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BRILLKIDS Little Reader LITE
User Guide + Help Manual
Table of Contents
Installing Little Reader ............................................................... 1
.NET Framework ............................................................................. 1 How to Download .NET Framework ......................................................... 2
Continuing with the Installation ....................................................... 3 How to Use Little Reader LITE with Different Languages ......... 5
How to Start Little Reader LITE ................................................. 8
The Start Guide ............................................................................... 8 Video Tutorials .......................................................................................... 8 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ........................................................ 9 Helpful Tips ............................................................................................... 9
The Home Screen ........................................................................... 9 The Play Panel ........................................................................................ 10 Keys to Use During Playback ................................................................. 10 The Latest News Window ....................................................................... 11
How to Use the Playback Screen ............................................ 13
The Word Set Panel ...................................................................... 13 The File Panel ............................................................................... 14 The Playback Settings Panel ........................................................ 15 How to Play a Playlist .................................................................... 15 How to Play a Category ................................................................ 16
The Difference between a Category and a Playlist ................. 17
What are Categories? ................................................................... 17 What are Playlists? ....................................................................... 17
How to Adjust your Playback Settings ..................................... 18
Display Settings ............................................................................ 18 Word, Media ............................................................................................ 19 Word, Media, Word ................................................................................. 19 Media, Word ............................................................................................ 19 Word only (flash) ..................................................................................... 20 Picture only (flash) .................................................................................. 20
Flash Mode Settings ..................................................................... 20 Next Page Preview ................................................................................. 20 Current Page Subtitle ............................................................................. 21 Preview Text and Subtitle Font Size ....................................................... 21 Picture Audio ........................................................................................... 21
How to Change Flash mode Settings: ........................................... 22 Order ............................................................................................. 22
According to List ..................................................................................... 22
Random .................................................................................................. 22 Font Options ................................................................................. 23
Font Size ................................................................................................. 23 Font Type ................................................................................................ 23 Letter Case ............................................................................................. 23
How to Change Fonts ................................................................... 23 Playback Color Options ................................................................. 24
Word ....................................................................................................... 24 Word Random Colors ............................................................................. 24 Background ............................................................................................. 24 Background Random Colors ................................................................... 24
Auto Forward ................................................................................ 24 Only ESC key .......................................................................................... 25 Speed ...................................................................................................... 25
Pointer Settings ............................................................................. 25 Pointer Size ............................................................................................. 26 Pointer Color ........................................................................................... 26 Extra click for Pronunciation ................................................................... 26 Auto-start at word beginning ................................................................... 26 Show pointer for pictures ........................................................................ 26
Other Playback Settings ................................................................ 27 Number of pics/vids shown ..................................................................... 27
How to Change the Number of pics/vids Shown: .......................... 27 How to Rotate Media ..................................................................... 28 How to Change Your Pronunciation Settings ................................ 28 How to Change Your Pic. Audio (Picture Audio) Settings ............. 28 How to Adjust the Volume During Playback .................................. 29
How to Use the Word Library Screen ...................................... 30
The Word Set Panel ...................................................................... 31 + New ...................................................................................................... 31 Edit .......................................................................................................... 31 Remove ................................................................................................... 31
The File Panel ............................................................................... 32 + New ...................................................................................................... 32 Edit .......................................................................................................... 32 Remove ................................................................................................... 32
The Display Panel ......................................................................... 33 Word Display ........................................................................................... 33 Pronunciation .......................................................................................... 33
Picture ..................................................................................................... 33 Video ....................................................................................................... 33 Picture Audio ........................................................................................... 34
Editing Categories ................................................................... 35
How to Add a Category ................................................................. 35 How to Delete a Category ............................................................. 35 How to Edit a Category ................................................................. 36 How to Change a Category Name ................................................ 36 How to Add a Word to a Category ................................................ 36 How to Delete a Word from a Category ........................................ 36 How to Change the Order of Default Word Playback .................... 37
Editing Playlists ....................................................................... 38
How to Add a Playlist .................................................................... 38 How to Delete a Playlist ................................................................ 38 How to Change a Playlist Name ................................................... 39 How to Add a Word to a Playlist .................................................... 39 How to Delete a Word from a Playlist ............................................ 39 How to Change the Order of Default Word Playback .................... 40 How to Add an Entire Category to a Playlist ................................. 40 How to Delete an Entire Category from a Playlist ......................... 40
Adding Words .......................................................................... 41
How to Add a Word to a Category ................................................ 41 How to Add a Pronunciation Recording ........................................ 42 How to Add a Picture .................................................................... 42 How to Add a Video ...................................................................... 43 How to Add a Sound FX ................................................................ 43
Editing Words .......................................................................... 44
How to Edit a Word ....................................................................... 44 How to Add a New Pronunciation ................................................. 45 How to Add a New Picture ............................................................ 45 How to Add a New Video .............................................................. 45 How to Add a New Sound FX ....................................................... 46 How to Change an Existing Pronunciation .................................... 46 How to Change an Existing Picture ............................................... 46 How to Change an Existing Video ................................................. 47 How to Change an Existing Sound FX .......................................... 47 Record your own Pronunciation .................................................... 48
How to use the Export Screen ................................................. 49
How to Export Little Reader LITE Categories and Playlists .......... 49
About the Screen Name Function ................................................. 50 How to Upload Files to the Forums ............................................... 50
The Default Windows Sound Recorder ................................... 52
About the Forum Screen ......................................................... 53
How to Use the Help Manual ................................................... 55
The Contents ................................................................................ 55 The Index ...................................................................................... 56 The Search Function ..................................................................... 56
How to Report an Error ........................................................... 57
Application Crash .......................................................................... 57 Report Bug .................................................................................... 58
L ITTLE READER LITE
Installing Little Reader
o download and install Little Reader LITE, all you will need is to follow four very simple directions. Here is a step-by-step guide on downloading and installing the program:
