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- Page 1 User’s Manual ClassMaster Notebook ™...
- Page 2 XL Series™ — an innovative line of portable learning companions designed to fit the always on-the-go lifestyle of your school-aged child. The XL Series™ is a powerful system of learning tools that helps give your child the much-needed competitive edge in school through fun, age appropriate activities —...
- Page 3 Children can express themselves with tools such as a dynamic word processor, dictionary and a thesaurus. Get connected to school success. Excel with the XL Series™! ® We at VTech are committed to providing the best possible products to entertain and educate your child.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION ... 1 PREPARATION ... 2 GETTING STARTED ... 2 CONNECTING THE MOUSE ... 2 CONNECTING A PRINTER ... 2 POWER SOURCE... 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION ... 3 STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS ... 3 AC ADAPTOR ... 4 USING THE AC ADAPTOR ... 4 STANDARD FOR TRANSFORMER TOYS ... - Page 5 KEYBOARD & CURSOR PAD... 8 BASIC OPERATION ... 9 MOVING THE CURSOR FROM ONE FIELD TO ANOTHER ... 9 CONFIRMING A SELECTION OR COMMAND ...9 SELECTING A FOLDER ...9 SELECTING OPTIONS FROM A PULL-DOWN MENU ... 9 LAUNCH THE ACTION MENU ...9 INTRODUCTION TO COMMON COMMANDS ...
- Page 6 WORLD TIME ... 32 WELCOME ... 32 Sync ... 33 VTech vPort ... 33 Add a New User Account in Desktop Software ... 33 Syncing Your ClassMaster™ Notebook with Your Computer ... 34 Adding New Activities into Your ClassMaster™ Notebook ... 34...
- Page 7 Deleting Activities From Your ClassMaster™ Notebook ... 35 Uploading Files From Your ClassMaster™ Notebook to Your Computer ... 35 IR ... 36 Effective Working Position for IR Communication ... 37 TROUBLE SHOOTING ... 38 DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY... 39 TECHNICAL SUPPORT...
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Page 8: Introduction
® ClassMaster™ Notebook learning aid! We at VTech ® ClassMaster ™ Notebook Main Creation Print Menu Station Screen & ÷ XL Series™ products. It is an electronic Sync Backspace Delete Enter Page < > Shift Page Home Down Action ®... -
Page 9: Preparation
Locate the printer port on the back of the unit and plug the printer cable into it • Turn the unit on, then turn the printer on POWER SOURCE ClassMaster™ Notebook operates on 4 “AA” size batteries (UM-3 / LR6) or VTech adaptor (sold separately). Printer Port irPort... -
Page 10: Battery Installation
BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is OFF. 2. Open the battery cover on the bottom of the unit. 3. Insert 4 new “AA” batteries (UM-3 / LR6) as illustrated. DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES in this unit. 4. Close the battery cover. NOTE: Remove all pre-installed batteries and the use of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance. -
Page 11: Ac Adaptor
AC ADAPTOR ® Use VTech or any standard adaptor complying with EN61558 DC 9V AC centre-positive adaptor. USING THE AC ADAPTOR 1. Make sure the unit is OFF. 2. Locate the adaptor jack on the left side of the unit. -
Page 12: Backup Battery Installation
BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION ClassMaster™ Notebook comes with a backup already installed. Before using the unit, remove the protective strip from the backup battery by pulling on the plastic tab. To avoid damage to the unit from leaky batteries, replace the backup battery at least once a year. To replace the backup battery: 1. -
Page 13: Mouse
Once the mouse is installed, you may move the cursor around the screen freely. The mouse has a roller ball in it; therefore, it should be used on a clean, flat surface. The mouse is compatible with VTech CONNECTING THE MOUSE •... -
Page 14: Player Guide
Press this button to go to the Creation Station activity directly. Print Screen Button Press this button to print what is displayed on the screen. ClassMaster™ Notebook is compatible with VTech’s VT-41 printer only. Sync Button Press this button to Sync with PC. -
Page 15: Keyboard & Cursor Pad
KEYBOARD & CURSOR PAD Here are some special function keys: Caps Lock Shift Symbol Insert Space Action Backspace Delete Enter Help Arrow Keys Cursor Pad Press to exit the current activity Press to move the blinking cursor forward Press to type in capital letters, press again to type in lower case letters Hold the Shift key down to type letters in upper case Press to display the Symbol screen... -
Page 16: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION MOVING THE CURSOR FROM ONE FIELD TO ANOTHER To move the cursor between fields, categories or folders, you can: • Use the mouse or Cursor pad to click on the area you want to go • Press the Tab key. •... -
Page 17: Introduction To Common Commands
INTRODUCTION TO COMMON COMMANDS Here are some of the most common commands used in our unit: Menu Item Functions Create a new document Edit Change, delete, or add new text to a selected record Delete Remove selected record Delete All Remove all records, words or phrases in program Save Save the document... -
Page 18: Copying/Cutting And Pasting Text
Select the record or file you want to print, press the Action key and select Print from the Action menu. ® Note: ClassMaster™ Notebook is compatible with VTech ’s VT-41 printer. SAVING A DOCUMENT To save a file or save changes you’ve made to an existing document, press the Action key and select the Save command. -
Page 19: Managing Your Programs
