VTech Knowledge Key PC User Manual

VTech Knowledge Key PC User Manual

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User's Manual
Knowledge Key
PC
TM
© 2002 VTech
Printed in China
91-01453-006-000

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Knowledge Key © 2002 VTech Printed in China 91-01453-006-000...
  • Page 2 When it comes to providing interactive products that ® enlighten, entertain and develop minds, at VTech see the potential in every child.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................1 POWER SOURCE ..................1 BATTERY INSTALLATION .................2 CURSOR CONTROL ................2-3 CONTRAST SWITCH ..................3 VOLUME SWITCH ..................3 AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF ................3 KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS ......4-6 TO BEGIN PLAY ..................7 ACTIVITY DIRECTIONS ..............8-11 SCORING ..................... 12 HOW TO PLAY WITH THE MATCHBOOKS........
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech ® Knowledge Key™ PC learning toy! ® at VTech are committed to providing the highest quality products to entertain and educate your child. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., 1-800-267-7377 in...
  • Page 5: Battery Installation

    BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF. 2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit and open it. 3. Insert 4 “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) as illustrated. (The use of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.) 4.
  • Page 6: Cursor Control

    ON, it will automatically shut off in about 30 seconds. To turn ® the unit back ON after an automatic shut off, press the ON button. If the VTech Knowledge Key™ PC learning toy is not going to be used for a long period of time,...
  • Page 7: Keyboard Description And Functions

    KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS The Knowledge Key™ PC learning toy has a full alphanumeric keyboard. ON BUTTON Press the ON button to turn the unit on and start the 24 fun activities in Knowledge Key™ PC. OFF BUTTON When you’ve had enough learning for one sitting, press the OFF button. LANGUAGE ARTS BUTTON There are 7 language activities built in Knowledge Key™...
  • Page 8: Letter Keys

    MATCHBOOK BUTTON Press the MATCHBOOK button when you want to play with the SMART ® START Matchbooks (sold separately). Please read more about the Matchbooks in the section of this manual entitled HOW TO PLAY WITH THE MATCHBOOKS. LETTER KEYS Use the Letter keys when inputting answers for word-related activities.
  • Page 9: Function Keys

    FUNCTION KEYS Press the DEMO key while in the main menu to see a short demonstration of all the activities in every category before returning to the category selection screen. Press the DEMO key during activity selection to see a demonstration of all the activities within the selected category before returning to the activity selection screen.
  • Page 10: To Begin Play

    TO BEGIN PLAY • Turn on your Knowledge Key™ PC learning toy by pressing the ON key. • Press the Language Arts, Mathematics, Logic & Games or Music button to select the category you wish to play. Or you can use the cursor buttons to select the category on the screen and press the ENTER key to confirm.
  • Page 11: Activity Directions

    ACTIVITY DIRECTIONS LANGUAGE ARTS 1. LEARNING LETTERS Designed to introduce the alphabet, Learning Letters is easy and fun. Type press any letter key and you’ll learn the letter’s name and see it appear in both upper and lower case. You’ll even see a fun animation of a word starting with that letter.
  • Page 12: More Or Less

    7. TYPE IN TIME This activity will help you learn the letters and learn to type faster! Letters will appear on the screen by the dog house and you must find and type that letter on the keyboard. Level 1 only has keys from the middle row of keys: “ASDFGHJKL”.
  • Page 13: Picture Parts

    13. FISH THE NUMBER Have you ever been fishing? Here’s your chance! First you will see a question “Which is the largest?” or “Which is the smallest?”. Three fish with numbers on them will appear on screen. Select the correct answer and move the fishing hook to the correct fish by using the cursor buttons, and press the ENTER key to confirm.
  • Page 14: Music Box

    19. BLACK & WHITE This visual game challenges you to match a positive image (black lines on white background) with a negative image (white lines on a black background). The positive image is shown on the left. Find it’s matching negative image from the three multiple choices given on the right side by using the cursor buttons.
  • Page 15: Scoring

    SCORING Correct answer on the 1st try : 20 points Correct answer on the 2nd try : 10 points Correct answer on the 3rd try : 5 points No chance left or press the ANSWER key : 0 points Maximum score per round : 100 points (There are 5 questions per round.) HOW TO PLAY WITH THE MATCHBOOKS...
  • Page 16: Care And Maintenance

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating and developing electronic learning computers is accompanied by a ® responsibility that we at VTech take very seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information that forms the value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur. It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products and encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S.

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