Dear Parent, At VTech® 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, tech-savvy world.
DOUBLE VISION NOTEBOOK™ USER’S MANUAL SECTION 1 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION DOUBLE VISION NOTEBOOK™ INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE SECTION 2 CHAPTER 1 CHARTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 SET-UP GETTING STARTED USING THE MOUSE INSERTING A CARTRIDGE CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION CONNECTING TO A VCR SECTION 3 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 PRODUCT FEATURES THE UNIT KEYBOARD ACTIVITIES SECTION 4 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 DETAILS OF ACTIVITIES TV-MODE ACTIVITIES LCD-MODE ACTIVITIES SECTION 5 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE - Double Vision Notebook™ product - 4 “AA” sized batteries (For demo purposes only, not long-life batteries.) - CR2032 backup battery - Real mouse - Mouse pad - 4 bonus activity cartridges: Spanish Challenge, Explore Nature, Secrets of the World, Word Workout - Detachable A/V cable - Instruction manual SET-UP GETTING STARTED Before playing for the first time, please insert 4 new “AA” sized alkaline batteries.
BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION Your Double Vision Notebook™ comes with a backup battery already installed. To avoid damage to the unit from leaky batteries, replace the backup battery at least once a year. 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.
AC-DC ADAPTOR Use a VTech adaptor or any 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 right 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. NOTE: When the toy is not going to be in use for an extended period of time, unplug the adaptor.
VOLUME CONTROL Press these two keys to adjust the volume. KEYBOARD LAYOUT PRODUCT FEATURES In addition to a QWERTY keyboard, you will also find the function keys described below: FUNCTION KEYS Esc: Press this key to exit the current activity. Caps Lock: Press this key to type capital letters. Press it again to type lowercase letters. Shift: Press this key with a letter key to capitalize letters. This key can also access the alternate function of another key, when both are pressed at the same time.
Enter: Press this key after choosing your answer to enter your selection. Delete: Press this key to delete the current character or space to the right of the cursor or above the underscore. Repeat: Press this key to repeat an instruction or pronunciation. Backspace: Press this key to erase the character to the left of the cursor. Arrow Keys: Press the arrow keys to move the cursor up, down, left or right. Press one of these keys and the Shift key to use the Page Up, Page Down, Home and End functions.
Press this key to stop the current display. Press this key to play your creation. Press this key to jump to the end of your creation. Press this key to turn up the brightness of your LCD screen. ACTIVITIES / PRODUCT FEATURES Press this key to turn down the brightness of your LCD screen. Press this key to enter a randomly selected activity. CURSOR PAD Cursor Pad: You can control the mouse cursor with your finger just by touching the cursor pad on the keyboard.
1) Use the arrow keys to select the activity you like. Then press activity. key to start the 2) Or use the cursor pad to select an activity icon on screen. Then press the key next to the cursor pad to start the activity. 3) Alternatively, you can use the mouse to select an activity icon on screen. Then click the mouse once to start the activity. CARTRIDGE: Make sure the unit is turned OFF before inserting a cartridge. Insert the cartridge into the cartridge slot on the left side of the notebook.
ACTIVITIES Your Double Vision Notebook™ offers a total of 56 activities including 8 activities from bonus cartridges. TV-mode Activities: Activity Name Category Activity Description 1 Dive & Spell Language Dive and find the missing letters to make a word Booster before time runs out! 2 Crossword Puzzle Language Solve the word puzzle with the clues shown on TV. Booster 3 Woodchuck Words Language Feed the woodchuck that has the correct answer.
Penguin Scramble Language Rearrange the letters to spell a synonym for the Booster given word. A synonym is a word that has the same meaning of another word. 6 Screenwriter Language Fill in the blank to finish the screenplay. Booster 7 Spanish Number Drills Language Find the number that matches the Spanish Booster pronunciation. Click the checkmark icon when you complete a row vertically, horizontally or diagonally! 8 Nature Quiz Language Test your knowledge of nature.
ACTIVITIES 15 14 Complete the Sequence Math Explorer Remember the words and click on them in the correct order.
Create a Pet Creative Studio Create your own digital pet! 24 Movie Maker Creative Studio Be a director! Select words to create a silly story! 25 Magic Design Board Creative Studio Create your own unique artwork! 26 Record Producer Creative Studio Produce a record in your own style! Use the icons to create a new song. 27 Project Pro Cool Tools Make a presentation with photos, text and music! You can review the slide show by pressing the Play button.
ACTIVITIES 28 Word Processor Cool Tools Type notes, memos and lists. You can save what you write and view it later. 29 My Settings My Office Set your preferences for background music, difficulty levels and mouse style. 30 Progress Report My Office See how well you are doing in most activities with your Progress Report.
Math Balloons Math Explorer Use the mouse to click on the correct balloon to complete the equation. 5 Multiplication Math Game Explorer Use the mouse to click on the correct number to complete the equation. 6 Digidoku Brain Trainer Improve your logical thinking. Fill in numbers on the grids. There can only be one of each number in each row, column or 2x2 box. 7 Footprint Finder Brain Trainer Try to find the correct path without repeating any steps.
ACTIVITIES 19 15 Notebook Setup My Office Set your preferences for background music, difficulty levels and mouse style. 16 Performance My Office Review See how well you are doing in most activities with Performance Review. 17 Buddy List My Office Type in your friends’ information and store it in your Buddy List. 18 My Budget My Office Make a budget! Type in how much money you will spend in each category. The budget calculator will tell you how much money you will need in total.
CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. Keep your Double Vision Notebook™ clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. 2. Keep it out of direct sunlight 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.
5. If the LCD 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. 6. The TV link light is not ON after connecting to the TV and pressing . - Check that new batteries are correctly installed, or an AC/DC adaptor (9V 300mA, centerpositive) is properly connected to the main unit. - Program needs to be reset 7. There is no picture on the TV screen after connecting to the TV and pressing .
OTHER INFO DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY VTech Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this handbook. VTech Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this software. VTech Electronics North America, L.L.C.
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