Learning Resources PhoneSmart LER6915 Use And Care Manual

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LER 6915

LER 6960

Use and Care Guide

LER 6960

Use and Care Guide

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LER 6960

Use and Care Guide

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Teaching Telephone

Installing and Replacing the Batteries

Requires: Phillips screwdriver, 3 AAA Batteries

Batteries should be installed or replaced by an adult.
PhoneSmart™ requires 3 AAA batteries (not included). The
batter

y compar

tment is located on the bottom of the
phone handset. To install batteries, first undo the screws
(using a Phillips screwdriver) and remove the battery­compar

tment door. Install batteries as indicated inside the
compartment. (See back of guide for additional notes on
proper battery care.)

Mode

button

Display

screen

Reference

numbers

Writing

pad

Speaker

Playback

Record

button

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the PhoneSmart™ Teaching Telephone,
the simple way to teach your child important phone numbers.
Please use this guide to help get started, and be sure to practice
emergency phone skills with your child!

PhoneSmart™ has three main play modes:

1. Free Play – In this mode, the parent, teacher or child can

record phone numbers and messages. Then, simply dial these
numbers to hear the recorded messages. For pretend and
play fun, you can also dial any of the preset numbers from
people and businesses around the town.

2.

Quiz Mode – In this interactive number-dialing quiz, the
phone will call out basic number sequences. Players need
to press the corresponding keys on the phone to repeat the
sequence. Keep playing to repeat three, four and even five­number sequences!

3. Emergency Mode – This interactive mode teaches children

about the importance of correctly dialing their emergency
phone numbers. Listen in as the friendly operator voice will
guide you through lessons about your emergency phone
number.

Additional Features:
PhoneSmar

t™ features a record-a-message button for message
recording. To use this feature, press and hold the record button
and speak into the phone. Press the play button anytime to play
the message back.

Basic Controls

ON/OFF – To turn the unit ON/OFF

VOLUME – A dial for adjusting the volume

MODE – To toggle between the three game modes

TALK – To enter into talk mode/enable the phone, and to

send the call

END – To hang up or end the current call

RECORD – To record a message

PLAYBACK – To play back a recorded message

Play Modes

1. Free Play

Turn the phone on by pressing the POWER button on the
side of the phone.

The screen will display the word

READY.

Press the TALK button to enter the phone into dialing mode.

Press the number buttons on the front face of the phone to
dial a number. With each press of a number button, the
corresponding number will be displayed on the screen.

When you’re done entering the number, press the TALK
button again to send the call, just like a real cordless or
mobile phone.

SAVING A PHONE NUMBER AND MESSAGE

Anyone can input and save their own phone numbers and
messages for use in Free Play mode. Up to three phone
numbers and messages can be saved.

Press the desired numbers on the front face of the phone
(up to 11 digits), followed by the # button.

You will be prompted to SAVE NUMBER. If yes, press the #
button again. Now you can record a message of up to 15
seconds.

When finished, the message will be played back
automatically, and the screen will display SAVE MESSAGE.

If YES, press the # button.

If NO, press the * button. A tone will play, and you can re­record your message.

Now, any time that phone number is dialed, you will hear
the message associated with that number. The number will
be saved in memory on the phone.

PRESET PHONE NUMBERS

Dial these numbers in Free Play mode to hear a message
from friends around town!

2. Quiz Mode

When this mode is selected, the screen will display the words
QUIZ TIME!

The phone operator will call out and display a three-digit
sequence of random numbers. Press the corresponding keys on
the phone correctly to repeat the sequence. As the number
keys are pressed, the number name will be heard and the
number will be displayed on the screen.

Upon successful completion of the sequence, the phone will
play positive audio feedback.

If an incorrect sequence is dialed, the phone will play a
negative sound and repeat the initial sequence.

The quiz will continue with random three-digit numbers until
the user has cor

r

ectly answer

ed five 3-digit number sequences

in a r

ow

. It will then move on to four

, and then five-digit

number sequences.

Location Telephone Number

Papa’s Pizza 555-1234

Library 555-3838

Pete’s Pet Shop 555-8080

Bakery 555-5678

Bike Shop 555-2121

911 Operator 911

Toy Store 555-8312

Movie Theater 555-8765

Grocery Store 555-6556

The quiz will continue until the child correctly answers five
5-digit number sequences.

To exit out of QUIZ MODE, press the MODE SELECT button.

3. Emergency Mode

This is an interactive mode that teaches children about the
importance of correctly dialing their emergency phone
numbers.

When EMERGENCY MODE is selected, listen as a friendly
operator will guide you through lessons about your
emergency phone number.

Press the mode button to switch to emergency mode, and
hear the voice say, “Let’s learn your emergency number!”

The operator will ask you to dial your emergency number.
First, the phone will show the first two digits of the
emergency number, and then ask you to dial the last digit.

If you dial the wrong number, the phone will play a negative
response and sound effect.

If you dial the correct number, the phone will play a positive
response and sound effect.

This teaching method continues until you are asked to enter
in all three digits (9-1-1) without prompting. This repetition
helps reinforce the importance of remembering your
emergency phone numbers.

Parents should play this activity along with children to help
teach the importance of correctly dialing this number.

Battery Care and Maintenance Tips

• Use 3 AAA batteries only.

• Be sure to insert batteries correctly (with adult supervision)

and always follow the toy and battery manufacturer’s
instructions.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or

rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.

• Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Remove rechargeable batteries under adult supervision.

• Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type.

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

• Always remove weak or dead batteries from the product.

• Remove batteries if product will be stored for an extended

period of time.

• Store at room temperature.

• Wipe the surface with a dry cloth.

• Do not mix new and used batteries.

• Please retain these instructions for future reference.

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Learning Resources Ltd., King’s Lynn, Norfolk (U.K.)
Please retain our address for future reference.
Made in China.

LRM6915-GUD

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