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User’s Manual
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ClassMaster Notebook
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Dear Parent, ® At VTech , we know that kids have a lot to juggle these days - busy school sched- ules, sports, extracurricular activities, and of course, homework. That’s why we created the XL Series™ — an innovative line of portable learning companions designed to fit the always on-the-go lifestyle of your school-aged child. The XL Series™ is a powerful system of learning tools that helps give your child the much-needed competitive edge in school through fun, age appropriate activities — and h
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ClassMaster™ Notebook ® Thank you for purchasing the VTech ClassMaster™ Notebook learning toy. The ClassMaster™ Notebook is a sleek, computer-connected learning device in a compact design that provides kids age 9+ with a competitive edge in the class- room. ClassMaster features powerful school tools as well as fun game-style activi- ties where children can practise key skills such as grammar, reading comprehen- sion and advanced math. ClassMaster also allows kids to research information, access
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Contents INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 1 PREPARATION ............................................................ 2 GETTING STARTED ...................................................................... 2 CONNECTING THE MOUSE ............................................................. 2 CONNECTING A PRINTER .............................................................. 2 POWER SOURCE......................................................................
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KEYBOARD & CURSOR PAD............................................ 8 BASIC OPERATION....................................................... 9 MOVING THE CURSOR FROM ONE FIELD TO ANOTHER ........................... 9 CONFIRMING A SELECTION OR COMMAND ..........................................9 SELECTING A FOLDER ...................................................................9 SELECTING OPTIONS FROM A PULL-DOWN MENU ................................ 9 LAUNCH THE ACTION MENU .....................
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PRE-ALGEBRA ............................................................................................................ 18 ENTERTAINMENT ....................................................................... 18 SOLITAIRE .................................................................................................................. 18 DOMINO CRISIS ......................................................................................................... 19 FENCES .............................
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Deleting Activities From Your ClassMaster™ Notebook ......................... 35 Uploading Files From Your ClassMaster™ Notebook to Your Computer ...... 35 IR.......................................................................... 36 Effective Working Position for IR Communication ................................ 37 TROUBLE SHOOTING................................................... 38 DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY....................... 39 TECHNICAL SUPPORT..........................
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T E S INTRODUCTION ® ® Thank you for buying the VTech ClassMaster™ Notebook learning aid! We at VTech are committed to providing the best possible products to entertain and educate your child. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada. ® ClassMaster™ Notebook is one of the VTech XL Series™ products. It is an electronic learning aid that challenges young minds with 47 activities ranging from wo
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Back Mouse Port Printer Port irPort PREPARATION GETTING STARTED Please remove tab from the backup battery cover located on the back of ClassMaster™ Notebook before playing, otherwise the saved information might be lost. CONNECTING THE MOUSE • Make sure the unit is off. • Locate the mouse port on the back of the unit and plug the mouse into it. CONNECTING A PRINTER • Make sure both your unit and the printer are off. ® • Only the VTech VT-41 is compatible with your unit. • Locate the printer port
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BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is OFF. 2. Open the battery cover on the bottom of the unit. 3. Insert 4 new “AA” batteries (UM-3 / LR6) as illustrated. DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES in this unit. 4. Close the battery cover. NOTE: Remove all pre-installed batteries and the use of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance. STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged; • Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy befo
