User manual VTECH COLOR BLAST NOTEBOOK

[. . . ] 91-02214-001 Dear Parent, At VTech® we know that in order to effectively reach kids, today's learning tools have to be plugged into the fast-paced world around them. That's why we created the Grade School Learning Series ­ an engaging set of stylized, interactive computers specially designed to get grade-school kids up to speed with their fast-paced, tech-savvy world. Every product in the Grade School Learning Series covers a wide range of school basics ­ math, language, geography, science, and even an introduction to basic Spanish. Activities are presented in a fast-paced, arcade-game style that kids will recognize and enjoy. [. . . ] (The key is located on the back of the unit. ) Arrow Keys: Press the arrow keys to move the cursor up, down, left or right. Then count how many times that shape appears on a vehicle speeding by. Add up the notes shown on the blocks to match the note shown at right. 12 10 11 Speedy Shapes 12 Music Builder ACTIVITIES Celebrate your typing skills with fireworks!Quickly type the letter, number or word before it reaches the top of the screen. LANGUAGE LAB Activity No. 13 14 15 Activities Name Reading Comprehension Literature Word Builder Activity Description Read the stories and answer the questions to improve your reading comprehension skills. Hurry, before time is up! 16 Letter Launcher Synonyms Antonyms Spelling Scramble ACTIVITIES Boost your spelling skills. Press the ENTER key to swap the positions of two letters. 17 18 19 13 CARTRIDGE 1 SPANISH LANGUAGE Activity No. 20 21 22 Activities Name Spanish Lessons Spanish Quiz Spanish Pictures Activity Description Listen and learn Spanish!Look at a picture and listen to the pronunciation of that Spanish word. 24 Spanish Numbers Learn Spanish numbers. Listen to the pronunciation of a Spanish number, and then click on that number. 25 Spanish Spelling Catch letters to spell a Spanish word. Listen to the pronunciation of a Spanish letter, and then click on that letter. 26 Spanish Word Hunt Test your reaction skills. Use the arrow keys or on-screen buttons to control the collector moving along the conveyor belt. Collect the objects that match the Spanish words. CARTRIDGE 2 SCIENCE & NATURE Activity No. 27 Activities Name Science Starter Science Quiz Activity Description Learn about physical and life sciences. Choose an animal and learn all about it. ACTIVITIES 28 29 Animal World 30 Animal Quiz Take a quiz on animal facts. Choose an answer in the multiple-choice questions before time is up! 15 31 The Human Body Learn about the human body. Choose a topic and find out interesting facts. 32 Human Body Quiz Test yourself on human body facts. Choose an answer in the multiple-choice questions before time runs out!Choose an answer in the multiple-choice questions before time is up! 33 34 Great Inventions Who Invented What?36 Activities Name Wonders of the World World Wonders Quiz Space Exploration Activity Description Our world has many spectacular sights. Choose an answer in the multiple-choice questions before time runs out! [. . . ] If you turn the unit on, but cannot see anything on the screen: - Adjust the contrast switch to adjust the darkness of the screen. If you can't hear any sound: If the screen is frozen and not responding to any input: - Use the tip of a paper clip (or a similar object without a sharp tip) to gently press the Reset button. - Adjust the volume switch to adjust the sound level of the speaker. TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have a problem that cannot be solved by using this manual, we encourage you to visit us online or contact our Consumer Services Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include the information below: - The name of your product or model number (the model number is typically located on the back or bottom of your product). [. . . ]