Vtech Genius Notebook Owners Manual

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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. That’s why we created 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, tech-savvy

world.

Every product in the Grade School Learning Series covers a wide

range of school basics – math, language, logic, music, and even com-

puter skills. Activities are presented in a fast-paced, arcade-game

style that kids will recognize and enjoy. Each learning machine is

loaded with hi-tech features such as a music composer, a computer

tutorial, challenging games, and a real cursor mouse—tools that go

hand-in-hand with the way kids learn, play and use information.

And of course, each laptop is designed to travel easily along with a

busy grade-schooler.

With the Grade School Learning Series, kids can access a way to

learn that closely matches the way they already live and play. We

thank you for trusting VTech® with the important job of helping your

child learn and succeed.

Sincerely,

Your Friends at VTech®

To learn more about the Grade School Learning Series and other

VTech® toys, visit

www.vtechkids.com

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Genius NotebookTM learning

toy!

The VTech® Genius NotebookTM is a fun laptop that introduces

age-appropriate curriculum through 30 engaging activities. A friendly

monkey character encourages players as they learn letters, numbers,

music, mouse training and much more! With cheerful music and fun

games, your child will develop early computer skills while having lots

of fun!

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• One VTech® Genius NotebookTM learning toy

• One user’s manual

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.

Introduction

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Letter Buttons

Number Buttons

Activities Button

On/off

Button

Volume

Button

LCD Screen

Mouse

Answer

Button

Repeat

Button

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

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

battery cover.

3. Install 3 new “AA” (UM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram

inside the battery box. (The use of new alkaline batteries is

recommended for maximum performance.)

4. Replace the battery cover.

BATTERY NOTICE

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before

being charged (if removable).

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult

supervision.

• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to

be mixed.

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended

are to be used.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• The toy is not to be connected to more than recommended

number of power supplies.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

Getting Started

1.5V SIZE AA,

UM-3 OR LR6

1.5V SIZE AA,

UM-3 OR LR6

1.5V SIZE AA,

UM-3 OR LR6

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NOTE: If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound becomes

weak, turn the unit off for 15 seconds, then turn it back on. If the prob-

lem persists it may be caused by weak batteries. Please install a new

set of batteries and try the unit again.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BAT-

TERIES.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. ON/OFF BUTTON

Press the button to turn the unit on. Press it again to turn the

unit off.

2. LETTER BUTTONS

Press the 26 LETTER BUTTONS to input letters in letter-related

activities.

3. NUMBER BUTTONS

Press the ten NUMBER BUTTONS to input numbers in

number-related activities.

4. ACTIVITIES BUTTON

Press the button to go to the main menu to select an

activity.

It is also possible to select activities directly with the number

buttons. Press the number button from the main menu to activate

this function.

Product Features

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5. REPEAT BUTTON

Press the button to repeat the current question or

instruction.

6. ANSWER BUTTON

Press the button to get the correct answer in most activities.

7. VOLUME BUTTON

Press the button then push the mouse left or right to adjust

the volume.

Press the button then move the mouse down, then left or

right to turn the background music on or off.

8. CHALLENGE YOURSELF BUTTON

Press the button for a new challenge. You will be given a

randomly selected activity to play.

9. MOUSE

Move the mouse left, right, forwards and backwards to select an

answer in related activities.

Press the mouse to confirm an answer in related activities.

Move the mouse to the four corners of the screen to see some fun

animations.

10. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

To preserve battery life, the VTech® Genius NotebookTM will auto-

matically turn off after several minutes without input. The unit can

be turned on again by pressing the button.

Product Features

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ACTIVITIES

Your Genius NotebookTM includes a total of 30 activities.

Index Activity Names Caterory Name

01 Uppercase (capital) Letters

02 Lowercase (small) Letters

03 Letter Phonics

04 Hidden Letter

05 Odd One Out Letters

06 Case Match

07 Letter Order

08 Beginning Letter

09 Missing Letter

10 Typing Fun

11 Name the Number

12 Number Search

13 Number Order

14 Kick One Out

15 Let’s Count Numbers

16 Counting Challenge

17 Which Is More?

18 Which Is Less?

19 Find the Number

20 Bigger or Smaller?

Activities

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21 Mouse Training

22 Left / Right Path

23 Shape Sorting

24 Find the Twins

25 Who’s the Biggest? Games & Music

26 Shadow Search

27 Space Adventure

28 Music Composer

29 Music Box

30 Challenge Yourself

LETTERS

1. Uppercase (capital) Letters

An uppercase letter appears on the screen, type the correct letter

on the keyboard to hear the letter and related word identified.

2. Lowercase (small) Letters

A lowercase letter appears on the screen, type the correct letter

on the keyboard to hear the letter and related word identified.

3. Letter Phonics

Press a letter button to hear its phonic sound identified.

4. Hidden Letter

A letter hidden in a picture is shown on the screen, identify it and

then type the correct letter on the keyboard.

Activities

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5. Odd One Out

The screen will show several letters in the same letter case except

for one which is in a different letter case. Find the letter that is in a

different letter case and type the letter on the keyboard or select it

by moving the mouse and pressing the mouse button to confirm.

