Oregon Scientific PT18 User manual

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For Ages 6 & UP
For the next generation
Accelerator
PC Trainer Plus
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Dear Parent/Guardian,
Thank you for choosing the Oregon Scientific Accelerator PC Trainer Plus.
Designed and engineered with extreme precision,
the Accelerator PC Trainer 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 PC Trainer Plus provides a dependable and
realistic introduction to computers and
encourages creativity and independent learning.
Learning with Oregon Scientific is so much fun!
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Chapter 8 10
Scrolling
Chapter 9 11
Games and Game Codes
Spelling 11
Vocabulary 12
Grammar 13
Keyboarding Skills 14
Math 15
Memory 17
Logic 19
Games 20
Music 22
Tools 23
Chapter 10 25
Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents able of Contents
Chapter 1 1
About your Accelerator PC Trainer Plus
Chapter 2 3
Getting Started
Chapter 3 4
Useful Features and Controls
Chapter 4 6
Game Selection
Chapter 5 7
Game Rules
Chapter 6 8
Two-Player Mode
Chapter 7 9
Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer
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Unit
Instruction Manual
1
4
Mouse Pad
Speaker
Right
Mouse
Button
Safety Catch
LCD
Screen
Contrast Switch
Keyboard
Left
Cursor
Button
DirectionalCursor
Button
Right
Cursor
Button
Volume
Switch
Mouse
2
3
Left Mouse
Button
Smart Card
Drive
For the next generation
Accelerator
PC Trainer Plus
The Accelerator PC
Trainer 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 PC Trainer Plus
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Features
60 Activities
• 17Vocabulary/Spelling/
Grammar
• 22 Math/Logic/Memory
• 12 Games/Music
• 9 Tools and Computer
Skills
Multimedia
• Large LCD Display
• Digital Sound
Expandability
• Increase learning potential
with our Expansion Cards
(each sold separately))
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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 PC Trainer 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 positive type) on the left side of the unit.
Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.
Pls. 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.
+
-
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Auto-off
The learning PC will automatically turn itself off after about 5 minutes of no input from the player.
Mouse Connection
Ensure the unit is turned OFF. Slide back the mouse jack 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 round mouse-ball cover in a counter-clockwise direction and lift 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 PC Trainer Plus
Turn on your Accelerator PC Trainer 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.
Mouse jack
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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.
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.
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Expansion Cards (sold separately)
Do not scratch or damage the metal contact plate of the Expansion Card.
Only insert Accelerator PC Trainer Plus Expansion Cards into the Expansion
Card drive.
1. Plug the Accelerator PC Trainer 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.
Smart Card
Drive
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Demo
When the [Demo] button is pressed, you will be shown a demonstration of some of the exciting features and activi-
ties in your Accelerator PC Trainer Plus .
Volume
The volume level can be adjusted between high, middle and low. To toggle the volume hold down the [Ctrl] key
and press F1.
Contrast
You can adjust the screen contrast to compensate for different lighting conditions.
Hold down the [Ctrl] key and press F2. Each time it is pressed the contrast will increase it until it reaches the
maximum level. Pressing the button again will make it return to the lowest contrast.
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Game Selection
You can select a game by pressing the [Esc] key and entering the two digit game code.
Game Selection
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