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NC200

General

Does the NC200 come with a warranty?

NOAH offers a one-year limited warranty on your NC200 from date of purchase.

Will NOAH provide updates for the NC200?

Yes, check NOAH’s website (http://en.noahedu.com.cn/) for periodic updates.

My NC200 shut off in the middle of upgrading! Help!

Calm down, there’s most likely been no damage. Simply check your upgrade.bin file on your SD card, make sure the NC200 is plugged into an external power source, and re-insert the SD card with the upgrade file into your NC200 to re-upgrade.

If I return my NC200 to its default settings, will all my files and personal information be deleted?

Yes, so if you’re returning the NC200 to its default settings, make sure you have copies of all files and personal information before doing so!

Study

What are the main features of the Study section?

The Study section includes Courses by topic complete with videos and exercises, a complete guide for learning Pinyin (the phonetic spelling of Chinese words), interactive tutorials for writing Chinese Characters, vocabulary lists with pictures, Test and sentence building sections to check your progress, and multimedia learning features.

Are there audio examples of how to pronounce Chinese words?

Absolutely. Not only is there a complete audiovisual guide to Pinyin which lets you hear the sounds, see how to form your mouth to make them, and gives you feedback on your pronunciation, but all lessons and vocabulary lists also have audio and videos to boot.

What level are the Chinese courses?

There are courses for all levels from a beginner who has never heard a word of Chinese before to advanced learners. There are also difficulty settings on the various games and activities to provide a suitable challenge for any level.

Do the lessons teach functional Chinese, or mostly vocabulary lists?

Do the lessons teach functional Chinese, or mostly vocabulary lists?

Can I substitute formal study with these courses?

While you are certainly free to do so, NOAH suggests that these courses be used as excellent supplemental material rather than formal study. These courses are, however, excellent as reference material and as a resource for basic Chinese study.

Travel

What are the main features of the travel section?

The travel section includes a Practical Chinese section with loads of useful travel phrases by category, a full China Guide for traveling including hotel and restaurant information for your destinations, Survival Chinese for getting around, easy to navigate city maps, and fun reference materials about China such as cultural explanations in the e-Magazine and 2008 Olympics information in the e-Book.

Does the NC200 include advice on accommodations, dining, etc?

It does indeed. In the China Guide section, you can browse destinations, hotels, and restaurants all over China and choose those which are suitable for you. The descriptions include prices and contact information to help make your life easier!

How many cities does the travel guide cover?

The travel guide covers over 150 attractions in approximately 100 cities throughout China.

When was this guide written? Will it be up to date for the 2008 Olympics?

This travel guide was researched and written in 2008, mere months before the 2008 Olympics, making it ideal for use throughout the Olympics and afterwards.

Is there a search function for all those hotels and restaurants?

Absolutely. We wouldn’t think of making you trudge through all those pages of restaurants. Simply navigate to the search function near the top of the screen, and you will be able to perform searches on hotels, restaurants, and attractions.

Dictionary

Can I look up a word using English as well as Chinese?

You can look up a word using English, as well as a number of other languages, to get the Chinese translation, and vice-versa.

How do I look up a character if I don’t know how to pronounce it?

If you know how to pronounce the Chinese word, you can enter the pronunciation to find the English translation. If you do not know the pronunciation, you can use your stylus to write the character on the screen and the device will recognize your writing!

What’s the numeric lookup method?

The numeric lookup method is the method used in older style Chinese dictionaries, where the stroke counts of the character’s radical is used to look up the locale of the character. If you have never used this method, just stick to pinyin and handwriting, they’re both much simpler.

Is there a way to save words or phrases I have looked up in order to access them more easily later?

Yes and yes. You can even build your own dictionary bank with words you have saved. This doesn’t just go for the dictionary; you can make notes for yourself and save things you find useful or that pique your interest all over the device from useful phrases to destinations, restaurants and hotels in the travel section!

Is English the only language represented on the NC200?

No. The World Languages section provides 2-way dictionaries between Chinese and Japanese, French, Russian, German, and Spanish.

Will I be able to download and use other dictionaries besides the ones pre-loaded on my NC200?

Yes. Check the NOAH website for additional dictionaries, lessons, and other updates and supplemental material to keep your NC200 working better and longer!

PDA

Can I store my own music and videos, etc?

The PDA is fully equipped with video, audio and flash players, a voice recorder, and photo albums, plus a painting program and memo section. Load up anything you need while on the go!

Can I use the NC200 as a flash drive?

Absolutely. Simply connect the NC200 to your computer with the USB cable and copy the files to the NC200, then disconnect from your computer. You can now transfer your files like you would with a flash drive.

Does the NC200 video player support divx files?

The video player does indeed support divx files, up to version 3.x and some 5.x files.

Tools

What are the main features of tools?

Here you can customize all of your settings, keep track of your schedule, set alarms or a stopwatch, and find useful tools such as a calculator, and currency and measurement conversion tables.

Charging the Device

How long does it take to fully charge the device?

Charging the device will require 3 to 4 hours. The device will charge faster if not in use, but can of course be used while charging.

Must I fully drain the battery before recharging the device?

No. The NC200 uses a Lithium-ion battery that need not be fully drained before charging

How long does the battery last?

A full charge will power the device for 4 to 8 hours.

NP1100

What English learning resources does the NP1100 provide?

Includes Riverdeep multimedia learning content and Pocket English; an innovative and efficient English teaching program enabling students to practice listening, speaking, writing and translating all in a single interface.

Which 5 authoritative dictionaries are in the NP1100?

Longman Bilingual Dictionary/ Modern Chinese Dictionary (Bilingual)/ New English-Chinese Dictionary (New Century Edition)/ Concise Ancient Chinese Dictionary/Multi-languages dictionary(Includes Japanese, Korean, French and Russian).

Is there connectivity for downloading study materials?

Yes, It has USB interface for downloading and charging.

Does the NP1100 have a search engine to aid learning?

Noah NP1100 has added even more learning material in the search engine; including Chinese, Math, Physics, Chemistry, English, History, and Politics providing a resource which enable students in China to find the answers they’re looking for.