V-tech Ultra Power Mouse Manuale utente

User’s Manual

Printed in China

Ultra Power Mouse

91-01144-004-000

Dear Parent:

At VTech®, we know that a child has the ability to do great

things. That’s why all of our electronic learning products

are uniquely designed to develop a child’s mind and allow

them to learn to the best of their ability. Whether it’s

learning about letters, numbers, geography or algebra, all

VTech® learning products incorporate advanced technolo-

gies and extensive curriculum to encourage children of all

ages to reach their potential.

When it comes to providing interactive products that

enlighten, entertain and develop minds, at VTech®, we see

the potential in every child.

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INDEX

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 1

POWER SOURCE ........................................................................ 1

HOW TO INSERT BATTERIES ...................................................... 2

AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION ...................................................... 3

EARPHONE CONNECTION ......................................................... 3

ABOUT YOUR MOUSE ............................................................ 3-4

CONNECTING A PRINTER .......................................................... 5

KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 6-7

THE KEYBOARD ......................................................................... 7

KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 8-9

SHIFT ACTIVATE FUNCTION KEYS ............................................ 10

LED SIGNAL LIGHT DESCRIPTION ........................................... 10

ON-SCREEN STATUS TOOLS .............................................. 11-12

CONTROL BUTTONS .......................................................... 12-13

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES ............................................. 14-21

SCORING ........................................................................... 21-22

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 23

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit. 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.

The VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit contains 40 entertaining and educational

activities and hundreds of animated graphics and vocabulary words. Each activity

reviews a specific skill to enhance your child’s development.

The VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit features on-screen selection just like a real

computer. Children have an opportunity to develop their computer skills using the fully

functioning mouse and computer – like keyboard. The VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™

unit is so fun and easy to use, your children won’t even realize they are learning.

Release Lock LCD Overlay

Typing keyboard

Contrast-Switch

Volume-Switch

Membrane

Mouse

AC Adaptor Port

Printer Port

Battery Cover

Handle

Mouse Pad

POWER SOURCE

The VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit operates on 4 “AA” batteries or a 9V

300mA AC center-positive adaptor.

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HOW TO INSERT BATTERIES

To insert batteries, remove the battery cover on

the bottom of the unit. Place the batteries in

the compartment and make certain to match the

+ and - markings correctly. After inserting the

batteries, replace the battery cover.

BATTERY NOTICE

•Install batteries correctly observing the polarity

(+, –) signs to avoid leakage.

•Do not use NiCd rechargeable batteries. (However the use

of Rayovac Renewable alkaline batteries is acceptable.)

•Do not mix old and new batteries.

•Do not use batteries of different types.

•Remove batteries from equipment when it will not be in use for a long time.

•Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

•Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.

•Batteries should be installed by an adult or with adult supervision.

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

NOTE:

If for some reason the program/activity stops working, then please follow these steps:

• Please turn the unit OFF.

• Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries or disconnecting the adaptor.

• Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries or reconnect the

adaptor.

• Turn the unit ON. The unit will now be ready to play again.

• If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-

521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.

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AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION

Use a standard 9V 300mA AC center-positive adaptor.

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the adaptor jack on the 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.

Do not leave the adaptor plugged in for long periods of time if the unit is not in use.

EARPHONE CONNECTION

Use earphone with an appropriate earphone plug.

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the earphone jack on the rear of the product.

3. Insert the earphone plug into the unit’s earphone jack.

4. Turn the unit ON.

After finishing the above procedure, check if the earphones are working. If not, repeat

the above procedure.

NOTE: If the earphones still don’t work, check with another appropriate earphone.

If the problem still exists, it may be the result of the earphone jack wiring

or the unit. Please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-

2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.

ABOUT YOUR MOUSE

Your mouse is specially designed for the VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit.

Turn ON your VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit. The first thing you will see on

the screen will be the opening animation. After the opening animation you will see

the category selection appear on the screen. Use your mouse to highlight a category.

After selecting a category, use the mouse to highlight an activity. Click on the activity

and start.

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Your mouse is very easy to use. The mouse has a roller ball in it and therefore

should be used on a flat surface. The VTECH®mouse pad provided with the unit

is ideal. Please keep your mouse pad clean. See Descriptions of Activities for more

details of how to use your mouse.

When in games with only one function,

left button will serve as ENTER key, while

the right key will serve as ESC function.

When in games with dual functions, the

left button will act as a SELECT button.

The right button will be the CONFIRM key.

