VTech XL Series - Manual

2 Back PREPARATION GETTING STARTED Please remove tab from the backup battery cover located on the back ofClassMaster™ Notebook before playing, otherwise the saved information might belost. CONNECTING THE MOUSE • Make sure the unit is off. • Locate the mouse port on the back of the unit and plug the ...

3 BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is OFF . 2. Open the battery cover on the bottom of the unit. 3. Inser t 4 new “AA” batter ies (UM-3 / LR6) as illustrated. DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES in this unit. 4. Close the battery cover. NOTE: Remove all pre-installed batteries and the useof ...

4 AC ADAPTOR Use VTech ® or any standard adaptor complying with EN61558 DC 9V 300mA AC centre-positive adaptor. USING THE AC ADAPTOR 1. Make sure the unit is OFF . 2. Locate the adaptor jack on the left side of the unit. 3. Insert the adaptor plug into the unit’s adaptor jack. 4. Plug the adaptor in...

6 MOUSE Once the mouse is installed, you may move the cursor around the screen freely. Themouse has a roller ball in it; therefore, it should be used on a clean, flat surface. Themouse is compatible with VTech ® products only. CONNECTING THE MOUSE • Make sure the unit is off. • Locate the mouse port...

7 PLAYER GUIDE SPECIAL ICONS Caps Lock: Indicates capital letters locked or unlocked Insert: Indicates whether you are typing overexisting information or inserting new info Power: Indicates the unit is on or off CONTRAST/VOLUME CONTROL BUTTON • Slide the Volume control to adjust the loudness of the ...

8 KEYBOARD & CURSOR PAD Here are some special function keys: Esc Tab Caps Lock Shift Symbol Insert Alt Space Action Backspace Delete Enter Help Arrow Keys Cursor Pad Press to exit the current activity Press to move the blinking cursor forward Press to type in capital letters, press again to type...

9 BASIC OPERATION MOVING THE CURSOR FROM ONE FIELD TO ANOTHER To move the cursor between fields, categories or folders, you can: • Use the mouse or Cursor pad to click on the area you want to go • Press the Tab key. • Press the Up or Down Direction keys. OR • Press the Enter key. CONFIRMING A SELECT...

10 INTRODUCTION TO COMMON COMMANDS Here are some of the most common commands used in our unit: Menu Item New Edit Delete Delete All Save Save As Print Cut Paste Copy Find/Replace Sort IrSend IrReceive Functions Create a new document Change, delete, or add new text to a selected record Remove selecte...

11 COPYING/CUTTING AND PASTING TEXT Press the Shift key + the Direction keys to highlight the text you want to copy. Press theAction key and select the Copy command or select Cut command from the Action menu.After you have copied the text, place the cursor in the field you want the text to appear.Pr...

12 MANAGING YOUR PROGRAMS OPEN A PROGRAM The ClassMaster™ Notebook helps you organize by saving programs in files. To open program, open the folder first, then you’ll see the folder’s programs displayed on the screen.Select the program you want to use by moving the cursor with your mouse or the arro...

13 SIMPLE CALCULATOR The simple calculator lets you solve everydaym a t h p r o bl e m s o f a d d i t i o n , s u b t ra c t i o n ,multiplication and division. Use the mouse toclick on the calculator buttons or use thekeyboard to enter numbers and math symbols.Then click the “=” button or press En...

14 SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR This is an advanced, fully functional calculatorthat allows you to calculate square roots, sine,cosine and more. Use the mouse or keyboardto perform calculations just like the simplecalculator. Below you'll find a description of themore advanced functions and buttons: Button...

15 ADVANCED WORD PROCESSOR Got a school research project or book report? Want to write a note or letter? Use AdvancedWord Processor to create, save and edit all your text-based documents. To save, selectthe Save command and you'll be able to open it later. Or select the Print command to printit out....

16 Set Alignment for Your Text: Set alignment for selected text with the following: : Left-aligns the selected content or left justifies new text : Centers the selected content or center new text. : Right-aligns the selected content or right justifies new text : Creates a numbered list : Creates a b...

