A Guide to Using
Global Greetings™
Dear Parent,Dear Parent,
Dear Parent,
Dear Parent,Dear Parent,
You know how important learning the fundamentals is to your child’s future. No
matter what path your child takes - all-star third baseman, doctor or computer
programmer - fundamental skills are the building blocks to success.
As a parent, you take the most critical role in establishing an active learning
environment. And because play consumes so much of a child’s day, toys are a very
important part of that environment. That’s why
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edge toy designers in conjunction with accomplished teachers. Each learning toy
focuses on one of three key subject areas: Reading, Math or Language.
The curriculum content of each toy (the teaching part) is keyed to the child’s age
and ability level. Each toy’s appealing design and stimulating, interactive play (the
cutting-edge toy part) puts the FUN into fundamentals.
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learning, or will learn, in school. This productive play fills a child with confidence
and pride, as well as a lifelong love of learning.
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look forward to continuing to nurture the development of young minds.
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GLOBAL GREETINGS™GLOBAL GREETINGS™
GLOBAL GREETINGS™
GLOBAL GREETINGS™GLOBAL GREETINGS™
ENGLISHENGLISH
SPANISHSPANISH
SPANISH
SPANISHSPANISH
MODEMODE
MODE
MODEMODE
ENGLISH
ENGLISHENGLISH
MODEMODE
MODE
MODEMODE
FRENCHFRENCH
FRENCH
FRENCHFRENCH
MODEMODE
MODE
MODEMODE
10 ICON10 ICON
10 ICON
10 ICON10 ICON
BUTTONSBUTTONS
BUTTONS
BUTTONSBUTTONS
TO BEGIN PLAYTO BEGIN PLAY
TO BEGIN PLAY
TO BEGIN PLAYTO BEGIN PLAY
1. Slide the
or to the right to select
2. Slide the
FrenchFrench
French.
FrenchFrench
MODEMODE
MODE switch to the left to select
MODEMODE
LANGUAGELANGUAGE
LANGUAGE selector to learn
LANGUAGELANGUAGE
LANGUAGELANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGELANGUAGE
SELECTORSELECTOR
SELECTOR
SELECTORSELECTOR
Quiz ModeQuiz Mode
Quiz Mode.
Quiz ModeQuiz Mode
Learning ModeLearning Mode
Learning Mode
Learning ModeLearning Mode
EnglishEnglish
English,
EnglishEnglish
SpanishSpanish
Spanish or
SpanishSpanish
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MODEMODE
MODE
MODEMODE
SWITCHSWITCH
SWITCH
SWITCHSWITCH
3. Press the
the quiz questions.
ICONICON
ICON buttons to learn the phrases or answer
ICONICON
4. Turn the learning toy OFF by sliding the
the middle position. You will hear “Good-bye!” if in the
English ModeEnglish Mode
English Mode, “¡Adiós!” in
English ModeEnglish Mode
French ModeFrench Mode
in
French Mode
French ModeFrench Mode
GLOBAL GREETINGS™GLOBAL GREETINGS™
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LEARNING MODELEARNING MODE
LEARNING MODE
LEARNING MODELEARNING MODE
Global Greetings™Global Greetings™
Global Greetings™ will teach you 10 useful phrases in 3 different languages when
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you press the icon buttons.
List of Phrases in English/Spanish/French:List of Phrases in English/Spanish/French:
List of Phrases in English/Spanish/French:
List of Phrases in English/Spanish/French:List of Phrases in English/Spanish/French:
IconIcon
Icon
IconIcon
Person Hello! ¡Hola! Salut !
Cloud Good morning! ¡Buenos días! Bonjour !
Sun Good afternoon! ¡Buenas tardes! Bonne après-midi !
Moon Good night! ¡Buenas noches! Bonsoir !
Hand Good-bye! ¡Adiós! Au revoir !
Heart I love you! ¡Te quiero! Je t’aime !
Question How are you? ¿Cómo estás? Comment vas-tu ?
Mark
House Where do you live? ¿Dónde vives? Où habites-tu ?
Cup
Food
EnglishEnglish
English
EnglishEnglish
Do you want
something to drink?
Do you want
something to eat?
Spanish ModeSpanish Mode
Spanish Mode or “Au revoir !”
Spanish ModeSpanish Mode
¿Quieres beber algo?
¿Quieres comer algo?
MODEMODE
MODE switch to
MODEMODE
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
SpanishSpanish
Spanish
SpanishSpanish
FrenchFrench
French
FrenchFrench
Veux-tu boire
quelque chose ?
Veux-tu manger
quelque chose ?
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ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the
2. Press any of the 10 icon buttons to hear the corresponding sound effect and
phrase. For example, if you press the
you will hear a rooster crowing followed by “¡Buenos días!”
3. If there is no input within 5 seconds, you will hear “Press a button and say the
phrase with me.”
QUIZ MODEQUIZ MODE
QUIZ MODE
QUIZ MODEQUIZ MODE
Global Greetings™Global Greetings™
Global Greetings™ includes 2 automatically adjusting skill levels in the Quiz Mode.
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The first skill level will test you on your ability to identify a spoken phrase and
find its corresponding icon button. Once you show that you can correctly identify
all of the phrases, the unit will automatically advance to the second level. In the
second level, you will be given a context and asked to speak the appropriate
phrase. You can then press the corresponding icon button to check your answer.
ACTIVITY INSRUCTIONS:ACTIVITY INSRUCTIONS:
ACTIVITY INSRUCTIONS:
ACTIVITY INSRUCTIONS:ACTIVITY INSRUCTIONS:
1. Slide the
2. The unit will begin by asking you a
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2 when you have demonstrated proficiency at identifying the phrases.