1. Ensure that your computer has an internet connection.
2. Open your browser and go to http://www.BrillKids.com/.
3. Download the installer, and save the file to a place in your computer where you can easily find it.
4. After downloading, locate the file, and double-click on it to begin installation.
An installation wizard will begin to guide you through the whole process of installing Little Reader LITE on your computer.
.NET Framework
If your computer is currently running on Microsoft Windows Vista, skip this section. For more information, click here.
If your computer is running on Microsoft Windows XP operating system, you may be required to install a Microsoft Windows Update called Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework or higher.
During the installation process, the program will automatically detect if you already have Microsoft .NET framework installed on your computer, and if not, it will give you an installation prompt to pause the Little Reader LITE installation and install the framework first.
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How to Download .NET Framework
1. While installing Little Reader LITE, you will see a dialogue box, as displayed below:
2. Choose to download .NET framework.
3. An internet browser page will open, showing you the latest .NET Framework available from Microsoft. Click on the Download button.
4. A small pop-up window will appear, asking if you want to run or save this file. Click on Run.
5. Continue to follow the installation prompts from Microsoft. Finish the installation.
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6. After you have installed Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework, you may continue the Little Reader LITE installation by going back to its progress window or – if you have closed it – double click on the Little Reader LITE installer again to restart the process, this time with .NET Framework already installed.
Continuing with the Installation
After finishing your .NET Installation, return to the Little Reader LITE installation. If you have closed or cancelled it during .NET installation, you may simply locate the Little Reader installer in your computer and double-click on it to begin and continue installing.
1. Return to the Little Reader installation.
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2. Click on Next.
3. On the next screen you will be shown the License Agreement. If you agree to the conditions, choose “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click Next.
4. Continue with the installation by clicking Next and Install in the
next screens.
5. Finish the installation and launch BrillKids Little Reader LITE.
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How to Use Little Reader LITE with Different Languages
eaching your child a foreign language has never been so easy! Little Reader LITE supports foreign languages that use the standard Roman alphabet and other
characters (provided you have installed your computer with additional language packs) so you can create and edit words and use other languages to teach your child.
If you have not installed the additional language packs yet, follow the directions below to enable full language support for your Little Reader LITE.
1. In your computer, press START, and enter the CONTROL PANEL.
2. Click on the icon for Regional and Language Options.
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3. This will bring out a little pop-up window as shown below:
4. Go to the LANGUAGES tab.
5. In the SUPPLEMENTAL LANGUAGE SUPPORT area, tick on the boxes to install additional languages of your choice. Click OK, and follow the prompts.
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6. You may be prompted to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
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How to Start Little Reader LITE
o open your program, click on the Little Reader LITE icon located on either your Desktop, your Quick Launch, or your Start Menu.
A user interface (UI) will pop up on your screen during the very first time you open the program. This is called your Start Guide.
The Start Guide
The Start Guide of Little Reader LITE is your introduction on how to use the program’s features, and it also shows you a panel with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the software as well as Helpful Tips that you can use to maximize your learning software.
Video Tutorials
You may view video tutorials directly from your Little Reader LITE Start Guide. To begin viewing a video tutorial, simply click on the video which you want to play, and you will be taken to the Tutorials screen where you can immediately watch the tutorial you have chosen. Make sure to turn your speakers on, so you won’t miss the narration of the tutorials.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Have a question about Little Reader LITE? You can check out our FAQ section for ready answers to frequently asked questions about your software. Helpful Tips
Visit our tips section to get useful information on how to maximize your Little Reader LITE. TIP: When closing the Start Guide, you may choose not to show the Start Guide whenever Little Reader LITE is launched by un-checking the box at the lower left corner of the Start Guide Screen.
The Home Screen
The Home Screen is the starting screen of your Little Reader LITE. The Home Screen consists of 3 important areas:
1. The Play Panel
2. The License Display
3. The Latest News Window
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The Play Panel
The Play Panel is your shortcut to playing Categories and Playlists in your Little Reader LITE. From the Home screen, you can immediately play Categories and Playlists by toggling between the two tabs, choosing what you would like to play for your child and double-clicking on it to begin the presentation. You may also select the Category or Playlist that you want and press the PLAY button below! The Playback Panel is an easy way to access the Playlists and Categories for Quick Play. There are also a few quick links besides the PLAY button, which will lead you to the Playback and Download screen. Keys to Use During Playback
During Playback (your Little Reader LITE presentations), you will need to know what keys and mouse clicks to use to navigate your way through your lesson.
