Oregon Scientific Barbie Learning Game User Manual

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B-Inspired™

Learning Game

For Ages 5 & Up

Product does not have INTERNET or data storage capabilities.

Chapter 2

Getting Started

The B-Inspired™ Learning Game operates on 3 “AAA” size batteries.

Battery Installation

1. Make sure the unit is turned off.

2. Open the battery cover at the back of the unit using a coin or straight blade screwdriver.

3. Insert 3 “AAA” batteries.

(Note the correct polarity: +, - ).

4. Replace the cover.

Chapter 1

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Thank you for choosing the

B-Inspired™ Learning Game.

Designed with fun in mind,

the B-Inspired™ Learning Game

is packed with encouraging learning games

and activities that will make an invaluable

contribution to your child’s development.

The activities aim to give your child an insight into

a number of different careers as well as further their

skills in vocabulary, spelling, language, numbers,

counting, shapes, logic, memory,

music and animal facts.

The B-Inspired™ Learning Game

encourages creativity and independent learning.

Learning with Barbie™ is so much fun!

BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc.

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Caution

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

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

• Remove all batteries when replacing.

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

• Do not dispose of batteries in re.

• Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging them.

• Rechargeable batteries should only be charged under adult supervision.

• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

Cleaning and Maintenance

The unit should be regularly examined for damage to the enclosure and other parts. In the event of such damage, the unit must not be used 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. 6

About the B-Inspired™ Learning Game

Features 24 learning activities (3 for each career):

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Vocabulary, spelling, language, numbers, counting,

shapes, time, logic, memory, music and animal facts.

Multimedia

• Digital sound and animation

Display

• LCD screen

• Automatic shut-down

Interface

• On/Off button

• Arrow pad

• Career button

• Enter button

• Repeat button

Audio

• The voice of Barbie

Web Codes

• Hidden codes for accessing www.os-fun.com (see Chapter 3 for further details).

Starting the

Turn on the B-Inspired™ Learning Game using the button located on the top left of the unit. At the end of a session, remember to turn off the

power by pressing the same button.

Auto-off

If there is no input on the unit after three minutes, the unit says “Catch you later” and automatically turns itself off to conserve power. To start playing again, just press the button to turn the unit back on.

B-Inspired™ Learning Game

Press the On/Off button

The B-Inspired™ Learning Game is supplied with the following parts (please contact your retailer should

any parts be missing):

1 - Unit 2 - Instruction manual

Arrow pad

Chapter 3

Game Selection

There are 8 careers with 24 fun lled activities in the B-Inspired™ Learning

Game. The 8 careers are: Teacher, Horse Trainer, President, Ice Skater, Chef, Doctor, Animal Rescuer and Rock Star. A list of games is given in Chapter 4. To select a career from the category menu, the player should use the arrow pad to scroll through the different careers and then press . In the game selection menu for each career the player can choose from 3 games.

Useful Features & Controls

Arrow Pad

Use the for selection and navigation in the games.

Career Button

Press at any time to go back to the main career selection menu.

Volume control

Unit

On/Off button

Career button

Instruction manual

LCD screen

Contrast control

Speaker

Repeat button

Enter button

Press the

arrow pad

Press the

enter button

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Unit

Battery requirement

Enter

Press to submit an answer.

Repeat

Press to listen to the instructions again.

Volume & Contrast

These are located on the top side of the unit. The settings are low, medium and high.

Attempts and Scoring

For most activities, the player will have three attempts per question. Barbie® will reveal the correct answer after three incorrect attempts. If there is no input after 30 seconds, Barbie® will repeat the instruction prompt. In some activities, a number will be shown after the summary score screen. This number will range from 1 to 5 and indicates the grade the player has attained based on how well she has done. Different reward animations will be shown according to the player’s performance.

Battery cover

Earphone jack

Levels

Some of the activities have different levels. After each game round, the player may advance to the next level, stay on the same level or move down a level depending on how well they have done.

