User manual VTECH BUZZ THE SPELLING BEE

[. . . ] Buzz also has an easy-grip carry handle so you can take him along for spelling fun on-the-run! 16 DOUBLE-SIDED ACTIVITY CARDS BRAILLE LABEL MOVING, LIGHT-UP ANTENNAE DEMO BUTTON LIGHT-UP LETTER BUTTONS VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH ON/OFF BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON HELP BUTTON ACTIVITY SELECTOR 2 INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE · · One VTech® Buzz the Spelling BeeTM learning toy. One instruction manual. WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child's safety. BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Install 4 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. BATTERY NOTICE · · · Install batteries correctly observing the polarity [+, -] signs to avoid leakage. [. . . ] Press a letter button and you will hear the phonetic sound of the pressed letter. You will hear a short tune followed by "Find the yellow cards. " 3. Next, you will hear "Press a letter to make a word that rhymes with [bat]. " Use your letter buttons to find the letter that makes a rhyme with the word being asked. You may use the pictures on the activity cards to help guide you through this activity. Watch as Buzz's antennae light up and spin as you answer correctly. If you answer correctly, you will hear a positive phrase such as "Right on, honey" followed by a fun sound effect. If you answer incorrectly, you will hear an encouraging phrase such as "Oops, that's a stinger. After three tries, Buzz will identify the correct answer and ask a new question. Busy Building Bees 1. You will hear a short tune followed by "Find the purple cards. " 3. If you create a real word, the letters will be identified followed by their phonetic sounds. Then you will hear a positive phrase such as "You're buzzin' with brilliance. " 7. If you press three letters that do not make a real word, you will hear a fun sound followed by "Try again. " 8. If you have difficulty creating a three letter word, you may use your cards for reference. Note: When you input a 3-letter word, Buzz will only recognize those that are age-appropriate. Some words such as "etc. " will not be classified as words as the meaning of these words should be taught later as they are advanced for this age. You will hear a short tune followed by "Find the green cards. " 3. Find a [vowel/consonant] in the word red. " Use your cards to refer to the question being asked and press the corresponding letter buttons. If you answer the question correctly, you will hear a positive phrase such as "Right on, honey" followed by a fun sound. If you answer incorrectly, you will hear an encouraging phrase such as "Ouch, that stings. If you answer incorrectly after three tries, Buzz will identify the answer and ask a new question. Spelling Bee 1. You will hear a short tune followed by "Find the blue cards. " 3. You may use your activity cards to see a picture and blank spaces to see how many letters are in the word being asked. [. . . ] Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat source. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period of time. IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating and developing preschool products is accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTech® take very seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information which forms the value of our products. [. . . ]