• To advance to the next slide, use the left-click on your MOUSE, or press the right arrow, SPACEBAR or ENTER on your keyboard.
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• To repeat the slide, click on your mouse-wheel or press the down arrow on your keyboard.
• To go back, use the right-click on your mouse or press the left arrow on your keyboard.
• To exit the playback, click on the ESC key, and you'll return to
the Little Reader Home Page. The Latest News Window
Another screen on the Home Page to take note of is the Latest News Window: we will be using this little window to bring you updates and announcements from BrillKids – new releases, special offers, discounts, and new downloads – so be sure to check this screen regularly.
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How to Use the Playback Screen
ittle Reader LITE allows you to fully customize your child’s learning experience, through its user-friendly Playback Settings Panel.
To access the panel, click on the Playback button to open the Playback Screen. You will then see three columns – a Word Set Panel, a File Panel, and the Playback Settings Panel.
The Word Set Panel
The Word Set Panel allows you to add, edit and delete whole Categories and Playlists. It also allows you to change your view, depending on whether you want to see your Categories or your Playlists.
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The File Panel
The File Panel shows you what words are included in your Category or your Playlist. It gives you a rundown of what will be included in the playback.
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The Playback Settings Panel
The Playback Settings panel allows you to change the settings for the playback of your word sets.
How to Play a Playlist
• Choose to display Playlists. • Highlight a Playlist that you would like to open. • Click on the PLAY button.
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How to Play a Category
• Choose to display Categories. • Select a specific word Category for a single presentation. (i.e.
nature, color, shape, fruits, etc.) • Click on the Play button.
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The Difference between a Category and a Playlist
ategories and Playlists are two powerful tools with which to teach your child, but what's the difference between the two?
It’s important to differentiate between Categories and Playlists, because knowing and understanding their fundamental uniqueness will be key to maximizing your Little Reader LITE.
What are Categories?
Categories are word groups that you have organized for your child - perhaps with a common theme, lesson or phonic you want to teach. When you export a Category file, you will end up creating a package full of words, images, and other media that you can import or swap with other parents later on.
What are Playlists?
Playlists are selections of custom-ordered Categories and words. Playlists can be created from Category or word files and given a specific order of playback you want. The playback settings are usually pre-set, and playing Playlists will evoke certain saved settings whenever you play them.
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How to Adjust your Playback Settings
ittle Reader LITE allows you to fully customize the playback of all your library files. Settings are built-in to enable you to show your baby Word Flash or Picture Flash presentations as well as multimedia presentations. All you have to do is adjust the
settings according to how you want your playback to be. Here are the different components of the Playback Settings Panel:
Display Settings
The Display settings allow you to change how you want to show the flash cards to your child. Depending on the method you want to use, Little Reader enables you configure your display settings in five different modes:
• Word, Media • Word, Media, Word • Media, Word • Word only (flash) • Picture only (flash)
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Word, Media
This displays the word first, then the additional media (image, videos, picture audio).
Word, Media, Word
This displays the word first, then additional media (image, videos, picture audio), and the word again.
Media, Word
Displays image or videos first, and then the written word.
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Word only (flash)
Plays back your presentations in flash mode using only the words.
Picture only (flash)
Plays back your presentations using only the picture files you have attached to the words.
Flash Mode Settings
Flash mode settings can help you when you are delivering flash card method lessons. The flash mode settings can only be used when you are in “Word only (flash)” or “Picture only (flash)” playback mode. The settings available include: Next Page Preview
This creates a button at the far lower right of the screen, with a preview of the next word to be flashed during your playback. This allows you to know what is coming up ahead of your child (especially
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useful if you have chosen to playback words in a random order), so you can say the word out loud as the slide flashes.
Current Page Subtitle
It places the corresponding word to the picture on the screen in the bottom center of the page, so you know what to read aloud to your child.
NOTE: This is only available for the “Picture only (Flash)” mode. Preview Text and Subtitle Font Size
This option changes the font size of the preview text and subtitles. Picture Audio
This changes all sound effects that usually play with the images, to pronunciations.
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How to Change Flash mode Settings:
• Click the Playback button. • Check the Playback mode setting (in the Playback Settings
Panel) to make sure that you are either in “Word only (Flash)” or “Picture only (Flash)” playback mode.
• Click on the Flash Mode Settings button. • In the window that has opened, find the settings that you would
like to change and check or uncheck the purple boxes. (Check boxes to enable them, uncheck them to disable them)
• To change the font size of the preview text and subtitles, click on the number and chose from the list of sizes available. Look at the box below for a preview of how big the font will be.
• When you have changed to the preferred settings, click OK.
Order
This dictates the order in which the words in your Playlist or Category will be shown (Word Play Order). You may choose from two options: According to List
Playback will be shown in the exact order that is determined in you File Panel. You may adjust and change the order by editing the Category or Playlist in the Word Library. Random
Playback will be shown in no particular order, as each word will be shown to your child once. You may use this to easily change your baby’s lessons to keep the content new and exciting.
