Barbie 17027 User manual
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For Ages 5 & Up
Electronic Learning Computer
Laptop
-BookTM
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Thank you for choosing the Barbie™--BBooookk™LLaappttoopp.
Designed and engineered with extreme precision,
the --BBooookk™LLaappttooppis packed full of learning,
offering stimulating games and activities that
make an invaluable contribution to your child’s development.
Some of the activities to further your child’s skills include language,
mathematics, music, memory, logical reasoning and general knowledge.
The --BBooookk™LLaappttooppprovides a dependable and
realistic introduction to computers and
encourages creativity and independent learning.
Learning with Barbie®is so much fun!
BARBIE and associated trademarks owned by and used under license from Mattel, Inc.
© 2002 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Chapter 8 11
Scrolling
Chapter 9 11
Games and Game Codes
Spelling 11
Vocabulary 13
Grammar 14
Keyboarding Skills 15
Math 16
Memory 18
Logic 19
Games 21
Music 22
Tools 24
Chapter 10 26
Troubleshooting
T
Table of Contents
able of Contents
Chapter 1 1
About your
-Book™Laptop
Chapter 2 3
Getting Started
Chapter 3 5
Useful Features and Controls
Chapter 4 7
Game Selection
Chapter 5 7
Game Rules
Chapter 6 9
Two-Player Mode
Chapter 7 9
Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer
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About your --BBooookk
™
LLaappttoopp
Features
50 Activities
• 15 Spelling/Vocabulary/
Grammar
• 12 Math/Logic
• 15 Memory/Games/Music
• 8 Keyboarding Skills/
Tools
Multimedia
• Digital Sound/
Animation
• Interactivity with Barbie
®
Expandability
• Expand learning
potential with our
Barbie™
Expansion Cards
(each sold separately)
Your --BBooookk™LLaappttooppis supplied with
the following parts. Please contact your
retailer if any parts are missing.
1 - Unit
2 - Mouse
3 - Mouse Pad
4 - Instruction Manual
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
1
2
3
4
Safety Catch
UNIT
LCD
Screen
Contrast
Switch
Mouse Jack
Right
Mouse
Button
Left Mouse
Button
Barbie™
Expansion Card
Drive
Right
Cursor
Button
Directional
Cursor
Button
Instruction
Manual
Left
Cursor Button
Keyboard
Game
Menu
Speaker
Volume
Switch
Mouse Pad Mouse
2
Exterior Features
Mouse
Jack
Barbie™
Expansion Card
Drive
Handle
Handle
AC Adaptor
Jack
Top
Battery Cover
Battery and Adaptor
Requirements
Battery
Cover
3
Battery Installation
1. Make sure the unit is turned off.
2. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
open the battery cover at the back
of the unit.
3. Insert 4 “AA” batteries.
(Note the correct polarity: +, - ).
4. Replace the cover.
AC Adaptor Connection
Plug the adaptor into the adaptor jack
(center positive type) on the left side
of the unit. Plug the adaptor into a
wall outlet.
Please turn off the unit before plugging
in the AC adaptor. Otherwise the unit
may be damaged.
+
-
Caution
• Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new
batteries.
• Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended.
• Remove all batteries when replacing.
• Remove batteries from the unit if the unit is not going to be
used for long periods of time.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy
before being charged.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
Caution
• The unit must not be connected to a power supply greater than 9V.
• Only use the recommended adaptor.
• The adaptor is not a toy.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Toys liable to be cleaned with liquid are to be disconnected
from the transformer before cleaning.
Auto-off
The learning PC will automatically turn itself off after a few minutes of no input from the player.
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Getting Started
Your
-Book™Laptop
operates on 4 AA size batteries or a 9V AC adaptor (sold separately).
4
Mouse Connection
1. Ensure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack on the right side of the unit.
3. Turn the unit ON.
4. To ensure the mouse is kept clean, keep it on a clean mouse pad.
Cleaning and Maintenance
The unit should be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of such
damage, the unit must not be used with the adaptor until the damage has been repaired.
Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning.
Wipe the unit with a dry cloth.
Do not get the unit wet.
Do not dismantle the unit.
Cleaning the Mouse
Turn the mouse upside down and unscrew the small screw to open the cover.
Take the ball out, and wipe the ball and the inside of the mouse with a dry cloth. Replace the cover.
Starting your
-Book™Laptop
Open the unit by pushing the safety catch located on the front of the unit.
Turn on your -Book™Laptop using the [On/Off] button located on the lower left of the keyboard.
At the end of your session, remember to turn off the power using the [On/Off] button on the lower left of the
keyboard.
Mouse Jack
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Useful Features and Controls
The Keyboard
Your -Book™Laptop features a fully functional computer keyboard.
The Mouse
Move the mouse in the direction that you want to move the cursor arrow.
(see How to Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer)
The Cursor Buttons
Use these buttons to control the cursor arrow. Press the arrowheads on the directional cursor button to indicate the
direction you want the cursor arrow to go. Then press either the left or the right cursor button to enter your selection.
Cursor Arrow
The mouse or the cursor buttons can control the cursor arrow.
The Flashing Cursor
This shows you the position in which the next keyboard entry will appear.
Barbie™
Expansion Cards
(sold separately)
Do not scratch or damage the metal contact plate of the Barbie™Expansion Card.
Only insert -Book“Laptop Barbie™Expansion Cards into the Expansion Card
drive.
1. Plug the -Book“Laptop Barbie™Expansion Card into the Barbie™Expansion
Card drive on the right side of the unit. 5
6
Volume
Switch
The current activity is interrupted and the Barbie™Expansion Card animation begins.
After the title screens, a menu screen appears. On this menu screen are two direction icons and a title of one
of the activities included on the Barbie™Expansion Card.
2. Use the arrow cursor or directional cursor button to scroll through the titles.
3. Press [Enter] to play the displayed activity.
Expansion questions for the following activities are included on each Barbie™Expansion Card.
Name of Barbie™Expansion Card Activities
Grammar Card Capitalization, Punctuation, Phonetic Recognition
Spelling Card Spelling Rules, Word Formation, Word Recognition
Vocabulary Card Grammar Rules, Plurals, Antonyms
While the Barbie™Expansion Card is plugged in, only those activities included on the Barbie™Expansion Card
are available. To play other games in the learning PC, unplug the Barbie™Expansion Card. Press [Game Code]
to go to the Game Code screen, and enter a game code from the Game Menu.
N.B.: If you purchase an older Barbie™Expansion Card the activities written on the card will not match the actu-
al expanded activities. The above list is the correct version.
Demo
When the [Demo] button is pressed, you will be shown a demonstration of some of the exciting features and activi-
ties in your
-Book™Laptop.
Volume
You may adjust the volume to a lower setting.
The volume switch is located at the lower left corner of the screen.
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