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CLUE CRACKER

Read the science clues and guess the answer. Type the correct word on the keyboard. Be
sure to watch the clock!

QUIZ SHOW

BEAT THE WIZARD (Hidden in the Adventure Mode)

This is the final game in the Wizardry Adventure. Click on the shapes beside your character,
to catch the shapes given to you by the wizard. If you miss a shape, you lose a life. You
have three lives in all.

MATCHING MIX

Think fast! You will get a series of matching questions on a variety of subjects. Use the left
and right arrow keys to pick an answer, and press Enter to confirm it. You can also use the
pen to answer.

MYSTERY MEDLEY

Challenge yourself! All topics are fair game here. Type the word that matches the clue.

SYLLABLE MIX-UP

A word is broken up into syllables, which are scattered over two to three boxes. Read the
clue and click on the right syllables that form the correct answer. Look out for the “fake”
syllables!

TRIVIA JUMBLE

Test your knowledge of science, history, geography, vocabulary and even grammar. Choose
the right answer from the choices by using the pen or arrow keys and pressing Enter. You
can also type the number of the choice on the keyboard.

SCRAMBLE MIX

All subjects are fair game! Use the pen to put the letters in the right order and make your
answer. You can also type the letters on the keyboard. Hurry, before the time is up!

NUMBER GUESS

The Intelli-System is thinking of a number. Can you guess what it is?

YOUR NUMBER

Think of a number between 1 and 99, and watch the Intelli-System guess it.

WORD GUESS

Guess what word the Intelli-System is thinking!

YOUR WORD

Challenge the Intelli-System to guess what word you are thinking!

CLUE COMBO

You will get a mix of questions to test your general knowledge. Pay attention to the clue,
and type the correct answer.

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Summary of Contents for Tablet Notebook

Page 1: ... User s Manual Tablet Notebook 2003 VTech Printed in China 91 02058 000 ...

Page 2: ... child is learning through engaging arcade style games in which fun and learning are seamlessly joined All the Artificial Intelligence Learning Series products feature hi tech ergonomic designs stereo sound large LCD screens and a plug in mouse or touch screen features that add a new level of sophistication to your child s learning experience Also all the products were designed with portability in...

Page 3: ...features sophisticated hi tech touches such as a stylus pen that can be used as an alternate way to play activities and a removable screen that can be used as a learn on the go tablet In addition the VTech Tablet Notebook has the ability to exchange files with compatible personal computers Lock Button Cursor Pad Reset Button Keyboard Touch Pad Release Button Intelli Challenge Button Main Menu Butt...

Page 4: ... normally when you take it out of the box remove the plastic tab between the right hand speaker and the pen slot POWER SOURCE The Tablet Notebook operates on 4 AA size batteries UM 3 LR6 or a VTech 9V adaptor sold separately BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Make sure the unit is turned OFF 2 Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit and open it 3 Insert 4 new AA batteries UM 3 LR6 as illustrated RE...

Page 5: ...ave run out of energy must be removed from the toy Do not short circuit the supply terminals Do not use more batteries than recommended Remove batteries from the toy if it will not be used for an extended period of time Important While replacing the backup battery the 4 AA size batteries must be kept in the unit or the unit must be connected to a plugged in 9V adaptor Otherwise you will lose all s...

Page 6: ... that you need more practice in 2 When you choose Intelli Challenge from the Main Menu the Intelli System picks activities for you based on how you ve done in the past In Fun Mode the Intelli System picks activities that you play often or do very well in In Challenge Mode the Intelli System picks activities that are more challenging for you 2 PLAY MODES In the Tablet Notebook you can choose from 3...

Page 7: ...re Balloon Blow Out Number Battle Dots Boxes Reversi 4 GENERAL BUTTONS Power Button Press and hold this button for about 1 second to turn the unit ON Press this button again to turn the unit OFF Volume Control Button Press this button to change the sound level of the speaker When you press the Volume Control button a control panel will appear on the screen Use the stylus pen to select the volume l...

Page 8: ... key to see a report of your progress in each subject Cartridge Button The unit comes with four cartridges with these activities Cluster Cubes Number Maze Music Mixer and Think Fast Once you insert a cartridge into the cartridge slot the activity on it will automatically download to the unit and you will be able to select from the Cartridge Menu Here is how to insert a cartridge 1 Make sure the un...

Page 9: ...using the Bookmark utility Esc Key Press this key to exit the current activity Level Key Press this key to choose the difficulty level of an activity Caps Lock Key Press this key to type in capital letters Shift Key Press this key to capitalize letters This key can also access the alternate function of another key when both are pressed at the same time Help Key Press this key to see instructions f...

Page 10: ...to see instructions for the current activity Repeat Key Click on this key to repeat an instruction or a question Hint Key Click on this key to get helpful hints about the activity you re playing Using this key will reduce your score Answer Key Click on this key to find the correct answer to a question You will not receive points if this key is pressed Keyboard Click on this key to display one of t...

Page 11: ...change information with the Tablet Notebook Desktop Software Connecting the PC Connection Cable 1 Turn off your computer 2 Plug the serial connection of the PC Connection cable into an available serial port on the back of your computer 3 Make sure the unit is turned OFF 4 Plug the other end of the PC Connection cable into your VTech learning product Important Your PC Connection cable requires a de...

