User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC 14899

[. . . ] As well as activities with specific objectives of furthering skills of language, mathematics, music, memory, logical reasoning and general knowledge, the AlphaByte Learning PC provides a safe and realistic introduction to computers and encourages creativity and independent learning. When it comes to developing your child's mind, Oregon Scientific's products help them achieve their potential. Notes 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. [. . . ] · Remove batteries from the unit if the unit is not going to be used for long periods. · Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged. (if removable) · Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. (if removable) · Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy. · The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. 3 Cleaning and Maintenance The unit should be regularly examined for damage to the enclosure and other parts. In the event of such damage, the unit must not be used until the damage has been repaired. · Do not dismantle the unit. Auto-off If there is no input on the unit for five minutes, the unit bids you good bye and automatically turns itself off to conserve power. When you are ready to start playing again, just press the on/off button to turn the unit back on. Starting the AlphaByte Learning PC Open the unit by sliding the two lock buttons towards you (located on both sides of the unit). Turn on your AlphaByte Learning PC using the on/off button located on the bottom right of the keyboard. At the end of your session, remember to turn off the power by pressing the same button. Press the on /off button 4 Chapter 3 Acitivity Rules Selection There are 10 fun filled activities on the AlphaByte Learning PC. Make your game selection by sliding the game selector over your chosen game. You can change games at any point by sliding the game selector to a new game. Attempts Silde the game selector You have three attempts to answer each question correctly. After three incorrect answers, AlphaByte Learning PC gives the correct answer and continues with the activity. If there is no input for approximately ten seconds, AlphaByte Learning PC repeats the current question for you to have another attempt. This feature applies to · Word Seek · Vowel Learn · Counting · Odd One Out · Follow Me Repeat Key Press the repeat button to listen to the instructions/question to an activity again. In the activity Piano Fun, press this key to playback your composition. Press the repeat button 5 Chapter 4 Activities Show Me Words Learn to read and spell new words with AlphaByte Learning PC. The screen shows an animated finger pressing a letter button and AlphaByte Learning PC says "Press a letter button. " 3. [. . . ] If you get stuck on a question, press the repeat button to see the question again. If some of the letters pressed are not correct, then AlphaByte Learning PC gives you up to two attempts to correct your answer. Remember this sequence Follow Me Music Box Listen to pre-recorded melodies. Press a note key 9 Piano Fun Compose a melody and hear it played back. [. . . ]