Web Codes

If a high score is achieved in an activity, a web code will be revealed. There are three web codes which must be uncovered. The three web codes act as a key to unlocking an engaging website (www.os-fun.com) where the player can continue to interact and have fun with Barbie™.

The web code screen can also be accessed from the main career selection menu. Any uncovered web codes will be displayed here (from power on to power off). They will be reset to question marks once the unit is turned off.

Chapter 4

Activities

Teacher

Spelling Time

Rearrange the letters to form the word correctly.

Wake up

Keep all the students awake during class.

Apple Mystery

Watch carefully and see which student is hiding the apple.

Horse Trainer

Horse & Carrot

Follow the arrows (from left to right) to place the carrot in the correct grid. If it’s correct, the horse will go and eat it.

Level 1: Arrows remain during game play. Level 2: Arrows disappear when the player presses an arrow button Level 3: Arrows disappear 3 seconds after the voice instructions.

Tawny’s Test

Test your horse sense with Tawny - true or false?

Horsey Words

Look at the horsey-related word at the bottom of the screen and locate it in the grid.

President

Global Greetings

Impress world leaders with your command of their language: learn some simple greetings in different languages. Also test yourself in the Languages Quiz.

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Be on Time

Look at the clock and use the arrows to enter the correct time on the right hand side display.

Level 1: Time will be on the hour Level 2: Barbie® will ask “What time

will it be in...?” Level 3: Barbie® will ask “What time was it...ago?”

In levels 2 and 3 use the left/ right arrows to move between the hours and minutes.

Monumental Maze

Find your way through the maze before the music stops.

Ice Skater

Shapes on Ice

Guess what shape the skater is making in the ice.

Know the Score

Work out the total score from the score cards.

Memorable Moves

Memorize the moves to the routine and repeat it in the right order.

Chef

Soup Time

Make the perfect bowl of soup by adding the right ingredients at the right

time.

Order Up

Make your customers happy by getting their orders right each time.

Cake Creations

Use your memory to make sure each cake is perfectly decorated.

Doctor

Cure a Crowd

Cure as many sick patients as you can with your doctor’s bag before the time runs out.

Perfect Prescriptions

Give your patient the right amount of vitamins: solve the subtraction equations by moving the patient to eat just enough. Eating too many is unhealthy for the patient.

Soapy Clean

Pick up all the soap bars without

running into any of the germs.

Animal Rescuer

Pawprint Puzzler

Learn to recognize the paw prints of different animals.

Feeding Frenzy

Feed the animals at the shelter with their favorite treats.

Rabbit Rescue

Help the rabbits nd their way home by

following the correct number sequence.

Rock Star

Hit the Beat

Get the timing right to hit the beats!

In levels 2 and 3 use the up / down arrows to move between the rows.

Pitch Perfect

Train yourself to distinguish between the high and low notes.

Melody Maker

Repeat the sequence of notes and play the melody.

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Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

Developing learning products is a responsibility that we at

Oregon Scientic take very seriously.

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the information which forms the value of However, errors can sometimes occur. It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products and we encourage you to call our consumer service department with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. Our service representative will be happy to help you. Before contacting an authorized service representative at 1-800-853-8883, carry out the following simple checks. It may save you the time of an unnecessary service call.

No display

Are the batteries installed properly? Do the batteries need replacing?

Black-out screen or abnormal display

Disconnect the power supply by removing the batteries for at least 10 seconds before connecting the power supply again. Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963, EN71 Parts 1,2 and 3 and EN62115. In an effort to continually improve our products, the actual screen display on the product may differ slightly from the diagrams shown.

our products.

Oregon Scientic, Inc.

19861 SW 95th Avenue

Tualatin, OR 97062, USA

Hotline: 1-800-853-8883

Warning:

Changes or modications to this unit not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• There may be small parts that can cause abuse and/or damage to the unit.

• Not suitable for children under 3 years.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

DISPOSAL

Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal

waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.

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