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TALit.144® Whiz* User's Manual iiyM1EDUCATIONAL ELECTRONICS English Version English Manual ©1987 Video Technology Printed in Nong Kong 9$.0331-17
TALit.144® Whiz* User's Manual iiyM1EDUCATIONAL ELECTRONICS English Version English Manual ©1987 Video Technology Printed in Nong Kong 9$.0331-17
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...to tell when your batteries are worn out 3 6. Included in this package 1 2. Using an AC adaptor 3 7. Automatic shut-off helps your Talking Whiz-Kid 2 4. Adding cartridges for new lessons 13 17. Spelling Activities 16 23. Index 1. The keyboard 5 10. The Math Activities 14 20. How... to take care of your batteries to do if a card is it 15 21. How to turn on Talking Whiz-Kid 4 9. Additional keyboard instructions 9 11. What to last longer 4 8. Answering the Questions 11 15. What is lost or destroyed 13 19...
...to tell when your batteries are worn out 3 6. Included in this package 1 2. Using an AC adaptor 3 7. Automatic shut-off helps your Talking Whiz-Kid 2 4. Adding cartridges for new lessons 13 17. Spelling Activities 16 23. Index 1. The keyboard 5 10. The Math Activities 14 20. How... to take care of your batteries to do if a card is it 15 21. How to turn on Talking Whiz-Kid 4 9. Additional keyboard instructions 9 11. What to last longer 4 8. Answering the Questions 11 15. What is lost or destroyed 13 19...
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The Talking Whiz-Kid pre-computer Talking Whiz-Kid is an electronic learning aid, combining traditional teaching methods with computer technology. Talking Whiz-Kid teaches spelling, math, music, and much more, while serving as an introduction to teach spelling,... are included in your package before attempting to use . 0 0 0,o O Talking Whiz-Kid uses special audio/vistial features like a verbal tutor, musical sound effects and a display screen to computer use the Talking Whiz-Kid. * I Talking Whiz-Kid unit * 50 picture cards Additional learning cartridges are available at many retail stores....
The Talking Whiz-Kid pre-computer Talking Whiz-Kid is an electronic learning aid, combining traditional teaching methods with computer technology. Talking Whiz-Kid teaches spelling, math, music, and much more, while serving as an introduction to teach spelling,... are included in your package before attempting to use . 0 0 0,o O Talking Whiz-Kid uses special audio/vistial features like a verbal tutor, musical sound effects and a display screen to computer use the Talking Whiz-Kid. * I Talking Whiz-Kid unit * 50 picture cards Additional learning cartridges are available at many retail stores....
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... sources of heat. 3. ...Take the batteries out when not in use for long periods of Talking Whiz-Kid. 2. Insert six "C" size batteries as illustrated. 4. Locate the battery case cover on the keyboard. 4. ...Use chemical solvents to clean TalkingWhiz-Kid. How to install batteries I. NEVER... 1. ...Take Talking Whiz-Kid apart. 2. ...Drop Talking Whiz-Kid. 3. ...Spill anything on the bottom of time.
... sources of heat. 3. ...Take the batteries out when not in use for long periods of Talking Whiz-Kid. 2. Insert six "C" size batteries as illustrated. 4. Locate the battery case cover on the keyboard. 4. ...Use chemical solvents to clean TalkingWhiz-Kid. How to install batteries I. NEVER... 1. ...Take Talking Whiz-Kid apart. 2. ...Drop Talking Whiz-Kid. 3. ...Spill anything on the bottom of time.
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... shipping and handling) to: VTECH ELECTRONICS CANADA LTD. Many retail stores carry Video Technology's Universal Adaptor (stock #80-0877), but most common 9V 300mA + adaptor will fade out or become fuzzy. 3. Suite 110-6551 Westminster Hwy. Your Talking Whiz-Kid will work only a little bit. Richmond, B.C., Canada V7C 4V4. 3 Talking Whiz-Kid will not work properly. however...
... shipping and handling) to: VTECH ELECTRONICS CANADA LTD. Many retail stores carry Video Technology's Universal Adaptor (stock #80-0877), but most common 9V 300mA + adaptor will fade out or become fuzzy. 3. Suite 110-6551 Westminster Hwy. Your Talking Whiz-Kid will work only a little bit. Richmond, B.C., Canada V7C 4V4. 3 Talking Whiz-Kid will not work properly. however...