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Font Options
Choose your desired font and size to be displayed during playback. Font Size
Choose the font size to display the words for your child during playback. You may also use the Automatic function, which will auto-adjust the font size, choosing the best size depending on your word length, your PC screen and resolution. Font Type
Select from 5 different fonts with which to display the word during playback. You may also use the Random function, which will change the word font for each flash card played back. Letter Case
Choose how you want the words to be displayed for specific Categories and/or Playlists – the original case in which the words are written (for example, allowing you to show “Sam” instead of “sam”) or toggle between all lowercase and all uppercase letters.
How to Change Fonts
• Click the Playback button. • In the right hand column, find the Font Size setting and click
the arrow for a list of available sizes. • Under Font type, click the arrow for a list of available fonts. • Under Letter case, you can choose to have the text in all
uppercase, all lowercase or original. • Beneath the three font panels, you can also change the font
color (read Playback Color Options.)
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Playback Color Options
Select from different color combinations of fonts and backgrounds to stimulate your child’s brain during playback. Word
This determines the color of the word displayed. (Click the box for color options) Word Random Colors
Randomize the color of the word font displayed. Background
This determines the background color of the word displayed. Background Random Colors
Randomize the background color of the word displayed.
Auto Forward
The Auto-Forward setting allows you to playback presentations continuously, without needing to click or press space bar to proceed to the next slide. To enable this, follow the instructions below:
1. Click on the Playback button. 2. In the right hand column, find
“Auto-Forward”. 3. Check the box beside “Auto-
Forward”.
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Only ESC key
When you have chosen this option, you can also choose to check the “Only ESC key” option (on the right of the Auto-Forward option). This will remove all power from your keyboard and mouse while playback except the ESC key (to exit). This is useful if your baby often likes to play with the keyboard keys. Speed
You can also control the speed of the continuous playback by adjusting the Speed bar underneath the Auto-Forward function.
Pointer Settings
This setting will allow you to have a mouse pointer, which you can use to direct your child’s attention during the presentation. To enable the pointer, follow the instructions below:
1. Click on the Playback button. 2. In the Playback Settings panel, at
the bottom, find the Pointer option.
3. Check the box beside “Pointer” to turn this function on.
There are also various pointer settings that you can change depending on your preference. To change these, click on the Pointer Settings button beside the Pointer option. The possible settings include:
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Pointer Size
There are 5 sizes available for pointers (five being the largest). Pointer Color
Use this to choose the color of the pointer. NOTE: The bigger the contrast between the pointer and the background color, the more effective it will be in drawing your child’s attention. Extra click for Pronunciation
This function requires you to click once to play the pronunciation on a slide. This means that you will know when to start moving your mouse down the word, along with the pronunciation. NOTE: You will also have to click again for the pronunciation to be played alongside the picture. However, if there is picture audio, it will play automatically alongside the picture (without requiring you to click). Auto-start at word beginning
When you enable this function, your pointer is automatically positioned underneath the first letter of the word for each slide. This will make your job easier in directing your child’s attention to the word. Show pointer for pictures
When you enable this function, your pointer will remain on the screen even when the image slide is on, so you can draw your child’s attention to the main object in the image (e.g. cat). However, for images in Categories like colors or nursery rhymes, you may want to disable this function so that your pointer will disappear when the picture slide is on, but will reappear when the word slide comes up.
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To enable or change these settings, check or uncheck the box to turn these functions on, and uncheck them to turn them off.
Other Playback Settings
Number of pics/vids shown
This playback option allows you to change the number of pictures and videos that is shown (therefore is only available when your playback mode includes media like pictures). For example if you change the number to 3, then three pictures will be shown with a single word, one after the other, during playback. Alternatively, you can also choose “All” under the option, to playback the number of pictures depending on how many pictures that have been added under a word. The number of pics/vids shown function is particularly useful if you want to emphasize the meaning of the word, by showing different images of the same thing. NOTE: If the particular word does not have that number of images added under it, it will repeat the same image(s) until it matches the number that you have chosen.
How to Change the Number of pics/vids Shown:
1. Click on the Playback button. 2. In the right hand column, find the Number of pics/vids shown
panel and click on the arrow beside it.
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3. This will drop down a list of options. Click the option you prefer.
How to Rotate Media
By checking this playback option, you will be choosing to show media that your child has not seen as often as the others. This can help them understand a word better by not just associating a word with a particular picture. To turn this function on, follow the instructions below:
1. Click on the Playback button. 2. In the right hand column, find the Rotating Media option and
check the box beside it.
How to Change Your Pronunciation Settings
This playback option will play a pronunciation file alongside the word (only) during playback. With this function, you can choose either to play the recording or choose to personalize the lesson and say the word yourself (You can enable a preview of the next word by reading the How to Change Flash mode Settings). To change the pronunciation setting, follow the instructions below.
1. Click on the Playback button. 2. In the right hand column, find the Pronunciation option 3. To turn this function on or off, simply check or uncheck the
box.
How to Change Your Pic. Audio (Picture Audio) Settings
This playback option enables the recorded sound effect, song or vocal audio to be played with the image.
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To change the picture audio setting, follow the instructions below.
1. Click on the Playback button. 2. In the right hand column, find the Pic. Audio option 3. To turn this function on or off, simply check or uncheck the
box. NOTE: If the word does not have picture audio, choosing this function will enable the pronunciation to be played along the word AND the picture.
