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Leap Frog 600953 Touch and Learn eReader

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Specifications

  • Recommended Age: 3-6 years
  • Battery Type: 3 AA (AM/3-3/LR6) batteries
  • Material: Plastic
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.5 x 1 inches

Activate Standard Play Mode:
This product comes in Demo mode. To switch to standard play mode:

  1. Locate the Play/Demo switch on the back of the eReader.
  2. Slide the switch from Demo to Play.

Getting Started – Battery Installation:

  1. Ensure the unit is turned off.
  2. Find the battery cover on the back and use a screwdriver to open it.
  3. Remove old batteries and install 3 new AA batteries following the diagram inside.
  4. Close the battery cover securely.

Product Features:

  • Off/Low/High Volume Control Switch
  • Activity Buttons for Early Reading Skills
  • Music Button for song playback
  • Story Buttons for phonics stories and fairy tales
  • Interactive Keyboard for activities and stories
  • Settings for screen brightness and background music
  • Left and Right Arrow Buttons for navigation during reading

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Touch & Learn eReaderTM. With the First Phonics eReader, children can build reading confidence as they engage independently with 10 creative stories and play games that allow them to recognize how sounds, represented by different letters, combine into words.

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INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

  • Touch & Learn eReaderTM
  • Quick Start Guide

WARNING
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks, removable tags, cable ties, cords and packaging screws are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child’s safety.

NOTE
Please save this Instruction Manual as it contains important information.

Activate Standard Play Mode
This product is in Demo mode in the packaging. To activate standard play mode, please complete the following steps:

  1. Locate the Play/Demo switch Leap-Frog-600953-Touch-and-Learn-eReader-FIG- (3)on the back of the toy.
  2. Slide the switch from Leap-Frog-600953-Touch-and-Learn-eReader-FIG- (3)Demo to Play .Leap-Frog-600953-Touch-and-Learn-eReader-FIG- (3)Leap-Frog-600953-Touch-and-Learn-eReader-FIG- (2)
    In Demo mode, only a short gameplay is demonstrated.

GETTING STARTED

BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

  1. Make sure the unit is turned off. Find the battery cover located on the back of the unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and then open the battery cover.
  2. Remove old batteries by pulling up on one end of each battery.
  3. Install 3 new AA (AM/3-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (For best performance, alkaline batteries or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended.)
  4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.Leap-Frog-600953-Touch-and-Learn-eReader-FIG- (4)

WARNING:

  • An adult assembly is required for battery installation.
  • Keep batteries out of reach of children.

IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION

  • Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
  • Do not mix old and new batteries.
  • Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable batteries.
  • Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
  • Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
  • Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
  • Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
  • Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

  • Remove rechargeable batteries (if removable) from the toy before charging.
  • Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
  • Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Off/Low/High Volume Control Switch: Slide the Off/Low/High Volume
Control Switch to the LowLeap-Frog-600953-Touch-and-Learn-eReader-FIG- (5) or High Leap-Frog-600953-Touch-and-Learn-eReader-FIG- (6)position. To turn the unit off, slide the Off/Low/High Volume Control Switch to the Off position.

Activity Buttons
Three activities build early reading skills through animation and interaction.

Music Button
Press the Music Button to hear one of five songs.

Story Buttons
Press one of the story buttons to hear a phonics story or a fairy tale read aloud. The phonics stories help teach vowel sounds while the fairy tales help build a love of story.

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Keyboard
The keyboard is used to answer questions in the activities and interact with the phonics stories.

Settings
Make the screen brighter or dimmer and set the background music on or off, then press the square button to choose.

Left Arrow Button
During reading, one press will repeat the current page. Two presses will take the reader back to the previous page and restart the narration from the top of the screen. After the narration has ended, go to the next page.

Right Arrow Button
During reading, one press will go to the next page. If the next page is a mid-story animation, the reader presses a letter to answer the question, and it goes to the next page.

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Square Pause Button
Square pause button during reading or songs, pressing the square pause button pauses the narration or song.
A second press restarts the narration or song.

Up/Down Scroller
During reading, scrolling up or down will go back to the previous page or go to the next page, then it will pause at the end of the current screen when the narration has ended. During songs, scrolling up or down will play another song.

Automatic Shut-Off
To preserve battery life, the Touch & Learn eReaderTM will automatically shut off after approximately 45 seconds without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any buttons or letter keys.

SONG LYRICS

Stories to tell
So many stories to tell,
We love to read and let the words reveal the mysteries. Each one has something to tell,
Those fantastical and magical stories!

 Love to read
Oh, how I love to read.
Everywhere I go I take my stories with me. Come along and I’ll show you why I love to read!

Short Vowel Jam
Silly cat wants a snack!
Will he find a snack in the hat?
Dot got lost in the doggie shop.
Isn’t that just her luck? Huh!
Where is Hen? She’s left the pen.
The Duck is stuck… in the short vowel jam!

 Fairy Tales
Fairy tales are fun to read!
Full of magic and mystery.
Make-believe or fantasy,
Everybody loves a good fairy tale!

It’s storytime
Stories can take you anywhere. Let’s Go! Words and adventures inside your head!
I can’t wait, it’s storytime!

CARE & MAINTENANCE

  1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
  2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat sources.
  3. Remove the batteries if the unit will not be in use for an extended period.
  4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces, and do not expose the unit to moisture or water.

TROUBLESHOOTING

I, for some areas,o n the unit stops working or malfunctions, please follow these steps:

  1. Turn the unit off.
  2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
  3. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
  4. Turn the unit on. The unit should now be ready to use again.
  5. If the unit still does not work, install a new set of batteries.

Environmental Phenomena
The unit may malfunction if subjected to radio-frequency interference. It should revert to normal operation when the interference stops. If not, it may become necessary to turn the power off and back on, or remove and reinstall the batteries. In the unlikely event of an electrostatic discharge, the unit may malfunction and lose memory, requiring the user to reset the device by removing and reinstalling the batteries

NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under 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 usedbyh 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 reception, 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 to 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.

CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-701-5327 in the U.S. and Canada, or email support@leapfrog.com. Creating and developing LeapFrog products is accompanied by a responsibility that we take very seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, which forms the value of our products. However, errors can sometimes occur. You need to know that we stand behind our products and encourage you to contact us with any problems and/or suggestions you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information.

  • Trade Name: LeapFrog®
  • Model: 6215
  • Product Name: Touch & Learn eReaderTM
  • Responsible Party: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
  • Address: 2200 Powell St., Suite 500
  • Emeryville, CA 94608
  • Website: leapfrog.com

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FAQS

Q: Can I use rechargeable batteries with the eReader?
A: Yes, for best performance, it is recommended to use fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

Q: How do I adjust the volume?
A: Slide the Off/Low/High Volume Control Switch to either Low or High position to adjust the volume. To turn off the unit, slide it to Off.

Q: What age group is this eReader suitable for?
A: The Touch & Learn eReader is designed for children aged 3 to 6 years to help build reading confidence and early literacy skills.

 

Documents / Resources

Leap Frog 600953 Touch and Learn eReader [pdf] Instruction Manual
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