Quickstart Guide:BIG Step-by-Step™ GamePlay &LITTLE Step-by-Step™ GamePlaycommunicator serieswww.ablenetinc.comPress and Hold,Levels switch(applicable models)**LITTLE Step-by-Step w/ Levels shownthen ReleaseChoose your Switch Color1OnFirmly, rotate the colored switch topcounter-clockwise to remove. Attach anew color by rotating the cap clockwiseuntil it stops.A Snap Switch Cap is included with yourBIG or LITTLE Step-by-Step. Place apicture symbol on the switch top andsecure by snapping the Switch Cap over it.Connect one 9-volt battery at thebottom of the device. Rotate theVolume ON/OFF knob to turn thedevice on.Note: The LITTLE Step-by-Step includesa detachable Mounting Base that must beremoved to access the battery door. Pressthe tab and slide to remove the base.OFFRECORD SWITCH TOY/APPL.Record a Series of Messages4 Exit Record Mode5RepeatRepeatPress and Hold the switch top, begin speaking when youhear a beep, Release when finished. Repeat for additionalmessages in a sequence.Note: RECORD Light will flash when recording.Press and Release the RECORD button to exit RecordMode. Your BIG or LITTLE Step-by-Step is ready for use.Note: Your device has 4 minutes of recording time. TheRECORD light will turn yellow and flash when only 10seconds of recording time remains.OFFRECORD SWITCH TOY/APPL.Insert Batteries and Turn On2Select Level / Enter Record Mode3Press and Release6Select the desired level and press the switch top to play amessage. Each level has a unique function.Level 1 – Random Message: A message is played randomlyfrom the series of recorded messages on that level.Level 2 – Random Elimination: Same as level 1, but amessage will not repeat until all messages on the level haveplayed. Once the final message has played, you will hear anaudible beep (signifies restarting sequence).Level 3 – Choice: You can advance to the next message inthe level if you interrupt the current message by pressingthe switch top again. For example, to get to the thirdmessage, press the switch top once to start the messages,then two more times to interupt the message and advanceto the desired third message.For Choice, we recommend that while recording eachmessage you state a prompt message in the beginning,pause, and then continue recording your message beforeending the message. This will give the user a chance todecide if they want to play this message or another.Playing MessagesSelect desired levelOFFRECORD SWITCH TOY/APPL.Press and Hold the RECORD button untilthe RECORD Light activates, then release.