Oregon Scientific 18032 User manual

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Accelerator
Eclipse Plus
For the next generation
For Ages 6 & UP

Dear Parent/Guardian,
Thank you for choosing the Oregon Scientific Accelerator Eclipse Plus.
Designed and engineered with extreme precision,
the Accelerator Eclipse Plus 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 and logical reasoning.
The Accelerator Eclipse Plus provides a dependable and
realistic introduction to computers and
encourages creativity and independent learning.
Learning with Oregon Scientific is so much fun!

Chapter 8 11
Scrolling
Chapter 9 12
Games and Game Codes
Spelling 12
Vocabulary 13
Grammar 14
Keyboarding Skills 15
Math 16
Memory 18
Logic 20
Games 21
Music 23
Tools 24
Chapter 10 26
Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents able of Contents
Chapter 1 1
About your Accelerator Eclipse Plus
Chapter 2 3
Getting Started
Chapter 3 5
Useful Features and Controls
Chapter 4 7
Game Selection
Chapter 5 8
Game Rules
Chapter 6 9
Two-Player Mode
Chapter 7 10
Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer

The Accelerator Eclipse Plus is supplied
with the following parts.
Please contact your retailer should any
parts be missing.
1 - Unit
2 - Mouse
3 - Mouse Pad
4 - Instruction Manual
1
About your Accelerator Eclipse Plus
Features
60 Activities
• 17 Vocabulary/Spelling/
Grammar
• 22 Math/Logic/Memory
• 12 Games/Music
• 9 Tools and Keyboarding
Skills
Multimedia
• Large LCD Display
• Digital Sound
Expandability
• Increase learning potential
with our Expansion Cards
(each sold separately)
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
UNIT
LCD
Screen
Expansion Card
Drive
Instruction
Manual
Keyboard
Mouse Pad
Mouse

2
Unit
Mouse Jack
Expansion Card
Drive
AC Adaptor
Jack
Battery Cover
Speaker
LCD Panel
(Viewing angle adjustable)
Re-set Button

3
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.
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Getting Started The Accelerator Eclipse Plus operates on 4 AA size batteries (not included) or a 9V AC adaptor
(sold separately).
+
-
AC Adaptor Connection
Plug the adaptor into the adaptor jack (center posi-
tive type) at the back, right side of the unit. Plug
the adaptor into a wall outlet.
Please turn off the unit before plugging in the
AC adaptor. Otherwise the unit may be
damaged.
Battery Installation
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.

4
Auto-off
The learning PC will automatically turn itself off after about a few of no input from the player.
Mouse Connection
Ensure the unit is turned OFF. Lift the mouse jack port cover at
the back of the unit and plug the mouse into the mouse jack.
To ensure the mouse is kept clean, keep it on a clean mouse pad.
Cleaning and Maintenance
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
Turn the mouse upside down and unscrew the small screw to open the cover.
Take the ball out, wipe the ball and the inside of the mouse with a dry cloth to clean out all the dust.
Starting the Accelerator Eclipse Plus
Turn on your Accelerator Eclipse Plus using the [On/Off] button
located at the upper right corner of the keyboard.
At the end of your session, remember to turn off the power using
the [On/Off] button at the upper left corner of the keyboard.
Mouse Jack
When your Accelerator
Eclipse Plus is not in use
the keyboard can be stored
on the back of the unit.

5
Adjusting the Keyboard Cable Length
The keyboard cable can be shortened by winding it
through the cable routing at the bottom of the unit.
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Useful Features and Controls
The Keyboard
The keyboard operates in the same way as a real computer keyboard.
The Mouse
Move the mouse in the direction that you want to move the arrow cursor and click the left button on the desired
selection. (See Chapter 7 -- How to Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer).
The Cursor Buttons
The directional cursor buttons are used to make a selection in some games. The [PgUp] and [PgDn] buttons function
as the left and right mouse buttons respectively.
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.

6
Expansion Cards (sold separately)
Do not scratch or damage the metal contact plate of the Expansion Card.
Only insert Accelerator Eclipse Plus Expansion Cards into the Expansion Card drive.
1. Plug the Accelerator Eclipse Plus Expansion Card into the Expansion Card drive on the
right side of the unit.
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.
Name of Expansion Card Activities
Grammar Card Magic Act, Mark-It, Sounds Like
Spelling Card Hear Here, Word Compactor, Space Escape
Vocabulary Card Net Work, Plural-Eyes, Top Hat
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.
N.B.: If you purchase an older Expansion Card the activities written on the card will not match the actual
expanded activities. The above list is the correct version.
Expansion Card
Drive