Franklin Speaking SPELLING BEE SSB-208 User Manual

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cause injury.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the SSB-
208, Speaking Spelling Bee. Speaking Spelling
Bee is a terrific resource for building your
vocabulary. You can review definitions 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

SSB-208
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 fluid, 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 suffocation.
Understanding Your Device
Speaker
Color Touch Screen
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
Headphone Jack
Power Switch: Slide the power switch to turn
your product on and off.
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
Battery Compartment
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