How to Adjust the Volume During Playback
This function determines the volume of the voice recording and sound effects during playback. To change the volume of playback, follow the instructions below.
1. Click on the Playback button. 2. In the right hand column, find the Volume panel. 3. Adjust the volume by adjusting the purple bar to the desired
position. NOTE: You can further increase or decrease volume through your computer and speaker volume control.
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How to Use the Word Library Screen
ittle Reader LITE is fully customizable, and this program lets you edit and create word libraries! Armed with your imagination, you can essentially create hundreds of lessons for your baby – and the Word Library Menu is the one place which makes all of
these possibilities happen. To access these functions, click on the Word Library button to open the Word Library Screen. You will then see three columns:
• The Word Set Panel • The File Panel • The Preview Panel
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The Word Set Panel
The Word Set Panel allows you to choose what you would like the flashcard presentation to contain – whether you would like to playback a Playlist or a specific word Category for your baby. There are also several buttons at the bottom of this list, which allows you to do several functions to edit and customize your Categories and Playlists.
+ New
This button opens up a new menu, which will enable you to create a new Category or Playlist. Edit
Highlighting a Category or Playlist and pressing the Edit button will open a menu that allows you to edit your selected entry. Remove
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Highlight a Category or Playlist and press on the Remove button to delete your selected Category or Playlist.
The File Panel
The File Panel shows the list of words or Categories that will be shown during your presentation at the default order they will be shown in. + New
This button opens up a new menu, which will enable you to create a new word for your selected Category. Edit
Highlighting a word and pressing the Edit button will open a menu that allows you to edit your selected word. Remove
Highlight a word and press on the Remove button to delete your selected Category or Playlist.
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The Display Panel
The Display Panel lets you preview each word in your library, with all the images, videos, sound effects and pronunciation recordings.
Word Display
This is a preview of the word as it will appear during playback. Pronunciation
This is a preview of the pronunciation file as it will be heard during playback. Picture
This enables you to view the images that are attached to the word file. Video
This enables you to preview the video that are attached to the word file.
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Picture Audio
This enables you to view the images that are attached to the word file.
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Editing Categories
diting a Category means that you would like to change something about an existing Category - be it to add or delete a word and media or to rearrange its order of playback. You will then see an Edit Category Menu, as shown below:
How to Add a Category
1. Go to the Word Library screen. 2. Choose to display CATEGORIES. 3. Click on + NEW, type the name of your new Category. 4. Press ENTER on your keyboard.
How to Delete a Category
1. Go to the Word Library screen 2. Choose to display CATEGORIES.
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3. Choose the Category you want to delete, and click on REMOVE. This will then prompt you to proceed or cancel deleting the Category.
4. Click YES to delete the Category.
How to Edit a Category
Editing a Category means that you would like to change something about an existing Category - be it to add or delete a word, or to change the order of the playback. You will then see an Edit Category Screen, as shown below:
How to Change a Category Name
1. From the Word Library screen, choose to display CATEGORIES. 2. Select the Category you want to edit and click the EDIT button. 3. On the upper right of the Edit Category Menu, type or change
the Category name. 4. Click on SAVE.
How to Add a Word to a Category
1. From the Word Library screen, choose to display CATEGORIES. 2. Select the Category you want to edit, and click the EDIT button. 3. Choose the word you want to add from the Word List on the
left, and click the arrow pointing to the right. 4. Click on SAVE.
How to Delete a Word from a Category
1. From the Word Library screen, choose to display CATEGORIES.
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2. Choose the Category you want to edit, and then click the EDIT button.
3. Choose the word you want to delete from the Word List on the left, and click the arrow pointing to the left.
4. Click on SAVE.
How to Change the Order of Default Word Playback
1. From the Word Library screen, choose to display CATEGORIES. 2. Choose the Category you want to edit, and then click the EDIT
button. 3. Click on the word you want and then click on the TOP, UP,
DOWN, BOTTOM buttons to move the playback order up and down.
4. Click on SAVE.
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Editing Playlists
diting a Playlist means that you would like to change something about an existing Playlist - be it to add or delete a word or Category, or to change the order of the playback. You will then see an Edit Playlist Menu, as shown below:
How to Add a Playlist
1. Go to the Word Library screen 2. Choose to display PLAYLISTS. 3. Click on NEW, type the name of your new Playlist. 4. Press ENTER on your keyboard.
How to Delete a Playlist
1. From the Word Library screen 2. Choose to display PLAYLISTS.
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3. Choose the Playlist you want to delete, and click on REMOVE. This will then prompt you to proceed or cancel deleting the Playlist.
4. Click YES to delete the Playlist.
How to Change a Playlist Name
1. From the Word Library screen, choose to display PLAYLISTS. 2. Choose the Playlist you want to edit, and then click the EDIT
button. 3. On the upper right of the Edit Playlist Menu, type to change the
Playlist name. 4. Click on SAVE.
How to Add a Word to a Playlist
1. From the Word Library screen, choose to display PLAYLISTS. 2. Choose the Playlist you want to edit, and then click the EDIT
button. 3. Choose the Category where your word is located in the upper
left panel. 4. Choose the word you want to add from the Word List on the
middle, and double click on the word. 5. The word will then appear on the rightmost panel. 6. Click on SAVE.
