V-tech XL Series User manual
User’s Manual
ClassMaster™Notebook
Dear Parent,
At
VTech®
, we know that kids have a lot to juggle these days - busy school sched-
ules, sports, extracurricular activities, and of course, homework. That’s why we
created the XL Series™ — an innovative line of portable learning companions
designed to fit the always on-the-go lifestyle of your school-aged child.
The XL Series™ is a powerful system of learning tools that helps give your child
themuch-neededcompetitiveedgeinschoolthroughfun,ageappropriate activities
— and helps them learn essential skills.Created with portability in mind, XL prod-
ucts have a sleek, compact design in both handheld and notebook formats that
allow kids to bring the learning fun anywhere, anytime. Plus, all the XL Series™
products are easily connectable to a PC and the Internet. Using the vPort acces-
sory, kids can wirelessly access reference tools or download new educational ac-
tivity sets for their XL Series™ products.
At
VTech®
, we are committed to creating fun learning toys that foster a child’s
intellectual and social development. We thank you for trusting
VTech®
with the
important job of helping your child succeed in school!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at
VTech®
To learn more about XL Series™ and other VTech®toys, visit www.vtechkids.com
ClassMaster™ Notebook
Thankyouforpurchasing the
VTech®
ClassMaster™ Notebook learning toy. The
ClassMaster™ Notebook is a sleek, computer-connected learning device in a
compact design that provides kids age 9+ with a competitive edge in the class-
room.ClassMaster features powerful school tools as well as fun game-style activi-
ties where children can practise key skills such as grammar, reading comprehen-
sion and advanced math. ClassMaster also allows kids to research information,
access the web, and practise important writing and communication skills.Children
can express themselves with tools such as a dynamic word processor, dictionary
and a thesaurus.
Get connected to school success. Excel with the XL Series™!
We at VTech®are committed to providing the best possible products to entertain and
educate your child. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call our Con-
sumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the US, 1-800-267-7377 in Canada,
or (01235) 546810 in the UK.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 1
PREPARATION ............................................................ 2
GETTING STARTED ...................................................................... 2
CONNECTING THE MOUSE ............................................................. 2
CONNECTING A PRINTER .............................................................. 2
POWER SOURCE......................................................................... 2
BATTERY INSTALLATION ............................................................... 3
STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS ...................................................... 3
AC ADAPTOR ............................................................................. 4
USING THE AC ADAPTOR ............................................................................................. 4
STANDARD FOR TRANSFORMER TOYS ....................................................................... 4
NOTICE TO PARENT ...................................................................................................... 4
BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION .................................................... 5
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF ................................................................. 5
IF YOUR ClassMaster™ Notebook STOPS WORKING OR DOESN’T TURN ON . 5
RESETTING YOUR ClassMaster™ Notebook ........................................ 5
RECONFIGURING YOUR ClassMaster™ Notebook ..................................5
MOUSE .................................................................... 6
CONNECTING THE MOUSE ........................................................................................... 6
USING THE MOUSE ...................................................................................................... 6
CLEANING THE MOUSE ................................................................................................ 6
PLAYER GUIDE ........................................................... 7
SPECIAL ICONS .......................................................................... 7
CONTRAST/VOLUME CONTROL BUTTON ............................................ 7
GENERAL BUTTONS ..................................................................... 7
Power Button ................................................................................................................ 7
Main Menu Button ........................................................................................................ 7
Creation Station Button ................................................................................................. 7
Print Screen Button ....................................................................................................... 7
Sync Button .................................................................................................................. 7
IR Button.......................................................................................................................7
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KEYBOARD & CURSOR PAD............................................ 8
BASIC OPERATION ....................................................... 9
MOVING THE CURSOR FROM ONE FIELD TO ANOTHER ........................... 9
CONFIRMING A SELECTION OR COMMAND ..........................................9
SELECTING A FOLDER ...................................................................9
SELECTING OPTIONS FROM A PULL-DOWN MENU ................................ 9
LAUNCH THE ACTION MENU ............................................................9
INTRODUCTION TO COMMON COMMANDS ........................ 10
CREATING A NEW DOCUMENT ....................................................... 10
EDITING A DOCUMENT ................................................................ 10
DELETING DOCUMENT(S) ............................................................. 10
COPYING/CUTTING AND PASTING TEXT ............................................ 11
SORTING RECORDS OR FILES ........................................................ 11
SEARCHING FOR RECORDS OR FILES .............................................. 11
PRINTING A RECORD OR FILE........................................................ 11
SAVING A DOCUMENT ................................................................. 11
MANAGING YOUR PROGRAMS ....................................... 12
OPEN A PROGRAM ..................................................................... 12
DELETE A PROGRAM .................................................................. 12
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS ........................................ 12
SCHOOL TOOLS......................................................................... 12
DICTIONARY ............................................................................................................... 12
NETLINK ENCYCLOPEDIA ........................................................................................... 12
PERIODIC CHART ....................................................................................................... 12
SIMPLE CALCULATOR ................................................................................................ 13
SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR .......................................................................................... 14
ADVANCED WORD PROCESSOR ................................................................................ 15
LANGUAGE LAB .......................................................................................................... 16
UNIT CONVERTER ...................................................................................................... 16
TYPING CHALLENGE .................................................................................................. 17
CLASS SCHEDULE ...................................................................................................... 17
