User's Manual Learning Laptop 2003 © VTech Printed in China 91-01256-043
Dear Parents, At VTech®, we know that young kids are eager to get started learning and exploring tools that their older counterparts are already familiar with. That’s why we created the Electronic Learning™ Series – an engaging set of stylized, interactive computers that have been especially designed for children aged 3 and up. Packed with loads of fun, every product in the Electronic Learning™ Series covers a variety of subjects including English, math, science, and geography.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Learning Laptop®! The Learning Laptop® is an exciting electronic learning aid. It offers 40 exciting, educational activities for children to learn. With these activities, your child will discover that learning can be fun. LOCK KEY LCD SCREEN POWER BUTTON VOLUME BUTTON FUNCTION KEY LIGHT-UP KEY KEYBOARD TOUCH PAD LIGHT-UP KEY Introduction CONTRAST BUTTON GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION M 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF. 2.
USING AN AC ADAPTOR Use VTech® 9V 300mA AC center-positive adaptor. (sold separately). 1. Make sure the unit is turned 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. Turn the unit ON. If the unit cannot be turned on, unplug the adaptor, remove all batteries and wait for 15 seconds. Plug the adaptor in and try again.
2. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF If there is no user input to the unit for about 5 minutes, it will automatically shut off to save the power. 3. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH To adjust the volume control, slide the volume control switch ( ) to the left for lower volume or to the right for higher volume. To adjust the contrast of the LCD screen, slide the contrast switch ( ) to the left for lightness or to the right for darkness. 5. MOUSE INSTALLATION Locate the mouse port on the back of the unit and plug the mouse into it.
Press this key to get help. Press this key to switch between 1-player mode and 2player mode. Press this key for Player A to answer a question. Press this key for Player B to answer a question. Press this key to launch the Freeze Dance activity. Press the corresponding light-up keys to answer questions in most activities. Press these keys to move the cursor left/right/up and down. The Progressive Learning System in our unit is designed to help you retry those questions in which you received wrong answers.
WORD FUN LETTER SOUNDS Input the letter displayed on the LCD screen by pressing the letter keys. If you input correctly, the screen will show you a corresponding animation and the letter will be announced. Activities 3. Use the mouse or press the left/right keys to select a category. 4. Press the ENTER key or mouse button to confirm your selection. 5. You can also press the MENU button on the keyboard to enter the main menu screen and select a category directly. 6.
REMEMBER IT Input a letter according to the voice of the letter you hear. CAPITAL ORDER Sort capital letters into alphabetical order. Use the mouse or left/ right arrow keys to move the cursor and then input the letter. Once you finish typing, press the ENTER key to confirm the answer. To sort letters quickly, press the corresponding light-up keys. LOWERCASE ORDER Sort lowercase letters into alphabetical order. For the details of this activity, please refer to Capital Order.
the word that matches the picture. Type letters with the letter keys and press the ENTER key to confirm the answer. PICK A VOWEL Complete a word with a vowel missing so it matches the picture that is shown. For the details of this activity, please refer to First Letter. MISSING LETTER Complete a word with one or two letters missing so it matches the picture that is shown. Press the left/right arrow keys to move the cursor and then input the letter.
FIND THE NUMBER One card with a number appears on the screen and then faces down and mixes with three other cards. Your task is to find the card with the number. Use the mouse or left/right arrow keys to select a card. Then press the ENTER key to confirm your answer. NUMBER ORDER Numbers will appear on the screen and you are required to sort these numbers into the correct number order. Use the mouse or left/right arrow keys to move the cursor and then input the number.
WHICH IS MORE? Different groups of objects will appear on each side of the screen and you must choose which side has more objects. For the details of this activity, please refer to Greater Than. WHICH IS LESS? Different groups of objects will appear on each side of the screen and you must choose which side has less objects. For the details of this activity, please refer to Greater Than. One picture shape will appear on the screen. You must select the shape’s name from three choices.
BIG HAND, LITTLE HAND Time is shown on the screen and you need to select the correct clock from the three choices provided to match the time. For the details of this activity, please refer to What Time is It? CREATIVE ARCADE MEMORY CHALLENGE Some cards will appear on the screen facing up and are then turned over. Your task is to find all cards with the same pattern within a time limit. Use the mouse or left/right/up/down arrow keys to select a card. Then press the ENTER key to confirm.
MY FILE CHALLENGE YOURSELF Test yourself with the questions randomly generated from other activities. You can select answers with the mouse or arrow keys, and then press the ENTER key to confirm. You can also press the light-up keys to answer. PERSONAL PROFILE SCORING 1-PLAYER MODE There are five questions per round in most of the activities. You have three chances to answer a question. If you input an incorrect answer or press the Help key, one chance will be deducted.
2-PLAYER MODE Press the Player key on the keyboard to switch between the 1player mode and 2-player mode. There are five questions per round in most of the activities and each player has only one chance to answer a question. If the first player fails to answer correctly, the second player has a chance to answer.
1. If sound becomes weak or the unit suddenly stops working, 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. 2. 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.
Other Information NOTE: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause interference to radio and television reception.
