V-tech Alpha-Boat User manual

User’s Manual
© 2014 VTech
Printed in China
91-009693-000 US
User’s Manual
Alpha-BoatTM

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Alpha-Boat™!
Welcome aboard! Catch the fish and put them on the scale to play!
The 26 letter fish introduce letter names and phonetic sounds as well
as play a variety of musical responses. A simple question and answer
game helps quiz little ones on what they have learned while playing
with the fish.
Introduction
STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
VOLUME
BUTTON
ON/OFF
BUTTON
RECOGNITION
SLOT
FISH RELEASE
BUTTON
3 MODE
BUTTONS
FLASHING
LIGHT
26 LETTER
FISH

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One VTech®Alpha-Boat™
• 26 letter fish
• One user’s 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.
ATTENTION: Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de
tous les produits d’emballage tels que rubans adhésifs,
feuilles de plastique, attaches et étiquettes. Ils ne font
pas partie du jouet.
Note: Please keep this instruction manual as it contains
important information.
Unlock the packaging locks:
RELEASE THE TRY-ME BLOCKS
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Carefully pull the try-me blocks away from
the toy and cut the strings as illustrated.
3. Remove the strings from the back of the toy.
Included in This Package
Rotate the packaging locks 90 degrees
counter-clockwise.
Pull out the packaging locks.

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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is OFF and the battery
cover, battery box and unit are all dry.
2. Locate the battery cover on the back of
the unit. Use a screwdriver to loosen the
screws.
3. Install 2 new “AA” (AM-3/LR06) 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 to secure. When closing the
battery cover ensure that the screws are securely tightened. This
will avoid any water leakage.
BATTERY NOTICE
• Usenewalkalinebatteriesformaximumperformance.
• Useonlybatteriesofthesameorequivalenttypeasrecommended.
• Donotmixdifferenttypesofbatteries:alkaline,standard(carbon-
zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), or new and used batteries.
• Donotusedamagedbatteries.
• Insertbatteriesusingthecorrectpolarity.
• Donotshort-circuitthebatteryterminals.
• Removeexhaustedbatteriesfromthetoy.
• Removebatteriesduringlongperiodsofnon-use.
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinfire.
• Donotchargenon-rechargeablebatteries.
• Removerechargeablebatteriesfromthetoybeforecharging(if
removable).
• Rechargeablebatteriesareonlytobechargedunderadultsupervision.
DONOTUSERECHARGEABLEBATTERIES
Getting Started

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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. ON/OFF BUTTON
Press the ON/OFF BUTTON to turn the unit
ON. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON again to turn
the unit OFF.
2. VOLUME BUTTON
Press the VOLUME BUTTON to adjust the
volume to low, medium or high volume.
3. 3 MODE BUTTONS
Press one of the 3 MODE BUTTONS to select
the LETTER MODE, PHONICS MODE or
MUSIC MODE.
4. 26 LETTER FISH
Insert the 26 LETTER FISH into the
RECOGNITION SLOT to learn letter names,
phonics or listen to some music.
5. RECOGNITION SLOT
Insert the fish into the RECOGNITION SLOT
to recognize the 26 letter fish.
6. FLASHING LIGHT
The LIGHTwillashalongwithallthevoice,
musicandsoundresponses.
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7. FISH RELEASE BUTTON
Press the FISH RELEASE BUTTON to release
the fish from the RECOGNITION SLOT.
8. STORAGE COMPARTMENT
The STORAGE COMPARTMENT allows for
quick and easy storage of the 26 letter fish.
Open the storage compartment door to release
the fish.
9. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Alpha-Boat™will automatically
power-down after a few minutes without input. The unit can be
turned on again by pressing the on/off button.
NOTE:
Choose a surface on the wall
surrounding the tub where the
suction cups can be mounted
securely. The area should be clean
and dry before suctioning the unit
to the wall. For better suction, we
suggest wetting the suction cups
before attaching them to the wall.
WARNING:
• Batteriesmustbechangedbyanadult.
• Onlyusethisproductinwaterbetween10and45degreesCelsius,
50and113degreesFahrenheit.
• Thisproductcannotbeusedinsaltwater.
• Donotleavethisproductsubmergedinwaterforalongperiodof
time.
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• This product should only be operated in water when fully
assembled in accordance with the instructions.
• Topreventdrowning,neverleaveachildunattendedinthebath.
• Useathermometertocheckthetemperatureofthewaterbefore
sitting a child in the bath. Toddlers have very sensitive skin and
can burn easily if the water is too hot.
• Whenfinishedplaying,removetheunitfromthewaterandpour
out any remaining water. Rinse the unit with clean water and wipe
withadrycloth.Suspendtheunitinanuprightpositiontodry.
ACTIVITIES
1. Letter Fun
Let’s learn letter names! Insert one of the
26 LETTER FISH into the recognition slot
or press the LETTER MODE BUTTON
when a fish is already inserted into the
recognition slot to learn letter names and
hear fun sounds. Press the LETTER MODE
BUTTON without a fish in the recognition
slot to hear a random question.
2. Explore Phonics
Time to explore phonics! Insert one of the
26 LETTER FISH into the recognition slot
or press the PHONICS MODE BUTTON
when a fish is already inserted into the
recognition slot to learn phonetic sounds
and hear fun letter and phonics chants.
Press the PHONICS MODE BUTTON
without a fish in the recognition slot to hear
a random question.
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3. Music Time
Let’s listen to some music! Insert one of the
26 LETTER FISH into the recognition slot
or press the MUSIC MODE BUTTON when
a fish is already inserted into the recognition
slot to hear playful melodies. Press the
MUSIC MODE BUTTON without a fish in
the recognition slot to hear sung songs.
SUNG SONG LYRICS
SONG 1
ABCDEFG,
HIJKLMNOP,
QRS,TUV,
WX, Y and Z.
NowIknowmyABC’s,
Next time won’t you sing with me.
SONG 2
The little fish want to swim and play,
Eachonehassomethingdifferenttosay.
SONG 3
ABCDEFG,
Learn the letters and their sounds with me!
Activities / Sung Song Lyrics

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MELODY LIST
1. Sailing,Sailing
2. MyBonnieLiesovertheOcean
3. Row,Row,RowYourBoat
4. Sailor’sHornpipe
5. LondonBridge
6. SkiptoMyLou
7. Home on the Range
8. HeyDiddleDiddle
9. Bingo
10. Aloutte
11.TurkeyintheStraw
12.One,TwoBuckleMyShoe
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Remove the unit from the wall after each use.
2. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
3. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
source.
4. Make sure to dry all the elements of the unit before storing.
5. Removethebatterieswhentheunitisnotinuseforanextended
period of time.
6. Donotdroptheunitonahardsurface.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If for some reason the program/activity stops working, please follow
thesesteps:
1. TurntheunitOFF.
2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
3. Let the unit stand 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anentiresetofnew
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Creating and developing VTech®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 and
uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
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with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
interference with radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to
correcttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
• Reorient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 modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES.OPERATIONISSUBJECTTOTHEFOLLOWINGTWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE,AND(2)THISDEVICEMUSTACCEPTANY
INTERFERENCERECEIVED,INCLUDINGINTERFERENCE
THATMAYCAUSEUNDESIREDOPERATION.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Note