Oregon Scientific 18041 User manual

For Ages
5& UP
Learning PC

Dear Parent/Guardian,
Thank you for buying
Zip the Robot Plus 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,
Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC will provide a safe and realistic introduction to
computers and encourage creativity and independent learning.
When it comes to developing your child’s mind,
Oregon Scientific’s products help them achieve their potential.

Table of ContentTable of Contents
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Chapter 1
About your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC
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 9
Games and Game Codes
Spelling
Word
Vocabulary
Mathematics
Games
Memory
Logic
Keyboarding
Tools
Chapter 10
Trouble Shooting 22

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Chapter 1Chapter 1
About your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC
Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC is
supplied with the following parts.
Contact your retailer if any
parts are missing.
1 - Unit
2 - Mouse
3 - Mouse Pad
4 - Instruction Manual
Unit
Mouse
Mouse Pad
Instruction
Manual
1
2
4
3
Volume
Switch
Speaker
Game
Menu
Safety Catch
LCD
Screen
Left Mouse
Button Right
Mouse
Button
Contrast
Switch
Keyboard
Mouse Jack
Smart Card
Drive
Left
Cursor Button
Right
Cursor
Button
Directional
Cursor
Button
Features
Interactivity
•Animated character
•challenges and
praises
55 Activities
•19 Vocabulary/
Spelling/Word
•13 Mathematics/Logic
•13 Games/Memory
•10 Computer Skills/
Tools
Multimedia
•Digital Sound/
Animation
Expandability
•Expand learning
potential with our
Smart Cards
(each sold separately)

AC Adaptor
Jack
Battery Cover
Battery
Cover Top
Handset Jack
Mouse
Jack
Smart Card
Drive
2
Unit

+
-
3
Your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC 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 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
on the left side of the unit.
Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.
Auto-off
The learning PC will be automatically turned off after about 5 minutes of no input from the player.
Caution
•Don not mix different types of batteries or new and used
batteries.
•Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type as those
recommended.
•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.
•Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
•Removed rechargeable batteries from the toy
before being charging. (if removable)
•Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision. (if removable)
•Always remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
•Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
Caution
• Do not connect the unit to more than a 9V power supply.
• The unit must only be used with the recommended adaptor.
• The adaptor is not a toy.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Disconnect the unit from the transformer before cleaning
with a liquid.

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Mouse Connection
Cleaning and Maintenance
Starting Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC
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
Turn the round mouse-ball cover in counter-clockwise direction and lift open the cover.
Take the ball out, and wipe the ball and the inside of the mouse with a dry cloth cleaning out all the dust.
Open the unit by pushing the safety catch located on the front of the unit.
Turn on your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC 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: Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC has no data storage capacity.)
Mouse Jack

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Chapter 3Chapter 3
Useful Features and Controls
Smart Card
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 cursor arrow.
(see How to Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer)
The Cursor Buttons
Use these to control the cursor arrow. Press the arrowheads on the directional cursor
button to indicate the direction you want the cursor arrow to go . Press either the left
or the right cursor button to enter your selection.
Cursor Arrow
The mouse and the cursor buttons control the cursor arrow.
The Flashing Cursor
This indicates the position where keyboard entries appear.
Do not scratch or damage the metal contact plate of the Smart Card.
Only insert Oregon Scientific Smart Cards into the Smart Card drive.
1. Plug the Smart Card into the Smart Card drive on the right side of the unit.
(sold separately)

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The current activity is interrupted and the Smart Card animation begins.
Expansion questions for the following activities are included on each Smart Card.
Name of Smart Card
Word Fun
Spelling Fun
Vocabulary Fun
Activities
Art Smart, Punctuation Please, Rhyme Match
Leap Frog, Sound Aware, More Than One
Opposing Sides, Pair Up Animal Farm
Demo
Volume
When the [Demo] button is pressed, you are shown a demonstration of some of the exciting features and activities on
your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC.
You may adjust the volume to a lower setting.
The volume switch is located at the lower left of the screen.
Volume
Switch
While the Smart Card is plugged in, only those activities included on the Smart Card are available. To play other
games in the learning PC, unplug the Smart Card. Press [Game Code][ to go to Game Code screen, and enter a
game code from the Game Menu.

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Contrast
Game Selection
Depending on your surrounding lighting conditions, adjust the contrast for better
viewing. The contrast switch is located at the lower right of the screen.
Game Rules
Attempts
Game questions come in groups of 10. You are given 3 attempts to answer each question.
Points are awarded according to the number of attempts taken to answer each question correctly.
Time Limit
Each attempt to answer a question is timed (1 minute for levels 1-5, 30 seconds for level 6). If you are unable to
answer the question in the allotted time period, it is counted as an incorrect attempt. The clock resets after each
incorrect attempt.
Contrast
Switch
Chapter 4Chapter 4
Chapter 5Chapter 5
(These apply to most games.)
From the game menu above the keyboard, choose a game. When the Game Code screen
opens, enter the game code of the game you want to play. If no game is selected, Zip the
Robot Plus Learning PC automatically makes a selection for you. Press [Game Code] to
go back to the Game Code screen anytime you want to play another game. Game Selection