Oregon Scientific SMARTGLOBE User manual

For ages 5 to Adult

About Your SmartGlobe™Kit
Getting Started
AC/DC adapter connection
Auto off
Low battery indicator
PC requirements
Key functions
Activities
Touch
Compare
Find
Knowledge
Sound Options
Built-in speaker
Base speaker
Headphones
Register Your SmartGlobe™
Access code
SmartGlobe™PC program installation
Register and update your SmartGlobe™
How to Renew Your Internet Subscription
Bonus
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing SmartGlobe™by Oregon Scientific.
We hope that this product will help you and your family learn more about the
world we live in, whilst developing an interest in geography, history and the
different cultures around the world. As a truly international company,
all of us at Oregon Scientific take a personal interest in designing products
that help both children and adults understand more about
our global neighbours. It is our goal to teach you something new and inspiring that might
change your perspective on the world. SmartGlobe™can be continually updated
by connecting the SmartGlobe™to the Internet via a USB cable.
We hope that every day brings a new adventure to your world from using SmartGlobe™.
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About Your SmartGlobe™Kit
Your SmartGlobe™is supplied with the following parts; please contact
Oregon Scientific if any parts are missing.
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Back
Front
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Key functions
• Player
Touch this icon to select up to four players in the “Find” activities.
• Pause
Touch this icon if you would like to pause the game. Touch it again to
resume your game.
• Repeat
Touch this icon to repeat a question or instruction prompt.
• Volume
To raise the volume, touch [ ]
To lower the volume, touch [ ]
• Demo
Touch this icon to listen to a demonstration of some of the exciting
features and games on your SmartGlobe™.
• Local Map
To use the Australia map, push in the drawer at the bottom of the base and it will pop out, enough for you
to pull it out by its sides. To close the drawer, push it back in until it clicks again.
PC requirements
• Windows Vista/XP
• 1 GHz or above 32-bit (x86) processor
• 512 MB RAM or above
• 50 MB of available hard disk space
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Getting Started
Your SmartGlobe™base uses 4 AA alkaline batteries, which are
installed in the back of the base as shown. It is also equipped with an
AC/DC adapter connection, which allows the base speaker to work
without batteries.
Your smart pen uses 2 AAA alkaline batteries. To open the battery
cover, remove the screw on the back of the pen with a coin
and then pull it open from the top as shown. Once you have
installed the batteries in the pen, remove the plastic tag from the
back of the pen located next to the reset button. The tag is only for
demo use.
Turn on the smart pen by pressing the button.
AC/DC adapter connection
Please remove the batteries from the base unit before plugging in the
AC/DC adapter to prevent damaging the unit. Plug the adapter into the
adapter jack (center positive type) at the rear side of the unit. Plug the
adapter into a wall outlet.
Auto off
The smart pen will automatically shut off after a few minutes if it is
not being used, and the base speaker can only be used when plugged
into the smart pen.
Low battery indicator
Aflashing red LED light indicates that the smart pen is running out of
batteries.
Note: The clock in smart pen will be inaccurate when out of batteries for over
2 minutes. Should this occur, please replace with new batteries and set the
clock by connecting the smart pen to the computer and updating the
SmartGlobe™information.
Caution
•Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.
• Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type.
• Remove batteries from the unit if the unit is not going to be used for
a long time.
• Remove all batteries when replacing.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before being
charged.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• The base unit must not be connected to a power supply greater than 6V
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• Due to AC/DC adapter connection - Not suitable for children under 3
years of age. Use only under adult supervision.
•Any safety isolating adaptor to be used with the toy should be
regularly examined for potential hazard, such as damage to the cable
or cord, plug, or enclosure of other parts. In the event of such damage,
the toy must not be used until the damage has been properly removed.
•The adaptor is not a toy
• CD or DVD-ROM drive
• USB port
• Internet Access

