Leapfrog Mind Mania Spelling Clip Users Manual 40205_MMS_PGF2_030503

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Parent Guide & Instructions

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Arcade games teach

core spelling words

and definitions...

on the go!

Mind Mania™Math Clip

7 years & up

More fun

learning products

from Quantum Leap!

Turbo Twist™Spelling

6 years & up

iQuest™handheld

10 years & up

TM

Dear Parent,

We at LeapFrog know that you are your child’s most important

teacher. Our goal is to help you build an environment for your

child that is rich in experiences—one that encourages

discovery and fosters learning success.

We have developed learning toys that are designed to teach

fundamental skills such as math, language arts, science and

social studies to Grade School students. Our products feature

a hands-on, multi-sensory approach to learning. Children can

see, hear, touch, and interact with our learning toys. The

products are designed to adapt to the skill level of each child,

and provide positive feedback that encourages children to

explore and learn at their own pace.

LeapFrog®learning toys are designed to grow alongside your

child through each stage of development. All are made with

the same playful spirit that promotes a lifelong love of

learning. For additional information on how to make learning

fun and effective, visit our Web site (www.leapfrog.com),

where you’ll find tips from parents and educators. We hope

you’ll join us there.

Sincerely,

Mike Wood

President

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.

Educational Focus:

Each game has 3 levels that are linked to words taught in grades

1–6. See charts below for examples.

Gameplay Level Key Spelling Skill Sample Words

1Words with Short Vowels hat, met, fin, mop, hug

1Words with Long Vowels plane, feed, dine, joke, prune

1Consonant Blends l, r plan, crop

1Words That End in ck tack

1Consonant Combinations sh, th, ch, tch hush, than, much, ditch

1Words That End with st or nd rust; bend

1Adding ed or ing to Words wished, going

1Adding s or es to Words dogs, flashes

1Words with the ow Sound cow

1Consonant Blends ng and nk sing, rink

1Words with a Double Consonant at the End boss

1Words for Numbers nine

1Words That Begin with qu or squ quest; squeak

1Words with the oo Sound toot

1Compound Words birthday

1Consonant Combination wh whisker

1Words with the ar and or Sounds smart, sport

1Two-Syllable Words with Short Vowels insect

1Consonant Combinations mp, ck, nd damp, rock, find

1Words with the oy Sound choice

1Words for Color and Size green, small

1Words for Family and Friends father

Gameplay Level Key Spelling Skill Sample Words

2Three-Letter Consonant Blends march, strum

2Words with Long Vowels chase, speech, scribe, elbow

2Words That End with the j or s Sounds fudge, slice

2Words with the er and aw Sound splinter, drawer

2Compound Words butterfly, teaspoon

2Words with the ar, or and ur Sounds heart, explore, curve

2Consonant Blends grumpy

2Words with Silent k or Silent w knock, wreak

2Words with the oy Sound loyalty

2Words with a Double Consonant in the Middle million, carrot

2Words with a Double Consonant Followed by y hobby

2Adding es or est to Adjectives braver, bravest

2Adding ed or ing to Words played, drawing

2Unusual Plurals geese

2Words with the Prefix re- rewrite

2Words with the oi Sound coil

2Words with the ar or air Sound dairy

2Words with the or Sound forecast

2Words with the ur Sound earth

2Words with the eer Sound fears

2Words with the j Sound gymnastic

Educational Focus (cont'd):

