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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 ran
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INTRODUCTION ® TM Thank you for purchasing the VTech Genius Notebook learning toy! ® TM The VTech Genius Notebook 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! LCD Screen Volume Button On/off Mouse Button Repeat Number Bu
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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. 1.5V SIZE AA, 1.5V SIZE AA, 1.5V SIZE AA, UM-3 OR LR6 UM-3 OR LR6 UM-3 OR LR6 BATTERY NOTICE • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be rec
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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-relat
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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. MOU
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ACTIVITIES TM Your Genius Notebook 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 W
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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
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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 let
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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 o
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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
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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 Th
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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 ® TM 1. If your VTech Genius Notebook stops working or does not turn on: • Check your batteries. Make sure the batteries are fresh and p
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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 ac
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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 int
