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- Page 2 USB cable for connecting to a PC. With the Language Lab Laptop™, your child will find that learning and fun go hand in hand!
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Page 3: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED POWER SOURCE ® The Language Lab Laptop™ operates on 4 “AA” size batteries (UM-3/LR6) or a VTech 9V adaptor (sold separately). BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF. - Page 4 Important: While replacing the backup battery, the 4 “AA” size batteries must be kept in the unit. Otherwise, you will lose any saved information. DC ADAPTOR Use a VTech ® adaptor or any other standard adaptor that complies with EN61558 AC-DC 300mA center-positive adaptor.
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Page 5: Notice To Parents
REAL MOUSE Use the mouse only on a clean, flat surface, so that the roller ball is not damaged and the cursor moves freely across the screen. Use only a mouse that is compatible with VTech ® products. -
Page 6: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES PLAY MODES In the Language Lab Laptop™ you can choose from 8 different categories of play and learning: • Foreign Language (Spanish) • Word Fun • Math & Logic • Science • Social Studies • Game Zone • Creative Studio •... -
Page 7: Cursor Pad
Use the cursor pad to control the movement of the cursor on the screen. KEYBOARD LAYOUT Your Language Lab Laptop™ has a full typing keyboard that doubles as a music keyboard. It also features the function keys described below. FUNCTION KEYS: Press this button to see a short preview of your Language Lab Laptop™. - Page 8 Press one of these buttons to jump to the first activity of the chosen category. Esc: Press this key to exit an activity. Level: Press this key to set the difficulty level (easy, medium or hard). Caps Lock: Press this key to type in capital letters. Press it again to switch to small letters.
- Page 9 Press this key to connect to a printer and print files. VOICE MATE Your Language Lab Laptop™ is equipped with the Voice Mate feature, a built-in recording system that provides a great way to improve your foreign language skills and express your creativity.
- Page 10 ACTIVITIES Your Language Lab Laptop™ offers a total of 105 activities including 3 activities on bonus cartridges. Activity No. Activity Names Category Activity Description Spanish Letters Foreign Choose a letter to hear its Spanish Language pronunciation. You can also click the Record icon to record your own reading and compare.
- Page 11 Spanish Strikeout Foreign Read the clue, and type the answer. Language Correct letters will appear on the Word Strikeout Word Fun screen, and incorrect ones will use Grammar Blanks Word Fun up your chances to answer. Press the Repeat key to see the clue Nature Blanks Science again.
- Page 12 Nature Hints Science Geography Clues Social Studies History Hints Social Studies Globe Facts Social Studies History Detective Social Studies Meaning Match Word Fun Find the correct match for the word Science Match Science at the top of the screen. Use the arrow keys to find an answer, and Creature Match Science...
- Page 13 What’s Missing? Word Fun The same letter or letters are missing from all three words. Type the letter(s), and press the Enter key. Press the Hint key to see one of the correct letters. Which Sign? Math and Logic Use the mouse or arrow keys to choose the correct sign: greater than (>), less than (<), or equals (=).
- Page 14 Dots & Boxes Math and Logic This is a 2-player game. You can play against a friend or the computer. Take turns drawing a line by clicking on two dots. A player who completes the fourth side of a box earns a point, and gets an extra turn.
- Page 15 Name That Tune Game Zone Choose the correct name for each song. Chain Link Game Zone Pair up blocks to make them disappear. Pairs must be next to each other, or you must be able to draw a line between them. See if you can clear the board! Typing Tutor Game Zone...
- Page 16 Follow the Notes Creative Studio Repeat the music notes you hear by pressing the note keys on the keyboard or clicking the notes on the screen. Face Maker Creative Studio Click the on-screen icons to create a face. Save the face you created by clicking the middle icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Page 17 Phone Book Cool Tools Press to enter the Phone Book activity. Here you can store information about your friends, such as their names, phone numbers, birthday and e-mail address. You can also choose silly pictures for your friends designed. You can also upload your files to a PC or print them.
- Page 18 Cool Tools Press to enter the Alarm Clock activity. Use the built-in clock to set the current time on your Language Lab Laptop™. You can also set an alarm. Voice Message Cool Tools Click the Record icon to record a voice message to play when your laptop starts up.
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Page 19: Installation
USB cable and PC connection program. You can use the PC connection to upload or print files created in the Word Processor, Card Maker, and Phone Book activities of your Language Lab Laptop™. You can also use the PC connection to download extra activity data from the included CD-ROM. -
Page 20: Care And Maintenance
Word Processor, Card Maker, and Phone Book activities of the Language Lab Laptop™. Please note that if you revise the files on your PC by using other applications, you will not be able to download them back to your Language Lab Laptop™. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
6. If you experience a problem with the USB connection: • Disconnect the USB cable from both the Language Lab Laptop™ and the PC, and reconnect it again. Be sure to use the "Unplug" or "Eject Hardware" icon to disconnect the Language Lab Laptop™. -
Page 22: 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 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.