VTech Nitro Jams Notebook User Manual

Vtech nitro jams notebook user's manual

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User's Manual
Nitro Jams Notebook
© 2006 VTech
Printed in China
91-02190-001-000

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Nitro Jams Notebook ™ © 2006 VTech Printed in China 91-02190-001-000...
  • Page 2 With the Grade School Learning Series, kids can access a way to learn that closely matches the way they already live and play. We thank you for trusting VTech ®...
  • Page 3 ® Nitro Jams Notebook™ learning toy! Nitro Jams Notebook™ is an awesome way to explore the musical world! Your kids will get busy learning basic music notation, and get a groove on while creating and recording their own compositions. Plus, they can use music to get versed in other basics: spelling, vocabulary, math and more! With Nitro Jams Notebook™...
  • Page 4: Included In This Package

    GETTING STARTED POWER SOURCE The Nitro Jams Notebook™ operates on 3 “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) or a VTech adaptor (sold separately). BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
  • Page 5: Connecting The Mouse

    AC-DC ADAPTOR ® Use a VTech adaptor or any other standard adaptor that complies with EN61558 AC-DC 300 mA center-positive. CONNECTING THE ADAPTOR 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF. 2. Locate the adaptor jack on the back of the unit.
  • Page 6: Product Features

    PLEASE NOTE: The stickers cannot be reapplied after they have been removed. PRODUCT FEATURES PLAY MODES In the Nitro Jams Notebook™ you can choose from 6 different categories of play and learning: • Music World •...
  • Page 7: Activity Selection

    • Math Mania • Game Time • Creativity Center TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF Pressing will turn the unit ON. Pressing it again will turn the unit OFF. ACTIVITY SELECTION When the unit is turned ON, you will see a short opening scene followed by the main menu. Activities will cycle on and off the main menu screen automatically.
  • Page 8: Keyboard Layout

    Music Mixer, Music World, Remix Circus, Music Box and Sound Studio. KEYBOARD LAYOUT Your Nitro Jams Notebook™ has a full QWERTY keyboard as well as 24 piano-style keys. It also features the following function keys. FUNCTION KEYS Demo Button: Press this button to see a short demonstration of your Nitro Jams Notebook™.
  • Page 9 Record: Stop: Replay: REAL PIANO KEYBOARD Your Nitro Jams Notebook™ has a real piano keyboard for music-related activities. Press one of these buttons above to jump to the first activity of the chosen category. related activities. Press these keys to input letters or select instruments in related activities.
  • Page 10: Auto Power Off

    The unit can be turned on again by pressing the On/Off button. ACTIVITIES Your Nitro Jams Notebook™ offers a total of 40 activities in 6 categories. Most of activities have "Two Player" mode for two players to play.
  • Page 11 Sing-Along Scales Play-Along Songs Alphabet Catch Capital and Small Alphabet Order Word Vision Letter Dart Spelling Show Counting Beats Number Blaster Pattern Sequence Number Balance Jumping Addition Math Jukebox Out-of-Tuners Musical Maze Follow the Beat Note Quest Rock Superstar Puppet Movie Drummer Fun Jazz It Up MUSIC WORLD...
  • Page 12 Activity 02: Music World Take a hot air balloon journey to enjoy different styles of music from all over the world! Two modes are included in this activity: Exploring Mode: Select your favorite place and listen to its tune. Adventure Mode: You will hear a tune and then the unit will ask you to find the place it belongs to.
  • Page 13 Activity 08: Catch the Bug Listen! Which notes do not belong in the song? Click the wrong note with the mouse to get rid of it. Activity 09: Get the Beat Check out the frog drummers’ show! Two frog drummers will play some beats. Listen carefully and find the one whose rhythm is faster or slower using the mouse, or direction keys and the Enter button.
  • Page 14 Activity 13: Follow Me! Wow, the crab can sing! Listen and follow it to play the piano! Funky! Activity 14: Piano Playoff Wanna be a star? Come and take part in our Piano Playoff! On the screen, a music note will appear above a keyboard key icon.
  • Page 15: Word Zone

    icon to move to the next page to continue your work. Click or press the Backspace key to delete the notes one by one. Click or press the Delete key to delete all the notes and start a new composition. Click or press the Enter or Replay key to hear your melody again! Activity 19: Sing-Along Scale...
  • Page 16: Math Mania

    MATH MANIA Activity 27: Counting Beats Listen and count how many beats the drummer plays! Activity 28: Number Blaster Are you ready to be a “Number Blaster”? Look at the number sequence. Find the number that does not belong and blast it by clicking it with your mouse or by using the direction keys and hitting the Enter button.
  • Page 17 CREATIVITY CENTER Activity 37: Rock Superstar Wanna be a superstar?! Pick a background and a star and the show will begin! Press the piano keys to help the star perform stunts! Wow, what a rock star! Activity 38: Puppet Movie A puppet will be shown on the screen.
  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    Avoid dropping the unit. NEVER try to dismantle it. • Always keep the unit away from water. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. If your Nitro Jams Notebook™ stops working or does not turn on: • Check your batteries. Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed. •...
  • Page 19: Other Info

    ® 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 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 L.L.C.

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