SmartGlobe - Oregon Scientific
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1. Knife fork spoon chopsticks Ideas Inventions have made great contributions to our lives by making it easier fun or by opening up new opportunities or unchartered territory In this game an array of exciting inventions have been selected for their relevance to children Festivals Get a taste of local celebrations in this game This introduction encourages understanding and cultural sensitivity Despite the differences in the celebrations one will quickly see that they share a common theme of family sharing and thankfulness Discuss with your child festivals that friends or neighbours celebrate which are different from your own Usually these festivals are open to the public and often inviting others to join in the fun Try and arrange an outing and prepare your child by discussing traditions ornaments etc prior to going Special thanks to The LEGO Group for their generous permission to feature their name LEGO trademark the LEGO Bricks and the LEGO Minifigure on this product LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group used HERE AND IN THE PRODUCT with special permission 2007 The LEGO Group Being active is fun and healthy Sports can teach achievement as well as playing part of a team Discover the sports enjoyed around the world Sportsmanship an ethos of life It is important to foster a sense of good sportsmanship to treat everyone with respect This respect and appreciation then tra2. an do with his her body Turn it into something fun by placing the words in the song When you re happy and you know it You can substitute clap your hands with stomp your feet skip to the beat hop around jump about dance with joy jog along walk about sprint to me Please ensure there is plenty of space for your child Pretend play Develop your child s imagination role playing skills introduce new verbs and revise what was learnt by using the game Simon says Examples include jump like a kangaroo dance like a crane hug like a koala wobble like a penguin soar like an eagle Build on this and include other animals like hoot like an owl buzz like a bee prowl like a tiger 2 Sights Natural and man made sights are equally important Apart from being tourist attractions these sights often symbolise a country s ideologies and history Discuss about sights with your child These don t have to be famous landmarks but can also be local sights or places they enjoy visiting 8 the rainforest really is a treasure trove of animals insects and plants Discuss with your child about the different animals that live there Some exciting examples include the ocelot cougar sloth anteater tapir bats anaconda strawberry poison frog one of the smallest frogs in the world macaws egret and piranha Certain types of food are common around the world but
3. and developing that ever strong bond between parent and child Explore with your child the wonderment that is the world Discussion points Ti 7 l World Animals Animals have been carefully selected to show the diversity of the animal kingdom and fun facts narrated by Oree are sure to leave a lasting impression on your child Habitats and weather conditions Your child will learn that animals live in different habitats around the world Below are a select few with brief descriptions Desert The Sahara Desert can get very hot but it can also get very cold at night It is hot and dry Rainforest receives the most rainfall in the world Itis hot and humid Forest has many trees which provide great homes and food for many animals Mountain a landform that extends above ground Most of the world s major rivers are fed from mountain sources Savannah a stretch of grassland where many grazing animals live Arctic Circle a very cold place where some people inhabit Zoo Trip Go on a trip to the local zoo Point out to your child the special things zoo keepers have done to make the animals feel at home Examples include perches for birds branches with ropes for monkeys colder temperatures for animals from the polar regions and warmer temperatures for amphibians The amazing body Different animals are good at doing different things such as kangaroos at jumping penguins at swimming Ask what your child c
4. aral ITP wy oF S Z vO SCTsstw gt a uns JIt tdtlttlNdatlos TODISTE SmartGlobe sr Awl of Knowledge at your Fingertip OreGcon SCIENTIFIC Dear Parent Guardian Thank you for purchasing SmartGlobe Jr by Oregon Scientific As a truly international company all of us at Oregon Scientific take a personal interest in designing products that help children our next generation understand more about our global neighbours and the world we live in The SmartGlobe Jr is an excellent first step to learning geography and provides a strong base in general knowledge Build upon your child s natural curiosity with the SmartGlobe Jr and help your child learn more about the world we live in Embark on the discovery today lable of Contents About Your SmartGlobe Jr 1 Getting Started 3 Activity Rules 4 Activities 5 Troubleshooting l About Your SmartGlobe Jr Features The unit features e 10 Games World Animals Sights Food Ideas Festivals Sports Music National Anthem Languages Clothes Multimedia e Digital sound and animation Display e Large LCD screen e Automatic shut down Interface e Interactive globe activated by touch e Game selector slide Audio e3 volume selection Your SmartGlobe Jr is supplied with the following parts plea
5. have been adapted to suit local tastes In this section food that is commonly known and relevant to children have been chosen Most children will have had firsthand experience with these Trying new food an important lifelong lesson Explain to your child that while this may not be the food we eat everyday or have never even tried it before it does not mean that it is not yummy Afterall this is the favourite food in some countries So why not try it and see what it is all about If you never try it you will never know Broaden this idea to other foods as well Balanced Meal Food Pyramid My Pyramid USDA 19th April 2005 Explain that the body is happiest when we eat well we feel fresh and we are strong to fight off diseases You can briefly explain that there are categories of food and we should aim to eat from every group 1 Grains 2 Vegetables 3 Fruits 4 Oils from fish nuts and vegetables 5 Milk Dairy products 6 Meat and Beans Apart from eating well we should do exercise and not eat too much junk food Cutlery Gi Teach the types of cutlery In some places such as Bangalore India people use banana leaf as a plate They say that by placing hot food on the g banana leaf it gets extra flavour gy Where chopsticks are used bite size food is served so that picking them up is easy and ready to pop into the mouth What you eat drink from What you eat with Plate bowl dish cup