Page 12: ...ies Visit www vport com Artificial_Intelligence us for additional information about new learning activities that become available for your VTech learning product You can automatically go to the website from the desktop software by clicking on the website button To download activities follow the instructions on the website ACTIVITIES Your Tablet Notebook includes a total of 121 activities Main Menu...

Page 13: ... 30 Reversi Logic Skills 31 Dots Boxes Logic Skills 32 Balloon Blow Out Logic Skills Social Studies 33 Pick a Match World History 34 U S History 35 World Geography 36 U S Geography 37 World Trivia World History 38 U S History 39 World Geography 40 U S Geography 41 Secret Spaces World History 42 U S History 43 World Geography 44 U S Geography 45 Pixel Power World History 46 U S History 47 World Geo...

Page 14: ... Life Sciences 64 Science Quiz Earth and Space 65 Physical Sciences 66 Life Sciences 67 Science Solver Earth and Space 68 Physical Sciences 69 Life Sciences 70 Pixel Presto Earth and Space 71 Physical Sciences 72 Life Sciences 73 Syllable Shuffle Earth and Space 74 Physical Sciences 75 Life Sciences 76 Science Scramble Earth and Space 77 Physical Sciences 78 Life Sciences 79 Clue Cracker Earth and...

Page 15: ...t Up 92 Pixel Mix Mix it Up 93 Match Box 94 Chain Link 95 Typing Tutor 96 Soundalike 97 Name That Tune Utilities 98 Word Processor 99 Calculator 100 Progress Report 101 Phone Book 102 Saving Calculator 103 Book Finder 104 Artwork Studio 105 Bookmark 106 Personal Profile 107 Cartridge Number Maze 108 Cluster Cubes 109 Music Mixer 110 Think Fast 111 Download 112 Music Composer 113 About Tablet Noteb...

Page 16: ...tart with the next letter in the alphabet WORD WHACK O How quick are you A word appears at the top of the screen with a letter missing Use the pen to catch the correct letter flying around the screen SECRET WORD Aclue is given and a number of blanks appear on the screen Try to guess the secret word by typing letters on the keyboard before all your chances are up SYLLABLE SORT A word is broken up i...

Page 17: ...HICH SIGN Beat the clock to find the right sign Complete the equation by using the pen or arrow keys to choose the correct sign MATH WHACK O Test your math and your speed Find the number that completes the equation at the top of the screen Use the pen to grab it before it s gone DIAL A SIGN Follow the signs You will see a string of numbers with some dials between them Turn the dials by using the p...

Page 18: ... discs on the board Can you fill the board with more discs than your opponent When you surround your opponent s discs with your own your opponent s discs will change to your color You can move vertically horizontally or diagonally NOTE Press the Player button to select two player mode for this game DOTS BOXES This is a two player game to be played against the unit or a friend Take turns connecting...

Page 19: ...Remember the clue and type in the answer before time is up SCIENCE MAKE A MATCH How much do you know about science Race the clock to choose the right answer You can use the pen or arrow keys to select the word Press Enter when you re done SCIENCE QUIZ Build your science vocabulary Quickly choose the answer out of the three choices by using pen or the arrow keys You can also type the number of your...

Page 20: ...s Read the clue and click on the right syllables that form the correct answer Look out for the fake syllables TRIVIA JUMBLE Test your knowledge of science history geography vocabulary and even grammar Choose the right answer from the choices by using the pen or arrow keys and pressing Enter You can also type the number of the choice on the keyboard SCRAMBLE MIX All subjects are fair game Use the p...

Page 21: ...u can remember Use pen to repeat the sequence NAME THAT TUNE Test your musical memory You will hear familiar songs but played at a different speed Can you guess the name of the song UTILITIES WORD PROCESSOR It s your first word processor With this activity you can do your homework or write secret notes Your document will be saved automatically every time you edit it To find a file you saved click ...

Page 22: ...on to see a pop up menu of stamps or borders BOOKMARK Assign your favorite activities to the F1 to F13 function keys from the list provided so you can quick start them with one touch You can assign any activity to the keys except Bookmark Progress Report and cartridge activities PERSONAL PROFILE Make your Tablet Notebook your own by storing information about yourself in the Personal Profile You ca...

Page 23: ... your musical talents show You can use the keyboard or pen to create your own song Using the function icon you can create a new song edit a song you already made or save changes to a song ABOUT TABLET NOTEBOOK This utility gives you information about the Tablet Notebook FOREIGN LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LAB Learn Spanish in your own personal language lab You can translate between English and Spanish words...

Page 24: ...roblems visit our website at www vtechkids com for troubleshooting tips 2 If when pressing the Power button nothing happens Make sure your unit is plugged in If you are using batteries check to see that they are aligned correctly 3 If you turn the unit on but cannot see anything on the screen Press the Contrast Control button to adjust the darkness of the screen with the contrast control panel 4 I...

Page 25: ...nce us www vtechkids com Phone 1 800 521 2010 in the U S or 1 800 267 7377 in Canada OTHER INFO DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 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 ...

Page 26: ...ence 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 the receiving antenna Relocate this product with respect to the receiver Move this product away from the receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shi...

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