Oregon Scientific 14899 User manual

For Ages
3 to 6

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 1
About your AlphaByte Learning PC
Chapter 2 3
Getting Started
Chapter 3 5
Activity Rules
Chapter 4 6
Activities

Dear Parent/Guardian,
Thank you for buying the AlphaByte Learning PC.
Using the latest technology, Oregon Scientific aims to develop unparalleled electronic learning products
that make learning a lot more fun.
Designed by experts, our products are packed with unique interactive activities that
make an invaluable contribution to your child’s development.
As well as activities with specific objectives of furthering skills of language,
mathematics, music, memory, logical reasoning and general knowledge, the AlphaByte Learning PC
provides a safe and realistic introduction to computers and encourages creativity and independent learning.
When it comes to developing your child’s mind,
Oregon Scientific’s products help them achieve their potential.

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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003."
" Cet appareil mumérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada"
Notes

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Tualatin, OR 97062
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L e a r n i n g P C

1
Features
The unit features
10 activities
• 4 vocabulary / spelling
• 2 maths
• 2 logic
• 2 music
Multimedia
• Digital sound and
animation
Display
• Large LCD screen
• Automatic shut-down
Interface
• Individual A – Z
keyboard
• Number and musical
keys
Audio
• Friendly clear voice
on an advanced micro
processor
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
About your AlphaByte Learning PC
Speaker
The Oregon Scientific AlphaByte Learning PC
is supplied with the following parts.
Please contact your retailer should any
parts be missing.
1 - Unit
2 - Instruction Manual
LCD Screen
Activity Selector
Number/
Musical Note Keys
Instruction
Manual
Unit
Repeat Button
Letter Buttons
On/Off Button
Lock
Button

Unit
2
Sliding Handle
Battery Cover

3
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Getting Started
Battery Installation
1. Make sure the unit is turned off.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, open the battery cover
at the back of the unit.
3. Insert 4 "AA" batteries. (Note the correct polarity: +, - )
4. Replace the cover.
(The unit is automatically turned on as soon as the
batteries are installed.)
Caution
• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are
not to be mixed.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended are to be used.
• Remove all batteries when replacing.
• Remove batteries from the unit if the unit is not going to
be used for long periods.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy
before being charged. (if removable)
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision. (if removable)
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
Your Oregon Scientific AlphaByte Learning PC operates on 4 "AA" size batteries (not included).

Press the on /off button
4
Starting the AlphaByte Learning PC
Auto-off
Open the unit by sliding the two lock buttons towards you (located on both sides of the unit).
Turn on your AlphaByte Learning PC using the on/off button located on the bottom right of
the keyboard.
At the end of your session, remember to turn off the power by pressing the same button.
Cleaning and Maintenance
The unit should be regularly examined for damage to the enclosure and other parts. In the event of such damage, the
unit must not be used until the damage has been repaired. Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning.
Wipe the unit with a dry cloth.
• Do not get the unit wet.
• Do not dismantle the unit.
If there is no input on the unit for five minutes, the unit bids you good bye and automatically
turns itself off to conserve power. When you are ready to start playing again, just press the
on/off button to turn the unit back on.