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Dear Parent/Guardian,
Thank you for choosing the Ferrari Laptop.
Designed and engineered with extreme precision,
the Ferrari Laptop is packed full of learning,
and offers 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 Ferrari Laptop provides a dependable and
realistic introduction to computers and
encourages creativity and independent learning.
Learning with Oregon Scientific is so much fun!
Our mission is to make learning fun!
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Chapter 7 9
Games and Game Codes
Spelling 9
Vocabulary 10
Grammar 11
Mathematics 12
Logic 13
Memory 15
Music 16
Keyboard Skills 17
Games 18
Tools 19
Chapter 8 20
Troubleshooting
TTable of Contents
able of Contents
Chapter 1 1
About your
Ferrari Laptop
Chapter 2 3
Getting Started
Chapter 3 5
Useful Features and Controls
Chapter 4 7
Game Selection
Chapter 5 7
Game Rules
Chapter 6 9
Scrolling
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Your
Ferrari Laptop
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
1
About your
Ferrari Laptop
Features
50 Activities
• 14 Spelling/Vocabulary/
Grammar
• 14 Mathematics/Logic
• 15 Memory/Games/Music
• 7 Keyboarding Skills/
Tools
Multimedia
• Digital Sound/
Animation
• Interactivity
Expandability
• Expand learning
potential with our
Expansion Cards
(each sold separately)
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
4
2
3
1
Safety
Catch
UNIT
LCD Screen
Expansion
Card Drive
Left
Cursor Button
Directional
Cursor Button
Instruction
Manual
Right
Cursor
Button
Keyboard
LCD Inlay
Speaker
Mouse Pad
Mouse
Mouse
Button
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2
Exterior Features
Mouse Jack
AC Adaptor
Jack
Battery Cover
Battery and Adaptor
Requirements
Reset Button
Strap
Handle
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3
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 power source before cleaning.
Auto-off
The learning PC automatically turns itself off after a few minutes of no input from the player.
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Getting Started
Your
Ferrari Laptop
operates on 4 AA-size batteries or a 9VAC adaptor.
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-size batteries.
(Note the correct polarity: +, - ).
4. Replace the cover.
AC Adaptor Connection
Please turn off the unit before plugging
in the AC adaptor. Otherwise the unit
may be damaged.
Slide back the panel at the rear of the
unit and plug the adaptor jack (center
positive type) into the socket.
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Mouse Connection
1. Turn OFF the unit.
2. Slide back the panel at the rear of the unit and plug the mouse jack into the mouse socket.
3. Turn the unit ON.
4. To ensure the mouse is kept clean, keep it on a clean mouse pad.
Storage & Care
To ensure that the product enjoys a long life, please follow these simple rules:
Regularly examine the unit 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. Keep the unit clean by wiping the exterior of the unit with
a dry cloth.
Avoid getting the unit wet.
The unit should not be dismantled.
Always store the unit away from direct sunlight, and high temperatures.
Avoid leaving the unit in a car where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
The unit should not be subjected to extreme force or shock.
Cleaning the Mouse
Turn the mouse upside down and unscrew the small screw to open the cover.
Take the ball out, and wipe the ball and the inside compartment with a dry cloth. Replace the cover.
Starting your
Ferrari Laptop
Turn on your
Ferrari Laptop
by pressing the button located at the top right hand corner of the keyboard.
At the end of your session, remember to turn off the power by pressing . Your level is saved for all activities
except those in the “Games” category, while the batteries are installed or the
Ferrari Laptop
is connected to the
power adaptor.
4
Mouse Jack
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