Getting Started With LITTLE Step-by-Step Speech Device

Introduction

The video below offers an introduction and overview of how to use the LITTLE Step-by-Step speech device. It will guide you through initial setup, including adding a battery, selecting a level, and recording messages.

How to record messages on your LITTLE Step-by-Step

1. Ensure you've properly installed a new, 9V Alkaline battery into your device.
2. Turn the device on.
3. Select the level you'd like to record on by moving the Level switch to 1, 2, or 3.
4. Press and hold the RECORD button on the back of the device until the LED lights up solid Red, then release the switch.
5. Press and hold down the main switch top of your device. The LED will flash Red when recording.
6. Speak your message into the communication device, then release the switch top to complete the recording.
7. Repeat steps 3-5 for additional messages/levels. 
8. When finished, press the RECORD button one time to exit record mode.

Advanced Features

The video below covers the advanced functionalities of the LITTLE Step-by-Step. Here are the topics covered and their video timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Using Levels with the LITTLE Step-by-Step
1:23 - Using Overlays with the LITTLE Step-by-Step
1:41 - Using Alternate Switch Caps with the LITTLE Step-by-Step
2:10 - Using an External Switch with the LITTLE Step-by-Step
2:34 - Controlling Toys or Appliances with the LITTLE Step-by-Step

Additional Resource Links

• LITTLE Step-by-Step Quick Start Guide
• LITTLE Step-by-Step Instructions for Use
• 101 Ideas for Sequential Message Communication Device Use
• Blank Overlays

Tips and Troubleshooting

LED Light Indicator 

The status of the LITTLE Step-by-Step is displayed via the LED positioned above the record switch. Here are the LED colors and light patterns for each status:

• Red LED
  • Flashing, followed by a pause, followed by flashing - the battery is low
  • Steady for 1 second - the device is powered on
  • Steady - the device is in record mode
  • Continuous flashing - a message is being recorded
  • Single flash - a message is being played
  • Flashing, followed by audible warbled beep - the device's memory has been cleared
• Yellow LED
  • Steady for 1 second - the device has no recorded message
  • Flashing (while in Record mode) - the device's memory/ storage is full

Battery

We recommend always using regular, alkaline batteries to avoid any issues with recording or playing messages. If your device is not working correctly, it may be due to one of two battery issues:

1. Low or Depleted Batteries: The batteries in your device may need to be replaced.
2. Battery Type Issues: If you're using rechargeable batteries or batteries labeled “Heavy Duty,” “Industrial Grade,” or “ProCell,” these types may cause the device to behave as if the batteries are low or dead. These battery types manage power differently from regular alkaline batteries and are not recommended for use with this product.

How to resolve:

• Replace the batteries with new, regular alkaline batteries.
• Make sure the replacement batteries are fresh and recently purchased. Batteries that have been used in other devices or have been sitting unused for some time may not have enough power to operate your device properly.

The video below demonstrates how to install a 9V battery into the device. 

Additional Support

Please visit the LITTLE Step-by-Step Knowledge Base for additional support resources. If you have any additional questions, please contact the ableCARE Product Success Team for further assistance.

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