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Summary of Contents for TTS Kitt
- Page 1 A How to Use Teacher Guide...
- Page 2 How does Kitt arrive? Kitt comes in a snug-fitting box, a bit like a bed! This keeps him safe • In the box next to Kitt is a charging lead and Quick Start Guide. • There is also a slot in the box to keep an SD card.
- Page 3 Kitt’s Memory Card • Kitt stores files on a memory card. • The memory card can be inserted and removed from underneath, next to the on/off switch. • It is easy to switch memory cards, so Kitt can be ready for any child.
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Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started • To turn Kitt on, there is a simple on/off switch on his base. • Kitt will say “I’m just waking up. Let’s go!” His eyes blink and move around and there is a blue light in his middle. - Page 5 How do I charge Kitt? • When his energy is running low, Kitt will say “I’m getting a little bit sleepy.” To charge Kitt, plug him into a computer using his lead or place Kitt onto one of the special docking stations.
- Page 6 The black circle in the middle of Kitt’s forehead is the camera. Under Kitt’s head is a button with 3 lines. This is called the MENU. Just like a food menu, it has lots of different options and we’ll talk about all of them separately.
- Page 7 • Hold your finger over the menu for two seconds. • To scroll through the menu, you can use the It will unlock and you will see the menu options Forwards and Backwards buttons. written on Kitt's face. Here are all Kitt's menu options: Classroom View View Play Mode...
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Page 8: Voice Prompts
• The button must then be pressed again and held to function. • Kitt’s voice may be turned off if you prefer. • When Kitt is tired and his battery is too low, his voice will automatically turn off. - Page 9 How do I turn Kitt’s voice on or off? You can choose whether you would like Kitt to speak or not! • Touch and hold the Menu button on Kitt’s front for 2 seconds. • If Voice Prompts are already on, Kitt will say “Menu”...
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Page 10: Take A Photo
• Touch and hold the Camera button on Kitt's head for 2 seconds. • If Voice Prompts are on, Kitt will say “Photo” first and you will then touch again and hold. • When the lock opens and turns orange, release the button. -
Page 11: View Photos
• You can see the photographs by using View Photos in the menu. • Touch and hold the ‘Menu’ button on Kitt’s front for 2 seconds. • If Voice Prompts are on, Kitt will say “Menu” first and you will then touch again and hold until it unlocks. - Page 12 Make a video • Touch and hold the ‘Video’ button on Kitt's head for 2 seconds. • If his Voice Prompt is on, Kitt will say “Video” first and you will then touch again and hold. • When the lock opens, release the button. Kitt will flash green and count down to start your video.
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Page 13: View Videos
View Videos It is so easy to record your own videos - see the 'Make a Video’ slide. Any videos you make are stored on Kitt and ready to watch. • You can watch your recorded videos by using View Videos in the ‘Menu’. - Page 14 Kitt’s face. If you have clothes Being in a well-lit Try to avoid having for Kitt, do not have space will help Kitt bright light behind his hood up or hat to take a great you.
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Page 15: Delete Photos And Videos
Any photographs and recordings may be deleted either from your computer or from Kitt himself. • To delete directly from Kitt go to ‘View Photos’ or ‘View Videos’ and find the file you want to delete. • Touch the ‘Return’ button for 2 seconds. - Page 16 Kitt can record speaking, singing, playing an instrument or whatever you like! • There is no need to use the menu. Simply touch the ‘Record’ button. • Kitt will count down from either 10, 5, or 3 (depending on how the timer is set).
- Page 17 Kitt himself. • If you need to access voice recordings, hold down the ‘Play’ button • To delete directly from Kitt, use the ‘Forwards’ or ‘Backwards’ button to find the file you want to delete. • When you have found the file, hold down the ‘Return’...
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Page 18: Play Mode
Play Mode • When Play Mode is on, none of the buttons work, so Kitt can be played with without interruption. • Kitt will respond to touch: changing colour, facial expressions, vibrating when stroked (if ‘Vibrate’ is set to ‘on’) and saying “whee” when picked up from his base (if ‘Accelerometer’... - Page 19 Classroom Timer Timers can be used for all kinds of activities and setting a timer on Kitt is easy. • The timer is automatically set to 10 minutes, but you can have whatever time you like! • Use the ‘Play’ button to select ‘Classroom Timer’ from the ‘Menu’.
- Page 20 Vibrate • Kitt can vibrate when you touch the buttons and when he is stroked and lifted. • Some people like the vibration because then they know the buttons are working. • The vibration can be switched on and off by selecting ‘Vibrate’...
- Page 21 • An accelerometer is an electronic sensor that measures the acceleration force acting on an object. • In other words, Kitt can react when he is picked up! • Kitt will make a “whee” sound when he is picked up from his base.
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Page 22: Light Sensor
Light sensor • Kitt will react to how much light there is and put his sunglasses on when it is bright! • The light sensor is the tiny dot on top of Kitt’s head. • The light sensor can be... -
Page 23: Display Brightness
Display Brightness • This setting changes how bright Kitt’s face is. • Select ‘Brightness’ from the ‘Menu’ and use the ‘Play’ button to choose Medium High... - Page 24 Timer Length • This setting changes the length of countdown you have to get ready to take photos, videos and audio recordings. • You can have a countdown of 3, 5 or 10 to make sure you are ready for anything! 5…4…3…2…1…CLICK!
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Page 25: Set Time And Date
Set Time and Date Kitt has a clock so he knows exactly when photos, videos and pictures are made and so his alarm can go off at the right time. To set the time, select ‘Set Time’ from the ‘Menu’ and press the ‘Play’... -
Page 26: Alarm Clock
‘Forwards’ and ‘Backwards’ buttons to highlight either on or off. Touch ‘Play’ to set. • When the alarm goes off, Kitt rings and his eyes become moving clocks! • To stop the alarm, simply lift Kitt up, or touch the ‘Return’ button. -
Page 27: Memory Storage
Memory Storage • Everything photographed or recorded is stored on a mini SD card underneath Kitt. • Kitt comes with an 8Gb memory card. • Find ‘Memory Storage’ from the ‘Menu’, then touch ‘Play’ to see how much memory Kitt has... - Page 28 You can upload: An audio file as an MP3 An image as a .JPG (for images the name will need to follow the format PICXXXX, for example PIC0006) iii. Any video that has been recorded on a Kitt...
- Page 29 • You could have named folders on your computer (for individual children/ groups/ class) and drag and drop the files from Kitt into these as appropriate. • Older children might do this for themselves.
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