User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC 18041

[. . . ] Learning PC For Ages 5 & UP Dear Parent/Guardian, Thank you for buying Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC. Using the latest technology, Oregon Scientific aims to develop unparalleled electronic learning products that make learning a lot more fun. Designed by experts, our products are packed with unique interactive activities that make an invaluable contribution to your child's development. As well as activities with specific objectives of furthering skills of language, mathematics, music, memory, logical reasoning and general knowledge, Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC will provide a safe and realistic introduction to computers and encourage creativity and independent learning. When it comes to developing your child's mind, Oregon Scientific's products help them achieve their potential. Table of Contents Content Chapter 1 About your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Useful Features and Controls Chapter 4 Game Selection Chapter 5 Game Rules Chapter 6 Two-Player Mode Chapter 7 Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer 1 3 5 7 Chapter 9 Games and Game Codes Spelling Word Vocabulary Mathematics Games Memory Logic Keyboarding Tools Chapter 10 Trouble Shooting 11 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 22 7 8 9 Chapter 1 About your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC Features Interactivity · Animated character · challenges and praises 55 Activities · 19 Vocabulary/ Spelling/Word · 13 Mathematics/Logic · 13 Games/Memory · 10 Computer Skills/ Tools Multimedia · Digital Sound/ Animation Expandability · Expand learning potential with our Smart Cards (each sold separately) Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC is supplied with the following parts. [. . . ] If the second player is incorrect, the correct answer is revealed, and the game continues. Two-Player Game Rules Each attempt to answer a question is timed (1 minute for levels 1-5, 30 seconds for level 6). Each player is given one attempt to answer a given question. Ten points are given for the first correct answer and zero points for an incorrect answer. In the second attempt, 6 points are awarded. No hints are available in the two-player mode. 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 Answer In some games, you must select your answer from a list shown on the screen. Mouse Keys Arrow & cursor Cursor buttous Directional cursor pad 9 Method 1 1. Press the arrows on the directional cursor button to move the arrow cursor over the chosen object. Use the mouse to move the arrow cursor over the chosen icon. Press the left-button on the mouse once. Method 3 Press the letter key that corresponds to the choice. a > Spatter b > Platter c > Cider Directional cursor pad & Cursor buttous 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 HOSE DOWN BLAST OFF ART SMART 10 Chapter 9 Spelling (Games and Game Codes) (01) Fill Up Remember the animated vocabulary word presented by Zip the Robot Plus. After the animation, the vocabulary word appears with a missing letter. (02) Word Mixer Unscramble the letters to spell the animated vocabulary word (01) (02) (03) Spell Bound Key in the animated vocabulary word. (03) 11 (04) Hose Down A word with an extra letter scrolls across the top of the screen. When the extra letter is directly above the fireman, press [Enter] or either cursor button to remove it. (05) Sound Aware From the four words shown on the screen, select the word that begins with the same sound as the animated vocabulary word. (06) More Than one Key in the plural form of the displayed word. (04) (05) Word (06) (07) Word Order The object of this activity is to rearrange the question words to form a complete sentence. Use the ¨ and Æ buttons of the directional cursor button to highlight a word. Press [Enter] or either cursor button to move it to the Answer screen. Press the button of the directional cursor button to move back to the Question screen. Press the Ø button of the directional cursor button to move from the Question screen to the Answer screen. Use [Delete] or (08) [Backspace] to remove a word from the Answer screen. [. . . ] (55) Sound Studio Press any key to hear one of the exciting sound effects stored in the Zip's memory. Type your name and personalize your unit. Press [Enter]. (54) (55) (00) 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. [. . . ]