Gameplay Level Key Spelling Skill Sample Words

2Words with the Unstressed uh Sound conduct

2Words with the uh Sound and l or r nickel

2Words with the uh Sound and n chicken

2Words with the aw and uh Sound caught

2Three-Syllable Words harmony, sensitive

2Words with the Prefix mis-, dis-, in-, un- misplace

2Words with the Suffix -ful or -less respectful

2Words with the Suffix -ness, -ment, or -ly development

2Words with Silent Letters comb

2Geographic Words Houston

Gameplay Level Key Spelling Skill Sample Words

3Words with Long Vowels cyclone

3Words with Short Vowels enemy

3Words with the vowel sound in huge amuse

3Words with the aw, oi, or ow Sound lawful

3Words with the air, ar, or or Sound heirloom

3Words with the ur or eer Sound murmur

3Words with the Unstressed uh Sound effective

3Words with the uh Sound Followed by l, n, or r cannon

3Compound Words classmate, headquarters

3Words with the sh or ch Sound furniture

3Words with the k, or j Sounds chemical

3Words with the fu Sound dolphin

3Words with the Prefix pre-, re-, post-, or co- precaution

3Words with the Prefix dis-, in-, im-, non-, or un- disinfect

3Words with the Prefix bi-, mid-, semi-, or tri- midnight

3Words with the ie or ei receipt

3Adding er, est, ed or ing to Words cozier

3Words with the Suffix -ful, -less, -ment, or -ness friendliness

3Words with the Suffix -ion, -tion, -sion, or -ess decision, commission

3Words with the Suffix -ent, -ant, -able, or -ible radiant, diligent

3Words from Law and Government preamble, federal

3Three-Syllable and Four-Syllable Words especially

3Unusual Plurals halves

3Words with a Greek or Latin Root centimeter

3Words with the Vowel Sound in hoop cocoon

3r-Controlled Vowels gorgeous

3Words with the Unstressed uh Sound elevate, molar

3Adding ed and ing occurring

3Double Consonants blizzard

3Words with Suffixes -ance, -ence, -ate, or able convenience

3Spelling the sh Sound initial

3Negative Prefixes discontinue

3Prefixes super-, sub-, inter-, intra subterranean

3Prefixes per-, pre-, pro- presume

Mind Mania™Spelling Clip User Guide

How to Play

Selecting a Game Mode

1. To begin, press the Enter button to see a list of games, and then follow on-screen

instructions.

2. Each game has 3 levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) that are linked to

words taught in grades 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6. (See Spelling Skill Chart on opposite page)

3. Press the Mode button at any time to return to the main menu.

Game Modes

Word of the Day: Use this mode to see the featured word of the day. Each day will

feature a new word that will be used throughout the games that day.

Spelling Snake: Spelling Snake challenges you to spell a word by using the thumb pad

to guide the “snake” around the screen and “eat” the letters in the correct order to spell

the word.

1. Choose your level and then see a word. Press down on the thumb pad to see its

definition.

2. You get 3 lives and 60 seconds to guide the snake to spell the word.

3. Each word is worth 100 points and each incorrect letter eaten deducts points.

4. You lose a life when the snake touches a wall, hits an obstacle or doubles back

on itself.

Hints: Stumped? Just press the Hint button. The first hint will show the word again. The

second hint will place the next correct letter in place.

HINT BUTTON:

Press the Hint button

during game play if you

are having trouble

answering a question.

DIRECTIONAL ARROWS:

Use these multi-purpose

controls to scroll through

menu choices, move the

cursor and maneuver the

snake around the screen.

RESET BUTTON:

To reset the product, use a

pen or similar pointed item

to press in the small button

located on the back.

MODE BUTTON:

Press the Mode button to

access the Main Menu.

ENTER BUTTON:

Select a game mode, or a

level.

Features:

Secret Word: Secret Word challenges you to guess the correct word based on the number

of blanks shown on the screen.

1. Use the right and left arrows to scroll through the letter choices and press the Enter button

to select the letter.

2. If the letter is in the word, it will be placed in the appropriate blank. If it is not, a fly

(worth 50 points) will fly away.

3. If you guess the word before all of the flies have flown away, then the frog eats the

remaining flies and you earn points. If you guess incorrectly 10 times, and all of the flies fly

away, you will see the word on the screen.

Hints: Stumped? Just press the Hint button. The first hint will place the next letter needed in

its appropriate place. The second hint will place the next correct letter in place.

Word Jumble: Word Jumble challenges you to unscramble the jumbled word and spell the

correct word.

1. A scrambled word is shown with corresponding blanks underneath the letters. You get 2

chances to unscramble the word.

2. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through letter choices, and press the Enter button to

select a letter.

3. Use the right and left arrows to move between the blanks.

Hints: Stumped? Just press the Hint button. Three-letter words get 2 hints, four- and five-letter

words get 3 hints and six-letter words and above get 4 hints.

Note: There will be some instances when the letters can spell more than one word. If this

happens you will be presented with a double word challenge and can double your points by

solving both words!

Word List: All words are available to view from the word list. Access the Main Menu and

press the Enter button to select Word List. Select Word List from the two choices. Use the right

and left arrows to scroll through the alphabet. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through

the list of words. Highlight the desired word and press Enter to see its definition.

Word List Challenge: Challenge your vocabulary knowledge with a flash card style game.

Access the Main Menu, and press the Enter button to select Word List. Select Challenge from

the two choices. Choose a level based on your grade. You’ll see a word. Try to guess the

definition, and then press enter to see if you are correct.

Levels

Mind Mania words are arranged into skill levels based on an educator-approved curriculum.

See the Skill Level chart in the Educational Focus section for detailed information on type or

words presented in each level.

Options

Setting the Clock:

1. Select options from the Main Menu.

2. Press the Enter button when Set Clock is selected.

3. To set the hour, use the up and down arrows to scroll through the hour choices until the

hour you want is on the screen. Press the Enter button (or press right on the thumb pad)

to select. Note: AM and PM will automatically change.

4. To set the minute, use the up and down arrows to scroll through the minute choices until

the minute you want is on the screen. Press the Enter button (or press right on the thumb

pad) to select.

5. To set the day of the week, use the up and down arrows to scroll through the day of the

week choices. Press the Enter button to select.

