We hope that this product will help you and your family to learn more about the world we live in, and to develop an interest in geography, history, and in cultures around the world. As a truly international company, we at Oregon Scientific take a personal interest in designing products that help both children and adults to understand more about our global neighbors. It has been our goal, throughout the design and writing process, that users like you will learn something new and inspiring that might change your perspective on the world. This product will be continually updated, and we hope that every day will bring a new adventure across this wonderful and unique planet we call the Earth. Table of Contents About your SmartGlobeTM kit Getting started AC adapter Auto Off Low Battery indicator PC requirement Key functions 1 3 Activities Touch Compare Find Knowledge 5 Sound options Build-in speaker Base speaker Headphones 6 Register your SmartGlobeTM Access Code SmartGlobeTM PC program installation Register and update your SmartGlobeTM 7 How to renew your Internet subscription Bonus 8 9 PR18_manual_July_28 9/8/05 10:05 AM Page 3 About your SmartGlobeTM kit Your SmartGlobeTM is supplied with the following parts; please contact Oregon Scientific if any parts are missing. Front 1 Back 2 PR18_manual_July_28 9/8/05 10:05 AM Page 4 Getting started Your SmartGlobeTM base uses four AA alkaline 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. Your SmartPenTM uses two AAA alkaline batteries. Once you have installed the batteries in the pen as shown, remove the plastic tag from the back of the pen, next to the reset button...