6. Case Match

A letter appears on the pin in a bowling game. Choose the match-

ing bowling ball which will knock down the letter pin. You can type

this letter on the keyboard or choose the correct letter by moving

the mouse and pressing the mouse button to confirm.

7. Letter Order

Several letters line up in alphabetical order with the middle one

missing. Press the letter button to find the one that completes the

order.

8. Beginning Letter

A word with the first letter missing will appear on the screen. Type

in the missing letter that completes the word.

9. Missing Letter

A word with a letter missing will appear on the screen. Type in the

missing letter that completes the word.

10. Typing Fun

Letters appear from the left corner of the screen. Press the match-

ing letter button on your keyboard as soon as possible.

NUMBERS

11. Name the Number

A number appears on the screen. Type the correct number on the

keyboard to hear it identified.

Activities

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12. Number Search

A group of numbers will be shown. Choose the correct number

from the group by typing it on the keyboard or select it by moving

the mouse and pressing the mouse button to confirm.

13. Number Order

Several numbers line up in number order with the middle one miss-

ing. Press the number button to find the one that completes the

order.

14. Kick One Out

The screen will show several numbers in order except for one

which is not in this order. Find the number that is not in order and

type it on the keyboard or select it by moving the mouse and press-

ing the mouse button to confirm.

15. Let’s Count

Some objects are counted one by one on screen. Answer the

question by typing the number on the keyboard or select it from

the options by moving the mouse and pressing the mouse button

to confirm.

16. Counting Challenge

Some objects appear on screen. Count the objects and type your

answer on the keyboard.

17. Which Is More?

Two different numbers of objects appear on each side of the screen.

Choose which side has more by moving the mouse and press the

mouse button to confirm.

18. Which Is Less?

Two different numbers of objects appear on each side of the screen.

Choose which side has less by moving the mouse and press the

mouse button to confirm.

Activities

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19. Find the Number

A number is shown on a card, then the card is shuffled with some

other cards. Watch carefully to find the correct card by moving the

mouse and press the mouse button to confirm.

20. Bigger or Smaller?

Choose which number is bigger or smaller than the first number

shown. You can type the answer on the keyboard or select it by

moving the mouse and press the mouse button to confirm.

GAMES & MUSIC

21. Mouse Training

The monkey is hurrying home! Use the mouse to guide the monkey

through the maze.

22. Left / Right Path

Control the mouse to help the monkey jump left or right by following

the instructions. Be careful not to fall into the water.

23. Shape Sorting

Four shapes appear on the screen. Find the different one by using

the mouse and press the mouse button to confirm.

24. Find the Twins

An animal appears on the screen, then the same animal with dif-

ferent patterns appears one by one. Find the matching animal by

using the mouse and press the mouse button to confirm.

25. Who’s the Biggest?

Three different sizes of objects appear on the screen. Find the one

that is the biggest by using the mouse and press the mouse button to

confirm.

Activities

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26. Shadow Search

An object appears on the screen, then some shadows appear one

by one. Find the object’s shadow by using the mouse and press the

mouse button to confirm.

27. Space Adventure

The monkey goes on a space adventure and has to pass through

the planet’s cave to continue his journey. Help him navigate his

spaceship by using the mouse.

28. Music Composer

Type the note keys to make your own song and press the mouse

confirm button to hear your composition.

29. Music Box

The monkey plays the piano after you select the melody from the

keyboard. Select a melody by pressing one of the 10 note keys on

the keyboard.

30. Challenge Yourself

Are you ready for a challenge? You will be randomly given each of

the previous activities one by one to play.

You can also press the Challenge Yourself button for direct

access to this activity.

Activities

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.

2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat

source.

3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended

period of time.

4. Do not drop the unit onto a hard surface and do not expose the unit

to moisture or water.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. If your VTech® Genius NotebookTM stops working or does not turn

on:

• Check your batteries. Make sure the batteries are fresh and

properly installed.

• If you are still having problems, visit our website at

www.vtechkids.com for troubleshooting tips.

2. If, when pressing the On/Off button, nothing happens:

• Check to see that the batteries are aligned correctly

3. If you cannot hear any sound:

• Adjust the volume switch to adjust the sound level of the speaker.

Troubleshooting / Troubleshooting

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Other Info

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we

encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services

Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might

have. A support representative will be happy to assist you.

Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include the

information below:

• The name of your product or model number (the model number is

typically located on the back or bottom of your product).

• The actual error message or problem you are experiencing.

• The actions you took right before the error message or problem

occurred.

Internet: www.vtechkids.com

Phone: 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada

OTHER INFO

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.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. Be sure to make backup copies of important

data on other media to protect against data loss.

COMPANY : VTech® Electronics North America, L.L.C.

ADDRESS : 1155 W. Dundee Road, Suite 130, Arlington Heights, IL

60004, USA

TEL NO.: 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Creating and developing VTech® Genius NotebookTM products

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. However,

errors sometimes can occur. It is important for you to know that

we stand behind our products and encourage you to call our

Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S.

or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada with any problems and/or suggestions

that you might have. A service representative will be happy to

help you.

Important

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