ION Audio Piano Apprentice - Manual (Page 3)

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QUICK START
BOX CONTENTS: PIANO APPRENTICE, 4 AA batteries, Quickstart Guide, Safety Instructions & Warranty
Information Booklet
You can also refer to the FEATURES section on the next page for descriptions of the PIANO APPRENTICE features
mentioned below.
Set up PIANO APPRENTICE:
1.
On the bottom of PIANO APPRENTICE, slide off the battery compartment cover, install 4 AA batteries, then
slide the cover back on the compartment. Make sure the batteries' positive and negative poles are facing the
right direction.
Note: To power PIANO APPRENTICE with wall power instead of batteries, connect a power adapter (6V DC,
1A, center pin-positive, sold separately) to the POWER IN jack on the rear panel, then connect the adapter to a
power source.
2. If you are using an iPad, pull PIANO APPRENTICE's STAND towards you until the tabs on its sides click,
holding it in place.
3. Place your compatible Apple device in "landscape" orientation above the keyboard. (See above for compatible
iPod, iPhone, and iPad models.) Make sure its Home button and dock connector port are on the right.
4. Pull the CONNECTOR CABLE out of its compartment on PIANO APPRENTICE's rear panel.
5. Connect the CONNECTOR CABLE to the dock connector port on your Apple device. (Note: This connection
will not charge your Apple device.)
Download the app:
1.
On your Apple device, open the App Store. Search for and select "Piano Apprentice."
2. Tap "Install App" to install the Piano Apprentice app. (You may need to enter your Apple ID and
password.)
Get started!:
1.
Power on PIANO APPRENTICE by pressing its POWER SWITCH. Keys on the KEYBOARD will
flash to indicate it is powering on.
2. Make sure the CONNECTOR CABLE is securely connected, then open the Piano Apprentice app.
3. Tap any of the following options to get started:
a. Piano Jam: Play whatever you want! A piano will
appear on the screen to indicate which keys are
being played in which octave range. Adjust the
volume with PIANO APPRENTICE's VOLUME knob.
b. Piano Lessons: Start learning how to play piano with
guided lessons. Keys on PIANO APPRENTICE's
KEYBOARD will light up to indicate which keys to play during each lesson!
c. Sheet Music: You can select different songs to play by following sheet music displayed on the screen.
4. When you are finished, press PIANO APPRENTICE's POWER BUTTON to turn it off and save battery life.
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4 5 PIANO APPRENTICE is compatible with the
following devices (not included):
• iPad™
• iPhone 4
• iPhone® 3GS (must have the most current
iOS installed)
• iPod touch® (3rd and 4th generation) (must
have the most current iOS installed)
You can connect standard 1/8" stereo
headphones to your iPad's headphone jack
to listen to PIANO APPRENTICE with
headphones instead of its built-in speakers.