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...to develop a child's mind and allow them to learn to providing interactive products that enlighten, entertain and develop minds, at VTech® we know that a child has the ability to reach their ability. When it 's learning about letters, numbers, geography or algebra,... all VTech® learning products incorporate advanced technologies and extensive curriculum to encourage children of all of their potential. Dear Parent: At VTech® we see the potential in every child. 39
...to develop a child's mind and allow them to learn to providing interactive products that enlighten, entertain and develop minds, at VTech® we know that a child has the ability to reach their ability. When it 's learning about letters, numbers, geography or algebra,... all VTech® learning products incorporate advanced technologies and extensive curriculum to encourage children of all of their potential. Dear Parent: At VTech® we see the potential in every child. 39
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 PREPARATION 1-4 MOUSE CONNECTION 1 PRINTER CONNECTION 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION 2 KEYBOARD BATTERY INSTALLATION 2 BATTERY NOTICE 2 BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION 2-3 MEMORY INITIALIZATION 4 AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION 4 ON/OFF BUTTON 4 AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF 4 VOLUME SWITCH 4 CONTRAST SWITCH 4 MOUSE, KEYBOARD AND CURSOR CONTROL 5 MOUSE 5 CLEANING THE MOUSE 5 KEYBOARD 6-10 SPECIAL KEYS 6-9 CATEGORY BUTTONS 9-10 40
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 PREPARATION 1-4 MOUSE CONNECTION 1 PRINTER CONNECTION 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION 2 KEYBOARD BATTERY INSTALLATION 2 BATTERY NOTICE 2 BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION 2-3 MEMORY INITIALIZATION 4 AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION 4 ON/OFF BUTTON 4 AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF 4 VOLUME SWITCH 4 CONTRAST SWITCH 4 MOUSE, KEYBOARD AND CURSOR CONTROL 5 MOUSE 5 CLEANING THE MOUSE 5 KEYBOARD 6-10 SPECIAL KEYS 6-9 CATEGORY BUTTONS 9-10 40
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DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES 10-36 GENERAL DISPLAY 10 LANGUAGE ARTS 11-13 WORD CHALLENGE 11 COMPREHENSION 11 SECRET WORD 11 GRAMMAR QUIZ 11 PARTS OF SPEECH 11 WORD SEARCH 11-12 CROSSWORD 12 SYNONYMS 12 ANTONYMS 12 WORD PUZZLE 12 SOUND ALIKES 12 SENTENCE SHUFFLE 12 CREATIVE WRITING 13 MATHEMATICS 13-16 MATH FUN 13 TIME OUT 13 COMMON GROUND 13 FACTOR REACTOR 13 COORDINATES 13 SUM IT UP 13 MINUS MADNESS 14 MULTIPLICATION 14 DIVISION 14 41
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES 10-36 GENERAL DISPLAY 10 LANGUAGE ARTS 11-13 WORD CHALLENGE 11 COMPREHENSION 11 SECRET WORD 11 GRAMMAR QUIZ 11 PARTS OF SPEECH 11 WORD SEARCH 11-12 CROSSWORD 12 SYNONYMS 12 ANTONYMS 12 WORD PUZZLE 12 SOUND ALIKES 12 SENTENCE SHUFFLE 12 CREATIVE WRITING 13 MATHEMATICS 13-16 MATH FUN 13 TIME OUT 13 COMMON GROUND 13 FACTOR REACTOR 13 COORDINATES 13 SUM IT UP 13 MINUS MADNESS 14 MULTIPLICATION 14 DIVISION 14 41