MANAGING YOUR PROGRAMS OPEN A PROGRAM The ClassMaster™ Notebook helps you organize by saving programs in files. To open program, open the folder first, then you’ll see the folder’s programs displayed on the screen. Select the program you want to use by moving the cursor with your mouse or the arrow keys and press Enter. -
Page 20: Simple Calculator
SIMPLE CALCULATOR The simple calculator lets you solve everyday math problems of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Use the mouse to click on the calculator buttons or use the keyboard to enter numbers and math symbols. Then click the “=” button or press Enter to get the correct answer. -
Page 21: Scientific Calculator
SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR This is an advanced, fully functional calculator that allows you to calculate square roots, sine, cosine and more. Use the mouse or keyboard to perform calculations just like the simple calculator. Below you'll find a description of the more advanced functions and buttons: Buttons on Function... -
Page 22: Advanced Word Processor
Buttons on Function Calculator Enter a number for x, press this key, then enter a number for y to calculate the xth root of y Enter a number and press this key to calculate the factorial of value Enter a number and press this key to calculate its reciprocal Press this key and then enter a number to calculate its common logarithm Press this key and then enter a number to calculate its natural... -
Page 23: Language Lab
Set Alignment for Your Text: Set alignment for selected text with the following: : Left-aligns the selected content or left justifies new text : Centers the selected content or center new text. : Right-aligns the selected content or right justifies new text : Creates a numbered list : Creates a bulleted list Insert Clip Art: Place cursor where you want to insert the clipart. -
Page 24: Typing Challenge
TYPING CHALLENGE Try this cool game to improve your typing speed and accuracy. Select the appropriate level. Words will cascade down from the top of the screen, try your best to type all the words with the keyboard! CLASS SCHEDULE List your daily Class Schedule with the times and room numbers. -
Page 25: Geometry
GEOMETRY Want a geometry refresher? At random, a 2- dimensional or 3-dimensional object will appear and you’ll be asked to find its area, perimeter or volume. Input your answer by typing in the number then press the button to confirm your answer. For a hint on how to approach the problem, press the button to show the relevant formula. -
Page 26: Domino Crisis
DOMINO CRISIS A fun game that tests your reactions as it challenges your mathematical skills. The object of Domino Crisis is to eliminate dominos. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move the flying domino. You can rotate the flying domino by pressing the Enter or Space key. -
Page 27: Brixx
BRIXX Just like in the arcades, Brixx tests your reaction speed. Use the arrow keys to move the paddle so you can catch the ball. Then “throw” it against the brick wall by pressing any key to launch it. You never know how many times you have to hit a brick before it will disappear. -
Page 28: Reversi
REVERSI The ultimate game of skill and strategy: You’ve got to get more of the board filled with your discs than your opponent’s. There are white discs on one side, black discs on the other. You and your opponent alternate placing discs on to the board, placing them so they enclose your rival’s pieces. -
Page 29: Puzzler
PUZZLER The object of Puzzler is to move blocks of the same pattern together so that they will be cleared from the screen. To move a block, click the mouse on the block you want to move and drag to the right or left position, and then lift the mouse. -
Page 30: Trivia
TRIVIA Ready to prove what you know? This challenging trivia game tests your knowledge of Sports, Entertainment and more. First select the topic you want to be tested on. Then you’ll be given a series of multiple-choice questions. Use the mouse, cursor pad or the arrow keys to move between the answers. -
Page 31: My World
MY WORLD ADDRESS BOOK Address Book helps you keep track of your friends and family by storing their names, phone numbers, e-mail address and other information. Use the mouse, cursor pad or arrow keys to move among entries, then press Enter to open a record. -
Page 32: Calendar
CALENDAR Too busy to remember what day it is let alone what you’ve got to do next? Calendar helps you keep track of any and all events. You select the way you want to view your schedule: Daily, Weekly or Monthly. Select Daily View and you’ll see all of the events for a specific day. -
Page 33: To Do List
TO DO LIST Use the To Do List to create reminders and assign due dates to tasks. When you open the To Do List, you’ll see a list of your tasks you’ve previously entered. You can open an existing task by moving the cursor with the mouse, cursor pad or arrow keys and pressing Enter. -
Page 34: Creativity
CREATIVITY CREATION STATION Create your own creature with Creation Station. Then use IR and send it to your friend while you chat. To create a new character, press the New button or select the New command from Action menu, then enter the name of character and select the components. - Page 35 Select Icon Text Icon Line Icon Pen Icon Fill Icon Eraser Icon Circle Icon Filled Circle Icon Square Icon Filled Square Icon Clipart Icon Clear Icon Undo Icon NOTE: Remember to save your drawing by selecting Save from the Action menu. You can also send your picture to a friend using the IrSend command.
