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- Page 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 About your Zip the Robot Learning Zip the Robot Learning PC is supplied with the following parts. Please contact your retailer should any parts be missing. Features Interactivity • Animated character 1 - Unit • Challenges and 2 - Mouse praises 3 - Mouse Pad...
- Page 4 Unit Handle Handle Mouse Jack AC Adaptor Jack Battery Cover Smart Card Drive Battery and Adaptor Battery Cover Requirements...
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Page 5: Battery Installation
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Getting Started Your Zip the Robot Learning PC operates on 4 AA size batteries (not included) or a 9V AC adaptor (sold separately). Battery Installation 1. Make sure the unit is turned off. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, open the battery cover at the back of the unit. -
Page 6: Mouse Connection
Mouse Connection 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. Cleaning and Maintenance The unit should be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. -
Page 7: Useful Features And Controls
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. - Page 8 The current activity will be interrupted and the Smart 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 Smart Card. 2.
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Page 9: Game Selection
Contrast Depending on your surrounding lighting conditions, adjust the contrast for better viewing. The contrast switch is located at the lower right corner of the screen. Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Game Selection 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. -
Page 10: Two-Player Mode
Scores If the question is answered correctly in the first attempt, 10 points are awarded. If the question is answered correctly in the second attempt, 6 points are awarded. If the question is answered correctly in the third attempt, 3 points are awarded. Score 85 points or higher after a group of 10 questions to go to the next HIGHER level of difficulty. - Page 11 1. Initiate the two-player mode by pressing [Player 1/2] on the keyboard after the first question appears. The "Two-Player-sign-in screen" appears. 2. Player 1: Type in your name and press [Enter]. 3. Player 2: Type in your name and press [Enter]. The two-player mode screen disappears, and the names are saved.
- Page 12 Method 1 1. Press the arrows on the directional cursor button to move the arrow cursor over the chosen object. 2. Press the left cursor button once. Method 2 1. Use the mouse to move the arrow cursor over the chosen icon. 2.
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Page 13: Games And Game Codes
Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Scroll Sometimes there will be more information than can be displayed on the screen. In such cases, there will be a "scrollbar". Move the cursor arrow over the arrow tips on the scroll bar, and press the left cursor button. Chapter 9 Chapter 9 (Games and Game Codes) -
Page 14: Word
(04) Monkeyshines A word with an extra letter scrolls across the top of the screen. When the extra letter is directly above the monkey’s hand, press [Enter] or either cursor button to remove it. (05) Sound Check An animated vocabulary word is briefly shown, and the word is said. From the four words shown on the screen, select the word that begins with the same sound. -
Page 15: Vocabulary
(10) Double Dare Challenge your opponent to solve a mystery word. 1. Player 1: Type in a word (maximum 7 letters) without Player 2 seeing it, and press [Enter]. 2. Player 2: Guess the word one letter at a time, and use the keyboard to type in your guesses (maximum 8 wrong attempts). -
Page 16: Math
1. Scroll to choose the opposite word by using the down arrow on the directional cursor button. 2. Press [Enter] or either cursor button when a word is chosen. (14) Twin Terms Synonyms are words with similar meanings. 1. Identify the synonym of the word shown. Selections will move across the bottom of the screen. - Page 17 (19) Subtraction Type the correct answer in the space provided. (20) Multiplication Type the correct answer in the space provided. (21) Division Type the correct answer in the space provided. (22) Drop In An equation with a missing number is shown on the left of the screen. On the right, four numbers rotate under a hook.
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Page 18: Games
Games (25) Park Pick Up Use ¨, and on the directional cursor button to move through the park and pick up all the trash without repeating your path or bumping into the monsters. The path will be reset after 3 invalid responses. (26) Time Teller Note: 12 hour clock 1. -
Page 19: Memory
C. A point is given for each icon eliminated, and the icon above it drops down. The game is over when three or more icons fill up a column, and the platform cannot pass through. The game is also over when the columns are filled up with icons and there is no more room for new icons. -
Page 20: Logic
(34) Sound String Four tone buttons are shown. 1. Remember the sequence of tones played by Zip the Robot. 2. Repeat the tones using the number keys or by selecting the tone buttons. (35) Melody Mania An octave of a piano is shown. 1. - Page 21 1. Select one of the possible mystery letters by pressing a letter key. 2. If the letter is the mystery letter, points are awarded. 3. If the letter is NOT the mystery letter, and the mystery letter is NOT to the right/left of that letter, then all the letters to the right/left of that letter will be highlighted.
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Page 22: Keyboarding
Keyboarding (43) Finger Fun Learn to touch type! Follow the lessons and learn to type the letter keys using the correct fingers. Type the displayed letter using the finger indicated on the screen. (44) Hippity Hop Practise your touch typing skills. Type the moving letters on the screen to keep the frog from falling into the waterfall. -
Page 23: Tools
Tools (48) Calculator The built-in calculator works in exactly the same way as a real calculator. Use the number and the function keys to enter a mathematical equation. Press [Enter] to see the answer. Press [C] to cancel your last entry. Division Subtraction (49) Animationary... -
Page 24: Trouble Shooting
Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Trouble Shooting Before contacting an authorized service center at 1-800-853-8883, carry out the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. No display Is the power supply connected? Are the batteries installed properly? Do the batteries need replacing? Difficult or no response from the mouse... - Page 25 Accessories available for this Learning computer Zip the Robot Smart Card for Zip the Robot Smart Card 1 Word Fun Increase the challenge of grammar and punctuation activities with these new questions. Including: • Capitalisation • Punctuation • Phonetic Recognition Smart Card 2 Spelling Fun Expand spelling...
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Page 26: Table Of Contents
able of Contents able of Contents Chapter 1 About your Zip the Robot 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 8 Scroll Chapter 9... - Page 27 Thank you for buying Zip the Robot Learning PC. Using the latest technology, Oregon Scientific aims to develop unparalleled electronic learning products that make learning a lot more fun. Designed by experts, our products are packed with unique interactive activities that make an invaluable contribution to your child’s development.
- Page 28 Oregon Scientific, Inc. 19861 SW 95th Place Tualatin, OR 97062, USA Tel: 503 639 8883 Fax: 503 684 8883 Email: info@oscientific.com Look for us on the World Wide Web! http://www.oregonscientific.com 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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