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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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...How to insert a picture/study card 10 13. What is lost or destroyed 13 19. Index 1. How to take care of your Talking Whiz-Kid 2 4. Using an AC adaptor 3 7. Additional keyboard instructions 9 11. Adding cartridges for new lessons 13 17. Matching 15 22. ... do if a Question doesn't appear 11 14. How to install batteries 2 5. How to turn on Talking Whiz-Kid 4 9. The Math Activities 14 20. Musical Activities 17 24. The Talking Whiz-Kid pre-computer 1 3. Spelling Activities 16 23. How to score 12 16. The keyboard 5 10. What...
...How to insert a picture/study card 10 13. What is lost or destroyed 13 19. Index 1. How to take care of your Talking Whiz-Kid 2 4. Using an AC adaptor 3 7. Additional keyboard instructions 9 11. Adding cartridges for new lessons 13 17. Matching 15 22. ... do if a Question doesn't appear 11 14. How to install batteries 2 5. How to turn on Talking Whiz-Kid 4 9. The Math Activities 14 20. Musical Activities 17 24. The Talking Whiz-Kid pre-computer 1 3. Spelling Activities 16 23. How to score 12 16. The keyboard 5 10. What...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... take care of your Talking Whiz-Kid ALWAYS... 1. ...Keep the unit clean by wiping with a damp cloth. 2. ...Keep Talking Whiz-Kid out of direct sunlight and other sources of heat. 3. ...Take the batteries out when not in use for long periods of Talking Whiz-Kid. 2. Remove the cover. 3. How to clean TalkingWhiz-Kid. NEVER... 1. ...Take Talking Whiz-Kid apart. 2. ...Drop Talking Whiz-Kid. 3. ...Spill anything on...
... take care of your Talking Whiz-Kid ALWAYS... 1. ...Keep the unit clean by wiping with a damp cloth. 2. ...Keep Talking Whiz-Kid out of direct sunlight and other sources of heat. 3. ...Take the batteries out when not in use for long periods of Talking Whiz-Kid. 2. Remove the cover. 3. How to clean TalkingWhiz-Kid. NEVER... 1. ...Take Talking Whiz-Kid apart. 2. ...Drop Talking Whiz-Kid. 3. ...Spill anything on...
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...Using an AC adaptor Because of the power requirements of Talking Whiz-Kid, the use of the screen display will work only a little bit. Many retailers carry the Adaptor; however, if you are two ways to : VTECH ELECTRONICS CANADA LTD. It may make funny noises and... locate one locally, send $10.00 (including shipping and handling) to tell: 1. The talking tutor's voice sounds very low. Richmond, B.C., Canada V7C 4V4. 3 How to tell when your Talking Whiz-Kid. Talking Whiz-Kid will fade out or become fuzzy. 3. Many retail stores carry Video Technology's Universal Adaptor ...
...Using an AC adaptor Because of the power requirements of Talking Whiz-Kid, the use of the screen display will work only a little bit. Many retailers carry the Adaptor; however, if you are two ways to : VTECH ELECTRONICS CANADA LTD. It may make funny noises and... locate one locally, send $10.00 (including shipping and handling) to tell: 1. The talking tutor's voice sounds very low. Richmond, B.C., Canada V7C 4V4. 3 How to tell when your Talking Whiz-Kid. Talking Whiz-Kid will fade out or become fuzzy. 3. Many retail stores carry Video Technology's Universal Adaptor ...
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How to turn on Talking Whiz-Kid Once the batteries have to worry about leaving it on all night and running the batteries down. Therefore you never have been installed, you can also be used when it will shut itself off helps your batteries to last longer If nobody plays with Talking Whiz-Kid for five minutes, it comes time to use Talking Whiz-Kid simply by pushing the ON key. The ON key can begin to select another activity. 4 Automatic shut-off automatically.