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AC ADAPTOR ® Use VTech or any standard adaptor complying with EN61558 DC 9V 300mA AC centre-positive adaptor. USING THE AC ADAPTOR 1. Make sure the unit is OFF. 2. Locate the adaptor jack on the left side of the unit. 3. Insert the adaptor plug into the unit’s adaptor jack. 4. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet. 5. Turn the unit ON. NOTE: If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound seems weak, it may be the result of the adaptor connection. Turn the unit OFF and unplug the adaptor for 15
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BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION ClassMaster™ Notebook comes with a backup already installed. Before using the unit, remove the protective strip from the backup battery by pulling on the plastic tab. To avoid damage to the unit from leaky batteries, replace the backup battery at least once a year. To replace the backup battery: 1. Make sure the unit is OFF. 2. Using a a small cross-head screwdriver, loosen the battery cover. 3. Insert 1 CR2032 size battery as illustrated. 4. Close the battery cover a
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MOUSE Left mouse button Right mouse button Mouse door Once the mouse is installed, you may move the cursor around the screen freely. The mouse has a roller ball in it; therefore, it should be used on a clean, flat surface. The ® mouse is compatible with VTech products only. CONNECTING THE MOUSE • Make sure the unit is off. • Locate the mouse port on the back of the unit and plug the mouse into it. USING THE MOUSE 1. Move the mouse in the direction you want the cursor to move. 2. Click the left
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PLAYER GUIDE Caps Lock SPECIAL ICONS Caps Lock: Indicates capital letters locked or unlocked Insert Insert: Indicates whether you are typing over existing information or inserting new info Power: Indicates the unit is on or off Power CONTRAST/VOLUME CONTROL BUTTON • Slide the Volume control to adjust the loudness of the sound. • Slide the Contrast Control to adjust the darkness/lightness level of the screen. GENERAL BUTTONS Power Button Press this button to turn the unit ON. Press it again
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KEYBOARD & CURSOR PAD Here are some special function keys: Esc Press to exit the current activity Tab Press to move the blinking cursor forward Caps Lock Press to type in capital letters, press again to type in lower case letters Shift Hold the Shift key down to type letters in upper case Symbol Press to display the Symbol screen Insert Toggle between Insert mode (add new info) and Overwriting mode (typing over existing info) Alt Press together with other keys to access a special function Space
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BASIC OPERATION MOVING THE CURSOR FROM ONE FIELD TO ANOTHER To move the cursor between fields, categories or folders, you can: • Use the mouse or Cursor pad to click on the area you want to go • Press the Tab key. • Press the Up or Down Direction keys. OR • Press the Enter key. CONFIRMING A SELECTION OR COMMAND To confirm a highlighted command or selection, you can: • Press the Enter key. • Click the left key on Cursor Pad. • Click the left mouse key. SELECTING A FOLDER There are seven folders l
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INTRODUCTION TO COMMON COMMANDS Here are some of the most common commands used in our unit: Menu Item Functions New Create a new document Edit Change, delete, or add new text to a selected record Delete Remove selected record Delete All Remove all records, words or phrases in program Save Save the document Save As Save the document with another filename Print Print the current document Cut Cut the selection and store it in the clipboard Paste Insert the clipboard contents at the insertion point
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COPYING/CUTTING AND PASTING TEXT Press the Shift key + the Direction keys to highlight the text you want to copy. Press the Action key and select the Copy command or select Cut command from the Action menu. After you have copied the text, place the cursor in the field you want the text to appear. Press the Action key and select Paste from the Action menu. SORTING RECORDS OR FILES Press the Action key and select Sort from the Action menu. With the next screen, you'll be able to select how and in
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MANAGING YOUR PROGRAMS OPEN A PROGRAM The ClassMaster™ Notebook helps you organize by saving programs in files. To open program, open the folder first, then you’ll see the folder’s programs displayed on the screen. Select the program you want to use by moving the cursor with your mouse or the arrow keys and press Enter. DELETE A PROGRAM If you want to delete a program you’ve downloaded, go to the Main Menu Screen and choose the program you want to delete. Select the Delete App command from the
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SIMPLE CALCULATOR The simple calculator lets you solve everyday math problems of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Use the mouse to click on the calculator buttons or use the keyboard to enter numbers and math symbols. Then click the “=” button or press Enter to get the correct answer. You can change numbers from positive to negative or vice versa by clicking the “+/-” button. To add the displayed value to value in memory, you need click “M+” button. Also you can click “M-” bu
