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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the SSB-

208, 

Speaking Spelling Bee

Speaking Spelling 

Bee

 is a terrific resource for building your 

vocabulary. You can review definitions and 

usage examples of thousands of game words 

while practising the spelling of thousands of 

English words in a fun, interactive way.
With 

Speaking Spelling Bee

 you can:

•  Practice Spelling Bee words;
•  Play a game show version of Spelling Bee, 

where you play for money;

•  Compete in a Spelling Bee against two to 

six friends or computer opponents;

•  Play Hangman or Jumble.

Battery Precautions

Your device is powered by three AAA 

batteries.

•  Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be 

re-charged. Never recharge batteries that 

come with the device.

•  Rechargeable batteries are to be removed 

from the device before being charged.

•  Rechargeable batteries are only to be 

charged under adult supervision.

•  Do not mix old and new batteries.
•  Only batteries of the same or equivalent 

type as recommended are to be used.

•  The supply terminals are not to be short-

circuited.

•  Do not expose batteries to direct heat 

or try to take batteries apart. Follow the 

battery manufacturer’s instructions for 

battery use.

•  Always remove a weak or dead battery 

from the device.

•  To avoid damage caused by leakage of 

the battery fluid, replace the battery or 

batteries once every two years regardless 

of how much the device has been used 

during that time.

•  Should a battery leak, the device may 

become damaged. Clean the battery 

compartment immediately, avoiding 

contact with your skin.

•  Keep batteries out of reach of small 

children. If swallowed, consult a physician 

immediately.

Product Care

Your device is designed to be light, compact 

and durable. However, it is an electronic 

device and must be treated carefully. Putting 

unnecessary pressure on it or striking the 

device against other objects can cause 

damage.
In order to avoid damage to your device, 

please:

•  Do not drop, crush, bend, or apply 

excessive force to the device.

•  Do not expose your device to moisture, 

extreme or prolonged heat, cold, humidity, 

or other adverse conditions. Avoid storing 

it in damp, humid or wet places. It is not 

waterproof.

•  Clean the device by spraying a mild glass 

cleaner onto a cloth and wipe its surface. 

Do not spray liquids directly on your 

device.

•  Should the device’s display glass break, 

properly dispose of the product avoiding 

contact with your skin, then wash your 

hands immediately.

•  Please keep screen protectors and plastic 

bags away from babies and children to 

avoid danger of suffocation.

Understanding Your Device

Speaker

: The speaker is located at the top left 

corner on the front of your device.

Color Touch Screen

: The color screen of your 

Speaking Spelling Bee

 is responsive to touch. 

Warning!

 Please be careful to use only the 

included stylus to select items on the display. 

Use of any other sharply pointed objects may 

damage your device.

Power Switch

: Slide the power switch to turn 

your product on and off.

Headphone Jack

: The headphone jack is 

designed for 3.5 mm, 35 ohm impedance 

stereo headphones. 

Caution

: Monophonic 

headphones will not work with this unit.

Stylus

: The stylus is located in the upper 

right corner of the device, while looking at 

the screen. To remove the stylus, dislodge 

the stylus using your thumb to put pressure 

SSB-208

User’s Guide

Please read the following safety warnings 

and precautions before using your device. 

Note

: If this device is to be used by young 

children, this User’s Guide should be read to 

them by an adult and their use of the device 

should be monitored. Failure to do so may 

cause injury.

Speaker

Color Touch Screen

Power Switch

Headphone Jack

Stylus

Battery Compartment

Summary of Contents for Speaking SPELLING BEE SSB-208

Page 1: ...ame or equivalent type as recommended are to be used The supply terminals are not to be short circuited Do not expose batteries to direct heat or try to take batteries apart Follow the battery manufacturer s instructions for battery use Always remove a weak or dead battery from the device To avoid damage caused by leakage of the battery fluid replace the battery or batteries once every two years r...

Page 2: ...gainst all the players Practice enables you to choose an avatar to represent you a name and a skill level Then you can practice your spelling skills You will be given a total of 15 practice words that you have to spell three times each Games allows you to access the two games included on your device Hangman and Jumble Settings allows you to adjust your device s shutoff time and choose whether to t...

Page 3: ...ss the hints Press the hint you want to see Please see Hints for more information 8 When you are satisfied with your answer press ENTER If your answer is correct a green dot is filled in on the chart on the left side of the screen This chart keeps track of how many times you ve spelled each of your practice words correctly If your answer is incorrect the dot is colored red Remember to complete the...

Page 4: ...your next word is pronounced After a speed round a special speed round summary screen is displayed indicating the number of words spelled correctly the speed round score and a total score Press VIEW WORDS to view the list of words used in the speed round as well as how you spelled them Press the arrow icons to view the list Press CLOSE to return to the summary screen Press CONTINUE to continue to ...

Page 5: ...o the game Press QUIT to end the game Press YES to return to the Hangman menu or press NO to return to the current game Press HINT to reveal one letter in the mystery word The number of hints remaining is displayed next to the menu item The number of hints available at the beginning of a game is determined by the skill level Changing the Skill Level You can change the skill level at the Options me...

Page 6: ...SIS WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLE QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THOSE ARISING BY LAW STATUTE USAGE OF TRADE OR COURSE OF DEALING THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY OR FOR FRANKLIN AND SPECIFICALLY DOES NOT INCLUDE BATTERIES CORROSION OF BATTERY CONTACTS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE...

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