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Oregon Scientific 17018 User Manual

Oregon scientific 17018 children learning tool: user guide
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Set-up and Installation Procedure ...1-3 Chapter 2: Welcome Explorer! ... 3-5 Chapter 3: Driving the Car ...6-9 Chapter 4: The Activity Stops ...9-15 Appendix A: Troubleshooting ... 16-17 Appendix B: License Agreement and Warranty ...18-20...

  • Page 3: Set-Up And Installation Procedure

    Set-up and Installation Procedure Minimum system requirements • Pentium II 266 MHz • 64 MB RAM • 3D display card with 8MB of RAM • 8x CD-ROM Recommended system requirements • Pentium II 350+ MHz • 128 MB RAM • 3D display card with 16MB of RAM •...

  • Page 4: Installing The Software

    The Driving Wheel 1) Connect the wheel to one of the USB ports at the back of the PC. Windows will automatically detect the new hardware and launch the new hardware wizard. 2) The Wizard will ask you where to look for the correct driver for the wheel. Choose the C drive (or the hard drive where Windows is installed).

  • Page 5: The Web Page

    The Web Page There is a dedicated web site for Drive Across the Americas at www.driveacross.net. Many of the features offered are only available when you play the game. There are hotlinks embedded in the game in every city. These links will take you to the page for that city. To use these links make sure that you have an account with an Internet Service Provider and that your computer is connected to the Internet.

  • Page 6: Title Screen

    Title Screen There are four options on the title screen: New, Continue, Options and Exit to Windows. Clicking on New will start a new game. First you must select a character and enter your name. The character you select will appear on your driver’s license but will not affect the game in any other way. Use the left and right arrows to select a character, then type your name in the box.

  • Page 7: Map Screen

    Map Screen You can plan your route using the map page. The main map shows the whole of the Americas. By clicking on one of the names (Canada, USA, Mexico and Central America or South America), the map will zoom to show that area in more detail. The US is further divided up into four regions that can be zoomed in on by clicking the mouse somewhere on the map, but not on a city.

  • Page 8: Chapter 3: Driving The Car

    To change between the different views, press this button. Pause: Press this button to pause and resume the game. It will bring up the pause options screen. but the Oregon Scientific driving wheel has been designed Brake Button View change...
  • Page 9 You can also use the keyboard to control the car: Driving Wheel Steering Wheel Gas Button Brake Button Drive Button Reverse Button Enter Button Horn Navigator View Change Pause The Navigator The navigator sits at the top right hand corner of the driving screen. It shows you the part of the city that you are driving through.
  • Page 10 Driving Rules and the Police As you drive around the cities you must be careful to obey the traffic rules. If you break a law you will get a warning message on the screen. If it says Drive Carefully you should make sure you are not breaking any laws. If you see the policewoman’s head as well then you should be very careful! The police will stop you if you drive very badly or if you keep getting warning messages.

  • Page 11: Chapter 4: The Activity Stops

    Changing Your Car If you earn enough points in the learning activities you will be able to buy a new car or change the color of your current car. See the information about the Garage activity in Chapter 4 to find out more about this. In-Game Options: Exiting the 3D Cities and Saving the Game In a 3D city, when you press the Pause button on the driving wheel or the P or Escape buttons you will get the Pause menu.
  • Page 12 Some activities also have help available while you are playing the game. This will give you a hint about how to answer the question. Don’t use this type of help too much- often you will get a lower score if you do! Most of the activities have different difficulty levels.
  • Page 13 The Power Station If you stop at the Power Station you can find out how electricity is generated. Each city has a different Power Station to visit with a different power source. Before the activity starts you must select either the Normal or Advanced level by clicking on the corresponding button.
  • Page 14 If you have just had a warning or if you have had to pay the fine for having 12 penalty points then you leave the activity when you click on the “OK” button. Grocery Store There’s a chance to earn lots of points in this math activity. When you play the game you will see a costs sheet.
  • Page 15 The check out sheet shows which souvenirs you have selected (if any), and the cost of filling up the gas tank. Click the mouse in the check boxes to confirm your purchases. You can leave the activity by clicking on the Exit button. If you want to buy the gas or souvenirs you can leave by clicking on the Buy button on the Check Out sheet.
  • Page 16 Warehouse This building has two games for you to play, the Quick-Fire Math Game and the Packing Game. To start the Quick-Fire Math Game click on the large box on the right of the screen or on the button on the left marked “Quick-Fire Math Game”. The game starts when you choose a level. In this game you have a time limit in which to answer the math question.
  • Page 17 you are free to browse at any time. You can look through the new cars by clicking on the left and right arrows next to the Buy button. You can change the color of the cars by clicking on the color buttons on the left of the screen. The board at the top of the screen tells you some information about the car.

  • Page 18: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting While we make every effort to test as many different computer configurations as possible we cannot check every possible combination of hardware. Before contacting an authorized service center at 1-800-853-8883, please check the following and look for updates on www.driveacross.net: Make sure Direct X 8.0 is installed.
  • Page 19 Check that your wheel is calibrated properly. See Chapter 1 for details. Developing learning products is a responsibility that we at Oregon Scientific take very seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the information that forms the value of our products. However, errors sometimes occur. It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products and we encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-853-8883 with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have.

  • Page 20: Appendix B

    The term “Software” refers to the original software and whole or partial copies of it and any or all audio, textual or pictorial content that forms a part of the software with which this license agreement is provided. The term “Company” refers to Oregon Scientific International Ltd.
  • Page 21 7. Limited Warranty and Disclaimer of Warranty. For a period of 90 days from the date on which you purchased the product accompanying this Agreement, Oregon Scientific warrants that the media on which the Software is supplied will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use.
  • Page 22 EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH 7, THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH 7, THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.
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  • Page 26 Dear Parent/Guardian, Thank you for buying Drive Across the Americas. Using the latest technology, Oregon Scientific aims to develop unparalleled learning products that make learning a lot more fun. Designed by experts, our products are packed with unique interactive activities that make an invaluable contribution to your child’s development.
  • Page 27 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 http://www.driveacross.net 086-000553-021...
  • Page 28 E l e c t r o n i c L e a r n i n g P r o d u c t s...