Parent Guide & Instructions Your LEAPSTER2 Handheld A & B buttons for Look for more exciting LEAPSTER® learning Pause game USB cord slot gameplay Product Information Product Information This guide contains important information. Please keep it for future reference. games at leapfrog.com/gaming/leapster2 Cartridge slot Get a hint On/Off Battery Get Connected! Game Downloads compartment Each time you connect the LEAPSTER2 handheld to your computer after One game of your child’s choice can be downloaded to the handheld Home (back) your child plays, you can access fun rewards for your child to celebrate before he/she plays (see Get Started in Three Easy Steps for details on his/her achievements, plus, you can see details of your child’s play so you downloading your included title). The LEAPSTER2 handheld tracks your can support his/her learning progress—and stay connected! child’s accomplishments as he/she plays. Correctly answering a certain number of questions unlocks rewards. Kids can: • Select and download the included game title they choose. D-pad • Unlock rewards such as certifi cates, activity sheets, coloring/colouring pages, trading cards and more! Creativity Castle Art Studio • Play additional online learning games that teach core school skills. Kids can express their creativity by making their own masterpieces. Disney/Pixar elements Disney/Pixar elements Disney elements © Disney Disney elements © DisneyDisney Volume control Paint, draw, add animated stamps or weather effects—even change © Disney/Pixar © Disney/Pixar Parents can: from day to night! Connect the handheld to your computer and go to ™ AC adapter jack • Access the LEAPFROG® Learning Path, a free online interactive tool that allows the LEAPFROG® Connect Application to access the online art studio See the Learning. (AC adapter sold Headphone jack parents to receive detailed updates on the skills, games and even questions their and upload or edit art. separately) (headphones sold child has been exploring with the LEAPSTER2 handheld. See your child’s play and learning with Brightness control separately) • Receive recommendations to expand their child’s learning journey with LeapFrog. Contrast control Stylus • Explore additional parent resources, including educational tips, articles and activities. the LeapFrog® Learning Path. When you Learning Fun for Any Age and Any Stage! See Get Started in Three Easy Steps for details on installing the LEAPFROG® Connect Application and connecting the handheld to your computer. connect any LeapFrog gaming system, LEAPSTER games are designed with specifi c skill sets for age-appropriate learning; from fi rst steps with letters, numbers and colors/colours, to reading, mathematics Connect Weekly! and science. Your child may enjoy playing with you or an older sibling while they Disney elements © Disney Disney/Pixar elements Disney elements © Disney © LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. you can see the games your child plays We recommend that you connect the handheld to your computer weekly to keep © Disney/Pixar All rights reserved. learn the basics of LEAPSTER and its many exciting games. The more they play, your child’s personalized/personalised Learning Path up to date. Connecting often the more they can learn! Exciting new skills and fun rewards await. Download your also ensures that your child’s reward data and Learning Path information remains most, how they are doing with different included starter game and let’s play! saved in the handheld’s memory. Infrequent connection could result in the loss of Connect to Download Your Included Starter Game! FOUR WAYS to Play! this valuable data. Create on your Edit on your skills and more. Tailored tips help Get Started in Three Easy Steps computer The Main Menu on the LEAPSTER2 handheld displays four icons for each of the Consult LEAPFROG Connect help at the top right of the LEAPFROG Connect handheld 1. Set Up Your LEAPSTER2 Handheld: Insert batteries in the battery compartment ways to play. Select any activity from the Main Menu to access the following games Application or view the LEAPSTER2 online support and tutorials for information you support your child’s learning and on the back of the handheld and close and secure the compartment door. Press the and activities. about all of the LEAPFROG Connect features: On/Off button and select your country code (code only required the first time). www.leapfrog.com/en/home/support/product_pages/leapster2.html encourage their passions. Create a profile for each child who will play with the handheld (it can store up to three profiles—pick a name that is easy to remember and can also be used for 1 Cartridge Games 2 Game Downloads Note: Unless connected to a computer, the LEAPSTER2 handheld will automatically Touch to select a background, Touch to use a crayon, a paintbrush, online profiles). Select a profile on the Player Select screen. Play any LEAPSTER® Access included title game turn off after 5 minutes of inactivity. Press the On/Off button to turn the unit back including a blank canvas. a paint bucket or an eraser. © 2010 Viacom International Inc. TM & © HHanna-Barberaanna-Barbera © 2006 VIACOVIACOMM © 2007 VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC. leapfrog.com/learningpath on. If connected to a computer, the LEAPSTER2 handheld will remain on for the MdMadagascar DWA L.L.C. L L C (s09) INTERNATIONAL INC. INC All rights reserved. game by inserting a download or bonus game All rights® reserved. Created by Stephen Hillenburg. downloads. duration of the connection. Touch to add weather options: Touch to select a color/colour pattern. 