VTech CYBER SPY NOTEBOOK User Manual

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2008 VTech
Printed in China
91-002329-000-000

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  • Page 1 2008 VTech Printed in China 91-002329-000-000...
  • Page 2 Dear Parent, At VTech®, we know that in order to effectively reach kids, today’ s learning tools have to be plugged into the fast-paced world around them. at’ s why we created the Grade School Learning Series – an engaging set stylized, interactive computers specially designed to get grade-school kids up to speed with their fast-paced, tech-savvy world.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CYBER SPY NOTEBOOK™ USER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION  INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2 INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE SECTION 2 SET-UP CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT FEATURES SECTION 3 ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 1 MAIN UNIT CHAPTER 2...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Cyber Spy Notebook™. ® Your Cyber Spy Notebook™ is an electronic learning laptop that you can take on the go, or connect to our web site to play interactive games online in vivid color! Cyber Spy Notebook™ challenges young minds with over 100 activities in different categories as diverse as English, Spanish, German, French, math, logic, science, history, geography, music and more.
  • Page 5: Set-Up

    Before playing for the first time, please insert 4 new “AA” sized alkaline batteries. (The “AA” sized batteries included in the unit are for demo purpose only and are not long-life batteries.) Or use a VTech 9V AC (300mA center positive) power supply adaptor (sold separately).
  • Page 6: Battery Notice

    • Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Notice: When Cyber Spy Notebook™ is on, you may see this icon appear on the screen . This indicates that battery power is low, and you should replace the batteries soon.
  • Page 7: Using The Mouse

    Use the mouse only on the supplied mouse pad so that the roller ball is not damaged and the cursor moves freely across the screen. Only use a mouse that is compatible with VTech ® products. Make sure the unit is OFF.
  • Page 8: Product Features

    We recommend that you turn off the unit when finished playing. Remove the batteries and unplug the adaptor if your Cyber Spy Notebook™ will not be used for an extended period of time. VOLUME AND CONTRAST CONTROL Pressing the button will switch to Volume control.
  • Page 9 kEYBOARD LAYOUT In addition to a full QWERTY keyboard, you will also find the function keys described below: HOT kEYS () Press one of the following buttons to jump to the sub menu of the chosen category. Demo: Press this key to enter the Demo program. English Espionage: Press this key to enter the English category.
  • Page 10 HOT kEYS (2) Press one of the following buttons to jump directly to the activity. Press this key to enter the Mission Key Menu. Press this key to switch ON/OFF the Background Music. Press this key to enter the Music Mixer activity. Press this key to enter the Music Composer activity.
  • Page 11 Shift: Press and hold this key to capitalize letters. This key can also access the alternate function of another key, when both are pressed at the same time. Status: Press this key with the Shift key to get the status of the current game.
  • Page 12: Activity Selection

    Press the button to stop voice recording. Play: Press the button to listen to your recorded voice. ACTIVITY SELECTION With the Cyber Spy Notebook™ you can choose from different categories of play and learning: • English Espionage • Spanish Spy •...
  • Page 13 SUB MENU: After category selection, you will see a list of activities for you to choose from. You can choose an activity in one of these ways: 1) Use the arrow keys to select the activity you like. Then press key to confirm selection.
  • Page 14: Activities

