LeapFrog Leap Start User manual

Instruction Manual
This manual contains important information. Please keep it
for future reference. Ce guide contient des informations importantes.
Veuillez le conserver pour toute référence future.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the LeapStart®interactive learning system.
Book Holders Speaker
Interactive Liners
Stylus
Power Light
On/Off Button
Volume Control
Headphone Jack*
Battery Compartment
*Compatible with most headphones. Headphones not included.
USB Port
Carrying Handle

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INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
•LeapStart®interactive learning system • USB cable
•Activity book •Quick Start Guide
(Number of books may vary
in different versions.)
WARNING
All packing materials, including 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.
ATTENTION
Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous
les produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de
plastique, attaches, étiquettes, cordons et vis d’emballage. Ils ne
font pas partie du jouet.
NOTE
Il est conseillé de conserver ce guide des parents car il comporte
des informations importantes.

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GETTING STARTED
• Install 2 AA batteries in your LeapStart®learning system.
(See: Battery Information)
• Press the On/Off Button to begin. The green Power Light will
shine when the LeapStart®system is on.
Your LeapStart®system is now ready to be used!
Using LeapStart®Books
• POWER UP: Turn on the LeapStart®learning system.
• SET UP: Snap a LeapStart®book into the Book Holders
in your LeapStart®learning system and touch the tip of
the Stylus to any image or word. If instructed to download
the companion audio, download the LeapFrog®Connect
application at leapfrog.com/connect and install it on your
computer.
• REGISTER: Follow the instructions in the LeapFrog®Connect
application to create a parent account and update your
LeapStart®system.
• DOWNLOAD: Download companion audio for each of
your books.
• PLAY & LEARN: Eject and disconnect the LeapStart®system
from your computer. Your child is now ready to play, learn and
explore with the LeapStart®system!
Please visit leapfrog.com/system-requirements for LeapFrog®
Connect minimum system requirements.

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BATTERY INFORMATION
Battery Removal and Installation
1. Make sure the unit is turned Off.
2. Locate the battery cover on the
bottom of the unit, use a coin or
screwdriver to loosen the screw and
open the battery cover.
3. Remove old batteries by pulling up on
one end of each battery.
4. Install 2 new AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries
following the diagram inside the battery
box. (For best performance, alkaline batteries or fully charged
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended.)
5. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.
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 fire.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under
adult supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

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WARNING:
Adult assembly required for battery installation.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
ATTENTION :
Les piles ou accumulateurs doivent être installés par un adulte.
Tenir les piles ou accumulateurs hors de portée des enfants.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. On/Off Button
Press the On/O Button. The LeapStart®learning system will
start up and you will hear a welcome message.
2. Stylus
Touch the tip of the Stylus to the book to interact with the pages.
3. Volume Control
Press the – and + Volume Control buttons to adjust the volume.
4. Automatic Shut-Off
To preserve battery life, the LeapStart®will automatically power
down after approximately five minutes without input. The unit
can be turned on again by pressing the On/O Button.
Important Safety Instructions
• The USB cable could be a strangulation hazard. Keep out of reach
of children under 3 years of age. The USB cable should be used
only by an adult when connecting to a computer and is to be
removed by the adult prior to the use of the product by the child.
• This toy is only to be connected to equipment bearing either of
the following symbols: or .

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• Routinely check this toy for proper and safe condition. If there
is any damage or broken parts, remove toy from use.
• Long-term exposure to loud sounds, at high volume, may
result in permanent hearing loss. When using headphones or
ear buds, it is recommended that the product is listened to at
lower volumes for shorter periods of time. Set the volume while
in a quiet environment; turn the volume down if you cannot
hear people speaking near you. Limit the listening time to 90
minutes, followed by a quiet period. The louder the volume, the
less time required before your hearing may be affected. If you
experience ringing in your ears or hear muffled speech, stop
listening and have your hearing checked.
• When books are installed, product may be heavy for some
children. Exercise care.
• To avoid choking, do not allow your child to eat or drink
during play.
• Parents of children with injuries or other limitations should
consult a doctor before use.
NOTICE: Toy works best when used on level surfaces.
WARNING:
- Adult supervision required at all times while children are playing
with this product.
- Not suitable for children under 18 months.
AVERTISSEMENT :
- La supervision d’un adulte est toujours requise lorsque l’enfant
joue avec ce produit.
- Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 18 mois.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
For Indoor, Dry-Location Use Only: Do not use the product near
a sink or other wet locations. Take care not to spill food or any
kind of liquid on this product as it may render it inoperable and
not serviceable. In case the unit does get wet, unplug all cables
and turn it O. Allow to dry thoroughly before reusing. Do not
attempt to dry with a hair dryer or other heat source.
Avoid Prolonged Exposure to Extreme Temperatures and Direct
Sunlight: Operate in places with temperatures ranging from 5°C
(40°F) to 38°C (100°F). Do not leave the product in your car
as the temperatures in parked cars can exceed the acceptable
storage temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures
can result in shortened battery life or cause the product to
temporarily stop working.
Handle With Care: To avoid injury, damage to this product or
other property, avoid dropping and never disassemble, crush,
puncture, microwave, incinerate, insert foreign objects or paint
the product. Clean your hands before handling the product if they
have been exposed to suntan lotions or other chemicals.
Cleaning: Disconnect all cords before cleaning. Clean the
product with a slightly damp cloth (cold water). Do not use soap,
detergent or other chemicals. Never submerge the unit in water.
Allow to dry thoroughly before re-use.
Using the Stylus
• Do not use the Stylus if it is broken.
• Put the Stylus back in the stylus holder when not in use.
• Keep Stylus tip away from eyes, nose, ears and mouth.
• Do not look directly into the Stylus light.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the unit stops working or malfunctions, please
follow these steps:
1. Turn the unit O.
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
Static electricity may cause the LeapStart®to malfunction.
In cases where LeapStart®is malfunctioning due to static
electricity, reset the system by pressing and holding the
Power Button for 10 seconds until the unit turns on again. 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services
Department at 1-800-701-5327 in the U.S. 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 sometimes can occur. It is important for you 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.

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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Trade Name: LeapFrog®
Model: 6131
Product Name: LeapStart®
Responsible Party: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
Address: 2200 Powell Street, Suite 500,
Emeryville, CA 94608
Website: leapfrog.com/leapfrog.ca
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 used in accordance
with 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: