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For Ages 6 & UP

For the next generation

Accelerator

PC Trainer Plus

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Dear Parent/Guardian,

Thank you for choosing the Oregon Scientific Accelerator PC Trainer Plus.

Designed and engineered with extreme precision,

the Accelerator PC Trainer Plus 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 and logical reasoning.

The Accelerator PC Trainer Plus provides a dependable and

realistic introduction to computers and

encourages creativity and independent learning.

Learning with Oregon Scientific is so much fun!

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Chapter 8 10

Scrolling

Chapter 9 11

Games and Game Codes

Spelling 11

Vocabulary 12

Grammar 13

Keyboarding Skills 14

Math 15

Memory 17

Logic 19

Games 20

Music 22

Tools 23

Chapter 10 25

Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

able of Contents

Chapter 1 1

About your

Accelerator PC Trainer Plus

Chapter 2 3

Getting Started

Chapter 3 4

Useful Features and Controls

Chapter 4 6

Game Selection

Chapter 5 7

Game Rules

Chapter 6 8

Two-Player Mode

Chapter 7 9

Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer

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Unit

Instruction Manual

Mouse Pad

Speaker

Right

Mouse

Button

Safety Catch

LCD

Screen

Contrast Switch

Keyboard

Left

Cursor

Button

DirectionalCursor

Button

Right

Cursor

Button

Volume

Switch

Mouse

Left Mouse

Button

Smart Card

Drive

For the next generation

Accelerator

PC Trainer Plus

The

Accelerator PC

Trainer Plus

is supplied

with the following parts.

Please contact your retailer

should any parts be missing.

1 - Unit

2 - Mouse

3 - Mouse Pad

4 - Instruction Manual

About your Accelerator PC Trainer Plus

Chapter 1

Features

60 Activities

• 17Vocabulary/Spelling/

Grammar

• 22 Math/Logic/Memory

•

12 Games/Music

• 9 Tools and Computer

Skills

Multimedia

• Large LCD Display

• Digital Sound

Expandability

• Increase learning potential

with our Expansion Cards

(each sold separately))

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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.

Chapter 2

Getting Started The

Accelerator PC Trainer Plus

operates on 4 AA size batteries (not included) or a 9V AC

adaptor (sold separately).

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.

Pls. turn off the unit before plugging in the AC

adaptor. Otherwise the unit may be damaged.

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.

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Auto-off

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

Mouse Connection

Ensure the unit is turned OFF. Slide back the mouse jack cover at the back of the unit

and plug the mouse into the mouse jack.

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 a counter-clockwise direction and lift open the cover.

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

Starting the Accelerator PC Trainer Plus

Turn on your Accelerator PC Trainer Plus using the [On/Off] button located at the upper right corner of the

keyboard.

At the end of your session, remember to turn off the power using the [On/Off] button.

Mouse jack

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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 arrow cursor and click the left button on the desired

selection. (See Chapter 7 -- How to Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer).

The Cursor Buttons

The directional cursor buttons are used to make a selection in some games.

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.

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Expansion Cards

(sold separately)

Do not scratch or damage the metal contact plate of the Expansion Card.

Only insert

Accelerator PC Trainer Plus

Expansion Cards into the Expansion

Card drive.

Plug the

Accelerator PC Trainer Plus.

Expansion Card into the Expansion Card drive

on the right side of the unit.

The current activity is interrupted and the Expansion Card animation begins.

After the title screens, a menu screen appears. On this menu screen are two direction

icons and a title of one of the activities included on the Expansion Card.

2. Use the arrow cursor or directional cursor button to scroll through the titles.

3. Press [Enter] to play the displayed activity.

Expansion questions for the following activities are included on each Expansion Card.

Name of Expansion Card Activities

Grammar Card Magic Act, Mark-It, Sounds Like

Spelling Card Hear Here, Word Compactor, Space Escape

Vocabulary Card Net Work, Plural-Eyes, Top Hat

While the Expansion Card is plugged in, only those activities included on the Expansion Card are available. To

play other games in the learning PC, unplug the Expansion Card.

N.B.: If you purchase an older Expansion Card the activities written on the card will not match the actual

expanded activities. The above list is the correct version.

Smart Card

Drive

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Demo

When the [Demo] button is pressed, you will be shown a demonstration of some of the exciting features and activi-

ties in your

Accelerator PC Trainer Plus

Volume

The volume level can be adjusted between high, middle and low. To toggle the volume hold down the [Ctrl] key

and press F1.

Contrast

You can adjust the screen contrast to compensate for different lighting conditions.

Hold down the [Ctrl] key and press F2. Each time it is pressed the contrast will increase it until it reaches the

maximum level. Pressing the button again will make it return to the lowest contrast.

Chapter 4

Game Selection

You can select a game by pressing the [Esc] key and entering the two digit game code.

Game Selection

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