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LeapPad1, LeapPad2 or Leapster Explorer not recognized by my computer
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LeapFrog Connect may be blocked by your firewall software. We have released an update for your device to help resolve this issue. In order to allow LeapFrog Connect to communicate with your device and install the update please follow these directions:

1) Unplug your LeapPad from the computer and turn it off.


2) Simultaneously hold down the right directional pad, home button, and the down volume button.

 

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3) Turn the power on while holding these buttons. This will bring up the tune up screen.

 

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4) Once you see this screen connect the USB cord to your computer.

 

To update your Leapster Explorer:

1) Unplug your Leapster Explorer from the computer and turn it off

2) Simultaneously hold down the right and left shoulder buttons, and the hint (?) button.

 

 

 

 


3) Turn the power on while holding these buttons. This will bring up the "connection needed" screen.

 

 

4) Once you see this screen connect the USB cord to your computer.

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