User Manual - Oregon Scientific
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1. Warning Do not unplug the Smart Pen while downloading the data otherwise it may damage it Restart your PC or reinstall the PC Software if you encounter download failure several times OreGcon Dear customer Thank you for purchasing SmartGlobe Horizon by Oregon Scientific We hope that this product will help you and your family to learn more about the world we live in and to develop and interest in geography history and in cultures around the world As a truly international company all of us at Oregon Scientific take a personal interest in designing products that help both children and adults understand more about our global neighbors It is our goal that you will learn something new and inspiring that might change your perspective of the world The SmartGlobe Horizon can be continually updated by connecting the SmartGlobe Horizon to the Internet via USB cable As such we hope that every day will bring a new adventure to your world using SmartGlobe Horizon Low battery indicator A flashing red LED light indicates that the Smart Pen is running out of batteries Note The clock in Smart Pen will be inaccurate when out of batteries for over 2 minutes Caution e Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed e Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used e Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity e Remove batteries from the unit if t2. 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 SmartGlobe Horizon on the page 10 11 and 12 for details iI GAME SmartGlobe Horizon is featured with i GAME which is downloadable for free on iPad Android version for Meep available soon providing extra fun and informative activities The app will be available in both Apple App Stores and Meep market 1 To play i GAME switch to 1 GAME mode using mode slide button on Smart Pen 2 Connect Smart Pen to the tablet iPad or Meep using the USB cable Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit is required for iPad connection which is sold separately at Apple Store 3 Launch SmartGlobe app and you are ready to go ea 1 Connect Smart Pen to your PC using USB cable provided 2 Launch SmartGlobe Horizon PC Software wait a moment It will check and show if there is newer version available 3 Select an age group and a language 4 Press download button to download the latest version from server 5 Unplug Smart Pen when it shows Download Completed
3. G0218 12 Getting Started Your SmartGlobe Horizon base uses four AA size batteries which are installed in the back of the base as shown It is also equipped with an AC DC adapter connection which allows the base speaker to work without batteries AC DC Adapter not included Your Smart Pen uses two AAA size batteries To open the battery cover remove the screw on the back of the pen with a coin and then pull it open from the top as shown Once you have installed the batteries in the pen remove the plastic tag from the back of the pen located next to the reset button The tag is only for demo use e o 9 nae aa Se Speen enter ay Turn on the Smart Pen by pressing the button AC DC adapter connection AC DC Adapter not included Please remove the batteries from the base unit before plugging in the AC DC adapter Otherwise the unit may be damaged Plug the adapter into the adapter socket centre positive type at the side of the unit Plug the adapter into a wall outlet Auto off The Smart Pen will automatically shut off after a few minutes if it is not being used and the base speaker can only be used when plugged into the Smart Pen Find To play a search game touch one of the Find categories with your Smart Pen The SmartGlobe Horizon 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 pla
4. Oregon Scientific SmartGlobe Horizon V1 05 SMARTGLOBE HORIZON Age Group Orecon AgeS 8 C Aged 14 Age 15 or above Data Version Last updated version ZG Download Coming Conio Ole Comme E oming English UK English AU French coming Coming Soa Soom German Italian Portuguese Spanish Ezz 7 Japanese English CA French CA As a result of our efforts to continually improve our products the actual screen displays from the product may differ slightly from the diagrams shown Portuguese How to Renew Your Internet Subscription You will be reminded to renew your subscription 30 days before it expires Press the Renew now button and you will be directed to a website through which you can renew your subscription About Your SmartGlobe Horizon Kit Your SmartGlobe Horizon is supplied with the following parts please contact Oregon Scientific if any parts are missing Front SmartGlobe Horizon USB Cable Speaker Cable Speaker Booklet N Base T Pen Holder Activity panel Wireless Smart Pen User manual PC requirements e Windows XP Vista 7 e GHz or above 32 bit x86 processor e 512 MB RAM or above e 100 MB of available hard disk space e USB port e Internet Access e Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit is required for iPad connection sold separately at Apple Store Key functions e Players Touch this icon to s
5. be To learn more about a particular country use the Smart Pen to touch a different category on the activity panel and touch the country again 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 The Smart Pen will even let you compare places on the U S map with places on the main Globe Population Currency Time sd Distances Flying Time Note The time function will only be accurate once you have registered and updated the Smart Pen see pages 10 11 and 12 for instructions Also the exchange rates will be based on those automatically updated at the time of your last download Volume Control Press A and amp to adjust sound volume Note Purchasing multiple Smart Pens allows multiple users to learn with one SmartGlobe Horizon at one time we recommend using headphones in this case Register Your SmartGlobe Horizon Your new SmartGlobe Horizon 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 SmartGlobe Horizon in order to download the latest information for your Globe SmartGlobe Horizon Download Services Upon registration SmartGlobe users are allowed to use Internet content downloa
