User manual VTECH TALKING WHIZ KIDPOWER MOUSE DELUXE

[. . . ] ® USER'S MANUAL © VTECH Printed in China 91-01040-000 Dear Parent: At VTech® we know that children have 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. 18 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Check to make sure the batteries are properly inserted. If you are using an adaptor, check both connections. Try inserting brand new batteries. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES VOCABULARY MISSING LETTER An animated picture will appear on the LCD screen. Then the word that matches the picture will appear on the screen, with one or more letters missing. Type in the correct letter(s) to complete the word and then press ENTER. SPELLING An animated picture will appear on the screen. Type in the word that matches the picture and then press ENTER. TENSES A verb will appear on the screen and the unit will ask you a question. Type in the correct tense of the verb according to the question and then press ENTER. 9 PLURALS A noun will appear on the screen, and the unit will ask you a question. Type in the singular or plural form of the noun according to the question, and then press ENTER. ANTONYMS A word will appear on the screen. Type in the word which has the opposite meaning and then press ENTER. ANAGRAMS A word will appear on the screen. Using the same letters appearing on the screen, type in a new word and press the ENTER key. You can also select the letters by using your mouse to move the arrow to the letter and clicking on the letter that you want. The letter will be entered as the next letter in the word. Press ENTER when the word is complete. SYNONYMS A word will appear on the screen. Type in the word which has the same meaning, and then press ENTER. SPELLING BUILDER Two words will appear on the screen. A `man' icon will appear alternately beside each word. The unit will automatically continue to scroll the signs. Press the enter button or move the screen cursor to the check box and press the ENTER key on the mouse, or keyboard when the correct sign apprears. Create a true equation. EQUATION PUZZLE The answer to a math problem will appear on the bottom of the screen, and an equation with a mathematics sign will appear on the top. Using the on-screen arrows, or keyboard arrow buttons, place the mathematics symbol in the correct place in the equation to make the equation correct. 11 MULTIPLES AND FACTORS A number will appear on the bottom of the screen. Using the on-screen arrow icons, find the correct multiple or factor from a series of numbers. When the correct number arrives in front of the pipe opening, press ENTER. GEOMETRY A geometric figure will appear on the screen followed by an accompanying question. Type in the correct answer and press ENTER. Definition of the geometric forms: Vertex Side Face : Intersection of 2 points : Line segment forming a boundary : Flat surface : For example The answer is : 0 vertex 2 sides 2 faces WEIGHT BALANCE A set of numbered blocks will be shown on the top of the screen. [. . . ] When you find one that you would like to , animate, access the on-screen ` mark to confirm. Once you've chosen a picture, each frame of animation will be broken down and numbered. Type in the frame numbers in the order that you would like to see them animate. Press the ENTER key to see your own design animate! [. . . ]