18 GEOMETRY Want a geometry refresher? At random, a 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional object willappear and you’ll be asked to find its area,perimeter or volume. Input your answer bytyping in the number then press the button to confirm your answer. For a hint on how toapproach the problem, press the bu...

19 DOMINO CRISIS A fun game that tests your reactions as itchallenges your mathematical skills. The objectof Domino Crisis is to eliminate dominos. Usethe Up and Down arrow keys to move the flyingdomino. You can rotate the flying domino bypressing the Enter or Space key. When youmatch dominos with t...

23 TRIVIA R e a d y t o p r o v e w h a t y o u k n o w ? T h i schallenging trivia game tests your knowledgeof Sports, Entertainment and more. First selectthe topic you want to be tested on. Then you’llbe given a series of multiple-choice questions.Use the mouse, cursor pad or the arrow keysto move...

24 MY WORLD ADDRESS BOOK Address Book helps you keep track of yourfriends and family by storing their names,phone numbers, e-mail address and otherinformation. Use the mouse, cursor pad orarrow keys to move among entries, then pressEnter to open a record. At any time you canselect the New command fr...

27 CREATIVITY CREATION STATION C r e a t e yo u r ow n c r e a t u r e w i t h C r e a t i o nStation. Then use IR and send it to your friendwhile you chat. To create a new character,press the New button or select the Newcommand from Action menu, then enter thename of character and select the compon...

30 ACCESSORIES MY SETUP My Setup in the Accessories folder lets you customize your ClassMaster™ Notebook . Set the date and time, adjust the tracking speed of the mouse, change skin, sound andother settings. Open My Setup and use the mouse or arrow keys and press Enter tochoose the feature you want ...

31 SYSTEM Select this category to change the screenwallpaper, program icons and select thenumber format. You can turn the Intro and MainAnimations on or off and set the timing for Auto-sleep. MOUSE/KEY With the Mouse/Key category, you can set thetracking speed of your mouse. You can alsoprogram the ...

32 FILE AND UPLOAD MANAGER File and Upload Manager lets you organizeand transfer files. Select the file you want toupload then press the Upload button. Pressthe Sync key so that the file can be transferred.To open a program, select it and press Launch.You can delete a file by selecting it andpressin...

33 Sync “Syncing” is the process of connecting your ClassMaster™ Notebook to your computer. It exchanges and updates information between your ClassMaster™ Notebook and your personal computer. Changes you make on your ClassMaster™ Notebook or your PC will appear in both places after the Sync process....

35 3. Now you can select the activities you want to add to your ClassMaster™ Notebook . To select an activity or file, click on it, and then click the Add to List button. The numberof activities and data you can add to ClassMaster™ Notebook is limited by the amount of available memory on your ClassM...

36 folder, select Options in the menu bar and click Set Personal Folder. When uploading files,if a file with the same name already exists in your Personal Folder, a new “ index number”will be automatically added after your filename to avoid overwriting. You can check thesync log for the filename use...

37 Effective Working Position for IR Communication 1. Make sure the IR lenses of the two units are facing to each other and at the same level. 2. It is recommended to have the best working distance between 5 cm and 45 cm ( 2 inches and 1.5 feet). 3. It is not recommended to work under direct sunligh...

38 TROUBLE SHOOTING 1. When I press the ON button, nothing happens • Make sure the power button is turned on and your unit is plugged in. • If you are using batteries, check to see if they are aligned correctly. 2. The low battery message keeps appearing • Back up your data to the Computer, then rep...

39 10. I cannot send and receive information with IR Communication • Make sure both devices are on and are directly pointed to each other without anyobstacles in the way. They should only be a few inches apart. • Make sure the receiving device has enough memory. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILIT...

40 FCC NOTICE This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy. It must be installed and usedproperly, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Otherwise, it may causeinterference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to complywithin the limits for a...