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ALGEBRA ATTACK 14 GEOMETRY 14 GRAPH IT 14 TIC TAC 18 15 MAGIC 24 15 THIS TO THAT 15 FRACTION ACTION 15 NUMBER PATTERNS 15 MATH CHALLENGE 15 TRIVIA CHALLENGE 16-17 UNDERSEA LIFE 16 ANIMAL LIFE 16 ENTERTAINMENT 16 MYSTERY EVENTS 16 TECHNOLOGY 16 SPACE DISCOVERY 17 GEOGRAPHY 17 BIOLOGY 17 KNOWLEDGE CHALLENGE 17 LOGIC & GAMES 17-19 ROBOT HUNT 17-18 3D RACE RALLY 18 3D TIC TAC TOE 18 TREASURE HUNT 18 DISC CHALLENGE 18-19 3D MAZE 19 42
ALGEBRA ATTACK 14 GEOMETRY 14 GRAPH IT 14 TIC TAC 18 15 MAGIC 24 15 THIS TO THAT 15 FRACTION ACTION 15 NUMBER PATTERNS 15 MATH CHALLENGE 15 TRIVIA CHALLENGE 16-17 UNDERSEA LIFE 16 ANIMAL LIFE 16 ENTERTAINMENT 16 MYSTERY EVENTS 16 TECHNOLOGY 16 SPACE DISCOVERY 17 GEOGRAPHY 17 BIOLOGY 17 KNOWLEDGE CHALLENGE 17 LOGIC & GAMES 17-19 ROBOT HUNT 17-18 3D RACE RALLY 18 3D TIC TAC TOE 18 TREASURE HUNT 18 DISC CHALLENGE 18-19 3D MAZE 19 42
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ART STUDIO 19 CARD MAKER 19 PICTURE MAKER 19 PERSONAL OFFICE 20-31 WORD PROCESSOR 20-23 TELEPHONE BOOK 23 SCHEDULER 24 SPELL CHECKER 24 CALENDAR 24 CONVERSION PAD 24 CALCULATOR 24 LOGO 25 COMMANDS 25 ROUTINES 25-31 LOGO BEGINNER 31 LOGO INTERMEDIATE 31 LOGO ADVANCED 31 MONEY MANAGER 31 HOMEWORK LAB 32 DATA PAIRS 1 32 DATA PAIRS 2 32 TEST TRAINER 1 32 TEST TRAINER 2 32 SYSTEM SETUP 32-33 FILE CABINET 32 QUICK TAG 32 43
ART STUDIO 19 CARD MAKER 19 PICTURE MAKER 19 PERSONAL OFFICE 20-31 WORD PROCESSOR 20-23 TELEPHONE BOOK 23 SCHEDULER 24 SPELL CHECKER 24 CALENDAR 24 CONVERSION PAD 24 CALCULATOR 24 LOGO 25 COMMANDS 25 ROUTINES 25-31 LOGO BEGINNER 31 LOGO INTERMEDIATE 31 LOGO ADVANCED 31 MONEY MANAGER 31 HOMEWORK LAB 32 DATA PAIRS 1 32 DATA PAIRS 2 32 TEST TRAINER 1 32 TEST TRAINER 2 32 SYSTEM SETUP 32-33 FILE CABINET 32 QUICK TAG 32 43
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SOUND EFFECT 32 BACKGROUND MUSIC 32 DATE & TIME 32 SCORING STATISTIC 33 PRINTER SETUP 33 TROUBLESHOOTING FOR PRINTER ERROR 33 TOOLS 33-34 HOW TO USE AN EXPANSION CARTRIDGE ......... 34 ACTIVITY CARTRIDGES 35 SCORING 36-37 SCORING CODE 36 VTECH ® Power Zone™ Edge ACTIVITIES 37 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 38 44
SOUND EFFECT 32 BACKGROUND MUSIC 32 DATE & TIME 32 SCORING STATISTIC 33 PRINTER SETUP 33 TROUBLESHOOTING FOR PRINTER ERROR 33 TOOLS 33-34 HOW TO USE AN EXPANSION CARTRIDGE ......... 34 ACTIVITY CARTRIDGES 35 SCORING 36-37 SCORING CODE 36 VTECH ® Power Zone™ Edge ACTIVITIES 37 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 38 44
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As with DC 9V 500mA The adaptor should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock. Input: AC120V 60 HZ 9W Output: DC 14.5V No-Load 4.5VA Ideal to the output cord, blades, housing, or other parts). In the event of such conditions, the transformer should not be periodically examined for children under 3 years of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons (such as damage to be used with all electrical products, precautions should be used until properly repaired. 45 CAUTION-ELECTRIC TOY FOR TOY TRANSFORMER Not recommended for conditions that may ...
