LeapFrog LeapPad Classic Parent Guide & Instructions
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1. Dear Parent We at LeapFrog know that you are your child s most important teacher Our goal is to help you build an environment for your child that is rich in experiences one that encourages discovery and fosters learning SUCCESS Our LeapPad learning system can help teach your child how to read The LeapPad library is designed to grow with your child through each stage of reading from reading readiness to reading fluency From early discovery of letters and sounds to the more advanced concepts of sentence construction and story comprehension the LeapPad learning system combines creative play with a proven educational curriculum that makes learning effective and fun LeapFrog learning toys are designed to grow alongside your child through each stage of development All are made with the same playful spirit that promotes a lifelong passion for learning For additional information on how to make learning fun and effective visit our web site www leapfrog com where you ll find tips from parents and educators We hope you ll join us there Sincerely Pita Word Mike Wood President LeapFrog Enterprises Inc BATTERY INFORMATION Requires 4 AA called LR6 in some countries alkaline batteries not included Battery Safety Batteries are small objects Replacement of batteries must be done by adults Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment Promptly remove dead batteries f2. This guide contains important information Please keep it for future reference For additional help please visit our Consumer Support Web site at http www leapfrog com support UK Office Phone 0800 169 5435 EIRE 00 44 1702 200244 IMPORTANT Please notify the LeapFrog Consumer Service department of any difficulties before returning this product for any reason Returns must have a Return Authorization number RA in order to be processed If the service representative is unable to solve the problem you will be given instructions on how to replace the product WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsi ble for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur suant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference to radio communications Because this toy generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy there can be no guarantee that interference will not occur If this toy does cause interference to radio or television reception you can check this by turning the toy off and on while listening for the interference one or more of the following measures may be useful e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separ
3. ation between the toy and the radio or the TV Consult the dealer or an experienced TV radio technician for help Warranty Information This LeapFrog product is warranted only to the original purchaser for a period of three months from the original purchase date under normal use and service against defective workmanship and material This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use immersion in water neglect abuse battery leakage or improper installation improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in workmanship or materials Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser LeapFrog shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express warranty on this product Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited to the duration of this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state During the warranty period your product will either be repaired or replaced at LeapFrog s option when returned shipping prepaid and with proof of purchase date as instructed by a LeapFrog service represent
4. ative In the event that your product is replaced the replacement will be covered under the original warranty or for 30 days whichever is longer LeapFrog the LeapFrog logo and Neartouch are registered trademarks of LeapFrog Enterprises Inc LeapPad and Mind Station are trademarks of LeapFrog Enterprises Inc 2001 LeapFrog Enterprises Inc All rights reserved U S Patent Numbers 5 686 705 and 5 877 458 Patents Pending Made in China Visit our fun filled web site at www leapfrog com For ages 4 years and up Part No 600 00564 The LeapPad family of products is designed to make reading and learning fun From pre readers to more advanced learners who are developing reading fluency there s a LeapPad system for every stage gh teal i Ages 3 and up Engages and delights with fun interactive stories and activities that teach pre reading skills Interactive talking Flip Books come alive as e a6 i 4 children touch play and learn Ages 4 and up Interactive talking books come to life and reinforce the magic of reading LeapPad books include special tools that develop vocabulary _ _ spelling and phonics awareness Each book is packed with engaging activities games stories and facts that make reading and learning fun Ages 6 and up LeapPad Pro learning system is designed to provide a more challenging learning experience for more advanced readers Activities on each page help reinforce a variety of sub
5. earning system has a jack for use with your personal headphones or speakers located on the back of the LeapPad base Consult the head phone or speaker manufacturer s operating instructions Headphones are not included Warning e Headphone wires can be dangerous to small children Headphones should only be used under adult supervision e In case of electrostatic disturbance the unit will turn to standby mode To resume play simply turn the LeapPad on again Care and Maintenance Caring for your LeapPad learning system and LeapPad books e Keep away from food and beverages e To clean use a slightly damp cloth and mild soap Air dry only e Never use in water or submerge in water e Avoid bending fraying or biting LeapPad books e Remove batteries for prolonged storage e Avoid extreme temperatures
