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User’s Manual
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DeskPro
© 2005 VTech
Printed in China
91-xxxxx-00x
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Dear Parent, ® At VTech we know that in order to effectively reach kids, today’s learning tools have to be plugged into the fast-paced world around them. That’s why we created the Grade School Learning Series - an engaging set of stylized, interactive computers specially designed to get grade-school kids up to speed with their fast- paced, tech-savvy world. Every product in the Grade School Learning Series covers a wide range of school basics - math, language, social studies, science, and even a
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INTRODUCTION ® Thank you for purchasing the VTech DeskPro™ learning computer. The DeskPro™ learning computer puts learning fun right on your desk top! 100 fun, arcade-style activities cover all the school skills you need, like English, math, social studies, science, and even Spanish. Plus, the neat Artificial Intelligence feature keeps track of your skill level, and adjusts the curriculum just for you! LCD Screen Caps Lock Light Reset Button On/Off Main Menu Button Button Adventure Button Utilit
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INSTRUCTIONS & ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE - DeskPro™ learning product - Interactive light-up mouse - Mouse pad - 3 bonus activity CD-ROMs - 4 “AA” sized batteries - Instruction manual WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tabs are not part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety. GETTING STARTED Before playing for the first time, be sure you have 2 “AA” sized backup batteries, in addition to the 4 “AA” sized batteries includ
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NOTE: Replace with new, alkaline batteries. RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. BATTERY NOTICE • Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries; • Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged; • Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision; • Do not mix different types of batteries; Do not mix new and used batteries; • Only use batteries of the recommended or equivalent type; • Always insert batteries properly matching the plus (+
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BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION The DeskPro™ uses 2 additional “AA” sized batteries (not included) to save information you input. To avoid damage from leaky batteries, replace the batteries at least once a year. To replace the backup batteries: 1. Make sure the unit is OFF. 2. Locate the backup battery cover on the bottom of the unit. 3. Using a screwdriver, loosen the screw on the battery cover. 4. Insert 2 “AA” sized batteries as illustrated. 5. Close the battery cover and tighten the screw to sec
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ADVENTURE - EXPLORER QUEST Help our daring explorer find the treasure in the Room of the Scarab! The treasure is hidden deep underground in a cleverly designed tomb. Can you open the four locks and get into the Room of the Scarab? Enter the Explorer Quest by selecting it from the Main Menu, or by pressing the Adventure button on the keyboard. After you get 4 keys and open the lock, you must help our explorer make her way through the path by dodging a flood of creepy bugs! Will our hero find the
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UTILITIES Press this button to choose a utility from the Utilities menu. PROGRESS REPORT Press this key to see how you’re doing in every subject. INTELLI-CHALLENGE Press this button to enter the Intelli-Challenge Mode. The DeskPro™ will pick activities for you based on how you’ve done in the past. Choose from Fun Mode or Challenge Mode. 4. CD-ROM Your DeskPro™ comes with three bonus CDs with three extra activities: Number Maze, Music Mixer and Think Fast. Once you insert the CD, the activi
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FUNCTION KEYS Esc Key: Press this key to exit the current activity. Level Key: Press this key to choose a level of difficulty (easy, medium or hard). Caps Lock Key: Press this key to type capital letters. Press it again to type lowercase letters. Shift Key: Press this key to capitalize letters. This key can also access the alternate function of another key, when both are pressed at the same time. Status Key: Press Shift and Status to get the status of the current game. Help Key: Press this key t
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ACTIVITIES The DeskPro™ includes a total of 100 activities. Index Main Menu Sub-Menu Curriculum 1. Word Clever Clues Vocabulary 2. Meaning Match Vocabulary 3. Secret Word Vocabulary 4. Grammar 5. Word Memory Vocabulary 6. Grammar 7. Spelling 8. Pixellation Vocabulary 9. Grammar 10. Spelling Snake Spelling 11. Word Quiz Vocabulary 12. Grammar 13. Word Whack-O Spelling 14. What’s Missing? Spelling 15. Word Scramble Vocabulary 16. Math & Logic Dial-a-Sign Basic Math 17. Which Sign? Basic Math 18. M
