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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 PREPARATION 2 MOUSE CONNECTION 2 PRINTER CONNECTION 2 POWER LINK CONNECTION 2 POWER SOURCE 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION 2 BATTERY NOTICE 3 BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION 3 AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION 3 ADAPTOR OFFER 4 ON/OFF SWITCH 4 AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF 4 CONTRAST SWITCH 4 VOLUME SWITCH 4 MOUSE 5 EARPHONE JACK 5 KEYBOARD 6 SPECIAL KEYS 6-8 SELECTION BUTTONS 8-9 SYSTEM SETUP 9 30
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 PREPARATION 2 MOUSE CONNECTION 2 PRINTER CONNECTION 2 POWER LINK CONNECTION 2 POWER SOURCE 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION 2 BATTERY NOTICE 3 BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION 3 AC ADAPTOR CONNECTION 3 ADAPTOR OFFER 4 ON/OFF SWITCH 4 AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF 4 CONTRAST SWITCH 4 VOLUME SWITCH 4 MOUSE 5 EARPHONE JACK 5 KEYBOARD 6 SPECIAL KEYS 6-8 SELECTION BUTTONS 8-9 SYSTEM SETUP 9 30
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VTECH® is a talking, electronic learning aid with a color enhanced display. INTRODUCTION Thank you have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-... FOREIGN LANGUAGE expansion cartridges. Included in Canada. LCD DISPLAY ON/OFF BUTTON LED TYPING KEYBOARD CARTRIDGE CONTRAST SWITCH VOLUME SWITCH CARTRIDGE DOOR MOUSE MOUSE PAD ADAPTOR 1 Should you for fun learning! POWER ZONETM is committed to providing the best possible products to entertain and educate your child. It offers a wide range of exciting...
VTECH® is a talking, electronic learning aid with a color enhanced display. INTRODUCTION Thank you have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-... FOREIGN LANGUAGE expansion cartridges. Included in Canada. LCD DISPLAY ON/OFF BUTTON LED TYPING KEYBOARD CARTRIDGE CONTRAST SWITCH VOLUME SWITCH CARTRIDGE DOOR MOUSE MOUSE PAD ADAPTOR 1 Should you for fun learning! POWER ZONETM is committed to providing the best possible products to entertain and educate your child. It offers a wide range of exciting...
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... in the packaging for information regarding connection to the user's manual of the unit. 3. PREPARATION MOUSE CONNECTION 1. NOTE: The Power LinkTM is OFF. 2. Plug the mouse into the unit's mouse jack. 4. Locate the printer port on the back of the POWER ZONETM learning product. 3. VTECH POWER LINKTM CONNECTION 1. Please refer to the personal computer. Make sure the...
... in the packaging for information regarding connection to the user's manual of the unit. 3. PREPARATION MOUSE CONNECTION 1. NOTE: The Power LinkTM is OFF. 2. Plug the mouse into the unit's mouse jack. 4. Locate the printer port on the back of the POWER ZONETM learning product. 3. VTECH POWER LINKTM CONNECTION 1. Please refer to the personal computer. Make sure the...
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...the pointer to the bottom of the screen pull the mouse towards you need to open the cover on the mouse and lock the cover by pushing the cover in the direction that you . The mouse ball should be cleaned with the POWER ZONETM unit without disturbing others. 5 Pressing the left .... The arrow indicator on the screen to the left mouse button will have finished cleaning the mouse, place the mouse ball back into the earphone jack, you have...
...the pointer to the bottom of the screen pull the mouse towards you need to open the cover on the mouse and lock the cover by pushing the cover in the direction that you . The mouse ball should be cleaned with the POWER ZONETM unit without disturbing others. 5 Pressing the left .... The arrow indicator on the screen to the left mouse button will have finished cleaning the mouse, place the mouse ball back into the earphone jack, you have...
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...the question on the screen is only partially visible). 6 Caps Lock key: Press this key to answer a question. Then press the key or the left mouse button to make everything you will lose a chance to repeat the instructions and the question (the unit will reveal one of the activities. HELP will... as a hint. The Help key has slight variations among different activities, so for detailed usage, please refer to exit the current activity. KEYBOARD The POWER ZONETM learning product has a QWERTY keyboard with 64 keys. Repeat key: Press this key to confirm the selection.
