VTech Color Blast Notebook User Manual

Vtech color blast notebook user's manual

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  • Page 2 We thank you for trusting VTech with the important job of helping your child learn ® and succeed. Sincerely, Your Friends at VTech ® To learn more about the Grade School Learning Series and other VTech toys, visit www.vtechkids.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    COLOR BLAST NOTEBOOK SECTION 1 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 SECTION 2 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 SECTION 3 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 SECTION 4 CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 USER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 4: Color Blast Notebook

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech Color Blast Notebook™ Your with 50 activities in different categories as diverse as English, Spanish, math, science, geography and more. Color LCD Screen Volume Control Switch (Low/High) Sound On/Off Switch Contrast Control Built-in...
  • Page 5: Set-Up

    INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE Color Blast Notebook™ 4 “AA” sized batteries (For demo purposes only. Not long life batteries.) CR2032 backup battery Real mouse Mouse pad 4 bonus activity cartridges: Spanish Language, Science & Nature, Discover the World, Math Explorer User’s Manual...
  • Page 6: Battery Installation

    Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision; Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium); operates on 4 “AA” sized batteries or a VTech comes with a backup battery already installed. To avoid 9V adaptor (sold...
  • Page 7 Do not use more batteries than recommended; Remove batteries from the toy if it will not be used for an extended period of time. Notice : When Color Blast Notebook screen . This indicates that battery power is low, and you should replace the batteries soon.
  • Page 8: Product Features

    Insert the cartridge into the cartridge slot on the right side of the unit. The cartridge should lock into place. Please use care when removing the cartridge from the slot. Turn Color Blast Notebook™ button. PRODUCT FEATURES In the Color Blast Notebook™...
  • Page 9: Activity Selection

    ACTIVITY SELECTION: MAIN MENU: When the unit is turned ON, you will see a short opening scene and enter the Main Menu. Icons for different activities will be shown in the menu. You can choose an activity in one of these ways: Use the arrow keys to select the activity you like.
  • Page 10: Keyboard Layout

    KEYBOARD LAYOUT In addition to a QWERTY keyboard, you will also find the function keys described below: KEYBOARD HOT KEYS Demo: Press this key to enter the Demo program. Main Menu: Press this key to enter the Main Menu. Personal Profile: Press this key to enter your Personal Profile.
  • Page 11 FUNCTION KEYS Esc: Tab: Caps Lock: Shift: Status: Help: Level: Answer: Sym.: Space Bar: Hint: Player: Player 1: Player 2: Enter: Delete: Repeat: Backspace: 8-Directional Cursor Key: Press this key to exit the current activity. Press this key to move the cursor 3 spaces. Press this key to type capital letters.
  • Page 12 AUTOMATIC POWER OFF To save power, Color Blast Notebook™ any input after 8 minutes. Press the On/Off button to wake your unit. We recommend that you turn off the unit when finished playing. Remove the batteries and unplug the adaptor if Color Blast Notebook™...
  • Page 13 Different? Switcheroo Speedy Shapes Music Builder Customize your Color Blast Notebook™ by storing information about yourself. Type your name, birthday, phone number and address, and then choose a picture to personalize your profile. You can also change your settings for mouse sensitivity, level of difficulty or appearance.
  • Page 14: Language Lab

    LANGUAGE LAB Activity No. Activities Name Reading Comprehension Literature Word Builder Letter Launcher Synonyms Antonyms Spelling Scramble Activity Description Read the stories and answer the questions to improve your reading comprehension skills. Guess the rhyming word to complete the poem. Use the Hint key to see a letter clue.
  • Page 15 CARTRIDGE 1 SPANISH LANGUAGE Activity No. Activities Name Spanish Lessons Spanish Quiz Spanish Pictures Spanish Letters Spanish Numbers Spanish Spelling Activity Description Listen and learn Spanish! Choose an English word and learn it in Spanish. Test your Spanish skills. Try to match up the English and Spanish words.
  • Page 16 Spanish Word Hunt CARTRIDGE 2 SCIENCE & NATURE Activity No. Activities Name Science Starter Science Quiz Animal World Animal Quiz Test your reaction skills. Use the arrow keys or on-screen buttons to control the collector moving along the conveyor belt. Collect the objects that match the Spanish words.
  • Page 17 The Human Body Human Body Quiz Great Inventions Who Invented What? Amazing Animals CARTRIDGE 3 DISCOVER THE WORLD Activity No. Activities Name Wonders of the World World Wonders Quiz Space Exploration Learn about the human body. Choose a topic and find out interesting facts. Test yourself on human body facts.
  • Page 18 Space & Planet Quiz Secrets of the Earth Earth Challenge Ocean Wonders Ocean Quiz Quiz yourself on space and planet facts. Choose an answer in the multiple-choice questions before time is up! Our Earth has many mysteries. Choose a topic and learn all about our planet Earth.
  • Page 19 CARTRIDGE 4 MATH EXPLORER Activity No. Activities Name Geometry Sudoku Shape Sudoku Multiplication & Division Drills Activity Description Choose the correct answer in this geometry game. Pick the answer you want, then press the ENTER key to confirm your choice. Improve your logical thinking.
  • Page 20 Measure It Odd & Even Road Rally CARE & MAINTENANCE Color Blast Notebook™ Keep your Never use solvents or abrasives. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat. Remove the batteries when not using it for an extended period of time.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If your Color Blast Notebook™ - Check your batteries. Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed. - Insert the tip of a paper clip (or a similar object without a sharp tip) into the small hole on the back of the unit labelled “Reset.”...
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 IMPORTANT NOTE Creating and developing Electronic Learning products is accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTech take very seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of ® the information, which forms the value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur.

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