V-tech Alphabet Activity Cube User manual

Alphabet Activity CubeTM
© 2012 VTech
Printed in China
91-002767-000
User’s Manual

Dear Parent,
Ever nice the look on your baby’s face when th learn something
new through their own discovery? ese self-accomplished
moments are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulfill them,
VTech® created the Infant Learning® series  ts.
ese unique interactive learning ts directly respond to what
children do naturally – play! Using innovative technology, these
ts react to baby’s interactions, making each play perience fun
and unique as th learn age-appropriate concepts like first words,
numbers, shapes, colors and music. More importantly, VTech®’s
Infant Learning® ts 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.
at’s why all  our electronic learning products are uniquely
designed to develop a child’s mind and allow them to learn to the
best  their ability. We thank you for trusting VTech® with the
important job  helping your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Your iends at VTech®
To learn more about the Infant Learning® series and her VTech® ts, visit www.vtechkids.com

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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VTech®Alphabet Activity CubeTM
learning toy!
The Alphabet Activity CubeTM is an interactive learning toy that has
ve sides of fun to discover! Little builders will love the 13 building
blocks that also teach the alphabet. The blocks can be stacked on the
top of the cube or they can be inserted into the slot on the electronic
side to learn more about each letter. The electronic side also features
ve piano keys, a number keypad, and telephone. Other sides feature
fun mechanical elements such as a peg maze, put-and-take holes that
lead to a storage area, sliders, gears, a mirror and more! Learning has
never been so much fun!
MODE
SELECTOR
VOLUME
CONTROL
SWITCH
BLOCK
RECOGNITION
AREA
13 DOUBLE-SIDED
ALPHABET BLOCKS
HANDSET
NUMBER/ANIMAL
BUTTONS
LIGHT-UP
PIANO KEYS
BEADS
TOP PANEL FOR
STACKING BLOCKS
PEG MAZE

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INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• One instruction manual
WARNING: All packing materials, such as tape, plastic sheets,
packaging locks 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.
Included in This Package
• One VTech®Alphabet Activity CubeTM • Bead track and beads
• Thirteen double-sided letter blocks

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GETTING STARTED
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery cover on the bottom of
the electronic side of the cube. Use a coin
or screwdriver to loosen the screw.
3. Install 2 new ‘AA’ (AM-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
• 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 with 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 re.
• 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.
Getting Started

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Attach the bead track for the Alphabet
Activity CubeTM to the cube by inserting
the track into the slots on the cube. You will
hear it click into place. Please ensure the
track is attached securely to the cube. Once
the bead track has been attached, it cannot
be removed.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. MODE SELECTOR
To turn the unit ON, slide the Mode
Selector to the Learning Mode ( ) or
the Play Mode ( ) position. To turn the
unit OFF, slide the Mode Selector to the
OFF ( ) position.
2. VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH
To adjust the volume, slide the
VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH to the
LOW VOLUME ( ) or the HIGH
VOLUME ( ) position.
Product Features
With the VTech®Alphabet Activity CubeTM, safety comes rst. To
ensure your child’s safety, please only allow an adult to assemble
this product.

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3. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
To preserve battery life, the VTech®Alphabet Activity CubeTM will
automatically power-down after approximately 45 seconds without
input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing any button.
ACTIVITIES
1. Slide the Mode Selector to turn on the
unit. You will hear a sing-along song, a
phrase and a sound effect in Learning
Mode. In Play Mode, you will hear a sing-
along song, a phrase and a short tune.
The lights will ash with the sounds.
2. Press the Piano Keys to learn colors and
shapes with sounds, phrases and short
tunes in Learning Mode. In Play Mode,
you will hear piano notes. The lights will
ash with the sounds.
3. Press the Number/Animal Buttons
to learn numbers and animals through
related sound effects and phrases in
Learning Mode. In Play Mode, you can
press those buttons for pretend-call fun
with sound effects, phrases and music.
The lights will ash with the sounds.
Activities

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4. Pick up the Handset to hear a phone
sound and directions to press the
Number/Animal Buttons to make calls
in Learning Mode. In Play Mode, you will
hear phone sounds and say hello to the
animals on the Number/Animal Buttons
to enhance calling fun. The lights will
ash with the sounds.
5. Put down the Handset to hang up in
both modes. The lights will ash with the
sounds.
6. Insert the Letter Blocks to learn letters
with sing-along songs, sounds, phrases
and short tunes in both modes. The lights
will ash with the sounds.
7. Stack the Letter Blocks on the top panel
to activate the motion sensor. You’ll hear
fun sounds and music in both modes.
The lights will ash with the sounds.
Activities

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8. While a melody is playing, activate the
motion sensor to jam sound effects in
both modes. During this time in Play
Mode, press the Piano Keys to play the
melody one note at a time. The lights will
ash with the sounds.
9. Drop the Letter Blocks into the smaller
holes on the put-and-take side of the
cube. The blocks will slide to the bigger
hole, which also serves as a storage
area.
10. Explore the activity center side of the
cube. Slide the bird, ower and window,
ip the buttery’s wing and turn the gears
to build ne motor skills. Look in the
sunny mirror!
11. Drop the Letter Blocks through
the peg maze to enhance hand-eye
coordination.
Activities

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12. In Play Mode: If the Number/Animal Buttons have not been
pressed and then the unit sits idle for approximately 8 seconds,
you will hear phone ringing sounds. If there is no input for another
8 seconds, you will hear a sing-along song. If there is no input for
another 8 seconds, you will hear a sound effect, a phrase and a
short tune. If there is still no input for another 8 seconds, you will
hear a closing short tune, and the unit will go into sleep mode. The
unit can be re-activated by pressing any button.
13. In Learning Mode: If the Number/Animal Buttons have not been
pressed and then the unit sits idle for approximately 8 seconds, you
will hear phone ringing sounds. If there is no input for another 8
seconds, you will hear a sound effect and an instruction to insert a
block if there is no block inserted. If a block is already inserted, you
will hear a sound effect and a sing-along song. If there is no input
for another 8 seconds, you will hear a short tune and a phrase. If
there is still no input for another 8 seconds, you will hear a closing
short tune, and the unit will go into sleep mode. The unit can be
re-activated by pressing any button.
MELODY LIST
1. The Farmer in the Dell
2. Three Little Kittens
3. Pop! Goes the Weasel
4. Daisy Bell
5. Bingo
6. Sailing, Sailing
7. This Old Man
8. Row, Row, Row Your Boat
9. I’ve Been Working on the Railroad
10. Mary Had a Little Lamb
11. Jack and Jill
Melody List

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12. Hickory Dickory Dock
13. London Bridge
14. The Entertainer
15. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
16. The Glow Worm
17. Animal Fair
SUNG SONG 01 LYRICS
Come on, everyone,
Explore ve sides of fun!
Let’s go -- 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!
SUNG SONG 02 LYRICS
Hey, time to play!
Call your friends without delay.
Build with letter blocks all day!
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 will not be 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 & Maintence

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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 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.
For information on this product’s warranty, please call VTech®at
1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada.
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
Troubleshooting
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.

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Other Info
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
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.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH
CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME
À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
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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