VTech Color Blast Notebook, User Manual

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Page 2: ...sentedinafast paced arcade game style that kids will recognize and enjoy Each learning machine is loaded with hi tech features such as color LCD screens word processors bonus cartridges and a real plug in mouse tools that go hand in hand with the way kids learn play and use information And of course each laptop is designed to travel easily along with a busy grade schooler With the Grade School Lea...

Page 3: ...TARTED CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT FEATURES SECTION 3 ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 1 MAIN UNIT CHAPTER 2 CARTRIDGE 1 SPANISH LANGUAGE CHAPTER 3 CARTRIDGE 2 SCIENCE NATURE CHAPTER 4 CARTRIDGE 3 DISCOVER THE WORLD CHAPTER 5 CARTRIDGE 4 MATH EXPLORER SECTION 4 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 1 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT CHAPTER 4 OTHER INFORMATION 2 ...

Page 4: ...ies in different categories as diverse as English Spanish math science geography and more QWERTY Keyboard 3 Real Mouse Mouse Pad 8 Directional Cursor Button 4 Bonus Activity Cartridges Built in Speaker Contrast Control Main Unit On Off Button Color LCD Screen 10 Category Selection Hot Keys Sound On Off Switch Cartridge Slot Volume Control Switch Low High INTRODUCTION ...

Page 5: ... are using a power supply adaptor please remember to empty the battery slot first Before playing please make sure the plastic strip is removed from the bottom of the unit CONNECTING THE MOUSE Use the mouse only on the supplied mouse pad so that the roller ball is not damaged and the cursor moves freely across the screen Only use a mouse that is compatible with VTech products 1 Make sure the unit i...

Page 6: ...already installed To avoid damage to the unit from leaky batteries replace the backup battery at least once a year TO REPLACE THE BACKUP BATTERY 1 Make sure the unit is OFF 2 Using a small screwdriver loosen the battery cover 3 Insert 1 CR2032 sized battery as illustrated 4 Close the battery cover and tighten the screws to secure it Important While replacing the backup battery the 4 AA sized batte...

Page 7: ...y other standard adaptor that complies with EN61558 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 ADAPT...

Page 8: ...e Science Nature Discover the World Math Explorer Game Zone Did You Know Word A Day Press the Player button on the keyboard to switch between one player and two player modes The activities that can be played with two players are Cartridge 2 Science Nature 1 Science Quiz 2 Animal Quiz 3 Human Body Quiz 4 Who Invented What Cartridge 3 Discover the World 5 World Wonders Quiz 6 Space Planet Quiz 7 Ear...

Page 9: ...ain Menu In the Main Menu you will see an icon for the cartridge Click the cartridge icon to enter the Cartridge Menu Icons for different activities will be shown in the menu You can choose an activity in one of these ways 1 Use the arrow keys to select the activity you like Then press the ENTER key to start the activity 2 Or use the cursor keys select the activity icon on screen Then press the EN...

Page 10: ...s this key to enter your Personal Profile Progress Report Press this key to enter your Progress Report Cartridge Press this key to enter the Cartridge Menu Game Zone Press this key to enter the Game Zone Word Processor Press this key to enter the Word Processor Did You Know Press this key to learn an interesting fact Word A Day Press this key to learn a new word Typing Tutor Press this key to ente...

Page 11: ...s pressed Sym Press this key to access the symbol menu Use the mouse to select and insert a symbol Space Bar When typing use this key to insert a space between words letters or numbers Hint Press this key to get helpful hints about the activity you re playing Player Press this key to switch between one player and two player modes Player 1 Press this key when Player 1 wants to answer a question in ...

Page 12: ...of time ACTIVITIES Your Color Blast Notebook offers a total of 50 activities including 31 activities from bonus cartridges MAIN MENU Activity No Activities Name Activity Description 1 Word Processor Use the keyboard to type words letters and numbers Or click on the Symbol icon to insert a symbol Click on the B icon to select Bold font styles Click on the Save icon to save your file Click on the Op...

Page 13: ...top of the screen 7 Did You Know Press this hot key to learn an interesting fact 8 Word A Day Press this hot key to learn a new word every day GAME ZONE Activity No Activities Name Activity Description 9 What Looks Different Look at two similar pictures and find 5 differences between them Find the differences before time runs out 10 Switcheroo Test your math skills Swap the numbers side to side to...

Page 14: ...your vocabulary with this game Read the clues and guess the word Hurry before time is up 16 Letter Launcher Boost your spelling skills Press the ENTER key to release a letter to complete a word 17 Synonyms Test your synonym knowledge Match the words with the correct synonyms 18 Antonyms Test your antonym knowledge Match the words with the correct antonyms 19 Spelling Scramble Rearrange the letters...

Page 15: ...Spanish Pictures Look at a picture and listen to the pronunciation of that Spanish word 23 Spanish Letters Speed up your Spanish Listen to the pronunciation of a Spanish letter and then click on that letter 24 Spanish Numbers Learn Spanish numbers Listen to the pronunciation of a Spanish number and then click on that number 25 Spanish Spelling Catch letters to spell a Spanish word Move the boat to...

Page 16: ... Description 27 Science Starter Learn about physical and life sciences Choose a topic and read all about it 28 Science Quiz Test your knowledge of physical and life sciences Choose an answer in the multiple choice questions before time is up 29 Animal World Find out cool facts about animals Choose an animal and learn all about it 30 Animal Quiz Take a quiz on animal facts Choose an answer in the m...

Page 17: ... multiple choice questions before time is up 35 Amazing Animals Quiz yourself about amazing animals Read a question and choose an animal to answer CARTRIDGE 3 DISCOVER THE WORLD Activity No Activities Name Activity Description 36 Wonders of the World Our world has many spectacular sights Choose a topic and learn about the famous wonders of our world 37 World Wonders Quiz Test what you know about t...

Page 18: ...d learn all about our planet Earth 41 Earth Challenge Test what you ve learned about our planet Earth Choose an answer in the multiple choice questions before time runs out 42 Ocean Wonders The ocean is a deep place full of surprises Choose a topic and learn more about the ocean 43 Ocean Quiz Test your ocean knowledge Choose an answer in the multiple choice questions before time is up ACTIVITIES 1...

Page 19: ... the grids There can only be one of each number in each horizontal row or vertical column or 2x2 box or 2x3 box in hard level 46 Shape Sudoku Play a fun logic game Fill in shapes on the grids There can only be one of each shape in each horizontal row or vertical column or 2x2 box or 2x3 box in hard level 47 Multiplication Division Drills Swap the birds to make a multiplication or division equation...

Page 20: ...and away from direct sources of heat 3 Remove the batteries when not using it for an extended period of time 4 Avoid dropping it NEVER try to dismantle it 5 Always keep Color Blast Notebook away from water WARNING Avery small percentage of the public due to an existing condition may experience epileptic seizures or momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain types of flashing colors or pa...

Page 21: ...d Adjust the volume switch to adjust the sound level of the speaker 5 If the screen is frozen and not responding to any input Use the tip of a paper clip or a similar object without a sharp tip to gently press the Reset button TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual we encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services Department with any p...

Page 22: ...vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause har...

Page 23: ... can occur It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products and encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department on 1 800 521 2010 in the U S or 1 877 352 8697 in Canada with any problems and or suggestion that you might have A services representative will be happy to help you Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance cou...

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