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For Ages 5 & Up
Product does not have INTERNET or data storage capabilities.
Darth Vader Laptop
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Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), Thank you for choosing the Darth Vader Laptop. Designed with fun in mind, the Darth Vader Laptop is packed with stimulating games and activities that will make an invaluable contribution to your child’s development. The activities used to help further your child’s skills cover word, mathematics, memory, logic, typing, music and fun activities. The Darth Vader Laptop provides a dependable and realistic introduction to computers. Learning has never been so much fun! E
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Access Code....................................................................................9 Chapter 1 ..................................................................... 1 Word Blast ...................................................................................... 9 About the Darth Vader Laptop Droids Asteroids .............................................................................9 Dark Side Light Side ..................................
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Jabba’s Palace ............................................................................... 14 Memory .................................................................................... 12 Celebration ....................................................................................15 Max Rebo Jam ..............................................................................12 Speeder Bike .................................................................................12 Fun ............
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1 About the Darth Vader Laptop Features The Darth Vader Laptop is supplied with the following parts. Please contact your retailer should any parts be missing. 50 Activities! • Word • Mathematics • Memory 1 - Unit • Logic 2 - Lightsaber • Typing 1 Unit • Music 3 - Instruction manual • Fun LCD screen Multimedia Lightsaber storage • Audio Jack • Volume Control Power button Display Volume and • LCD screen contrast controls • Automatic shut-down 2 Interface Lightsaber
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Unit Slot for lightsaber line Slot for lightsaber line Audio jack AC/DC adaptor jack Battery and adaptor Battery cover requirements 1 2
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Caution • Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new Chapter 2 Chapter 2 batteries together. • Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended. Getting Started • Remove all batteries when replacing. The Darth Vader Laptop operates on 3 “AA” size • Remove batteries if the unit is not going to be used for long periods of time. batteries or a 6V AC/DC adaptor (not included). • Do not dispose of batteries in fire. • Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Starting the Darth Vader Laptop Open the unit by pushing on the mouth of Darth Vader situated on the laptop cover. The lid will spring open and the unit will turn on automatically. To close the unit, press down on the mouth of Darth Vader towards the keyboard. Ensure the lid is securely shut to lock it. Alternatively, if the unit is already open, turn on the Darth Vader Laptop using the button located on the bottom left hand corner of the keyboard. At the end of a session, remember to turn
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Storage Push in the lightsaber beam. The red glow will be turned off. Loop the lightsaber wire around the beam area. Open the lightsaber storage and place it inside. Close the storage flap once stored properly inside. Caution Do not look directly into the light of the lightsaber as it may cause discomfort and damage to the eyes. Storage & Care To ensure that the product enjoys a long life, please follow these simple rules: • Regularly examine the unit for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure
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Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Game Rules and Selection Game Selection There are 7 categories in the Darth Vader Laptop: Word, Mathematics, Memory, Logic, Typing, Music and Fun. The main category selection menu will scroll to the next category every 2 seconds. Use the lightsaber or the left and right arrow keys to scroll to the next category and press to select. All the games under a category are listed in the game selection menu. The player can use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the acti
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Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Useful Features and Controls Keyboard The Darth Vader Laptop features a fully functional computer keyboard. Selectable Lightsaber and LCD Touch Screen Use the lightsaber to select answers during game plays. • Do not look directly into the light of the lightsaber as it may cause discomfort and damage to the eyes. Game Menu Button Game Pressing the button will bring the player to a list of categories. Menu Arrow Keys Use the arrow keys to make a selection or to navigate in
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Game Menu Game Menu Demo Press the key to see a demonstration of some of the exciting features and activities in the Darth Vader Laptop. Help Press the key for extra hints to a question. Using this function will reduce the total score for the current question. Not all games have this function. Replay Game Press the key to repeat a question or an instruction. Menu Game Menu ESC Press the key to exit the game and return to the previous menu. Game Menu Pause Game Menu Press the key to p
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Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Activities Functions with lightsaber Word TIE Scramble Rearrange the letters to spell the word correctly. Letter Assemble Delete the extra letter from the word to spell it correctly. Space Hiding Move the letters across the screen to the empty spaces on the top of the screen to spell the word correctly but avoid the asteroids. Dagobah Landing Spell the word out in space by only driving through the letters in the vocabulary word. Access Code Move the letters
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Dark Side Light Side Match the word to its opposite. Match Up Select the word that has the same meaning. Planet Punctuation Select the correct punctuation mark to make the sentence grammatically correct. Multiple Objects Type the correct plural sound of the noun. There are 5 levels with the following types of nouns: 1) Add ‘s’ 2) Nouns that end in ‘ch’, ‘sh’, ‘s’ , ‘o’ or ‘x’ add ‘es’ 3) ‘f’ or ‘fe’ becomes ‘ves’ 4) ‘y’ becomes ‘ies’ 5) ‘z’ becomes ‘zes’ 6) Special case
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Mathematics The Force Of Numbers Complete the addition equation. Jawa Subtraction Complete the subtraction equation. Cargo Balance Find the equation with the smallest or the largest value. Equation Creator Complete the equations by selecting the correct number. Jabba’s Loan Complete the equation by selecting the correct sign. Rapid Response Answer as many question as you can in a given time. Droid Disposal Remove the droids using the correct combination of numbers.
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Security Code Find the equation that matches the answer. Rescue Time Type in the time listed on the clocks. Memory Max Rebo Jam Remember the sequence of the tones played and repeat it. Speeder Bike Remember how many speeder bikes have pass within the played melody. Ewok Forest Watch carefully and remember which Ewok has the bow. Council Chamber Remember the order of the Jedi Masters that moved and talked. Use the arrow keys to select the Jedi Masters that had been shown o
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Droid Repair Spot the odd character out. TIE Attack Reorganize the numbers within a given order. Survival of the Fittest Color coordinate the falling fishes and the hydrostatic bubbles located on the bottom of the screen. The Dark Side Match the objects to its correct shadow. Distorted Transmission Spot the differences between screen A and B. Two images will be shown one after the other. Identify the differences between the second to the first. Freight Cargo Move the cargo from le
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Typing Type Apprentice Learn how to type using the correct fingers. Geonosis Arena Type the numbers and letters shown on the screen before the gate is pushed to the top. Deflector Shield Death Star’s under attack! Type as fast as possible to shield off the incoming fighters. Use the arrow keys to select the fighters. AT-AT Walker Type the word quickly to stop the AT-AT walker from reaching the Rebel Base. Music Cantina Quintet Follow the notes shown on the scale and learn musi
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Celebration Have fun composing melodies with the on-screen instrument. Use the keyboard to compose Game a melody and the arrow keys to change instruments. Press to listen, to pause and Menu [C] to cancel all previously entered tunes. Game Menu Fun Jedi Training Reflect as many laser beams as possible from the Training Remote. Use the lightsaber or the arrow keys to move the lightsaber into position. Prison Escapees Repair the damages created by the escapees. Ultimate Duel Be pu
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Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Developing learning products is a responsibility that we at Oregon Scientific take very seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the information which forms the value of our products. However, errors can sometimes occur. It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products and we encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. Our service rep