How to Delete a Word from a Playlist
1. From the Word Library screen, choose to display PLAYLISTS. 2. Choose the Playlist you want to edit, and then click the EDIT
button. 3. Choose the word you want to delete from the rightmost panel,
and click REMOVE. The word will then disappear from the rightmost panel.
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4. Click on SAVE.
How to Change the Order of Default Word Playback
1. From the Word Library screen, choose to display PLAYLISTS. 2. Choose the Playlist you want to edit, and then click the EDIT
button. 3. Click on the word you want from the rightmost panel and then
click on the TOP, UP, DOWN, BOTTOM buttons to move the playback order up and down.
4. Click on SAVE.
How to Add an Entire Category to a Playlist
1. From the Word Library screen, at the Category List, choose to display PLAYLISTS.
2. Choose the Playlist you want to edit, and then click the EDIT button.
3. Choose the Category you want to add from the left panel. Click ALL . The Category will then appear on the rightmost panel.
4. Click on SAVE.
How to Delete an Entire Category from a Playlist
1. From the Word Library screen, choose to display PLAYLISTS. 2. Choose the Playlist you want to edit, and then click the EDIT
button. 3. Choose the Category you want to delete from the left panel. 4. Click ALL. The Category will then disappear from the
rightmost panel. 5. Click on SAVE.
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Adding Words
dding new words to your library is also easy, fun and simple! You can expand your library by adding new words, images, recordings, video, and picture audio!
How to Add a Word to a Category
1. Go to the Word Library screen. 2. Choose to display Categories. 3. Select the Category you want to add the word to. 4. From the File List, click on NEW, and an Add Word Menu will
pop up as shown below:
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5. Write down a file name for the new word on the file name blank space.
6. Write down the word as you want it to appear on the playback on the word blank space.
NOTE: Filenames must begin with a letter and can contain numbers. For example, "nature flower."
How to Add a Pronunciation Recording
1. To add your pre-recorded pronunciation of the word, click on NEW in the pronunciation panel (upper panel of New Word Menu).
2. Locate the audio file in your computer. 3. Click Open. 4. Click on PLAY to preview your audio file. 5. The pronunciation will play as the presentation shows the word
during playback. NOTE: Files supported are .mp3, .wav, and .wma.
How to Add a Picture
1. To add your photo or image for a word, click on NEW in the picture panel (middle panel of New Word Menu).
2. Locate the photo or image file in your computer. 3. Click Open. Your selected image will then appear on the
preview box. 4. The Picture will appear as one of the media supporting the
word during playback. NOTE: Files supported are .jpg, .bmp, .gif, and .png.
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How to Add a Video
1. To add your own video for a word, click on NEW in the video panel (middle panel of New Word Menu).
2. Locate the video file in your computer. 3. Click Open. 4. A screen capture of your selected video will then appear on the
preview box. 5. The video will play as one of the media supporting the word
during playback. NOTE: Typical files supported are .avi, .mpg, .mpeg, .mp4 and .wmv.
How to Add a Sound FX
1. To add your pre-recorded Sound FX, click on NEW in the pronunciation panel (upper panel of New Word Menu).
2. Locate the audio file in your computer. 3. Click Open. 4. Click on PLAY to preview your audio file. 5. The Sound FX will play simultaneously with the picture media
during playback. 6. To opt to play the pronunciation of the word while showing the
picture media, toggle Play Pronunciation Instead. 7. To opt to override the video sound and play the Sound FX
instead during playback, toggle Override Video Sound. NOTE: Files supported are .mp3, .wav, and .wma. After you have finished adding all your media to the word file, click on SAVE.
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Editing Words
diting words by adding new media can make learning fun and exciting for your child! Add photos of your family dog, or use your voice recordings to pronounce the words – the possibilities are endless! The best part is that you no longer have to
purchase additional software to expand your child’s learning vocabulary!
How to Edit a Word
1. Go to the Word Library screen. 2. Choose to display CATEGORIES. 3. Select the Category of the word you want to edit. 4. From the File List, locate the word you want to edit. 5. Under the File List, click EDIT, and an EDIT Word Menu will pop
up as shown below:
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How to Add a New Pronunciation
1. To add your new pre-recorded pronunciation of the word, click on NEW in the pronunciation panel (upper panel of Edit Word Menu).
2. Locate the audio file in your computer. 3. Click Open. 4. Click on PLAY to preview your audio file. 5. The pronunciation will play as the presentation shows the word
during playback. NOTE: Files supported are .mp3, .wav, and .wma.
How to Add a New Picture
1. To add your photo or image for a word, click on NEW in the picture panel (middle panel of Edit Word Menu).
2. Locate the photo or image file in your computer. 3. Click Open. Your selected image will then appear on the
preview box. 4. The picture will appear as one of the media supporting the
word during playback. NOTE: Files supported are .jpg, .bmp, .gif, and .png.
