User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC 18026

[. . . ] X18-Manual (US) 7/16/02 5:08 PM Page 1 mission is to n mak ur fu O e learning Electronic Learning Products X18-Manual (US) 7/16/02 5:09 PM Page 2 Accelerator 18 For the next generation For Ages 6 & UP X18-Manual (US) 7/16/02 5:09 PM Page 3 Dear Parent/Guardian, Thank you for choosing the Oregon Scientific Accelerator X18. Designed and engineered with extreme precision, the Accelerator X18 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 X18 provides a dependable and realistic introduction to computers and encourages creativity and independent learning. [. . . ] It will ask you find the equation with either the largest or the smallest value. Select the equation with the directional cursor key and submit it with the [Enter] key or the left cursor key. You can also use the mouse to select an equation. Press the mouse button to select the equation underneath the arrow cursor. (28) Bingo There is a bingo card on the right of the screen and equations appear on the left. Find the number on the card that answers the equation and click on it with the mouse button. You can also use the directional cursor key to move the arrow cursor and select a number with the left cursor key. In higher levels not all the numbers on the card are used. An equation with a missing number is displayed on the screen. Select the number to fill the gap from the row of numbers at the bottom of the screen. Move the arrow (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) 17 X18-Manual (US) 7/16/02 5:09 PM Page 22 cursor with the mouse or the directional cursor key. Select the number by pressing the mouse button or the left cursor key. (30) Follow the Signs There are two equations on the left of the screen with a missing relationship sign. Choose a relationship sign and highlight it with the directional cursor key. Press [Enter] or the left cursor key to confirm your choice. Choose > if the equation on the left is bigger than the one on the right. Choose < if the equation on the left is smaller than the one on the right. Choose = if the equations have the same value. You can also use the mouse to control the arrow cursor. Click the mouse button when the arrow is over the sign to confirm your choice. (31) Number Works An equation with a missing operation sign moves across the screen on a conveyor belt. Choose an operation sign to complete the equation. [. . . ] (60) Animationary You can view the animated vocabulary words in the Accelerator X18. Scroll down the list with the scroll arrows and click on a word to view the animation. (58) (59) (60) 25 X18-Manual (US) 7/16/02 5:09 PM Page 30 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 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. No display Is the power supply connected? [. . . ]