As with DC 9V 500mA The adaptor should be observed during handling and use to reduce the risk of electric shock. Input: AC120V 60 HZ 9W Output: DC 14.5V No-Load 4.5VA Ideal to the output cord, blades, housing, or other parts). In the event of such conditions, the transformer should not be periodically examined for children under 3 years of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons (such as damage to be used with all electrical products, precautions should be used until properly repaired. 45 CAUTION-ELECTRIC TOY FOR TOY TRANSFORMER Not recommended for conditions that may ...
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... MOUSE PAD PREPARATION MOUSE CONNECTION 1. Locate the mouse jack on the back of exciting and educational activities for purchasing the VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge learning product! The unit's 72 built-in activities and computer skills tools encourage learning in Canada. Make sure the unit... is an electronic learning aid. The VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge is turned OFF. 2. We at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. Plug the mouse into the unit's mouse jack. 1 CARTRIDGES...
... MOUSE PAD PREPARATION MOUSE CONNECTION 1. Locate the mouse jack on the back of exciting and educational activities for purchasing the VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge learning product! The unit's 72 built-in activities and computer skills tools encourage learning in Canada. Make sure the unit... is an electronic learning aid. The VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge is turned OFF. 2. We at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. Plug the mouse into the unit's mouse jack. 1 CARTRIDGES...
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...and new batteries. • Do not use the unit for a long time. • Do not dispose of printers that the VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge learning aid supports. Locate the battery cover on the right side of the unit and open it . 3. BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION 1.... sure the unit is turned OFF. 2. Replace the battery cover. 5. Turn ON the VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge learning aid and the printer. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge learning aid. 3. Insert 4 "C" batteries as illustrated. DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES in ...
...and new batteries. • Do not use the unit for a long time. • Do not dispose of printers that the VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge learning aid supports. Locate the battery cover on the right side of the unit and open it . 3. BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION 1.... sure the unit is turned OFF. 2. Replace the battery cover. 5. Turn ON the VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge learning aid and the printer. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge learning aid. 3. Insert 4 "C" batteries as illustrated. DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES in ...
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Please install a new set of the unit. If the problem persists, it back ON. A service representative will be happy to assist you will lose all the information stored in activities such as: • Word Processor • Money Manager • Calendar • Telephone Book • Scheduler • Data Pairs 1 • Test Trainer 1 • LOGO • Card Maker • Picture Maker • System Setup • Tools In addition to these activities, newly setup players' names and scores will also be caused by weak batteries. • To avoid damage to the unit ...
Please install a new set of the unit. If the problem persists, it back ON. A service representative will be happy to assist you will lose all the information stored in activities such as: • Word Processor • Money Manager • Calendar • Telephone Book • Scheduler • Data Pairs 1 • Test Trainer 1 • LOGO • Card Maker • Picture Maker • System Setup • Tools In addition to these activities, newly setup players' names and scores will also be caused by weak batteries. • To avoid damage to the unit ...
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... on the screen by pressing the OFF button on the front panel. Press ON to lower the volume. ON/OFF BUTTONS Turn ON your VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge learning aid by sliding the Volume Switch up for higher contrast and down to turn the unit OFF when not playing with DC 9V... all stored records, will be used with it. Follow the prompts on the back of time if the unit is no input into the VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge learning product for lower contrast. 4 Locate the adaptor jack on the screen. NOTE: Do not leave the adaptor plugged in use. Turn the unit...
... on the screen by pressing the OFF button on the front panel. Press ON to lower the volume. ON/OFF BUTTONS Turn ON your VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge learning aid by sliding the Volume Switch up for higher contrast and down to turn the unit OFF when not playing with DC 9V... all stored records, will be used with it. Follow the prompts on the back of time if the unit is no input into the VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge learning product for lower contrast. 4 Locate the adaptor jack on the screen. NOTE: Do not leave the adaptor plugged in use. Turn the unit...
