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Page 1: ...IMPORTANT before using your new Sparkup watch the tutorial at www sparkupreader com or read the following instructions Need Support 1 866 322 4675 support sparkupreader com Guide User s ...

Page 2: ...ook recording can become a precious childhood memory try to give it the time and space and to remember the following tips Personal touch While recording personalize the book by talking to your child be enthusiastic in your reading make noises and have fun Tone Wait for the tone before you start reading a page Sound Find a quiet place to record For best results lay the book flat on a table and talk...

Page 3: ... record on a lawn outside or in a room with only a night lamp The camera needs to see an evenly lit frame without reflections or shadows Hands Sparkup s camera needs an unobstructed clear view of the book After flipping each page try to keep hands away from Sparkup ...

Page 4: ...ie flat press them down with your hand to ensure the camera sees them properly Stickers If there s a page Sparkup is not recognizing well you can put a sticker in the middle upper part of this page 1 from its edge and record this page again ...

Page 5: ...Battery Compartment Camera Speaker Back Cover Clip on Package includes 1 X Sparkup Reader with 3 X AA batteries non rechargeable 1 X Demo book My Magical Book Reader 1 X User s guide 1 X USB cable WARNING CHOKING HAZARD Small parts Not for children under 3 years ...

Page 6: ...ching Sparkup to a book 1 Before each use make sure the clip on part is folded into an L shape and locked 2 Clip Sparkup on the inner back cover in its top center without fastening any pages 3 Close the book ...

Page 7: ...front cover s recording book is closed 2 Flip through the pages and listen you can skip a page or go backwards Sparkup will follow 3 To replay a page press the center key 4 To finish simply close the book Sparkup will turn off You can also turn it off by holding down the center key for two seconds ...

Page 8: ...de and Sparkup will switch to the continuous mode see below Recording in page by page mode In this mode you stop to hear your recording at the end of each page Your whole family can participate ask questions and take turns recording pages This mode is most suitable for recording together with younger children in an interactive playful experience 1 Connect to the book and turn on book is closed 2 P...

Page 9: ... you The book was successfully recorded and turn off Before the tone you will hear Page by page mode A new book If you hear Continuous mode instead press the record key again and Sparkup will switch to the page by page mode If at any moment you want to re record the page you have just recorded press and hold the record key Wait for the tone and read the page again The previous recording will be re...

Page 10: ...ile you record This mode is most suitable for recording together with older children or for an adult recording alone Please follow our recording tips at pages 2 4 Before the tone you will hear Continuous mode A new book If you hear Page by page mode instead press the record key again and Sparkup will switch to the continuous mode 1 Connect to the book and turn on book is closed 2 Press and hold th...

Page 11: ...center key Sparkup will tell you The book was successfully recorded and turn off Repeat stage 3 till the end of the book If at any moment you want to stop or to change the page you have just recorded press the center key then press and hold the record key Wait for the tone and read the page again The previous recording will be replaced ...

Page 12: ...y it first to your computer To do so turn on the Sparkup and make sure it recognizes the book plays the title Press and hold the record key and follow the prompts Once started recording proceeds in the same way as for a new book 3 To add a new page to a book just press and hold the record button and start recording after the tone Sparkup and your computer Connecting Sparkup to your computer using ...

Page 13: ...by pressing the center key 3 Sparkup will play a sound and a new SPARKUP drive should appear on your computer 4 Double click to open it or locate it in Mac s Finder or Windows Computer File Explorer My Computer 5 You can now rename delete copy or send book files to and from your computer 6 Press and hold the center key on the Sparkup when you are finished Note You cannot share SPK files you have p...

Page 14: ... 6 Disconnect the USB cable attach Sparkup to the printed book turn it on and enjoy the recording Browsing and organizing your library of recordings All of the books you have recorded will appear in your SPARKUP drive as BOOK0001 SPK BOOK0002 SPK etc You can easily rename them as follows 1 After connecting to your SPARKUP drive device is on press the center key do not hold it just press shortly 2 ...

Page 15: ...t to send Tip if you have just recorded the book you can find it by listening to the titles see Browsing and organizing above Just press the center key several times until you hear the title you are searching for 2 Attach the book file to your e mail 3 The child or family on the other side can download the file onto their Sparkup see Downloading a book above and hear your voice Note they need to h...

Page 16: ... it to them Make reading time sacred set your cell phone silent turn off the TV and remove any other distractions Reading time is for you too so have fun practice using different voices and be as theatrical as you want your child will love it Feel free to expand outside the written text explain things your child might not understand or involve them in the story by asking questions about what they ...

Page 17: ...e and planting the seeds for a lifetime of reading enjoyment Keep a stack of your child s favorite books nearby and let your child choose which ones you ll read Read good books spend some time looking for really wonderful books ...

Page 18: ...picture books with rich and distinctive pictures and up to 60 70 pages Hardcover books as they easily support Sparkup When using a paperback it is best to rest the book on a surface in front of you table bed pillow Books to avoid Books with interactive elements opening windows mirrors flip flaps etc e g The Very Hungry Caterpillar Books with many text only pages e g Harry Potter Large picture stor...

Page 19: ...per part of this page 1 from its edge so the camera will better notice it and record this page again Technical Specifications Memory 256Mb 240Mb available for books Storage capacity up to 4 hours of audio Supported file format SPK files only Batteries 3 X AA Usage time up to 30 hours of playback ...

Page 20: ...by pulling the red ribbon and removing the middle battery and then remove the left and right batteries 1 Verify that the clip on part is folded into an L shape 2 Loosen the battery compartment screw using a cross head Phillips screwdriver and remove the door ...

Page 21: ... the right battery and finally the middle battery To assure correct polarity please follow the markings inside the battery compartment Need help Go to sparkupreaer com guide or scan this code 5 Return the battery compartment door and tighten the safety screw back into place ...

Page 22: ...es of the same type in your product Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended Non rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged 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 Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cad...

Page 23: ...l the way to about 90 degrees 4 Check if light is too harsh too dim or if there are strong shadows Move to a well lit room and try again 5 Make sure Sparkup is turned on the light blinks 6 Make sure Sparkup is not attached to the PC with USB cable Sparkup is slow to recognize pages Check that there are no shadows on the page If the book is small try to put it on the table Make sure you do not move...

Page 24: ...nstallation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined...

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