6. To set the month, use the up and down arrows to scroll through the month choices. Press

the Enter button to select.

7. To set the day of the month, use the up and down arrows to scroll through the day

choices. Press the Enter button to select.

8. The time is now set. Press the Mode button to access the Main Menu.

Setting the Alarm:

The product can be set to emit an alarm tone at whatever time you would like. A small alarm

clock symbol will be displayed on the clock screen to indicate an alarm has been set.

1. To set the hour, use the up and down arrows to scroll through the hour choices until the

hour you want is on the screen. Press the Enter button to select. Note: AM and PM will

automatically change.

2. To set the minute, use the up and down arrows to scroll through the minute choices until

the minute you want is on the screen. Press the Enter button (or press right on the thumb

pad) to select.

3. After the minute has been set, you will have a choice to turn the alarm on or off. Use the

right and left arrows to highlight “on” or “off” and press the Enter button to select.

Contrast: If the screen is too dark or too light, you can adjust the contrast to make the

screen more visible.

1. From the Options menu, select Contrast and press the Enter button to select.

2. Use the right and left arrows to darken or lighten the contrast. Press the Enter button to

select the desired contrast.

Sound: You can turn the sound on or off.

1. From the Options menu, select Sounds and press the Enter button.

2. To turn the sound on or off, use the right and left arrows to highlight “on” or “off” and

press the Enter button to select.

Battery Information:

Batteries included are for in-store demonstration, and should be replaced to improve performance.

Battery Safety:

•Batteries are small objects. Replacement of batteries must be done by adults.

•Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment.

•Promptly remove dead batteries from the toy.

•Dispose of used batteries properly.

•Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

•DO NOT incinerate used batteries.

•DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire, as batteries may explode or leak.

•DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (i.e. alkaline/standard).

•DO NOT use rechargeable batteries.

•DO NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

•DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.

Battery Installation:

1. Requires 3 button cell AG13 (called LR44 in some countries) alkaline batteries.

2. Open the battery door with a screwdriver.

3. Install new batteries as shown in the polarity diagram (+/-) inside the battery compartment.

4. Replace battery door securely.

Consumer Service contact:

Please visit our Consumer Support Web site at http://www.leapfrog.com/support, 24 hours a day.

You can search for frequently asked questions, or submit a question to our support staff via e-mail.

U.S./Canada Office:

Telephone: (800) 701-LEAP (5327)

Hours: Monday through Friday, 5:00

AM

to 7:00

PM

and Saturday 7:00

AM

to 4:00

PM

, Pacific time.

U.K. Office:

E-mail: info@leapfrog.uk.net

Tel: 0800 169 5435

Eire: 00 44 1702 200244

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00

AM

to 5:00

PM

IMPORTANT: Please notify the LeapFrog Consumer Service department of any difficulties before returning this

product for any reason. Returns must have a Return Authorization number (RA#) in order to be processed. If

the service representative is unable to solve the problem, you will be given instructions on how to replace

the product.

Part #:600-02634-b

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note:

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.

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 to radio communications. Because this toy generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy, there can be no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this toy does cause interference to

radio or television reception (you can check this by turning the toy off and on while listening for the

interference), one or more of the following measures may be useful:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the toy and the radio or the TV

• Consult the dealer or an experienced TV-radio technician for help

Warranty Information

This LeapFrog product is warranted only to the original purchaser for a period of three months from the original

purchase date, under normal use and service, against defective workmanship and material. This warranty is void if

the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, immersion in water, neglect, abuse, battery leakage

or improper installation, improper service, or other causes not arising out of defects in workmanship or materials.

Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. LeapFrog shall not

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During the warranty period, your product will either be repaired or replaced at LeapFrog's option, when returned,

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that your product is replaced, the replacement will be covered under the original warranty or for 30 days, whichever

is longer.

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you. You may also have other rights, which vary from province to province.

U.K.: In addition to the above-referenced warranty, this LeapFrog product shall be free from defects in material and

workmanship for 12 months where the three–month warranty period is not valid. The above express warranty and

any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to the warranty periods described above. Some provinces

do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of incidental or consequential

damages, so the above limitations do not apply to you. You may also have other rights under U.K. law, which this

warranty does not limit.

LEAPFROG, the LeapFrog logo, the Quantum Leap logo, TURBO TWIST, MIND MANIA and IQUEST are registered trademarks or

trademarks of LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. © 2003 LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Grades 1-6

Ages 7–12 years

Symptom Try This

Troubleshooting

Toy does not turn on or does

not respond

Toy makes strange sounds or

behaves erratically

Toy makes improper responses

Display stops working

• Clean battery contacts with rubbing alcohol

• Install new batteries

• Make sure batteries are correctly installed

• Make sure battery cover is securely attached

• Remove batteries and put them back in

• Install new batteries

• Install new batteries

• Install new batteries