2. Install the LEAPFROG® Connect Application*: An Internet connection is required. LEAPSTER cartridge day and night, snow and rain. into the slot. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer and follow the instructions on the Cartridge Games Touch to undo the last action. screen, or visit www.leapfrog.com/connect and click on the image of the Leapster2 The LEAPSTER2 handheld supports LEAPSTER® games. Add stamps to a picture. handheld to install the application. Select the appropriate download for your Many are animated! Touch to save your latest picture, or computer and follow the instructions. To get started: to load a previously saved picture. 1. Insert any LEAPSTER game into the cartridge slot and turn on the handheld. 3. Download Your Starter Game: Connect the handheld to your computer using the Learning Skills 3 Connect 2. Select the player’s name or create a new player profi le.* included USB cable and turn it on. Follow the on-screen directions in the LEAPFROG 4 Creativity Castle 3. Select the cartridge icon from the Main Menu and have fun (Note: On some Creativity: Children use their imagination to discover new ways of seeing things. Connect Application to set up your handheld. Then go to the Games tab to Connect your LEAPSTER2 handheld to your They can create a whimsical scene with a polka-dot cottage and rainbow grass, or computer to download games and see the rewards Create art masterpieces LEAPSTER games you may need to sign in again). download your child’s game of choice. that can be uploaded to decorate a desert oasis with spitting camels and whirling tornadoes! With so many © 2009 Scholastic Inc. © 2007 VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC. © 2007 VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC. © LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. that you’ve earned. (LEAPFROG® Connect options, your child is free to explore. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Application and an Internet connection required. the online art studio for * To delete a player profi le, hold down the following buttons at the same time: Left Arrow–Home– * If you already have the LEAPFROG Connect Application installed for another device, Install application by inserting the included CD or further embellishment! A Button. Then touch the X icon that appears at the bottom of the screen and follow the audio you will still need to download the Connect Application software specifically for the visiting www.leapfrog.com/connect.) instructions. Note: You can only delete a name when all 3 name slots are fi lled. LEAPSTER2 handheld. Games sold separately. All games may not be available in all countries. Actual cover art may vary. Images in this guide represent gameplay only; not actual screen pixelation. leapfrog.com/gaming/leapster2 The LeapFrog® Learning Path is not available in all countries. Instructions for Care AC Adapter Electrical Ratings: Country Selection CANADA: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003./ Cet appareil numérique de la classe WARNING: Cords could be a strangulation hazard. Keep out of reach of children under 3 years of age. U.S., CAN Input: ~ 120VAC, 60Hz B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FOR INDOOR, DRY-LOCATION USE ONLY. Children pulling on the cord could cause the computer monitor, TV or other equipment to which the device is Selecting your country of residence adjusts the phonetic pronunciation of some letters to better match your LEAPSTER2 Accessories! Keep food and beverages away from product. Do not spill liquid of any kind on this product as it may render U.K. Input: ~ 230VAC, 50Hz country’s language. If you need to change your country selection, follow these steps: connected to fall with the possibility of property damage, serious personal injury or death. Adult supervision Australia and New Zealand Input: ~ 240VAC, 50Hz Environmental Phenomena it inoperative. Clean with a slightly damp cloth (cold water). Do not use soap, detergent or other chemicals. required during play. 1. Press the On/Off button to turn on your system. • The unit may malfunction if subjected to radio-frequency interference. It should revert to normal operation Never submerge the unit in water. Allow to dry before re-use. Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme Output: DC9V, 700mA, 6.3VA 2. When the sign-in screen appears, press these buttons all at the same time: AVERTISSEMENT: Les cordons peuvent représenter un risque d’étranglement.