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...geography or algebra, all VTech® learning products incorporate advanced technologies and extensive curriculum to encourage children of 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 potential. Dear Parent: At VTech® we know that... enlighten, entertain and develop minds, at VTech® we see the potential in every child. 40 That's why all ages to do great things. Whether it...
...geography or algebra, all VTech® learning products incorporate advanced technologies and extensive curriculum to encourage children of 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 potential. Dear Parent: At VTech® we know that... enlighten, entertain and develop minds, at VTech® we see the potential in every child. 40 That's why all ages to do great things. Whether it...
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 PREPARATION 2-5 MOUSE CONNECTION 2 PRINTER CONNECTION 2 POWER SOURCE 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION 2 KEYBOARD BATTERY INSTALLATION 3 BATTERY NOTICE 3 BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION 3-4 AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION 4 ON/OFF BUTTON 4 RESET BUTTON 4 AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF 4 VOLUME SWITCH 4 CONTRAST SWITCH 5 MOUSE, KEYBOARD AND CURSOR CONTROL 5-9 MOUSE 5 CLEANING THE MOUSE 5 KEYBOARD 6 SPECIAL KEYS 6-8 CATEGORY BUTTONS 8-9 41
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 PREPARATION 2-5 MOUSE CONNECTION 2 PRINTER CONNECTION 2 POWER SOURCE 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION 2 KEYBOARD BATTERY INSTALLATION 3 BATTERY NOTICE 3 BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION 3-4 AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION 4 ON/OFF BUTTON 4 RESET BUTTON 4 AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF 4 VOLUME SWITCH 4 CONTRAST SWITCH 5 MOUSE, KEYBOARD AND CURSOR CONTROL 5-9 MOUSE 5 CLEANING THE MOUSE 5 KEYBOARD 6 SPECIAL KEYS 6-8 CATEGORY BUTTONS 8-9 41
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DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES 10-35 ACTIVITIES WITH LEVELS AND 2-PLAYER MODE 10 GENERAL DISPLAY 11 LANGUAGE ARTS 11-13 WORD CHALLENGE 11 COMPREHENSION 11 SECRET WORD 11 GRAMMAR QUIZ 12 PARTS OF SPEECH 12 WORD SEARCH 12 CROSSWORD 12 SYNONYMS 12 ANTONYMS 12 WORD PUZZLE 13 SOUND ALIKES 13 SENTENCE SHUFFLE 13 CREATIVE WRITING 13 MATHEMATICS 13-16 MATH FUN 13 TIME OUT 13 COMMON GROUND 14 FACTOR REACTOR 14 COORDINATES 14 SUM IT UP 14 42
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES 10-35 ACTIVITIES WITH LEVELS AND 2-PLAYER MODE 10 GENERAL DISPLAY 11 LANGUAGE ARTS 11-13 WORD CHALLENGE 11 COMPREHENSION 11 SECRET WORD 11 GRAMMAR QUIZ 12 PARTS OF SPEECH 12 WORD SEARCH 12 CROSSWORD 12 SYNONYMS 12 ANTONYMS 12 WORD PUZZLE 13 SOUND ALIKES 13 SENTENCE SHUFFLE 13 CREATIVE WRITING 13 MATHEMATICS 13-16 MATH FUN 13 TIME OUT 13 COMMON GROUND 14 FACTOR REACTOR 14 COORDINATES 14 SUM IT UP 14 42
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MINUS MADNESS 14 MULTIPLICATION 14 DIVISION 14 ALGEBRA ATTACK 15 GEOMETRY 15 GRAPH IT 15 TIC TAC 18 15 MAGIC 24 15 THIS TO THAT 15 FRACTION ACTION 16 NUMBER PATTERNS 16 MATH CHALLENGE 16 TRIVIA CHALLENGE 16-17 UNDERSEA LIFE 16 ANIMAL LIFE 16 ENTERTAINMENT 16 MYSTERY EVENTS 17 TECHNOLOGY 17 SPACE DISCOVERY 17 GEOGRAPHY 17 BIOLOGY 17 KNOWLEDGE CHALLENGE 17 43
MINUS MADNESS 14 MULTIPLICATION 14 DIVISION 14 ALGEBRA ATTACK 15 GEOMETRY 15 GRAPH IT 15 TIC TAC 18 15 MAGIC 24 15 THIS TO THAT 15 FRACTION ACTION 16 NUMBER PATTERNS 16 MATH CHALLENGE 16 TRIVIA CHALLENGE 16-17 UNDERSEA LIFE 16 ANIMAL LIFE 16 ENTERTAINMENT 16 MYSTERY EVENTS 17 TECHNOLOGY 17 SPACE DISCOVERY 17 GEOGRAPHY 17 BIOLOGY 17 KNOWLEDGE CHALLENGE 17 43