How to Add a New Video
1. To add your own video for a word, click on NEW in the video panel (middle panel of Edit Word Menu).
2. Locate the video file in your computer. 3. Click Open. 4. A screen capture of your selected video will then appear on the
preview box. 5. The video will play as one of the media supporting the word
during playback. NOTE: Typical files supported are .avi, .mpg, .mpeg, .mp4 and .wmv.
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How to Add a New Sound FX
1. To add your pre-recorded sound FX, click on NEW in the Picture Audio panel (lower panel of Edit Word Menu).
2. Locate the audio file in your computer. 3. Click Open. 4. Click on Play to preview your audio file. 5. The sound FX will play simultaneously with the picture media
during playback. 6. To opt to play the pronunciation of the word while showing the
picture media, toggle Play Pronunciation Instead. 7. To opt to play the override the video sound and play the Picture
Audio instead during playback, toggle Override Video Sound. NOTE: Files supported are .mp3, .wav, and .wma.
How to Change an Existing Pronunciation
1. To change the pronunciation of the word, select the audio file you would like to change at the pronunciation panel (upper panel of Edit Word Menu).
2. Again on the pronunciation panel, click on CHANGE. 3. Locate the audio file you would like to use in your computer. 4. Click Open. 5. Click on PLAY to preview your audio file.
NOTE: Files supported are .mp3, .wav, and .wma.
How to Change an Existing Picture
1. To change an image for a word, select the image file you would like to change at the picture panel (middle panel of Edit Word Menu).
2. Again on the picture panel, click on CHANGE. 3. Locate the photo or image file you would like to use in your
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4. Click Open. Your selected image will then appear on the preview box.
NOTE: Files supported are .jpg, .bmp, .gif, and .png.
How to Change an Existing Video
1. To change a video for a word, select the video file you would like to change at the video panel (middle panel of Edit Word Menu).
2. Again on the video panel, click on CHANGE. 3. Locate the video file in your computer. 4. Click Open. A screen capture of your selected video will then
appear on the preview box. NOTE: Typical files supported are .avi, .mpg, .mpeg, .mp4 and .wmv.
How to Change an Existing Sound FX
1. To change a pre-recorded sound fx, select the audio file you would like to change at the sound fx panel (lower panel of Edit Word Menu).
2. Again on the sound fx panel, click on CHANGE. 3. Locate the audio file in your computer. 4. Click Open. 5. Click on PLAY to preview your audio file. 6. The Sound FX will play simultaneously with the picture media
during playback. 7. To play the pronunciation of the word while showing the picture
media, toggle Play Pronunciation Instead. 8. To override the video sound and play the Sound FX instead
during playback, toggle Override Video Sound. 9. After you have finished editing all your media to the word file,
click on SAVE. NOTE: Files supported are .mp3, .wav, and .wma.
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Record your own Pronunciation
Before you start: Make sure you have a working microphone plugged in to your computer!
1. To create a new recording, first make sure your microphone is connected to your computer and functioning properly.
2. When you are ready, click the “REC” button and speak into your microphone.
3. You will notice that the REC button has now changed to a STOP button – click it to stop recording.
4. You can now use the Skip to Start button next to the REC button to rewind, and then click PLAY to playback what you just recorded.
5. If you are happy with the results, click the SAVE button to save your recording.
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How to use the Export Screen
Ittle Reader LITE allows you to share your word libraries with other parents and children with an easy-to-use Export function!
To open the Export menu, click on the Export button and see the screen as shown below:
Here you can export Playlists and Categories.
How to Export Little Reader LITE Categories and Playlists
Exporting files mean that would like to export your library so you can share your lists with other people, or save it for future use. This doesn’t mean that you are deleting the lists from your Little Reader LITE program entirely; rather you are making a copy of your lists, to be saved in a place in your computer.
1. Click on the Export Menu 2. On top of the EXPORT PANEL, choose what type of file you
would like to create or export (Playlists or Categories). 3. Select the Category or Playlist that you would like to export. 4. On the left panel, select which media files you would like to
export. Make sure they are checked. 5. Click on EXPORT (lower right button).
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6. Write down a filename for your exported file, and choose where you would like the file to be saved in your computer.
7. Click on SAVE.
Once you have exported Playlists and Categories, you may begin to share these with other Little Reader LITE users, by emailing them, uploading to them to the www.BrillKids.com Forum, or burning them to data CDs!
About the Screen Name Function
Type in your BrillKids Forum Username in the Screen Name box: this will tag your Playlists and Categories with your forum user name so that when you export files to share with others, people will know who authored the Category or Playlist as displayed on their Little Reader LITEs.
How to Upload Files to the Forums
It’s always fun to share what you’ve created, and you can do exactly that by uploading your Little Reader LITE Playlists and Categories to the BrillKids Forums File Downloads Section! Here’s how to upload your files:
1. Go to the Forums. 2. Click on File Downloads. 3. Click on the My Files button. 4. This will lead you to a list of all your uploaded files (if you have
any). Scroll down the bottom of the page and click “Add a download.”
5. Fill in the download form. Here are a few tips: • Title – Specify if it is a Playlist or Category. • e.g. Category – Parts of the Body • Category – Browse through the list and find the
appropriate Category for your file. • e.g. For uploading Category files, click Multimedia
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• Description – List what is included in your set. • e.g. .CAT file contains images, pronunciation files, sound
effects and video for the following words: – head – legs – arms
• Keywords – Copy and paste the words included in your set here.
