Fisher-Price 71657 manual

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    Computer Learning System Pa r ent’ s Guide V ersion 2.0 Please keep this guide for future reference, as it contains important information. Adult assembly is required. T ool required for assembly: Slotted screwdriver (not included). Model Number: 71657 w w w . f i s h e r - p r i c e . c o m[...]

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    2 Table of Contents Message to Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Y our Computer Learning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    3 Message to Parents Baby Smartronics™ Computer Learning System introduces your baby to the world of computers! This system includes a Grow-With-Me CD-ROM for three stages of developmental learning and a child-friendly keyboard topper to fit over your computer keyboard. The Grow-With-Me software is specially designed to grow with your child as yo[...]

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    4 CAUTION Do not leav e your child unattended when using this product. Baby Smartronics™ Computer Learning System is designed to be a supervised activity . Under proper supervision, the keyboard topper and software will provide a safe and enjoyable shared experience for you and your child. Do not leave your infant or toddler unattended in a chair[...]

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    A B C D E F H I K L M N R S T X Y G Z J 1 2 3 4 56 78 9 10 W V U Q P O 5 Your Computer Learning System Keyboard T opper 2 Brackets CD This product contains small par ts in its unassembled state . Adult assembly is required. #4 x 1 / 2 " Screws - 2 Shown Actual Size CAUTION[...]

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    6 Minimum System Requirements WINDOWS ® Operating System: Windows ® 95, 98, Millennium, 2000 and XP . Minimum Requirements: Pentium 90 or better 16 MB of memory (RAM) SVGA Video card with 256 Colors 800x600 minimum screen resolution 20 MB (minimum)/50 MB (recommended) hard disk space available Windows ® Compatible Mouse 4x CD-ROM (Quadruple Spee[...]

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    7 Installing In order to run the program, you will first need to run the installer to setup the necessary program files on your hard drive. WINDOWS ® 1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive. 2. If you have the Auto Insert notification feature enabled for your CD-ROM, the installation will start automatically and you can skip steps 3 - 5. I[...]

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    8 Installing MACINT OSH ® 1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive. When the Baby Smartronics™ folder appears on your desktop, click on it. 2. When the folder opens, click on the Baby Smartronics™ icon. Follow the instructions in the install program. 3. If you have problems with installing, uninstall the program using the instructions o[...]

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    9 Uninstalling WINDOWS ® 1. Select Start from the Windows ® taskbar and then find the Uninstall icon in the Fisher -Price ® Baby Smartronics™ program group at the Start menu. 2. Click the Uninstall icon. 3. Follow the Uninstall instructions. Y ou can also uninstall the program by running the W indows ® Add/Remove Programs pr ogram: 1. Select [...]

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    10 Assembling the Keyboard Topper to Your Keyboard Bracket Long Legs Keyboard T opper Ta b Slot Long Leg Short Leg Peg • Pull the peg out on each bracket and extend the bracket to its widest position. • Position the brackets so that the long leg on each is toward the top of the keyboard topper and the peg on each is facing out. • Position one[...]

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    11 Bracket Keyboard T opper Bracket Assembling the Keyboard Topper to Your Keyboard • While holding the brackets in place, carefully turn the keyboard topper over . • Insert the screws through the brackets and into the keyboard topper . Loosely tighten the screws with a slotted head scr ewdriver . Do not fully tighten the screws. 2[...]

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    12 Small Positioning Rib Large Positioning Rib Alpha-Numeric Portion • Locate the positioning ribs on the underside of the keyboard topper . • Locate the alpha-numeric portion of your computer keyboard. Assembling the Keyboard Topper to Your Keyboard 3 Keyboard T opper Computer Keyboard[...]

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    13 Large P ositioning Rib Small P ositioning Rib and and Assembling the Keyboard Topper to Your Keyboard •W ith the keyboard topper face up, position the keyboard topper over the alpha-numeric portion of your computer keyboard. • Fit the small positioning rib (vertical portion) between the key and the key to its right or . • Make sure the lar[...]

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    14 Computer Keyboard Lower Edge Left Bracket Lower Leg Assembling the Keyboard Topper to Your Keyboard • Position the right bracket lower leg to the lower edge of the computer keyboard. Hint: If you have properly positioned the keyboard topper on your com- puter keyboard, the left bracket lower leg will not contact the computer keyboard bottom ed[...]

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    15 Assembling the Keyboard Topper to Your Keyboard 6 Fully Tighten Screws • While keeping the brackets in position , carefully remove the keyboard topper from your computer keyboard. •T urn the keyboard topper over and fully tighten the screws in the brackets with a slotted screwdriver . Do not over -tighten.[...]

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    16 •R eplace the keyboard topper over the computer keyboard. Make sure the small positioning rib (vertical portion) is between the key and the key to its right or . Make sure the large posi- tioning rib (vertical portion) is between the and keys. Assembling the Keyboard Topper to Your Keyboard Large P ositioning Rib Small P ositioning Rib and and[...]

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    17 Assembling the Keyboard Topper to Your Keyboard • Pull the peg out on each bracket and slide the top legs until they contact the upper edge of the computer keyboard. 8 Peg Bracket Bracket Peg[...]

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    18 F oot F oot Leg Assembling the Keyboard Topper to Your Keyboard • Adjust the height of the keyboard topper: - To insure pr oper function , make sure the underside of the keyboard topper is just above the computer keyboard keys. - Make sure each foot is contacting your computer desk. •T urn the feet on each bracket to raise or lower the keybo[...]

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    19 Peg Bracket Removing the Keyboard Topper from Your Keyboard • Pull the peg out and slide it to enlarge the bracket to its widest position. • Remove the keyboard topper from your computer keyboard. IMPORT ANT! When replacing the keyboard topper to your computer keyboard, remember to re-adjust the keyboard topper top legs. The keyboard topper [...]

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    20 Let’s Learn Together Home Hint: Use your computer keyboard mouse to make selections from the Home screen. Selections on the Home screen cannot be made using the keyboard topper . Auto Play Tips - Click to see play tips at the top of each screen. Background Music - Click for a delightful selection of children’ s music. W eb Connection - Click[...]

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    21 Beginner Level 1 Home T ips •P ress any button on the keyboard topper for animated scenes, fun sounds and music. • Using your computer keyboard mouse, click the for tips. • Using your computer keyboard mouse, click the house to return to the home screen.[...]

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    22 Intermediate •P ress any button on the keyboard topper for a corresponding image and sound. • Using your computer keyboard mouse, click the for tips. • Using your computer keyboard mouse, click the to return to the home screen. Home T ips Level 2[...]

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    23 Advanced P ark House F arm • Visit the park, the farm or the house! Simply press the tele- phone and let your child make a selection. Images prompt your child to respond with a specific touch of a button. • Using your computer keyboard mouse, click the for tips. • Using your computer keyboard mouse, click the to return to the home screen. [...]

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    Customer Support and Troubleshooting Questions? W e'd like to hear from you! Call Fisher -Price ® Consumer Relations, toll-free at 1-800-432-5437 , 8 AM - 6 PM EST Monday through Friday . Hearing-impaired consumers using TTY/TDD equipment, please call 1-800-382-7470. Or , write to: Fisher -Price ® Consumer Relations, 636 Girard Avenue, East [...]