Leap Frog 615303 Interactive Learning 2 In 1 Blackboard or Whiteboard Easel Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Leap Frog
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Leap Frog 615303 Interactive Learning 2 In 1 Blackboard or Whiteboard Easel
Instruction Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Interactive Learning Easel!
This 2-in-1 blackboard/whiteboard easel comes with 26 letter tiles, six shape
tiles, chalk and an erasable marker. The interactive learning panel teaches
letters and encourages creative play through drawing. The touch-sensitive
pictures in the book describe how to use the magnetic shape tiles to draw
pictures. The letter tile reader helps kids explore letter sounds, letter
writing and new words.
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
WARNING
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks, removable
tags, cable ties, cords and packaging screws are not part of this toy and
should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE
Please save this Instruction Manual as it contains important information.
NOTE
Please ask us about the availability of FSC Products.
CAUTION:
Adult assembly required.
Small fasteners included.
CHOKING HAZARD—small parts.
Not for children under 3 yrs.
WARNING:
This product contains small magnets. Swallowed magnets can stick together
across intestines causing serious infections and death. Seek immediate medical
attention if any magnet is swallowed or inhaled.
ASSEMBLY
With the Interactive Learning Easel, safety comes first. To ensure your child’s safety, adult assembly is required.
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED:
Tool needed: Phillips-head screwdriver (not included).
Note: Numbers referenced below refer to the moulded plastic numbers on assembly parts. See INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE pages for reference.
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Locate the marking of numbers 1 and 2 on the A-Frame and on the Storage Tray separately. Align A-Frame 1 with Storage Tray 1 and A-Frame 2 with Storage Tray 2. The legs will rest in the slots until they are secured.
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Lay the pieces face down on a flat surface so that the back of the Storage Tray 1/2 and the back of the A-Frame 1/2 are facing up.
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Slide Connector 1 into the slot formed by the aligned pieces A-Frame 1 and Storage Tray 1 with the number 1 on Connector 1 facing up.
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Use three Screws and your Phillipshead screwdriver to secure.
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Slide Connector 2 into the slot formed by the aligned pieces A-Frame 2 and Storage Tray 2 with the number 2 on Connector 2 facing up.
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Use three Screws and your Phillipshead screwdriver to secure.
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Slide the four studs on the back of the Learning Panel 3 into the slots on the A-Frame 1/2. The Learning Panel 3 will rest in the slots until it is secured.
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Secure Learning Panel 3 to A-Frame 1/2 with two Screws on each side as shown.
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Snap Upper Rear Leg 4 into the top of A-Frame 1/2 as shown with the number 4 facing out.
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Snap Brace 5 into the back of Learning Panel 3 as shown with the number 5 facing up.
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Firmly snap the other end of Brace 5 into the yellow slot in the back of Upper Rear Leg 4 as shown. ( Note: Once inserted, this piece cannot be removed.) You have now assembled the upper easel.
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Lay the assembled upper easel face down on a flat surface.
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Fit Lower Front Leg 6 into Connector 1 with the curved side of the leg facing down and the number 6 facing up. Secure with two Nuts and two Bolts, inserting the Nuts from the bottom.
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Fit Lower Front Leg 7 into Connector 2 with the curved side of the leg facing down and the number 7 facing up. Secure with two Nuts and two Bolts, inserting the Nuts from the bottom.
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Fit Lower Rear Leg into the top of A-Frame 1/2 with the curved side of the leg facing up. Secure with two Nuts and two Bolts, inserting the Nuts from the top.
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Secure the Lower Rear Leg to the Upper Rear Leg 4 with two Nuts and two Bolts.
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Insert Lower Rear Leg into Rear Leg Base 8.
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Slot the Whiteboard/Blackboard onto the top of the Learning Panel.
Lower the Board Clip over the Whiteboard/Blackboard.
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Slide the Board Clip Release switch to the right and while holding it, lift the Board Clip.
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Position the Whiteboard/Blackboard under the Board Clip. Release the clip to secure the Whiteboard/ Blackboard in place. Repeat these steps when switching from whiteboard to blackboard.
SET-UP
- After assembling the easel, place the Erasable Marker and Chalk pieces in the left cups of the Storage Tray.
- Place the 26 magnetic Letter Tiles in the centre cup of the Storage Tray.
- Place the 6 magnetic Shape Tiles in the right cup of the Storage Tray.
Now, let’s create and draw together!
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
- Make sure the unit is turned Off.
- Find the battery cover located on the back of the unit, use a screwdriver to loosen the screw, and then open the battery cover.
- If used batteries are present, remove these batteries from the unit by pulling up on one end of each battery.
- Install 2 new AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (For best performance, alkaline batteries or fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended.)
- Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure.
WARNING:
Adult assembly required for battery installation.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION
- Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.
- Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
- Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
- Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
- Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
- Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
- Remove rechargeable batteries (if removable) from the toy before charging.
- Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
- Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Disposal of batteries and product
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and batteries, or on their
respective packaging, indicates they must not be disposed of in domestic waste
as they contain substances that can be damaging to the environment and human
health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked, indicate that the battery
contains more than the specified value of mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead
(Pb) set out in the Batteries and Accumulators Regulation.