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LOGIC & GAMES 18-19 ROBOT HUNT 18 3D RACE RALLY 18 3D TIC TAC TOE 18 TREASURE HUNT 19 DISC CHALLENGE 19 3D MAZE 19 ART STUDIO 20 CARD MAKER 20 PICTURE MAKER 20 PERSONAL OFFICE 20-33 WORD PROCESSOR 20-24 TELEPHONE BOOK 24 SCHEDULER 25 SPELL CHECKER 25 CALENDAR 25 CONVERSION PAD 25 CALCULATOR 26 LOGO 26-32 LOGO BEGINNER 32 LOGO INTERMEDIATE 32 LOGO ADVANCED 32 MONEY MANAGER 33 44
LOGIC & GAMES 18-19 ROBOT HUNT 18 3D RACE RALLY 18 3D TIC TAC TOE 18 TREASURE HUNT 19 DISC CHALLENGE 19 3D MAZE 19 ART STUDIO 20 CARD MAKER 20 PICTURE MAKER 20 PERSONAL OFFICE 20-33 WORD PROCESSOR 20-24 TELEPHONE BOOK 24 SCHEDULER 25 SPELL CHECKER 25 CALENDAR 25 CONVERSION PAD 25 CALCULATOR 26 LOGO 26-32 LOGO BEGINNER 32 LOGO INTERMEDIATE 32 LOGO ADVANCED 32 MONEY MANAGER 33 44
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HOMEWORK LAB 33 DATA PAIRS 1 33 DATA PAIRS 2 33 TEST TRAINER 1 33 TEST TRAINER 2 33 SYSTEM SETUP 33-35 FILE CABINET 33 QUICK TAG 33 SOUND EFFECT 33 BACKGROUND MUSIC 34 DATE & TIME 34 SCORING STATISTICS 34 PRINTER SETUP 34 TROUBLESHOOTING FOR PRINTER ERROR 34 TOOLS 35 GENERAL 35 DISPLAY 35 HOW TO USE AN EXPANSION CARTRIDGE ... 35-36 ACTIVITY CARTRIDGES 36 SCORING 37-38 SCORING CODE 37 VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 ACTIVITIES 38 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 39 45
HOMEWORK LAB 33 DATA PAIRS 1 33 DATA PAIRS 2 33 TEST TRAINER 1 33 TEST TRAINER 2 33 SYSTEM SETUP 33-35 FILE CABINET 33 QUICK TAG 33 SOUND EFFECT 33 BACKGROUND MUSIC 34 DATE & TIME 34 SCORING STATISTICS 34 PRINTER SETUP 34 TROUBLESHOOTING FOR PRINTER ERROR 34 TOOLS 35 GENERAL 35 DISPLAY 35 HOW TO USE AN EXPANSION CARTRIDGE ... 35-36 ACTIVITY CARTRIDGES 36 SCORING 37-38 SCORING CODE 37 VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 ACTIVITIES 38 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 39 45
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Not recommended for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons (such as damage to reduce the risk of age. The adaptor should not be used until properly repaired. 46 In the event of such conditions, the transformer should be observed during handling and use to the output cord, blades, housing, or other parts). Input: AC120V 60 HZ 9W Output: DC 14.5V 4.5 VA - As with all electrical products, precautions should be periodically examined for children under 3 years of electric shock. CAUTION-ELECTRIC TOY FOR TOY TRANSFORMER -
Not recommended for conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons (such as damage to reduce the risk of age. The adaptor should not be used until properly repaired. 46 In the event of such conditions, the transformer should be observed during handling and use to the output cord, blades, housing, or other parts). Input: AC120V 60 HZ 9W Output: DC 14.5V 4.5 VA - As with all electrical products, precautions should be periodically examined for children under 3 years of electric shock. CAUTION-ELECTRIC TOY FOR TOY TRANSFORMER -
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... 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800267-7377 in Canada. This unit offers a wide range of exciting and educational activities for purchasing the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning product! The VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 is an electronic learning aid. INTRODUCTION Thank you have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at...
