User manual OREGON SMARTGLOBE 3

[. . . ] and · Only batteries of the same or equivalent before plugging in the AC/DC adapter. adapter into the adapter jack (center positive · Remove batteries from the unit if the unit type) at the rear side of the unit. The smart pen will automatically shut off · Rechargeable batteries are to be removed being after a few minutes if it is not being used, and · from the product beforeare onlycharged. Rechargeable batteries to be the base speaker can only be used when charged under adult supervision. [. . . ] TOUCH Continent Name Capital Leader Population Time Area Highest Point Geography Currency Weather Features History Language National Anthem Compare Population Area Currency Time Distance Flying Time Compare To compare information between two places, such as distances, flying times, and exchange rates, choose a category under `Compare, ' and then touch two countries on the globe one after the other. map with places on the main Globe. Note: The time function will only be accurate once you have registered and updated the smart pen; see pages 9 and 10 for instructions. Also, the exchange rates will be based on those automatically updated at the time of your last download. 5 Find To play a search game, touch one of the `Find' categories with your smart pen. The SmartGlobeTM 3 will tell you to find certain places on the map, and you must answer the questions as quickly as you can. Each activity 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. Note: Use the local map to answer the questions about local places. Find Continents Countries Capitals Cities Local Places Ultimate Challenge This table shows the time limit of each game for each age group. Game/Age Continents Countries Capitals Cities Local Places Ultimate Challenge Age 5-8 90 seconds 120 seconds 120 seconds 120 seconds 120 seconds 120 seconds Age 9-14 60 seconds 90 seconds 90 seconds 90 seconds 90 seconds 90 seconds Age 15+ 45 seconds 60 seconds 60 seconds 60 seconds 60 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 6 Spanish Activities ( ) To learn about a country in Spanish, use the tip of the smart pen to touch one of the ` ' categories on the activity panel (located on the base), and then use the smart pen to point to a place on the globe or the local map. To learn more about a particular country in Spanish, use the smart pen to touch an activity under the ` ' category, and touch the country again. Continente (Continent) Nombre (Name) Capital (Capital) Líder (Leader) Características (Feature) Hora local (Time) 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. Amazing Facts To explore amazing facts in our world, use the tip of the smart pen to touch Amazing Facts on the activity panel (located on the base), and then use the smart pen to point to a place on the globe. World News Each time you select the World News icon, you will hear up-to-date World News. Updates are available; see "Register and update your SmartGlobeTM 3" on the page 9 and 10 for details. 7 Passport to the World booklet Passport to the World is packed with colorful illustrations and the bonus audio allows for a deeper exploration of the world we live in. Use the tip of the smart pen to touch a picture in the booklet and hear content. The booklet includes the following topics: · Animals · Food · Landmarks · Inventions and Innovations · Dinosaurs · Climate Change · World History · World Flags Note: The booklet currently only supports English (US). Other language versions downloaded onto the smart pen are not compatible with the booklet at this moment, but the program will inform you when booklets of other languages are available. Sound Options Your SmartGlobeTM 3 can be used in three different sound modes: 1. Speaker Built-in speaker With the smart pen's built-in speaker. Base speaker With the larger, louder speaker in the base; just use the speaker cable to connect the pen to the speaker jack. 2. Headphones With headphones connected to the smart pen. Note: Purchasing multiple smart pens allows multiple users to learn with one SmartGlobeTM 3 at one time; we recommend using headphones in this case. 3. 8 Register Your SmartGlobeTM 3 Your new SmartGlobeTM 3 is not only ready to be used right out of the box, but can also be customized by age level and can receive new educational content updated by Oregon Scientific editors. Note: It is recommended that you register your SmartGlobeTM 3 in order to download the latest information for your Globe. Access code Your SmartGlobeTM 3 has a personal access code (located on this page and the back of CD-ROM cover) that will allow you to use our Internet services, which are free for one year from the time you begin using them. [. . . ] These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. [. . . ]