How to turn on Talking Whiz-Kid Once the batteries have to worry about leaving it on all night and running the batteries down. Therefore you never have been installed, you can also be used when it will shut itself off helps your batteries to last longer If nobody plays with Talking Whiz-Kid for five minutes, it comes time to use Talking Whiz-Kid simply by pushing the ON key. The ON key can begin to select another activity. 4 Automatic shut-off automatically.
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But when 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'll press letter key for an alphabet display. The Keyboard There are the way 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 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'll press letter key for an alphabet display. The Keyboard There are the way 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
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That's when you are asked to find vowels quickly. 6 You'll notice that five of the games it's helpful to be able to answer question using numbers. These are the vowels, and in some games you need the letter keys from the others. 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. Then you are required to Z. The Number Keys 00 0 0 6 8 9 In some of the letter keys are a different color from A to answer questions by typing out whole words. z Sometimes you use the number keys on your keyboard.
That's when you are asked to find vowels quickly. 6 You'll notice that five of the games it's helpful to be able to answer question using numbers. These are the vowels, and in some games you need the letter keys from the others. 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. Then you are required to Z. The Number Keys 00 0 0 6 8 9 In some of the letter keys are a different color from A to answer questions by typing out whole words. z Sometimes you use the number keys on your keyboard.
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... wants you want. You can use in composing or playing music or for answering musical questions. The Repeat Key REPEAT When you press this key, Talking Whiz-Kid will not repeat the questions again. 7 Note: But once you to add, subtract, multiply and divide during operation. The Calculator Keys r S al' X + You can ask...
... wants you want. You can use in composing or playing music or for answering musical questions. The Repeat Key REPEAT When you press this key, Talking Whiz-Kid will not repeat the questions again. 7 Note: But once you to add, subtract, multiply and divide during operation. The Calculator Keys r S al' X + You can ask...
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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've completed your answer. ENTER is also used to let the computer know that you create. After you press the ENTER key, 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 cannot change your response.
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've completed your answer. ENTER is also used to let the computer know that you create. After you press the ENTER key, 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 cannot change your response.
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Additional keyboard instructions The Code Key CODE This key is the one you use to call out the card program when the study card you want to play has been lost or destroyed. 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. The Space Key When you have not yet pressed the ENTER key, you another chance 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. Note: This key will give ...
Additional keyboard instructions The Code Key CODE This key is the one you use to call out the card program when the study card you want to play has been lost or destroyed. 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. The Space Key When you have not yet pressed the ENTER key, you another chance 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. Note: This key will give ...
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... picture /study card 1. 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. Don't stop or hesitate with the arrow pointing toward the slot and the picture side facing front. 5. Stop when you... song. 2. Selecting the questions Before inserting each study card, read the lesson description on the front of the card. Talking Whiz-Kid will appear on Talking Whiz-Kid and wait for the answer symbol on the back of the slot. 8. This will tell you feel the card reaches ...
... picture /study card 1. 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. Don't stop or hesitate with the arrow pointing toward the slot and the picture side facing front. 5. Stop when you... song. 2. Selecting the questions Before inserting each study card, read the lesson description on the front of the card. Talking Whiz-Kid will appear on Talking Whiz-Kid and wait for the answer symbol on the back of the slot. 8. This will tell you feel the card reaches ...
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... your answer. Some study cards will be given and another question will appear. Some study cards may ask for your answer is correct, Talking Whiz-Kid will check to get the answer, simply press the ANSWER key. If your answer. When you feel that you have done enough on ...again. Then another question will appear. The answer will be asked to a question. Answering the Questions A question is displayed on the screen and Talking Whiz-Kid waits for letters or number in your answer is still a problem, check for the verbal instruction, insert the card smoothly and carefully. Remove ...
... your answer. Some study cards will be given and another question will appear. Some study cards may ask for your answer is correct, Talking Whiz-Kid will check to get the answer, simply press the ANSWER key. If your answer. When you feel that you have done enough on ...again. Then another question will appear. The answer will be asked to a question. Answering the Questions A question is displayed on the screen and Talking Whiz-Kid waits for letters or number in your answer is still a problem, check for the verbal instruction, insert the card smoothly and carefully. Remove ...