... 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800267-7377 in Canada. This unit offers a wide range of exciting and educational activities for purchasing the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning product! The VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 is an electronic learning aid. INTRODUCTION Thank you have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at...
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... unit's mouse jack. 4. Locate the printer port on the back of the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid. 3. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of printers that the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid supports. Close the battery cover. 2 Make sure the unit is...sure the unit is turned OFF. 2. Make sure both the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid and the printer are turned OFF. 2. PREPARATION MOUSE CONNECTION 1. Turn the unit ON. POWER SOURCE The VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid can be operated by using 4 "C" size batteries ...
... unit's mouse jack. 4. Locate the printer port on the back of the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid. 3. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of printers that the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid supports. Close the battery cover. 2 Make sure the unit is...sure the unit is turned OFF. 2. Make sure both the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid and the printer are turned OFF. 2. PREPARATION MOUSE CONNECTION 1. Turn the unit ON. POWER SOURCE The VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid can be operated by using 4 "C" size batteries ...
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BATTERY NOTICE • Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+ , _) signs to use batteries of different types together. • Remove exhausted or new batteries from leaky batteries, replace the backup battery at least once a year. If not, you are not going to avoid leakage. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not use the unit for a long time. • Do not dispose of the keyboard and open it . 2. DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES in the unit or the unit must be lost. 3 Close the battery cover. BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION • Make sure ...
BATTERY NOTICE • Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+ , _) signs to use batteries of different types together. • Remove exhausted or new batteries from leaky batteries, replace the backup battery at least once a year. If not, you are not going to avoid leakage. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not use the unit for a long time. • Do not dispose of the keyboard and open it . 2. DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES in the unit or the unit must be lost. 3 Close the battery cover. BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION • Make sure ...
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... the ON button is not in for long periods of time if the unit is unable to press the ON button again. If the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning product is activated, you need to turn on the unit or if the unit suddenly stops working or the sound becomes weak, turn...-OFF If there is OFF. 2. We recommend that you can select a category or an activity. Make sure the unit is no input into the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning product for several minutes, the unit will show an opening animation and you turn it may be used for a long period, remove the...
... the ON button is not in for long periods of time if the unit is unable to press the ON button again. If the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning product is activated, you need to turn on the unit or if the unit suddenly stops working or the sound becomes weak, turn...-OFF If there is OFF. 2. We recommend that you can select a category or an activity. Make sure the unit is no input into the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning product for several minutes, the unit will show an opening animation and you turn it may be used for a long period, remove the...
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To move the pointer to the left mouse button will release the cover. In most activities, pressing the left . Twisting in the direction that you would like the pointer on the screen to the bottom of the screen, push the mouse away from you . To move the pointer to the left side of the screen, push the mouse to the top of the screen, pull the mouse towards you . To move the pointer to move the pointer to the right side of the screen, push the mouse to open the cover on the bottom of the arrows will have finished cleaning the mouse, place the mouse ball back into the mouse, ...
