Why does the BIG Step-by-Step LED flash yellow one time and not play my message?
Summary🔗
The BIG Step-by-Step indicator LED can flash yellow. If the LED flashes yellow once and nothing plays, there is no message recorded.

Causes🔗
Messages may have failed to record, or they may have been erased.
Solutions🔗
To record a new message on your BIG Step-by-Step, follow these steps:
- Ensure you’ve properly installed a new 9V Alkaline battery into your device.Â
- Turn the device on.
- Press and hold the Record button on the back of the device until the LED lights up solid Red,
- Then release the switch.
- Press and hold down the main switch on top of your device and start speaking.
- The LED will flash Red when recording.
- Speak your message into the communication device, then release the switchtop to complete the recording.
- When finished, press the Record button once to exit record mode.
You may now press the switch on your device once, and you should hear your first recording.
Next Steps🔗
Please visit the BIG Step-by-Step Support Hub for additional support resources.
Register and Reach Out🔗
Register your product for access to ableCARE or get more help from the ableCARE Product Success Team.
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