Record with the device 12 to 15 inches away from you. Placing on a table or desk in front of you is ideal.

Do not record with the microphone close to your mouth, or playback volume will be extremely loud.

The Book Buddy plays back at the same volume it was recorded. If the volume is too soft or too loud, you can move the device closer or farther away from you.

This activates recording mode. This function is hidden to prevent accidental erasure.

The red light will blink, indicating it is actively recording.

• You have 5 seconds to choose a button to record to, else recording mode will be exited automatically.

• If you entered recording mode in error: simply wait until the mode times out, or turn the device off and back on.

You will have up to 30 seconds of recording time for each button, but you can end recording and move to the next button as soon as you wish.

The light will turn solid again, and you may choose another button to record to, or wait 5 second to exit recording mode

You only need to press button 21 for 5 seconds again if you have exited recording mode and red light is off.

Use remaining time or buttons for personal messages, songs, or whatever you like!

You also may turn off the device to exit recording mode.

This shows the child exactly where and when to press each button.

Tip: Place stickers near blocks of text for easier identification.

Here is room for a dedication, book title, and who is reading the book.

For books with no dust jacket:

Make sure there is room for the book pages and cover to close completely.

See video below for tips on how to easily do this.

For books with a dust jacket:

If you have a dust jacket, trim the back inside flap until it is about 1/2 inch from the cover edge. Secure with tape.

Attach the Book Buddy as outlined above.
See video below for an in depth how-to.