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U.S. Consumer Service Contact:

 

Please visit our U.S. Consumer Support Web site at: 

http://www.leapfrog.com/support

, or 

our Canada Consumer Support Web site at: 

http://lfcanada.custhelp.com

, 24 hours a day. 

You can search for frequently asked questions, review previous questions, or submit a 

question to our support staff via e-mail.

U.S./Canada Office:

 

Telephone: (800) 701-LEAP (5327) 

Hours: Monday through Saturday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Pacific time.

U.K. Consumer Service Contact:

 

Please visit our U.K. Consumer Support Web site at 

http://leapfroguk.custhelp.com

, 24 

hours a day. You can search for frequently asked questions, or submit a question to our 

support staff via e-mail.

U.K. Office:

 

Tel: 0800 169 5435 

Eire: 00 44 1702 200244 

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

IMPORTANT:

 If you have a problem with this product, return it to the retailer where the 

product was purchased for exchange.  If the retailer is unable to assist you for any reason, contact 

LeapFrog Consumer Services.  If our service representative is unable to help you resolve the 

problem, you will be given instructions on how to replace the product and an authorization number.  

Returns must have a return authorization number (RMA) to be accepted at our warehouse.  If you 

need replacement parts for this product, please contact LeapFrog Consumer Services.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Toy does not turn on  
or does not respond

Try this:

•  Make sure batteries are correctly installed
•  Make sure battery cover is securely attached
•  Remove batteries and put them back in
•  Clean battery contacts with pencil eraser
•  Install new batteries

Toy makes strange sounds or 
behaves erratically

Toy makes improper responses

•  Clean battery contacts with pencil eraser
•  Install new batteries

•  Clean battery contacts with pencil eraser
•  Install new batteries

Symptom:

Display stops working

•  Adjust brightness/contrast controls
•  Install new batteries

No image on TV, colors are 
distorted on TV, or TV image 
is flickering

Colors do not appear accurate

Images on the TV appear stretched or cut off 
at the top and bottom

•  Make sure the yellow video connector is fully 
  inserted in the correct input jack on the TV
•  Make sure you have selected the correct video     
   input on your TV to display the L-MAX image  

•  Make sure the TV is set to display at the standard 
  4:3 aspect ratio; Leapster L-Max games are not 
  designed to be displayed in wide screen mode

•  Adjust the color settings on the TV

If Pen button is not functioning 

•  Call consumer support at (800)701-LEAP (5327)  
   for instructions on how to detach the stylus  
   from the L-MAX unit

Summary of Contents for L-Max

Page 1: ...ry All titles may not be available in all markets Images are representative of gameplay and do not reflect actual screenshot pixelation The Leapster L Max Recharging System is the fast kid friendly way to recharge the Leapster L Max learning game system It s easy Just insert the included rechargeable battery packs and then dock Leapster L Max handheld to recharge the batteries In about 4 hours you ...

Page 2: ...nnect to the TV and unlock the Musical Garden where you can compose your own Bikini Bottom musical masterpieces 2005 Viacom International Inc Reading Adventures Rock the World It s the Battle of the Bands and the Algorithmics star player is monkey napped Play arcade style spelling games to collect words Connect to the TV to go on an adventure where you use those words and your critical thinking to...

Page 3: ...me only Game Selection Screen The LEAPSTER L MAX handheld includes an educational game and a built in digital art studio To start touch an activity icon with the pen or use the arrow pad to scroll through and highlight games then press the A button To turn off the background music touch the music note tab Select music on or music off and then OK to confirm The setting will return to music on each ...

Page 4: ...r TV make sure to select the correct video input on your TV by using your TV s menu feature 3 When prompted select your country required the first time only 4 See page 1 for information about the game selection screen WARNING It is rare but possible for seizures to be triggered by light flashes or patterns such as those on TV or computers To reduce exposure to such potential play watch TV in a wel...

Page 5: ...ER L MAX handheld 1 The LEAPSTER L MAXAdvantage 4 IncludedActivities Rabbit River Math Game 6 Rabbit River Reading Game 7 The Color Colour CorralArt Studio 8 Touch Screen Calibration 9 Country Selection 9 Safety Troubleshooting andWarranty Information 10 ...

Page 6: ...through an animated multisensory learning environment Animated sequences visually model the skills and concepts being taught Correct answers are greeted by rewards while incorrect answers are supported by animations that guide players toward the right answer When needed game play will slow down and allow more time for a child to comprehend the skill or concept being introduced The audio component ...

Page 7: ...e codes earn players a special downloadable surprise when they log on to www leapsterworld com To view a code in the included game players simply touch the located on the game selection screen at any time The child can then log on to www leapsterworld com and get started HowTutorialsWork The goal of a tutorial is to provide a strategy for breaking down complex skills into smaller parts A tutorial ...

Page 8: ... between numerals and values comparing and ordering numbers counting recognizing basic math operators and functions and solving math equations Level 1 Players identify numbers and distinguish numerals from letters and shapes count in sequence from 1 to 10 Level 2 Players count in sequence from 1 to 99 skip count by 2s 5s and 10s and count backward from 10 Level 3 Players identify addition and subt...

Page 9: ...lues are not provided WHY IS THAT IMPORTANT Once children associate printed letters to sounds they can begin to sound out words for reading and spelling Reading blends letters and sounds together Spelling breaks these sounds down to letters Phonetic spelling begins with regular patterns such as c a p in which each letter stands for its own sound Rules are then applied For example silent e signals ...

Page 10: ... plaid grass With so many options and none of them wrong your child is free to explore Science and Nature Players can put animals in their natural habitats on the farm and on the pond By adding weather and time of day to scenes players can also consider the effects of atmosphere on the environment WHY IS THAT IMPORTANT Imagination and creativity are important qualities that can be encouraged and e...

Page 11: ... system 3 When the game selection screen appears press these buttons all at the same time the B button the Hint button the Home button 4 You ll see a message that says Press the A button to begin 5 Follow the on screen instructions COUNTRY SELECTION Selecting your country of residence adjusts the phonetic pronunciation of some letters to better match the country s language If you need to change yo...

Page 12: ... types of batteries i e alkaline standard DO NOT recharge non rechargeable batteries DO NOT short circuit the supply terminals Sécurité relative aux piles Les piles sont des objets de petite taille Le remplacement des piles doit être effectué par un adulte Respectez le schéma de polarité reproduit dans le compartiment des piles Enlevez rapidement les piles usagées du produit Suivez les procédures ...

Page 13: ...orization number RMA to be accepted at our warehouse If you need replacement parts for this product please contact LeapFrog Consumer Services TROUBLESHOOTING Toy does not turn on or does not respond Try this Make sure batteries are correctly installed Make sure battery cover is securely attached Remove batteries and put them back in Clean battery contacts with pencil eraser Install new batteries T...

Page 14: ...anty on this product Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited to the duration of this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal ...

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