User manual LEXIBOOK JC221

[. . . ] This procedure will reset your unit and enable continued play in most normal circumstances. If you experience low volume and contrast despite the volume and contrast being at a high setting, please change the batteries, as this is a sign that the batteries need replacing. POWER BARBIE LAPTOP UNIT 1 2 3 8 7 9 4 5 6 1. LCD Screen 3 SWITCHING ON AND OFF Slide switch towards "ON" to switch on the unit and slide switch towards "OFF" to switch off the unit. The Power Barbie Laptop will automatically switch off after 3 minutes of inactivity, in which case the power switch will remain in the "ON" position. You can resume play by pressing the `Game Code' key. USING THE KEYBOARD Function Keys The Power Barbie Laptop's keyboard shares some similarities to that of a personal computer keyboard. [. . . ] Three icons (`French Fries', `Soft Drink' and `Burger') represent the number of changes the players have remaining in which to attempt to answer the question. The hourglass represents the remaining time a player has in which to answer a question. Activity Selection and Levels There are two methods of selecting an activity: 1. You can use the touch sensitive `Activity Selection Panel' ­ just press on the activity you want to play. You can press the `Game Code' key and enter the two-digit number of the activity you want to play. To switch between levels, use the `Level' key to select the change level function and then press the appropriate number to select the desired level of difficulty. Scoring One Player Mode In a five-question session, the player has three chances to answer each question. Points for correct answers are awarded as follows: 20 points for answering a question on the first attempt 15 points for answering a question on the second attempt 10 points for answering a question on the third attempt For each incorrect answer, the player forfeits one chance. Two Player Mode In a ten-question session, each player has one change to answer each question, with 10 points awarded for each correct answer. If the first player to buzz in answers incorrectly, the second player is given the opportunity to answer the question. If both answers are incorrect, the correct answer is displayed on-screen. 01. Learn to recognise and pronounce the name of numbers, and letters of the alphabet. On pressing a character key on the keyboard, the name of the letter will be pronounced and an animation will be displayed on-screen along with an example word. 02. Level 1 ­ 3 Learn how to type by recognising the position of the character key on the keyboard. By pressing the corresponding character key on the keyboard, you win one point for every letter blasted away. If any of the letters reach the bottom of the screen, the game is lost. On gaining 100 points, the game automatically progresses to the next level. 7 03. A word is spoken by the unit and an illustrating animation shown on-screen. The aim of the activity is to complete the word by entering the missing letter using the keyboard. 04. The word is then displayed onscreen with some empty spaces; each space represents a letter. The aim of the activity is to complete the word by entering the missing letters. 05. MEMORY WORD 1 & 2 Player(s) A word will be briefly displayed on-screen, followed by some blank spaces for you to fill in. The aim of the activity is to remember the correct spelling of the word and retype it correctly. 06. WORD SCRAMBLE 1 & 2 Player(s) A word is spoken and an illustrating animation shown on-screen. [. . . ] The aim of the game is to take turns against the computer to find pairs of matching cards. On winning, the game progresses to the next level of difficulty. WARRANTY This product is covered by our 2-year warranty. To make use of the warranty and the after-sales services, please contact your retailer and supply proof of purchase. Our warranty covers material or installation-related defects attributable to the manufacturer, with the exception of wear caused by failure to respect the instructions for use, notes on maintenance or any unauthorised work on the equipment (such as dismantling, expose to heat or damp, etc. ). MAINTENANCE To clean the unit, use a slightly damp, soft cloth to wipe the unit's exterior only. [. . . ]