
The ‘ARROW’shows the
unlocking direction. Lock
by pushing the‘ARROW’
in the opposite.
21800 I/M 14/1 3/28/99, 13:314
5
CONNECTING A PRINTER
STEP 1: Turn OFF your VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit.
STEP 2: Plug the connector at the end of the printer cable into the printer
port on the rear of the unit.
STEP 3: Turn ON the VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit and the printer. After
the opening animation, press the PRINT key, and you will see a box
with printing functions.
STEP 4: Select the PRINTER SETUP item.
STEP 5: You will see a list of compatible printers. Select the printer that matches
your printer at home and press ENTER. Then your printer setup is
now complete.
The selected printer setup will be kept in the memory until you select another printer
or shut down the unit.
Before selecting a printer, make sure the printer is correctly connected to the
VTech®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit using the printer cables. After setting up the
printer, you can print where the option is available. Please use a black and white
ink cartridge with your printer. If not, this will cause an error and the unit will
not be able to print.
Printer list for all connectable printers in US/UK:
VTECH VT-35 HP DESKJET 340
CANON BJ-30 HP DESKJET 400
CANON BJ GENERIC HP DESKJET 600
CANON BJC-250 HP DESKJET 670C
CANON BJC-255 HP DESKJET 690C
CANON BJC-4200 HP DESKJET GENERIC
CANON BJC-4300 HP LASTERJET 5L
CANON BJC GENERIC HP LASTERJET GENERIC
EPSON STYLUS GENERIC LEXMARK 1020 BE
21800 I/M 14/1 3/28/99, 13:315
6
KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION AND
FUNCTIONS
THE CATEGORY SELECTOR
The VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit features a convenient one-touch selector
for the 5 activity categories. You can choose the categories or the functions simply
by pressing the following buttons: VOCABULARY, MATHEMATICS, TRIVIA, TOOLS,
LOGIC & GAMES, & 7 special functions, ON, OFF, DEMO, QUICK TAG, CARTRIDGE,
PLAYER, LEVEL.
ONE-TOUCH FUNCTION KEYS
Press this key to turn the unit ON.
Press this key to turn the unit OFF (If there is no input for a
few minutes, the unit will automatically shut off to save power)
Press this key to show the demonstration of the current activity
This is a special feature for you to save your favorite questions
& play again. All activities in the VOCABULARY, MATHEMATICS,
& TRIVIA categories apply. The feature can save 5 questions
among the above categories.
1. Guide Words
2. Spelling
3. Word
Challenge
4. Plurals
5. Antonyms
6. Synonyms
7. Anagrams
8. Spelling Builder
9. Code Words
10. Letter Grab
11. Word Guess
12. Analogies
13. Word Order
1. Addition
2. Subtraction
3. Multiplication
4. Math Fun
5. Mind Challenge
6. Missing Sign
7. Time Tutor
8. Time Change
9. Equation Puzzle
10. Geometry
11. Weight Balance
1. Trivia1-Geography
2. Trivia2-Environment
3. Trivia3-Animals
4. Trivia4-Water World
5. Trivia5-Human Body
1. Rumbling Ranks
2. Picture Puzzle
3. Chocolate Craze
4. Block Breakout
5. Film Director
6. Composer
7. Music Library
1. Calendar
2. Word Editor
3. Card Maker
4. Calculator
21800 I/M 14/1 3/28/99, 13:316
7
If you find an interesting question and want to save it, press the
QUICK TAG key. You will have 3 choices to select from:
SAVE : save the question from the activity
RECALL : recall saved questions
DELETE : you will need to delete a question when the memory is full
(* Data saved will be lost if the unit is turned off, & the Quick Tag will be empty
when the power is turned back on.)
Whenever an expansion cartridge is inserted, press this
key to start the cartridge activities
The CARTRIDGE button will not work unless there is a
cartridge inserted in the unit.
Press this key to change the player mode from 1-PLAYER
to 2-PLAYERS, or vice versa.
Press this key will show the level that you are currently playing.
You can change the level simply by pressing the level number
on the keyboard, or access the level bar on-screen with the
mouse.
THE KEYBOARD
The VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit has a keyboard with 51 keys. Your keyboard
has several functions.
WERTYUIOP
ASDFGHJKL
ZXCVBN
SYMBOL
ANSWER
ESC
CLEAR
ERASE
REPEAT
PLAYER 2
so
.la
.ti
.do re mi fa so la
ENTER
12 4567890
Q
+
–
x
÷÷
=
AC
PRINT
ti .
do .
re .
mi
PLAY PAUSE
M
RESET
PLAYER 1
SHIFT
3
HELP
!“£$?
,.
()
‘
.
21800 I/M 14/1 3/28/99, 13:317
Table des matières
Autres manuels V-tech Jouet
V-tech
V-tech Smart Start Future Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech Toot Toot Drivers Instructions de montage
V-tech
V-tech Switch & Go Velociraptor Racer Instructions de montage
V-tech
V-tech Whiz Kid CD - Spidey & Friends: Super National... Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech ADVENTURE LEARNING GLOBE 91-002393-000 Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech PC Mouse Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech Sort & Soar Rocket Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech Thomas & Friends Calling All Friends Phone Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech Teletubbies Press & Play Po Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech InnoTab Software - Monsters University Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech V.Smile: Shrek Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech Winnie the Pooh Call n Learn Phone Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech Lil' Critters Magical Discovery Mirror Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech Toot Toot Drivers Instructions de montage
V-tech
V-tech Shake It Bluey Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech Bright Lights Phone Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech BLUEY RING RING PHONE Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech Chat n Learn Friends Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech Alphabert s Magic Readport Manuel utilisateur
V-tech
V-tech Train Station Playset Manuel utilisateur