The ‘ARROW’shows the

unlocking direction. Lock

by pushing the‘ARROW’

in the opposite.

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CONNECTING A PRINTER

STEP 1: Turn OFF your VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit.

STEP 2: Plug the connector at the end of the printer cable into the printer

port on the rear of the unit.

STEP 3: Turn ON the VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit and the printer. After

the opening animation, press the PRINT key, and you will see a box

with printing functions.

STEP 4: Select the PRINTER SETUP item.

STEP 5: You will see a list of compatible printers. Select the printer that matches

your printer at home and press ENTER. Then your printer setup is

now complete.

The selected printer setup will be kept in the memory until you select another printer

or shut down the unit.

Before selecting a printer, make sure the printer is correctly connected to the

VTech®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit using the printer cables. After setting up the

printer, you can print where the option is available. Please use a black and white

ink cartridge with your printer. If not, this will cause an error and the unit will

not be able to print.

Printer list for all connectable printers in US/UK:

VTECH VT-35 HP DESKJET 340

CANON BJ-30 HP DESKJET 400

CANON BJ GENERIC HP DESKJET 600

CANON BJC-250 HP DESKJET 670C

CANON BJC-255 HP DESKJET 690C

CANON BJC-4200 HP DESKJET GENERIC

CANON BJC-4300 HP LASTERJET 5L

CANON BJC GENERIC HP LASTERJET GENERIC

EPSON STYLUS GENERIC LEXMARK 1020 BE

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KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION AND

FUNCTIONS

THE CATEGORY SELECTOR

The VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit features a convenient one-touch selector

for the 5 activity categories. You can choose the categories or the functions simply

by pressing the following buttons: VOCABULARY, MATHEMATICS, TRIVIA, TOOLS,

LOGIC & GAMES, & 7 special functions, ON, OFF, DEMO, QUICK TAG, CARTRIDGE,

PLAYER, LEVEL.

ONE-TOUCH FUNCTION KEYS

Press this key to turn the unit ON.

Press this key to turn the unit OFF (If there is no input for a

few minutes, the unit will automatically shut off to save power)

Press this key to show the demonstration of the current activity

This is a special feature for you to save your favorite questions

& play again. All activities in the VOCABULARY, MATHEMATICS,

& TRIVIA categories apply. The feature can save 5 questions

among the above categories.

1. Guide Words

2. Spelling

3. Word

Challenge

4. Plurals

5. Antonyms

6. Synonyms

7. Anagrams

8. Spelling Builder

9. Code Words

10. Letter Grab

11. Word Guess

12. Analogies

13. Word Order

1. Addition

2. Subtraction

3. Multiplication

4. Math Fun

5. Mind Challenge

6. Missing Sign

7. Time Tutor

8. Time Change

9. Equation Puzzle

10. Geometry

11. Weight Balance

1. Trivia1-Geography

2. Trivia2-Environment

3. Trivia3-Animals

4. Trivia4-Water World

5. Trivia5-Human Body

1. Rumbling Ranks

2. Picture Puzzle

3. Chocolate Craze

4. Block Breakout

5. Film Director

6. Composer

7. Music Library

1. Calendar

2. Word Editor

3. Card Maker

4. Calculator

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If you find an interesting question and want to save it, press the

QUICK TAG key. You will have 3 choices to select from:

SAVE : save the question from the activity

RECALL : recall saved questions

DELETE : you will need to delete a question when the memory is full

(* Data saved will be lost if the unit is turned off, & the Quick Tag will be empty

when the power is turned back on.)

Whenever an expansion cartridge is inserted, press this

key to start the cartridge activities

The CARTRIDGE button will not work unless there is a

cartridge inserted in the unit.

Press this key to change the player mode from 1-PLAYER

to 2-PLAYERS, or vice versa.

Press this key will show the level that you are currently playing.

You can change the level simply by pressing the level number

on the keyboard, or access the level bar on-screen with the

mouse.

THE KEYBOARD

The VTECH®Ultra Power Mouse™ unit has a keyboard with 51 keys. Your keyboard

has several functions.

WERTYUIOP

ASDFGHJKL

ZXCVBN

SYMBOL

ANSWER

ESC

CLEAR

ERASE

REPEAT

PLAYER 2

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.ti

.do re mi fa so la

ENTER

12 4567890

–

÷÷

ti .

do .

re .

PLAY PAUSE

RESET

PLAYER 1

SHIFT

HELP

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