To move the pointer to the left mouse button will release the cover. In most activities, pressing the left . Twisting in the direction that you would like the pointer on the screen to the bottom of the screen, push the mouse away from you . To move the pointer to the left side of the screen, push the mouse to the top of the screen, pull the mouse towards you . To move the pointer to move the pointer to the right side of the screen, push the mouse to open the cover on the bottom of the arrows will have finished cleaning the mouse, place the mouse ball back into the mouse, ...
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... Level Quick Tag Player Print Screen Answer Ctrl Space Alt Repeat HOME Backspace } Del ] Ins Enter PG UP PG DN Shift Right END Player The VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid has a full alphanumeric keyboard with 65 keys. Please refer to exit the current activity.
... Level Quick Tag Player Print Screen Answer Ctrl Space Alt Repeat HOME Backspace } Del ] Ins Enter PG UP PG DN Shift Right END Player The VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid has a full alphanumeric keyboard with 65 keys. Please refer to exit the current activity.
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Enter Quick Tag Player Symbol Level Symbol Level Enter Key: Press this key after typing each time. Repeat Key: Repeat Press this key to repeat the instructions and the question (the unit will not receive points if this key is only partially visible.) Print Screen Answer Key: Answer Press this key to find the correct answer to a question. NOTE: In the 2-player mode the Answer key cannot be changed at any time during the first player's turn. Player Key: Press this key to select the 1-player or 2-player mode in some of symbols. Symbol Key: Press the Shift key ...
Enter Quick Tag Player Symbol Level Symbol Level Enter Key: Press this key after typing each time. Repeat Key: Repeat Press this key to repeat the instructions and the question (the unit will not receive points if this key is only partially visible.) Print Screen Answer Key: Answer Press this key to find the correct answer to a question. NOTE: In the 2-player mode the Answer key cannot be changed at any time during the first player's turn. Player Key: Press this key to select the 1-player or 2-player mode in some of symbols. Symbol Key: Press the Shift key ...
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... SHIFT key and the Print Screen key to delete the last entry. CATEGORY BUTTONS There are 71 activities (not including 6 system setup) in the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid and they are divided into seven categories. E-Mail Cartridge Printer System Setup Demo Digital Camera Language Arts Mathematics Trivia Challenge Logic & Games...
... SHIFT key and the Print Screen key to delete the last entry. CATEGORY BUTTONS There are 71 activities (not including 6 system setup) in the VTECH® Power Zone™ 2000 learning aid and they are divided into seven categories. E-Mail Cartridge Printer System Setup Demo Digital Camera Language Arts Mathematics Trivia Challenge Logic & Games...
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...slot, the unit will display a message that a cartridge is available at 1-800-521-2010. E-Mail E-Mail button: With the VTech® e-mail cartridge, modem and VTech e-mail service (sold separately), a player can take pictures. 9 Once the demonstration is turned OFF. To order the...the activity. Printer Printer button: When the printer button is in Main Menu will display the printer selection window. VTech® digital camera button: With the VTech® digital camera (sold separately), a player can press this button and the system setup screen will run the ...
...slot, the unit will display a message that a cartridge is available at 1-800-521-2010. E-Mail E-Mail button: With the VTech® e-mail cartridge, modem and VTech e-mail service (sold separately), a player can take pictures. 9 Once the demonstration is turned OFF. To order the...the activity. Printer Printer button: When the printer button is in Main Menu will display the printer selection window. VTech® digital camera button: With the VTech® digital camera (sold separately), a player can press this button and the system setup screen will run the ...
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DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES WITH LEVELS AND 2-PLAYER MODE ACTIVITY LEVEL 2-PLAYER MODE Word Challenge 1-4 YES Comprehension 1-4 YES Secret Word 1-4 YES Grammar Quiz 1-4 YES Parts of Speech 1-4 YES Word Search 1-4 YES Crossword 1-4 YES Synonyms 1-4 YES Antonyms 1-4 YES Word Puzzle 1-4 YES Sound Alikes 1-4 YES Sentence Shuffle 1-4 YES Creative Writing NO NO All Mathematics (except magic 24) 1-4 YES Magic 24 NO YES All Trivia challenge 1-4 YES Robot Hunt 1-4 No 3D Race Rally 1-4 NO 3D Tic Tac Toe 1-4 YES Treasure Hunt 1-4 NO...