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To move the pointer to the top of the screen, push the mouse away from you. Twisting in the direction that you would like the pointer on the screen to move the pointer to the left side of the screen, push the mouse to the left mouse button will release the cover. Once you have the same effect as pressing the Enter key. In most activities, pressing the left . To move the pointer to the bottom of the screen, pull the mouse towards you. Once the cover is removed, the mouse ball should be taken out and the contents inside the mouse should also be cleaned with a dry cloth. The ...
To move the pointer to the top of the screen, push the mouse away from you. Twisting in the direction that you would like the pointer on the screen to move the pointer to the left side of the screen, push the mouse to the left mouse button will release the cover. Once you have the same effect as pressing the Enter key. In most activities, pressing the left . To move the pointer to the bottom of the screen, pull the mouse towards you. Once the cover is removed, the mouse ball should be taken out and the contents inside the mouse should also be cleaned with a dry cloth. The ...
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... go back to answer a question. Help will give you hints and at the same time, you want to exit the current activity. KEYBOARD The VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge learning aid has a full alphanumeric keyboard with 65 keys. SPECIAL KEYS In addition to the alphanumeric keys, there are not sure about the dual...
... go back to answer a question. Help will give you hints and at the same time, you want to exit the current activity. KEYBOARD The VTECH® Power Zone™ Edge learning aid has a full alphanumeric keyboard with 65 keys. SPECIAL KEYS In addition to the alphanumeric keys, there are not sure about the dual...
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Caps Lock Key: Press this key to make letters you type appear in capitals without having to a question. Repeat Key: Press this key to repeat the instructions and the question (the unit will not receive points if this key to mark a question for later review. Note: The following activities do not have 2-player mode: Creative Writing Robot Hunt 3D Race Rally Treasure Hunt 3D Maze All Art Studio All Personal Office Data Pairs 1 & 2 Test Trainer 1 & 2 Quick Tag Key: Press Shift & the Quick Tag key to select 1-player or 2-player mode. Enter Key: Press this key. Player Key: Press ...
Caps Lock Key: Press this key to make letters you type appear in capitals without having to a question. Repeat Key: Press this key to repeat the instructions and the question (the unit will not receive points if this key to mark a question for later review. Note: The following activities do not have 2-player mode: Creative Writing Robot Hunt 3D Race Rally Treasure Hunt 3D Maze All Art Studio All Personal Office Data Pairs 1 & 2 Test Trainer 1 & 2 Quick Tag Key: Press Shift & the Quick Tag key to select 1-player or 2-player mode. Enter Key: Press this key. Player Key: Press ...
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Note: The following activities do not have levels: Creative Writing Magic 24 All Art Studio All Personal Office Data Pairs 1 & 2 Test Trainer 1 & 2 Symbol Key: Press the Shift key and the Symbol key together to select a symbol. Press the keys to see a symbol menu that contains several pages of symbols. Print Screen Key: Press the SHIFT key and the Print Screen key to confirm the selection. Directional Keys: These four keys will be changed at any time during an activity. Then press the Enter key or the left , and right. An exact copy of the activities. Level Key: Press this to ...
Note: The following activities do not have levels: Creative Writing Magic 24 All Art Studio All Personal Office Data Pairs 1 & 2 Test Trainer 1 & 2 Symbol Key: Press the Shift key and the Symbol key together to select a symbol. Press the keys to see a symbol menu that contains several pages of symbols. Print Screen Key: Press the SHIFT key and the Print Screen key to confirm the selection. Directional Keys: These four keys will be changed at any time during an activity. Then press the Enter key or the left , and right. An exact copy of the activities. Level Key: Press this to ...
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... LIGHT KEY Press the key to change the printer. Category buttons go to either the menu or the activity. The Demo button in the VTech® Power Zone™ Edge learning aid divided into 7 categories. For details, please refer to demonstrate activities. Demo: The Demo button is done, it will display the printer selection...
