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Summary of Contents for HOT WHEELS ACCELERATOR

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Page 3: ...your child s development Some of the activities to further your child s skills include language mathematics music memory and logical reasoning The HOT WHEELS TM ACCELERATOR Learning Laptop provides a dependable and realistic introduction to computers and encourages creativity and independent learning HOT WHEELS and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by and used under license from Matt...

Page 4: ...8 My Garage 19 Chapter 7 20 Troubleshooting T Table of Contents able of Contents Chapter 1 1 About your HOT WHEELS TM ACCELERATOR Chapter 2 3 Getting Started Chapter 3 5 Useful Features and Controls 5 Expansion Cards 6 Chapter 4 7 Game Selection Chapter 5 7 Special Key Functions Scores 8 Volume 9 JH88 Manual AU 3 1 17 06 16 18 Page 4 ...

Page 5: ... Logic 11 Memory Music 7 Keyboarding Skills Games 5 Fun Activities Multimedia Digital Sound Animation Interactivity Expandability Expand learning potential with our HOT WHEELS TM ACCELERATOR Expansion Cards each sold separately Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Safety Catch Unit LCD Screen Expansion Card Drive Right Cursor Button Directional Cursor Button Instruction Manual Left Cursor Button Keyboard LCD Inlay...

Page 6: ...xterior Features AC Adaptor Jack Handle Battery Cover Battery and Adaptor Requirements Reset Button Try me Tag Remove the tag before playing Only for Try me box laptop JH88 Manual AU 3 1 17 06 16 18 Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...s not going to be used for long periods of time Do not dispose of batteries in fire Do not recharge non rechargeable batteries Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision Remove exhausted batteries from the toy Do not short circuit the supply terminals Caution The unit must not be connected to a po...

Page 8: ... 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 Replace the cover Starting your HOT WHEELS TM ACCELERATOR Learning Laptop Deactivating the Try me Mode Only for Try me box ...

Page 9: ...me once it has been stored press the button to see the name animation and press to go back to the Enter your name screen A confirmation box will be shown Press the letter Y for Yes to continue or N for No and go back to your game Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Useful Features and Controls The Keyboard Your HOT WHEELS TM ACCELERATOR Learning Laptop features a fully functional computer keyboard The Mouse Move ...

Page 10: ... Expansion Card into the Expansion Card drive on the right side of the unit The current activity is interrupted and the Expansion Card animation begins After the title screens a menu screen appears On this menu screen are two direction icons and a title of one of the activities included on the Expansion Card 2 Use the arrow cursor or directional cursor button to scroll through the titles 3 Press t...

Page 11: ...nd explore the different activities The category selection menu will scroll to the next one every 5 seconds Press to select the category you would like to explore You can also use the arrow keys to change your selection All the games available from a category are listed on the game selection menu Use the arrow keys to scroll through the selections and press enter to play You can also use the butto...

Page 12: ...ou score below 50 you will need to go back a level for more practice or repeat the same level again When you successfully finished all levels in a game you will find a special reward These will then be stored in Tool Chest There are 50 unique prizes and items for you to collect Time Limit For most games you have 1 minute to answer each question Memory Your progress is saved for all activities with...

Page 13: ...ete You can correct your mistakes in some games by pressing the button Pause Press the button if you would like to pause the game Press any other buttons or move the mouse to resume your game Demo Press the button to see a demonstration of the exciting features and games in your HOT WHEELS TM ACCELERATOR Learning Laptop Volume To raise the volume press To lower the volume press Contrast To brighte...

Page 14: ...orrectly Use the arrow keys to make your selection and press or the left cursor button to remove it 04 Crash Course Move the letters across the screen into the correct spaces above to spell the vocabulary word out Be careful not to hit the cars Press or the left cursor button to fit its position If the position is wrong you can press to return the letter to the bottom row 05 Automix Find the vocab...

Page 15: ...ct letters When you correctly guess the final letter the fuel tank will fill up and the car will go very fast 08 Meter Match Select the word that rhymes with the animated vocabulary word You will be given 3 possible answer choices Use your mouse to select the correct answer or type in A B or C 09 Polar Power Match the word with its opposite Find the word that has the opposite meaning to the word a...

Page 16: ... sentence 13 Plural Lights How do you make this word say more than one Type in the plural form of the word and press to submit your answer 14 Capital Repairs Find the letter that needs to be capitalized in the scrolling sentence When the letter you want to capitalize is under the wrench at the far left of the screen press the button and watch it change 15 Brake Break A sentence with a missing word...

Page 17: ...nswer to the subtraction equation Type in the answer with the number keys 18 Multiplication Work out the answer to the multiplication equation Type in the answer with the number keys 19 Division Work out the answer to the division equation Type in the answer with the number keys 20 More or Less Listen to the instruction prompt and find the equation with either the largest or the smallest value Sel...

Page 18: ...o look at it before the clock starts ticking When the clock starts counting down type in the answer as fast as you can Music 24 Tuner Tracks Choose from 4 rhythm styles and add your beat to the song Select a rhythm style with the arrow keys and press to start the song You will see two tracks scrolling from right to left Press the corresponding letters H Hi Hat G Cymbal when they reach the middle o...

Page 19: ...g to the notes on the screen to play your melody Press to start recording press it again to stop and hear your composition 28 Tuner Pro Test yourself on your musical ability Listen carefully to the question and use the arrow keys to pick the correct musical note Press when you have find the answer Logic 29 Biker Series A row of motorcycles appears on the screen They all have numbers at the front a...

Page 20: ...remember the number sequence on the stunt car Repeat the numbers in the spaces provided 34 Line Up An object is shown on screen for a short while You are then shown four different objects Identify the one that you first saw select it with the arrow keys and press 35 Memory Lane A number of animated vocabulary words are shown on the screen in a random order Try to remember the order Listen carefull...

Page 21: ...l play Repeat the tone by pressing the arrow key that corresponds to the dashboard If correct the pattern will be repeated and an extra tone will be added on to the end Try to remember the pattern and repeat it as it is built up one tone at a time Keyboard 39 Keyboard Pro Learn how to type Follow the instructions and type the letters using the correct fingers The hand animation shows you which fin...

Page 22: ...olour 44 Caterpillar Tracks Use the arrow keys to direct the caterpillar to its food without hitting itself or the walls At higher levels there are more obstacles to avoid and the caterpillar will move faster 45 Repair Kit A box with bouncing balls in it appears in the middle of the screen Each time a ball hits the edge of the box a hole will appear You control the hole repairer using the arrow ke...

Page 23: ...n to change it s color 44 Caterpillar Tracks Use the arrow keys to direct the caterpillar to its food without hitting itself or the walls At higher levels there are more obstacles to avoid and the caterpillar will move faster 45 Repair Kit A box with bouncing balls in it appears in the middle of the screen Each time a ball hits the edge of the box a hole will appear You control the hole repairer u...

Page 24: ...arning Laptop will calculate for you Press C to make any correction and press to reveal your answer 49 Ultimate Race Are you ready for the ultimate challenge Test your knowledge in this exciting fast paced game and see if you have what it takes 50 Tool Chest This is the place where all your prizes and reward items will be stored There are 50 unique items to collect from Play more and collect more ...

Page 25: ...rge 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 It is impor...

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Page 28: ...io 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 measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Incre...

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