User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC 14894

[. . . ] Chapter 1 About your Zip the Robot Learning PC Safety Catch Features Interactivity · Animated character · Challenges and praises 50 Activities · 17 Vocabulary/ Spelling/Grammar · 13 Math/Logic · 12 Games/Memory · 8 Computer Skills/ Tools Multimedia · Digital Sound/ Animation Expandability · Expand learning potential with our Smart Cards (each sold separately) Zip the Robot Learning PC is supplied with the following parts. 1 - Unit 2 - Mouse 3 - Mouse Pad 4 - Instruction Manual 5 - Key-chain Volume Switch Speaker Game Menu 1 Unit LCD Screen Contrast Switch Mouse Jack Left Mouse Button Left Cursor Button Instruction Manual 4 Keyboard Right Mouse Button Directional Cursor Button Key-chain 5 Right Cursor Button Smart Card Drive Mouse Pad 3 2 Mouse 1 Unit Handle Handle Mouse Jack Battery Cover Smart Card Drive AC Adaptor Jack Top Battery and Adaptor Requirements Battery Cover 2 Chapter 2 Getting Started Battery Installation 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, open the battery cover at the back of the unit. (The unit is automatically turned on as soon as the batteries are installed or the adaptor is plugged in. ) + - Your Zip the Robot Learning PC operates on 4 AA size batteries (not included) or a 9V AC adaptor (sold separately). Caution · Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. [. . . ] After a group of ten questions, the summary screen will show both players' scores and announce the winner. Chapter 7 Make a Selection and Submit Your In some games, you must select your answer from a list shown on the screen. Mouse Keys Arrow cursor Cursor Buttons 9 Method 1 1. Press the arrows on the directional cursor button to move the arrow cursor over the chosen object. Method 3 Press the letter key that corresponds to the choice. a > Spatter b > Platter c > Cider d > Sputter Method 4 In some cases, you do not need to make a selection. Use the keyboard to type in your answer at the flashing cursor. Type in the answer Method 5 Press [Enter] or either cursor button when the object you want to select is directly above the monkey's hand (Monkeyshines), the monster (Monster Mash) or under the dropper (Cap-it). MONKEY SHINES MONSTER MASH CAP-IT 10 Chapter 8 Scroll Sometimes there will be more information than can be displayed on the screen. Move the cursor arrow over the arrow tips on the scroll bar, and press the left cursor button. Chapter 9 Spelling (Games and Game Codes) (01) Plug It In Remember the animated vocabulary word presented by Zip the Robot. After the animation, the vocabulary word appears with a missing letter. Each space represents a letter. (01) (02) (03) 11 (04) Monkeyshines A word with an extra letter scrolls across the top of the screen. When the extra letter is directly above the monkey's hand, press [Enter] or either cursor button to remove it. (05) Sound Check An animated vocabulary word is briefly shown, and the word is said. From the four words shown on the screen, select the word that begins with the same sound. (06) Sir Plus Below the word shown, type in its plural form. (04) (05) (06) Word (07) Cap-it A sentence scrolls across the bottom of the screen. When the desired letter is underneath the dropper, press [Enter] or either cursor button so the magic potion will capitalize the letter. A sentence without the correct punctuation mark scrolls across the screen. Use the keys or the left cursor button to select the proper punctuation mark from the choices given below the sentence. (You can make the sentence scroll faster by pressing any key. ) (07) (08) (09) 12 (10) Double Dare Challenge your opponent to solve a mystery word. (17) Animal Tales Use the scroll arrows to the left and right of the screen to see more animals. Press [Enter] or either cursor button. (15) (16) (17) Math (These games will develop your arithmetic skills. ) (18) Addition Type the correct answer in the space provided. (18) 14 (19) Subtraction Type the correct answer in the space provided. (22) Drop In An equation with a missing number is shown on the left of the screen. Press [Enter] or either cursor button to select the number positioned below the hook. (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) Monster Mash An equation with a missing operation sign is shown, and a selection of operation signs (23) moves across the screen. When the operation sign is directly above the monster, press [Enter] or either cursor button. If you think the first equation is greater than the second one, then choose [>]. If you think the first equation is less than the second one, then choose [<]. [. . . ] Press [Enter]. (47) (47) (47) 21 Chapter 10 Trouble Shooting Before contacting an authorized service center at 1-800-853-8883, carry out the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. Difficult or no response from the mouse Is the ball of the mouse and mouse pad clean and free from dust?Black-out screen or abnormal display Disconnect the power supply by removing batteries or disconnecting the adaptor for at least 10 seconds before connecting the power supply again. [. . . ]