VTech DESKPRO 91-XXXXX-00X manual

U ser ’ s Manual DeskPr o ™ Printed in China 91-xxxxx-00x © 2005 VT ech[...]

Dear Parent, At VT ech ® we know that in order to effectively reach kids, today’s learning tools have to be plugged into the fast-paced world around them. That’s why we created the Grade School Learning Series - an engaging set of stylized, interactive computers specially designed to get grade-school kids up to speed with their fast- paced, te[...]

1 1 INTR O D U CTIO N Thank you for purchasing the VT ech ® DeskPro™ learning computer . The DeskPro™ learning computer puts learning fun right on your desk top! 100 fun, arcade-style activities cover all the school skills you need, like English, math, social studies, science, and even Spanish. Plus, the neat Artificial Intelligence feature ke[...]

2 IN S TR U C TI O N S & ACTIVITIE S INCLUDED IN THIS P ACKAGE - DeskPro™ learning product - Interactive light-up mouse - Mouse pad - 3 bonus activity CD-ROMs - 4 “AA” sized batteries - Instruction manual W ARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tabs are not part of this toy and should be discarded for y[...]

3 3 NOTE: Replace with new , alkaline batteries. RECHARGEABLE BA TTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. BA TTER Y NOTICE • Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries; • Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged; • Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision; • Do not mix different type[...]

4 BACKUP BA TTER Y INST ALLA TION The DeskPro™ uses 2 additional “AA” sized batteries (not included) to save information you input. T o avoid damage from leaky batteries, replace the batteries at least once a year . T o replace the backup batteries: 1. Make sure the unit is OFF . 2. Locate the backup battery cover on the bottom of the unit. 3[...]

5 5 ADVENTURE - EXPLORER QUEST Help our daring explorer find the treasure in the Room of the Scarab! The treasure is hidden deep underground in a cleverly designed tomb. Can you open the four locks and get into the Room of the Scarab? Enter the Explorer Quest by selecting it from the Main Menu, or by pressing the Adventure button on the keyboard. A[...]

6 UTILITIES Press this button to choose a utility from the Utilities menu. PROGRESS REPORT Press this key to see how you’re doing in every subject. INTELLI-CHALLENGE Press this button to enter the Intelli-Challenge Mode. The DeskPro™ will pick activities for you based on how you’ve done in the past. Choose from Fun Mode or Challenge Mode. 4. [...]

7 7 FUNCTION KEYS Esc Key: Press this key to exit the current activity . Level Key: Press this key to choose a level of difficulty (easy , medium or hard). Caps Lock Key: Press this key to type capital letters. Press it again to type lowercase letters. Shift Key: Press this key to capitalize letters. This key can also access the alternate function [...]

8 ACTIVITIES The DeskPro™ includes a total of 100 activities. Index Main Menu Sub-Menu Curriculum 1. Word Clever Clues V ocabulary 2. Meaning Match V ocabulary 3. Secret Word V ocabulary 4. Grammar 5. Word Memory V ocabulary 6. Grammar 7. Spelling 8. Pixellation Vocabulary 9. Grammar 10. Spelling Snake Spelling 1 1. Word Quiz V ocabulary 12. Gram[...]

9 9 32. U.S. Geography 33. Smart Scramble World History 34. U.S. History 35. World Geography 36. U.S. Geography 37. Pixel Power World History 38. U.S. History 39. World Geography 40. U.S. Geography 41. Culture Clues World History 42. U.S. History 43. World Geography 44. U.S. Geography 45. Pick-a-Match World History 46. U.S. History 47. World Geogra[...]

10 67. Quiz Show Bug Dodger Hi dden Game 68. Clue Combo Mix it Up 69. Matching Mix Mix it Up 70. Mystery Medley Mix it Up 71. Pixel Mix Mix it Up 72. T rivia Jumble Mix it Up 73. T yping Tutor - 74. Scramble Mix Mix it Up 75. Word Guess - 76. Y our Word - 77. Number Guess - 78. Y our Number - 79. Soundalike - 80. Name That T une - 81. Match Box - 8[...]

11 11 WORD CLEVER CLUES Brush up your vocabulary with this game. Guess the correct answer to the hidden word, based on given clues. Hurry , before time is up! MEANING MA TCH Use the clue to find the answers. Y ou can choose the answer by using the mouse, by pressing the Enter key , or by using the arrow keys and pressing Enter . SECRET WORD A clue [...]

12 MA TH & LOGIC DIAL-A-SIGN Follow the signs! Y ou will see a string of numbers with some dials between them. T urn the dials by using the mouse or the up and down arrow keys. Choose the signs that complete the equation. Click to quit and start with a new question. WHICH SIGN? Beat the clock to find the sign! Complete the equation by using the[...]

13 13 or the Space Bar to pass the turn to your opponent. T ry not to pop the last balloon! Note: Press the Player button to choose two-player mode. SOCIAL STUDIES SECRET SP ACES Use the keyboard to answer history and geography questions. Press the Repeat key to get the clue again. Y ou have 5 chances. WORLD TRIVIA This is a Social Studies trivia q[...]

14 SCIENCE QUIZ Build your science vocabulary . Quickly choose the answer out of the three choices by using the mouse or the arrow keys. Y ou can also type the number of your choice on the keyboard. PIXEL PREST O Learn about science in this game. T ype the answer before it magically appears on the screen. CLUE CRACKER Read the science clues and gue[...]

15 15 TYPING TUTOR Get your typing skills in shape! Words will scroll out from right to left - type the whole word before it reaches the other side of the screen. SCRAMBLE MIX All subjects are fair game! Use the mouse to choose the letters in the correct order to make a word. Y ou can also type in the letters directly from the keyboard. Hurry , bef[...]

16 WORD PROCESSOR It’s your first word processor! With this activity , you can do your homework or write secret notes. Save your document by pressing the Save key from the keyboard or clicking the Save icon on the screen. Click a folder icon to find a file you saved. Note: Y ou can only save one file at a time, and save up to three files in all. [...]

17 17 PERSONAL PROFILE Personalize your DeskPro™ by storing information about yourself in the Personal Profile. Y ou can choose a picture to represent you, and enter your name, telephone number , birthday and e-mail address . MUSIC COMPOSER Let your musical talents show! Music Composer lets you use your DeskPro™ keyboard or mouse to create your[...]

18 LANGUAGE QUIZ T est your Spanish smarts! Use your mouse to choose the correct answer from the three given choices. PIXEL PICKER See how many Spanish words you can remember . T ype in the correct word before the answer fades in. MYSTER Y WORD Let’s stretch your Spanish spelling ability . T ype in the answer before your five chances are up. SNEA[...]

19 19 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 problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A support representative will be happy to assist you. Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include the[...]

20 OTH E R IN FO FCC NOTICE: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy . It must be installed and used properly , In accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions. Otherwise, it may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B computing device i[...]