Etoys Quick Start Guide

Squeakland’s Etoys is a programming environment that allows you to create your own games, art, animated storybooks, and presentations among many other tasks. The main purpose of the software is to educate users through creativity and excitement. This software is used primarily on laptops provided by the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) nonprofit group although it is usable on almost any computer. If you are using a computer not provided by OLPC, you will need to download Etoys. This guide will illustrate the primary functions of Etoys for the beginner user and each function’s steps.

To Download/Install Etoys

1.   Open your internet browser

2.   Enter URL  http://squeakland.org/download/

3.   Choose the appropriate download for your operating system (Windows, Mac, Mobile)

4.   Choose to “Save” the program

5.   Locate saved Etoys file

Note: If web browser does not prompt you to select a save location then Etoys is automatically placed in your download folder.

6.   Double‐Click Etoys to run installer

7.   Select “Yes” for user account control warning

8.   Agree to Etoys Licensing agreement

9.   Choose Etoys software destination

Note: Default destination is recommended.

10. Select Install button

11. Once progress bar reaches Complete, select Close button

To Open Etoys

1.    Locate the Etoys icon on your desktop and double click

Note: Depending on where the software program was saved after downloading, you may need to access the program via your computer Start Menu.

To Navigate Interface

1. Tool BarUse to navigate within Etoys Gallery, Projects, Tutorials and Demos, and Home	10. Full ScreenExpand the Etoys screen area
2. Help ButtonAccess quick guides for toolbar options	11. Load Project ButtonFind and load another project
3. Etoys Project CarSample project created with Etoys	12. Save Project ButtonSave and publish a project
4. Name of Current Project WindowDisplay current project or Type another project	13. Quit EtoysClose the Etoys application without saving your project
5. Previous Project ButtonNavigate to previous project	14. Hide Tool Bar ButtonHide and display Tool Bar
6. Next Project ButtonNavigate to next project	15. Collection of Sample Projects CloudView sample projects and games created withEtoys
7. Make A Painting ButtonCreate shapes, drawings, or recolor	16. Start Your Own Project CloudDisplay a blank canvass to begin
8. Supplies ButtonCreate sound, movement, and scripts	17. Start A Quick Tutorial CloudView an Etoys tutorial or demonstration
9. Language ButtonSelect desired language	18. Etoys Project Car Tool BarView how the Etoys car moves