Summary of Contents for Sparkup e-Reader
- Page 1 User's Guide IMPORTANT: before using your new Sparkup, watch the tutorial at www.sparkupreader.com or read the following instructions. Need Support? 1-866-322-4675 support@sparkupreader.com...
- Page 2 Using a built-in camera, Sparkup can read any book that has been successfully recorded or preloaded into it. To ensure that your family gets the most out of Sparkup, take a few minutes to learn how it works. Watch an easy tutorial at sparkupreader.com or scan this code: Important recording tips A book recording can become a precious childhood memory –...
- Page 3 The camera needs to see an evenly-lit frame without reflections or shadows. • Hands: Sparkup's camera needs an unobstructed, clear view of the book. After flipping each page, try to keep hands away from Sparkup.
- Page 4 • Pages: If the book’s pages refuse to lie flat, press them down with your hand, to ensure the camera sees them properly. • Stickers: If there's a page Sparkup is not recognizing well, you can put a sticker in the middle upper part of this page (1" from its edge) and record this page again.
- Page 5 Speaker Back Cover Clip-on Package includes: 1 X Sparkup Reader with 3 X AA batteries (non-rechargeable) 1 X Demo book ("My Magical Book Reader") 1 X User's guide 1 X USB cable WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
- Page 6 Attaching Sparkup to a book 1. Before each use make 2. Clip Sparkup on the inner 3. Close the book. sure the clip-on part is back cover in its top folded into an "L" center (without fastening shape and locked.
- Page 7 (book is closed). Sparkup will follow). 3. To replay a page, press the center key. 4. To finish, simply close the book. Sparkup will turn off. You can also turn it off by holding down the center key for...
- Page 8 Recording a new book Sparkup can record a book in one of two modes: “page-by-page” or “continuous.” Your brand-new Sparkup records in the page-by-page mode, which requires you to press a button to start and to stop each page. Once you are ready for a more streamlined experience, press the “record”...
- Page 9 Wait for the tone, and read the page again. The previous recording will be replaced. ** Before the tone you will hear: "Page-by-page mode. A new book…” If you hear “Continuous mode…” instead, press the “record” key again, and Sparkup will switch to the page-by-page mode.
- Page 10 Recording in continuous mode In the continuous mode, Sparkup follows you as you read the book and captures the authentic reading-aloud experience. Sparkup reacts to each page turn automatically (you hear the tone) - therefore there should be no interruptions while you record. This mode is most suitable for recording together with older children, or for an adult recording alone.
- Page 11 4. To finish recording simply close the and read the page aloud. book (or press and hold the center key). Sparkup will tell you, “The book was Repeat stage 3 till the end of the book successfully recorded” and turn off.
- Page 12 To do so, turn on the Sparkup and make sure it recognizes the book (plays the title). Press and hold the “record” key and follow the prompts. Once started, recording proceeds in the same way as for a new book.
- Page 13 When connected to a computer, Sparkup works like a standard USB flash drive ("USB Stick"): 1. Connect one side of the included USB cable to the back of your Sparkup and the other side to your computer. 2. Turn on Sparkup by pressing the center key.
- Page 14 3. Save the SPK file you have downloaded to the SPARKUP drive. 4. Check that you see the new SPK file inside the SPARKUP drive. 5. Turn off Sparkup by pressing and holding the center key. Sparkup will play a sound and turn off.
- Page 15 Sending a recording via e-mail 1. Connect to your SPARKUP drive and find the file on the drive that contains the book you want to send. Tip: if you have just recorded the book, you can find it by listening to the titles (see “Browsing and organizing”...
- Page 16 Sparkup Tips for Reading Aloud to your Child When you can’t be there – Sparkup can. It encourages your children to read on their own, and ignites their passion for books. Still, there’s nothing better than the time you set aside each day to read to your child. We hope these tips will help bring you hours of enjoyment and create memories that will last forever.
- Page 17 vital bonding experience, and planting the seeds for a lifetime of reading enjoyment. • Keep a stack of your child’s favorite books nearby, and let your child choose which ones you’ll read. • Read good books - spend some time looking for really wonderful books.
- Page 18 Books which work best with Sparkup Sparkup does not ask you to buy special books -- even a 100-year old book from your grandma's collection would work! However, some books are easier for it to recognize and some are more difficult. We are continuously working to improve our software. Currently, the following books work best: •...
- Page 19 Tip: If there's a page Sparkup is not recognizing well, you can put a sticker in the middle upper part of this page (1" from its edge) so the camera will better notice it and record this page again. Technical Specifications •...
- Page 20 Replacing batteries 1. Verify that the clip-on part is folded into 2. Loosen the battery compartment screw an "L" shape. using a cross-head (Phillips) screwdriver, and remove the door. 3. Remove the old batteries: Start by pulling the red ribbon and removing the middle battery, and then remove the left and right batteries.
- Page 21 4. Insert new batteries: Start by inserting the left battery; then insert the right battery and finally the middle battery. To assure correct polarity, please follow the markings inside the battery compartment. Need help? Go to sparkupreaer.com/guide or scan this code: 5.
- Page 22 Battery Cautions • Batteries should be replaced by adults only. • For best results, use alkaline batteries. • Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. • The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. • Failure to insert batteries in the correct polarity, as indicated in the battery compartment, may shorten the life of the batteries or cause batteries to leak.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
Solution Sparkup does not turn on. Take out the batteries, re-insert them, turn on Sparkup. If Sparkup still does not turn on, try to insert fresh batteries. Sparkup does not recognize a book, although it 1. Make sure Sparkup is attached at the middle was recorded. - Page 24 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.
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