Nitro Jr. Notebook ™ c 2007 VTech Printed in China 91-02239-001 74400 IM.
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. Every product in the Grade School Learning Series covers a wide range of school basics – math, language, logic, music, and even computer skills.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Nitro Jr. Notebook™. The Nitro Jr.
WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety. GETTING STARTED POWER SOURCE The Nitro Jr. Notebook™ operates on 3 “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) or a VTech® 9V adaptor (sold separately). BATTERY INSTALLATION NOTE: For best performance, remove all factory-installed batteries and use new, alkaline batteries. 2. Locate the battery cover at the bottom of the unit, open the battery door. 3.
AC-DC ADAPTOR Use a standard 9V 9V AC/DC adaptor. 300mA AC/DC adaptor. We recommend the use of a VTech® CONNECTING THE ADAPTOR 1. Make sure the unit is turned 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 an electrical 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.
PRODUCT FEATURES 8 SPECIFIC LEARNING CARTRIDGES • Language Arts • Math Explorer • Nature and Science • World Discovery • Social Studies • Music Studio • Art Album • Game Time AUTO LEVEL UP AND DOWN After continuously achieving 80-100 points for 3 rounds, the difficulty level will automatically increase. If the score is lower than 60 points for each round, after 3 rounds, it will decrease. AUTO POWER OFF To preserve battery power, the Nitro Jr.
1. Press the Enter key when you see an activity you like. 2. Use the direction keys on the mouse or keyboard to select the activity you like and press the Enter key to confirm. 3. Type the activity number and press the Enter key to confirm. 4. Press the Activity key at any time to enter the main menu. You can choose an activity using the above methods. 5. Inserting a cartridge into the slot will enter the submenu of that category. An activity can be chosen using the methods previously described.
KEYBOARD FUNCTION Your Nitro Jr. Notebook™ has a QWERTY keyboard that doubles as a music keyboard. It also features the function keys below. Number Keys: Press these keys to input numbers during activities or in the activity menu. Symbol Keys: Hold the Shift key and press the number keys to input symbols in Text Editor. Letter Keys: Press these keys to input letters in related activities. Musical Note Keys: Press these keys to input musical notes in related activities.
Backspace: Press this key to erase the character to the left of the cursor or to undo the last action in certain activities. Delete: Press this key to delete all input in Text Editor and Party Faces. Insert: Hold the Shift key and press the Insert key to insert a picture in Text Editor and Stamp Fun. Enter: Press this key to enter an activity or to confirm your answer. Record: Press this key to start recording your song in Melody Maker.
34 Daily Wonder 35 Before and After 36 Musical Note Catch 37 Follow Me 38 Melody Maker 39 Remix Circus 40 Ear Tuner 41 Music Box 42 Stamp Fun 43 Party Faces 44 Slide Puzzle 45 What’s wrong? 46 Memory Challenge 47 Space Blaster 48 Push and Move World Discovery Social Studies Music Studio ACTIVITIES 25 Town Visit 26 Town Rally 27 Vehicle Show 28 Sound Engine 29 Follow Me 30 Odd One Out 31 Cake Maker 32 Odd One Out 33 Magic Life Art Alb
Activity 04. Word Show Choose a word to enjoy a short animation! Activity 05. Word Spy A short animation is shown on the screen. Can you guess which word matches it? Use the arrow keys or mouse to select your answer and press Enter to confirm. Activity 06. Beginning Letter A short movie showing a word will appear. Try to remember what the first letter of the word is, then choose a letter to complete the word! Press Enter to confirm. Activity 07.
Activity 15. Complete the Addition A spaceship is flying in the sky and is suddenly blocked by two number obstacles! Remove the obstacle by completing the addition question so that the spaceship can complete its mission. Activity 16. Subtraction Rescue A spaceship is flying in the sky and is suddenly blocked by two number obstacles! Remove the obstacle by completing the subtraction question so that the spaceship can complete its mission. Activity 17.
Activity 26. Town Rally Match the people to the places where they work. Activity 27. Vehicle Show Choose a vehicle to enjoy a short animation. Activity 28. Sound Engine Listen carefully and match the vehicle to the sound that it makes. Activity 29. Follow Me Listen to the sounds carefully and then use the arrow keys or mouse to select the corresponding vehicles. Activity 30. Odd One Out Choose the vehicle that is different from the other ones by using the arrow keys or mouse.
Activity 38. Melody Maker Press the Record key or choose the Record icon on the screen and press Enter to start the recording. Then use the musical note keys and the pause key to create your song. Press the Stop key or choose the Stop icon and press Enter to stop the recording. When you’re finished creating your song, select the Play icon and press Enter to listen to your masterpiece! Activity 39.
Activity 48. Push and Move A spaceman’s way back to his ship is blocked! Use the arrow keys or mouse to push and move the obstacles out of the way. Activity 49. Carrot Patch Activity 50. Animated Pairs Watch the animated objects and remember where they are. After a while, they will be covered up. Use the arrow keys or mouse to find the matching pairs. CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. 2.
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