6. nsfers to other areas of life Help your child understand that winning is not everything that they should have fun The real winners are those who continue despite difficulty all the while behaving with dignity Small actions like congratulating the opposing side is not easy to do but is crucial S Music Music is the global language of the world Regional music is brought alive with lively and fun animation by a touch on the globe Just pour some rice into an empty bottle and shake away Try experimenting with different content such as beans and see what noises you can make National Anthem F Learn about National Anthems and flags around the world T Find out more about your flag the history and the symbolism behind it Teach your child which country they live in and their nationality me Languages It is fun to make friends around the world Learn how to say hello in different places the name of the languages and where they are spoken Using the well known simple cut out men decorated differently you can explain to your child that while we may all look a bit different dress a bit different speak a bit different we are actually the same people and share the world together The differences simply make the world a more interesting place to live in ii Clothes Clothes associated with different countries have been selected to show diversity function ceremonial importance as well as their continued use Weathe
7. on 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 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help It may contain small parts due to abuse and or damage to the unit Not suitable for children under 3 years DISPOSAL Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is ae necessary 086L005058 01 7
8. r and clothes Talk to your child about different clothes and their important function Discuss with your child the four seasons and the weather associated with each Then discuss which clothing is associated with the different seasons Some examples of clothing are woolen hats mittens sunglasses jackets swim suits raincoats and umbrellas 10 Troubleshooting 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 which forms the value of our products However errors can 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 with any problems and or suggestions that you might have Our service representative will be happy to help you Before contacting an authorised service representative at 0871 222 1966 carry out the following simple checks It may save you the time of an unnecessary service call No display Are the batteries installed properly Do the batteries need replacing Black out screen or abnormal display Disconnect the power supply by removing batteries for at least 10 seconds before connecting the power supply again In an environment prone to static discharge the unit may malfunction To reset remove batteries for at least 10 seconds before connecting the power supply again Conforms to safet
9. rning with the SmartGlobe Jr is as easy as 1 2 3 Make a game selection by sliding the game selector to stand on the chosen game During the time in which the F music jingle is played turn the globe so that the chosen area faces you Following the prompt make a selection by touching a place on the globe to hear fun facts on that subject in the chosen area The game can be changed at any point by sliding the game selector to a new game The learning activities have been designed around 7 touch activated regions 1 Asia 2 Europe 3 North America 4 South America 5 Australia 6 Africa 7 Arctic Circle When one of these areas is touched in the discovery activities it will first mention the continent or region then introduce a country within that area The countries will be introduced at random each time the area is touched This globe was specially created with the child in mind therefore the globe operates on child finger touch sensor If attempts are made to touch the globe with a palm or an adult hand it may activate a place not intended by the player Activities At Oregon Scientific we take pride in developing learning products parents can depend on to help their children learn in fun ways Your SmartGlobe Jr will give your child a firm base in geography and general knowledge which will only grow We have come up with a few suggestions to help guide you in building on that natural curiosity
10. se contact Oregon Scientific if any parts are missing Manual LCD screen Volume control slide Interactive touch globe LED flashing lights Repeat button On Off button Game selector panel Getting Started Your SmartGlobe Jr base uses three AA alkaline batteries Turn on the SmartGlobe Jr by pressing the 2 button At the end of a session remember to turn off the power by pressing the same button Avoid placing the unit under table lamps or near electrical Caution devices as the close range may affect the sensitivity of the product Different types of batteries or new and used io batteries are not to be mixed When the unit is switched off do not place it near electrical e Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used devices or under table lamps as turning these electrical devices Barenes arc to be inserted wiii the correct polarity on and off may switch the unit on automatically e Remove batteries from the unit if the unit is not going to be used for a long time Remove all batteries when replacing Do not dispose of batteries in fire e os Non rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged 1 Make sure the unit is turned off Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the 2 Turn the unit over so you will see the base The battery enclosure is product before being charged e Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged
11. under located at the base of the unit adult supervision e Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product 3 Using a coin or a straight blade screwdriver open the battery cover gt The a a a 4 Insert 3 AA size batteries Note the correct polarity 5 Replace the cover Battery Installation Auto off If there is no input on the unit after five minutes the unit says goodbye and Soca turns itself off to conserve power When you are ready to start playing again just press the 2 button to turn the unit back on Storage amp Care To ensure that the product enjoys a long life please follow these simple rules Regularly examine the unit for damage to the cord plug enclosure and other parts Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning Keep the unit clean by wiping the exterior of the unit with a dry cloth Avoid getting the unit wet The unit should not be dismantled Always store the unit away from direct sunlight and high temperatures Avoid leaving the unit in a car where it is exposed to direct sunlight The unit should not be subjected to extreme force or shock Activity Rules Selection There are 10 fun filled games in your SmartGlobe Jr National Panguages Clothes Animal Sights Ideas Ressivals a Anthem me F jme ee i Foor ree Ea 9 a 0 7 Ke Lf ae FEA R F 5 q i 5 J A P J F W E he i ae e at es Activate these by 3 simple steps Lea
12. y requirements of ASTM F963 EN71 Parts 1 2 and 3 and EN62115 In an effort to continually improve our products the actual screen display on the product may differ slightly from the diagrams shown 11 Oregon Scientific UK Ltd Unit 1 Switchback Gardner Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 7RJ Hotline number 0871 222 1966 Email Technical oregonuk com Website www oregonscientific co uk 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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recepti
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