For Ages 3 & Up B-Bright ™ Learning Laptop Product does not have INTERNET or data storage capabilities
Dear Parent/ Guardian, Thank you for choosing the -Bright™ Learning Laptop. Designed and engineered with extreme precision, -Bright™ Learning Laptop is packed full of learning, offering stimulating games and activities that make an invaluable contribution to your child’s development. The activities aim to further your child’s skills in language, numbers, music, memory, and logical reasoning.
Table of contents Chapter 1 ..........................................................................1 About the -Bright™ Learning Laptop Chapter 2 .......................................................................... 3 Getting Started Chapter 3 ..........................................................................5 Activity Rules Chapter 4 ..........................................................................6 Activities Chapter 5 ..............................................................
Chapter 1 About the 1 Unit -Bright™ Learning Laptop Features The unit features: • 10 English and 10 Spanish learning activities that include: letters, vocabulary, spelling, vowels, numbers, counting, shapes, logic, memory and music. Multimedia • Digital sound and animation The -Bright™ Learning Laptop is supplied with the following parts. Please contact your retailer should any parts be missing.
Unit Handle Audio Jack Battery Cover Battery Requirement 2
Chapter 2 Getting Started The -Bright™ Learning Laptop operates on 3 “AA” size batteries. Battery Installation 1. Make sure the unit is turned off. 2. Using a coin or straight blade screwdriver, open the battery cover at the back of the unit. 3. Insert 3 “AA” batteries. (Note the correct polarity: +, - ). 4. Replace the cover. Caution • Do not mix different types of batteries or mix new and old batteries together. • Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
Cleaning and Maintenance The unit should be regularly examined for damage to the enclosure and other parts. In the event of such damage, the unit must not be used until the damage has been repaired. Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning. • Wipe the unit with a dry cloth. • Do not get the unit wet. • Do not dismantle the unit. Auto-off If there is no input on the unit for three minutes, the unit says “See you next time” and automatically turns itself off to conserve power.
Chapter 3 Activity Rules Selection There are 10 fun filled activities in the -Bright™ Learning Laptop. Select a game by sliding the game selector over the chosen game. A list of the games is given in Chapter 4. A game can be changed at any point by sliding the game selector to a new game. Slide the game selector Attempts In most activities, the player will have three attempts to answer each question correctly. After three incorrect answers, Barbie® gives the correct answer and continues with the activity.
Answer Button Press the answer button to show the answer to a question. This button has no function in Letter Smart, Magic Numbers, Melody Magic and Music Maker. Chapter 4 Activities Letter Smart Teaches how to read and spell new words: 1. Select and press a letter button on the keyboard to learn a word. 2. Barbie® will say the chosen letter and then teach a word that begins with the same letter. The LCD screen will play an animation of the word. Barbie® will also teach the player how to spell the word. 3.
2. To give an answer, press the letter that represents the correct word on the keyboard. 3. If the answer is correct, the player will be asked to spell out the word. Vowel Search Teaches vowel identifications: 1. Barbie® will first introduce the 5 vowels, the player will then be asked to identify them. 2. Next, there will be some short vowel exercises for the player to practise on. 3. When the exercises have been completed, the player will be asked to identify the vowels in a word.
2. On level 2, the same shape will appear on screen but in different sizes. Remember, shapes are still shapes no matter the size. 3. On level 3, there will be a mixture of different shapes and sizes. Listen carefully to Barbie® to see which shapes are to be counted. Picture Perfect Develops letter and number recognition, as well as skills for logical reasoning: 1. Five characters (numbers, upper case or lower case letters) will be shown on screen. 2.
Word Whiz (This game is different to the Spanish version) Teaches vocabulary through word patterns, sounds and rhyming words: 1. A word stem will be shown on screen and Barbie® will teach the player how it is pronounced. 2. The task is to make a word that matches with the picture, by adding an extra letter to the word stem. 3. Listen carefully to the sound of the letter and press the correct letter to form the correct word. Melody Magic Develops listening skills and ability to follow instructions: 1.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Developing learning products is a responsibility that we at Oregon Scientific take very seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the information which forms the value of our products. However, errors can sometimes occur. It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products and we encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have.
Oregon Scientific, Inc. 19861 SW 95th Avenue Tualatin, OR 97062, USA Hotline: 1-800-853-8883 Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. It may contain small parts due to abuse and/or damage to the unit. Not suitable for children under 3 years. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