6. jects in new and exciting ways Books are designed to broaden vocabulary and improve reading comprehension with topics such as math science geography music and more The Mind Station connector provides access to a world of learning on www leapfrog com Using the Mind Station connector and cartridge you can download new content and activities for use on your LeapPad Join the LeapFrog Never Ending Learning Club to get Leaps Pond magazine LeapPad Reading Activity Sheets and more Paid subscription required for some content Visit www leapfrog com for more details GETTING STARTED e Insert the cartridge and place the LeapPad book into the LeapPad player Please note you will not need a cartridge for the LeapPad collection book included with your LeapPad e Press the ON OFF button to begin play e Use the LeapPad Neartouch pen to touch the GO on the edge of the page e Now use your LeapPad Neartouch pen to touch words and pictures and make them come to life Remember you must touch the GO every time you turn the page Only the LeapPad pen will work with your LeapPad learning system Never use a regular pen or pencil on any of the LeapPad books The LeapPad Learning System Helps Teach Your Child to Read Say It e Touch the C Yto hear the entire page read aloud e Touch the with the LeapPad pen then touch any word on the page to hear it spoken Sound It ond Explore letters or groups of letters and their so
7. ni Lrap rag Reading Comprehension Reading to Learn LEAP 3 Dred 3 5 Ages 2 10 Each sold separately Actual artwork may vary Play a Fun Learning Game as Look for the game icon at the bottom of the page to play a fun learning game When you see one of these icons touch it with the LeapPad pen to shift into game mode The icon for each book will be unique but will always be located at the bottom of the page a 9 at oy e Touch the game icon at the bottom of the page with the Pen and then follow the instructions e Try keeping track of correct answers so you can play against yourself and friends e Look for other special icons at the bottom of the page that feature fun activities such as music mode and language mode Interact with Pictures on the Page Touch any of the characters or pictures with the LeapPad pen to hear them magically come alive Touch them again and they may surprise you with more fun sounds and phrases Stop an Activity amp You can stop any activity story or sound by touching the LeapPad pen to amp Volume Control VA Touch the LeapPad pen to the volume controls to adjust the audio volume on your LeapPad learning system Automatic Shut off When you are done playing with the LeapPad learning system press the ON OFF button with your finger Otherwise the LeapPad player will turn off automatically if it hasn t been used for a few minutes Headphone Jack For quiet play the LeapPad l
8. rom the toy Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used Dispose of used batteries properly DO NOT incinerate used batteries DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire as batteries may explode or leak DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries i e alkaline standard DO NOT use rechargeable batteries DO NOT recharge non rechargeable batteries DO NOT short circuit the supply terminals Battery Installation Requires 4 AA called LR6 in some countries alkaline batteries 2 When the batteries run low on power the toy s speech may become garbled or it may repeat itself Replace the batteries at this time 3 Open the battery door with a screwdriver 4 Install new batteries as shown in the polarity diagram inside the battery com partment 5 Replace battery door securely TROUBLE SHOOTING Toy does not turn on or does not e Remove batteries and put them back in respond e Make sure battery cover is correctly secured e Clean battery contacts with rubbing alcohol e Install new batteries Toy makes strange sounds or behaves erratically e Install new batteries e Install new batteries Toy makes improper responses Consumer Service contact email support leapfrog com Telephone 800 701 LEAP 5327 Hours Monday through Friday 9 00 AM to 5 00 PM Pacific Time LeapPad LEARNING SYSTEM Helps Teach Your Child to Read
9. unds e Touch the Ea with the LeapPad pen to hear words spoken e Try touching each letter in a word left to right or lightly drag the LeapPad pen across a word to hear it sounded out e Certain letter combinations or letter groups are highlighted in yellow These letters make phonic sounds that are different from the phonic sounds of each letter Touch a letter group to hear the sound it makes Spell t K e Learn how to spell words by touching the Ea with the LeapPad pen then touching any word on the page Define It e Learn the definition and hear the proper pronunciation of words in bold in the chapter books and Classics Touch a word in bold once for pronunciation twice for the definition The LeapPad library is divided into Leap levels which make it easy for you to tailor the system to your child s current reading level and special interests loeopfrog LEAP START Pretehol Lip ho igs 5 Leap Start introduces concepts that develop reading readiness such as letter recognition phonics repetition and rhyme matching music and simple poems leapfrog LEAP 1 Leap 1 teaches your child how to read by developing basic reading iiia aada fundamentals These books have special vocabulary builders and focus on the relationship between letters and sounds phonics Characters and themes stimulate interest in beginning story reading arash Reading Practice School Related Subjects LEAP Brodar 13 a Agia 6 8 aa
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