User manual VTECH ALPHABIT S LETTER LOOP

[. . . ] Learning to read is a step-by-step process, and AlphaBert's Learn-toRead SystemTM provides the necessary building blocks in focused stages. Each stage has its own unique learning milestone, and builds on existing skills with an extensive curriculum that is personalized to your child's age and ability. Beginning Reader Stage: teaches letters, letter sounds and letter-object associations Growing Reader Stage: teaches blends, phonics to sound out words and simple spelling Advancing Reader Stage: teaches independent reading, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, creative writing Most importantly, AlphaBert and his friends make learning to read fun, not frustrating. Your child will meet AlphaBert, Sprocket, AlphaBit, AlphaBetsy and AlphaBerto, the reading robots who love to learn and want your child to share their excitement and curiosity. [. . . ] Once you have stopped on a picture, press the Letter button to learn letter names, press the Letter Sound button to learn the letter sounds, or press the Picture button to learn words. For example, you will hear "A", "A says A and Ah" or "A is for apple. " 4. Press the Help button to hear the letter name, letter sound or word identified. 5. If there is no input after 10 seconds, you will hear the letter name, letter sound, or word identified. If there continues to be no input, the above responses will be played randomly until the unit automatically turns off. 4 LEARN ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: ACTIVITY 2 - QUIZ ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Slide the On/Off Activity Selector to Quiz. You will hear a short tune followed by "Let's test your brain gears!" 2. Press the Letter button to answer questions about letters, press the Letter Sound button to answer questions about letter sounds, or press the Picture button to answer questions about words. For example, you will hear "Can you find the A?" QUIZ 3. Slide up or pull down the lever to scroll through the pictures to select the correct answer. 4. Press the Help button to hear clues that will help guide you to the correct answer. If an incorrect answer is selected, you will hear a sound effect followed by a clue that will help guide you to the correct answer. 5 ACTIVITY 3 - MUSIC ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Slide the On/Off Activity Selector to Music. You will hear a short tune followed by "Let's crank up the tunes!" and a fun melody. 2. They include the following: A, N - The Alphabet Song B, O - Arkansas Traveller C, P - Mexican Hat Dance D, Q - Take Me Out to the Ballgame E, R - For He's A Jolly Good Fellow F, S - William Tell Overture G, T - Yellow Rose of Texas H, U - Can Can I, V - Glow Worm J, W - I've Been Working on the Railroad K, X - On Top of Old Smokey L, Y - Toyland M, Z - The Thunderer 3. Press the Help button to hear the melody repeated. 6 MUSIC AlphaBit's Letter LoopTM - BATTERIES BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF. Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screw. 3. Install 3 new "AA" (UM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance. ) 4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure the battery cover. NOTE: Due to the scrolling mechanism, this product requires frequent battery replacement. When the scrolling screen functions slowly, please replace with a new set of batteries. BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY NOTICE · Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid leakage. [. . . ] It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products and encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U. S. , or 1-800267-7377 in Canada, or 01235-546810 in the U. K. , with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you. Note: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Sub-part J of Part 15 FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. [. . . ]