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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 1
For Ages 5 & Up
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 2 Dear Parent/Guardian, ™ Thank you for choosing the Barbie B-BookTM Learning Laptop. Designed with fun in mind, ™ the Barbie B-BookTM Learning 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, memory, logic, mathematics, games and music. ™ The Barbie B-BookTM Learning Laptop provides a dependable and realistic in
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 3 Table of Contents Table of Contents 11 Multiplication Madness 10 Chapter 1 1 12 Division Diva 10 TM About the B Ba ar rb bi ie e B B- -B Bo oo ok kTM L Le ea ar rn ni in ng g L La ap pt to op p 13 More or Less 10 14 Speed Sums 11 Chapter 2 3 Memory 11 Getting Started 15 Dolphin Daze 11 16 Double Trouble 11 Chapter 3 4 17 Mem
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 4 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 TM B Ba ar rb bi ie e B B- -B Bo oo ok k L Le ea ar rn ni in ng g L La ap pt to op p Unit About the TM Safety catch 1 ™ Features The Barbie B-BookTM Learning Laptop is supplied with the following parts. 30 Learning activities: • Word Please contact your retailer should • Math any parts be missing. • Memory • Logic 1 - Unit • Games • Music 2 - Instruction Manual Multimedia LCD screen • Digital sound and animation Display • LCD scree
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 5 Unit Battery and adaptor requirements Battery cover Headphone jack AC adaptor jack 2
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 6 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Caution • Do not mix different types of batteries or old and Getting Started new batteries together. ™ The Barbie B-BookTM Learning Laptop operates on • Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type 3 “AA” size batteries or a 6V AC adaptor. as recommended. • Remove all batteries when replacing. Battery Installation • Remove batteries from the unit if the unit is not going to be used for long periods of time. 1. Make sure the u
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 7 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 and other parts. In the event of such damage, the unit must not be used with the adaptor until the damage has been repaired. Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning. Keep the unit clean by wiping the exterior of the unit with a dry cloth. Avoid getting the unit wet. The unit shoul
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 8 The category selection menu will scroll to the next one every 5 sec. Press to select the category you would like to play. You can also use the arrow keys to scroll through the selections. All the games under a category are listed in the game selection menu, use the arrow keys to scroll through the selections and press to play. You can also use the button as a short cut. Refer to the game list
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 9 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Useful Features and Controls The Keyboard Your B-BookTM Learning Laptop features a fully functional computer keyboard. The Arrow Keys Use the arrow keys to make a selection or to navigate in the games. Directional Cursor Pad The B-BookTM Learning Laptop comes with a directional cursor pad below the keyboard. The pad can be pushed up, down, left or right to move the highlight on screen for selection and
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 10 Repeat Press the button to repeat a question or an instruction. ESC Press to exit the game and return to the previous menu. Backlight Button Press the button to cycle through the 3 states of the LCD backlight: Bright, Dim and Off. The LCD backlight is off by default. Shape Button You can use the buttons in Game 18 Shape Race to submit your answer. Answer Button Press the button to reveal
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 11 1. From the topic selection screen, use the arrow keys to choose from one of the five different topics: Animal, Transportation, Clothing and Accessories, Occupation, Body Parts and Movement. (01) 2. Press the button to confirm your topic choice. 3. An animation of a word from the selected topic will be played, followed by the spelling and pronunciation of the word. 4. Use the arrow keys to view another vocabu
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 12 (05) Letter Maze Find the word in the maze. (05) 1. After the animation of a word, a grid of letters is displayed. 2. The first letter in the word will flash. Use the arrow keys to move the flashing highlight through the grid to spell out the word correctly. (06) Spelling Queen Spell out the animated word. (06) 1. An animation of a word is displayed and you are asked to spell the word. 2. Type the word into the spaces using the letter keys. (07) Flowe
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 13 (09) Fab Subtraction Complete the equation. 1. Work out the answer to the equation and type it in using the number keys. (09) 2. The answer is submitted from left to right by default. You can use the arrow keys to change the direction of entry. (10) Operation Math Select the correct operation sign for the equation. 1. Using the arrow keys, choose an operation sign and press (10) the button to complete the eq
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 14 2. Select the equation with the arrow keys and submit the answer with the button. (14) Speed Sums Answer as many questions as you can before the time runs out. (14) 1. Work out the answer to the equation and type it in using the number keys. 2. You will only have one attempt to answer each question. 3. Try to answer as many questions as you can within one minute. Think fast! Memory (15) Dolphin Daze Remember the number seque
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 15 2. Listen carefully to the instruction prompt that tells you to select one of the words depending on when it appeared. 3. Select the word with the arrow keys and press to answer. (18) Shape Race Remember the order in which the shapes arrive. (18) 1. Three shapes race across the screen. 2. Key in the order of when the shapes arrive across the screen using the correct shape buttons. (19) Memory Dance Remember the sequence of d
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 16 Logic (21) Shopping Blitz Select the shortest path to pick up all the clothing items. (21) 1. Pick up all the clothing items without repeating your step or hitting the hangers. 2. Use the arrow keys to move. (22) Cheer Up! Fill in the missing number in the sequence. 1. A row of cheerleaders appear on screen. All but one has numbers on their shirts. (22) 2. The numbers form a logical sequence. 3. Work out the missing number and type it in using the numb
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 17 Games (25) Dazzlin' Surprise Break the block to reveal a hidden picture. (25) 1. Move the paddle on the bottom of the screen to guide the bouncing ball. 2. Use the arrow keys to control the direction of the paddle. 3. When all the blocks are cleared, a secret picture will be revealed. (26) River Hop Help the puppy cross the river using the moving logs. 1. Use the arrow keys to guide the puppy across the river. (26) 2. Try to jump onto
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 18 3. Press the corresponding letters- H: Hi Hat, C: Cymbal when they reach the middle of the line and catch the beat! (29) Melody Groove ® Choose a melody to listen to and make Barbie dance. (29) 1. Press the arrow button to choose a melody. ® 2. When the melody is playing, you can make Barbie dance by pressing the number keys, letter keys, arrow keys, keys and shape keys. (30) Rock Out Have fun and compose a melody, reco
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 19 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 suggest
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BP68 Manual us 2006.4.19 1:34 PM Page 20 Oregon Scientific, Inc. 19861 SW 95th Avenue Tualatin, OR 97062, USA Hotline: 1-800-853-8883 Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prote
