Learning Resources Light 'N' Strike Math LER 6906 User manual

LER 6906
Use and Care
Guide
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FCC Requirements
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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Getting Started
Battery Installation
You will need:
4 AA batteries, Phillips screwdriver
Turn the Light ‘N’ Strike™upside down on the tabletop.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the screw on the battery
door in a counter-clockwise direction to loosen the screw.
Remove the screw and open the door. Insert the AA
batteries, being careful to match the + and – ends of the
batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Replace the battery compartment door and insert the
screw. Replace and tighten the screw in a clockwise
direction until secure. Please read and understand the
other important battery usage instructions later in this
manual.
Basic Play!
Light ‘N’ Strike can be played with or without the mallet.
The object of the game is to complete the math problem.
A problem is shown on the screen with a missing number,
either in the problem or in the answer. Hit the number or
numbers that complete the problem when they are lighted,
then hit the ENTER key to lock in your answer. It’s that
simple!
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ON/OFF button
LDC
screen
Volume Control
Speaker
(on back)
ENTER key
NUMBER
keys
Reset button
(underneath)
NEW
GAME
button
CLEAR
key

Game 4 Division
Level 1: dividing a number by 1, 5, 10
Level 2: dividing a number by 2, 3, 4, 11
Level 3: dividing a number by 6, 7, 8, 9, 12
3) Now you will need to select the level at which you wish
to play. Hit the lighted key that corresponds to your
selection.
As you play the game and answer the questions, the unit
will keep score for you. At the end of each round of 10
questions, you will see the percentage of correct answers.
If this percentage is 80% or higher, the game will
automatically raise you to the next level, or the next game.
You can select a new game at any time during play by
pressing the NEW GAME button.
Answer questions at each level of all the games
consecutively at 80% or above correct and you will unlock
a surprise level!
Let’s Play
1) Push the ON/OFF button to turn on the unit.
2) An opening animation will be shown on the display. You
will be asked to choose the game you wish to play. Select
the game by hitting the number button that corresponds
to your selection. There are four basic games. Each game
has three different levels of difficulty. Below is an
example of the type of questions that will be displayed in
each game.
Game 1 Addition
Level 1: adding single digit numbers
Level 2: adding one double digit and one single digit
number
Level 3: adding two double digit numbers without
carrying
Game 2 Subtraction
Level 1: subtracting single digit numbers
Level 2: subtracting single digit from double digit
numbers
Level 3: subtracting double digit numbers without
borrowing
Game 3 Multiplication
Level 1: multiplying a number by 0, 1, 5, 10
Level 2: multiplying a number by 2, 3, 4, 11
Level 3: multiplying a number by 6, 7, 8, 9, 12
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
- Prevent spills of food and beverages on the main unit.
- If the product needs to be cleaned, wipe gently with a
barely damp, soft cloth.
- Do not submerge the product in water.
- Do not throw or kick the product, and do not push sharp
objects through the speaker opening or LCD screen.
- Remove batteries during prolonged storage.
- Avoid exposing product to extreme temperatures.
Battery Replacement
Change the batteries when the sound becomes garbled or
seems to be slowing down during play, or when pressing a
button does not trigger a response from the unit. To
replace batteries please read the instructions for battery
installation.
Please read and understand the important battery
information below.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
To ensure proper function:
• Battery installation and replacement should be done
by an adult only.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard or rechargeable
batteries.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy
before being charged (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under
adult supervision (if removable).
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended are to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• Remove batteries if toy is to be inactive for long
periods of time, to avoid leakage.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Replace batteries at the first signs of erratic operation.
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WARNING: DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE.
BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.