VTech Computer Pal In Concert manual

USER’S MANUAL © VTECH Printed in China 91-01348-000 ®[...]

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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 1 POWER SOURCE .................................................... 1-3 BA TTER Y INST ALLA TION .................................................. 2 AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION ......................................... 2-3 AUTOMA TIC SHUT -OFF ...............................[...]

INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTECH ® Computer Pal ® in Concert learning toy! We at VTECH ® are committed to providing the highest quality 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. VTE[...]

BA TTER Y INST ALLA TION 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF . 2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit and open it. 3. Insert 4 “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) as illustrated. (The use of new , alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.) 4. Replace the battery cover . BA TTERY NOTICE • Install batteries correctly observi[...]

3 If the problem persists, it may be the result of the adaptor ’ s 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. In the U.S.A.: Many retailers carry this type of adaptor . However , if you are unable to find one locally , the VTECH ® AC Adaptor is perfectly suited to [...]

4 MOUSE MAINTENANCE T o clean the mouse, you need to open the cover on the bottom of the mouse by using a screwdriver . T wisting in the direction of the arrows will release the cover . Once the cover is removed, the mouse ball should be taken out and the contents inside the mouse should be cleaned with a dry cloth. The mouse ball should also be cl[...]

5 KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS The Computer Pal ® in Concert learning toy has a full alphanumeric typing keyboard and a modified piano keyboard. MENU BUTTON Press the MENU button to access the category menu and select a category . After you have selected a category , you may select an activity within that category . Press this button at any [...]

6 CURSOR BUTTONS Use the four cursor buttons, to move the cursor to the right, to the left, up or down on the screen. The cursor buttons are also used as color-coded answer keys in Matchbook activity . NUMBER KEYS Use the number keys when inputting the answers in the Math Maestro activities or when you select a melody from the Jammin’ Jukebox act[...]

7 FUNCTION KEYS Press the REPORT key to see how well you scored within each category . The report feature is only available for the categories V ocabulary Vibrations, Math Maestro and Live Logic & Games. Press the DELETE key to delete letters or numbers before you press the ENTER key . Press the ESC key to exit from the current activity and go [...]

8 Press the ANSWER key to find the correct answer to any question. The ANSWER key is disabled during the first player ’s turn in 2-Player Mode for all activities. Press the LEVEL key to change the difficulty level within an activity . There are three levels of play within most of the activities. The first level is the easiest and the third level [...]

9 SPECIAL KEYS FOR MUSIC ACTIVITIES In addition to their regular letter functions, these keys are used in the Jammin’ Jukebox activities and allow you to create or play a melody with various musical instruments. SPECIAL FEA TURES SCREEN SA VER When there is no input for about 2 minutes, a screen saver will appear on the screen. The screen saver w[...]

10 HEADPHONE CONNECTION 1. Use headphones with an appropriate headphone plug. 2. Make sure the unit is OFF . 3. Locate the headphone jack on the side of the learning toy . 4. Insert the headphone plug into the learning toy’s headphone jack. 5. T urn the unit ON . After finishing the above procedure, check if the headphones are working. If not, re[...]

11 3. Letter Lookout Y ou are in a race against the computer . On the screen you will see two characters each one has a potted plant. Y ou are the player on the right. The computer is the player on the left. When the game begins, letters will appear on the screen. Y our task is to type the same letter on your keyboard that you see on the screen. If[...]

12 MA TH MAESTRO 10. Cool Counting The V ocal Vibrations think that counting is pretty cool. Y ou can join them as they count. Count the number of stars that you see and type in the answer . Press ENTER to confirm your selection. 11. Get in Shape Getting in shape can be a challenge, but I know you’re up for it. Y ou will see many different shapes[...]

13 17. Shop T alk The V ocal Vibrations just got their allowance and are ready to go shopping. Can you help them add their coins and decide what to buy? Three items and their prices will appear on the screen. The V ocal Vibrations have to buy the item that is the exact price as the amount of their allowance. Use your mouse, arrow keys or cursor key[...]

14 22. Hide ‘n Seek Are you ready for a game of Hide ‘n Seek? Come on, let’s play . Several pairs of animals will appear on the screen and then hide. Y our task is to pair up all of the matching animals. T o select your first choice, use your mouse, arrow keys or cursor keys and press ENTER to confirm. Once you think you have found the match [...]

15 JAMMIN’ JUKEBOX 27. Rockin’ Rock Get ready to rock ’n roll! A jukebox will appear on the screen. Select a melody by using your mouse, arrow keys, or cursor keys to type in the song number from the keyboard. Press the ENTER key to play the selected song and to see the animation. T o adjust the speed of the song, click the on-screen “+” [...]

Characters from left to right: 1 st Middle and high Do 2 nd Middle and high Re 3 rd Middle and high Mi 4 th Middle and low Fa 5 th Middle and low So 6 th Middle and low La 7 th Middle and low T i Create your own songs or songs from the song cards with the piano keyboard. Press the DELETE key to erase the previously inputted note. Press the Pause ke[...]

36. Rhythm Race The rhythm race is on! Notes are falling from the top of the screen, all you have to do is play the matching notes on your piano keyboard before the notes reach the bottom of the screen. Please note you must play the notes on your piano keyboard. The on screen keyboard is for reference only . 37. Silly Sing Along Get ready to sing a[...]

SCORING SYSTEM IN THE ACTIVITY P AIR UP Level 1: correct answer with 3-5 chances left : 20 points 2 chances left : 10 points 1 chance left : 5 points Level 2: correct answer with 3-6 chances left : 20 points 2 chances left : 10 points 1 chance left : 5 points Level 3: correct answer with 3-7 chances left : 20 points 2 chances left : 10 points 1 cha[...]

TWO-PLA YER MODE There will be two-player mode in each activity except the following activities: Letter Buzz Scribble Pad Mousin’ Around Letter Blaster Face It! Keyboard Basics (Cartridge) Letter Lookout Dot to Dot Steps to Staff (Cartridge) All Jammin’Jukebox except Instrument Library HELP FUNCTION The HELP key is not available for the Matchbo[...]

JAZZ WITH PIZZAZZ 0. The Entertainer 1. Blue Bubble Gum 2. Lavender Blue 3. Bill Bailey 4. Shoo Fly 5. Sailing 6. When the Saints Go Marching In 7. T ake Me Out to the Ball Game 8. Y ankee Doodle 9. Where has My Little Dog Gone ROCKIN’ ROCK 0. This Old Man 1. Oh, Susanna 2. I’ve Been Working on the Railroad 3. It’s Raining, It’ s Pouring 4.[...]

HOW TO USE AN EXP ANSION CAR TRIDGE The VTECH ® Computer Pal ® in concert learning toy includes 4 bonus, music expansion cartridges. T o use a cartridge follow these steps: 1. T urn the unit OFF . 2. Insert a cartridge into the slot located in the front of the unit with the label facing up. Y ou should feel the cartridge click into place. 3. T ur[...]

HOW TO PLA Y WITH THE MA TCHBOOKS In addition to the 37 built-in activities and 4 Bonus cartridges, the Computer Pal ® in Concert learning toy , offers you the opportunity to expand your learning fun with the Smart Start ® MatchBooks . Each Matchbook contains a set of multiple choice questions that cover material appropriate for children ages 5 t[...]

23 IMPORT ANT NOTE: Creating and developing electronic learning toys is accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTECH ® take very seriously . We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information that forms the value of our products. However , errors sometimes can occur . It is important for you to know that we stand behind our product[...]