Hasbro PLAYSKOOL alphie

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Summary

Alphie Activity Cards

Find and Seek Game

Learn to play the 'Find and Seek' game by identifying cards as prompted.

Letter Learning

Explore phonics and fun facts with individual letter cards.

Matching Game

Play a matching game using the 30 double-sided activity cards provided.

Music Activities

Engage with music functions like ABC Song and Music Composition.

Color Exploration

Discover color mixing and identification using the color exploration card.

Summary

Alphie Activity Cards

Find and Seek Game

Learn to play the 'Find and Seek' game by identifying cards as prompted.

Letter Learning

Explore phonics and fun facts with individual letter cards.

Matching Game

Play a matching game using the 30 double-sided activity cards provided.

Music Activities

Engage with music functions like ABC Song and Music Composition.

Color Exploration

Discover color mixing and identification using the color exploration card.

The Alphie Playskool robot is an interactive learning toy designed for children aged 3 and up, offering a variety of educational games and activities through the use of double-sided activity cards. Alphie is designed to make learning fun and engaging with its "Lots to Say. Lots to Play." motto.

Function Description:

Alphie functions as an interactive learning companion, guiding children through various educational activities. The core functionality revolves around inserting activity cards into a slot on Alphie's chest. Once a card is inserted, Alphie prompts the child with questions, facts, or instructions related to the card's content. Children interact with Alphie by pressing a button on its head to repeat questions or by pressing blinking buttons on Alphie's body to select answers. Alphie provides immediate feedback, making the learning process interactive and responsive.

Important Technical Specifications:

Power Source: Alphie requires 3 x 1.5V "AA" or R6 size batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended for optimal performance.
Battery Installation: A Phillips/cross head screwdriver (not included) is needed to open the battery compartment, located on the bottom of one of Alphie's feet.
Included Accessories: Alphie comes with 30 double-sided activity cards to start playing immediately.
Volume Control: An adjustable volume control is located on Alphie's back for customized sound levels.
On/Off Switch: An on/off switch is present on the bottom of one of Alphie's feet for easy power management.

Usage Features:

Quick Start:

Remove the "TRY-ME" card that Alphie comes packaged with.
Insert any activity card into the slot on Alphie's chest.
Press the button on Alphie's head to begin and follow its suggestions.
To repeat a question, simply press the button on Alphie's head again.

Activity Cards:

Alphie supports various types of activity cards, each designed for a specific learning area:

Find and Seek: This game requires no cards to be inserted initially. Alphie will ask the child to help find a card. To repeat the question, press the button on Alphie's head.
Letters: There are 26 letter cards, one for each letter of the alphabet. When a letter card is inserted, Alphie explores phonics, shares fun facts, or asks questions. Children press the blinking button corresponding to their answer. The "Phonic button" and "Fun facts" buttons are visible on Alphie's body, along with buttons for "Asks questions."
Matching: Any of the 30 included cards can be used for the matching game. Alphie will provide instructions once a card is inserted. To repeat a question, press Alphie's head button or the dedicated question button.
Music: Music cards include "ABC Song," "Counting Song," and "Music Composition." The "Music Composition" card allows children to create their own songs.
Explore: The "Color Exploration" card teaches about mixing colors and identifying colors in the environment. For example, it demonstrates that "blue + red = purple."

Sleep Mode:

If Alphie is not played with for approximately 90 seconds, it will enter sleep mode to conserve battery life. Any button can be pressed to wake it up.

Storage:

Alphie features a convenient storage compartment on its back to store activity cards when not in use.

Booster Packs:

Additional Alphie™ Booster Packs (sold separately) are available to expand learning fun. These include "Letters" and "Numbers" packs, each containing 25 double-sided cards and offering over 300 questions and fun facts.

Maintenance Features:

Battery Replacement:

To replace batteries:

Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door (located on the bottom of Alphie's foot) using a Phillips/cross head screwdriver.
Remove the door.
Remove and discard the old batteries.
Insert 3 new 1.5V "AA" or R6 size alkaline batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+ and - markings).
Replace the door and tighten the screw.

Troubleshooting (No Sound):

If Alphie produces no sound, check that the batteries are inserted correctly and are fresh.

Important Battery Information (CAUTION):

Always follow instructions carefully and use specified batteries, ensuring correct polarity.
Do not mix old and new batteries, or standard (carbon-zinc) with alkaline batteries.
Remove exhausted or dead batteries promptly.
Remove batteries if the product will not be used for a long time.
Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
If the product causes or is affected by electrical interference, move it away from other equipment. Reset by switching off/on or re-inserting batteries if necessary.
For rechargeable batteries: Do not mix with other battery types. Always remove from the product before recharging. Recharge under adult supervision. Do NOT recharge other types of batteries.

FCC Statement:

The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, ensuring it does not cause harmful interference and accepts any interference received. If interference occurs, users are encouraged to reorient the receiving antenna, increase separation between equipment and receiver, or consult a radio/TV technician. Any unauthorized modifications to the unit could void the user's authority to operate it.