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- Page 1 BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:46 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...
- Page 2 BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 2 Accelerator Power Desktop Electronic Learning Computer For Ages 5 & Up Product does not have INTERNET or data storage capabilities...
- Page 3 Dear Parent/Guardian, Thank you for choosing the Accelerator Power Desktop. Designed and engineered with extreme precision, the Accelerator Power Desktop is packed full of learning, and offers stimulating games and activities that make an invaluable contribution to your child’s development.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 4 able of Contents able of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 7 About your Accelerator Power Desktop Games and Game Codes Spelling Chapter 2 Vocabulary Getting Started Keyboard Skills Mathematics Chapter 3 Grammar Useful Features and Controls... -
Page 5: About Your Accelerator Power Desktop
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 5 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 About your Accelerator Power Desktop Your Accelerator Power Desktop is supplied with the following parts. Unit Features Please contact your retailer if any parts 50 Activities are missing. • 14 Spelling/Vocabulary/... -
Page 6: Exterior Features
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 6 Speaker Exterior Features Battery and Adaptor Requirements Battery Cover Reset Button AC Adaptor Jack Base Release Button Mouse Jack... -
Page 7: Getting Started
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Getting Started Your Accelerator Power Desktop operates on 3 AA-size batteries or a 9V AC adaptor. Connecting the Base 1. The Accelerator Power Desktop is packaged with the base separate from the rest of the unit. -
Page 8: Bd18-Manual
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 8 AC Adaptor Connection Caution Please turn off the unit before plugging in the AC • The unit must not be connected to a power adaptor. Otherwise the unit may be damaged. supply greater than 9V. •... -
Page 9: Cleaning And Maintenance
Storage & Care The mouse can be docked in the rear of the unit, and the cord can be stored away on the underside of the unit, allowing for easy transport of the Accelerator Power Desktop when you’re on the move. -
Page 10: Useful Features And Controls
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Useful Features and Controls The Keyboard Your Accelerator Power Desktop features a fully functional computer keyboard. The Mouse Move the mouse in the direction that you want to move the cursor arrow. The Arrow Keys The arrow keys can be used to move the cursor arrow, to select an answer, and in games. - Page 11 (sold separately) Do not scratch or damage the metal contact plate of the Expansion Card. Only insert Accelerator Power Desktop Expansion Cards into the Expansion Card drive. 1. Plug the Accelerator Power Desktop Expansion Card into the Expansion Card drive on the right side of the unit.
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Page 12: Game Selection
11:47 Page 12 Demo When the button is pressed, you will be shown a demonstration of some of the exciting features and activities in your Accelerator Power Desktop. Volume Adjust the Volume Level by pressing for quieter and for louder. -
Page 13: Game Rules
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 13 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. Points are awarded according to the number of attempts taken to answer each question correctly. -
Page 14: Games And Game Codes
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 14 Replay Button Press button to hear the instruction prompt again. In some games you will hear the question again. Pause button will pause the game. Press it again to continue playing. Answer Press button to get the correct answer of the question. Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Scrolling... -
Page 15: Vocabulary
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 15 (02) Spell Time (02) 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 (03) An animation is displayed and then the word appears with the letters all mixed up. Type the correct spelling in the spaces using the letter keys. -
Page 16: Keyboard Skills
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 16 (07) Space Escape (07) Guess the hidden word by typing in letters. The Accelerator will tell you the topic. If your chosen letter does not appear in the word, the letter will appear at the bottom of the screen. -
Page 17: Mathematics
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 17 (12) Type Right (12) 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 each letter. Try to do it without looking at the keyboard! (13) Boat Race (13) A row of letters that scroll across the top of the screen. - Page 18 BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 18 (18) Multiplication (18) Work out the answer to the equation and type it in using the number keys. (19) Division (19) Work out the answer to the equation and type it in using the number keys. (20) Balancing Act Listen to the instruction prompt and find the equation with either the largest or the smallest value.
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Page 19: Grammar
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 19 (23) Follow the Signs Using the arrow keys, choose an operation sign and press the key to (23) complete the equation. (24) Number Works (24) An equation with a missing operation sign moves across the screen on a convey or belt. -
Page 20: Logic
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 20 (28) Magic Act (28) A sentence scrolls across the bottom of the screen. One of the letters should be capitalized. When the letter you want to capitalize is under the magic wand at the far left of the screen, press the button or the left cursor key. -
Page 21: Memory
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 21 mark with a letter. When you get to your fourth guess the screen will scroll up. You can use the up and down scroll arrows on the right of the screen to go back to your see previous guesses. -
Page 22: Music
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 22 (37) Pair Up (37) A grid of objects is displayed for a short while and then covered with tiles. Use the mouse to uncover the objects one pair at a time. When you uncover the second to last pair the last pair will be revealed automatically. -
Page 23: Tools
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 23 (41) Pattern Play (41) Choose a melody to listen to. Scroll through the list of songs with the arrow keys, left and right. Press to select the melody. When the melody is playing you can make the pattern on the screen change by pressing different letter keys. -
Page 24: Games
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 24 (46) Animationary (46) Scroll down the vocabulary list with the scroll arrows and click on a word to view its corresponding animation. Games If you lose all your lives on any of the Game activities you will be returned to level 1. (47) Moon Shot (47) Guide the spacecraft to the landing site in between the mountains. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 25 (50) Quick Draw (50) You control the pencil cursor with the keys. Draw lines to join up the dots in the box. When you fill in a section it will turn dark. Try to avoid the bouncing viruses in the box and fill in as much of the box as possible. - Page 26 Page 26 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 27 BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:47 Page 27 Notes...
- Page 28 BD18-Manual (AU) 1/18/06 11:51 Page 29 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.