V-tech Language Lab Laptop User manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for buying the VTech®Language Lab Laptop™. The VTech®Language Lab

Laptop™ is a cool way for your child to take learning to a whole new level of fun! In addition

to brushing up on school skills such as language, math, logic, science, social studies, art

and music, the Language Lab Laptop™ introduces your child to Spanish through fun,

graphics-enhanced games. There is even a state of the art recording feature that helps

your child practice Spanish pronunciation. The Language Lab Laptop™ is loaded with

other cool features, such as tools to store personal info, bonus activity cartridges, and even

a USB cable for connecting to a PC. With the Language Lab Laptop™, your child will find

that learning and fun go hand in hand!

INTRODUCTION

Record Button

Volume/

Contrast

Buttons

Demo Button

Mouse

ON/OFF Button

Mouse

Pad

Computer Keyboard Cursor Pad

Cartridge Slot

Reset Button

Quick

Access

Category

Buttons

Progress Report Button

Desktop Software

& Expansion

Activities CD

3 Activity

Cartridges

USB PC

Connection Cable

INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

• VTech®Language Lab Laptop™

• Real mouse

• Mouse pad

• 3 bonus activity cartridges: Geography Quiz, Spanish Spelling and Story Teller

• User’s manual

• USB PC connection cable

• Desktop software & expansion activities CD-ROM

WARNING:

All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are not part of

this product and should be discarded for your child’s safety.

GETTING STARTED

POWER SOURCE

The Language Lab Laptop™ operates on 4 “AA” size batteries (UM-3/LR6) or a VTech®

9V adaptor (sold separately).

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the unit and

open it.

3. Insert 4 new “AA” batteries (UM-3/LR6) as illustrated.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT

RECOMMENDED.

4. Close the battery cover.

NOTE: For best performance, remove all factory-

installed batteries and use new, alkaline batteries.

Important: When replacing the 4 “AA” size batteries, make sure the backup batteries are

in the unit. Otherwise you will lose any saved information.

BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION

Your Language Lab Laptop™ uses the backup battery (sold separately). To avoid damage

to the unit from leaky batteries, replace the backup battery at least once a year.

INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES

TO REPLACE THE BACKUP BATTERY

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Using a small screwdriver, loosen the battery cover.

3. Insert 2 “AA” size batteries as illustrated.

4. Close the battery cover and tighten the screws to secure it.

STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS

• Do not try to 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;

• Do not mix different types of batteries; Do not mix new and used batteries;

• Only use batteries of the recommended or equivalent type;

• Always insert batteries properly matching the plus (+) and minus (-) signs;

• Batteries that have run out of energy must be removed from the toy;

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals;

• Do not use more batteries than recommended;

• Remove batteries from the toy if it will not be used for an extended period of time.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

Important: While replacing the backup battery, the 4 “AA” size batteries must be kept in

the unit. Otherwise, you will lose any saved information.

DC ADAPTOR

Use a VTech®adaptor or any other standard adaptor that complies with EN61558 AC-DC

9V 300mA center-positive adaptor.

CONNECTING THE ADAPTOR

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the adaptor jack on the left side of the unit.

3. Insert the adaptor plug into the unit’s adaptor jack.

4. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.

5. Turn the unit ON.

NOTE: When the toy is not going to be in use for an extended period of time, unplug the

adaptor.

STANDARD FOR TOYS WITH ADAPTORS

• The toy is not intended for use by children under 3 years old;

• Use only the recommended adaptor with the toy;

INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES

• The adaptor is not a toy;

• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid;

• Never use more than 1 adaptor;

• Do not leave the toy plugged in for extended periods of time.

NOTICE TO PARENTS

Regularly examine the adaptor, checking for damage to the cord, plug, transformer or other

parts. Do not use the adaptor if there is any damage to it. The demo tag should be removed

automatically when the product is taken out of the packaging. If the demo tag is still in

position when you begin play, please remove it from the bottom of the unit to activate

normal play mode.

REAL MOUSE

Use the mouse only on a clean, flat surface, so that the roller ball is not damaged and the

cursor moves freely across the screen. Use only a mouse that is compatible with VTech®

products.

CONNECTING THE MOUSE

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the mouse jack on the back of the unit.

3. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack.

USING THE MOUSE

1. Move the mouse in the direction you want the cursor to move.

2. Click on the mouse button to make a selection.

CLEANING THE MOUSE

1. Following the arrows, use a screwdriver to open the cover on the

bottom of the mouse.

2. Take the ball out of the mouse and use a dry cloth to clean the

mouse and the ball.

3. Place the ball back into the mouse, place the cover back onto the

mouse and screw the cover closed.

CARTRIDGE

After the unit is turned ON, insert the cartridge into the

cartridge slot on the right side of the unit.

INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES

PRODUCT FEATURES

PLAY MODES

In the Language Lab Laptop™ you can choose from 8 different categories of play and

learning:

• Foreign Language (Spanish)

• Word Fun

• Math & Logic

• Science

• Social Studies

• Game Zone

• Creative Studio

• Cool Tools

Press on the keyboard to switch between one-player and two-player modes.

The activities that can be played with two players are:

Dots & Boxes

Balloon Blow Out

Number Battle

TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF

Pressing will turn the unit ON. Pressing again will turn the unit OFF.

ACTIVITY SELECTION:

When the unit is turned ON, you will see a short opening scene and enter the Main Menu.

Here, activities will cycle onto and off the screen automatically. You can choose an activity

in one of these ways:

1) Press when you see an activity you like.