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Level 1Level 1
Level 1
Level 1Level 1
Level 1Level 1
Level 1 questions quiz you on your ability to identify the spoken phrases.
Level 1Level 1
1. The unit will ask you to find a phrase in the chosen language. For example,
you will hear “Can you find ‘Bonne après-midi?’”
2. Answer by pressing the icon button that is associated with the spoken phrase.
For the example above, you would press the
answer.
3. When you answer correctly, you will hear a sound effect corresponding to the
foreign language phrase, the foreign language phrase, and a positive reward
phrase and sound effect.
4. You will be given 3 chances to answer each question. After the first incorrect
attempt, you will be asked to “Try again” and the question will be repeated.
After the second attempt, you will be told which button to press to find the
correct answer. After the third attempt,
next question.
5. If you can correctly answer all 10 phrases in succession, you will hear “Woohoo!
Onto Level 2!” and the unit will automatically advance to
MODEMODE
MODE switch to
MODEMODE
MODEMODE
MODE switch to
MODEMODE
Learn ModeLearn Mode
Learn Mode.
Learn ModeLearn Mode
Quiz ModeQuiz Mode
Quiz Mode.
Quiz ModeQuiz Mode
Level 1Level 1
Level 1 question and will level you up to
Level 1Level 1
CLOUDCLOUD
CLOUD button while in the Spanish Mode,
CLOUDCLOUD
LevelLevel
Level
LevelLevel
SUNSUN
SUN button to input the correct
SUNSUN
Global Greetings™Global Greetings™
Global Greetings™ will move onto the
Global Greetings™Global Greetings™
Level 2Level 2
Level 2.
Level 2Level 2
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(continued)(continued)
QUIZ MODEQUIZ MODE
QUIZ MODE
QUIZ MODEQUIZ MODE
Level 2Level 2
Level 2
Level 2Level 2
Level 2Level 2
Level 2 questions ask you to voice the phrase that should be used when given
Level 2Level 2
a specific situation. This encourages use of these phrases in context. The learning
toy will tell you what button to press to check your answer.
1. The unit will ask you what phrase you would say if given a specific
circumstance. For example, you will hear “What do you say in Spanish when
you greet your friend?” Then, you will hear the instruction: “Press the
button to check your answer.”
2. Voice the answer phrase and then check your answer by pressing the icon
button that was advised by the learning toy. In the above example, when you
press the
3. You will be given 3 chances to press the correct answer button to check your
answer. After the first and second incorrect attempts, you will be asked to
“Try again” and the question will be repeated. After the third attempt, the
unit will return to Level 1 questions.
(continued)
(continued)(continued)
PERSONPERSON
PERSON button, you will hear the phrase “Did you say ‘¡Hola!?’”
PERSONPERSON
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
PERSONPERSON
PERSON
PERSONPERSON
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+
-
+
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BATTERY INSTALLATIONBATTERY INSTALLATION
BATTERY INSTALLATION
BATTERY INSTALLATIONBATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit. Use a
coin or screwdriver to remove the battery cover.
3. Insert 2 new “AA” (UM-3/LR6) batteries following the
diagram inside the battery box. (The use of new, alkaline
batteries is recommended for maximum performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure
the battery cover.
BATTERY NOTICEBATTERY NOTICE
BATTERY NOTICE
BATTERY NOTICEBATTERY NOTICE
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use batteries of different types.
• Remove exhausted or new batteries from the learning toy when it will not be
used for an extended period of time.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• Do not short circuit the supply terminals.
BATTERIES BATTERIES
BATTERIES
BATTERIES BATTERIES
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
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GLOBAL GREETINGS™
GLOBAL GREETINGS™ GLOBAL GREETINGS™
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFFAUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFFAUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
To preserve battery life, the
after 1 minute without input. You will hear “Good-bye!” if you are in
“¡Adiós!” if in
turned on again by pressing any button.
NoteNote
Note: If for some reason the program/activity stops working, please follow these
NoteNote
steps:
1. Please turn the unit OFF.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3. Let the unit stand for a few minutes; then, replace the batteries.
4. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800521-2010 in the U.S., 1-800-267-7377 in Canada, or 01235-546810 in the U.K.
WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags areWARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are
WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are
WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags areWARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are
Spanish ModeSpanish Mode
Spanish Mode or “Au revoir !” if in
Spanish ModeSpanish Mode
not part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.not part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
not part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
not part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.not part of this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
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Global Greetings™Global Greetings™
Global Greetings™ will turn off automatically
Global Greetings™Global Greetings™
English ModeEnglish Mode
English Mode,
English ModeEnglish Mode
French ModeFrench Mode
French Mode. The unit can be
French ModeFrench Mode
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CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CARE AND MAINTENANCECARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat source.
3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces or try to dismantle it.
5. Do not expose the unit to moisture or water.
IMPORTANT NOTE:IMPORTANT NOTE:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IMPORTANT NOTE:IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing the Fundamentals of Learning product line is
accompanied by a responsibility that we at
make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, which forms the
value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur. It is important
for you to know that we stand behind our products and encourage you to call
our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S., 1-800-2677377 in Canada, or 01235-546810 in the U.K. with any problems and/or suggestions
that you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed
and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions—it may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has
been type tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B computing
device in accordance with the specification in Sub-part J of Part 15 FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in
a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
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1. Reorient the receiving antenna.
2. Relocate this product with respect to the receiver.
3. Move this product away from the receiver.
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questions and to assist in finding
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