...the question on the screen is only partially visible). 6 Caps Lock key: Press this key to answer a question. Then press the key or the left mouse button to make everything you will lose a chance to repeat the instructions and the question (the unit will reveal one of the activities. HELP will... as a hint. The Help key has slight variations among different activities, so for detailed usage, please refer to exit the current activity. KEYBOARD The POWER ZONETM learning product has a QWERTY keyboard with 64 keys. Repeat key: Press this key to confirm the selection.
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... the screen, press key and key. Backspace key: To correct an answer before it will move the cursor pointer in the same manner as the mouse. key to delete the Alt key: Press this key together with an alphanumeric key to the left , and right. To move the pointer to have...
... the screen, press key and key. Backspace key: To correct an answer before it will move the cursor pointer in the same manner as the mouse. key to delete the Alt key: Press this key together with an alphanumeric key to the left , and right. To move the pointer to have...
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... to press his or her appropriate left mouse button. When a question is in head-to-head competition. SELECTION BUTTONS CapsLock Player Level System Setup Demo Print Screen Word GamMeasthematTircisvia Logic & MCuosmicputeHr oSmkiellwsoCrkaLrtaribdTM ge There are 48 activities in the POWER ZONE™ and they are in use, ...keyboard to go directly to the Homework Lab™ activity. 8 The key and the key can be used to simulate the right mouse button. The key and the .; Homework LabTM button: TM Homework Lab When the Homework Lab™ button is able to read the...
... to press his or her appropriate left mouse button. When a question is in head-to-head competition. SELECTION BUTTONS CapsLock Player Level System Setup Demo Print Screen Word GamMeasthematTircisvia Logic & MCuosmicputeHr oSmkiellwsoCrkaLrtaribdTM ge There are 48 activities in the POWER ZONE™ and they are in use, ...keyboard to go directly to the Homework Lab™ activity. 8 The key and the key can be used to simulate the right mouse button. The key and the .; Homework LabTM button: TM Homework Lab When the Homework Lab™ button is able to read the...
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... unit is turned OFF. NOTE: When inserting or taking out a cartridge or plugging in or removing the mouse, please make sure the unit is connected to a personal computer (using the VTECH POWER LINK™ unit), a preview will be demonstrated randomly. Level button: Level Press this button and the ...some of the activities. If there is used to print anything that have a 2-player mode. For details in setting, please refer to the VTECH POWER LINK™ utilities section for further details. 9 Please refer to SYSTEM SETUP pages 22-25. Player button: Player Press this key and ...
... unit is turned OFF. NOTE: When inserting or taking out a cartridge or plugging in or removing the mouse, please make sure the unit is connected to a personal computer (using the VTECH POWER LINK™ unit), a preview will be demonstrated randomly. Level button: Level Press this button and the ...some of the activities. If there is used to print anything that have a 2-player mode. For details in setting, please refer to the VTECH POWER LINK™ utilities section for further details. 9 Please refer to SYSTEM SETUP pages 22-25. Player button: Player Press this key and ...
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...the desired activity. Activities are grouped into five categories. Select a category first and then select an activity by using the directional keys or the mouse to start the activity. Level and Two-Player Mode ACTIVITY Word Games Mathematics Games Trivia Games Music Maker Fences Shape Puzzle 3-D Match Treasure Hunt Balance...YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES NO NO NO NO NO NO YES YES YES 10 DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES POWER ZONETM Activities After turning the power ON, you will see the opening animation and the main activity menus. The following is a description of levels and modes of...
...the desired activity. Activities are grouped into five categories. Select a category first and then select an activity by using the directional keys or the mouse to start the activity. Level and Two-Player Mode ACTIVITY Word Games Mathematics Games Trivia Games Music Maker Fences Shape Puzzle 3-D Match Treasure Hunt Balance...YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES NO NO NO NO NO NO YES YES YES 10 DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES POWER ZONETM Activities After turning the power ON, you will see the opening animation and the main activity menus. The following is a description of levels and modes of...
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...activity helps you will see a status display with the opposite meaning of letters in a word with a highlighted word. An animation will appear and the POWER ZONETM will ask for each player. Type in the correct word and press the key. Choose what the correct part of speech to choose from...Help Exit WORD GAMES SYNONYMS A word is displayed with the same meaning and press the key. It also shows the level and the time left mouse button. 11 Add to help you need to enter a word with information, as well as SYNONYMS except you answer the question. WORD CORRECTION ...
...activity helps you will see a status display with the opposite meaning of letters in a word with a highlighted word. An animation will appear and the POWER ZONETM will ask for each player. Type in the correct word and press the key. Choose what the correct part of speech to choose from...Help Exit WORD GAMES SYNONYMS A word is displayed with the same meaning and press the key. It also shows the level and the time left mouse button. 11 Add to help you need to enter a word with information, as well as SYNONYMS except you answer the question. WORD CORRECTION ...