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Automatic shut-off automatically. The ON key can begin to worry about leaving it will shut itself off helps your batteries to select another activity. 4 How to turn on Talking Whiz-Kid Once the batteries have been installed, you never have to use Talking Whiz-Kid simply by pushing the ON key. Therefore you can also be used when it comes time to last longer If nobody plays with Talking Whiz-Kid for five minutes, it on all night and running the batteries down.
Automatic shut-off automatically. The ON key can begin to worry about leaving it will shut itself off helps your batteries to select another activity. 4 How to turn on Talking Whiz-Kid Once the batteries have been installed, you never have to use Talking Whiz-Kid simply by pushing the ON key. Therefore you can also be used when it comes time to last longer If nobody plays with Talking Whiz-Kid for five minutes, it on all night and running the batteries down.
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Many keys have two different functions that work at different times. These are 46 keys. For example, when you're playing a spelling game, you 're playing a music game, letter keys will become musical notes. 0 0 0 0 000co0 0© s a O b El d K2 Nil g El IN MI CI EN do E3 Eli la SO In El Ell MR El r_I 0 P q El EN III IIIII u a 2 D C in do WI 171In S-O = III EN ICS 1131 C:3 El WI CI WI IFB El OM MN OM NMI Mill MO 5 But when you 'll press letter key for an alphabet display. The Keyboard There are the way you can communicate with the computer inside your Talking Whiz-Kid.
Many keys have two different functions that work at different times. These are 46 keys. For example, when you're playing a spelling game, you 're playing a music game, letter keys will become musical notes. 0 0 0 0 000co0 0© s a O b El d K2 Nil g El IN MI CI EN do E3 Eli la SO In El Ell MR El r_I 0 P q El EN III IIIII u a 2 D C in do WI 171In S-O = III EN ICS 1131 C:3 El WI CI WI IFB El OM MN OM NMI Mill MO 5 But when you 'll press letter key for an alphabet display. The Keyboard There are the way you can communicate with the computer inside your Talking Whiz-Kid.
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The Number Keys 00 0 0 6 8 9 In some of the letter keys are the vowels, and in some games you are required to answer questions by typing out whole words. You'll notice that five of the games it's helpful to be able to find vowels quickly. 6 z Sometimes you are asked to Z. Then you need the letter keys from the others. These are a different color from A to answer question using numbers. That's when you use the number keys on your keyboard. The Letter Keys a b d e f so ti do re mi k m do re 0 fa S.O w X h J fa SO la ti q r MM.
The Number Keys 00 0 0 6 8 9 In some of the letter keys are the vowels, and in some games you are required to answer questions by typing out whole words. You'll notice that five of the games it's helpful to be able to find vowels quickly. 6 z Sometimes you are asked to Z. Then you need the letter keys from the others. These are a different color from A to answer question using numbers. That's when you use the number keys on your keyboard. The Letter Keys a b d e f so ti do re mi k m do re 0 fa S.O w X h J fa SO la ti q r MM.
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...have 15 musical notes for use these 4 keys to separate sections of a musical composition. The Repeat Key REPEAT When you press this key, Talking Whiz-Kid will not repeat the questions again. 7 By pressing the PAUSE key a silent note is programmed into your tune. Note: But once you ...press any key, the Talking Whiz-Kid will verbally repeat what it wants you to add, subtract, multiply and divide during operation. The Pause Key P PAUSE This key allows you answer...
...have 15 musical notes for use these 4 keys to separate sections of a musical composition. The Repeat Key REPEAT When you press this key, Talking Whiz-Kid will not repeat the questions again. 7 By pressing the PAUSE key a silent note is programmed into your tune. Note: But once you ...press any key, the Talking Whiz-Kid will verbally repeat what it wants you to add, subtract, multiply and divide during operation. The Pause Key P PAUSE This key allows you answer...
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ENTER is also used to let the computer know that you can press the ANSWER key and the computer will display the correct response on the screen. 8 The Answer Key ANSWER If you're having difficulty with a particular question, you create. After you press the ENTER key, you 've completed your answer. The Enter Key ENTER After you type out your answer to a question, or input a question in 2 player games, you must press the ENTER key to play back a musical tune that you cannot change your response.
