VTech 91-02239-001 manual

c Nitr o Jr . Notebook ™ 2007 VTech Printed in China 91-02239-001 74400 IM.indd 1 5/19/07 9:26:18 AM[...]

Dear Parent, At VT ech ® we know that in order to effectively reach kids, today’ s learning tools have to be plugged into the fast-paced world around them. That’ s why we cr eated the Grade School Learning Series – an engaging set of stylized, interactive computers specially designed to get grade-school kids up to speed with their fast-paced[...]

2 IN T RODUC TION IN T RODUC TION Thank you for purchasing the VT ech ® Nitro Jr . Notebook ™ . The Nitro Jr . Notebook ™ is a diverse and fun learning toy specically designed to capture children’s imaginations! Enter a world of learning fun with 8 different cartridges packed with interactive games that teach school basics – the alphabe[...]

3 G ET TI N G ST ARTED W ARNING: 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 . G ET TI N G ST ARTED POWER SOURCE The Nitro Jr . Notebook ™ operates on 3 “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) or a VT ech ® 9V adaptor (sold separately). BA TTER Y INST A[...]

4 G ET TI N G ST ARTED AC-DC ADAPT OR Use a standard 9V 300mA AC/DC adaptor . We recommend the use of a VT ech ® 9V AC/DC adaptor . CONNECTING THE ADAPT OR 1. Make sure the unit is turned 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 an electrical outle[...]

5 PR O D U C T FE A TU R E S PR O D U C T FE A TU R E S 8 SPECIFIC LEARNING CARTRIDGES With the 8 cartridges, you can choose from different categories of learning and play: • Language Arts • Math Explorer • Nature and Science • W orld Discovery • Social Studies • Music Studio • Art Album • Game T ime AUTO LEVEL UP AND DOWN After con[...]

6 H OW T O PL A Y 1. Press the Enter key when you see an activity you like. 2. Use the direction keys on the mouse or keyboard to select the activity you like and press the Enter key to conrm. 3. T ype the activity number and press the Enter key to conrm. 4. Press the Activity key at any time to enter the main menu. Y ou can choose an activit[...]

7 H OW T O PL A Y KEYBOARD FUNCTION Y our Nitro Jr . Notebook ™ has a QWERTY keyboard that doubles as a music keyboard. It also features the function keys below . FUNCTION KEYS Number Keys: Press these keys to input numbers during activities or in the activity menu. Symbol Keys: Hold the Shift key and press the number keys to input symbols in T e[...]

8 AC TIVITI E S Backspace: Press this key to erase the character to the left of the cursor or to undo the last action in certain activities. Delete: Press this key to delete all input in T ext Editor and Party Faces. Insert: Hold the Shift key and press the Insert key to insert a picture in T ext Editor and Stamp Fun. Enter: Press this key to enter[...]

9 AC TIVITI E S 25 T own Visit 26 T own Rally 27 V ehicle Show World Discovery 28 Sound Engine 29 Follow Me 30 Odd One Out 31 Cake Maker 32 Odd One Out 33 Magic Life Social Studies 34 Daily Wonder 35 Before and After 36 Musical Note Catch 37 Follow Me 38 Melody Maker Music Studio 39 Remix Circus 40 Ear T uner 41 Music Box 42 Stamp Fun 43 Party Face[...]

10 AC TIVITI E S Activity 04. Word Show Choose a word to enjoy a short animation! Activity 05. Word Spy A short animation is shown on the screen. Can you guess which word matches it? Use the arrow keys or mouse to select your answer and press Enter to conrm. Activity 06. Beginning Letter A short movie showing a word will appear . T ry to remembe[...]

1 1 AC TIVITI E S Activity 15. Complete the Addition A spaceship is ying in the sky and is suddenly blocked by two number obstacles! Remove the obstacle by completing the addition question so that the spaceship can complete its mission. Activity 16. Subtraction Rescue A spaceship is ying in the sky and is suddenly blocked by two number obstac[...]

12 AC TIVITI E S Activity 26. T own Rally Match the people to the places where they work. Activity 27. V ehicle Show Choose a vehicle to enjoy a short animation. Activity 28. Sound Engine Listen carefully and match the vehicle to the sound that it makes. Activity 29. Follow Me Listen to the sounds carefully and then use the arrow keys or mouse to s[...]

13 AC TIVITI E S Activity 38. Melody Maker Press the Record key or choose the Record icon on the screen and press Enter to start the recording. Then use the musical note keys and the pause key to create your song. Press the Stop key or choose the Stop icon and press Enter to stop the recording. When you’re nished creating your song, select the[...]

14 C AR E & MAI NTE AN C E / TR O U B LE S H O O TI N G Activity 48. Push and Move A spaceman’s way back to his ship is blocked! Use the arrow keys or mouse to push and move the obstacles out of the way . Activity 49. Carrot Patch Help the rabbit load the vegetable cart! Use the arrow keys or mouse to catch the carrots as they come out of the[...]

15 N O TE O TH E R I N FO VT ech ® Electronics North America, L.L.C. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this handbook. VT ech ® 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 softwar[...]