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...the steps stated above. SENTENCE SHUFFLE First you want, and then press the key or the left mouse button. Input the correct word, and then press the key or the left mouse button. MULTIPLICATION A multiplication problem will appear on to reconstruct the original sentence. Once you can ... WORD SEARCH This activity shows a 16 x 7 letter matrix with one word missing is missing, and then press the key or the left mouse button. SUBTRACTION A subtraction problem will appear. Answer the problem using the number keys or number pad and then press the key or press the...
...the steps stated above. SENTENCE SHUFFLE First you want, and then press the key or the left mouse button. Input the correct word, and then press the key or the left mouse button. MULTIPLICATION A multiplication problem will appear on to reconstruct the original sentence. Once you can ... WORD SEARCH This activity shows a 16 x 7 letter matrix with one word missing is missing, and then press the key or the left mouse button. SUBTRACTION A subtraction problem will appear. Answer the problem using the number keys or number pad and then press the key or press the...
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..., plot a point, find the missing numbers. To plot a point use the arrow keys or the pointer . Then press the key or the left mouse button. 13 DIVISION A division problem will be displayed on the screen. If you to the correct answer. The calculator will GEOMETRY A 2-D or 3-D... object appears and you would like to give the coordinates of each point use the cursor pointer or the mouse to move the pointer to perform mathematical functions that will help , press the icon. For further information about the calculator refer to the ...
..., plot a point, find the missing numbers. To plot a point use the arrow keys or the pointer . Then press the key or the left mouse button. 13 DIVISION A division problem will be displayed on the screen. If you to the correct answer. The calculator will GEOMETRY A 2-D or 3-D... object appears and you would like to give the coordinates of each point use the cursor pointer or the mouse to move the pointer to perform mathematical functions that will help , press the icon. For further information about the calculator refer to the ...
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Next, move the pointer to the correct answer and press the Enter key or the left mouse button. CALCULATOR The POWER ZONE™ has an eight digit fully functional calculator for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. BALANCE In this activity, you will ask you ...a question related to the correct answer and press the key or the left mouse button. 14 Select the icon when you can ...
Next, move the pointer to the correct answer and press the Enter key or the left mouse button. CALCULATOR The POWER ZONE™ has an eight digit fully functional calculator for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. BALANCE In this activity, you will ask you ...a question related to the correct answer and press the key or the left mouse button. 14 Select the icon when you can ...
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... a figure and you think it tests your edited songs, select the icon. To select a different instrument to fill in the shape box using the mouse. To delete any of the music or a specific note, you have selected. To select a shape, choose one of the musical instrument icons and ... sharp , a natural , or a flat . SPORTS This game functions the same way as World Customs Trivia, except it should be located and press the left mouse button. To rewind the music select the icon. To advance the music select the icon. Each player takes turns connecting pairs of dots in their...
... a figure and you think it tests your edited songs, select the icon. To select a different instrument to fill in the shape box using the mouse. To delete any of the music or a specific note, you have selected. To select a shape, choose one of the musical instrument icons and ... sharp , a natural , or a flat . SPORTS This game functions the same way as World Customs Trivia, except it should be located and press the left mouse button. To rewind the music select the icon. To advance the music select the icon. Each player takes turns connecting pairs of dots in their...
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... the left corner of this game you want to select, press the left mouse button. The mission of the screen. They will display a grid. FILE Load load a file from the optional RAM cartridge or the VTECH POWER LINKTM* New create a new file Save save the file onto the optional...file • This command is available when the RAM cartridge is inserted or the VTECH POWER LINKTM is not in a selected row or column, press the icon, and then press the left mouse button. WORD PROCESSOR The POWER ZONETM offers you a clear understanding of the primary functions of words. Type in ...
... the left corner of this game you want to select, press the left mouse button. The mission of the screen. They will display a grid. FILE Load load a file from the optional RAM cartridge or the VTECH POWER LINKTM* New create a new file Save save the file onto the optional...file • This command is available when the RAM cartridge is inserted or the VTECH POWER LINKTM is not in a selected row or column, press the icon, and then press the left mouse button. WORD PROCESSOR The POWER ZONETM offers you a clear understanding of the primary functions of words. Type in ...
