Oregon Scientific Learning Game Games User Manual


 
Chapter 1
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Thank you for choosing the
B-Inspired
Learning Game.
Designed with fun in mind,
the B-Inspired
Learning 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-Inspired
Learning Game
encourages creativity and independent learning.
Learning with Barbie
is 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.
Chapter 1
About the B-Inspired
Learning 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).
The B-Inspired
Learning Game is supplied with the
following parts (please contact your retailer should
any parts be missing):
1 - Unit
2 - Instruction manual
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Instruction manual
LCD screen
Unit
Repeat button
On/Off button
Speaker
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
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Product does not have INTERNET or data storage capabilities.
Getting Started
The B-Inspired
Learning 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.
Starting the
B-Inspired
Learning Game
Turn on the B-Inspired
Learning 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.
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.
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 re.
• 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.
Enter button
Career button
Volume control
Contrast control
Press the On/Off button
Unit
Battery cover
Battery requirement
Earphone jack
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
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.
Game Selection
There are 8 careers with 24 fun lled
activities in the B-Inspired
Learning
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
enter button
Press the
arrow pad
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B-Inspired
Learning Game
Arrow pad
For Ages 5 & Up
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