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32. U.S. Geography 33. Smart Scramble World History 34. U.S. History 35. World Geography 36. U.S. Geography 37. Pixel Power World History 38. U.S. History 39. World Geography 40. U.S. Geography 41. Culture Clues World History 42. U.S. History 43. World Geography 44. U.S. Geography 45. Pick-a-Match World History 46. U.S. History 47. World Geography 48. U.S. Geography 49. Science Science Scramble Life Science 50. Physical Science 51. Earth and Space 52. Make a Match Life Science 53. Physical Scien
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67. Quiz Show Bug Dodger Hidden Game 68. Clue Combo Mix it Up 69. Matching Mix Mix it Up 70. Mystery Medley Mix it Up 71. Pixel Mix Mix it Up 72. Trivia Jumble Mix it Up 73. Typing Tutor - 74. Scramble Mix Mix it Up 75. Word Guess - 76. Your Word - 77. Number Guess - 78. Your Number - 79. Soundalike - 80. Name That Tune - 81. Match Box - 82. Utilities Progress Report - 83. Word Processor - 84. Calculator - 85. Phone Book - 86. Saving Calculator - 87. Book Finder - 88. Artwork Studio - 89. Person
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WORD CLEVER CLUES Brush up your vocabulary with this game. Guess the correct answer to the hidden word, based on given clues. Hurry, before time is up! MEANING MATCH Use the clue to find the answers. You can choose the answer by using the mouse, by pressing the Enter key, or by using the arrow keys and pressing Enter. SECRET WORD A clue is given and a number of blanks appear on the screen. Try to guess the secret word by typing letters on the keyboard. You have 5 chances to answer each question.
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MATH & LOGIC DIAL-A-SIGN Follow the signs! You will see a string of numbers with some dials between them. Turn the dials by using the mouse or the up and down arrow keys. Choose the signs that complete the equation. Click to quit and start with a new question. WHICH SIGN? Beat the clock to find the sign! Complete the equation by using the mouse or arrow keys to choose the correct sign. MATH SNAKE Don’t let the snake eat the wrong number! Use the arrow keys to control the snake and complete the
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or the Space Bar to pass the turn to your opponent. Try not to pop the last balloon! Note: Press the Player button to choose two-player mode. Your friend (he or she can select the picture) You (the picture saved in your Personal Profile) Press here to pass the turn to your the other player SOCIAL STUDIES SECRET SPACES Use the keyboard to answer history and geography questions. Press the Repeat key to get the clue again. You have 5 chances. WORLD TRIVIA This is a Social Studies trivia quiz. Cho
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SCIENCE QUIZ Build your science vocabulary. Quickly choose the answer out of the three choices by using the mouse or the arrow keys. You can also type the number of your choice on the keyboard. PIXEL PRESTO Learn about science in this game. Type the answer before it magically appears on the screen. CLUE CRACKER Read the science clues and guess the answer. Type the correct word on the keyboard. Be sure to watch the clock! SCIENCE SOLVER Explore the world you live in! You will be given a clue to a
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TYPING TUTOR Get your typing skills in shape! Words will scroll out from right to left - type the whole word before it reaches the other side of the screen. SCRAMBLE MIX All subjects are fair game! Use the mouse to choose the letters in the correct order to make a word. You can also type in the letters directly from the keyboard. Hurry, before the time is up! WORD GUESS Guess what word the Intelli-System is thinking of! YOUR WORD Challenge the Intelli-System to guess what word you are thinking o
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WORD PROCESSOR It’s your first word processor! With this activity, you can do your homework or write secret notes. Save your document by pressing the Save key from the keyboard or clicking the Save icon on the screen. Click a folder icon to find a file you saved. Note: You can only save one file at a time, and save up to New Save three files in all. Find a saved file CALCULATOR This is an eight-digit calculator for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Use the mouse to
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PERSONAL PROFILE Personalize your DeskPro™ by storing information about yourself in the Personal Profile. You can choose a picture to represent you, and enter your name, telephone number , birthday and e-mail address . MUSIC COMPOSER Let your musical talents show! Music Composer lets you use your DeskPro™ keyboard or mouse to create your own song. Using the function icon at the bottom, you can create a new song, edit an existing song or save changes to a song. Save your own music by pressing
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LANGUAGE QUIZ Test your Spanish smarts! Use your mouse to choose the correct answer from the three given choices. PIXEL PICKER See how many Spanish words you can remember. Type in the correct word before the answer fades in. MYSTERY WORD Let’s stretch your Spanish spelling ability. Type in the answer before your five chances are up. SNEAKY SNAKE Feed the snake with the correct missing letter, in order to complete the Spanish word. CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. Keep your DeskPro™ clean by wiping it with
