V-tech MindBooster Handheld User manual

User's Manual

Printed in China

91-01530-004

MindBooster™Handheld

Dear Parent,

At VTech

, we know that kids have a lot to juggle these days

- busy school schedules, 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 giving your child the much-needed competitive edge

in school through fun, age appropriate activities - and helps

them learning essential skills. Created with portability in

mind, XL products 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 accessory, kids can wirelessly access

reference tools or download new educational activity sets

for their XL Series™ products.

At VTech

, we are committed to create 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

MindBooster™ Handheld

Thank you for purchasing the VTech

MindBooster™

Handheld learning toy. The MindBooster™ Handheld is

a fun-filled learning companion for on-the-go children age

7-9 that boosts logic and critical thinking skills. At this age,

kids are beginning to receive homework assignments, and

are starting to apply basic skills to word problems, logic,

and more abstract thinking. With nearly 40 activities, the

MindBooster™ Handheld will teach kids how to apply core

skills by breaking down word problems and offering tips with

homework-helper software. This school companion gives

kids a competitive edge for school success by promoting

creative thinking and independent learning - while providing

hours of fun!

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 Consumer

Services Department at 800-521-2010 in the US, 1-800-

267-7377 in Canada.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................. 1

CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED ........................................................... 1

POWER SOURCE .................................................................................................................. 2

BATTERY INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 2

STANDARD FOR BATTERIE TOYS ................................................................................... 2

AC ADAPTOR .......................................................................................................................... 3

CONNECTING A PRINTER ................................................................................................. 3

CHAPTER 3. YOUR MINDBOOSTER™ HANDHELD .......................... 4

DETACHING THE HANDHELD FROM THE DOCKING STATION ............................ 4

ATTACHING THE HANDHELD TO THE DOCKING STATION ................................... 4

THE DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE PARTS OF HANDHELD ....................................... 5

THE DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE PARTS OF THE KEYBOARD .............................. 6

CHAPTER 4. SYNC....................................................................................... 7

VTech®vPort™ ....................................................................................................................... 8

ADD A NEW USER ACCOUNT IN DESKTOP SOFTWARE ....................................... 8

SYNCING YOUR MINDBOOSTER™ HANDHELD WITH YOUR COMPUTER ..... 9

ADDING NEW ACTIVITIES INTO YOUR MINDBOOSTER™ HANDHELD ............. 9

DELETING ACTIVITIES FROM YOUR MINDBOOSTER™ HANDHELD ............... 10

UPLOADING FILES FROM YOUR MINDBOOSTER™ HANDHELD

TO YOUR COMPUTER ......................................................................................................10

CHAPTER 5. IR ............................................................................................ 11

EFFECTIVE WORKING POSITION FOR IR COMMUNICATION ............................ 11

CHAPTER 6. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES ................................... 12

TWO PLAYING MODES: .................................................................................................... 12

ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD .................................................................................................12

SELECTING ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................... 12

TRAINING AREA ..................................................................................................................13

WORD GAMES ..................................................................................................................... 13

MATH GAMES ......................................................................................................................14

MIND EXPLORER ................................................................................................................ 14

FUN LAND .............................................................................................................................15

MY WORLD AREA ...............................................................................................................18

SYSTEM OPTIONS AREA ................................................................................................. 21

ACTIVITY SAVING TABLE ..................................................................................................22

SCORING SYSTEM .............................................................................................................22

SHORTCUT LIST .................................................................................................................22

CHAPTER 7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................... 23

TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................................................................................................... 23

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ........................................................... 23

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........................................................................... 24

FCC NOTICE ............................................................................................... 24

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

Boost your mind with the MindBooster™ Handheld interactive learning product! This

manual gives you all the information you need. By referring to it, you can get info on:

• Starting your MindBooster™Handheld

• Identifying all the parts of your MindBooster™Handheld

•MindBooster™Handheld’s activities

• Personalising your MindBooster™Handheld with your own preference settings

After you become familiar with all the basics of your MindBooster™Handheld, use

this manual for info on special operations, maintenance and trouble shooting tips.

CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED

Please remove the protective strip from the backup battery cover by pulling on the

plastic tab to avoid the saved information lost. The backup battery cover located

on the back of MindBooster™ Handheld.

POWER SOURCE

MindBooster™Handheld operates on 3 “AAA” size batteries (UM-4/LR03) (sold

separately) or a VTech®9V adaptor (also sold separately).

On/Off button

Reset button

LCD Screen

Sync button

IR button

Keyboard

IR ball

Stylus pen

Release

lock key

Enter key

Handheld

Docking

Station

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the MindBooster™Handheld is turned OFF.

