User manual OREGON SMARTGLOBE

[. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ] 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 SmartGlobeTM. · 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. 4 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. TOUCH Continent Name Capital Leader Population Time Area Highest Point Geography Currency Weather Features History Language National Anthem Compare Population Area Currency Time Distance Flying Time 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. 5 Find To play a search game, touch one of the `Find' categories with your smart pen. The SmartGlobeTM 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. Find Continents Countries Capitals Cities Local Places Ultimate Challenge This table shows the time limit of each game for each age group. Game/Age Continents Countries Capitals Cities Local Places Ultimate Challenge Age 5-8 90 seconds 120 seconds 120 seconds 120 seconds 120 seconds 120 seconds Age 9-14 60 seconds 90 seconds 90 seconds 90 seconds 90 seconds 90 seconds Age 15+ 45 seconds 60 seconds 60 seconds 60 seconds 60 seconds 60 seconds This table shows the number of correct answers required from the player to advance to a higher level. Age/Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Age 5-8 1 question 2 questions 3 questions Age 9-14 2 questions 2 questions 3 questions Age 15+ 2 questions 3 questions 3 questions 6 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 SmartGlobeTM" on the page 9 and 10 for details. 7 Sound Options Your SmartGlobeTM can be used in three different sound modes: 1. Speaker 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. 2. Headphones With headphones connected to the smart pen. 3. 8 Register Your SmartGlobeTM Your new SmartGlobeTM 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 SmartGlobeTM in order to download the latest information for your Globe. Access code Your SmartGlobeTM 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 SmartGlobeTM within 12 months after buying the SmartGlobe. SmartGlobeTM PC program installation Windows Vista and Windows XP Note: Before the installation, please connect your PC to the internet. 1. Insert the SmartGlobeTM CD-ROM into the disc drive of your PC. 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. [. . . ] 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. Cleaning and Maintenence Your smart pen and all cables should be checked regularly for damage to avoid the danger of an electric shock. Always remove the batteries and disconnect the power supply before cleaning. [. . . ]