PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 1 mission is to r un m u f a k O e learning Electronic Learning Products
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 2 Accelerator PC Trainer Plus F o r t h e n e x t g e n e r a t i o n For Ages 6 & UP
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 3 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.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter 1 About your Accelerator PC Trainer Plus 1 Chapter 8 Scrolling 10 Chapter 2 Getting Started 3 Chapter 9 Games and Game Codes 11 Spelling Vocabulary Grammar Keyboarding Skills Math Memory Logic Games Music Tools 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 22 23 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting 25 Chapter 3 Useful Features and Controls 4 Chapter 4 Game Selection 6 Chapter 5 Game Rules 7 Chapter 6 Two-Player Mode 8 Chapter 7 Make a Selection and S
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 5 Chapter 1 About your Accelerator PC Trainer Plus 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)) Safety Catch The Accelerator PC Trainer Plus is supplied with the following parts. Please contact your retailer should any parts be missing.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 6 Chapter 2 Getting Started The Accelerator PC Trainer Plus 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-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.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 7 Auto-off The learning PC will automatically turn itself off after about 5 minutes of no input from the player. Mouse Connection Mouse jack 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.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 8 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.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 Expansion Cards 5:53 PM Page 9 (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. 1. 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.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 10 Demo When the [Demo] button is pressed, you will be shown a demonstration of some of the exciting features and activities 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.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 11 Chapter 5 Game Rules Attempts Game questions come in groups of 10. You will be given three attempts to answer each question. Points are awarded according to the number of attempts taken to answer each question correctly. Time Limit Each attempt to answer a question is timed (1 minute for levels 1 to 4, 45 seconds for level 5). If you are unable to answer the question in the allotted time period, it is counted as an incorrect attempt.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 12 Repeat Button Press the repeat button to hear the instruction prompt again. On some games you will hear the question word again. Summary Screen After each question a summary screen will appear to tell you how well you scored on the last question (Question Points) and how well you are doing on the level so far (Game Total). Winning a Game Beat level 5 with a score of 85 or more to win the game.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 13 1. If the first player answers the question correctly, points are awarded to the first player, and the game continues. If the first player answers the question incorrectly, the second player is invited to answer the question. 2. If the second player is correct, points are awarded to the second player, and the game continues. 3. If the second player is incorrect, the correct answer is revealed, and the game continues.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 14 Method 3 - Selecting the Answer with the Keyboard Press the letter key that corresponds to the choice. Method 4 - Typing the Answer with the Keyboard In some cases you must use the keyboard to type in your answer. Chapter 8 Scrolling Sometimes there is more information than can be displayed on the screen. In some cases, there is a scrollbar. Move the cursor arrow over the arrow tips on the scroll bar, and press the left cursor button.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 15 Chapter 9 (Games and Game Codes) Spelling (01) Spell Time An animated vocabulary word is displayed and you are asked to spell the word. Type the word into the spaces using the letter keys. (01) (02) Word Jumble An animation is displayed and then the word appears with the letters all scrambled up. Type the correct spelling in the spaces using the letter keys. (02) (03) Spare Parts A word appears with an extra letter in it.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 16 (06) Cook Book Letters fall down from the top of the screen inside fried eggs. You can move the frying pan using the directional cursor key. Try to collect only the letters that are used in the animated word. If you miss a letter it will appear in the correct space but you will not score any points for it. If you drop three correct letters or catch three wrong letters the question will be over.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 17 (10) Sounds Like After an animated vocabulary word appears, four other words are displayed on the screen. Select the word that rhymes with the animated word. Make your choice by moving the cursor arrow over it with the mouse or the directional cursor key. Press the left mouse button or the left cursor key to confirm the selection. You can also select the word by pressing the letter keys A, B, C or D.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 18 (14) Mark-It A sentence with missing punctuation scrolls across the bottom of the screen. There are four punctuation marks above it. Select the mark you think would make the sentence correct and move the arrow cursor over it with the mouse or directional cursor key. Press [Enter] or the left cursor key to confirm your selection. (15) “Plural-Eyes” A noun appears at the top of the screen. Type in the plural form underneath using the letter keys.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 19 (19) Type Right Learn how to touch type! Follow the instructions and type the letters using the correct fingers. The hand animation shows you which finger to use for each letter. Try to do it without looking at the keyboard! (19) (20) Boat Race A row of letters scrolls across the top of the screen. Type the letters to move your boat across the screen. Try to beat the letters to the finishing line.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 20 (25) Multiplication Work out the answer to the equation and type it in using the number keys. The answer is submitted from right to left (units, tens, hundreds). If you want to change the direction of entry, press the space bar before you type your answer. (25) (26) Division Work out the answer to the equation and type it in using the number keys. The answer is submitted from left to right (hundreds, tens, units).
