Oregon 18041 USER MANUAL

Learning PC

For Ages

5 & UP

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Thank you for buying Zip the Robot Plus 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.

As well as activities with specific objectives of furthering skills of language, mathematics, music, memory, logical reasoning and general knowledge,

Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC will provide a safe and realistic introduction to computers and encourage creativity and independent learning.

When it comes to developing your child’s mind,

Oregon Scientific’s products help them achieve their potential.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1		1
About your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC
Chapter 2		3
Getting Started
Chapter 3		5
Useful Features and Controls
Chapter 4		7
Game Selection
Chapter 5		7
Game Rules
Chapter 6		8
Two-Player Mode
Chapter 7		9
Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer

Chapter 9	11
Games and Game Codes
Spelling	11
Word	12
Vocabulary	13
Mathematics	14
Games	16
Memory	17
Logic	18
Keyboarding	20
Tools	21
Chapter 10	22
Trouble Shooting

Chapter 1

About your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC

Features

Interactivity

•Animated character

•challenges and praises

55 Activities

•19 Vocabulary/ Spelling/Word

•13 Mathematics/Logic

•13 Games/Memory

•10 Computer Skills/ Tools

Multimedia

•Digital Sound/ Animation

Expandability

•Expand learning potential with our Smart Cards

(each sold separately)

Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC is supplied with the following parts.

Contact your retailer if any					Speaker
parts are missing.
1	- Unit			Volume
2	- Mouse			Switch
3	- Mouse Pad	Game
4	- Instruction Manual
		Menu

Keyboard

Left

Cursor Button

Instruction

Manual 4

Directional

Cursor

Button

Right

Cursor

Button

Safety Catch

1 Unit

LCD

Screen

Contrast

Switch

Mouse Jack

Left Mouse

Button

Right

Mouse

Button

Smart Card

Drive

2

Mouse Pad 3

Mouse

1

Unit	Mouse
	Jack

AC Adaptor

Jack

Handset Jack

Battery
Cover	Top

Smart Card

Drive

Battery Cover

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Chapter 2

Getting Started

Your Zip the Robot Plus 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.

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.)

+

-

Caution

•Don not mix different types of batteries or new and used batteries.

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

•Remove all batteries when replacing.

•Remove batteries from the unit if the unit is not going to be used for long periods.

•Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

•Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

•Removed rechargeable batteries from the toy before being charging. (if removable)

•Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. (if removable)

•Always remove exhausted batteries from the toy.

•Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

AC Adaptor Connection

Plug the adaptor into the adaptor jack on the left side of the unit.

Plug the adaptor into a wall outlet.

Auto-off

Caution

•Do not connect the unit to more than a 9V power supply.

•The unit must only be used with the recommended adaptor.

•The adaptor is not a toy.

•Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

•Disconnect the unit from the transformer before cleaning with a liquid.

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

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Mouse Connection

1.	Ensure the unit is turned OFF.	Mouse Jack
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. 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

Turn the round mouse-ball cover in counter-clockwise direction and lift open the cover.

Take the ball out, and wipe the ball and the inside of the mouse with a dry cloth cleaning out all the dust.

Starting Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC

Open the unit by pushing the safety catch located on the front of the unit.

Turn on your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC 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: Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC has no data storage capacity.)

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Chapter 3

Useful Features and Controls

The Keyboard

The keyboard operates in the same way as a real computer keyboard.

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

Cursor Arrow

The mouse and the cursor buttons control the cursor arrow.

The Flashing Cursor

This indicates the position where keyboard entries appear.

Smart Card	(sold separately)

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.

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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. To play other games in the learning PC, unplug the Smart Card. Press [Game Code][ to go to Game Code screen, and enter a game code from the Game Menu.

Demo

When the [Demo] button is pressed, you are shown a demonstration of some of the exciting features and activities on your Zip the Robot Plus Learning PC.

Volume

You may adjust the volume to a lower setting.

The volume switch is located at the lower left of the screen.

Volume

Switch

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