2) Use the cursor pad to cycle through activities manually, and press to

choose one.

3) Click the mouse button when you see an activity you like.

4) Type the activity number and press .

If you press a category key (such as ‘Word Fun’), the menu will jump to the first activity of

that category. An activity can then be chosen in the above ways.

PRODUCT FEATURES

LEVEL SELECTION

Pressing will take you to the level selection screen. Use the arrow keys, mouse

or keyboard to select level 1 (easy), 2 (medium) or 3 (hard).

ANSWER

In most activities, the answer will be provided after a certain number of tries.

VOLUME AND CONTRAST CONTROL KEYS

To adjust the volume, press the main (center) key once, and hold down the “+” or “-” key to

reach the level you want. Press the main (center) key a second time to adjust the screen

contrast in the same way. Press the main (center) button a third time to go back to regular

play mode. You may also press Esc at any time to go back to regular play mode.

CURSOR PAD

Use the cursor pad to control the movement of the cursor on the screen.

KEYBOARD LAYOUT

Your Language Lab Laptop™has a full typing keyboard that doubles as a music keyboard.

It also features the function keys described below.

FUNCTION KEYS:

Press this button to see a short preview of your Language Lab Laptop™.

Press this button to see how you’re doing in most activities.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Press one of these buttons to jump to the first activity of the chosen category.

Esc: Press this key to exit an activity.

Level: Press this key to set the difficulty level (easy, medium or hard).

Caps Lock: Press this key to type in capital letters. Press it again to switch to

small letters.

Shift: Hold this key down to type capital letters. You can also use this key to

use the alternate functions of certain keys. These functions are marked

on the keys in a different color.

Status/Help: Press this key for information about the current activity. Press Shift

and Status/Help together to see the current activity status.

Repeat: Press this key to repeat an instruction or a question.

Hint: Press this key for help with a question. Your score will be lowered

when you use this key.

Answer: Press this key to see the correct answer to a question.

Sym.: Press this key to use the symbol menu. Use the mouse to click on a

symbol.

Space Bar: Press this key to type a space between words or characters.

Cartridge : Press this key to play cartridge games: SpanishSpelling, StoryTeller

and Geography Quiz.

Player: Press this key to choose one or two-player mode.

Arrow Keys: Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right or left.

Enter: Press this key to enter an answer or choice.

Delete: Press this key to delete the last action, letter or character.

Backspace: Press this key to erase the character to the left of the cursor.

Letter Keys: Press these keys to enter letters in letter and word-related activities.

Number Keys: Press these keys to enter numbers in number activities.

Musical Note Keys: Press these keys to enter music notes in music-related activities.

HOT KEYS

Press this key to enter the Personal Profile activity.

Press this key to enter the Word Processor activity.

Press this key to enter the Card Maker activity.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Press this key to enter the Phone Book activity.

Press this key to enter the Calculator activity.

Press this key to enter the Saving Calculator activity.

Press this key to enter the Alarm Clock activity.

Press this key to enter the Calendar activity.

Press this key to enter the Book Finder activity.

Press this key to access the Screen Saver function.

Press this key to turn the background music on and off.

Press this key to enter the Word Translator activity.

Press this key to enter the CD Download function.

Press this key to connect to a printer and print files.

VOICE MATE

Your Language Lab Laptop™ is equipped with the Voice Mate feature, a built-in recording

system that provides a great way to improve your foreign language skills and express your

creativity. Voice Mate appears automatically in certain foreign language activities. Press

the onscreen “Record” icon to try your hand at Spanish pronunciation, and compare

your recording with the given pronunciation. To hear your recording, press the onscreen

“Play” icon .

NOTE:VTech®accepts no responsibility for the content of any audio recorded using the

Voice Mate feature.

AUTO POWER OFF

To preserve battery power, the Language Lab Laptop™ will automatically shut off after

several minutes of inactivity. You can turn the unit back ON by pressing .

PRODUCT FEATURES

ACTIVITIES

Your Language Lab Laptop™ offers a total of 105 activities including 3 activities on bonus

cartridges.

Activity No. Activity Names Category Activity Description

1 Spanish Letters Foreign Choose a letter to hear its Spanish

Language pronunciation. You can also click the

Record icon to record your own reading

and compare.

2 Spanish Words Foreign Choose an English word to learn what it

Language means in Spanish. You can also click the

Record icon to record your own reading

and compare.

3 Word Match Foreign You will see a Spanish word at the top of

Language the screen. Use the words you learned in

the “Spanish Words” activity to choose the

matching English word. Use the mouse,

cursor pad, arrow keys to answer.

4 Phrase Teacher Foreign Choose a short English sentence to learn

Language what it means in Spanish. You can also

click the Record icon to record your own

reading and compare.

5 Phrase Match Foreign Use the phrases you learned in the “Phrase

Language Teacher” activity to match each Spanish

sentence with its English translation. Use

the mouse, cursor pad, arrow keys to

answer.

6 Spanish Chat Foreign Choose a chat and watch the screen to

Language learn what is being said. Click the translator

key to switch between English and

Spanish. You can also click the Record icon

to record your own reading and compare.

7 Let’s Chat Foreign You will see part of a chat in Spanish. Use

Language the chats you learned in the “Spanish Chat”

activity to choose the phrase that comes

next.

8 Spanish Singular Foreign Find the singular form of the plural Spanish

Language word at the top of the screen.

9 Spanish Plural Foreign Find the plural form of the singular Spanish

Language word at the top of the screen.

ACTIVITIES

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