User manual VTECH SKILLSTARTER NOTEBOOK

[. . . ] 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 SeriesTM -- an innovative line of portable learning companions designed to fit the always on-the-go lifestyle of your school-aged child. The XL SeriesTM is a powerful system of learning tools that helps give your child the much-needed competitive edge in school through fun, age appropriate activities - and helps them learn essential skills. Created with portability in mind, XL Series products have a sleek, compact design in both handheld and notebook formats that allow kids to bring the learning fun anywhere, anytime. [. . . ] To play the new activities on your SkillStarterTM Notebook, go to the Main Menu and select the Data Download category. Then you'll see a list of the new activities you have downloaded. Deleting Activities From Your SkillStarterTM Notebook 1. Go to the Main Menu and select the Data Download category. You will see a list of the activities and data files that you have stored in your SkillStarterTM Notebook. Press on the activity or the data file that you want to delete, then press the Delete key on the keyboard. Only activities or data that you have added can be deleted from your SkillStarterTM Notebook. Built-in activities cannot be deleted. Uploading Files From Your SkillStarterTM Notebook to Your Computer You can upload Artwork Studio pictures to your PC if you want. Press the Sync button on your SkillStarterTM Notebook, the unit will automatically upload the available files. 9 After uploading the Artwork Studio's file, it is converted into BMP format which can be opened in many graphic applications. Therefore, you can edit and/or print the file in your PC. IR SkillStarterTM Notebook has Infrared (IR) Lens that enables wireless communication between XL Series learning units. Through the IR Lens, an XL Series unit can play an IR game with another XL Series learning unit. Moreover, they can exchange information, such as Personal Profile records, Phone Book records, Artwork Studio pictures, Music Composer melodies, Creation Station characters, etc. In SkillStarterTM Notebook, all games that support the IR function can be found in the IR Zone. To play a game with another XL Series learning unit, select a game that support IR playing. Then select the IR 2-player mode on-screen by clicking the icon or you can press the IR button. Another IR function is to send a file to another XL Series unit. Open the activities that support IR beaming. Then select the IR function in the tool bar or press the IR button. After that a screen for you to select sending or receiving file will be shown. When doing IR communication between two learning units, make sure the IR Lenses of the units are facing correctly to each other and within the working distance. Effective Working Position for IR Communication Working Distance: 5cm to 45cm (approx. 2 inches to 1. 5 feet) NOTE: IR communication under direct sunlight is not recommended. 5-4 5cm DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES STATUS KEY Number Of Chances Remaining Current Score Level While you're playing a game or activity, pressing the Status key shows your: level of play; number of chances remaining; and current score. 10 WORD FUN Alphabet Alley Is alphabetizing right up your alley? [. . . ] Before requesting support, please be ready to provide or include the information below: · · · The name of your product or model number. (The model number is typically located on the back or bottom of your product. ) The actual error message or problem you are receiving. The actions you took right before the error message or problem. www. vtechkids. com Phone: 1-800-521-2010 in the U. S. [. . . ]