Franklin Speaking SPELLING BEE SSB-208 - User Manual

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the SSB-
208, Speaking Spelling Bee. Speaking Spelling
Bee is a terric resource for building your
vocabulary. You can review denitions and
usage examples of thousands of game words
while practising the spelling of thousands of
English words in a fun, interactive way.
With Speaking Spelling Bee you can:
• PracticeSpellingBeewords;
• PlayagameshowversionofSpellingBee,
whereyouplayformoney;
• CompeteinaSpellingBeeagainsttwoto
sixfriendsorcomputeropponents;
• PlayHangmanorJumble.
Battery Precautions
Your device is powered by three AAA
batteries.
• Non-rechargeablebatteriesarenottobe
re-charged. Never recharge batteries that
come with the device.
• Rechargeablebatteriesaretoberemoved
from the device before being charged.
• Rechargeablebatteriesareonlytobe
charged under adult supervision.
• Donotmixoldandnewbatteries.
• Onlybatteriesofthesameorequivalent
type as recommended are to be used.
• Thesupplyterminalsarenottobeshort-
circuited.
• Donotexposebatteriestodirectheat
or try to take batteries apart. Follow the
battery manufacturer’s instructions for
battery use.
• Alwaysremoveaweakordeadbattery
from the device.
• Toavoiddamagecausedbyleakageof
the battery uid, replace the battery or
batteries once every two years regardless
of how much the device has been used
during that time.
• Shouldabatteryleak,thedevicemay
become damaged. Clean the battery
compartment immediately, avoiding
contact with your skin.
• Keepbatteriesoutofreachofsmall
children. If swallowed, consult a physician
immediately.
Product Care
Your device is designed to be light, compact
and durable. However, it is an electronic
device and must be treated carefully. Putting
unnecessary pressure on it or striking the
device against other objects can cause
damage.
In order to avoid damage to your device,
please:
• Donotdrop,crush,bend,orapply
excessive force to the device.
• Donotexposeyourdevicetomoisture,
extreme or prolonged heat, cold, humidity,
or other adverse conditions. Avoid storing
it in damp, humid or wet places. It is not
waterproof.
• Cleanthedevicebysprayingamildglass
cleaner onto a cloth and wipe its surface.
Do not spray liquids directly on your
device.
• Shouldthedevice’sdisplayglassbreak,
properly dispose of the product avoiding
contact with your skin, then wash your
hands immediately.
• Pleasekeepscreenprotectorsandplastic
bags away from babies and children to
avoid danger of suocation.
Understanding Your Device
Speaker: The speaker is located at the top left
corner on the front of your device.
Color Touch Screen: The color screen of your
Speaking Spelling Bee is responsive to touch.
Warning! Please be careful to use only the
included stylus to select items on the display.
Use of any other sharply pointed objects may
damage your device.
Power Switch: Slide the power switch to turn
your product on and o.
Headphone Jack: The headphone jack is
designed for 3.5 mm, 35 ohm impedance
stereo headphones. Caution: Monophonic
headphones will not work with this unit.
Stylus: The stylus is located in the upper
right corner of the device, while looking at
the screen. To remove the stylus, dislodge
the stylus using your thumb to put pressure
SSB-208
User’s Guide
Please read the following safety warnings
and precautions before using your device.
Note: If this device is to be used by young
children, this User’s Guide should be read to
them by an adult and their use of the device
should be monitored. Failure to do so may
cause injury.
Speaker
Color Touch Screen
Power Switch
Headphone Jack
Stylus
Battery Compartment

Summary

Introduction and Device Overview

Battery Precautions

Essential guidelines for safe and proper battery usage, including mixing, charging, and disposal instructions.

Product Care and Handling

Instructions on how to protect the device from damage, including advice on avoiding moisture and proper cleaning.

Device Components Identification

Identifies and describes the main physical parts of the electronic reference device.

Device Setup and Navigation

Installing Batteries

Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing or replacing the device's batteries.

Using the Main Menu

Guide on navigating the device's main menu using buttons or the touch screen.

Understanding Game Options

Brief descriptions of the available game modes: Game Show, Competition, Practice, and Games.

Changing Device Settings

How to adjust shutoff time, sound, volume, recalibrate the touch screen, and erase user data.

Selecting Your Game Character

Instructions on how to choose an avatar and type a name for game play.

Playing the Spelling Bee Games

Selecting a Skill Level

Guidance on choosing the difficulty level (Beginner, Advanced, Master) for games.

Using Spelling Bee Tools

Explanation of in-game tools like Sentence, Definition, Repeat, and Origins.

Practice Mode Guide

Instructions for playing the Practice mode, including hints and scoring.

Game Show Mode Guide

How to play the Game Show version, including scoring, corrections, and speed rounds.

Advanced Game Modes and Other Games

Competition Mode Guide

Details on playing Competition mode, including player setup, gameplay, and scoring.

Adding Players to Competition

Instructions for adding human or computer players for multiplayer competition.

Playing Hangman

Guide to playing the Hangman game, including hints and changing skill levels.

Playing Jumble

Instructions for playing the Jumble game, including hints and changing skill levels.

Safety, Disposal, and Warranty Information

Recycling and Disposal Guidelines

Information on proper disposal of the device, packaging, and batteries according to local regulations.

FCC Compliance Notice

Regulatory information regarding FCC rules and operation conditions for the device.

Limited Warranty Information

Details on the product's warranty terms and conditions for different regions.

Franklin Speaking SPELLING BEE SSB-208 Specifications