2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the

MindBooster™Handheld and use a screwdriver to

unscrew the cover.

3. Insert 3 “AAA” size batteries as illustrated. DO NOT

RECOMMEND TO USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

in this unit.

4. Close the battery cover.

NOTE: Remove all factory-installed batteries and use

new, alkaline batteries for best performance.

IMPORTANT!

When replacing the 3 “AAA” size batteries, make sure the backup battery is in place.

Otherwise, you will lose all the information stored in the following applications: Class

Schedule, Test Trainer, Address Book, Daily Journal, To Do List, Personal Profile, Creation

Station, Music Composer, Artwork Studio, Preferences and all downloaded activities.

BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION

Your MindBooster™Handheld comes installed with a backup battery. To avoid

damage to the MindBooster™Handheld from leaky batteries, replace the backup

battery at least once a year. To replace the back-up batteries:

1. Make sure your MindBooster™Handheld is turned OFF.

2. Locate the backup battery cover on the bottom of your MindBooster™Handheld.

3. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the cover and take out old batteries.

4. Insert 1 CR-2032 battery as illustrated. Following the plus (+) and minus (–) signs.

5. Replace the battery cover and screw it back on.

NOTE: While replacing the backup battery, the 3 "AAA" size batteries must be kept

in the unit. Otherwise, you will lose all the information stored in the following

applications: Class Schedule, Test Trainer, Address Book, Daily Journal, To

Do List, Personal Profile, Creation Station, Music Composer, Artwork Studio,

Preferences and all downloaded activities.

STANDARD FOR BATTERY TOYS

• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, –) signs to avoid leakage.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not use batteries of different types.

• Remove batteries from equipment when the unit will not be in use for a long time.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

AC ADAPTOR

Use the VTech®adaptor or any standard adaptor complying with EN61558 DC

9V 300mA AC center-positive adaptor.

CONNECTING THE ADAPTOR

1. Make sure the unit is OFF.

2. Locate the adaptor jack on the back of the Docking Station.

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 toy is not in use for long periods of time, unplug the adaptor.

STANDARD FOR ADAPTORS

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

• Only use the recommended adaptor with the toy;

• The adaptor is not a toy;

• Never clean a plugged-in toy with liquid;

• Never use more than 1 adaptor;

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

NOTICE TO PARENT

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.

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 .

• Turn the unit on, then turn the printer on.

AUTO SHUT-OFF

To save power, the MindBooster™ Handheld automatically shuts down if it

doesn’t receive input after several minutes. Press the On/Off key to wake your

unit. We recommend that you turn off the unit when finished playing. Remove

the batteries and unplug the adaptor if MindBooster™ will not be used for an

extended period of time.

CHAPTER 3. YOUR MINDBOOSTER™ HANDHELD

DETACHING THE HANDHELD FROM THE DOCKING STATION

Detach the handheld from the Docking Station by pressing the Release Lock key

as shown below:

NOTE: It is recommended that the unit be turned off before detaching.

ATTACHING THE HANDHELD TO THE DOCKING STATION

Attach the handheld to the Docking Station as shown below:

NOTE: It is recommended that the unit be turned off before detaching.

THE DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE PARTS OF HANDHELD

Press and hold this button for about 1 second to turn the handheld ON.

Press this button again to turn the handheld OFF.

Press this button to reset your unit.

Synchronise the data between MindBooster™Handheld and your

desktop computer. For details, please refer to Chapter 4.

Press this button to send or receive messages and files to another unit.

For details, please refer to Chapter 5.

Press this button to change the sound level of the speaker. After pressing

Volume, a control panel will appear on the screen. Use the stylus pen

to select the level.

Press the Contrast button to change the darkness/lightness of the screen.

After pressing Contrast, a control panel will appear. Use the stylus pen

to select the desired level.

Tap this icon to display the main menu.

Has 2 different functions:

1) Tap this icon to see the correct answers in the following games:

Word Games, Math Games, Mind Explorer and Test Trainer activity.

2) For some activities, tap this icon to open/close the Toolbar to see

available functions such as: New, Open, Save, Delete, Edit, or Print.

NOTE: Depending on the application, only relevant functions will

appear when the Action Icon is pressed.

Tap this icon to get a hint as to how to answer a question. But remember,

each time you press it you lose a chance for answering. It can be used

1 or 2 times per question (depending on the activity).

Tap this icon to get some background information or help about this activity.

Tap this icon to exit the current screen and go back to the previous screen.

Tap this icon to confirm a selection or an answer.

Main Menu

Action

Answer

Hint

Help

Exit

Enter

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