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Auto-off

The learning PC will be automatically turned off after about 5 minutes of no input from the player.

Mouse Connection

Ensure the unit is turned OFF.  Lift the mouse jack port cover at the back
of the unit and plug the mouse into the mouse jack.
To ensure the mouse is kept clean, keep it on a clean mouse pad.

Printer Connection

The printer port is located on the back of the unit.
If you wish to change the printer for a different model you must turn the 
learning PC off to reset its printer configuration memory.
NOTE: When using the AC adaptor, connect the printer only after the learning PC is turned on.

Cleaning and Maintenance

The unit should be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts.  In the event of 
such damage, the unit must not be used with the adaptor 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.

Cleaning the Mouse

Turn the round mouse-ball cover in a counter-clockwise direction and lift open the cover.
Take the ball out, wipe the ball and the inside of the mouse with a dry cloth to clean out all the dust.

Summary of Contents for Accelerator Eclipse

Page 1: ...For Ages 6 UP Accelerator ECLIPSE...

Page 2: ...ltimedia Large LCD Display Digital Sound Expandability Increase learning potential with our Smart Cards each sold separately Peripherals Compatible with the following Hewlett Packard Epson and Canon p...

Page 3: ...00 4310sp Epson Stylus Color 400 440 Epson Stylus Color 600 640 Epson Stylus Color 700 740 NOTE The Accelerator Eclipse Learning PC may not be compatible with Windows only printers Hewlett Packard is...

Page 4: ...ay corrupt data stored in memory To reset your Accelerator Eclipse see Memory Failure in the Trouble Shooting section Caution Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed...

Page 5: ...printer configuration memory NOTE When using the AC adaptor connect the printer only after the learning PC is turned on Cleaning and Maintenance The unit should be regularly examined for damage to the...

Page 6: ...e unit Useful Features and Controls The Keyboard The keyboard operates in the same way as a real computer keyboard The Mouse Move the mouse in the direction that you want to move the arrow cursor and...

Page 7: ...ion the Smart Card menu screen appears 2 Use the mouse or directional cursor button to scroll through the titles 3 Press Enter to play the displayed activity Expansion questions for the following acti...

Page 8: ...y F7 Logic F8 Tools F9 Keyboarding Select a category from the menu either with the mouse or with the left and right directional cursor keys and the Enter button When you have chosen a game menu you ca...

Page 9: ...to the higher level of difficulty A score of 60 points or lower will return you to the lower difficulty level Help Press Help to repeat the audio instruction prompt Hints For selected activities you c...

Page 10: ...press Enter The two player mode screen disappears and the names are saved The game is played in the same way as the one player version except that the players must compete to answer the questions The...

Page 11: ...en questions the summary screen will show both players scores and announce the winner How to Make a Selection and Submit Your Answer In some games you must select your answer from a list shown on the...

Page 12: ...s Fact or Fib to select a melody to listen to Juke Box or when the object you want to select is under the farmer s hoe Farm House under the elephant s trunk Splash under the jackhammer Jackhammer unde...

Page 13: ...ipse shows an animation and says a word The word then appears scrambled Type the correctly spelled word in the spaces Show Spell The Accelerator Eclipse shows an animation and says a word You must spe...

Page 14: ...s not Identify the letter that should be capitalized When the desired letter is underneath the elephant s trunk press Enter to capitalize it Mark Smart An improperly puntuated sentence scrolls across...

Page 15: ...ost points wins the game Concentration The Accelerator Eclipse shows an animation and says the word It then displays the letters of the word in a grid You must remember the position of the letters of...

Page 16: ...ich has a similar meaning When the correct word scrolls under the arrow press the Enter key Word Squirt A group of words scrolls across the top of the screen above an octopus You must squirt ink on th...

Page 17: ...crolling over the shopping cart you must select those that fit into the category When the word is above the cart press Enter to drop it in You are allowed 3 attempts Math Addition Type the correct ans...

Page 18: ...wo math problems on the screen You must decide whether the first one gives a result which is greater than the question on the right the same as the question on the right or less than the question on t...

Page 19: ...dog touches the sides three times or when the time runs out The time remaining when the dog reaches its owner will be converted into points Score 80 points or more to advance to the next level You ar...

Page 20: ...e number keys or the arrow cursor Select a feature with the numbers or the arrow cursor The feature is automatically pasted onto the face The erase icon will remove all the features The printer icon w...

Page 21: ...moved Tone Zone Four tone buttons are shown The Accelerator Eclipse plays a tone sequence which you must repeat Each time it plays the sequence it adds another tone Repeat the tones using the number...

Page 22: ...lue You have three guesses Number Wonder You are shown a sequence of numbers but one of them is covered by a balloon You must guess what that number is If you get it right then the gun will pop the ba...

Page 23: ...ber will appear telling you how many bees are in the squares surrounding it From these clues you must work out where the bees are so that you can avoid them Tools Word Processor The Accelerator Eclips...

Page 24: ...e pressing another key to produce upper case characters or the symbols shown in the top part of the key Caps Lock Key Press this key to lock letters into upper or lower case Back Space Press this key...

Page 25: ...a previously saved document Make sure that the Accelerator Eclipse is connected to a printer Select Print from the menu screen and the Document name screen will appear Select the document you wish to...

Page 26: ...ld 1 Key in a name and press Enter 2 Key in a phone number and press Enter 3 Key in an address and press Enter 4 Key in an email address and press Enter 5 Key in a birthday and press Enter NOTE Entrie...

Page 27: ...on A warning screen will ask you to confirm the delete command Select OK to delete the entry or Cancel to keep the entry Print Data Bank Entries The Data Bank Print screen has three options Select Pho...

Page 28: ...ody names scroll across the screen You can scroll through more quickly by clicking on the left and right arrows at the sides of the screen Press Enter to hear the tune Settings Settings allows you to...

Page 29: ...he screen Sprint Type the moving letters on the screen as fast as you can If you successfully type all the letters on the screen the runner will jump the hurdle If you allow the letters to reach the o...

Page 30: ...across the top of the screen Each time they get to the sides they will move down the screen and more letters will appear above them Use the directional cursor buttons to move the cannon beneath a lett...

Page 31: ...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 h...

Page 32: ...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 O u r m i s s i o n i s t o m a k e l e a r n i n g f u n...

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