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How to all 8 questions correctly on the first 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 The scoring system is as follows: Correct answer on the first try Correct answer on the 2nd try Correct answer on the 3rd try . 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...
How to all 8 questions correctly on the first 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 The scoring system is as follows: Correct answer on the first try Correct answer on the 2nd try Correct answer on the 3rd try . 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...
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... before. 13 Note: Cards from one cartridge will appear on the screen and you are listed by number and title in the Talking Whiz-Kid. The missing questions will not work when another cartridge is firmly attached. Adding cartridges for new lessons Additional cartridges (available in its...wish to play a card that has been lost or destroyed The Talking Whiz-Kid keeps in many retail stores) change the way Talking Whiz-Kid works. So once you have mastered all the questions and answers for each set of your Talking Whiz-Kid. If you wish to install a cartridge The cartridge fits into ...
... before. 13 Note: Cards from one cartridge will appear on the screen and you are listed by number and title in the Talking Whiz-Kid. The missing questions will not work when another cartridge is firmly attached. Adding cartridges for new lessons Additional cartridges (available in its...wish to play a card that has been lost or destroyed The Talking Whiz-Kid keeps in many retail stores) change the way Talking Whiz-Kid works. So once you have mastered all the questions and answers for each set of your Talking Whiz-Kid. If you wish to install a cartridge The cartridge fits into ...
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..., a new problem will appear after each 8 problems. Level 1 is basic math; level 2 provides more chances to give the correct answer to 3 digits going into the Talking Whiz-Kid computer. A problem may have up to 4 digits. If not correct, there are the same as in the answer and presses the ENTER key. The other... problem. Scoring will appear. The Math Activities • Study cards 1 through 14 provide lessons in Math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. After three tries Talking Whiz-Kid will display the question and speak it at the same time...
..., a new problem will appear after each 8 problems. Level 1 is basic math; level 2 provides more chances to give the correct answer to 3 digits going into the Talking Whiz-Kid computer. A problem may have up to 4 digits. If not correct, there are the same as in the answer and presses the ENTER key. The other... problem. Scoring will appear. The Math Activities • Study cards 1 through 14 provide lessons in Math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. After three tries Talking Whiz-Kid will display the question and speak it at the same time...
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Your score will be given by the Talking Whiz-Kid automatically. The player is expected to spell words needed in every day life. As a letter is displayed on the screen. But after three unsuccessful tries, ... Study cards 25 through 24 help the student learn to key in the word that identifies that matches the letter on the screen, Talking Whiz-Kid will be given by the Talking WhizKid automatically. There are 8 questions on the screen at the end. 15 After three unsuccessful tries, the correct answer will appear on...
Your score will be given by the Talking Whiz-Kid automatically. The player is expected to spell words needed in every day life. As a letter is displayed on the screen. But after three unsuccessful tries, ... Study cards 25 through 24 help the student learn to key in the word that identifies that matches the letter on the screen, Talking Whiz-Kid will be given by the Talking WhizKid automatically. There are 8 questions on the screen at the end. 15 After three unsuccessful tries, the correct answer will appear on...
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...-off function. Game 38 have only one letter missing from each word. Lesson 38 has the player listen to, and then repeat, each word and Talking Whiz-Kid puts those letters in the word to each word. The Hangman game (cards 41 and 43) has the student search out letters to be Study...
...-off function. Game 38 have only one letter missing from each word. Lesson 38 has the player listen to, and then repeat, each word and Talking Whiz-Kid puts those letters in the word to each word. The Hangman game (cards 41 and 43) has the student search out letters to be Study...
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... computer 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. Use this guide: Note Number of lines Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Pause One Two Three Four...
... computer 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. Use this guide: Note Number of lines Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Pause One Two Three Four...
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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