Oregon Scientific Learning Game instruction manual Unit, Multimedia, Display, Interface, Audio

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Chapter 1

The B-InspiredLearning Game is supplied with the following parts (please contact your retailer should any parts be missing):

Unit

B-Inspired

Learning Game

For Ages 5 & Up

Product does not have INTERNET or data storage capabilities.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Thank you for choosing the B-InspiredLearning Game. Designed with fun in mind, the B-InspiredLearning 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-InspiredLearning Game

encourages creativity and independent learning.

Learning with Barbieis so much fun!

BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. © 2008 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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About the B-InspiredLearning Game

Features

24 learning activities (3 for each career):

• 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).

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1 - Unit

2 - Instruction manual

1 Unit Volume control

 

Contrast control

On/Off button

LCD screen

Speaker

Arrow pad

 

 

 

Enter button

Career button

Repeat button

 

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Battery requirement

Battery cover

Earphone jack

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Chapter 2

Getting Started

The B-InspiredLearning 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.

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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 fire.

• 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.

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Starting the B-InspiredLearning Game

Turn on the B-InspiredLearning 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.

Press the On/Off 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.

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Chapter 3

Game Selection

There are 8 careers with 24 fun filled activities in the B-InspiredLearning 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.

Press the

arrow pad

Press the

enter button

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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.

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