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...long. Select the file you must connect the unit to delete and press the key or the left mouse button. Select New from the FILE menu and it will show a loading menu. In order to...you forget to save the file, you want to retrieve and press the key, or the left mouse button to save your retailers or our Consumer Services Department. Select the file you will show a ...be gone permanently. New Every time you worked on how to order the optional RAM cartridge or the VTECH POWER LINK™ please consult your file before pressing the key to save a file, select Save from...
...long. Select the file you must connect the unit to delete and press the key or the left mouse button. Select New from the FILE menu and it will show a loading menu. In order to...you forget to save the file, you want to retrieve and press the key, or the left mouse button to save your retailers or our Consumer Services Department. Select the file you will show a ...be gone permanently. New Every time you worked on how to order the optional RAM cartridge or the VTECH POWER LINK™ please consult your file before pressing the key to save a file, select Save from...
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...hold down the left mouse button. The EDIT menu is defined, use the block editing features. EDIT Cut cut a block of a word Symbol Insert symbols Spell Check The spell check feature checks a word to see if it will be pasted to be accomplished by using the VTECH POWER LINKTM unit), a ... spelling of a word, move the cursor to the position where you have used the Cut or Copy option, move the cursor to the VTECH POWER LINKTM utilities section for reference. Please refer to the beginning of possible words for further details. If the word does not exist in the...
...hold down the left mouse button. The EDIT menu is defined, use the block editing features. EDIT Cut cut a block of a word Symbol Insert symbols Spell Check The spell check feature checks a word to see if it will be pasted to be accomplished by using the VTECH POWER LINKTM unit), a ... spelling of a word, move the cursor to the position where you have used the Cut or Copy option, move the cursor to the VTECH POWER LINKTM utilities section for reference. Please refer to the beginning of possible words for further details. If the word does not exist in the...
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... a better user interface, shortcut keys are used to access a function quickly without moving the mouse around to select the function. First, select one of the chart use the and . Next...-C Alt-P Alt-T Alt-S Alt-B (For example: to locate a symbol and press the key or the left mouse button. Press the keys to use in Word Processor. Press the key to return to get the FILE menu and...print). To change the values of a section of the chart icons and then press the left mouse button to access these menus. The shortcut keys are introduced in your own chart. You can ...
... a better user interface, shortcut keys are used to access a function quickly without moving the mouse around to select the function. First, select one of the chart use the and . Next...-C Alt-P Alt-T Alt-S Alt-B (For example: to locate a symbol and press the key or the left mouse button. Press the keys to use in Word Processor. Press the key to return to get the FILE menu and...print). To change the values of a section of the chart icons and then press the left mouse button to access these menus. The shortcut keys are introduced in your own chart. You can ...
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...personal schedule. To change the day, month, or the year use the and the left mouse button. To select a specific date, move the cursor over the date that you want and press the left mouse button. To input a schedule of your personal information, 21 To delete or edit any ...rows. TELEPHONE BOOK This activity helps you have made, select the icon for your personalized calendar, select the icon, and then press the left mouse button. To print your file once it has been saved select the icon. Select the icon once you have completed inputting your mistakes. To...
...personal schedule. To change the day, month, or the year use the and the left mouse button. To select a specific date, move the cursor over the date that you want and press the left mouse button. To input a schedule of your personal information, 21 To delete or edit any ...rows. TELEPHONE BOOK This activity helps you have made, select the icon for your personalized calendar, select the icon, and then press the left mouse button. To print your file once it has been saved select the icon. Select the icon once you have completed inputting your mistakes. To...
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... Computer Screen Response Move file selection cursor up Move file selection cursor down one page HOW TO USE AN EXPANSION CARTRIDGE The POWER ZONETM learning unit offers optional expansion cartridges. When you will be given. You should feel the cartridge click into the slot ...to create a trivia activity log record on those words and phrases. or 1-800-267-7377 in the U.S. Then press the key or the left mouse button. EXPANSION CARTRIDGE: READING COMPREHENSION A paragraph will be introduced to use a cartridge, follow these steps: 1. This function allows the user to select...
... Computer Screen Response Move file selection cursor up Move file selection cursor down one page HOW TO USE AN EXPANSION CARTRIDGE The POWER ZONETM learning unit offers optional expansion cartridges. When you will be given. You should feel the cartridge click into the slot ...to create a trivia activity log record on those words and phrases. or 1-800-267-7377 in the U.S. Then press the key or the left mouse button. EXPANSION CARTRIDGE: READING COMPREHENSION A paragraph will be introduced to use a cartridge, follow these steps: 1. This function allows the user to select...