User manual VTECH SMARTWAVE PC

[. . . ] User's Manual Smart Wave PC TM © 2002 VTech Printed in China 91-01335-000-000 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 technologies 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. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Please note in Level 3, the most challenging level, you will not receive a verbal clue. 4. The goal of this activity is to fill in the beginning letter of the words. In Level 1 an object will appear on the screen followed by the object word. Watch carefully because the beginning letter in the word will disappear. Then three letter choices will scroll across the bottom of the screen. This time when the object word appears on the screen the beginning letter will be missing. Once again watch the letters as they scroll across the bottom of the screen and select the letter that completes the word. Finally, in Level 3, the most challenging level of all, the object word will appear on the screen the same as in Level 2. Use your keyboard to find the letter that completes the word and press ENTER. 5 5. Mystery Letter If you like to solve mysteries, then you're going to love this one. Then the corresponding object word will appear with one or more letters missing. Use your keyboard to find the letter or letters that will complete the object word. Step into our Word Builder factory and we'll tell you how it's done. An object will appear on the screen followed by the corresponding object word. Your mission is to use your CURSOR keys, to catch the letters in the channels, that match the word you saw. Let's see how many words you can make. · Manatee Math 1. Learning Numbers Learning numbers in the Learning Numbers activity is no problem. Press your ENTER key when you see the number that matches the number word or simply press the matching number on your keyboard. In these levels not only do you get to find the numbers to match the number words, but you also get to test your knowledge by matching the number words to the numbers. Remember you can use your CURSOR keys or your NUMBER keys to find the answer. 2. Find the Number The truth about this activity is that it's just plain fun. To find out what's inside the package you must type the number on your keyboard that matches the number on the package. [. . . ] Correct answer on the first try Correct answer on the second try Correct answer on the third try Press the ANSWER key at any time Total possible points per round : : : : : gain 20 points gain 15 points gain 10 points no points are awarded 100 points Remark: For the RHYMING FUN, LOST LETTER (Level 1 and Level 2), LEARING NUMBERS, and DOES IT BELONG activities, 10 points will be given for the correct answer on the second try. Correct answer on the first try Correct answer on the second try Correct answer on the third try Press the ANSWER key at any time Total possible points per round : : : : : gain 3 points gain 2 points gain 1 point no points are awarded 100 points Remark: 10 bonus points will be awarded for getting all the answers correct. In the activity Race Rally, there is a total of 100 points in Level 1. The scoring system is below: ("x" represents the amount of time it took for the player to type all of the letters) x 50 50 sec 55 sec 60 sec 65 sec x 70 Note: sec x x x x sec ---- 100 points < 55 sec ---- 80 < 60 sec ---- 60 < 65 sec ---- 40 < 70 sec ---- 20 ---- 0 points points points points points This scoring system is used for both One Player Mode and Two Player Mode. 4. [. . . ]