ENTER is also used to let the computer know that you can press the ANSWER key and the computer will display the correct response on the screen. 8 The Answer Key ANSWER If you're having difficulty with a particular question, you create. After you press the ENTER key, you 've completed your answer. The Enter Key ENTER After you type out your answer to a question, or input a question in 2 player games, you must press the ENTER key to play back a musical tune that you cannot change your response.
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The Clear Key If you make a mistake in your answer but have to type an answer, the SPACE key is for you to use to put a blank space between characters. Note: This key will give you another chance to give the correct answer. 9 The Space Key When you have not yet pressed the ENTER key, you may press the CLEAR key to erase the answer. Simply press CODE, the number of the card, and the ENTER key. This will work only when the "Insert card" symbol appears on the screen. Additional keyboard instructions The Code Key CODE This key is the one you use to call out the card program when ...
The Clear Key If you make a mistake in your answer but have to type an answer, the SPACE key is for you to use to put a blank space between characters. Note: This key will give you another chance to give the correct answer. 9 The Space Key When you have not yet pressed the ENTER key, you may press the CLEAR key to erase the answer. Simply press CODE, the number of the card, and the ENTER key. This will work only when the "Insert card" symbol appears on the screen. Additional keyboard instructions The Code Key CODE This key is the one you use to call out the card program when ...
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... words or musical notes. Select any study card and hold it Activities Matching Spelling Activities Musical Activities How to do so until the Talking Whiz-Kid finished "Talking") 3. Be sure the card slot is it with card halfway in slot. 7. Don't stop or hesitate with the arrow pointing ... or bend the card. 9. Insert the picture card smoothly and carefully. 6. Turn on Talking Whiz-Kid and wait for the answer symbol on the screen. 10 Also look for the opening song. 2. Talking Whiz-Kid will appear on the front of the card. If you have inserted the card correctly,...
... words or musical notes. Select any study card and hold it Activities Matching Spelling Activities Musical Activities How to do so until the Talking Whiz-Kid finished "Talking") 3. Be sure the card slot is it with card halfway in slot. 7. Don't stop or hesitate with the arrow pointing ... or bend the card. 9. Insert the picture card smoothly and carefully. 6. Turn on Talking Whiz-Kid and wait for the answer symbol on the screen. 10 Also look for the opening song. 2. Talking Whiz-Kid will appear on the front of the card. If you have inserted the card correctly,...
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Make sure the card is displayed on the card, remove that you have done enough on the screen and Talking Whiz-Kid waits for the verbal instruction, insert the card smoothly and carefully. Answering the Questions A question is clean and that you feel that card and... press the ANSWER key. What to press the ENTER key. Carefully insert the card into the slot once again. 3. Talking Whiz-Kid will ask a large number of each card.) 4. If there is correct, Talking Whiz-Kid will be given and another . 11 In such cases, it difficult to try again. If your answer is still a...
Make sure the card is displayed on the card, remove that you have done enough on the screen and Talking Whiz-Kid waits for the verbal instruction, insert the card smoothly and carefully. Answering the Questions A question is clean and that you feel that card and... press the ANSWER key. What to press the ENTER key. Carefully insert the card into the slot once again. 3. Talking Whiz-Kid will ask a large number of each card.) 4. If there is correct, Talking Whiz-Kid will be given and another . 11 In such cases, it difficult to try again. If your answer is still a...
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How to all 8 questions correctly on the 3rd try If you used the answer key 10 points 6 points 2 points 0 points A 20 point bonus is given if you may select another activity. 12 Note: The correct answer to score The all activities will appear automatically after 8 questions have been answered. After the score has been displayed, you answer all problem will provide a score after three unsuccessful answers, except Calculator, Learn & Spell, Say It, Hangman, 2 Player Hangman, Musical Activities. The scoring system is as follows: Correct answer on the first try Correct answer ...
How to all 8 questions correctly on the 3rd try If you used the answer key 10 points 6 points 2 points 0 points A 20 point bonus is given if you may select another activity. 12 Note: The correct answer to score The all activities will appear automatically after 8 questions have been answered. After the score has been displayed, you answer all problem will provide a score after three unsuccessful answers, except Calculator, Learn & Spell, Say It, Hangman, 2 Player Hangman, Musical Activities. The scoring system is as follows: Correct answer on the first try Correct answer ...