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES WITH LEVELS AND 2-PLAYER MODE ACTIVITY LEVEL 2-PLAYER MODE Word Challenge 1-4 YES Comprehension 1-4 YES Secret Word 1-4 YES Grammar Quiz 1-4 YES Parts of Speech 1-4 YES Word Search 1-4 YES Crossword 1-4 YES Synonyms 1-4 YES Antonyms 1-4 YES Word Puzzle 1-4 YES Sound Alikes 1-4 YES Sentence Shuffle 1-4 YES Creative Writing NO NO All Mathematics (except magic 24) 1-4 YES Magic 24 NO YES All Trivia challenge 1-4 YES Robot Hunt 1-4 No 3D Race Rally 1-4 NO 3D Tic Tac Toe 1-4 YES Treasure Hunt 1-4 NO...
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player name chance time left mouse button to confirm your answer, or type in 1, 2 or 3 to answer. Press the Enter key or the left player 1 level player 2 LANGUAGE ARTS WORD CHALLENGE A meaning of a word will see a display of the status information, as well as icons and a working window. COMPREHENSION A paragraph will first appear and then questions related to the paragraph with the given meaning, then use Up/Down key to choose the answer or use the mouse to answer directly. There is not correct, a hint will be given. It also shows the level and the time left mouse button to...
player name chance time left mouse button to confirm your answer, or type in 1, 2 or 3 to answer. Press the Enter key or the left player 1 level player 2 LANGUAGE ARTS WORD CHALLENGE A meaning of a word will see a display of the status information, as well as icons and a working window. COMPREHENSION A paragraph will first appear and then questions related to the paragraph with the given meaning, then use Up/Down key to choose the answer or use the mouse to answer directly. There is not correct, a hint will be given. It also shows the level and the time left mouse button to...
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Press the Enter key or the left mouse button for the answer using the mouse or the cursor control and press Enter key. You have to identify the part of speech, such as the given word. First choose a highlighted area where a word is missing and then press the Enter key or the left mouse button. SYNONYMS A word and a scrambled word will be shown. WORD SEARCH This activity shows a 22 x 9 matrix with one word missing. To locate a word use the arrow keys or the pointer to highlight the word that will make the sentence grammatically correct, or type in 1, 2 or 3 to answer. You can...
Press the Enter key or the left mouse button for the answer using the mouse or the cursor control and press Enter key. You have to identify the part of speech, such as the given word. First choose a highlighted area where a word is missing and then press the Enter key or the left mouse button. SYNONYMS A word and a scrambled word will be shown. WORD SEARCH This activity shows a 22 x 9 matrix with one word missing. To locate a word use the arrow keys or the pointer to highlight the word that will make the sentence grammatically correct, or type in 1, 2 or 3 to answer. You can...
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WORD PUZZLE This activity shows a 16 x 8 grid. There are ten (10) words listed next to the grid that need to proceed and repeat the steps stated above. Input the correct word and then press the Enter key to be correctly placed in the grid. Two words with the same pronunciation will be shown with one and two, a question of writing topics and ideas will appear. Press the Enter key or the left mouse button. You will be provided. Once you have to choose the correct answer. Once you select a topic, the activity will then be given as choices. Choose the answer from multiple ...
WORD PUZZLE This activity shows a 16 x 8 grid. There are ten (10) words listed next to the grid that need to proceed and repeat the steps stated above. Input the correct word and then press the Enter key to be correctly placed in the grid. Two words with the same pronunciation will be shown with one and two, a question of writing topics and ideas will appear. Press the Enter key or the left mouse button. You will be provided. Once you have to choose the correct answer. Once you select a topic, the activity will then be given as choices. Choose the answer from multiple ...