V-tech NITRO Bedienungsanleitung

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for buying the VTech®Nitro Notebook™. The VTech®Nitro Notebook™

is an awesome way to get busy with a whole world of learning fun! Get versed

in all the basics - letters, phonics, vocabulary, math, science, social studies and

more! Plus, learn to speak Spanish like a pro with fun, interactive language games.

And don’t forget your artistic side - fun music and art activities are just waiting for

your creative input. You’ll even get a whole set of cool utilities, perfect for the kid

on the go!

With additional cartridges, cool graphics, fun sounds, groovy melodies, and a high-

tech keyboard and mouse, you’ll be ready to take the learning world by storm!

INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

•Nitro Notebook™

•User’s manual

•Real mouse

•Mouse pad

•Bonus cartridges: Story Time and Sing-Along

WARNING:

All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are not part

of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.

On/Off button

Bonus cartridges

LCD screen

Volume switch

Contrast switch

Built-in speaker

Keyboard

Demo button

Category buttons

Progress Report button

Real mouse

Mouse pad

Cursor pad

Reset hole

Cursor pad

"enter" button Cursor pad

"enter" button

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GETTING STARTED

POWER SOURCE

The Nitro Notebook™ operates on 3 “AA” size batteries

(UM-3/LR6) or a VTech®9V adaptor (sold separately).

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit and

open it.

3. Insert 3 new “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) as illustrated.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

4. Close the battery cover.

NOTE: For best performance, remove all factory-installed batteries and use new,

alkaline batteries.

Important: When replacing the 3 “AA” size batteries, make sure the backup batteries

are in the unit. Otherwise you will lose any information stored in the unit.

BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION

Your Nitro Notebook™ comes with a backup battery already

installed. To avoid damage to the unit from leaky batteries,

replace the backup battery at least once a year.

TO REPLACE THE BACKUP BATTERY

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Using a small cross-head screwdriver, loosen the battery cover.

3. Insert 1 CR2032 size battery as illustrated.

4. Close the battery cover and tighten the screws to secure it.

STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS

•Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries;

•Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged;

•Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision;

•Do not mix different types of batteries; Do not mix new and used batteries;

•Only use batteries of the recommended or equivalent type;

•Always insert batteries properly matching the plus (+) and minus (-) signs;

•Batteries that have run out of energy must be removed from the toy;

•Do not short-circuit the supply terminals;

•Do not use more batteries than recommended;

•Do not mix alkaline, standard(carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium)

batteries;

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•Remove batteries from the toy if it will not be used for an extended period of

time.

IMPORTANT: While replacing the backup battery, the 3 “AA” size batteries must be kept in the unit.

Otherwise, you will lose any saved information.

DC ADAPTOR

Use a VTech®adaptor or any other standard adaptor that complies with EN61558

AC-DC 9V 300mA center-positive adaptor.

CONNECTING THE ADAPTOR

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the adaptor jack on the back of the unit.

3. Insert the adaptor plug into the unit’s adaptor jack.

4. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.

5. Turn the unit ON.

NOTE: When the toy is not going to be in use for an extended period of time,

unplug the adaptor.

STANDARD FOR TOYS WITH ADAPTOR

•The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old;

•Use only the recommended adaptor with the toy;

•The adaptor is not a toy;

•Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid;

•Never use more than 1 adaptor;

•Do not leave the toy plugged in for extended periods of time.

NOTICE TO PARENTS

Regularly examine the adaptor, checking for damage to the cord, plug, transformer

or other parts. Do not use the adaptor if there is any damage to it.

The demo tag should be removed automatically when the product is taken out of

the packaging. If the demo tag is still in position when you begin play, please remove

it from the bottom of the unit to activate normal play mode.

REAL MOUSE

Use the mouse only on a clean, flat

surface, so that the roller ball is not

damaged and the cursor moves freely

across the screen. Use only a mouse

that is compatible with VTech®

products.

Mouse button

Mouse door

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CONNECTING THE MOUSE

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the mouse jack on the back of the unit.

3. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack.

USING THE MOUSE

1. Move the mouse in the direction you want the cursor to move.

2. Click on the mouse button to make a selection.

CLEANING THE MOUSE

1. Following the arrows, use a screwdriver to open the cover on

the bottom of the mouse.

2. Take the ball out of the mouse and use a dry cloth to clean

the mouse and the ball.

3. Place the ball back into the mouse, place the cover back onto

the mouse and screw the cover closed.

CARTRIDGE

Insert the cartridge into the cartridge slot on the right

side of the unit to play after the unit is turned ON.

