TTS Outdoor Big Point EY04773 User manual

Warranty & Support
This product is provided with a one year warranty for problems found during
normal usage. Mistreating the Outdoor Big Point or opening the unit will
invalidate this warranty.
All out of warranty repairs will be subject to a replacement fee.
Technical Support
Please visit www.tts-group.co.uk for the latest product information.
Email [email protected] for technical support.
TTS Group Ltd.
Park Lane Business Park
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire,
NG17 9GU, UK.
Freephone: 0800 318686 Freefax: 0800 137525
TTS Product Code:
EY04773
WARNING: Do not dispose of this product in
household waste. Hand it over to a collection point
for recycling electronic appliances.
WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months
due to small parts – choking hazard. Made in China,
on behalf of the TTS Group Ltd.
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Ideal for outdoor learning
Outdoor Big PointTM
USER GUIDE

Important Information
Please read all instructions carefully before using
n Please retain these instructions for future reference, as they contain
important information.
nAll cleaning should be carried out by an adult.
nEnsure the product is switched off before cleaning begins.
nTo clean the Outdoor Big Points wipe with a clean damp cloth.
nThis product is designed to be waterproof; however it is not recommended
that the product is left outside for long periods of time.
nPlease do not stand on the Outdoor Big Point.
Safety Information
nBatteries should be fitted by an adult.
nUse batteries of the same type.
nDo not mix new and old batteries; replace all batteries at the same time.
nDo not mix rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.
nEnsure batteries are inserted with the correct polarity.
nEnsure all used batteries are disposed of in the correct manner.
nDo not allow batteries to come into contact with liquids at any time.
nAll batteries should be removed from the product for long periods of
storage.
Fitting & Replacing Batteries
1. Your Outdoor Big Points use 3 x 1.5V AAA batteries.
2. Batteries must be inserted with the correct polarity as indicated in the
battery compartment.
3. Remove the battery cover with a screwdriver.
4. Remove the exhausted batteries, and dispose of responsibly.
5. Fit the batteries according to the markings on the product.
6. Replace the battery cover and tighten screws.

The Outdoor Big Point is extremely versatile and can be used indoors or out.
There are lots of ways to use it as it can be adapted to meet the child’s interest.
With a thirty second record time and a removable window panel, your own text
or images can be added to aid activities or describe what children may hear.
We know you’ll think of lots of ways to use this exciting resource as you take ICT
outdoors, but here are a few suggestions to get you started:
Using Pre-recorded messages
Make a Treasure Trail
Leave clues recorded on the Outdoor Big Point for children to listen to and follow.
You could use numbers or visual cues to help children follow clues in the right
sequence.
Leave a Message...
Leave messages, jokes, instructions, greetings, puzzles etc. for children around
your setting or classroom as part of a task or simply making your area more
interactive.
Display
Making a talking wall, display, gallery etc. can now be taken outdoors with the
Outdoor Big Point.
Set a Challenge
Outdoor Big Points can be used indoors or out to give instructions or challenges.
Here are a few ideas we had:
nGo and find something made of wood, metal, plastic etc.
nCan you find something red, green, blue, etc.
nFind something that is living, clear, opaque, shiny, etc.
nFind something that is a circle, triangle, square, etc.
What’s Missing?
Record rhymes and songs. Leave a message with the start of a rhyme for
children to finish themselves. Alternatively, record a sentence and miss out a
word, then ask children what is missing.
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Talking Sequences
Set the Outdoor Big Points in a line and make a talking number line or create other
sequences for children to use. Record questions to develop thinking and enquiry–
what comes next in the sequence, or what is the odd one out?
Make a Sound Wall
Combine the fun with your outdoor music space to create an interactive music
wall. Record ‘found’ sounds such as bins being hit, the sound of a dog barking
etc., then get children to create their own rhythms. With thirty seconds of recording
space, you could also record beats and samples and ‘play’ a song live.
A Helping Hand
Leave an Outdoor Big Point next to a task with suggestions, stimuli, ideas, etc. You
could also leave questions to help children think about their interests and choices.
What food do you like best? Where do you like to go, etc.
Talking Calendars
Make a talking calendar with the date, weather etc. Great for children comparing
temperature or weather while still outside: “This morning it’s bright and sunny but
quite cold” could well turn into “this afternoon it’s wet and windy”, especially at the
turning of the seasons.
Children Recording their own Sounds
While there are lots of ways for you to pre-record activities, it’s also easy for
children to record their own messages. Here are a few ideas for using recording
in learning:
nAsk children to take the Outdoor Big Point with them to record their
observations, findings, etc.
nRecord greetings, rhymes, suggestions etc.
nTake home or into the local community to record greetings, songs or rhymes.
This is great for Understanding the World, whether you are recording a
traditional African song or comparing the range of accents from the UK.
nRecord a short song or rhyme that the children have made.
n Record tunes or rhythms outdoors.

nRecord story parts – why not start a jackanory style tale as children
experiment with story beginnings, middles and ends that they create
themselves?
Know your Outdoor Big Point
Hanger
Remove all
four screws to
remove battery
cover
Battery cover
Record button
Speaker
Mic
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Recording and Playback
Recording
1. Press the record button once, you will hear a “beep” to indicate recording
has begun.
2. Speak clearly into the microphone.
3. Press the record button again to end the recording.
4. To make a new recording, just press the record button again.
Playback
1. The entire top half of the Outdoor Big Point acts as the play button. Just
press the top half to play back the message.
MicRecord Button

Outdoor Big Points Additional Features
Question
Outdoor Big Points will not
record sounds.
Outdoor Big Points will not
playback recordings.
Answer
Ensure the Outdoor Big Point is in
record mode.
Ensure that the batteries are fresh,
and are inserted correctly.
Press once and release to begin
message playback.
Ensure that the batteries are fresh,
and are inserted correctly.
Your Outdoor Big Points have a
removable plastic sheet that allows
a piece of paper or thin card to be
inserted.
Your Outdoor Big Points have been
designed to be weather proof.
Simply wipe down with a clean
damp cloth after use.
Outdoor Big PointTM
Specification
3 x 1.5V AAA batteries
Approx 2000 playbacks
30 seconds
Feature
Battery Type
Battery Life (Playback mode)
Recording & Playback length