Instructions

Age 5-8
Age 9-14
Age 15+
Touch to select an age group in the activity to learn information or play games, with different contents suitable for
different age groups.
To learn the contents of an age group, touch an age group icon with the Smart Pen, then select an activity.
For example:
Content / Age Age 5-8 Age 9-14 Age 15+
Earth Facts
The earth is mostly
covered by water and
ice; only one third of
the earth is land.
The world’s highest
waterfall is Angel Falls
in Venezuela, which is
3,212 feet high.
The biggest river on
Earth is the Amazon,
which is at least 4000
miles long. It provides
20% of the freshwater
into the ocean.
Local Map
To use the U.S. map, slide out the drawer box from side of the base. To start the activity, touch activity icons on the
activity panel and then touch any places on the local map.
Note: The U.S. local map only works with the U.S. English version.
This table shows the time limit of each game for each age group.
Game/Age Age 5-8 Age 9-14 Age 15+
Continents
90 seconds 60 seconds 45 seconds
Countries
120 seconds 90 seconds 60 seconds
Capitals
120 seconds 90 seconds 60 seconds
Cities
120 seconds 90 seconds 60 seconds
Local Places
120 seconds 90 seconds 60 seconds
Ultimate Challenge
120 seconds 90 seconds 60 seconds
This table shows the number of correct answers required from the player to advance to a higher level.
Age/Level Age 5-8 Age 9-14 Age 15+
Level 1
1 question 2 questions 2 questions
Level 2
2 questions 2 questions 3 questions
Level 3
3 questions 3 questions 3 questions
Knowledge
For up-to-date world news, amazing facts and earth facts, touch an icon with the Smart Pen under the
KNOWLEDGE column.
Earth Facts
Each time you select the Earth Facts icon, you will hear facts about the Earth.
Activities
Touch
To learn about a country, use the tip of the Smart Pen to touch one of the TOUCH categories on the activity panel
(located on the base), and then use the Smart Pen to point to a place on the globe. To learn more about a particular
country, use the Smart Pen to touch a different category on the activity panel, and touch the country again.
TOUCH
Continent Time Features
Name Area History
Capital Geography Language
Leader Currency National Anthem
Population Weather Highest Point
Leading Universities Tourist Attractions Famous Cuisine
Compare
COMPARE
Population
Area
Currency
Time
Distance
Flying Time
To compare information between two places, such as distance, flying time and
exchange rates, choose a category under COMPARE and then touch two places
on the globe one after the other. The Smart Pen will even let you compare places
on the U.S. map with places on the main Globe.
Find
To play a search game, touch one of the FIND categories with your Smart Pen. The SmartGlobe™ will tell
you to find certain places on the map, and you must answer the questions as quickly as you can. Each activity
(except Continents and Local Places) has 3 different levels, and for each level the player must answer the required
number of questions correctly. Players need to answer the questions within the time limit; the time limit varies
depending on the age group the player has selected. The Ultimate Challenge game is a combination of questions
from all the other categories.
Getting Started
Charge the Smart Pen
Charge the Smart Pen when the power indicator ashes red. Normal charging takes about 2 hours.
Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB port of your computer or any USB charger (5 V, 500 mA), then connect
to the Smart Pen’s micro USB jack.
The red LED light is on during charging and off when fully charged. Unplug the charging cable when fully charged.
Note:
• Before charging the Smart Pen, please make sure it is OFF.
• The Smart Pen is not available while charging.
Caution
• The built-in battery may discharge completely after a long period without use. Recharge the battery before use.
• Use only the supplied cable for charging.
• Charge battery on a fireproof surface away from flammable items or liquids.
Turn on/off
Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 1 second, the power indicator lights on and the voice will come out
after 5 seconds.
Press the ON/OFF button to turn off.
Auto off
The Smart Pen will automatically shut off after a few minutes if it is not being used.
About Your SmartGlobe™ Explorer 2.0
Your SmartGlobe™ Explorer 2.0 is supplied with the following parts; please contact Oregon Scientific
if any parts are missing.
Front
Unlatch-Button
Pull to open
the Globe
Reset
Vo lume
+/-
Headphone
jack
Micro USB
jack
Speaker
Local Map/Holder
for Open Globe
Base
SmartGlobe™
Explorer 2.0
Portable Smart Pen
User manual
USB Cable
ON/OFF button
Activity panel
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Dear Parents / Guardians,
Thank you for purchasing SmartGlobe™ Explorer 2.0 by Oregon Scientific. We hope that this product will help
you and your family to learn more about the world we live in, and to develop an interest in geography, history, and
in cultures around the world. This device has built in Augmented Reality technology, providing you with a real
world view with our dedicated Smart Globe App. As a truly international company, all of us at Oregon Scientific
take a personal interest in designing products that help both children and adults understand more about our global
neighbors. It is our goal that you will learn something new and inspiring that might change your perspective of the
world. The SmartGlobe™ Explorer 2.0 can be updated by connecting the SmartGlobe™ Explorer 2.0 to our
service via the internet with the USB cable provided. As such, we hope that every day will bring a new adventure
to your world using SmartGlobe™ Explorer 2.0.
Low battery indicator
A flashing red LED light indicates that the Smart Pen is running out of batteries.
You will also hear a voice “It’s time to charge the batteries.”
Note: The clock time in Smart Pen will be inaccurate due to low battery, please connect to computer via
PC software provided to update.
Function keys on activity panel
Pause
Touch this icon if you would like to pause the game. Touch it again to resume your game.
Repeat
Touch this icon to repeat a question or instruction prompt.
Demo
Touch this icon to listen to a demonstration of some of the exciting features and games on your globe.
Player
Touch this icon to select up to four players in the FIND and GAMES activities.
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5
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6
4
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Back Inner
Pen holder
Solar System and Earth Interior activities
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