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B-Smart
Learning Laptop
For Ages 5 & Up
Product does not have INTERNET or data storage capabilities
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Dear Parent/Guardian, ™ Thank you for choosing the B-Smart Learning Laptop. Designed with fun in mind, ™ the B-Smart Learning Laptop is packed with stimulating games and activities that will make an invaluable contribution to your child’s development. The activities used to help further your child’s skills include word, mathematics, memory, logic, manners & safety, typing, music, games and Spanish. ™ The B-Smart Learning Laptop provides a dependable and realistic introduction to computers, and
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Capital Magic................................................................................10 Chapter 1 ....................................................................... 1 Facts Fax .......................................................................................10 ™ About the B-Smart Learning Laptop Punctuation Puzzle........................................................................10 Mathematics........................................
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Cake Craze .................................................................................... 17 Logic .......................................................................................... 13 Bounce Bounce ............................................................................. 17 Shopping Spree ............................................................................. 13 Fishing .......................................................................................... 17 Cheer Up
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1 ™ About the B-Smart Learning Laptop Features ™ The B-Smart Learning Laptop is supplied with the following parts. Please contact your retailer should any parts be missing. 70 English and 10 Spanish Activities! • Word 1 - Unit • Mathematics • Memory 2 - Mouse Earphones • Logic 3 - Mouse pad 4 • Manners & Safety 4 - Earphones • Typing 1 Unit 5 - Instruction manual • Music TM • Games 6 - Barbie Expansion LCD screen • Spanish Card Volume and Game selection contras
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Unit AC adaptor jack Handle Mouse jack Earphone jack Barbie™ Expansion Card Battery and adaptor Battery cover requirements 1 2
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Caution Chapter 2 Chapter 2 • Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries together. • Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type Getting Started as recommended. ™ The B-Smart Learning Laptop operates on • Remove all batteries when replacing. 3 “AA” size batteries or a 6V AC adaptor (not • Remove batteries if the unit is not going to be included). used for long periods of time. • Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Battery Installation • Do not recharge non
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Mouse Connection 1. Ensure the unit is turned off. 2. Open the panel on the right hand side of the unit and plug the mouse into the mouse jack. 3. Turn the unit ON. 4. To ensure the mouse is kept clean, use it on a clean mouse pad. ™ Starting the B-Smart Learning Laptop Open the unit by pushing on the jewel situated on the laptop cover. The lid will spring open and the unit will turn on automatically. ™ Alternatively, if the unit is already open, turn on the B-Smart Learning Laptop using the
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Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Game Rules and Selection Game Selection ™ There are 9 categories in the B-Smart Learning Laptop: Word, Mathematics, Memory, Logic, Manners & Safety, Typing, Music, Games and Spanish. The main category selection menu will automatically scroll to the next category every 2 seconds. The player can also use the left and right arrow keys to scroll to the next category and press enter to select. Alternatively, the mouse can be used to move between the categories and then clickin
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Language All the activities have English instructions, and the Spanish activities have additional Spanish instructions. Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Useful Features and Controls Keyboard ™ The B-Smart Learning Laptop features a fully functional computer keyboard. Instant Access Buttons Pressing an instant access button will bring the player to a list of activities in that category. Arrow Keys Use the arrow keys to make a selection or to navigate in the games. Directional Cursor Pad ™ The B-Smart Lear
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Help Press the key for extra hints to a question. Using this function will reduce the total score for the current question. Not all games have this function. Repeat Press the key to repeat a question or an instruction. ESC Press to exit the game and return to the previous menu. Backlight Key Press the key to turn the LCD backlight on and off. Shape Keys The player can use the keys in the memory game ‘Ready, Steady, Go!’ to submit their answer. Answer Press the key to reveal the correct an
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Shift Hold down the key and numbers 6, 7, 8, 9, 0 or the math symbol keys to access the second function. This can be used in the game ‘Calculator’ and in the Spanish game ‘Mecanografía’. Barbie™ Expansion Cards Do not scratch or damage the metal contact plate of the Barbie™ Expansion Card. 1. Insert the Barbie™ Expansion Card into the expansion card slot located on the right hand side of the unit. 2. The current activity is interrupted and the Barbie™ Expansion Card animation begins. 3.
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Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Activities Word All Mixed Up! Rearrange the letters to spell the word correctly. Letter Maze Find the word in the maze by only stepping on the letters in the vocabulary word. Vacuum It Up Delete the extra letter from the word to spell it correctly. Butterflies Move the letters across the screen to the empty spaces to spell the word correctly but avoid the butterflies. Secret Code Move the letters up or down to create a new word. Rhyme Time Select the word tha
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Opposites Turn the triangular prism to match the word to its opposite. Flower Power Guess the letters of the hidden word. The flower will grow with the correct attempts. There are two hints per question which will scroll across the screen if the player presses HELP or enters an incorrect letter. Multiple Trouble Type the correct plural sound of the noun. There are 5 levels with the following types of nouns: 1) Add ‘s’ 2) Nouns that end in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’ , ‘s’ or ‘x’ add ‘es’ 3) ‘y’
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Mathematics Awesome Addition Complete the addition equation. Fab Subtraction Complete the subtraction equation. Operation Math Select the correct operation sign for the equation. Equation Maker Complete the equations by selecting the correct number. Checkout Counter Simple addition skills are reviewed using the concept of money. Raining Shapes Listen carefully and help puppy catch the correct shape. Comparisons Using the idea of sizes and comparisons, listen carefully and choo
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Blow Out The Candles Blow out the candles using the correct combination of numbers shown on the screen. Speedy Sums Answer as many sums as you can before the time runs out. Butterfly Whiz Select the answer and move it to complete the equation, but don’t bump into the butterflies. Picture Sums Answer the equations correctly to break away the blocks and reveal a surprise gift! Code Break Find the equation that matches the answer (the number not highlighted). Time Tell the time on a cl
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Flipperty Flip Find the matching pairs in the grid. Memory Lane A sequence of vocabulary animation is shown on screen. Select the correct word ® according to the order Barbie asks for. Ready, Steady, Go! Remember the order in which the shapes arrive. Use the shape keys to give the answer. Hide N’ Seek Watch carefully and remember which cat has the jewelry. Magic Arrows Remember the sequence of tones and use the arrow keys to repeat the dance moves. See & Spell Watch the vocabula
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Cheer Up! Fill in the missing number in the sequence. The Next Trend Select the symbol that best completes the sequence. Balloon Parade ® Listen carefully and re-arrange the balloons in the order Barbie asks for. Shadow Effect Match the object to its shadow. Mirror Mirror Match the animal to its correct mirror image. Spot The Difference Find the 4 differences between the two images. One Of A Kind Find the item of clothing that looks different from the rest. Chow Time Match t
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Animal Mystery Listen carefully to the clues and guess the animal. Water The Flower Use the different sized cups to fill up the vase without over spilling. Try to fill it up with the least number of cups. Manners & Safety Good Manners ® Learn about good manners with Barbie . Miss Manners Test your knowledge of manners with questions. Answer if a manner is good or bad. Cooking Safety Choose the correct answer for cooking in the kitchen. Road Safety Choose the correct answer for roa
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Puppy Chase Type the word quickly to stop puppy from getting away with the shoe. Letter Street Finish typing the letters before they leave the screen. Letter Shower Aim the hose at the letter and press the corresponding letter key to get rid of it. Music Catch The Beat Select a rhythm style for a melody and add your beat to the song! Type the letter when it reaches the middle of the line. Melody Groove ® Choose a song and select some dance moves for Barbie . Music Maestro Sel