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 21 cursor with the mouse or the directional cursor key. Select the number by pressing the left mouse button or the left cursor key. (30) Follow the Signs There are two equations on the left of the screen with a missing relationship sign. Choose a relationship sign and highlight it with the directional cursor key. Press [Enter] or the left cursor key to confirm your choice. Choose > if the equation on the left is bigger than the one on the right.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 22 (34) High Light A number if objects appear on the screen for a few seconds. Look at them carefully and memorize them. A few more objects then appear on the screen. Use the arrow cursor to select only the objects that first appeared. (35) Selective Memory A number of animated vocabulary words are shown on the screen in a random order. Try to remember the order.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 23 Logic (39) Clothesline A row of shirts on a clothesline appears on the screen. Numbers are written on all the shirts apart from one of them. The numbers form a logical sequence. Work out the missing number and type it in using the number keys. (39) (40) Small Change Four animals appear on the screen. One of them is slightly different from the others. Work out which one it is and select it with the arrow cursor.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 24 1. Make a guess by keying in a row of four letters using the letter buttons from A to D. When you enter the last shape the Accelerator PC Trainer Plus will tell you how good your guess was by putting circles next to your guess. 2. A black circle means that one of the letters in your guess is in the right place. 3. A white circle means that one of the letters in your guess is the correct letter but in the wrong position. 4.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 25 (46) Sidewinder Control the snake with the directional cursor key to pick up the food. Do not hit the walls or the tail of the snake. The food is a small cross. Every time you eat some food the snake grows longer. On higher levels there are more obstacles to avoid. (47) Black Hole There is a box with bouncing stars in it. Each time a star hits the edge of the box a hole will appear. You control the hole-repairer using the directional cursor key.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 26 Music (51) Rhythm Section Using the number keys 1 to 4 build up a rhythm and then hear it played back. 1 plays a bass drum, 2 plays a snare drum, 3 plays the closed hi-hat and 4 plays the open hi-hat. Add a rest (pause) by clicking the R button with the arrow cursor. The C button will clear the pattern and the triangular play button will playback the rhythm you have written.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 27 (55) Music Tutor Learn how to read music! First select whether you want to learn note names or note lengths by clicking on the game type button with the arrow cursor. Note Names: Select whether you want to learn treble clef notes or bass clef notes by clicking on one of the staves. Click on a note and the Accelerator PC Trainer Plus will tell you what the note is called. Note Lengths: Click on one of the different note types to hear what length it is.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 Division Shift Subtraction Shift 5:53 PM Page 28 Enter Addition 8 Multiplication C Equals Cancel (58) Screen Saver The Accelerator PC Trainer Plus will display a screen saver if you do not input anything for a while. Choose the screen saver from the list by clicking the arrow cursor on its name to highlight it. You can click the View button to see what it will look like. (59) Language Lesson Learn how to say useful phrases and words in different languages.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 29 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Before contacting an authorized service center at 1-800-853-8883, carry out the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 30 Accessories available for this Learning Computer (Sold separately) Expansion Cards for Accelerator Expansion Card 1 Grammar Card Increase the challenge of grammar and punctuation activities with cool new questions. Expansion Card 2 Spelling Card Expand spelling excitement with the new questions from this spelling upgrade. Expansion Card 3 V ocabulary Card New questions add upgraded fun to vocabulary activities. N.B.
PT18-Manual (US) 6/14/02 5:53 PM Page 31 Oregon Scientific, Inc. 19861 SW 95th Place Tualatin, OR 97062 Tel: 503 639 8883 Fax: 503 684 8883 Email: info@oscientific.com Look for us on the World Wide Web! http://www.oregonscientific.com Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
