Oregon Scientific HOT WHEELS ACCELERATOR VERSION 5.0 Instruction

Hot wheels accelerator version 5.0

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JH88-Manual (AU)3
1/17/06
16:18
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  • Page 1 JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 1...
  • Page 2 JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 2 Product does not have INTERNET or data storage capabilities.
  • Page 3 JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 3 Dear Parent/Guardian, Thank you for choosing the Learning Laptop HOT WHEELS ACCELERATOR Designed and engineered with extreme precision, Learning Laptop is packed HOT WHEELS ACCELERATOR full of learning games, and offers stimulating activities that make an invaluable contribution to your child’s development.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 4 able of Contents able of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 6 About your HOT WHEELS ACCELERATOR Games and Game Codes Spelling Chapter 2 Vocabulary Grammar Getting Started Mathematics Music Chapter 3 Logic Useful Features and Controls Memory Expansion Cards Keyboard...
  • Page 5: About Your Hot Wheels

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 5 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 About your HOT WHEELS ACCELERATOR Your HOT WHEELS ACCELERATOR Safety Learning Laptop is supplied with the Catch Features Unit following parts. Please contact your 50 Activities retailer if any parts are missing. •...
  • Page 6: Exterior Features

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 6 Handle Exterior Features Reset Button Try-me Tag (Remove the tag before playing) (Only for Try-me box laptop) Battery and Adaptor Battery Cover Requirements AC Adaptor Jack...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 7 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Getting Started Your Learning Laptop operates on 4 AA-size batteries or a 9V AC adaptor. HOT WHEELS ACCELERATOR Caution Battery Installation • Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries.
  • Page 8: Jh88-Manual (Au)3 1/17/06 16:18

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 8 When you are ready to start playing again, just press the button to turn the unit back on. Storage & Care To ensure that the product enjoys a long life, please follow these simple rules: Regularly examine the unit for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts.
  • Page 9: Useful Features And Controls

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 9 for your name. Enter your name and press the button when you are ready. If you make a mistake, you can press the button to enter your name again. Your name will be stored after it is entered. The learning laptop will now be able to greet you by name when you play with the HOT WHEELS ACCELERATOR...
  • Page 10: Expansion Cards

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 10 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. Back Light Switch To turn on the red LCD backlight, move the switch to the On location, to turn off the backlight, move the switch to the Off location.
  • Page 11: Game Selection

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 11 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 not match the actual expanded activities.
  • Page 12: Scores

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 12 Levels and Scoring Most games come in 5 levels and they are structured from easy to hard. There are 10 questions per level and you will be given three attempts to answer each question. Scores If the question is answered correctly in the first attempt, 10 points are awarded.
  • Page 13: Volume

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 13 Answer Press the button to reveal the answer to a question. Think carefully before you use this button as no point will be awarded for that question. Press the button to return to a previous menu or to exit a game. Press the button to see the items and prizes you have collected so far.
  • Page 14: Games And Game Codes

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 14 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 (Games and Game Codes) (Games and Game Codes) Spelling (01) Speed Spell Spell out the animated vocabulary word. (01) Type the answer into the spaces provided using the letter keys. (02) Traffic Jam An animation is displayed and then the vocabulary word appears with the letters (02)
  • Page 15: Vocabulary

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 15 (06) Fine Tuning The combinations of letters make different words. Use the arrow keys to change (06) a letter in the word and play around with different letter combinations. When you think you have found a word, press to check your answer.
  • Page 16: Grammar

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 16 (11) Custom Match Listen carefully to the question topic and select the vocabulary pair that best match (11) one another. Use the left and right arrow keys to change the answer choice on the bottom of the screen, press when you find the correct answer that best match with the vocabulary word on the top.
  • Page 17: Mathematics

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 17 Mathematics In the following mathematics activities, your answer is submitted from the left to the right (tens, ones). If you want to change the direction of entry, use the left or right arrow keys. (16) Addition (16) Work out the answer to the addition equation.
  • Page 18: Music

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 18 (21) Equation Builder Complete the equation by selecting the correct number to fill in the blank space. (21) Use the left and right arrow keys to select one of the four possible answer choices. Press to submit your answer.
  • Page 19: Logic

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 19 (26) Radio Play Learn to play like a pro! Use the arrow keys to choose a melody, press to start (26) the song. Follow the flashing keys on screen to play along. You can also select a different instrument by pressing the letters: P=Piano, B=Brass, G=Guitar, F=Flute to add some style to your song.
  • Page 20: Memory

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 20 the rest. Figure out which one it is and select it with the arrow keys. Press select your answer. (31) Fuel Up (31) Fill the tank up with the fewest number of pours without spilling over. Select the size of cup using numbers 1, 2, 3 or use the arrow keys and press (32) Test Drive (32)
  • Page 21: Keyboard

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 21 (36) Trophy Memory One of three racers has a trophy. Remember which one has the trophy, before he (36) hides it and the trophy is shuffled around. Click to pick the correct trophy or use the arrow keys to select the racer and press to answer.
  • Page 22: Games

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 22 (41) Velocity City (41) Type the letters as fast as you can to help the car accelerate. (42) Letter Tunnel A centipede of letters winds its way across the screen. Type the letters to make (42) them disappear before they reach the other side of the screen.
  • Page 23 JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 23 (41) Velocity City (41) Type the letters as fast as you can to help the car accelerate. (42) Letter Tunnel A centipede of letters winds its way across the screen. Type the letters to make (42) them disappear before they reach the other side of the screen.
  • Page 24: My Garage

    JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 24 My Garage (46) Mechanic's Annex (46) Scroll down the vocabulary list with the scroll arrows and click on a word to view its corresponding animation. (47) Custom Finishes Press Enter to review a saying. (47) (48) Calculator Enter an equation and...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 26 JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 26 Notes...
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  • Page 28 JH88-Manual (AU)3 1/17/06 16:18 Page 28 Oregon Scientific Australia Pty Limited Level 10, 30 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 Tel: 1300 300 155 email: info@oregonscientific.com.au Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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