Operating Your ® GeoSafari Laptop Jr. Laptop Jr. Machine Table of Contents Laptop r. is packed with features that will help you learn and remember all kinds of interesting and useful information—while Operating Your Laptop Jr. Machine ..... 1 you’re having fun! This guide will show you how to make the most Let’s Look at Laptop Jr.
Let’s Look at Laptop Jr. • Display Window • CLEAR Press once if you would This shows entered codes, programming prompts, like to change an answer answers, score(s), and time before pressing . Press Note: remaining to answer. twice to end a game and •...
Using Your Laptop Jr. Changing the Default Program Laptop r. games can be played in three different modes: If you want to change any part of the default programming, • Mode 1—Single-Player Game press after entering the code. The prompt arrow will first •...
2. Answer the question by entering the appropriate number key(s), REVIEW OPTION then pressing . (The prompt symbol will flash in the display Laptop r. lets you practice ‘til you get it right! window.) At the end of a game, red lights will blink next to any questions that Note: If you wish to change an answer before pressing , press CLEAR, were answered incorrectly, and the prompt arrow will flash next to...
• If you want to change modes, press , enter 2 or 3, then press • If you want to change the response time for Player A, enter the GO button under the flashing green GO light. This will start a new time setting (from 1-99 seconds) and press to con- the game with the default programming for that mode.
STARTING PLAY Tip: Remember, your score will not be As soon as Player A presses the left GO pad, affected if you choose a longer response Always each player’s Bonus Points will appear in the time. It’s smart to give yourself the time read the directions display window.
• If you want to change modes and change any default Changing the Default Program programming, press after entering the mode, and then enter new information at the appropriate prompts. Press GO Press after selecting Mode 3 and follow these directions: to start the new game whenever a GO light is flashing.
What if neither player wants to take a chance with a question? STARTING PLAY If neither GO pad is pressed after a question has been Once any programming changes have been selected, the scores remain the same and no points are entered, either player may press GO to start added or subtracted from either player’s score.
Troubleshooting If your Laptop r. machine fails to operate properly, check the batteries. Weak batteries can cause a variety of malfunctions. Dim lights are the first sign of weak or drained batteries. Replace the batteries with a fresh set. If your unit will not be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible corrosion.
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