User manual VTECH SILVERSTREAK

[. . . ] Dear Parent: At VTECH® we know that a child has the ability to do great things. That's why all of our electronic learning products are uniquely designed to develop a child's mind and allow them to learn to the best of their ability. Whether it's learning about letters, numbers, geography or algebra, all VTECH® learning products incorporate advanced technologies and extensive curriculum to encourage children of all ages to reach their potential. When it comes to providing interactive products that enlighten, entertain and develop minds, at VTECH® we see the potential in every child. 39 Contents INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] First select a game piece by pressing the cursor keys or by double clicking the icons. Press Enter to confirm. When the game starts, the screen will show a 3-dimensional board. Move the game pieces alternately with your opponent. You can place your pieces with the mouse or by using Tab and the Up/Down/Left/Right keys. The player who gets `3-in-a-row' in any direction first wins the game. DISC CHALLENGE The computer will display a chessboard with two white tiles and two black tiles located in the middle. When it is the black tile's turn, you or the computer must place the black tile in a space where there is at least one white tile in any direction between the placed tile and another black tile on the chessboard. For example: 18 If a player is not able to make a move, the turn will go back to the other player. Whoever gets the most tiles in his/her color on the chessboard will win the game. 3D MAZE The object of this game is to reinforce the concept of direction and spatial awareness. You have to escape from the 3-dimensional maze with the help of a 2-dimensional map before your time expires. To access the 2-dimensional map, click on the Hand icon. To escape the maze you can use the Up/Down/Left/Right keys or use the arrow icons. ART STUDIO CARD MAKER The VTECH® SILVERSTREAKTM learning aid has several built-in pictures for you to create your own greeting card for different occasions. You can add your own message on the card to give to your friends and relatives. To create a folded card: · at the top of the screen. Choose a vertical or Click on the Background icon horizontal page format. Choose a picture to be used on the card. Use the arrow keys to select the picture you like and press Enter key to confirm. Select a border pattern and press Enter. Type in your text message and press the Enter key to confirm. You can revise the card using the icons at the top of the screen or click on the Print icon to print the card (printer sold separately). Under the File icon, you can save or delete the card, or start a new card. · · · PICTURE MAKER This graphic tool can help you create pictures easily. You have access to a wide range of painting and graphic editing tools. The main toolbar is on the top of the screen. [. . . ] You should feel the cartridge click into place. 3. Press the cartridge button on the keyboard and the cartridge activities can be accessed. NOTE: For information on purchasing cartridges, call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U. S. A service representative will be happy to help you. 34 ACTIVITY CARTRIDGES FOREIGN LANGUAGES GERMAN TRANSLATOR This activity will help you learn German phrases and vocabulary. [. . . ]