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after 13th
August, 2005.
Help protect the environment by disposing of your product or batteries
responsibly.
LeapFrog® cares for the planet.
Care for the environment and give your toy a second life by disposing of it at
a small electricals collection point so all its materials can be recycled.
In the UK:
Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of
collection points near you.
In Australia & New Zealand:
Check with your local council for kerbside collections.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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Off/Low/High Volume Switch
To turn the unit On, slide the Off/Low/ High Volume Switch to the Low or High position. To turn the unit Off, slide the Off/Low/High Volume Switch to the Off position. -
Double-sided Whiteboard/Blackboard
Select either the whiteboard or blackboard side of the easel to explore a variety of activities. (See Assembly Instructions above for details on flipping and securing the board.)
Whiteboard side:
Use the erasable marker to draw and create pictures by drawing directly on and around the six magnetic Shape Tiles. Practise writing letters and spelling words using the erasable marker and the 26 magnetic Letter Tiles.
Blackboard side:
Use the three coloured chalk pieces to draw and create pictures by tracing
around the six magnetic Shape Tiles.
Then fill them in with different colours or add fun details. Practise writing
and spelling skills with the Chalk and 26 magnetic Letter Tiles.
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26 Magnetic Letter Tiles and Letter Tile Reader
Insert any of the 26 magnetic Letter Tiles into the Letter Tile Reader to hear letter names, sounds and a word starting with that letter. Press to explore colours and vocabulary. Then remove the tiles to hear drawing and writing prompts. -
Touch Book and 6 Magnetic Shape Tiles
Flip the pages and touch the pictures in the Touch Book to explore drawing and spelling. Then use the Shape or Letter Tiles to follow along. -
Four Activity Buttons
Press the buttons for music or art activities:
Drawing Music – Fun tunes to accompany creative activities.
Shape Art Activity – Use tiles and draw shapes to make patterns and pictures.
Rhythm Art Activity – A game to draw lines and dots as you hear silly sounds.
Dot Art & Line Art Activities – Explore how pictures are composed of simple dots and lines. -
Light-Up Music Button
Press to hear four learning songs about the alphabet, colours, shapes and creativity while the lights flash along. -
Erasable Marker and Three Chalk Pieces
Use the included Erasable Marker for activities on the whiteboard side and to draw directly onto the Six Magnetic Shape Tiles. Wipe the whiteboard with a damp cloth, dry with a dry cloth, and do it all over again! Use the included Chalk to write, draw or create art with, or trace around the Shape Tiles on the Blackboard side. -
Storage Tray
Store all 26 magnetic Letter Tiles, six magnetic Shape Tiles, Erasable Marker and three Pieces of Chalk. -
Paper Clip
On the whiteboard side, place paper under the Clip to attach it to the board surface to create art or to display your child’s artwork. -
Automatic Shut-Off
To preserve battery life, the Interactive Learning Easel will automatically shut off after approximately 90 seconds without input. The unit can be turned on again by turning a book page, pressing any of the five buttons, or flipping the board over.
SONG LYRICS
Song 1
Grab your chalk and marker,
And let’s go!
Use your imagination,
And let the art flow!
Song 2
Express yourself,
Create and play!
Make it silly or smart,
You can do it your way.
Draw a line,
Up and down.
Make it square,
Make it round.
Shapes and colours
are everywhere!
Song 3
Pictures are made,
With colours and shapes –
Red, green and blue.
Come on, let’s make,
Circles and squares,
Rectangles, too.
It’s fun to draw;
Yes, it’s fun to do.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
- Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
- Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat sources.
- Remove the batteries if the unit will not be in use for an extended period of time.
- Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit to moisture or water.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the unit stops working or malfunctions,
please follow these steps:
- Turn the unit Off.
- Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
- Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
- Turn the unit On. The unit should now be ready to use again.
- If the unit still does not work, install a new set of batteries.
Environmental Phenomena
The unit may malfunction if subjected to radio-frequency interference. It
should revert to normal operation when the interference stops. If not, it may
become necessary to turn the power off and back on, or remove and reinstall
the batteries.
In the unlikely event of an electrostatic discharge, the unit may malfunction
and lose memory, requiring the user to reset the device by removing and
reinstalling the batteries.
CONSUMER SERVICES
Creating and developing LeapFrog® products is accompanied by a responsibility that we at LeapFrog® take very seriously. We 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 with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you.
UK Customers:
Phone: 01702 200244 (from UK) or +44 1702 200244 (outside UK)
Website: www.leapfrog.co.uk/support
Australian Customers:
Phone: 1800 862 155
Website: support.leapfrog.com.au
NZ Customers:
Phone: 0800 400 785
Website: support.leapfrog.com.au
PRODUCT WARRANTY/ CONSUMER GUARANTEES
UK Customers:
Read our complete warranty policy online at leapfrog.com/warranty.
Australian Customers:
VTECH ELECTRONICS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED – CONSUMER GUARANTEES Under the
Australian Consumer Law, a number of consumer guarantees apply to goods and
services supplied by VTech Electronics (Australia) Pty Limited. Please refer
to leapfrog.com/en-au/legal/warranty for further information.
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