6. Upload File – Click Browse… and find the file on your computer and press Open.
7. When you are done, click the Add Download button.
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The Default Windows Sound Recorder
efore you start: Make sure you have a working microphone plugged into your computer!
1. Click on the Voice Recorder button 2. A small and simple sound recorder should have opened. You can
now start recording. NOTE: If you are using Windows Vista, you must have a microphone plugged into your computer or Sound Recorder will not run. However, the sound recorder will automatically save files as WAV files which can be quite large, making exporting and uploading longer and more tedious. To change your recorder's settings, follow the instructions below. 1. Click on File > Properties in the Sound Recorder window. 2. In the middle panel, click the Convert Now… button. 3. This should have opened another window.
- Beside Format, change the option to “MPEG Layer-3” - Beside Attributes, scroll down and change the option to “32 kBit/s, 16,000 Hz, Stereo 3kb/sec” - Click OK.
4. The window should have closed. Click OK in the remaining window. All recordings should now be saved as mp3 files!
Recording a file:
1. Begin Recording - Click the button with the red circle to start recording. - Press the button with the black square to stop recording. - To play back what you have recorded, press rewind (two arrows facing left) or drag the bar to the beginning and press play (one arrow facing right).
2. If you are unhappy with the recording, you can click on File > New and start again. 3. When you are happy with the recording, click on File > Save to save the sound recording. - Chose where you would like to save the file
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- Change the file name - Click Save.
About the Forum Screen
ind out what BrillKids has in store for you and your child! With an Internet connection, you can easily access the BrillKids forums, giving you the latest updates on new posts, software
and early learning developments right on your Little Reader LITE program!
Learn more about:
• New programs on different learning areas – music, math, and much more!
• Subscribe to newsletters with relevant on breakthroughs concerning research and studies on early learning
• Join beta testing for new and upcoming programs!
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• Sign up for the BrillKids forums, where you can meet and greet fellow parents around the world and share word lists, swap teaching techniques, and ask for tips on child education!
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How to Use the Help Manual
o you have a question about how to use Little Reader LITE? Check out the Help Manual! It features all the new functions and is a great knowledge base
for everyone who is seeking easy-to-understand answers to questions from installation to usage, language packs to printing!
1. Click on the Help button. 2. You can find help on topics in the following ways:
The Contents
• Browse the contents for general instructions on how to use Little Reader LITE.
• If you are looking for something more specific, it may be filed under more general titles. e.g. If you are looking to change a Category name, you will find it under the following path:
>Editing Categories >Editing a Category
>Change a Category Name • Click each one to find help on each topic. Within each help
article, you will also find a “Related Topics” section at the bottom of the page.
• Use it to find other articles which may be of some help to you. NOTE: Beside each topic in the contents, you will find an icon.
• A book – means that there are more subtopics underneath it; click it to view them.
• A question mark – means that there are no subtopics underneath it.
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The Index
• Click on the Index tab (besides the Contents tab), where you will find a list of keywords in alphabetical order.
• You can type in keywords or key phrases. As you type, the keywords or phrases that match will be highlighted.
• When you have found the keyword, you can click on the Display button at the bottom (you can also double click to open it).
The Search Function
If the keywords you have typed do not match any of the keywords in the Index, you can try to search this in the Search section.
• Click on the Search tab. • Type in your keyword. • If you would like to open your search to not only the titles of
the topics, but also to the text in the articles, check the “In result” box.
Alternatively, to only search the titles, check the “Titles only” box.
• If you would like to make sure the results includes all the words in your keywords, check the “All words” circle. However, if you just want the results to include one or more of the words that you have typed, check the “Any words” circle.
• Click Search. • Highlight the article that you want to read and click on the
Display button (or double click) to view it. NOTE: Your searched words will be highlighted in the article. If you still have not found help on what you are looking for, don’t hesitate to ask us at the BrillKids forums!
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How to Report an Error
f you encounter an error with your Little Reader LITE, there are two ways you may report the error.
Application Crash
If Little Reader LITE has encountered an unrecoverable crash, you may see an error message pop up as displayed below:
We encourage you to send us the error report, to help us know more about your problem. To report the error, simply click on the “Send Error Report” button. This will open another dialogue box, which will ask you for more details:
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After adding your additional information about the error, remember to put in your email address or your forum username so that a representative of the BrillKids Team can get back to you as soon as possible.
Report Bug
If you are experiencing less critical software problems or minor bugs, you may wish to use the Report Bug feature to notify us. The Report Bug feature can be found under the Help menu.
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The Report Bug feature involves 3 simple steps, outlined in the window that pops up. First, choose whether or not you wish to take a screenshot of your Little Reader LITE, and then click “Create System Report”.
Note: BrillKids highly recommends taking a screenshot, as it can help us isolate the problem.
A Windows Explorer window will come up containing the System Report File, as shown below.
Leave the window open and proceed back to Little Reader LITE. Click on Report Bug and you will be taken to the Report Bug form. Follow the instructions therein and attach the System Report file, then click Post.
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Note: You must be logged in using your BrillKids forum account to use this feature.