PRODUCT FEATURES

PLAY MODES

In the Nitro Notebook™, you can choose from 8 different categories of play and learning:

•Language Lab (Spanish)

•Word Zone

•Math Mania

•Science World

•Social Studies

•Game Time

•Creative Studio

•My Tools

ONE/TWO PLAYER MODE

Press on the keyboard to switch between One Player and Two Player modes.

The activities that can be played with two players are:

•Carrot Patch

•Crazy Sponge

•Hoop Spree

•Bug Squash

•Double the Fun

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•Ball Tumble

•Hide and Seek

•Mirror Image

•Memory Challenge

•Maze Magic

PROGRESSIVE LEARNING FEATURE

In most activities, if a question is answered incorrectly in the first round of a game,

it will be repeated up to three times in later rounds. This feature is designed to

help children learn by developing memory skills.

TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF

Pressing will turn the unit ON. Pressing again will turn the unit OFF.

ACTIVITY SELECTION:

When the unit is turned on, you will see a short opening scene and enter the Main

Menu. Here, activities will cycle onto and off the screen automatically. You can choose

an activity in one of these ways:

1) press when you see an activity you like.

2) use the cursor pad to cycle through the activities manually, and press to

choose one.

3) click the mouse button when you see an activity you like.

4) type the activity number and press .

If you press a category key (such as ‘Word Zone’), the menu will jump to the first

activity of that category. An activity can then be chosen in the above ways.

LEVEL SELECTION

Pressing will change the level of the current activity from level one to level

two and then level three. Press again to go back to level one. Level one

is the default setting when starting a new activity.

ANSWER

In most activities, the answer will be provided after a certain number of tries.

SHORT BREAK MODE

After you play five rounds in a row in any activity, you will enjoy a fun musical break!

CONTRAST SWITCH

Adjust the image on the screen by sliding the Contrast Switch to the right for higher

contrast and to the left for lower contrast.

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VOLUME SWITCH

Adjust the volume by sliding the Volume Switch to the right for higher volume and

to the left for lower volume.

KEYBOARD LAYOUT

Your Nitro Notebook™ has a full typing keyboard that doubles as a music keyboard.

You will also find the following function keys.

FUNCTION KEYS:

1. Press this button to see a short preview of your Nitro Notebook™.

2. Press this button to see how you’re doing in most activities.

Press one of these buttons to jump to the first activity of the selected category.

4. Press this key to go back to the previous screen.

5. Press this key to change the level in most activities.

6. Press this key to repeat the current question or instruction.

7. Press this key for help in most activities.

8. Press this key to see the correct answer in most activities.

9. Press this key to delete what you have typed.

10. Press this key to see a fun cartoon.

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11. Press this key to turn the background music on and off.

12. Press this key to switch between One Player and Two Player modes.

13. / Press these keys to enter different players' answers in Two

Player mode.

14. Press these keys to cycle through choices in activities or

in the Main Menu.

15. Use the cursor pad to move the cursor on the screen.

Press the “enter” button on either side of the cursor pad to select.

16. Use these keys to

enter letters in letter

and word-related

activities.

17.

Use these keys to enter numbers in number activities.

18. Use these keys to enter

musical notes in music-

related activities.

19. Use these keys to change instruments in

music-related activities.

20. Press this key to change the melody tempo in music-related activities.

21. Press this key to insert a musical rest in Melody Maker.

AUTO POWER OFF

To preserve battery power, the Nitro Notebook™ will automatically shut off after

several minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing .

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ACTIVITIES

Your Nitro Notebook™ includes a total of 80 activities.

Index Activity Names Category Name

01 Earful of Numbers

Language Lab (Spanish)

02 Number Votes

03 Picture Fun

04 Word Train

05 First Letter

06 Mouse’s Snack

07 Word Cards

08 Word Match

09 Chat Room

10 Talk Show

11 Alphabet Tumble

Word Zone

12 Letter Disks

13 Alphabet Fishing

14 Capital and Small

15 Letter Bubbles

16 Typing Fun

17 Animal Votes

18 Mouse’s Lunch

19 Rhyme Time

20 Spelling Rescue

21 Smart Choice

22 Magic Hat

23 Match Me

24 Chat Fun

25 Finish the Story

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26 Number Stars

Math Mania

27 Firefly Count

28 Odd One Out

29 Number Magic

30 Math Votes

31 Number Seesaw

32 Feed Fido

33 Subtract It

34 Shopping Spree

35 Mouse’s Dinner

36 Catch a Firefly

Science World

37 Mouse’s Supper

38 Animal Fair

39 Part and Whole

40 Costume Ball

41 Time to Eat

42 Animal Shadows

43 Weather Maker

44 Ticktock Time

45 Show Time

Social Studies

46 Earful of Sounds

47 Sweep It Up

48 Mouse’s Cheese

49 Surprise Gift

50 Things That Go

51 Word Group

52 Sandwich Chef

ACTIVITIES

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