Find
To play a search game, touch one of the ‘Find’ categories with your smart pen. The
SmartGlobe™will tell you to find certain places on the map, and you must answer the
questions as quickly as you can. Each activity has 3 different levels, and for each level the
player must answer the required number of questions correctly. Players need to answer the
questions within the time limit; the time limit varies depending on the age group the
player has selected. The “Ultimate Challenge” game is a combination of questions from
all the other categories.
Note: Use the local map to answer the questions about local places.
This table shows the time limit of each game for each age group.
This table shows the number of correct answers required from the player to advance to a higher level.
Activities
Touch
To learn about a country, use the tip of the smart pen to touch one of the 'Touch' categories on the activity
panel (located on the base), and then use the smart pen to point to a place on the globe. To learn more about
a particular country, use the smart pen to touch a different category on the activity panel, and touch the
country again.
Compare
To compare information between two places, such as distances, flying times, and exchange
rates, choose a category under ‘Compare,’ and then touch two countries on the globe one
after the other. The smart pen will even let you compare places on the Australia map with
places on the main Globe.
Note: The time function will only be accurate once you have registered and updated the smart pen;
see pages 9 and 10 for instructions. Also, the exchange rates will be based on those automatically
updated at the time of your last download.
TOUCH
Continent Time Weather
Name Area Features
Capital Highest Point History
Leader Geography Language
Population Currency National Anthem
Compare
Population
Area
Currency
Time
Distance
Flying Time
Find
Continents
Countries
Capitals
Cities
Local Places
Ultimate Challenge
Game/Age Age 5-8 Age 9-14 Age 15+
Continents 90 seconds 60 seconds 45 seconds
Countries 120 seconds 90 seconds 60 seconds
Capitals 120 seconds 90 seconds 60 seconds
Cities 120 seconds 90 seconds 60 seconds
Local Places 120 seconds 90 seconds 60 seconds
Ultimate Challenge 120 seconds 90 seconds 60 seconds
Age/Level Age 5-8 Age 9-14 Age 15+
Level 1 1 question 2 questions 2 questions
Level 2 2 questions 2 questions 3 questions
Level 3 3 questions 3 questions 3 questions
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Knowledge
For up-to-date World News, Amazing Facts and Earth Facts, touch an icon with the smart pen under the
‘Knowledge’ column.
Earth Facts
Each time you select the Earth Facts icon, you will hear facts about the Earth.
Amazing Facts
To explore amazing facts in our world, use the tip of the smart pen to touch Amazing Facts on the activity
panel (located on the base), and then use the smart pen to point to a place on the globe.
World News
Each time you select the World News icon, you will hear up-to-date World News. Updates are available; see
“Register and update your SmartGlobe™” on the page 9 and 10 for details.
Sound Options
Your SmartGlobe™can be used in three different sound modes:
Built-in speaker
With the smart pen’s built-in speaker.
Base speaker
With the larger, louder speaker in the base; just use the speaker
cable to connect the pen to the speaker jack.
Headphones
With headphones connected to the smart pen.
Speaker
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Register Your SmartGlobe™
Your new SmartGlobe™is not only ready to be used right out of the box, but can also be customized by age
level and can receive new educational content updated by Oregon Scientific editors.
Note: It is recommended that you register your SmartGlobe™in order to download the latest information for your Globe.
Access code
Your SmartGlobe™has a personal access code (located on this page and the back of the CD-ROM cover) that
will allow you to use our Internet services, which are free for one year from the time you begin using them. But
before you get started, you need to register and activate the access code. The condition of this free service is
that you must register the SmartGlobe™within 12 months after buying the SmartGlobe.
SmartGlobe™PC program installation
Windows Vista and Windows XP
Note: Before the installation, please connect your PC to the internet.
1. Insert the SmartGlobe™CD-ROM into the disc drive of your PC.
2. A window will pop up, and the program will guide you through the installation process.
*If the window does not pop up, you can download the latest program at the following website:
http://smartglobe.oregonscientific.com/updates/auversion.html
3. After the installation process, connect the smart pen to your computer using the USB cable provided.
4. Your PC will recognize the smart pen and complete the driver installation.
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For further updates, click on the Oregon Scientific logo on your toolbar and follow the directions on
your screen. Through our server, you will be able to change your age group, language version and
download the latest information, including World News.
Note: Please turn off the Firewall before downloading the new data.
Warning: Do not unplug the smart pen while downloading the data otherwise it may damage the smart pen.
Restart your PC or reinstall the download program if you encounter download failure several times.
* As a result of our efforts to continually improve our products, the actual screen displays from the product may differ slightly
from the diagrams shown.
Register and update your SmartGlobe™
1) After the installation, a web page will open up; please fill in the information and enter the Access Code
(located on page 9 and the back of the CD-ROM cover).
2) You can now download the latest information from our server. Follow the on-screen instructions on the PC
control panel to update your SmartGlobe™.
1) Connect the smart pen to your computer using the USB
cable provided.
2) Apanel will pop up.
3) Select an age group or language. (Default is age 5-8,
AU English). When a language is selected, the flag
icon will light up.
4) Press the “Download” button to download the latest
version from the Server.
5) Unplug the smart pen when it shows “Download Completed”.

Oregon Scientific Australia Pty Limited
Level 10, 30 Clarence Street,
Sydney, NSW 2000
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.oregonscientific.com.au
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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 numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada”
SAP: 3001000832
Included in your SmartGlobe™kit are flags from around the world. You can use your smart pen to
touch each flag and learn about the places they represent. When you've learned all the flags, you can
test your knowledge by guessing the country and then check your answer with the smart pen.
Your smart pen and all cables should be checked regularly for damage to avoid the danger of an
electric shock. Do not use them if they are damaged.
Always remove the batteries and disconnect the power supply before cleaning. Do not attempt to
dismantle any part of the product, and only use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
Do not get SmartGlobe™or any of its parts wet, and be sure that your hands and the tip of the
smart pen are clean before touching the globe surface; otherwise, the smart pen may fail to read
information from the Globe.
As this product is updateable, prompts, instructions and game functions may change as we
continue to improve SmartGlobe™and its user interface. We would be happy to receive your
comments and suggestions, and appreciate your feedback. Feel free to contact us at
[email protected], or visit us at www.oregonscientific.com/smartglobe.
Bonus
Note: All SmartGlobe™data is for reference only, and is not intended to be used as a source for
academic or professional research.
Contact Information
Cleaning and Maintenence
How to Renew Your Internet Subscription
Your SmartGlobe™purchase includes unlimited download services for one year from the
date of registration.
You will be reminded to renew your subscription 30 days before it expires.
Press the ‘Renew now’ button on the control panel window, and you will be directed to a web
site through which you can renew your subscription.
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