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... cartridge fits into the large hole on the left hand side of your User's Manual. The missing questions will appear on to insert your Talking Whiz-Kid. So once you have mastered all the questions and answers for new lessons Additional cartridges (available in many retail stores) change the way...cards are ready to more challenges. Adding cartridges for each set of words and lessons to play a card that has been lost or destroyed The Talking Whiz-Kid keeps in its memory all of the questions in this base package, you a whole new set of study cards with it is firmly attached. Each...
... cartridge fits into the large hole on the left hand side of your User's Manual. The missing questions will appear on to insert your Talking Whiz-Kid. So once you have mastered all the questions and answers for new lessons Additional cartridges (available in many retail stores) change the way...cards are ready to more challenges. Adding cartridges for each set of words and lessons to play a card that has been lost or destroyed The Talking Whiz-Kid keeps in its memory all of the questions in this base package, you a whole new set of study cards with it is firmly attached. Each...
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... and division. If not correct, there are the same as in the remaining Math activities. 14 level 2 provides more chances to 3 digits going into the Talking Whiz-Kid computer. If the answer is basic math; After three tries Talking Whiz-Kid will display the question and speak it at the same time...
... and division. If not correct, there are the same as in the remaining Math activities. 14 level 2 provides more chances to 3 digits going into the Talking Whiz-Kid computer. If the answer is basic math; After three tries Talking Whiz-Kid will display the question and speak it at the same time...
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What is it is displayed on the screen, Talking Whiz-Kid will appear on the screen at the end. 15 Each picture card contains 8 questions. After three unsuccessful tries, the correct answer will be given by the Talking WhizKid automatically. Your score will ask what it 0 Lessons 15 through 35... provide matching questions. But after three unsuccessful tries, the correct answer will be given by the Talking Whiz-Kid automatically. There are 8 questions on the screen. As a letter is . The player is given at the end of each picture card....
What is it is displayed on the screen, Talking Whiz-Kid will appear on the screen at the end. 15 Each picture card contains 8 questions. After three unsuccessful tries, the correct answer will be given by the Talking WhizKid automatically. Your score will ask what it 0 Lessons 15 through 35... provide matching questions. But after three unsuccessful tries, the correct answer will be given by the Talking Whiz-Kid automatically. There are 8 questions on the screen. As a letter is . The player is given at the end of each picture card....
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.... So that if you feel that you have done enough on cards 39 and 40 will have only one letter missing from each word and Talking Whiz-Kid puts those letters in the word to be Study cards 36 through 44 add adventure to spell. And lessons 41 through 44 help the player...
.... So that if you feel that you have done enough on cards 39 and 40 will have only one letter missing from each word and Talking Whiz-Kid puts those letters in the word to be Study cards 36 through 44 add adventure to spell. And lessons 41 through 44 help the player...
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..., only the first 32 notes will be replayed. 17 Each note within 3 octave ranges in Talking WhizKid, plus a pause key. Use this guide: Note Number of lines Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Pause One Two Three Four Five Six ... octave will have its corresponding symbol displayed on the screen as the notes being displayed. Musical Activities The music lessons on cards 45 through 49 Talking Whiz-Kid plays popular tunes note-by-note.
..., only the first 32 notes will be replayed. 17 Each note within 3 octave ranges in Talking WhizKid, plus a pause key. Use this guide: Note Number of lines Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Pause One Two Three Four Five Six ... octave will have its corresponding symbol displayed on the screen as the notes being displayed. Musical Activities The music lessons on cards 45 through 49 Talking Whiz-Kid plays popular tunes note-by-note.
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All the cards and what they do Math Activities • Card No. Title A l A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 Al 1 Al2 Al3 A 14 Basic Addition Advanced Addition Basic Subtraction Advanced Subtraction Basic Multiplication Advanced MIlltiplication Basic Division Advanced Division Math Quiz 1 Math Quiz 2 2 Player Math Operation 1 Operation 2 Calculator Math problems appear at random 18
All the cards and what they do Math Activities • Card No. Title A l A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 Al 1 Al2 Al3 A 14 Basic Addition Advanced Addition Basic Subtraction Advanced Subtraction Basic Multiplication Advanced MIlltiplication Basic Division Advanced Division Math Quiz 1 Math Quiz 2 2 Player Math Operation 1 Operation 2 Calculator Math problems appear at random 18
