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- Page 1 Learning PC F o r A g e s 5 & UP...
- Page 2 Thank you for buying 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Content Chapter 1 About your Zip the Robot Plus 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 9 Games and Game Codes... -
Page 4: About Your Zip The Robot Plus Learning Pc
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 About your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC is supplied with the following parts. Features Contact your retailer if any Interactivity parts are missing. • Animated character • challenges and 1 - Unit 2 - Mouse praises... - Page 5 Mouse Unit Jack AC Adaptor Jack Handset Jack Battery Cover Smart Card Drive Battery Cover...
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Page 6: Battery Installation
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC operates on 4 AA size batteries (not included) or Getting Started 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 7: 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 8: 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 9 The current activity is interrupted and the Smart Card animation begins. Expansion questions for the following activities are included on each Smart Card. Name of Smart Card Activities Word Fun Art Smart, Punctuation Please, Rhyme Match Spelling Fun Leap Frog, Sound Aware, More Than One Vocabulary Fun Opposing Sides, Pair Up Animal Farm While the Smart Card is plugged in, only those activities included on the Smart Card are available.
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Page 10: Game Selection
Contrast Depending on your surrounding lighting conditions, adjust the contrast for better viewing. The contrast switch is located at the lower right 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 11: 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 12: Make A Selection And Submit Your Answer
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 13 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 14: Games And Game Codes
Chapter 9 Chapter 9 (Games and Game Codes) (Games and Game Codes) Spelling (01) Fill Up Remember the animated vocabulary word presented by Zip the Robot Plus. After the animation, the vocabulary word appears with a missing letter. Type in the missing letter. (02) Word Mixer Unscramble the letters to spell the animated vocabulary word (03) Spell Bound... -
Page 15: Word
(04) Hose Down A word with an extra letter scrolls across the top of the screen. When the extra letter is directly above the fireman, press [Enter] or either cursor button to remove it. (05) Sound Aware From the four words shown on the screen, select the word that begins with the same sound as the animated vocabulary word. -
Page 16: Vocabulary
(11) Word Challenge 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 17: Mathematics
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. (16) Pair Up Find the synonym of the word at the top of the screen. Press either cursor button or [Enter] when it is directly under the arrow. - Page 18 (22) Subtract Type the correct answer in the space provided. (23) Multiply Type the correct answer in the space provided. (24) Divide Type the correct answer in the space provided. (25) Sand Pit Solve the math problem by supplying the missing number. Press [Enter] or either cursor button to select the number positioned in front of the bulldozer.
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Page 19: Games
Games (28) Letter Line Use the arrow cursor to select the letters in alphabetical order. (29) Star Gazer on the directional cursor button to move through space and pick up all the stars without repeating your path or bumping into the monsters. The path will be reset after 3 invalid responses. -
Page 20: Memory
(33) Singled Out Four icons are shown on the screen. Select the icon that is different from the rest. (34) Self Design Build your own robot. Select a menu from the list on the left side of the screen. Choose an option from the menu. To delete a feature from the robot, select the feature then press [Delete]. -
Page 21: Logic
(39) Tune Time Play melodies along with your Zip the Robot Plus. Melodies are played one note a time. Repeat the notes using the keys indicated on the screen. A new note is added with each correct response. (40) One By One A sequence of icons appears on the top of the screen. - Page 22 (43) Number Line A sequence of numbers is shown but one number is hidden in a balloon. Key in the missing number. (44) Mewsic Find the hidden kitten. An instrument is played. The kitten is hiding behind one of the instruments next to it. Select the animal which the fly is hiding behind.
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Page 23: Keyboarding
(45) Circuit Board Select gthe icon that completes the sequence. Keyboarding (46) Touch Type 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. (47) Catch Phrase Practice your touch-typing skills. -
Page 24: Tools
Tools (51) Melodizer Use the keys indicated on the screen to compose a melody. Press [Enter] to play your melody back. (52) 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. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
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 26 Accessories available for this Learning computer Zip the Robot Plus Smart Card for Zip the Robot Plus 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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