GRAMMAR CORRECTION ........................................................................................... 17
READING COMPREHENSION ...................................................................................... 17
GEOMETRY ................................................................................................................. 18
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PRE-ALGEBRA ............................................................................................................ 18
ENTERTAINMENT ....................................................................... 18
SOLITAIRE .................................................................................................................. 18
DOMINO CRISIS ......................................................................................................... 19
FENCES ....................................................................................................................... 19
BALLOON BLOW OUT ................................................................................................. 19
BRIXX ......................................................................................................................... 20
CATCH IT! ................................................................................................................... 20
SOCCER ...................................................................................................................... 20
REVERSI ..................................................................................................................... 21
3D TIC TAC TOE .......................................................................................................... 21
PEGGED ...................................................................................................................... 21
PUZZLER .................................................................................................................... 22
MUSIC PLAYER ........................................................................................................... 22
TRIVIA ........................................................................................................................ 23
BIO-TRIVIA ................................................................................................................. 23
TECH-TRIVIA .............................................................................................................. 23
MY WORLD .............................................................................. 24
ADDRESS BOOK ......................................................................................................... 24
PERSONAL PROFILE ................................................................................................... 24
CALENDAR.................................................................................................................. 25
MEMO PAD ................................................................................................................. 25
TO DO LIST ................................................................................................................. 26
DIARY ......................................................................................................................... 26
CREATIVITY ............................................................................. 27
CREATION STATION .................................................................................................... 27
ART WORK STUDIO .................................................................................................... 27
ANIMATION EDITOR ................................................................................................... 29
MUSIC COMPOSER .................................................................................................... 29
ACCESSORIES .......................................................................... 30
MY SETUP .................................................................................................................. 30
ON BOARD HELP ........................................................................................................ 31
FILE AND UPLOAD MANAGER .................................................................................... 32
WORLD TIME .............................................................................................................. 32
WELCOME .................................................................................................................. 32
Sync ...................................................................... 33
VTech vPort .............................................................................. 33
Add a New User Account in Desktop Software ..................................... 33
Syncing Your ClassMaster™ Notebook with Your Computer .................... 34
Adding New Activities into Your ClassMaster™ Notebook ....................... 34
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Deleting Activities From Your ClassMaster™ Notebook ......................... 35
Uploading Files From Your ClassMaster™ Notebook to Your Computer ...... 35
IR.......................................................................... 36
Effective Working Position for IR Communication ................................ 37
TROUBLE SHOOTING................................................... 38
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY....................... 39
TECHNICAL SUPPORT.................................................. 39
FCC NOTICE ............................................................. 40
COPYRIGHT NOTICES .................................................. 40
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the VTech®ClassMaster™ Notebook learning aid! We at VTech®
are committed to providing the best possible products to entertain and educate your child.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please call our Consumer Services
Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.
ClassMaster™ Notebook is one of the VTech®XL Series™ products. It is an electronic
learning aid that challenges young minds with 47 activities ranging from word, math and
logic games, to school tools like Unit Converter.
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PREPARATION
GETTING STARTED
Please remove tab from the backup battery cover located on the back of
ClassMaster™ Notebook before playing, otherwise the saved information might be
lost.
CONNECTING THE MOUSE
•Make sure the unit is off.
•Locate the mouse port on the back of the unit and plug the mouse into it.
CONNECTING A PRINTER
•Make sure both your unit and the printer are off.
•Only the VTech®VT-41 is compatible with your unit.
•Locate the printer port on the back of the unit and plug the printer cable into it
•Tu rn the unit on, then turn the printer on
POWER SOURCE
ClassMaster™ Notebook operates on 4 “AA” size batteries (UM-3 / LR6) or VTech®9V
adaptor (sold separately).
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Open the battery cover on the bottom of the unit.
3. Insert 4 new “AA” batteries (UM-3 / LR6) as
illustrated.
DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES in this
unit.
4. Close the battery cover.
NOTE: Remove all pre-installed batteries and the use
of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for
maximum performance.
STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS
•Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged;
•Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged;
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision;
•Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed;
•Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used;
•Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity;
•Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy;
•The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited;
•The toy is not to be connected to more than recommended number of power supplies.
NOTE: If the unit suddenly stops working or the sound becomes weak, turn the unit OFF
for 15 seconds, then turn it back ON. If the problem persists it may be caused by
weak batteries. Please install a new set of batteries and try the unit again.
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