    ACTIVITIES Your Cyber Spy Notebook™ offers a total of 100 activities including 8 activities from bonus mission keys. MAIN UNIT Activity Activity Name Category Activity Description Name Spanish Letter Spanish Spy Here you can hear and learn Scan Spanish letters. You can also...
  • Page 15 What’s Missing? Spanish Spy Headquarters is missing a system code. Find the correct letter that completes the code. Number Spanish Spy Listen to the Spanish Detector pronunciation carefully, and then choose the correct number. Spanish Word Spanish Spy Choose the picture that File describes the Spanish word.
  • Page 16 Gossip Quiz German Choose the correct phrase Agent to complete the German conversation. Reach a Letter German Find the letter that completes Agent the word. Word Strike German Type in the word as fast as Agent you can before the entire word appears on screen.
  • Page 17 Hit a Word French Type in the word as fast as Informer you can before the entire word appears on screen. French French Collect the correct letter Interpreter Informer that completes the word. Letter Catcher English Move the robot arm to catch Espionage the letters to complete a word.
  • Page 18 Homonym English Try to match the words that Match Espionage sound the same. Equation Numbers Collect the number or sign to Encrypted and Codes complete the math problem. Odd & Even Numbers Collect the odd or even Collector and Codes number according to the requirement.
  • Page 19 Division Mania Numbers Read the math question, and Codes and then choose the correct answer. Fraction Force Numbers Read the question on and Codes the left and choose the answer as fast as you can. Sign Collector Numbers Collect the math sign to and Codes complete the math problem.
  • Page 20 Password Numbers Memorize the numbers Memory and Codes on the screen, then type the numbers within the time limit. Agent Match Numbers Memorize the face displayed and Codes and then choose the face that matches. Formula Numbers Select the equation that Stabilizer and Codes completes the math problem.
  • Page 21 Time Telling Numbers Read the clock and then and Codes select the right time. Money Counting Numbers Collect the amount of cyber and Codes money that is required. Nature Spy Lab Read the question and Challenge then choose the answer as quickly as you can.
  • Page 22 Dance Disguise Game Zone Dance with the instructor. Remember the instructor’s dance moves and then repeat the dance. Database Game Zone Collect as much data as Gathering you can in order to gain more points within the time limit. Typing Tutor Game Zone Hone your typing skills by typing as many words as...
  • Page 23 Music Mixer Game Zone Choose an instrument to mix into the melody. Odd One Out Game Zone Find out which bar code is different from the other three. Password Match Game Zone Memorize the password and then select the same one on the right side.
  • Page 24: Mission Key 1: English Mission - Top Secret

    Supersonic Cool Tools A cool device for agents Message to record and play back a secret voice message. Progress Cool Tools Check your score and Tracking your progress here. Click the Recycle bin to clear your score. Word Processor Cool Tools Here you can type secret messages and then save them to read later.
  • Page 25: Mission Key 2: Spanish Mission - Covert Operation

    Mission key 2: Spanish Mission – Covert Operation Crack a Spanish Challenge the computer! Code Mission: Covert Type in the entire word Operation before it appears on the screen completely. Spanish Spanish Collect the correct letter Decoder Mission: Covert to complete the word. Operation Mission key 3: German Mission –...
  • Page 26: Software Installation

    Double click on “My Computer” (located on your desktop). Find the CD-ROM drive that has the Cyber Spy Notebook™ installation CD. Right click on the drive and choose “Explore”. Locate and run “Setup.exe” on the explorer to begin the installation process.
  • Page 27: Features In Planet Vtech

    PC program. The first time you connect the Cyber Spy Notebook to the PC, you will be taken to the login page of Planet VTech. Log in to play games at Cyber Spy Headquarters, or explore Planet VTech and find other exciting games and surprises! •...
  • Page 28: Navigating Around

    Arcade Enter Store Area Exit to Lobby • You can download additional missions to your Cyber Spy Notebook for free at Cyber Spy Headquarters. • Click on the area shown above to download new games. Cyber Spy Store Exit to Cyber...
  • Page 29: Launching Missions

    You can select different missions and start playing. CARE & MAINTENANCE Keep your Cyber Spy Notebook™ clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    We recommend that children take a 15 minutes break for every hour of play. TROUBLESHOOTING . If your Cyber Spy Notebook™ stops working or does not turn on: • Check your batteries. Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed.
  • Page 31: Technical Support

    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. VTech Electronics North ® America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs.
  • Page 32: Copyright Notices

    ® property of their respective owners. IMPORTANT NOTE Creating and developing Electronic Learning product 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.

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