Oregon Scientific 17078 User manual

For Ages 5 & UP
For Ages 5 & UP
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Dear Parent/Guardian,
Thank you for choosing The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator.
Designed and engineered with extreme precision,
The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator is packed full of learning,
offering stimulating games and activities that
make an invaluable contribution to your child’s development.
Some of the activities to further your child’s skills include language,
mathematics, music, memory, logical reasoning and general knowledge.
The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator provides a dependable and
realistic introduction to computers and
encourages creativity and independent learning.
Learning with The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator is so much fun!
Hot Wheels, flame logo, and the color "Hot Wheels blue", and associated trademarks
designated by
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are U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc. © 2001 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Table of ContentTable of Contents
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Chapter 1
About The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator
Chapter 2
Getting Started
Chapter 3
Useful Features and Controls
Chapter 4
Game Selection
Chapter 5
Game Rules
Chapter 6
Two-Player Mode
Chapter 7
Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer
Chapter 8
Scrolling
Chapter 9
Games and Game Codes
Spelling
Word
Vocabulary
Math
Games
Memory
Logic
Keyboarding
Tools
Chapter 10
Trouble Shooting
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Chapter 1Chapter 1
About your Hot Wheels™Accelerator
Your Hot Wheels™Accelerator
is supplied with the following parts.
Please contact your retailer if any
parts are missing.
1 - Unit
2 - Mouse
3 - Mouse Pad
4 - Instruction Manual
Unit
Mouse
Mouse Pad
Instruction
Manual
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2
3
Volume
Switch
Speaker
Game
Menu
Safety Catch
LCD
Screen
Left Mouse
Button Right
Mouse
Button
Contrast
Switch
Keyboard
Mouse Jack
Expansion Card
Drive
Left
Cursor Button
Right
Cursor
Button
Directional
Cursor
Button
Features
50 Activities
• 17 Vocabulary/
Spelling/Grammar
• 12 Math/Logic
• 12 Games/Memory
• 9 Computer Skills/
Tools
Multimedia
• Digital Sound/
Animation
•  Interactivity
Hot Wheels™
Accelerator
Expandability
• Expand learning
potential with our
Expansion Cards
(each sold separately)
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Handle
AC Adaptor
Jack
Battery Cover
Battery
Cover
Handle
Top
Battery and Adaptor
Requirements
Mouse
Jack
Expansion Card
Drive
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Exterior Functions

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The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator operates on 4 AA size batteries (not included) or a 9V AC adaptor (sold separately).
1. Make sure the unit is turned off.
2. Using a Phillips-head 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
or the adaptor is plugged in.)
Chapter 2Chapter 2
Getting Started
Battery Installation
AC Adaptor Connection
Plug the adaptor into the adaptor jack
(center positive type) on the left side
of the unit. Plug the adaptor into a
wall outlet.
Auto-off
The learning PC will automatically turn itself off after about 5 minutes of no input from the player.
Caution
• Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new
batteries.
• Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended.
• Remove all batteries when replacing.
• Remove batteries from the unit if the unit is not going to be
used for long periods of time.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not 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.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
Caution
• The unit must not be connected to a power supply greater than 9V.
• Only use the recommended adaptor.
• The adaptor is not a toy.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Toys liable to be cleaned with liquid are to be disconnected
from the transformer before cleaning.

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Mouse Connection
Cleaning and Maintenance
Starting The Hot Wheels
TM
Accelerator
1. Ensure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack on the right side of the unit.
3. Turn the unit ON.
4. To ensure the mouse is kept clean, keep it on a clean mouse pad.
The unit should be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of such
damage, the unit must not be used with the adaptor 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.
Cleaning the Mouse
Use a philips screw driver to open the mouse-ball cover. Remove the ball and wipe it
and the inside of the mouse with a dry cloth. Then secure the cover with the screw.
Open the unit by pushing the safety catch located on the front of the unit.
Turn on The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator using the [On] button located on the lower left of the keyboard.
At the end of your session, remember to turn off the power using the [Off] button on the lower left of the
keyboard. (Attention: The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator has no data storage capacity.)
Mouse Jack

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Chapter 3Chapter 3
Useful Features and Controls
Expansion Cards
The Keyboard
The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator features a fully functional computer keyboard.
The Mouse
Move the mouse in the direction that you want to move the cursor arrow.
(see How to Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer)
The Cursor Buttons
Use these buttons to control the cursor arrow. Press the arrowheads on the directional cursor button to indicate the
direction you want the cursor arrow to go. Then press either the left or the right cursor button to enter your selection.
Cursor Arrow
The mouse or the cursor buttons can control the cursor arrow.
The Flashing Cursor
This shows you the position in which the next keyboard entry will appear.
Do not scratch or damage the metal contact plate of the Expansion Card.
Only insert Expansion Cards into the Expansion Card drive.
1. Plug the Expansion Card into the Expansion Card drive on the
right side of the unit.
(sold separately)

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The current activity is interrupted and the Expansion Card animation begins.
After the title screens, a menu screen appears. On this menu screen are two direction
icons and a title of one of the activities included on the Expansion Card.
2. Use the arrow cursor or directional cursor button to scroll through the titles.
3. Press [Enter] to play the displayed activity.
Expansion questions for the following activities are included on each Expansion Card.
While the Expansion Card is plugged in, only those activities included on the Expansion Card are available. To
play other games in the learning PC, unplug the Expansion Card. Press [Game Code] to go to the Game Code
screen, and enter a game code from the Game Menu.
Name of Expansion Card
Word Fun
Spelling Fun
Vocabulary Fun
Activities
Capitalization, Punctuation, Phonetic Recognition
Spelling Rules, Phonetic Recognition, Word Formation
Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Recognition
Demo
Volume
When the [Demo] button is pressed, you will be shown a demonstration of some of the exciting features and activities
on The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator.
You may adjust the volume to a lower setting.
The volume switch is located at the lower left corner of the screen.
Volume
Switch