[. . . ] Install 4 new "AA" (UM-3/LR6) batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (The use of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance. ) 4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure the bat tery cover. BATTERY NOTICE · · Install batteries correctly observing the polarity(+, -) signs to avoid leakage. Always replace a whole set of batteries at one time. 3 · · · · · Do not use batteries of different types. [. . . ] You will hear a melody followed by "Let's find the missing letter!" 2. The friendly voice will ask a random question such as "Which letter is missing in the word ant?" A word with one missing letter will appear on the LCD screen with three possible choices. 3. If the answer is correct, the LCD screen will show a monkey catching a banana. Each question corresponds to a banana, shown on the left side of the LCD screen. After three questions, if the monkey does not receive any bananas or one banana, a negative animation will be shown. If the monkey receives two or three bananas, a positive animation will be shown. When any NUMBER or SHAPE BUTTON is pressed, the number or shape will be displayed on the LCD screen and will be identified. C Before and After 1. You will hear a melody followed by "Let's learn before and after!" 2. The friendly voice will ask a question such as "Which letter comes before the letter C?" The LCD screen will show the question and the answer choices. 9 3. Or, the friendly voice will ask a question such as "Which number comes before the number 2?" The LCD screen will show the question without answer choices. 4. Use the NUMBER BUTTONS to select the correct answer for any number questions. You may also use the MOUSE CURSOR BUTTONS to select the correct answer. If the answer is correct, the LCD screen will show the monkey catching a banana. After three questions, if the monkey does not receive any bananas or one banana, a negative animation will be shown. If the monkey receives two or three bananas, a positive animation will be shown. When any SHAPE BUTTON is pressed, the shape will be displayed on the LCD screen and will be identified. 10 D. Match the Patterns 1 Slide the ACTIVITYSELECTOR to the fourth position. You will hear a melody followed by "Let's match the patterns. " 2. When this activity is selected, six cards will appear on the screen. 3. Use the MOUSE CURSOR BUTTONS to select any two cards to match a pair of patterns. 4. If you choose two cards that are the same, a reward animation will appear and the monkey will catch a banana. 5. If you choose two cards that are different, the cards will turn over and the monkey will not catch the banana. [. . . ] The question will be displayed on the LCD screen as a numerical equation. Press any NUMBER BUTTON to choose the correct answer for the question. 15 5. If the answer is correct, the LCD screen will show the monkey catching a banana. If the answer is incorrect, the monkey will not catch the banana. 6. [. . . ]