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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 1 POWER SOURCE ........................................................ 1 BATTERY INSTALLATION ............................................. 2 AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION ..................................... 2 MOUSE CONNECTION ............................................... 3 MOUSE OVERVIEW ............................................................ 3 MOUSE MAINTENANCE ......................................................
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTECH® Monster AcademyTM 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. Monster AcademyTM features a large, clear LCD screen that displays hundreds of animated pictures and a friendly monster voice that actively encourages children.
BATTERY INSTALLATION 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. BATTERY NOTICE • Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+,–) signs to avoid leakage. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not use rechargeable batteries. • Do not use batteries of different types.
NOTE: If for some reason the program/activity stops working, it of the adaptor connection. Please follow these steps: 1. Please turn the unit off and unplug the adaptor for 2. Reinsert the adaptor plug into the adaptor jack. 3. Turn the unit ON. If the problem persists, it may be the result of the adaptor’s wiring contact our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in 267-7377 in Canada. may be the result 15 seconds. or the unit. Please the U.S.
VOLUME SWITCH Adjust the volume by sliding the Volume Switch to the right to raise the volume and to the left to lower the volume. CONTRAST SWITCH Adjust the image on the screen by sliding the Contrast Switch to the right for higher contrast and to the left for lower contrast. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF If there is no input into the VTECH® Monster AcademyTM learning toy for about 8 minutes, the learning toy will automatically shut itself off to save power.
LURKING LETTERS BUTTON LURKING LETTERS There are plenty of letter and word activities lurking in Monster Academy™. To get them started, press the Lurking Letters button at any time when the learning toy is on. MISCHIEVOUS MATH BUTTON MISCHIEVOUS MATH Do you think that math can be tricky? It’s not tricky! It’s just being a little mischievous. Join the games to make yourself a master of mathematics. Press the Mischievous Math button at any time to start.
THE KEYBOARD The Monster AcademyTM learning toy has a full alphanumeric QWERTY hard-key keyboard. LETTER KEYS Use the Letter keys when inputting answers for word-related activities. The QWERTY layout will familiarize your child with the standard computer keyboard and typewriter. NUMBER KEYS Use the Number keys when inputting the answers in number-related activities.
NOTE KEYS Use the Note keys to create a song or input a melody in the Monstrous Melodies and Note Mimic activities. Three additional function keys are used only in the Monstrous Melodies activity. The PLAY key allows you to listen to the song you have created. The PAUSE key inserts a pause or rest into the music. During PLAY mode, the PAUSE key allows you to stop the music. Pressing PAUSE again allows you to resume the song where you left off. The RESET key clears the song that you have created.
ANSWER KEY Press the ANSWER key to learn the correct answer to any question. The ANSWER key is disabled during the first player’s turn in 2-Player Mode for all activities. LEVEL KEY 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 is the most challenging. Levels can be changed at any time during an activity.
Freaky Frantic Object Grab Monstrous Melodies Haunted Music Studio Ghoul Jams Note Mimic Note: The following activities do not have a 2-player mode: Leaping Letters Monster Hangman How Big Am I? Store Stop Direction Boogie Monster Pairs Ghoulish Grab Spooky Sound Studio Timed Typing Terror Mischievous Monster Maze Freaky Frantic Object Grab Ghoul Jams Monstrous Melodies Note Mimic Haunted Music Studio Note: There is no scoring Leaping Letters Trick Tac Toe Ghoul Jams Note Mimic Note: Help is not avai
letter smarts to help pair them up again? First, you will see an uppercase letter at the top of the screen. Then four lowercase letters will appear at the bottom of the screen. Pair up the uppercase letter at the top with a lowercase letter from the bottom. Use the mouse to click on a letter. Then press ENTER to confirm. Memory Mayhem Can you help pass a message from one monster to the next? The first monster will tell you a word.
MISCHIEVOUS MATH Creepy Counting The monsters are going stargazing. Can you help them count the number of stars that are in the sky? Type in the correct number and press the ENTER key to confirm. Giants and Munchkins Monsters come in different sizes, and numbers represent different values. Depending on the level you choose, you will be asked to compare different items.
How Big Am I ? Time for some measuring fun. The monsters want to find out just how big they are. You can help by using the ruler on the screen to measure the full monster or different parts of the monster. Type in the correct answer and press the ENTER key to confirm. Store Stop Let’s go shopping! The monsters need to pick up a few items at the store and they could use your help. Each item they need will appear with a price tag.
Trick Tac Toe Let’s play Trick Tac Toe! First select your favorite monster for play. Then a Trick Tac Toe board will appear on the screen. You can use the mouse or cursor buttons to place your monster in a certain location and press the ENTER key to confirm. The first player who gets three monsters to form a horizontal, vertical or diagonal straight line wins the game. Timed Typing Terror Type the letters as they appear along the bottom of the screen to start the monster running.
Monstrous Melodies Go, Maestro! Let’s hear your musical talent. Create your own songs and hear the Monster AcademyTM orchestra play it back for you. Press the Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, etc. keys to create your own tunes note by note. Press PAUSE to add a pause or rest into the music. Then, press PLAY to listen to the song that you have created. Pressing PAUSE during the PLAY mode will stop the song. Press PAUSE again if you want to resume the song where you left off.
TWO-PLAYER MODE Base score Correct answer for the 1st player to answer Incorrect answer for the 1st player Correct answer for the 2nd player to answer Incorrect answer for the 2nd player Maximum score per round : : : : : : 100 points 10 points -10 points 5 points -5 points 200 points (There are 10 questions per round.) Note: In the activity Tricky Travel, the base score is 0 points rather than 100.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Keep your learning toy clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. 2. Keep your learning toy out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat. 3. Remove the batteries when your learning toy will not be in use for an extended period of time. 4. Do not drop your learning toy on hard surfaces or try to dismantle it. 5. Do not immerse your learning toy in water or get it wet.
