Oregon 17078 USER MANUAL

For Ages 5 & UP

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Thank you for choosing The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator.

Designed and engineered with extreme precision,

The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator is packed full of learning,

offering stimulating games and activities that

make an invaluable contribution to your child’s development.

Some of the activities to further your child’s skills include language,

mathematics, music, memory, logical reasoning and general knowledge.

The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator provides a dependable and

realistic introduction to computers and

encourages creativity and independent learning.

Learning with The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator is so much fun!

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Table of ContentTable of Contents

Chapter 1

About The Hot Wheels

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

Accelerator

Chapter 8

Scrolling

Chapter 9

Games and Game Codes

Spelling

Word

Vocabulary

Math

Games

Memory

Logic

Keyboarding

Tools

Chapter 10

Trouble Shooting

11 12 13 14 16 17 19 20 21

Chapter 1Chapter 1

About your Hot Wheels™ Accelerator

Your Hot Wheels™ Accelerator

Features

50 Activities

• 17 Vocabulary/ Spelling/Grammar

• 12 Math/Logic

• 12 Games/Memory

• 9 Computer Skills/ Tools

Multimedia

• Digital Sound/ Animation

• 

Interactivity

Hot Wheels™ Accelerator

Expandability

• Expand learning potential with our Expansion Cards

(each sold separately)

is supplied with the following parts. Please contact your retailer if any parts are missing.

1 - Unit 2 - Mouse 3 - Mouse Pad 4 - Instruction Manual

Keyboard

Left

Cursor Button

Instruction

Manual

Game Menu

Volume

Switch

Speaker

Directional

Cursor

Button

Right

Cursor

Button

Expansion Card

Drive

Mouse Pad

Safety Catch

Left Mouse Button

Screen

Unit

LCD

Contrast Switch

Mouse Jack

Right Mouse Button

Mouse

1

Exterior Functions

Mouse

Jack

Handle

Battery

Cover

Handle

AC Adaptor Jack

Expansion Card

Drive

Battery and Adaptor

Requirements

Top

Battery Cover

Chapter 2Chapter 2

Getting Started

The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator 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-head screwdriver, open the battery cover at the back of the unit.

3. Insert 4"AA" batteries. (Note the correct polarity: +, - ).

4. Replace the cover. (The unit is automatically turned on as soon as the batteries are installed or the adaptor is plugged in.)

AC Adaptor Connection

Plug the adaptor into the adaptor jack (center positive type) on the left side of the unit. Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.

Caution

• Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries.

• Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.

• Remove all batteries when replacing.

• Remove batteries from the unit if the unit is 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 power supply greater than 9V.

•

Only use the recommended adaptor.

•

The adaptor is not a toy.

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

•

Toys liable to be cleaned with liquid are to be disconnected

from the transformer before cleaning.

Auto-off

The learning PC will automatically turn itself off after about 5 minutes of no input from the player.

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.

Mouse Jack

Cleaning and Maintenance

The unit should be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of such damage, the unit must not be used with the adaptor until the damage has been repaired.

Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning. Wipe the unit with a dry cloth. Do not get the unit wet. Do not dismantle the unit.

Cleaning the Mouse Use a philips screw driver to open the mouse-ball cover. Remove the ball and wipe it and the inside of the mouse with a dry cloth. Then secure the cover with the screw.

Starting The Hot WheelsTM Accelerator

Open the unit by pushing the safety catch located on the front of the unit. Turn on The Hot Wheels

Accelerator using the [On] button located on the lower left of the keyboard.

At the end of your session, remember to turn off the power using the [Off] button on the lower left of the keyboard. (Attention: The Hot Wheels

Accelerator has no data storage capacity.)

Chapter 3Chapter 3

Useful Features and Controls

The Keyboard The Hot Wheels

The Mouse

Move the mouse in the direction that you want to move the cursor arrow. (see How to Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer)

The Cursor Buttons

Use these buttons to control the cursor arrow. Press the arrowheads on the directional cursor button to indicate the direction you want the cursor arrow to go. Then press either the left or the right cursor button to enter your selection.

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.

Expansion Cards

Do not scratch or damage the metal contact plate of the Expansion Card. Only insert Expansion Cards into the Expansion Card drive.

1. Plug the Expansion Card into the Expansion Card drive on the right side of the unit.

Accelerator features a fully functional computer keyboard.

(sold separately)

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