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Page 36: Animation Editor
ANIMATION EDITOR Create your own cartoon with Animation Editor! When you open the program, you’ll see a list of files that you can open. Select any file with the mouse or the arrow keys and press Enter to open the animation. To create your own animation, press the New button. -
Page 37: Accessories
Music Tools Function Inserts dotted crotchet rest Inserts quaver rest Inserts semi quaver rest Copies the selected notes Pastes the notes to the staff from the clipboard Flattens a note Sharpens a note Resets a sharp or flat note to normal ACCESSORIES MY SETUP My Setup in the Accessories folder lets you customize your ClassMaster™... -
Page 38: On Board Help
SYSTEM Select this category to change the screen wallpaper, program icons and select the number format. You can turn the Intro and Main Animations on or off and set the timing for Auto- sleep. MOUSE/KEY With the Mouse/Key category, you can set the tracking speed of your mouse. -
Page 39: File And Upload Manager
FILE AND UPLOAD MANAGER File and Upload Manager lets you organize and transfer files. Select the file you want to upload then press the Upload button. Press the Sync key so that the file can be transferred. To open a program, select it and press Launch. You can delete a file by selecting it and pressing Delete. -
Page 40: Sync
800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada. For details on how to install vPort, please refer to the vPort user manual. For additional information about using the XL Series™ Desktop Software, open the XL Series™ Desktop Software and then choose Desktop Help from the Help menu. -
Page 41: Syncing Your Classmaster™ Notebook With Your Computer
2. Make sure the IR Lens of vPort and ClassMaster™ Notebook are in an effective position. 3. Make sure the XL Series™ Desktop Software is installed on your computer. 4. Make sure the VTech Press the Sync button on your ClassMaster™ Notebook. -
Page 42: Deleting Activities From Your Classmaster™ Notebook
3. Now you can select the activities you want to add to your ClassMaster™ Notebook. To select an activity or file, click on it, and then click the Add to List button. The number of activities and data you can add to ClassMaster™ Notebook is limited by the amount of available memory on your ClassMaster™... - Page 43 folder, select Options in the menu bar and click Set Personal Folder. When uploading files, if a file with the same name already exists in your Personal Folder, a new “ index number” will be automatically added after your filename to avoid overwriting. You can check the sync log for the filename used.
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Page 44: Effective Working Position For Ir Communication
3. It is not recommended to work under direct sunlight or other bright or heat. Note: In case you encounter problems in connecting with another unit, please check if the IR lens of the VTech ClassMaster™ Notebook is facing to the correct direction. Also, you can check with different working distances. -
Page 45: Trouble Shooting
Check to make sure the connection between your unit and PC is correct. • Make sure your Sync Cable is not frayed or damaged and is connected into the USB port. • Make sure you have successfully installed the XL Series™ Desktop Software on your computer. -
Page 46: Disclaimer And Limitation Of Liability
VTech 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 47: Fcc Notice
ADDRESS : 2350 Ravine Way, Glenview, IL 60025 USA TEL NO.: 800- 521-2010 COPYRIGHT NOTICES Copyright © 2002 VTech and the VTech logo are registered trademarks of VTech. ClassMaster™ Notebook is ® trademark of VTech Electronics North America, L.L.C. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.