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G18-Manual (AU)  1/18/06  11:18  Page 1

Summary of Contents for Accelerator Power Desktop

Page 1: ...E l e c t r o n i c L e a r n i n g P r o d u c t s O u r m i s s i o n i s t o m a k e l e a r n i n g f u n G18 Manual AU 1 18 06 11 18 Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...Product does not have INTERNET or data storage capabilities For Ages 5 Up Electronic Learning Computer Accelerator Power Top G18 Manual AU 1 18 06 11 18 Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...t make an invaluable contribution to your child s development Some of the activities to further your child s skills include language mathematics music memory logical reasoning and general knowledge The Accelerator Power Top provides a dependable and realistic introduction to computers and encourages creativity and independent learning Learning with Oregon Scientific is so much fun G18 Manual AU 1 ...

Page 4: ...y 16 Music 17 Tools 18 Games 19 Chapter 8 20 Troubleshooting T Table of Contents able of Contents Chapter 1 1 About your Accelerator Power Top Chapter 2 3 Getting Started Chapter 3 5 Useful Features and Controls Chapter 4 7 Game Selection Chapter 5 7 Game Rules Chapter 6 9 Scrolling G18 Manual AU 1 18 06 11 18 Page 4 ...

Page 5: ...cs Logic 15 Memory Games Music 7 Keyboarding Skills Tools Multimedia Digital Sound Animation Interactivity Expandability Expand learning potential with our Expansion Cards each sold separately Chapter 1 Chapter 1 4 2 3 1 Safety Catch UNIT LCD Screen Expansion Card Drive Right Cursor Button Directional Cursor Button Instruction Manual Left Cursor Button Keyboard LCD Inlay Speaker Mouse Pad Mouse Le...

Page 6: ...2 Exterior Features Mouse Jack AC Adaptor Jack Battery Cover Battery and Adaptor Requirements Reset Button G18 Manual AU 1 18 06 11 18 Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...ended adaptor The adaptor is not a toy Do not short circuit the supply terminals Toys liable to be cleaned with liquid are to be disconnected from the power source before cleaning Auto off The learning PC automatically turns itself off after a few minutes of no input from the player Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Getting Started Your Accelerator Power Top operates on 4 AA size batteries or a 9V AC adaptor Ba...

Page 8: ...nit should not be dismantled Always store the unit away from direct sunlight and high temperatures Avoid leaving the unit in a car where it is exposed to direct sunlight The unit should not be subjected to extreme force or shock Cleaning the Mouse Turn the mouse upside down and unscrew the small screw to open the cover Take the ball out and wipe the ball and the inside compartment with a dry cloth...

Page 9: ...utton to indicate the direction you want the cursor arrow to go Then press either the left or the right cursor button to enter your selection Cursor Arrow The mouse or the cursor buttons can control the cursor arrow The Flashing Cursor This shows you the position in which the next keyboard entry will appear Expansion Cards sold separately Do not scratch or damage the metal contact plate of the Exp...

Page 10: ...ach Expansion Card Expansion Card Activities Spelling Card Spell Time Word Jumble Spare Parts Vocabulary Card Plural Eyes Top Hat Word Compactor Grammar Card Mark It Hear Here Magic Act While the Expansion Card is plugged in only those activities included on the Expansion Card are available To play other games unplug the Expansion Card Note If you purchase an old Expansion Card the activities will...

Page 11: ...button to enter to the game category menu press enter to select an activity by scrolling down through the menu Or press button and then enter the game code for the game you want to play Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Game Rules Attempts Most game questions come in groups of 10 You will be given three attempts to answer each question Game Selection Game category menu G18 Manual AU 1 18 06 11 18 Page 11 ...

Page 12: ...r a group of 10 questions to go to the next HIGHER level of difficulty Score 60 points or lower to go to the next LOWER level of difficulty Memory Your level is saved for all activities except those in the Games category Help Press the button to get a clue for the question You can only use two helps per question and a point will be deducted for each one used Replay Button Press button to hear the ...

