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User's Manual
Tablet Notebook
2003 © VTech
Printed in China
91-02058-000

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  • Page 1 ® User’s Manual Tablet Notebook 2003 © VTech Printed in China 91-02058-000...
  • Page 2 Dear Parent we know that every child has a unique set of strengths and interests. VTech®, That’s why we created the Artificial Intelligence Learning™ Series sophisticated set of learning tools that track your child’s activity and respond by tailoring the learning experience specifically to your child’s needs.
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for buying the VTech® Tablet Notebook. The VTech® Tablet Notebook is an electronic learning aid that challenges young minds with over 120 arcade-style activities, in categories as diverse as English, math, languages, science, geography and history. Our unique Artificial Intelligence Learning™ Series technology will guide your child’s learning according to how well he or she performs in each subject area.
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    POWER SOURCE The Tablet Notebook operates on 4 “AA” size batteries (UM-3/LR6) or a VTech® 9V adaptor (sold separately). BATTERY INSTALLATION 1.
  • Page 5: Backup Battery Installation

    BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION Your Tablet Notebook comes with a backup battery already installed. Before using the unit, remove the protective strip from the backup battery by pulling out the plastic tab. To avoid damage to the unit from leaky batteries, replace the backup battery at least once a year.
  • Page 6: Product Features

    In Challenge Mode, the Intelli-System picks activities that are more challenging for you. 2. PLAY MODES In the Tablet Notebook, you can choose from 3 different modes of play and learning: - Menu Mode - Intelli-Challenge Mode...
  • Page 7: General Buttons

    / lightness level. Release Buttons The Tablet Notebook is designed with a special feature: the board containing the LCD screen can be popped out from the main unit and used as a handheld device. To use the screen as a handheld device, slide the Release buttons on both sides of the unit with your hands, and firmly pull the board out.
  • Page 8: Shortcut Keys

    • Detach the screen from the main unit as shown below: • Attach the screen to the main unit as shown below: 5. SHORTCUT KEYS Main Menu Button Press this button to return to the Main Menu at any time. Adventure Button Press this button to enter the Adventure Mode (see the PLAY MODES section for more details).
  • Page 9: Keyboard Layout

    Choosing Challenge Mode will give you activities in which you need the most work. 6. KEYBOARD LAYOUT Your Tablet Notebook has a full alphanumerical keyboard that doubles as a music keyboard. You will also find the following function keys: FUNCTION KEYS:...
  • Page 10: Cursor Pad

    Pointer On/Off Key Press this key to show the pointer and press again to hide it. Player Key Press this key to switch between one-player and two-player mode. Arrow Keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, left or right. Press these keys and the Shift key to access the Page Up, Page Down, Home and End functions.
  • Page 11: Automatic Shut-Off

    Tablet Notebook will not be used for an extended period of time. PC CONNECTION Your Tablet Notebook has the ability to link to a computer and exchange files with it. In order to use this function, you must install the special PC Connection software provided with your unit.
  • Page 12 To remove an activity from the install list, select the activity and click 5. The activities in the install list will be installed to your VTech® learning product during the next PC Connection.
  • Page 13 Grammar Math & Logic Which Sign? Basic Math Math Whack-O Basic Math Dial-a-Sign Basic Math Clever Bricks Basic Math Logic Sequences Logic Skills Math Grabber Basic Math Math Snake Basic Math Math Memory Basic Math Number Battle Logic Skills Slider Logic Skills Reversi Logic Skills...
  • Page 14 World Geography U.S. Geography Smart Scramble World History U.S. History World Geography U.S. Geography Culture Clues World History U.S. History World Geography U.S. Geography Science Make a Match Earth and Space Physical Sciences Life Sciences Science Quiz Earth and Space Physical Sciences Life Sciences Science Solver...
  • Page 15 Chain Link Typing Tutor Soundalike Name That Tune Utilities Word Processor Calculator Progress Report Phone Book Saving Calculator Book Finder Artwork Studio Bookmark Personal Profile Cartridge Number Maze Cluster Cubes Music Mixer Think Fast Download Music Composer About Tablet Notebook...
  • Page 16 Foreign Language Language Lab Foreign Language Language Quiz Foreign Language Letter Lander Foreign Language Pixel Picker Foreign Language Mystery Word Foreign Language Sneaky Snake Foreign Language Adventure Wizardry Beat the Wizard Hidden Adventure Game WORD WHAT’S MISSING? Boost your spelling knowledge. Type the letter or letters that complete all three words on the screen.
  • Page 17 WORD QUIZ This trivia quiz will test your vocabulary skills. Choose the right answer to the trivia question from the given choices. Use the pen or the arrow keys to make your choice, and press Enter when you are done. You may also type the choice number on the keyboard. WORD MEMORY Test your memory! Find as many matching pairs as you can before your time is up.
  • Page 18 MATH SNAKE Don’t let the snake eat the wrong number! Use the arrow keys to control the snake and complete the equation. If you feed him right, he will grow. If he touches the wall, himself, or a wrong number, you lose! MATH MEMORY Can you remember the numbers? Find as many matching pairs as you can before time is NUMBER BATTLE...
  • Page 19 WORLD TRIVIA This is a Social Studies trivia quiz. Choose the correct answer out of the given choices before the time is up. You can use pen or the arrow keys to choose your answer, and press Enter when you’re done. You can also type in the number of your choice. SECRET SPACES Try to guess a word related to history or geography by using the keyboard.
  • Page 20 CLUE CRACKER Read the science clues and guess the answer. Type the correct word on the keyboard. Be sure to watch the clock! QUIZ SHOW BEAT THE WIZARD (Hidden in the Adventure Mode) This is the final game in the Wizardry Adventure. Click on the shapes beside your character, to catch the shapes given to you by the wizard.
  • Page 21 Type in the answer as quickly as you can before it fades in. The subject will be a surprise! MATCH BOX Your Tablet Notebook challenges you to a game of strategy! Use the pen to move blocks together that have the same pattern on them. When you join two matching blocks, they will disappear.
  • Page 22 You can assign any activity to the keys except Bookmark, Progress Report and cartridge activities PERSONAL PROFILE Make your Tablet Notebook your own by storing information about yourself in the Personal Profile. You can even choose a picture to represent you. CARTRIDGE The Tablet Notebook comes with four cartridges, containing the activities Cluster Cubes, Music Mixer, Think Fast and Number Maze.
  • Page 23: Foreign Language

    You can move through the maze by using the pen. DOWNLOAD New activities can be downloaded from the VTech® website through the PC Connection. Once you download the new activities, they will be stored under the Download menu.
  • Page 24: Care And Maintenance

    CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. Keep your Tablet Notebook clean by wiping it with a SLIGHTLY damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. 2. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat. 3. Remove the batteries when not using it for an extended period of time.
  • Page 25: Technical Support

    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® 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.
  • Page 26: Fcc Notice

    COPYRIGHT NOTICES: Copyright® 2002 VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. All Rights Reserved. VTech® and the VTech® logo are registered trademarks of VTech® Tablet Notebook is trademark of VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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