6. d services free for one year from the time they re first registered One year of free service is contingent update Smart Pen registration within 12 months of purchase Access code Smart Pen has a personal access code located on this page that will allow you to use our Internet services This access code is important for registering and renewing your subscription Please keep the access code in a safe place 10m This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 guaratee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or te
7. e damaged Always remove the batteries and disconnect the power supply before cleaning Do not attempt to dismantle any part of the product and only use a soft dry cloth for cleaning Do not get SmartGlobe Horizon or any of its parts wet and be sure that your hands and the tip of the Smart Pen are clean before touching the globe surface otherwise the Smart Pen may fail to read information from the Globe Contact Information As this product is updateable prompts instructions and game functions may change as we continue to improve SmartGlobe Horizon and its user interface We would be happy to receive your comments and suggestions and appreciate your feedback Feel free to contact us at smartglobe us oregonscientific com Note All SmartGlobe Horizon data is for reference only and is not intended to be used as a source for academic or professional research Oregon Scientific Inc 19861 SW 95th Avenue Tualatin OR 97062 USA Hotline 1 800 853 8883 Service http us oregonscientific com service Website http us oregonscientific com Back DEN eS nN AC DC adapter jack ler AC DC Adapter not included Battery cover Wireless smart pen Battery and adapter requirements Activities Touch To learn about a country use the tip of the Smart Pen to touch one of the Touch categories on the activity panel located on the base and then use the Smart Pen to point to a place on the glo
8. elect up to four players in the Find activities Players A Pause il Repeat Co e Pause Touch this icon if you would like to pause the game Touch it again to resume your game e Repeat Touch this icon to repeat a question or instruction prompt e Demo Touch this icon to listen to a demonstration of some of the exciting features and games on your SmartGlobe Horizon e Local Map Local Map is included in the booklet To explore different topics of local places touch any activity on the panel and then touch any local place 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 e Animals e Food e Landmarks e Inventions and Innovations e Dinosaurs e World Flags e World History Sound Options Your SmartGlobe Horizon can be used in three different sound modes 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 Headphones With headphones connected to the Smart Pen Cleaning and Maintenence Your Smart Pen and all cables should be checked regularly for damage to avoid the danger of an electric shock Do not use them if they ar
9. he unit is not going to be used for a long time e Remove all batteries when replacing e Do not dispose of batteries in fire e Non rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged e Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before being charged e Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision e Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product e The supply terminals are not to be short circuited e The base unit must not be connected to an AC DC adapter greater than 6V e Due to AC DC adapter connection Not suitable for children under 3 years of age Use only under adult supervision e The Toy must only be used with the recommended AC DC adapter e The AC DC adapter is not a toy e In an environment prone to static discharge the unit may malfunction To reset remove batteries or disconnecting the adapter for at least 10 seconds before connecting the power supply again e Toys liable to be cleaned with liquid are to be disconnected from the AC DC adapter before cleaning e Any safety isolating adapter to be used with the toy should be regularly examined for potential hazard such as damage to the cable or cord plug or enclosure of other parts In the event of such damage the toy must not be used until the damage has been properly removed Knowledge For up to date World News Amazing Facts and Earth Facts touch an icon with the Smart Pen under the Knowledge column
10. levision 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION ELECTRIC TOY Not recommended for children under 3 years of age As with all electric products precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock DISPOSAL Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary Apple and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc App Store and Apple Store are service marks of Apple Inc A Android is a trademark of Google Inc P N 300103153 00001 10
11. yer 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 Continents Countries Capitals Note Use the local map to answer the questions about local places This table shows the time limit of each game for each age group Local Places 120 seconds Ultimate Challenge 120 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 3 3 questions 3 questions 3 questions SmartGlobe Horizon PC Software Before connecting the Smart Pen to your PC please connect your PC to the Internet and install the SmartGlobe PC Software 1 Download it at http smartglobe oregonscientific com horizon us html 2 Follow the instructions to install the program 3 After the installation process connect the Smart Pen to your computer using the USB cable provided Register your Smart Pen 1 After connecting your Smart Pen to the PC via the USB cable start the software and a web page will open up please fill in the information and enter the access code located on this page 2 You can now download the latest information from our server Follow the on screen instructions on the PC control panel to update your Smart Pen
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