Page 13: ...pter 7 Chapter 7 Games and Game Codes Games and Game Codes Spelling 01 Safe Sounds The combination of letters make different words Press the arrow button up or down to form a new word Then push enter to find out if it exists 02 Spell Time An animated vocabulary word is displayed and you are asked to spell the word Type the word into the spaces using the letter keys 03 Word Jumble An animation is d...

Page 14: ...ss or to return it to the bottom row 06 Letter Maze After the animated vocabulary word is shown a grid of letters is displayed The first letter in the word is flashing Use the arrow keys to move the flashing highlight through the grid to spell out the word correctly Vocabulary 07 Space Escape Guess the hidden word by typing in letters The Accelerator will tell you the topic If your chosen letter d...

Page 15: ...e Down Letters move across the top of the screen Move the water sprinkler using the arrow keys Type the letter when the sprinkler is underneath to squirt it away Try to squirt all the letters before they reach the bottom of the screen 12 Type Right Learn how to touch type Follow the instructions and type the letters using the correct fingers The hand animation shows you which finger to use for eac...

Page 16: ... before they reach the other side of the screen Mathematics The answer is submitted from the left to right tens units If you want to change the direction of entry press the space bar before you type your answer 16 Addition Work out the answer to the equation and type it in using the number keys 17 Subtraction Work out the answer to the equation and type it in using the number keys 18 Multiplicatio...

Page 17: ...n the left Find the number on the card that answers the equation Use the directional cursor key to move the arrow cursor and select a number with the left cursor key Note There are two cards per level In higher levels not all the numbers on the card are used 22 What s Missing Using the arrow keys select the numbers at the bottom of the screen to fill the missing spaces in the equations 23 Follow t...

Page 18: ...he top of the screen Type in the plural form underneath using the letter keys 27 Hear Here A sentence with a missing word scrolls across the bottom of the screen Select the correct word from the two words that appear which sound the same but are spelt differently Press the key to confirm your choice 28 Magic Act A sentence scrolls across the bottom of the screen One of the letters should be capita...

Page 19: ...o a free column Select the top book of a stack by pressing the key when a stand is highlighted Move the highlight to a different column using the arrow keys Press key and the book will move to the highlighted column You cannot place a larger book on top of a smaller book 32 Code Breaker Guess a pattern of four letters Make a guess by keying in a row of four letters using the letter buttons from A ...

Page 20: ...ppear with the addition of a few objects not previously seen Use the directional cursor button to select only the objects that first appeared 36 Selective Memory A number of animated vocabulary words are shown on the screen in a random order Try to remember the order Listen carefully to the instruction prompt that tells you to select one of the words depending on when it appeared Select the word w...

Page 21: ...you can return the objects to the top row by pressing the button Music 40 Beat Catcher Choose a beat style Press the key to start the letters in the two tracks scrolling from right to left Press the corresponding letter when it hits the middle of the vertical line to produce a sound B Bass drum T High tom A Low tom S Snare H Hi Hat C Crash 41 Pattern Play Choose a melody to listen to Scroll throug...

Page 22: ...ding press it again to stop the recording When you press playback begins press it again to pause the playback To record a new track press key again after playback P Piano G Guitar B Brass O Organ 44 Ear Tuner Test yourself on your musical ability Listen carefully to the notes Use the arrow keys and press to answer Tools 45 Calculator Type in an equation using the keyboard or click the arrow cursor...

Page 23: ...with the arrow keys to pick up the food Do not hit the walls or the tail of the snake The food is a small cross On higher levels there are more obstacles to avoid 49 Black Hole A box with bouncing stars in it appears in the middle of the screen Each time a star hits the edge of the box a hole will appear You control the hole repairer using the arrow keys Move the repairer around the box and press ...

Page 24: ...tatic discharge the unit may malfunction To reset press the Reset button on the bottom of the unit Developing learning aids is a responsibility that we at Oregon Scientific take very seriously Our goal is to provide you with products of the highest quality and best value We take every step to ensure that the information in our products is accurate and appropriate However errors can sometimes occur...

Page 25: ... the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following me...

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