V-tech A-Z Mouse Pad User manual

91-002274-003-000
2008
TM
A-Z Mouse Pad
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Dear Parent:
Ever notice the look on your baby’s face when they learn something
new through their own discovery? These self-accomplished moments
are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulfill them, VTech
®
created
the Infant Learning series of toys.
These unique interactive learning toys directly respond to what
children do naturally – play! Using innovative technology, these
toys react to baby’s interactions, making each play experience fun
and unique as they learn age-appropriate concepts like first words,
numbers, shapes, colors and music. More importantly, VTech
®
’s
Infant Learning toys develop baby’s mental and physical abilities
by inspiring, engaging and teaching.
At VTech
®
,we know that a child has the ability to do great things.
That’s why all of our electronic learning products are uniquely
designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the best
of their ability.We thank you for trusting VTech
®
with the important
job of helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at VTech
®
To learn more about Infant Learning and otherVTech
®
toys, visit
www.vtechkids.com
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®A-Z Mouse Pad™ learning
toy.
The VTech®A-Z Mouse Pad™ is designed with curious toddlers in
mind. With three modes of play, there’s lots to see and learn. Flip the
cell phone to call a friend, press the nose to sniff around for a tasty
treat and twist the cheese for some fun phrases. The mouse in the
tummy moves in all directions and teaches about numbers and letters.
The large light-up screen provides a variety of animations that bring
this mouse to life!
Introduction
ON/OFF
SWITCH
ROLE-PLAY CELL PHONE
MODE
SELECTOR
SWITCH
MOVING MOUSE
CHEESE
BUTTON
NOSE
BUTTON
MOUSE
BUTTON
LIGHT-UP SCREEN
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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
- One VTech®A-Z Mouse Pad™ learning toy
- One instruction manual
WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets,
wire ties and tags are not part of this toy, and should
be discarded for your child’s safety.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the
back of the unit. Use a coin or a
screwdriver to loosen the screw.
3. Install 3 new “AA” (UM-3/LR6)
batteries following the diagram inside
the battery box. (The use of new
alkaline batteries is recommended
for maximum performance.)
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten
the screw to secure the battery
cover.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Install batteries correctly observing the polarity (+, -) signs to avoid
leakage.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
Instructions & Activities
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• Remove the batteries from the equipment when the unit will not
be used for an extended period of time.
• Always remove exhausted batteries from the equipment.
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinre.
• Do not attempt to recharge ordinary batteries.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Only batteries of the same and equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF SWITCH
To turn the unit ON, press the
ON/OFF SWITCH to the ON ( )
position.
To turn the unit OFF, press the ON/
OFF SWITCH to the OFF ( )
position.
2. MODES OF PLAY
The three modes of play include
LETTER, NUMBER and MUSIC.
Slide the MODE SELECTOR
SWITCH to choose a mode of play.
Letter
Number
Music
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3. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®A-Z Mouse Pad™ will
automatically power-down after approximately 30 seconds without
input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button or
by moving the mouse.
ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the mode selector switch to
choose a mode of play. You will hear
a mouse squeak, a song related to
the selected mode and a fun phrase.
The light-up screen will show a
variety of fun animations with the
sound.
2. Move the mouse in the letter mode
to learn letters, learn numbers in
the number mode and hear random
melodies in the melody mode. The
songs and melodies will play one
section at a time, continue moving
the mouse to hear the complete
melody or song. Move the mouse
while a song or melody is playing
to hear sound effects play over the
voice or melody. The light-up screen
will show a variety of fun animations
with the sound.
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3. Click the mouse button to hear the
alphabet song or the number song,
depending on the selected mode.
Click the mouse button while a song
is playing to hear random sounds
play over the melody. The light-up
screen will show a variety of fun
animations with the sound.
4. Press the nose button to hear fun
phrases and short tunes, depending
on the selected mode. The light-up
screen will show a variety of fun
animations with the sound.
5. Twist the cheese button to hear
colors, shapes, numbers and random
melodies, depending on the selected
mode. The light-up screen will show
a variety of fun animations with the
sound.
6. Open or close the cell phone to
hear phone sounds, phone related
phrases and short tunes. The light-
up screen will show a variety of fun
animations with the sound.
Instructions & Activities
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MELODY LIST
1. Farmer in the Dell
2. Three Blind Mice
3. Teddy Bears’ Picnic
4. Skip to My Lou
5. Old MacDonald Had a Farm
6. Bear Went Over the Mountain
7. Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-De-Ay
8. Home on the Range
9. London Bridge
10. Take Me Out to the Ball Game
SUNG SONG LYRICS
SONG 1: (To the tune of “Sailing, Sailing”)
Learning letters, won’t it be so much fun.
We’ll play and learn all through the day and sing the alphabet song.
SONG 2: (To the tune of “The Alphabet Song”)
A-B-C-D
E-F-G
H-I-J-K
L-M-N-O-P
Q-R-S
T-U-V
W-X
Y and Z
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SONG 3: (To the tune of “Sailing, Sailing”)
Learning numbers, won’t it be so much fun?
We’ll sing and learn and play all day and count from one to ten.
SONG 4: (To the tune of “Here Were Go Round the
Mulberry Bush”)
Look at me, I’m number 1, number 1, number 1.
Here’s my friend the number 2, and here comes number 3.
Joining us now is 4, 5, 6, and don’t forget about 7 and 8.
Finish up now with 9 and 10, why don’t we count again!
SONG 5: (To the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)
Flashing lights and music too,
It’s fun playing games with you.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
source.
3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended
period of time.
4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces and do not expose the unit
to moisture or water.
Care & Maintenance
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working or malfunctions,
please follow these steps:
1. Please turn the unit OFF.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3. Let the unit sit for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
4. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again.
5. If the product still does not work, replace with a new set of
batteries.
If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department
at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, and a
service representative will be happy to help you.
For information on this product’s warranty, please call VTech®1-800-
521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.
Troubleshooting
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Other Info
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing Infant Learning products is accompanied
by a responsibility that we at VTech ®take very seriously. We make
every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, which forms
the value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur.
It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products
and encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, with
any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service
representative will be happy to help you.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Caution: changes or modications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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