... LIGHT KEY Press the key to change the printer. Category buttons go to either the menu or the activity. The Demo button in the VTech® Power Zone™ Edge learning aid divided into 7 categories. For details, please refer to demonstrate activities. Demo: The Demo button is done, it will display the printer selection...
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...; Digital Camera (sold separately) and e-mail service subscription, you will see a display of chances remaining and the score for wireless interaction witn VTECH® Power Zone™ products (sold separately). If a cartridge is not in the game. NOTE: When inserting or removing a cartridge, please make sure the unit is OFF... will run the cartridge. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES GENERAL DISPLAY In most of the activities, you can take pictures and download them to the Power Zone™ Edge. VTech® Zone™ This VTech® Power Zone™ Edge is designed for each player.
...; Digital Camera (sold separately) and e-mail service subscription, you will see a display of chances remaining and the score for wireless interaction witn VTECH® Power Zone™ products (sold separately). If a cartridge is not in the game. NOTE: When inserting or removing a cartridge, please make sure the unit is OFF... will run the cartridge. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES GENERAL DISPLAY In most of the activities, you can take pictures and download them to the Power Zone™ Edge. VTech® Zone™ This VTech® Power Zone™ Edge is designed for each player.
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Use Up/Down key to identify the part of a word will be displayed on the screen and the unit will ask you to choose the answer or select the answer using the mouse or the cursor control and press the Enter key or the left mouse button to confirm your answer, or type in 1, 2 or 3 to answer directly. Three multiple choice answers will be given. PARTS OF SPEECH A sentence will be displayed on the screen followed by typing in the puzzle. To locate a word use the arrow keys or the mouse to find the correct answer. SECRET WORD Guess the secret word by three multiple choices....
Use Up/Down key to identify the part of a word will be displayed on the screen and the unit will ask you to choose the answer or select the answer using the mouse or the cursor control and press the Enter key or the left mouse button to confirm your answer, or type in 1, 2 or 3 to answer directly. Three multiple choice answers will be given. PARTS OF SPEECH A sentence will be displayed on the screen followed by typing in the puzzle. To locate a word use the arrow keys or the mouse to find the correct answer. SECRET WORD Guess the secret word by three multiple choices....
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CROSSWORD This activity shows a 16 x 8 grid with the same pronunciation will be correctly placed in the space between the horizontal and vertical position. Rearrange the letters of the scrambled word to create a new word that has the opposite meaning of the given word. First choose a highlighted area where a word is missing and then press the Enter key or the left mouse button. To place the word where you have to reconstruct the sentence. Press the Enter key to proceed. WORD PUZZLE This activity shows a 16 x 8 grid. Input the correct word and then press the ...
CROSSWORD This activity shows a 16 x 8 grid with the same pronunciation will be correctly placed in the space between the horizontal and vertical position. Rearrange the letters of the scrambled word to create a new word that has the opposite meaning of the given word. First choose a highlighted area where a word is missing and then press the Enter key or the left mouse button. To place the word where you have to reconstruct the sentence. Press the Enter key to proceed. WORD PUZZLE This activity shows a 16 x 8 grid. Input the correct word and then press the ...
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In levels three and four, a written question that includes an addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division problem will be shown and you need to determine the lowest common multiple. Choose the answer from multiple choices and then press the Enter key. 13 In the levels three and four, a written question about an addition problem will appear. COORDINATES This activity shows a coordinate plane and you will be asked to give the coordinates of a point (points), or plot a point (points) with given coordinates To input the coordinates of writing topics and ideas will be shown and ...
In levels three and four, a written question that includes an addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division problem will be shown and you need to determine the lowest common multiple. Choose the answer from multiple choices and then press the Enter key. 13 In the levels three and four, a written question about an addition problem will appear. COORDINATES This activity shows a coordinate plane and you will be asked to give the coordinates of a point (points), or plot a point (points) with given coordinates To input the coordinates of writing topics and ideas will be shown and ...