Oregon Scientific 18041 User manual

For Ages

5& UP

Learning PC

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.

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 ContentTable of Contents

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

Chapter 9

Games and Game Codes

Spelling

Word

Vocabulary

Mathematics

Games

Memory

Logic

Keyboarding

Tools

Chapter 10

Trouble Shooting 22

Chapter 1Chapter 1

About your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC

Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC is

supplied with the following parts.

Contact your retailer if any

parts are missing.

1 - Unit

2 - Mouse

3 - Mouse Pad

4 - Instruction Manual

Unit

Mouse

Mouse Pad

Instruction

Manual

Volume

Switch

Speaker

Game

Safety Catch

LCD

Screen

Left Mouse

Button Right

Mouse

Button

Contrast

Switch

Keyboard

Mouse Jack

Smart Card

Drive

Left

Cursor Button

Right

Cursor

Button

Directional

Cursor

Button

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)

AC Adaptor

Jack

Battery Cover

Battery

Cover Top

Handset Jack

Mouse

Jack

Smart Card

Drive

Unit

Your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC operates on 4 AA size batteries (not included) or

a 9V AC adaptor (sold separately).

1. Make sure the unit is turned off.

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, open

the battery cover at the back of the unit.

3. Insert 4"AA" batteries.

(Note the correct polarity: +, - ).

4. Replace the cover.

(The unit is automatically turned on

as soon as the batteries are installed

or the adaptor is plugged in.)

Chapter 2Chapter 2

Getting Started

Battery Installation

AC Adaptor Connection

Plug the adaptor into the adaptor jack

on the left side of the unit.

Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.

Auto-off

The learning PC will be automatically turned off after about 5 minutes of no input from the player.

Caution

•Don not mix different types of batteries or new and used

batteries.

•Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type as those

recommended.

•Remove all batteries when replacing.

•Remove batteries from the unit if the unit is not going to be

used for long periods.

•Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

•Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

•Removed rechargeable batteries from the toy

before being charging. (if removable)

•Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult

supervision. (if removable)

•Always remove exhausted batteries from the toy.

•Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

Caution

•

Do not connect the unit to more than a 9V power supply.

•

The unit must only be used with the recommended adaptor.

•

The adaptor is not a toy.

•

Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

•

Disconnect the unit from the transformer before cleaning

with a liquid.

Mouse Connection

Cleaning and Maintenance

Starting Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC

1. Ensure the unit is turned OFF.

2. Plug the mouse into the mouse jack on the right side of the unit.

3. Turn the unit ON.

4. To ensure the mouse is kept clean, keep it on a clean mouse pad.

The unit should be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of such

damage, the unit must not be used with the adaptor until the damage has been repaired.

Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning.

Wipe the unit with a dry cloth.

Do not get the unit wet.

Do not dismantle the unit.

Cleaning the Mouse

Turn the round mouse-ball cover in counter-clockwise direction and lift open the cover.

Take the ball out, and wipe the ball and the inside of the mouse with a dry cloth cleaning out all the dust.

Open the unit by pushing the safety catch located on the front of the unit.

Turn on your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC using the [On] button located on the lower left of the keyboard.

At the end of your session, remember to turn off the power using the [Off] button on the lower left of the

keyboard. (Attention: Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC has no data storage capacity.)

Mouse Jack

Chapter 3Chapter 3

Useful Features and Controls

Smart Card

The Keyboard

The keyboard operates in the same way as a real computer keyboard.

The Mouse

Move the mouse in the direction that you want to move the cursor arrow.

(see How to Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer)

The Cursor Buttons

Use these to control the cursor arrow. Press the arrowheads on the directional cursor

button to indicate the direction you want the cursor arrow to go . Press either the left

or the right cursor button to enter your selection.

Cursor Arrow

The mouse and the cursor buttons control the cursor arrow.

The Flashing Cursor

This indicates the position where keyboard entries appear.

Do not scratch or damage the metal contact plate of the Smart Card.

Only insert Oregon Scientific Smart Cards into the Smart Card drive.

1. Plug the Smart Card into the Smart Card drive on the right side of the unit.

(sold separately)

The current activity is interrupted and the Smart Card animation begins.

Expansion questions for the following activities are included on each Smart Card.

Name of Smart Card

Word Fun

Spelling Fun

Vocabulary Fun

Activities

Art Smart, Punctuation Please, Rhyme Match

Leap Frog, Sound Aware, More Than One

Opposing Sides, Pair Up Animal Farm

Demo

Volume

When the [Demo] button is pressed, you are shown a demonstration of some of the exciting features and activities on

your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC.

You may adjust the volume to a lower setting.

The volume switch is located at the lower left of the screen.

Volume

Switch

While the Smart Card is plugged in, only those activities included on the Smart Card are available. To play other

games in the learning PC, unplug the Smart Card. Press [Game Code][ to go to Game Code screen, and enter a

game code from the Game Menu.

Contrast

Game Selection

Depending on your surrounding lighting conditions, adjust the contrast for better

viewing. The contrast switch is located at the lower right of the screen.

Game Rules

Attempts

Game questions come in groups of 10. You are given 3 attempts to answer each question.

Points are awarded according to the number of attempts taken to answer each question correctly.

Time Limit

Each attempt to answer a question is timed (1 minute for levels 1-5, 30 seconds for level 6). If you are unable to

answer the question in the allotted time period, it is counted as an incorrect attempt. The clock resets after each

incorrect attempt.

Contrast

Switch

Chapter 4Chapter 4

Chapter 5Chapter 5

(These apply to most games.)

From the game menu above the keyboard, choose a game. When the Game Code screen

opens, enter the game code of the game you want to play. If no game is selected, Zip the

Robot Plus Learning PC automatically makes a selection for you. Press [Game Code] to

go back to the Game Code screen anytime you want to play another game. Game Selection

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